2008 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Air bags is the leading concern among 97 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 19th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2008 reports, 3 involved a crash and 2 involved a fire. 3 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
Representative owner complaints: electrical system
10 reports, newest first. Show all
Electrical system, Feb 6, 2022
Alternator having to replace. There is a ticking sound that has been going on and the alternator goes out. I have replaced this part twice and each time before it goes out it starts to tick. Also have a brand new battery installed and it is dead again! Each time the alternator goes out it kills my battery. 2008 dodge Durango.
Electrical system, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 23, 2021
My Car started smoking from under the hood and coming through the vents . It over heated . So then I opened up the hood and smoke with you coming out a bit crazy then something food from the engine like to hit me in the face but I do. It broke my dipstick oil stick the piece off. Now my car is running hot smoking and making a loud crazy noise sounds like it's going to blow up or something I don't know what to do help me please. my husband just recently passed so I'm on my own and I'm all by myself just me and my daughter so I don't know a lot about cars please help me
Electrical system, Service brakes, Engine, Jan 31, 2019
WHILE DRIVING ALL ELECTRICAL AND ENGINE, STEERING SHUT DOWN WITH NO NOTICE....NO LIGHTS OR STEERING WHILE IN THE DARK WILL GET ME KILLED
Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Visibility/wiper, Jan 30, 2017
TAKATA RECALL, EVERY THING ELECTRICAL DOES NOT FUNCTION ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE TO DISCONNECT THE WINDOW IT ROLLS DOWN ON IT'S OWN. MY DRIVERS SIDE BRAKE LIGHT DOES NOT WORK OR LICENSE NUMBER TAIL LIGHT DOES NOT WORK WHEN IN DRIVE. THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM WITH ME BEING STOPPED BY STATE TROOPERS WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY OR CITY/ COUNTY POLICE ON A LOCAL ROAD. NOT USING A SIGNAL WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN IS A VIOLATION. NOT HAVING BREAK LIGHTS FUNCTIONING WHEN AT A STOP IS ALSO A VIOLATION. THE PROBLEM IS IN THE FAULTY WIRES AND IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS HAS BEEN A RECALL BUT, NOT FOR THE 2008 DODGE DURANGO SLT V8 4.7LT. TAKATA RECALL. THE REAR WINDSHIELD WIPER ENGINE IS BAD AND SHOULD HAD A RECALL DUE TO THE FAULTY WIPER ENGINE. SAFETY HAZARD. *TR
Electrical system, Air bags, Other or unspecified, Sep 11, 2016
HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED ABOUT REPLACING THE PASSENGER AIR BAG AND THE IS ON FOR THE AIR BAG.
Electrical system, Aug 26, 2015
ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS I HAVE HAD THE IGNITION KEY STICK IN THE STARTING POSITION WHILE I WAS ATTEMPTING TO START THE CAR. THIS HAPPENED AS I LET GO OF THE KEY AFTER TURNING IT TO THE START POSITION. THE KEY CAN BE MANUALLY TURNED BACK TO THE OFF OR RUN POSITION. THIS HAS SOMETIMES RESULTED IN A SUCCESSFUL ENGINE START AND AT OTHER TIMES I HAVE CAUGHT IT BEFORE THE ENGINE STARTED. I BELIEVE CHRYSLER HAS ISSUED RECALLS FOR THIS ON OTHER MODELS OR YEARS, BUT NOT FOR THIS CAR.
Electrical system, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 17, 2015
WHEN AND EVERYTIME VECH. IS REFUELED, GET BLOWBACK OF FUEL. DURING 1 TRIP, FUEL RAN BACK DOWN OUTSIDE OF FILL PIPE AND GAS TANK, AND HIT HOT MUFFLER, LUCKLY IT DID NOT IGNITE. CAN'T FILL GAS TANK MORE THAN HALF WAY, WITHOUT THIS HAPPENING. CALLED DEALER, SERVICE MGR. TOOK VIN#, SAID WASN'T COVER UNDER RECALL OF ANY TYPE, BUT WILL CORRECT PROBLEM WITH NEW GAS TANK FOR APROX. $1000. ANOTHER PROBLEM THAT HAPPEN TWICE NOW, IS ELECT. SYSTEM GOES OUT, LOOSING ALL POWER TO STEERING AND BRAKES, THIS HAPPEN TWICE. ONE TIME WAS WHILE TOWING CAMPER ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH TRAFFIC, WE JUST BARELY GOT OFF ROAD. AGAIN DEALERSHIP, SAID THE RECALL FOR INSTRUMENT AND WIRING COULDN'T AND WOULDN'T CAUSE CAR TO JUST SHUT DOWN AS DESCRIBED. BUT THEY WOULD BE HAPPY TO REPLACE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND CORRECT ANY WIRING PROBLEMS, SAYING COST COULD BE A FEW HUNDRED OR MORE. HAVE CALLED CHRYSLER 3 TIMES, THEY TAKEN INFO. SAID SOMEONE WOULD CONTACT, NEVER A CALL BACK. THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED AS A USED CAR FROM A FORD DEALERSHIP, WITH ONLY A LITTLE OVER 10,000. MILES IN 2013, 5YRS OLD AND ONLY 2000 PER YEAR SHOULD OF BEEN A RED FLAG, BUT WAS TOLD A OLDER GENTLEMAN HAD AND FORD DEALER SHOWED A CARFAX REPORT THAT FIT THE MILEAGE.
Electrical system, Mar 15, 2013, fire
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER BEING PARKED OVERNIGHT, IT APPEARED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN INVOLVED IN A THERMAL EVENT. THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTED AND HALF OF THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND STEERING WHEEL WAS BURNED ALONG WITH OTHER EXTENSIVE DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS ASSURED IT WAS NOT DUE TO A DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000. UPDATED 3/27/13 *CN
Engine and engine cooling, Electrical system, Nov 28, 2011, fire
2008 DODGE DURANGO WAS PARKED AT 11:30 PM. AT 3:00 AM ENGINE FIRE OCCURRED AND CAR WAS TOTAL LOSS. FIRE STARTED BEHIND DRIVERS HEADLAMP AREA. FIRE DEPT AND CHRYSLERS INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATORS COULD NOT DETERMINE HOW IT STARTED BUT DID DETERMINE NO ARSON WAS INVOLVED. THEREFORE CAR IGNITED ON ITS OWN. *KB
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, May 21, 2008
FAILURE TO REPAIR VEHICLE/ SAFETY RECALL NOTICE G28 IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK DEFECTIVE / PHONED DEALER, SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER PART AND GET BACK TO ME , NEVER CALLED BACK, I RE-CALLED, SAID PART WASN'T IN AND LATER EMAILED, NO RESPONSE, BEEN OVER TWO MONTHS - *TR