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: fuel system
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Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 28, 2011
2006 DODGE DURANGO, SPRAYS FUEL OUT OF FILL PORT ONTO THE GROUND, WHEN IT SHOULD BE CLICKING THE NOZZLE OFF. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 28, 2011
TL-THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER FILLING HIS TANK UP THE GAS WOULD SPILL BACK OUT IN LARGE NUMBERS. THIS FAILURE HAS OCCURRED ON A INTERMITTENT BASIS SINCE 2008. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR HAS IT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 56,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. TB
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 27, 2011
DURING NORMAL FUEL FILL-UP PROCEDURES, WHENEVER THE FUEL NOZZLE STOPS PUMPING FUEL INTO THE GAS TANK, A LARGE AMOUNT OF FUEL IS EJECTED FROM THE GAS FILL-UP DOOR. THIS GASOLINE IS SPRAYED OVER ANYONE AND ANYTHING WITHIN APPROXIMATELY THREE FEET OF THE VEHICLE IN DIRECT LINE WITH THE FUEL DOOR, AS WELL AS SPILLING DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE ITSELF AND ONTO THE GROUND. SEVERAL OTHER 2004-2006 DODGE DURANGO OWNERS I KNOW HAVE THIS SAME ISSUE, WITH NO HELP TO REPAIR OR REIMBURSE FOR REPAIR FROM CHRYSLER'S CORPORATE OFFICE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 24, 2011
FUEL TANK DOES NOT SHUT OFF AUTOMATICALLY AND OVERFLOWS WHEN FUEL TANK IS FULL. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 4 YEARS AND IT OVERFLOWS FUEL EVERY TIME IT IS FILLED UP. THE 2004 AND 2005 MODELS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS, I HAVE READ THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS FOR 2006 MODELS FOR THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL TANK. WHEN WILL YOU MAKE DODGE RECALL THE 2006 MODELS FOR THIS? I AM WAITING FOR A GAS STATION TO CHARGE ME FOR HAZ-MAT CLEAN UP OVER THIS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 22, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT WHEN ATTEMPTING TO FUEL HER VEHICLE, THE GASOLINE WOULD SPILL BACK OUT. THE FAILURE WAS SIMILAR TO RECALL 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP). THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST WHICH CONCLUDED THAT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED TO COVER 50% OF THE REPAIR COST; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 106,000 AND THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 16, 2011
WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK IT SPEWS GAS BACK OUT AT YOU WHEN IT REACHES FULL. I HAVE USED NUMEROUS DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS AND THEY ALL DO THIS.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER REFUELING THE VEHICLE, GASOLINE FUEL WOULD SPEW BACK OUT FROM THE FILLER TUBE SPILLING ONTO THE CONTACT AND THE GROUND. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VEHICLE. NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 58,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 14, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER HE FUELED THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD POUR BACK OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE CHECK VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER WHO ADVISED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 82,000. UPDATED 03/08/11 *BF UPDATED 03/23/11 UPDATED 1/4/11 *CN
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 14, 2011
GAS SPILLS FROM VEHICLE WHEN WE STOP REFILLING THE VEHICLE. IT SURGES FROM THE TANK DUE TO A DEFECTIVE CHECK VALVE. GAS SPILLS ON THE VEHICLE AND GROUND, CREATING AN EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD. THERE IS A RECALL (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V034000) FOR THIS PROBLEM, BUT CHRYSLER HAS EXCLUDED OUR VEHICLE FROM THE RECALL EVEN THOUGH WE ARE HAVING THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF EXAMPLES OF OTHER PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM, BUT CHRYSLER REFUSES TO FIX ANY BUT THE FEW VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. CHRYSLER JUST ADVISED US TO GET THE PROBLEM FIXED ON OUR OWN, SEND THEM THE BILL, AND THEY WILL CONSIDER REPAYING US. THIS IS NOT RIGHT. CHRYSLER KNOWS THEY HAVE THIS PROBLEM, BUT ARE EVIDENTLY DOING EVERYTHING THEY CAN TO NOT FIX OUR VEHICLE, ALONG WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHER SIMILARLY AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE NHTSA SHOULD WIDEN THE RECALL, AS THIS IS A SERIOUS DEFECT THAT COULD CAUSE SERIOUS FIRE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 7, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE CONTACT STATED THE FUEL OVERFLOWED AND SPRAYED OUT. THE FUEL TANK DOES NOT INDICATE WHEN IT WAS FULL AND CAUSES THE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TECHNICIANS STATED THE FUEL TANK NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE FUEL TANK BUT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 94,800.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 4, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. EVERYTIME I FUEL THE VEHICLE GAS SPILLS FROM THE FILLER NECK WHEN IT NEARS THE FULL POINT. THIS WILL HAPPEN WHETHER I AM RUNNING THE PUMP BY HAND OR WHETHER I HAVE THE PUMP IN AUTO FILL. I HAVE TRIED SEVERAL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS ALSO. IF YOU ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION FUEL COMES OUT WITH ENOUGH PRESSURE TO COVER A PERSON FROM THE KNEE AREA DOWN. NOT ONLY AM I COVERED IN GAS BUT THE OUTSIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND BELOW ARE ALSO. THE INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE HAS A VERY STRONG GAS ODOR. I FEEL LIKE THIS CREATES A HUGE SAFETY CONCERN FOR MYSELF, MY CHILDREN, AND THE NEXT PERSON TO PULL UP TO THAT PUMP THAT NOW HAS GAS ON HIS TIRES AND SHOES. ALL IT WOULD TAKE WOULD BE A SMALL IGNITION SOURCE TO HAVE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT. I HAVE CHECKED WITH DODGE AND THERE IS NO RECALL COVERING THIS ISSUE FOR MY YEAR MODEL. THIS SEEMS TO BE VERY COMMON ON DURANGOS BETWEEN THE 2005-2007 YEARS. THE 2005 YEAR HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A DEFECT FOR RECALL. WHY HAVEN'T THEY REALIZED ALL OF THE YEARS ARE? *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Feb 2, 2011
WHEN I FILL UP THE GAS TANK GAS WILL SPEW OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE RIGHT AS THE FUEL SHUTS OFF. THIS HAPPENS MORE IN WARMER WEATHER BUT CAN HAPPEN ANY TIME. WILL DO IT MOST TIMES UNLESS SHUTTING THE FUEL PUMP OFF BEFORE THE TANK IS FUEL. THE GAS WILL SHOT OUT, POSSIBLE UP TO 1/8 OF A GALLON. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 24, 2011
ON FEBRUARY 16, 2009 I WAS FILLING THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO. I HAD THE DISPENSER HANDLE DEPRESSED, BY HAND, TO FILL THE TANK; THE FUEL NOZZLE DID NOT HAVE A CATCH TO KEEP THE HANDLE DEPRESSED. THE AUTOMATIC FUEL CUTOFF ON THE DISPENSER FUNCTIONED AND STOPPED THE FLOW OF FUEL ONCE THE TANK WAS FULL. WITHIN A SECOND OR TWO FUEL CAME GUSHING OUT OF THE TANK, SPILLING ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND. LUCKILY I WAS STANDING OFF TO THE SIDE AND NOT DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK, OTHERWISE I WOULD HAVE BEEN SOAKED IN GASOLINE. I WOULD ESTIMATE 1/4 TO 1/2 OF A GALLON OF GAS CAME OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE DISPENSER, BUT THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES AT MANY DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS SINCE. IN AN EFFORT TO PREVENT THIS, I SLOW DOWN THE RATE OF FUEL FLOW TO WHERE BARELY ANY FUEL IS BEING DISPENSED, WHEN I BELIEVE THE TANK IS NEAR FULL. SOMETIMES I AM ABLE TO STOP THE FLOW IN TIME AND THERE IS NO SPILLAGE. OTHER TIMES THE FUEL GUSHES OUT OF THE TANK SPILLING ONTO THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND ONTO THE GROUND AS IT HAS DONE BEFORE. AFTER RESEARCHING ON THE INTERNET I SEE THERE ARE MANY OTHER INSTANCES OF THIS OCCURRING FOR 2006 DODGE DURANGO'S AND OTHER YEAR MODELS OF THE DURANGO. I FOUND A RECALL FOR A LIMITED NUMBER OF 2005 DODGE DURANGO'S FOR THE SAME PROBLEM I HAVE, BUT THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL OF THE 2006 DURANGO TO DATE. THERE ARE MANY OTHER REPORTED INCIDENTS OF THIS OCCURRING: WHILE THIS HAS NOT CAUSE A FIRE OR SERIOUS DAMAGE TO DATE, HAD THERE BEEN A SPARK OR STATIC ELECTRICITY AT THE TIME THIS OCCURRED, THIS WOULD HAVE CERTAINLY ENDANGERED NOT ONLY MYSELF, BUT MY FAMILY AND EVERY ONE ELSE AT THE FILLING STATION.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 20, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED DURING REFUELING, THE AUTOMATIC FUEL NOZZLE SHUTS OFF, AND THE FUEL WOULD SPRAY OUT OF THE FUEL TANK FILLER NECK ONTO HIS CLOTHING AND GROUND. THE SPILLAGE CONSISTED OF APPROXIMATELY ONE GALLON OF FUEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY INFORMED THAT THE FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A RECALL ON THE 2005 MODEL RELATED TO THE SIMILAR DEFECT UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBERS 05V034000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY: FILLER PIPE AND CAP); AND 09V003000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE: STORAGE: TANK ASSEMBLY). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 17, 2011
DRIVE TO ANY GAS STATION, WITH GAS GAUGE ON ANYWHERE FROM EMPTY TO A QUARTER FULL. INSERT GAS PUMP NOZZLE INTO VEHICLE WITH NORMAL CARE. START TO PUMP GAS. ACTIVATE THE "NO HANDS" LEVER. WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, THE PUMP AUTOMATICALLY STOPS. A FEW SECONDS LATER, A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF GAS BURPS BACK OUT OF THE VEHICLE. ENOUGH FUEL IS SPILLED TO WASH ALL DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND SPLASH ONTO THE OPERATOR. AN IGNITION SOURCE WOULD CAUSE QUITE A FIRE. THIS SPILL HAS HAPPENED REGULARLY FOR A FEW YEARS AND THE ONLY WAY TO PREVENT IT IS TO INTENTIONALLY STOP THE PUMP BEFORE THE TANK IS FULL. THIS IS NOT AN OPERATOR ISSUE - IT HAPPENS TO WHOMEVER PUMPS THE GAS, AT ANY GAS STATION. IT HAS HAPPENED FOR A FEW YEARS. AS I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR THE REPAIR, I SEE A LARGE NUMBER OF IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS, AND EVEN VIDEOS WITH THE EXACT ISSUE. SO I FINALLY DECIDED TO ADD MY VOICE TO THE MIX.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 14, 2011
I OWN A 2006 DODGE DURANGO THAT I PURCHASED NEW. AFTER REACHING 60,000 MILES, THE FUEL SYSTEM BEGAN OVERFILLING AND SPILLING OUT ON THE GROUND. AT FIRST IT WAS ONLY OCCASIONALLY BUT NOW IT DOES IT EVERY TIME I REFUEL. WHEN THE PUMP SHUTS OFF, A STRONG BURST OF GASOLINE SPRAYS OUT OF THE TANK. I HAVE READ ONLINE THAT MANY OTHER PEOPLE HAVE THIS SAME PROBLEM. THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ON THIS DEFECTIVE FUEL SYSTEM.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 14, 2011
FUEL OVER-SPILLS WHEN FILLING TANK. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 13, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS ADDING GASOLINE TO THE VEHICLE IT BEGAN TO SPILL OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE FULL TANK WAS FULL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT HE NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 51,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 56,600. UPDATED 03/10/11 *BF UPDATED 12/14/11 *CN
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 12, 2011
MY 2006 DURANGO HAS 70,000 MILES ON IT. IN THE PAST FEW WEEKS, MY WIFE REPORTED TO ME ON THREE OCCASIONS THAT WHEN SHE FILLS UP THE GAS TANK, THE GAS COMES SPEWING OUT ALL OVER THE GROUND, CAR, GAS PUMP AND ANYTHING ELSE WITHIN A FEW FEET OF THE NOZZLE. I WITNESSED IT FOR MYSELF YESTERDAY. UNBELIEVABLY DANGEROUS! I'VE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT THAT THE 2005 MODEL OF THE SAME VEHICLE HAS HAD A RECALL FOR THIS SAME ISSUE. I FOUND MANY PEOPLE DESCRIBING THE SAME PROBLEM ON 2006 DURANGOS. THIS SAFETY ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT (OR WORSE). WHY HASN'T THE NHTSA DONE ANYTHING ABOUT THIS? I'VE HEARD ESTIMATES OF $600-$900 FOR ME TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. DODGE SHOULD PAY FOR THIS WIDE-SPREAD SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 11, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED WHICH UPON FILLING WITH GASOLINE WILL OVERFLOW INSTEAD OF CUTTING OFF WHEN FULL. THE FUEL WILL SHOOT OUT OF THE OPENING ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING NOW FOR AWHILE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 10, 2011
ON FOUR SEPARATE OCCASIONS, I FILLED MY GAS TANK AND GAS CAME SHOOTING OUT OF THE TANK ONCE THE SHUTOFF VALVE CLICKED OFF. IT SPRAYED ALL OVER MY CLOTHES, DOWN THE SIDE OF THE CAR AND ONTO THE CONCRETE. AT FIRST I THOUGHT IT WAS A FAULTY GAS PUMP, BUT IT HAPPENED AT FOUR DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. I LEARNED LATER THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THE FUEL ASSEMBLY AT MY OWN COST. I KNOW I DON'T FEEL SAFE FILLING UP MY GAS TANK KNOWING I MIGHT GET COVERED WITH GAS AND POSSIBLY BE NEAR AN IGNITION SOURCE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 10, 2011
AT THE END OF REFUELING THE VEHICLE WILL HAVE A BURST OF GASOLINE THAT SPRAYS OUT OF THE FUEL NECK AND SOAKS THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE GROUND AND THE PERSON REFUELING IF THEY ARE STANDING NEXT TO THE VEHICLE. SAME AS RECALL CAMPAIGN FOR THE YEAR PRIOR (05V034000). *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 9, 2011
FILLING THE GAS TANK RESULTS IN FUEL BEING BLOWN BACK OUT OF THE FILL. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 9, 2011
FUEL SPRAYED OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE AFTER FILLING THE TANK TO FULL AND NOZZLE CLICKED OFF. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS. I NO LONGER FILL UP ALL THE WAY TO PREVENT ANY MORE OVERFLOWS AND POTENTIAL FIRES. PROBLEM IS SAME AS 2005 RECALL BUT DEALER WILL NOT REPAIR WITHOUT A RECALL FOR 2006 DURANGO. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 7, 2011
THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE HAS STUCK IN THE OPEN POSITION. THIS RESULTS IN A SAFETY HAZARD WHEREBY UPON FILLING THE GAS TANK, GAS SPRAYS BACK OUT OF THE FILLER TUBE ON TO THE PERSON FILLING THE GAS. IF THIS OCCURS IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A SIGNIFICANT FIRE/EXPLOSION COULD OCCUR. THE SAME ISSUE RESULTED IN A RECALL ON 2005 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES (NHTSA CAMPAIGN NO. 09V-003 (H45). IN REFERENCE TO THE RECALL AND ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS, CHRYSLER'S RECALL FOR THE FUEL TANK ISSUE WAS ESTIMATED BY CHRYSLER TO IMPACT LESS THAN 20% OF VEHICLES INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT IN REALITY, IN EXCESS OF 50% OF VEHICLES INSPECTED REQUIRED REPAIR (PER THE 9/30/10 CHRYSLER RECALL QUARTERLY REPORT). PLEASE REVIEW THE FOLLOWING CLIP AS THIS APPEARS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE MODEL YEAR 2007 AS WELL. (HTTP://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=FS5U63CN-II)