2006 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Fuel system is the leading concern among 852 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2006 reports, 16 involved a crash and 9 involved a fire. 19 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, passenger side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 24, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Campaign 16V352000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleDo not drive until repairedMay 27, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
Campaign 15V313000 on NHTSA.gov
Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
Campaign 09E012000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelMar 9, 2007
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLUSTER FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-140.
Campaign 07V092000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, rearJul 7, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION WATTS LINK MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY AND COULD FAIL.
A FAILED WATTS LINK COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION WATTS LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V240000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, motorMar 8, 2006
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
DURING CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, LOSS OF FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPING CAPABILITY COULD OCCUR, AND THE DRIVER'S VISION COULD BE OBSCURED WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V067000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bagsFeb 13, 2006
CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE WRONG OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) WAS INSTALLED ON THESE VEHICLES.
THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V044000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, windshield wiper/washer, switch/wiringFeb 9, 2006
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLAMPS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WARNING.
THIS CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 06V039000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip, control unit/moduleDec 8, 2005
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.
THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 05V554000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, automatic transmissionOct 6, 2005
ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SHAFT MOVES OUT OF POSITION, THE VEHICLE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ACHIEVE 'PARK' POSITION.
IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Campaign 05V460000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
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Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 13, 2021
TIPM / PCM (Computer modules) these items are affecting most Dodge vehicles that is listed already for recalls only in 2011-2013 and one earlier. This is happening in a lot of Dodges, mine is 1D4HB48N76F[XXX] (2006 Durango 4.7 SLT). They will stop running anywhere, it shuts the fuel pump off where the vehicles no longer gets gas and you have a full tank. It is only a computerized Dealer fix. Their recall for some vehicles will fix my 2006 also by the simply relay bypass that they are installing. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
Steering, Electrical system, Visibility/wiper, May 24, 2021
Been losing power to the car while driving which cause me to lose my steering ability and the 4 wheel drive keeps kicking on and off while driving plus the wiper motor works sometimes and sometimes it don’t. The navigation system comes on and off whenever it wants to and the rear end keeps popping
Electrical system, Mar 12, 2021
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT EVENTUALLY GOT THE VEHICLE TO START HOWEVER, SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH AND AN UNKNOWN RED WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIVE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MACON (3068 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 31210) IN 2010 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COUNTRYSIDE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (846 E 3RD ST, JACKSON, GA 30233) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,504.
Electrical system, Mar 1, 2021
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH LIFT GATE WHEN OPENING WITH KEY FAUB; LIFT GATE OPENS AND IMMEDIATELY GOES DOWN (WHEN STATIONARY). IF NEEDING TO GET GROCERIES, OR ANYTHING FROM THE REAR OF VAN, NEED TO HAVE ONE PERSON HOLDING THE LIFT GATE, SO THE OTHER PERSON CAN REMOVE ITEMS FROM VAN, TO AVOID THE LIFTGATE CRASHING DOWN ON YOU (CAUSING INJURY AND INABILITY FOR VEHICLE TO FUNCTION SAFELY). ALSO, PROBLEM WITH LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCK; DOES NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK WITH KEY FAUB; HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK, EVEN THOUGH THE REST OF THE DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK, WITH THE KEY FAUB. COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, PUT GROCERIES IN THE LEFT SIDE OF SLIDING DOOR AND THIS DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE, ELECTRONICALLY, OR MANUALLY. HAD TO DRIVE HOME IN THE RAIN WITH THE LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR, WIDE OPEN. BELIEVE THE HATCH LIFT SUPPORT PART FOR RIGHT AND LEFT NEED REPLACING, HOWEVER, THE LEFT SLIDING LOCK/UNLOCK FEATURE MAY. OR MAY NOT BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. IT LEAVES A CONSUMER TO GET A QUESTIONABLE DIAGNOSIS FROM DEALERS, OR MECHANICS, WHO SEE THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO NFLATE THE PROBLEM WITH INACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AND OVERINFLATED CHARGES, TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A CONSUMER.
Electrical system, Jun 11, 2020
MY DASH LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALER STATES THERE ISN'T A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM OR A RECALL. *TR
Electrical system, Mar 30, 2019
MY VEHICLE STARTED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. IT'S SWITCHING MY TIRES FROM ALL WHEEL DRIVE TO EITHER 4LOW OR 4LOCK WHILE I'M DRIVING AND I CAN'T HARDLY GET MY VEHICLE TO TURN WHILE DRIVING WHEN IT DOES THIS. I HAD MY ENGINE ON AND IN PARK AND HEARD THE NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH. IT'S THE SAME EXACT NOISE THAT'S MADE WHEN I SWITCH FROM AWD TO EITHER 4LOW OR 4WD. THIS ISSUE IS OCCURRING WHILE I'M DRIVING AND I FEEL IT MAINLY WHEN I'M MAKING A TURN.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Dec 30, 2017
MY DASH PANEL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER MODELS OF MY YEAR BUT MY VIN WAS INCLUDED. THIS NEEDS TO BEE LOOKED AT.
Power train, Electrical system, Sep 22, 2017
TRANSFER CASE CAN BE HEARD ENGAGING EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS LOCKED AND UNOCCUPIED. ENGAGING IS SOMETIMES TRIGGERED BY THE REMOTE WHEN LOCKING/UNLOCKING DOORS. 4 LO LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH THEN MY BACK WHEELS LOCKED UP WHEN I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE BYPASS WITH CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK. IT IS A MIRACLE WE DIDN'T ROLL OVER, BUT ANOTHER TRUCK WAS FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD WHILE I USED TWO LANES TO TRY TO CONTROL THE DURANGO. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND NO ONE COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT (NO ACTIVE CODE)... IT DROVE FINE FOR A FEW DAYS THEN THE SRVC 4X4 LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRUCK SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE TRYING TO CROSS A STREET... I COULDN'T MOVE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. TOWED THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP. SHOP STATED THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO FIX. STILL NO ACTIVE CODE, TRUCK SEEMS FINE. I DROVE IT A FEW MORE DAYS AND NOW IT HAS SLIPPED INTO A LOWER GEAR. CANNOT TRAVEL OVER 35 MPH.. PARKING, REVERSE AND TIGHT TURNS ARE VERY DIFFICULT. MY TAKE OFF SPEED IS NEARLY NONEXISTENT. TRUCK SHIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. I SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK THREE TIMES. ALL THREE TIMES IT SOUNDED LIKE A STUN GUN SPARKING BEHIND MY DASH AND IT LIT UP WITH A WHITE LIGHT FROM INSIDE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER HAS FAILED. RECALL G07: INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER: KNOWN TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE. THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MY TRUCK IN 2007, THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON THE REPLACEMENT PART. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HELP. I AM SO SORRY I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK. PLEASE... WHY IS CHRYSLER ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING A RECALL ONE TIME/VEHICLE? THEY KNOW IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. IT DID, HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO FAIL. NUMEROUS OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM... REPLACING TRANSFER CASES, CPU MODULES AND THEIR PROBLEMS DO NOT GO AWAY BECAUSE THEIR PROBLEM IS A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE RECALLED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THAT WILL NEVER CODE AND TELL ON ITSELF.
Power train, Electrical system, Aug 29, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO REMAIN STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STATELINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 800 GOLD HILL RD, FORT MILL, SC 29708, (877) 679-4176) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECM AND PCM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF STOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 24, 2017
2006 DODGE DURANGO ECM FAIL 2006 DODGE DURANGO FUEL OVERSPILLS
Electrical system, Aug 24, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE TIRE PRESSURE AND CARGO INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (PERRY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, LOCATED AT 2340 NATIONAL CITY BLVD NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 888-707-2601) WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CODES NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
Electrical system, May 6, 2017
VEHICLE HAS STALLED SEVERAL TIMES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD AS WELL AS NOT STARTING AT IRREGULAR MOMENTS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP AND AUTO REPAIR SHOP. EACH TIME TO HAVE SOMETHING DIFFERENT FIXED, FIRST TIME IT WAS BATTERY AND LEADS, NEXT IT WAS ALTERNATOR, THEN NEW BELT , AND AFTER EACH FIX THE PROBLEM WOULD COME BACK, FINALLY AN HONEST MECHANIC EXPLAINED THAT I HAD TO REMOVE LEADS TO BATTERY FOR 5 MINUTES BEFORE CAR COULD CRANK AGAIN. THIS MAKES NO SENSE. HE CHECKED CAM SENSOR AND CRANKSHAFT SENSOR - ALL GOOD TOO. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM FOR OVER TWO YEARS. THE WORST TIME WAS WHEN I WAS NOT PRINCIPAL CITY STREET AT RUSH HOUR WITH 3 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. OF COURSE, I WAS MORE WORRIED ABOUT GETTING THE CHILDREN OUT OF THE STALLED VEHICLE AND SAFELY TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET BEFORE PUSHING THE VEHICLE TO A NEARBY DODGE DEALERSHIP. IT SEEMS OLDER DODGE DURANGOS LIKE MINE FROM 2006 HAVE THIS COME PROBLEM. WHY HASN'T A SOURCE TO THIS PROBLEM BEEN IDENTIFIED AND A MANUFACTURER RECALL SOLUTION BEEN PROVIDED? TWICE I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE IN A DODGE DEALERSHIP AND NEW EXPENSES FOR DIFFERENT THINGS WERE PRESCRIBED, AND NONE FIXED THE PROBLEM. MUST THE PUBLIC WAIT UNTIL SOME DIES ON THE ROAD WHEN THIS PROBLEM WHICH LEADS TO STALLED VEHICLES HAVE MORE ACCIDENTS AND THEN DEATHS?
Power train, Electrical system, Electronic stability control (ESC), Mar 1, 2017
AWD 5.7 HEMI, THE 4LO BLINKING WHILE DRIVING ON BOTH HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET AND WHEN I UNLOCK MY DOORS YOU COULD HEAR SOMETHING ENGAUGING WHEN THE VEHICAL WAS OFF. THE 4LO LIGHT FLASHES AND YOU CAN HEAR IT SWITCH UNDER THE CAR EVEN WHEN IT IS OFF. WHEN, I UNLOCK MY DOORS YOU CAN HEAR IT AGAIN.
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Jan 16, 2017
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A COUNTRY ROAD ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE DIED AND SHE HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES AND HAD TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN SHE TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD LIGHT BUT THE STARTER WOULD NOT CRANK THE ENGINE. SHOP SAYS THE COMPUTER HAS FAILED. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 9, 2017
RECALL # 07V092000 THERE IS A RECALL FOR 2006 DURANGO BUT MY VIN NUMBER ISNT ONE LISTED. HOWEVER IT IS HAVING THE EXACT SAME ISSUE. I THINK THAT THIS THAT THIS IN NUMBER GOT LEFT OUT OF THE RECALL. *TR
Electrical system, Nov 28, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN THE KEY WAS PLACED IN THE IGNITION, IT BECAME STUCK AND WOULD NOT TURN OVER. THE CONTACT HAD A LOCK SMITH APPLY FORCE TO THE AREA AND THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO START. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND INDICATED THERE WERE NO RECALLS TO ADDRESS THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT WAS UNCERTAIN IF THE FAILURE WOULD RECUR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Power train, Electrical system, Nov 2, 2016
THE TRACTION LIGHT AND SERVICE 4WD LIGHTS STAY ON, YOU CAN HEAR THE 4WD KICKING IN AND OUT WHEN THE CAR IS SITTING THE DRIVEWAY. DODGE ACTS LIKE THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. YOU CAN GOOGLE THE SYMPTOMS AND EVERYBODY THAT HAS A 04 TO 06 DODGE IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE SOMETHING COVERED UNDER A RECALL, THERE IS TO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Jul 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Electrical system, Air bags, Jun 27, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), THE VEHICLE FAILED TO LOCK ELECTRONICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT SOME NUMBERS WERE ERASED WHEN THE PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE RESET BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A PAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 280,000.
Electrical system, Feb 17, 2016, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, SMOKE APPEARED FROM THE DASH PANEL. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER, TURNED THE IGNITION TO THE OFF POSITION, AND ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN BEFORE RESTARTING THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE RECALL NEEDED TO BE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 86,000. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Electrical system, Nov 24, 2015
SINCE JULY 2015 MY DURANGO HAS BEEN STALLING. WHETHER I AM TURNING, STOPPED AT A LIGHT IT TURNS OFF, BUT TURNS BACK ON. IT HAS BEEN PULLING, ACTS LIKE IT WANTS TO TURN OFF WHILE I AM DRIVING, LIKE I AM LOSING POWER. ALTERNATOR HAS BEEN REPLACED, THROTTLE BODY, FACTORY SPARK PLUGS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED AND SEVERAL OIL CHANGES. NO ONE CAN SEEM TO FIX THE PROBLEM. I HAVE HAD SEVERAL MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND THEY TELL ME IT IS ONE THING AND FIX IT AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. ANOTHER TELLS ME SOMETHING ELSE AND FIX IT AND IT CONTINUES.
Steering, Electrical system, Jul 28, 2015
WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE FROM THE PARKING LOT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN. I HAD TO INSERT THE KEY IN THE SWITCH 10 TO 12 TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD TURN. I TRIED TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL BY TURN IT THE BEST COULD TO GET THE IGNITION TO TURN BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT TURN. THIS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION TO MYSELF AND MY WIFE. IN 2012 WE HAD TO AFTER THE SITUATION CONTINUED WE HAD THE IGNITION REPLACE, A COST OF ALMOST $1200.00. I WANT TO KNOW IF THIS WAS CAUSED BY WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LATEST RECALL OF OVER 1.4 MILLION VEHICLES? ...UPDATED 09/11/15 *BF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 09/29/15*JB
Power train, Electrical system, Wheels, Jul 21, 2015
WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED THERE IS A NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION SWITCHING IN AND OUT OF ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND SWITCHING BACK TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE BY ITSELF. ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN PARKED ONLY SO FAR. I'M AFRAID COULD SWITCH DURING DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED ALSO WHEN HITTING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT ANOTHER CAR WAS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING BESIDE MY TRUCK. I SOON REALIZED IT WAS MY VEHICLE MAKING THIS NOISE ISSUE?
Electrical system, Service brakes, Jun 24, 2015
ON 6/14/2015 I WAS ABOUT TO BACK MY TRAILER INTO MY YARD, WHEN MY GEAR SHIFT COLUMN SELECTOR LOCKED IN PARK. I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WOULD NOT BUDGE. ADDITIONALLY, MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NO LONGER WORKING. PRIOR TO ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS I HAD TO REPLACE MY IGNITION FOR IT WAS LOCKING AND WOULD NOT TURN TO THE ON POSITION OR ACCESSORIES POSITION. IT COST ME $400 DOLLARS FOR A NEW IGNITION TO BE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER AND NOW I HAVE WORSE PROBLEMS THAN BEFORE. SO I BEGAN RESEARCHING AND HERE IS MY FINDINGS: 1) SAFETYRECALL G28 -IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK IN 2001 AND 2002 MODELS FOR MANY VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THE DURANGO. 2) THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK CONNECTOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO MOVE. SO IF THE DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECALLS WHY DIDN'T THEY FIX THEM FREE OF CHARGE.
Electrical system, Jun 19, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS REPLACED TWICE BEFORE THE CONTACT OWNED THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERNAL LIGHTING REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE DOORS LOCKED WITH NO WARNING. THE FAILURES OCCURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER SIX TIMES. A MECHANIC AT THE DEALER STATED THAT THERE WAS AN INTERNAL ELECTRICAL FAILURE THAT KEPT RECURRING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILED COMPONENT AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. UPDATED 09/01/15*LJ UPDATED 10/25/2017*CN