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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Representative owner complaints
852 reports, newest first.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 19, 2009
STARTING ABOUT 3-4 MONTHS AGO, WHENEVER GAS TANK IS FILLED, GAS GUSHES BACK OUT OF THE VEHICLE, EVEN AFTER THE PUMPING STOPS. WE'VE HAD THIS HAPPEN NUMEROUS TIMES AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. THIS CAUSES WASTE AND A SAFETY HAZARD, AS IT USUALLY SPILLS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND SPEWS ONTO WHOEVER FILLED THE TANK. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 35K MILES ON IT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Aug 17, 2009
2006 DODGE DURANGO WITH 97,XXX MILES. FUEL SPEWS OUT OF FILL TUBE WHEN FILL-UP IS COMPLETE. HAVE TO FILL THE VEHICLE AT VERY SLOW RATE TO HELP PREVENT IT FROM HAPPENING, BUT DOES NOT ALWAYS PREVENT. THIS HAS BEEN OCCURRING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR. *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
Power train, Jul 30, 2009, crash
2006 DODGE DURANGO SHIFTS OUT OF GEAR WITHOUT KEY INSTALLED IN IGNITION. MY THREE YEAR OLD SON CLIMBED UP INTO THE DRIVER SEAT AND SHIFTED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL WITHOUT A KEY, AND ROLLED DOWN A HILL WITH JUST HIM IN THE CAR AND CRASHED INTO A TREE. NO ONE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT BUT THE CIRCUMSTANCES COULD HAVE BEEN ALOT WORSE. THERE IS A RECALL OUT THERE FOR THIS YEAR, MAKE , AND MODEL DURANGO BUT MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT INCLUDED, THE RECALL IS FOR A "SHIFTER PAWL IMPROPERLY INSTALLED". THE VEHICLE IS IN THE SHOP BEING REPAIRED AND PHOTOS OF THE ITEM WILL BE TAKEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TORN APART. FOR SOME REASON CHRYSLER DENIED MY CLAIM TO ASSUME FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE THEY STATED MY VEHICLE HAD 90,000 MILES AND WAS NOT COVERED UNDER FACTORY WARRANTY, ALTHOUGH IT WAS THERE MISTAKE THAT CAUSED THE ACCIDENT TO BEGIN WITH. THE VEHICLE COULD HAVE VERY WELL HAD THIS PROBLEM FOR THE LAST 80,000 MILES, BUT KNOW ONE EVER TRIED TO SHIFT IT OUT OF PARK BEFORE WITHOUT THE KEYS. TOTAL DAMAGE TO CAR HAS NOT BEEN TOTALED YET, BUT IS ESTIMATED TO COST $5,000 TO $8,000 DOLLARS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 21, 2009
AT THE END OF FILLING THE GAS TANK, FREQUENTLY WHEN PUMPS SHUT OFF, GASOLINE IS EJECTED FROM THE GAS TANK FILLER OPENING. THIS OCCURS AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS INDICATING THAT IT IS NOT SPECIFIC TO A PUMP OR STATION. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jul 9, 2009
WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK, FUEL SPILLS OUT OF FILL HOLE AFTER FUELING IS COMPLETE. HAPPENS EVERY TIME WE FILL THE VEHICLE. SAME ISSUE THAT WAS HAPPENING ON 2005 MODEL THAT HAD A RECALL. *TR
Engine and engine cooling, Jun 28, 2009
ON MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO, THE STUDS AND BOLTS HOLDING THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD TOGETHER FAILED. THIS REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF TWO GASKETS, FOUR DOUBLE ENDED STUDS AND TWO BOLTS AS WELL AS TWENTY RETAINERS. THIS VEHICLE DID NOT HAVE ANY OFF ROAD DRIVING AND THE STUDS AND BOLTS FAILED DURING NORMAL EVERYDAY WEAR AND TEAR, WHICH SEEMS VERY UNUSUAL FOR A VEHICLE LESS THAN THREE YEARS OLD. IS THERE A POSSIBILITY THAT INFERIOR MATERIALS WERE USED IN THESE STUDS AND BOLTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE? *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 16, 2009
I AM THE PROUD OWNER OF A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. HOWEVER, EVERY TIME I FILL THE GAS TANK, FUEL SPEWS FROM THE TANK ONCE THE PUMP KICKS OFF. THIS OCCURS 100% OF THE TIME REGARDLESS OF THE SERVICE STATION OR PUMP USED, SETTING UP A POTENTIAL FIRE HAZARD AND HAZARDOUS WASTE SITUATION AT THE SERVICE STATION. DUE TO THE SEVERITY OF THIS CONDITION AND NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS FILED (28 ON ONE SITE), I'M SHOCKED THAT THERE HAS BEEN NO INVESTIGATION OR RECALL ISSUED. I HAVE RESORTED TO STOPPING THE PUMP WELL SHORT OF FILLING THE TANK, WHICH IS IMPRACTICAL ON LONG TRIPS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jun 10, 2009
I RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED 2006 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED. THE VEHICLE NOW HAS ABOUT 33,500 MILES ON IT. WHENEVER I COMPLETELY FILL THE TANK WITH GASOLINE, IT OVERFLOWS. GASOLINE IS SPRAYED ONTO THE PERSON PUMPING THE GAS AND DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS. WE NO LONGER FILL THE GAS TANK COMPLETELY IN ORDER TO AVOID THE PROBLEM, BUT THIS IS NOT AN IDEAL SOLUTION AND IT STILL OCCURS RANDOMLY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THERE ARE RECALLS ON EARLIER MODELS (2005) BUT SO FAR HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE ON OUR VEHICLE. I THINK THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND WOULD LIKE TO HAVE CHRYSLER/DODGE EXPAND THIS RECALL TO LATER MODELS. *TR
Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 5, 2009
2006 DODGE DURANGO HAD REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE HEARD A RUBBING SOUND THAT HE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGN THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PISTON IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER WAS FROZEN WHICH RESULTED IN A METAL ON METAL CONDITION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONDITION HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE REAR BRAKE ROTOR. THE CONSUMER FOUND THERE WAS RECALL ON THE ANTI-LOCK CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THE RECALL WAS FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND HIS WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THE RECALL WAS FOR A SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD AND HAD NO RELATIONSHIP TO THE BRAKE FAILURE. *JB
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
Steering, Jun 2, 2009
CAR STEERED RIGHT (RIGHT WHEEL IN TO KEEP CAR STRAIGHT) AND PULLED LEFT WHEN BRAKING (HAD TO TURN THE WHEEL WHEN BRAKING TO KEEP STRAIGHT). RACK AND PINION BOX WASN'T HOLDING TORQUE. REPLACED IT, INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT AND STEERING BOX. 22,880 MILES. *TR
Air bags, Seat belts, May 18, 2009, crash
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT DROVE THROUGH A YIELD SIGN. SHE WAS UNAWARE IF HER VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE STARTER AND IGNITION WERE REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 15, 2009
FUEL SPILLS OUT OF THE TANK AT THE END OF REFUELING. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 15, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHENEVER THE CONTACT FILLS UP HIS FUEL TANK, GASOLINE SPILLS OUT ALL OVER THE PLACE. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE DEALER STATED THAT A NEW FUEL TANK WAS NEEDED. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, THE CONTACT FOUND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS FOR THE SAME FAILURE HE WAS EXPERIENCING. HE BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
Air bags, May 14, 2009
AT APPROXIMATELY 1:30 PM TODAY, I WAS DRIVING MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO WHEN BOTH SIDE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED WITHOUT THE VEHICLE BEING STRUCK. WE WERE IN TRAFFIC, MOVING AT A RATE OF ABOUT 25 MPH AND HAD JUST COMPLETED A LEFT TURN. THERE WAS NO EXTERIOR DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE. THE DURANGO WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THERE WERE TWO PASSENGERS AND A DRIVER IN THE SUV AT THE TIME OF THE DEPLOYMENT. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 14, 2009
AT THE END OF FILLING THE GAS TANK, FREQUENTLY WHEN PUMPS SHUT OFF, GASOLINE IS EJECTED FROM THE GAS TANK FILLER OPENING. THIS OCCURS AT DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS INDICATING THAT IT IS NOT SPECIFIC TO A PUMP OR STATION. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 10, 2009
WHEN FILLING THE FUEL TANK, A LARGE QUANTITY OF FUEL SPEWS OUT AT THE END. THIS STARTED ~6 MONTHS AGO, AND NOW HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED. IT HAS HAPPENED AT A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS / PUMPS. THIS APPEARS TO BE THE SAME ISSUE AS DESCRIBED IN A 2005 DURANGO RECALL, HOWEVER 2006 VEHICLES ARE NOT COVERED IN THE RECALL. ALL EQUIPMENT IS ORIGINAL (NO PARTS REPLACED). *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, May 4, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EVERY TIME HE FILLS UP THE VEHICLE WITH GASOLINE, FUEL WOULD SPEW OUT OF THE GAS TANK AND SPLASH ALL OVER HIM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ISSUE COULD NOT BE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY AND WOULD COST $1,400. THERE IS A RECALL REGARDING THIS FUEL SYSTEM ISSUE FOR THE 2005 DURANGO, BUT NOT THE 2006. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THE MANUFACTURER SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS SINCE THERE IS A RECALL FOR THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 30,000.
Power train, Apr 16, 2009
WITH OUR 2006 DODGE DURANGO, THERE IS A SHAKE OF THE TRANSMISSION BETWEEN 40-50 MILES AN HOUR. WE FIRST TOOK THE TRUCK IN TO THE CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP WITH THIS PROBLEM AND A LEAK THEY REPLACED THE FRONT END DIFFERENTIAL. AFTER THIS THERE HAVE BEEN 3 TRANSMISSION LEAKS THAT THEY HAVE REPAIRED. THE TRUCK CONTINUES TO HAVE THE SAME SHAKING SO WE TOOK IT TO ANOTHER CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP. WITH THIS DEALERSHIP, THEY WENT ON A TEST DRIVE WITH US AND WERE ABLE TO RECOGNIZE THE SHAKING. IT IS NOTED THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM WITH OUR VEHICLE AND WHEN CALLING THE CHRYSLER STAR CENTER THEY SAY THAT THIS IS THE WAY THE TRUCK IS DESIGNED AND THERE IS NO CURRENT FIX FOR THE PROBLEM! WE WERE TOLD BY THE CHRYSLER DISTRICT MANAGER THAT WE NEED TO WAIT FOR CHRYSLER TO MAKE A FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. THEY SAY THAT THE SHAKING WILL NOT CAUSE ANY PROBLEMS, BUT AS I SAID EARLIER, WE HAVE HAD MULTIPLE TRANSMISSION LEAKS. WHEN WE WERE CONTACTED ABOUT EXTENDING OUR WARRANTY, WE WERE DENIED DUE TO THERE BEING A CLAIM AGAINST CHRYSLER. BECAUSE OF THE SHAKING OF THE TRUCK, WE ARE UNABLE TO PULL OUR TRAVEL TRAILER THAT IS THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS VEHICLE. WHEN WE DID DRIVE THE TRUCK PULLING THE TRAILER THAT IS MUCH LESS THAN THE TOWING CAPACITY OF THE VEHICLE, IT SHAKES BAD ENOUGH TO SHAKE CUPS OUT OF THE HOLDERS. WE NOW HAVE TO USE SOMEONE ELSE'S VEHICLE TO PULL OUR CAMPER. *TR
Power train, Apr 2, 2009
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO WHICH I BOUGHT NEW I TOOK THE TRUCK IN FOR A CLUNKING SOUND FROM THE TRANSMISSION OR REAR END AT 10,000 MILES THE DEALER SAID THAT THE SOUND WAS NORMAL NOW AT 42,000 MILES IT IS GETTING LOUDER AND MORE FREQUENT I TOOK IT BACK IN AND WAS TOLD IT IS NORMAL I WENT ON DODGE FORUMS AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER COMPLAINTS SIMILAR TO MINE MY PERSONAL MECHANIC TEST DROVE IT AND SAID IT WAS NOT NORMAL AND TO TAKE IT BACK TO THE DEALER HE THINKS IT IS EITHER THE TRANSFER CASE OR TRANSMISSION. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 31, 2009
EVERYTIME I COMPLETELY FILL UP THE FUEL TANK ON MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO, I GET GAS SPRAYED ALL OVER THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. IT HAS STARTED OCCURRING IN THE LAST FEW MONTHS, AND IT WILL OCCUR EVERYTIME UNLESS I FILL IT AT THE SLOWEST PUMP SPEED, AND THEN SOMETIMES IT STILL OCCURS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 24, 2009
EVERY TIME I FILL UP MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO, THE GASOLINE NOZZLE SHUTS OFF WHEN THE TANK IS FULL BUT THE VEHICLE STILL "SPITS" OUT ROUGHLY A HALF GALLON OF GASOLINE ALL OVER THE GROUND, VEHICLE AND THE PERSON FILLING THE TANK. I HAVE TRIED MANY GAS STATIONS TO BE SURE THAT IT IS NOT THE PUMP AND HAVE VERIFIED THAT IT IS THE VEHICLE. IN MY RESEARCH AND DISCUSSIONS WITH DODGE DEALERS, IT SEEMS THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR 2005 MODELS FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE, BUT THEY FAIL TO ISSUE ONE FOR THE 2006 MODEL. I CALLED DAIMLERCHRYSLER AND THEY REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE MECHANIC SAYS THAT IT WILL COST ROUGHLY $800 TO HAVE THE FUEL TANK REPLACED AND GET THE PROBLEM FIXED. I FIND THIS UNREASONABLE AS THIS IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT AND A POTENTIALLY SERIOUS SAFETY HAZARD. AS A FIREFIGHTER, I HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH FUEL SPILLS AND THE DEFINITE POTENTIAL FOR A LARGE FIRE AS A RESULT OF A SMALL FUEL SPILL SUCH AS THIS. IN ADDITION TO THE DANGER OF FIRE THERE IS ALSO A POTENTIAL FOR ASPIRATION OF GASOLINE LIQUID OR FUMES AS A RESULT OF THE GASOLINE SPEWING OUT AT THE PERSON FILLING THE TANK. THIS COULD CAUSE POTENTIAL DEATH IF IT OCCURRED. I PERSONALLY HAVE HAD THE GASOLINE SPEW OUT AND GOT A DROP IN MY EYE, REQUIRING ME TO RUN TO THE BATHROOM AND FLUSH MY EYE OUT. THE SPILLS HAVE ALSO RUINED ARTICLES OF MY CLOTHING AND WILL EVENTUALLY RUIN THE PAINT ON MY VEHICLE. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 24, 2009
FUEL TANK OVERFLOW I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO THAT I ABSOLUTELY "LOVE" EXCEPT THE FACT THAT THE PAST 2 MONTHS HAS DEVELOPED A PROBLEM. EVERY TIME I FILL UP WITH GAS (EVEN AT DIFFERENT STATIONS), MY GAS TANK OVER FILLS AND GAS IS "GUSHING" OUT AND A GOOD AMOUNT IS LOST. MY CONCERN IS NOT SO MUCH THE EXPENSE IN WASTE OF EXTRA GAS I NEED TO PAY FOR. BUT, I HAVE GAS DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDE OF MY TRUCK AND IN BETWEEN MY BUMPER FASCIA. AND, THIS ALSO CAUSES A GREAT SCENT OF GASOLINE THAT ALSO SOMEHOW GETS INTO THE VEHICLE, AND LINGERS FOR QUITE A BIT OF TIME AFTERWARDS. I HATE THE SMELL OF GAS. I NOW FILL UP WHEN I DO NOT HAVE MY3 KIDS IN THE TRUCK DUE TO THE SMELL AND GAS FUMES ARE KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND DISCOVER A RECALL ID# 58886 WHICH SEEMS TO DESCRIBE THE SAME EXACT SITUATION I AM HAVING. UNFORTUNATE FOR ME, THIS RECALL WAS FOR 2005 DODGE DURANGO'S AND NOT 2006. I HAVE ALSO BEEN ON THE PHONE WITH DODGE ABOUT THIS PROBLEM MANY TIMES THEY KEEP TELLING ME THEY NEVER HEARD OF THE PROBLEM KEEP TELLING THEM SAME PROBLEM AS THE O5. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE THIS SITUATION INVESTIGATED. I WOULD LIKE TO REQUEST A RECALL FOR 2006 DODGE DURANGO'S BE CONSIDERED AS WELL. IT DOES MAKE ME FEEL A LITTLE BETTER KNOWING I AM NOT ALONE WITH THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS STILL A CONSISTENT PROBLEM THAT REALLY, FOR SAFETY REASON MUST BE RESOLVED. UNFORTUNATELY, THERE ARE MANY INCONSIDERATE PEOPLE THAT I HAVE COME ACROSS AT GAS STATIONS THAT TAKE PLEASURE IN DISCARDING THEIR LIT CIGARETTES ONTO THE GROUND. AND, I WILL BE VERY UPSET (IF I WAS TO LIVE) IF THAT IGNITED LIGHT CAME IN CONTACT WITH GAS THAT HAS SPILLED OUT OF MY VEHICLE. I GREATLY THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO READ MY CONCERN. AND, I REALLY AM HOPING THAT YOU CAN HELP TO RESOLVE MY SITUATION, AND OTHERS IN MY AREA. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 23, 2009
GAS SPEWS OUT OF THE GAS TANK AFTER FILLING THE TANK AT THE PUMP. SAME ISSUE WAS FOUND ON THE 2005 DODGE DURANGO AND FIXED BY DODGE. APPROXIMATELY 1/2 TO 1 FULL CUP OF GAS SHOOTS OUT DURING FILL-UP. *TR