2009 Dodge Durango Electrical Problems

Your 2009 Dodge Durango caught fire while parked, with flames originating in the driver's seat area and engulfing the driver's seat and door panel. An independent inspector determined the fire started in the driver's seat motor control switch that operates the seat adjustment mechanism. The manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle due to its age and warranty status. Fixing this issue would require replacing the faulty seat motor control switch and inspecting the electrical wiring for fire damage.

Your truck has experienced multiple dangerous incidents related to engine idle control. The engine has stalled while driving at highway speeds, raced to 4,000 RPM at a stop light and accelerated on its own without the driver touching the gas pedal—causing a collision with five vehicles. You're also noticing poor fuel economy and racing idle in general. The problem may be related to the electrical system or throttle body and likely requires professional diagnosis and cleaning or replacement of the throttle body or related electrical components.

Your instrument cluster lights, radio, and dashboard warnings flashed on and off unexpectedly, and you heard a loud clicking noise from under the hood even after turning off the engine. The dealer found that an electrical junction box under the dash had corroded due to water entering from somewhere in the roof area, requiring a replacement costing over $800. The same problem happened again in 2013, this time preventing the vehicle from starting, and the dealer again replaced the junction box for another $775.

Your cooling fan continues running even after you turn off the engine, forcing you to disconnect the battery to stop it—this is caused by a faulty relay. Additionally, your roof hatch is leaking, and replacement parts are difficult to obtain from your dealer, taking weeks to arrive. Fixing the cooling fan requires replacing the faulty cooling fan relay, while the roof hatch leak will likely need new hatch seals or a replacement hatch assembly.