will not start with out giving it gas
some thing in the fuel system? when it does start runs rich fuel reg?
I think this is common becuse my 93 ram does this too just haven't
fixed that yet when it starts you have to keep it running battery is old

 

JM:

Are you getting any check engine lights???

How old is your battery???? Our Durangos are extremely sensitive to a failing battery. Have it load tested, and if it shows the least bit flaky, or is more than 4 years old replace it.

Once it starts, will it stay running w/out keeping your foot on the pedal???

Don

 

could be a number of things. off top of my head:
failing fuel pressure switch--clogged fuel filter--clogged fuel injectors.

try some fuel injector cleaner to start--sea foam works well.
have your fuel pressure checked.
good luck...

 

test ur battery first , it might be about to die..
and as my friend Don said, the D is very sensitive to old batteries.
regards,