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, Exterior lighting, Aug 11, 2012
WHILE USING MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL, MY RIGHT BLINKERS CAME ON. WHILE USING MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, MY LEFT BLINKERS CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. MORE RECENTLY, MY WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, SOMETIMES MY BLINKERS DON'T WORK AT ALL. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Jul 23, 2012
RIGHT TURN WORK IN REAR, BUT NOT IN THE FRONT, LEFT SIDE WORK OPPOSITE, HEAD LIGHT LEFT WORK ON LOW, BUT NOT ON HIGH, RIGHT WORK OPPOSITE, FOG LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility, Feb 13, 2012
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS WHEN IT IS COLD AND WET OUT. WILL INDICATE RIGHT TURN WHEN TURNING LEFT AND VISE VERSA, HIGH BEAM ALSO MALFUNCTIONS AND WILL SOMETIMES TURN ON WASHER FLUID, WIPER FUNCTION ALSO NOT WORKING RIGHT WHEN OTHERS FAIL. SEEMS TO BE WHEN IT IS WET AND BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ALL OVER INTERNET. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 22, 2011
UPON TURNING INTO PARKING LOT OF LOCAL STORE, CAR SHUT DOWN AND SYSTEM LOCKED UP. NO POWER STEERING AND NO ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO STEER CAR TO PARKING SPACE, STOP AND RESTART VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE IN 2 WEEKS. SAME SCENARIO, GOING SLOW IN PARKING LOT AND VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. ANOTHER PROBLEM HAS COME UP NOW WHEN AFTER I START THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING, IT SURGES FROM 1000 RPM TO 2000 BACK AND FORTH FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS. MY QUESTIONS FOR THE DURANGO MAKERS IS WHEN WILL THEIR BE A TOTAL RECALL ON THESE SUV'S? *TR
Electrical system, Dec 5, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE INTERIOR LIGHTS WERE INOPERATIVE, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO SEE ANY OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL READINGS AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED UNDER THE RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL), BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND WAS IN THE PROCESS OF REPAIRING THE VEHICLE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE CONTACT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALSO NOTIFIED, BUT DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH THE REPAIRS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 119,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Aug 25, 2011
2006 DODGE DURANGO WITH MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ISSUES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ONLY ON A SLOW INTERMITTENT SPEED. ONLY THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WORKS, AND WILL ACTIVATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER IS PUSHED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN (THE RIGHT SIGNAL ONLY WILL BLINK). THIS SWITCH WAS ALSO REPLACED IN 2008 BECAUSE OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS 40,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THAT POINT. THERE IS NOW 75,000 MILES. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Electrical system, Aug 15, 2011, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DOWN HILL THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE BRAKES AND SMELLED AS IF THEY WERE ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS NO AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE CURRENTLY MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY WHERE THEY CONTINUED TO TURN THE WARNING LIGHTS OFF; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURES OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Electrical system, Jun 2, 2011
WE HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO AND WE HAVE SEVERAL ISSUES WITH IT. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER STOPPED WORKING ALONG WITH THE RADIO, A/C, WIPERS, WINDOWS AND EVERYTHING IN THE INTERIOR. THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS FIXED DURING A RECALL. WE CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY TOLD US THAT IT WAS FIXED ONCE FOR THE RECALL AND THEY WOULD NOT REPLACE IT AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP WANT TO REPLACE THE CLUSTER AGAIN TO FIX THE ISSUE, BUT I'M CONCERNED ABOUT IT HAPPENING AGAIN WHILE MY WIFE AND CHILDREN ARE ON THE ROAD AGAIN WITH NO LIGHTS!!!! *TR
Electrical system, Jun 2, 2011
WE HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN YOU TURN THE KEY TO THE ON POSITION THE VEHICLE WOULD START BY ITSELF WITHOUT GOING TO THE START POSITION. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU DO THIS. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH WHICH COST US $300. *TR
Electrical system, Jan 17, 2011
I HAVE 06 DODGE DURANGO,WIPER COME ONE AND OFF ,HEAD LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF, THERE WAS A RECALL IN A PART IN DASH SO I TOOK IT TO DEALER TO REPAIR AND TO ALSO FIX LIGHT AND WIPERS AND THEY SAID MAYBE RECALL PART FIXED EVERYTHING,WELL IT DIDN'T SO I BROUGHT IT BACK AND THEY CANT FIND PROBLEM,NOW LIGHTS STILL BLINK WIPERS STILL COME ON AND OFF AND HEATER AND AIR DOESN'T BLOW NOW THEY SAID IM NOT UNDER WARRANTY FOR THE PART THAT IT NEEDS ,SO THEY WANT TO CHARGE ME 430.00 FOR A 10.00 PART SO I BOUGHT IT MYSELF AND PUT IT ON AND IT STILL DOESN'T WORK .I HAVE EX. WARRANTY AND WAS TOLD IF THE LIGHTS GOT WORSE TO BRING IT BACK IN WELL I DID AND THEY SAID THEY CANT HELP ME,WELL I FILL LIKE IM JUST GETTING A RUN AROUND AND MY DURANGO IS A RECALL ITSELF. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Dec 20, 2010
WE OWN A 2006 DODGE DURANGO AND OVER THE SUMMER WHILE DRIVING MY RADIO STARTED AND STOPPED WORKING, MY NAVIGATION SYSTEM STARTING BLINKING, AND THEN FINALLY MY CAR STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. WE FOUND BOTH OF THE RELAYS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON OUR DURANGO FULL OF WATER BUT WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY DENIED EVER HEARING OF THIS ISSUE AND STARTED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY. WE SHOOK OUT THE RELAYS, LEFT THEM UNPLUGGED OVERNIGHT, AND USED A HAIR DRYER TO DRY ANY REMAINING MOISTURE. AS LONG AS I KEEP MY VEHICLE PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND UNPLUG THE RELAY AFTER WE WASH THE CAR WE DON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS THE ONLY WARNING LIGHT THAT WE COULD NOT GET TO GO OUT. OVER THE WEEKEND I HEARD ON HEADLINE NEWS THAT THE 2008 DODGE CARAVANS ARE BEING RECALLED FOR MOISTURE GETTING INTO THE AIRBAGS. I CALLED AND EXPLAINED MY ISSUE WITH OUR 2006 DODGE DURANGO AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. INTERESTING TO NOTE IS THAT THE DEALERSHIP INQUIRES ABOUT THE MILEAGE ON YOUR VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD BY THEIR REPRESENTATIVE THAT LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES CAN HAVE A CHANCE AT "GOODWILL" REPAIRS BUT NOT HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES. I'M NOT SURE IF 75,000 MILES IS CONSIDERED LOW OR HIGH BUT WHAT IS AT ISSUE IS THAT DODGE KNOWS THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE BUT THEY ARE NOT CORRECTING IT ON ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES ONLY ON THEIR 2008S. *TR
Electrical system, Equipment, Feb 17, 2010
IT ALL STARTED WHEN I TOOK MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO IN TO CHANGE A FUSE. ( WAS UNDER WARRANTY). ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER THE FOLLOWING STARTED. HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON & OFF WHILE DRIVING DAY OR NIGHT, TURN SIGNAL WILL GO ON & OFF, DOME LIGHTS WILL GO ON& OFF, WIPERS WITH WASH WILL GO ON & OFF, & THE RADIO WILL CHANGE CHANNELS. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME DAY OR NIGHT NO MATTER THE TEMPS. LATELY SEEMS LIKE THE HEAT & COOL AIR DON'T BLOW FOR THE FLOOR. IT WAS AT THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES & NO ANSWERS. I DID CONTACT DODGE ITSELF & NOW THEY MAY HAVE A FIX FOR $500 FOR ME BUT NOT TOTALLY SURE THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Equipment, Sep 24, 2009
2006 DODGE DURANGO HAS HAD MULTIPLE ENGINE & ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITHIN 6 MONTH PERIOD. FIRST CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, TOOK ALL STRENGTH TO GET CAR TO SHOULDER OF THE ROAD W/O POWER STEERING & LOCKED STEERING COLUMN. LOCAL MECHANIC SAID THAT COMPUTER WAS FRIED & COVERED UNDER EMISSIONS WARRANTY. TOWED TO DODGE DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THERE WAS NOT A COMPUTER PROBLEM, JUST CAM SHAFT NEEDED REPLACING & RECALL ON INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. AFTER $450 REPAIR FOR CAM SHAFT & TOW, A WEEK LATER CAR STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. APROX EVERY OTHER TIME I WOULD START CAR, THE RADIO & ELECTRICAL DISPLAY (CLOCK) ON RADIO WOULD NOT WORK--APPEARED TO NOT GET POWER. SIX WEEKS LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. BY THIS TIME, ORIGINAL DODGE DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN CLOSED, SO WENT TO ANOTHER DODGE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THEY FOUND ANOTHER WIRING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. COULD NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM WITH AUDIO/CLOCK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER. THIS TIME LOCAL MECHANIC ADVISED IT WAS A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, CHECKED FUSE & STILL COULD NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM WITH AUDIO/DISPLAY. 9 DAYS LATER WENT TO START CAR IN THE AM, AND ELECTRICAL SEEMED TO SPUTTER (LIGHTS, INSTRUMENT PANE, WIPERS, RADIO) BUT CAR WOULD NOT START. STARTER DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ENGAGING THE ENGINE AT ALL. DIAGNOSED AS STARTED MOTOR PROBLEM, STARTER MOTOR REPLACED, BUT CAR STILL NOT FIXED. THEN TOLD BATTERY TERMINALS & CABLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CAR NOW STARTS, BUT AUDIO/DISPLAY ISSUE STILL UNRESOLVED. CONCERN THAT THERE IS A LARGER PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THIS VEHICLE, WHICH IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF ALL RECENT PROBLEMS. GETTING SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR ON INTERSTATE OR IN ANY LEVEL OF TRAFFIC FOR FEAR THAT IT WILL STALL OUT OR LOSE POWER DURING OPERATION AGAIN. THE CAR ONLY HAS 42,000 MILES ON IT. FIRST PROBLEM STARTED WITH 37,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. I HATE THIS CAR!!!!! *TR
Electrical system, Aug 12, 2009
HAVE HAD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REPLACED, AFTER HAVING RECALL FOR INTERIOR LIGHTING PERFORMED THE AUTO FEATURE OF POWER DOOR UNLOCK CEASED TO WORK. THAT WAS ABOUT 3 YEARS AGO. NOW THE AUTO UNLOCK AND LOCK FEATURE HAVE BOTH QUIT WORKING ONCE AGAIN. WILL NOT REPROGRAM WITH PROCEDURE IN OWNERS MANUAL. FEEL THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WILL NEED REPLACING AGAIN. I DO HAVE EXTENDED FACTORY WARRANTY TO 70K MILES, BUT AM CONCERNED IF THIS KEEPS HAPPENING, WHAT ACTION DO I TAKE? *TR
Electrical system, Jun 2, 2009, fire
ALTERNATOR GROUND BURNED. MELTED TERMINAL/NUT TO THE NUB, BURNED THROUGH THE CABLE AND CONNECTOR, PLASTIC SHIELDING OF OTHER HARNESS SHIELDING MELTED. SIGNIFICANT HEAT/ PROBABLE FIRE PRESENT. *TR
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility, Interior lighting, Jan 22, 2009
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, DURING COLD WEATHER 40 DEGREES AND LOWER THE WIPER BLADES & LIGHTS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Electrical system, Nov 28, 2008
WHEN MY FUEL TANK IS EMPTY AND I REFILL THE TANK, AFTER THE PUMP CLICKS OFF GAS POURS OUT OF THE TANK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 7 WEEKS. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IT DOESN'T START BUT CONTINUES TO TURN ITSELF OVER AND OVER EVEN AFTER THE KEY IS SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY AND DODGE REFUSES TO FIX EITHER ONE ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED AT THE SHOP. *TR
Electrical system, Oct 28, 2008, fire
HI, MY NAME IS [XXX] , AND I NEED SOME HELP. JANUARY 9TH 2007 I PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE DURANGO FROM BUDDY JONES FORD IN GREENWOOD MISSISSIPPI. ON MAY 31ST 2008, THE TRUCK BURN TO THE GROUND. THIS OCCURRED WHILE MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING IT; SHE BARELY MADE IT OUT OF THE TRUCK IN TIME. NEEDLESS TO SAY I WAS AT A LOST OF UNDERSTANDING HOW THIS COULD HAVE HAPPEN. SO I IMMEDIATELY STARTED SURF THE INTERNET TO FIND INFORMATION ABOUT THIS BRAND OF VEHICLE. I DISCOVERED THAT THIS PARTICULAR SUV HAD AN INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THAT WOULD OVERHEAT AND SOMETIMES IGNITE INTO FLAMES. I ALSO DISCOVERED THAT THERE WERE MANY OTHER CONSUMERS THAT HAD EXPERIENCED THEY'RE DODGE DURANGO'S BURNING TO GROUND, WHILE JUST SITTING IN THE GARAGE. SO I THEN CONTACTED CHRYSLER TO PLEAD MY CASE. AT THIS TIME THEY TOLD ME ABOUT THE RECALL, AND THAT MY VEHICLE WAS ONE OF THE VEHICLES IN QUESTION. THEN THEY AGREED TO SEND A LOCAL CONTRACTED INSPECTOR TO CHECK OUT MY VEHICLE. THE CONCLUSION OF HIS INSPECTION WAS THAT THE TRUCK BURNED THROUGH NO FAULT OF CHRYSLER'S DO NOT HAVE THE RESOURCES TO PROVE THEM WRONG, OR HAVE IT INSPECTED MYSELF. MY INSURANCE HAD LAPSED AT THAT TIME, AND I KNOW THAT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY. BUT NOW I AM STUCK WITH A TRUCK THAT IS NOT USABLE, AND THE COMPANY THAT FINANCED IT IS LOOKING FOR THEY'RE MONTHLY PAYMENT. WITH I CAN NOT AFFORD BECAUSE I HAD TO PURCHASE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO GET BACK AND FORWARD TO WORK. SO I HAVE DONE A VOLUNTEER REPOSSESSION AND THEY WILL PICK THE TRUCK UP SOON. ONCE THEY GET IT I STILL WILL BE FORCED TO PAY FOR IT THROUGH GARNISHMENT, WHICH I CAN'T AFFORD. IN THE OTHER CASES IN WHICH THIS SAME TRUCK BURNED TO THE GROUND, CHRYSLER DETERMINED THAT IT WAS NOT THEY'RE FAULT EVEN WITH SUCH A RECALL ON THEM. VEHICLES DO NOT JUST BURN UP FOR NO REASON, SO PLEASE HELP DEAL WITH CHRYSLER. ALSO, I DID NOT RECEIVE A RECALL NOTICE UNTIL JUNE 16, 2008. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Electrical system, Jul 1, 2008, fire
MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO CAUGHT ON FIRE FOUR WEEKS AGO WHILE MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING IT. THE TRUCK HAD ONLY BEEN RUNNING A TOTAL OF TENS. IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. ONCE I DISCOVERED THE RECALL ON THE TRUCK FOR THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OVERHEATING, I CONTACTED CHRYSLER, AND THEY SENT A LOCAL CONTRACTED INSPECTOR OUT TO TAKE PICTURE. THEN A WEEK LATER THEY SENT ME A LETTER STATING THAT THEY WERE NOT AT FAULT, AND THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO FOR ME. *TR
Power train, Electrical system, Apr 18, 2008
PURCHASED 2006 DODGE DURANGO JUNE, 2007 AUGUST, 2007-VEHICLE STARTED VIOLENTLY JERKING -ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON-WAS TOLD IT WAS THE CAM SENSOR. INSTRUMENT CLUSTER ALSO DEFECTIVE AND REPLACED. ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, CAUSING DOOR LOCKS TO MALFUNCTION REPLACED. DECEMBER 6, 2007, CAR JERKING AGAIN-ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON - DROVE IT TO THE DEALERSHIP - WAS TOLD IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION- FRONT PUMP AND TORQUE CONVERTER REPLACED. DECEMBER 18, 2007 MILEAGE NOT READING ACCURATELY-TOLD THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT WAS INSTALLED IN AUGUST WAS ?FAULTY?. REPLACED AGAIN. JANUARY 2, 2008, VEHICLE VIOLENTLY JERKING AGAIN- DYING IN THE ROAD, IF OVER 40MPH. ENGINE LIGHT ON-DEALER REPLACED THE CAM SENSOR. -VERY HESITANT THAT MY CAR WAS BECOME A THREAT. FEBRUARY 22, 2008, VEHICLE JERKING, THEN DIED ON THE ROAD AT 45MPH -ABLE TO START IT, DROVE TO THE DEALER-WAS TOLD IT WAS THE PCM. PCM REPLACED -CAM SENSOR ALSO. COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER, TRYING TO GET ANSWERS FOR THIS ?LEMON?. WAS TOLD THIS TIME THAT THEY WERE 100% THEY FIXED THE PROBLEM. DEALER GAVE ME WRITTEN ?GOOD WILL? EXTENDED WARRANTY ON MY VEHICLE FOR 5,000 EXTRA MILES. APRIL 15, 2008. TRAVELING 45MPH- CAR STARTED VIOLENTLY JERKING AGAIN AND DIED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY. POWER STEERING GONE- STRUGGLED TO VEER OF AND SLOW DOWN, LOSING CONTROL. THIS TIME, A BUS WAS BEHIND ME AND SWERVED, LAID ON THE HORN AND AVOIDED HITTING ME. WAS ABLE TO MAKE IT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD-CALLED THE DEALERSHIP. TOWED MY CAR. HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS VEHICLE -WILL NOT PUT MY FAMILY IN DANGER ONE MORE TIME!!!! . NEED TO BE FREE AND CLEAR OF ALL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS CAR. DEALER NOW TELLS ME THAT THEY ARE ?HARD-WIRING? THE PCM DIRECTLY TO THE CAM SENSOR. THEY TOLD ME THAT THERE IS A ?GLITCH? WITHIN THE WIRING THAT THEY WILL SIMPLY BYPASS BY PUTTING IN A DIRECT CONNECTION, THUS MANIPULATING ORIGINAL WIRING CODES.. I WILL NOT PUT MYSELF AND 3 CHILDREN IN THIS SITUATION AGAIN, AND REFUSE TO PICK UP MY VEHICLE! *TR
Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT LEASES A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL). THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR; HOWEVER, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ONE WEEK LATER. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE AUTOMATICALLY AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT ENGAGE. ONE ON OCCASION, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *K THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTS ON OCCASION AND AFTER STARTED WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR. UPDATED 01/14/08 *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Vehicle speed control, Dec 14, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT LEASES A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY FAILS TO START, ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO STATE THAT THERE ARE NO FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH THE DEALER AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 01/17/08 *BF THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY DOES NOT START AND SOMETIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE DOES START IT DOES NOT GO INTO GEAR AND ONCE THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO RUN. UPDATED 01/11/08 *TR
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Visibility, Air bags, Electrical system, Dec 6, 2007
THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON 2006 DODGE DURANGO BUT MY VIN # DOES NOT SHOW UP FOR ANY RECALLS. BUT I AM HAVING THE RECALL PROBLEMS THAT ARE LISTED BELOW * RECALL ID# 07V092000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL *RECALL ID# 06V039000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING *RECALL ID# 06V067000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR RECALL ID# 06V044000 - AIR BAGS RECALL ID# 06V240000 - SUSPENSION:REAR RECALL ID# 05V554000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE THE ONES WITH THE * ARE THE MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING, I DRIVE ME TRUCK EVERY NIGHT TO WORK AND AM AFRAID I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WOULD ALSO LIKE FOR THE OTHER RECALLS TO BE CHECKED AS WELL. I HAVE TAKEN TRUCK BACK TO DEALER TWO TIMES AND HAVE GOTTEN NO RESULTS, BUT I'M STILL HAVING ENCOUNTERING THE PROBLEMS. ON 12/3/07 I CALLED 1-800 # AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THEM. *TR
Visibility, Vehicle speed control, Equipment, Electrical system, Sep 19, 2007
JUST LEFT MY HOME NOT DRIVING MORE THAN 30 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST COMPLETE POWER. WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY DID A "PCM REFLASH WITH AN INSTRUMENT PANEL SOFTWARE UPDATE" THEY ALSO REPLACED THE CLUSTER. NOW 2 AND HALF MONTHS LATER, I HAVED MOVED OUT OF STATE AND ONCE AGAIN JUST LEAVING MY HOUSE NOT GOING ABOVE 30 MPH AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND I LOSE POWER, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL ENOUGH TO GET THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN WITHIN A COUPLE MINUTES AND SAFELY RETURN HOME (IT WAS DARK), HOWEVER THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON AND IT FELT AS THOUGH IT WOULD LOOSE POWER AGAIN, LIKE I WAS DRIVING WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON. ALSO ON MY DRIVE HERE FROM CALIFORNIA (TO INDIANA) I LOST MY CRUISE CONTROL. THIS SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEND TONIGHT AND WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED TO DODGE DEALER TOMORROW. *JB
Electrical system, Jul 11, 2007
VEHICLE STALLS OR DOES NOT START AFTER USE. *AK