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: fuel/propulsion system
21 reports, newest first. Show all
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
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 13, 2020
THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL PUMP CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IT HAS NEVER BEEN TOUCHED IT IS ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL AND I FOUND TWO OTHER HOSES OFF TO BOTH HAD NO CLAMPS ON IT FROM THE FACTORY THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD AND I WANT TO BE REPAID FOR MY REPAIRS YOU SHOULD'VE ALREADY RECALLED THIS IT'S ON THE INTERNET AND IT HAS BEEN PROVEN IT'S HAPPENED TO MULTIPLE VEHICLES WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN RECALLED THIS IS A MAJOR FIRE HAZARD AND YOU'RE DOING NOTHING ABOUT IT IS DODGE PAYING YOU TO KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT OR YOU AS CROOKED AS THE REST OF THE COMPANIES OUT THERE IT SOUNDS LIKE IT BECAUSE WHY IS IT ALL OVER THE INTERNET WHY HAS NOTHING BEEN DONE THIS SHOULD'VE BEEN TOOK CARE OF YEARS AGO
Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 16, 2019
EVERY TIME THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED TO 3/4 OR MORE THERE IS ALWAYS A BACK SPLASH OF ABOUT 2-3 CUPS OF FUEL. IF ENGINE HAS BEEN RUNNING LONG COULD RUN DOWN SIDE OF VEHICLE AND IGNITE ON HOT EXHAUST PIPES.
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 25, 2017
GAS TANK FUEL PUMP UNIT LEAKING DUE TO SEVERELY DETERIORATED AND CRACKED PLASTIC. THIS WAS IDENTIFIED AS THE CAUSE OF A DASHBOARD WARNING LIGHT. ONLY AFTER DROPPING THE FUEL TANK IS THE FUEL PUMP UNIT VISIBLE. AIR BUBBLES COULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE FUEL PUMP UNIT. A METAL ATTACHMENT RING WAS SEVERELY RUSTED AND THE FUEL UNIT PLASTIC CASING WAS DETERIORATED AND LEAKING. THE WHITE PLASTIC USED FOR THE FUEL UNIT DOES NOT SEEM APPROPRIATE FOR THE HEAT AND CORROSION IN THAT LOCATION. THE FUEL PUMP UNIT WAS REPLACED AND THE WARNING LIGHT IS OFF. THIS VEHICLE HAD THE FUEL FILL TUBE REPLACED SIX MONTHS EARLIER TO RESOLVE THE FUEL SPILL PROBLEM ON THIS VEHICLE MODEL. THE WARNING LIGHT ONLY APPEARED AFTER THAT SERVICE. IT WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ONCE WITHOUT FINDING THE CAUSE, AND A SECOND TIME WHEN THE PROBLEM WAS FOUND. ONCE THE LIGHT COMES ON IT DOESN'T GO OFF. THE OWNER HAS SOME SUSPICION THAT THE WARNING LIGHT COMES ON WHEN THE GAS TANK IS A LITTLE LOW ON FUEL. PREVIOUSLY GAS FUMES COULD SOMETIMES BE NOTED. THE CAR IS STORED OUTSIDE. I, THE OWNER, AM CONCERNED ABOUT THE WHITE PLASTIC MATERIAL USED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE FUEL PUMP UNIT.
Fuel/propulsion system, May 25, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL SPILLED OUT OF THE FILLER HOLE WHEN REMOVING THE NOZZLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK WOULD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS OFFERED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000.
Power train, Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 22, 2017
GAS TANK SPITS FUEL BACK OUT AND OVER FLOWS NO DETECT AUTOMATICALLY WHEN CLOSE TO FULL NO WARNINGS GIVEN , TRANSFER CASE MALFUNCTION DROPPED OUT OF GEAR WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND REFUSED TO GO BACK INTO ANY GEAR.
Air bags, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 19, 2016
TAKATA RECALL WHEN FILLING UP MY VEHICLE SHOOTS GAS BACK OUT ALL OVER ME
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jun 10, 2016
DODGE DURANGO 2008 WITH HEMI 5.7 L ENGINE STALLS AT LOW SPEEDS AFTER I FILL UP THE GAS TANK. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE TANK NOW. I HAVE READ ON CONSUMER FORUMS THAT OTHER DODGE TRUCKS AND CAR OWNERS HAVE ALSO REPORTED THIS PROBLEM. IT IS DANGEROUS, AS THE CAR STALLS WITHOUT ANY WARNING. THIS HAPPENS MULTIPLE TIMES AFTER FILLUP AND AFTER DRIVING 20 MILES OR SO THE PROBLEM GOES AWAY. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AS MY CAR HAS STALLED IN BUSY INTERSECTIONS AND WHILE TAKING YIELD TURNS. THE VEHICLE HAS ALSO STALLED WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AFTER GAS FILLUP AND AS I TRIED TO SLOW DOWN. WHEN I REPORTED TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID IT IS NOT COVERED UNDER WARRANTY.
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 23, 2015
VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY AT A FILLING STATION FUEL PUMP WITH ENGINE OFF. WHEN THE FILLING PUMP NOZZLE SHUTS OFF BACK PRESSURE FROM THE VEHICLES FUEL TANK FORCES A STREAM OF GASOLINE BACK OUT OF THE FILL NECK. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME THE FUEL TANK IS FILLED. I HAVE READ THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM IN SEVERAL CHRYSLER VEHICLES CAUSED BY A FAULTY CHECK VALVE IN THE FUEL TANK.
Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 25, 2015
WHEN FILLING UP THE GAS TANK, I HAD SOME FUEL LEAK OUT WHEN I WAS FINISHED PUMPING, PROBABLY A HALF GALLON AT LEAST. IT THEN RUNS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE CAUSING A FIRE THREAT. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT MULTIPLE GAS STATIONS
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.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 27, 2015
FUEL SPEWS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK EVERYTIME I FILL UP THE VEHICLE WHETHER I USE THE AUTO FILL OR HOLD THE LEVER BY HAND. IF THE VEHICLE IS FILLED WITH ANY SPEED 1-2 PINTS OF FUEL WILL COME SPITTING BACK OUT WHEN IT REACHES THE TOP. THE FUEL HAS SPIT ON ME AND MY WIFE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS HAPPENS REGARDLESS OF THE LEVEL THE TANK IS AT PRIOR TO FILLING OR HOW LONG THE VEHICLE WAS OPERATED BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FILL IT. I WAS ABLE TO FIND A DODGE WARRANTY BULLETIN D-12-07, COVERS 2007-2008, AND ATTEMPTED TO GET MY VEHICLE FIXED UNDER THAT BULLETIN BUT WAS TOLD MY VEHICLE DIDN'T FIT THE CRITERIA. THERE WAS ALSO A TSB 14-001-12 FOR THE SAME ISSUE BUT AGAIN THEY WILL NOT FIX MY VEHICLE. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE USED IN 2011. I KNOW DODGE IS AWARE THE ISSUES THESE VEHICLES HAVE WITH THE FUELING SYSTEM AS THE 2005 WAS RECALLED FOR THE SAME REASON AND I FOUND SIMILAR WARRANTY BULLETINS FOR 2005-2006. I HAVE SUSTAINED MINOR CHEMICAL BURNS FROM FUEL BEING SPEWED ONTO MY PANTS. THIS PROBLEM HAS A SOLUTION AND DODGE REFUSES TO FIX IT. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 28, 2015
I'VE NOTICED SINCE I BOUGHT MY TRUCK, WHEN I HAVE IT ON AUTOFILL AT THE GAS STATION, THERE'S NO INDICATION FOR WHEN THE GAS IS FULL... IT COME SPEWING OUT ALL OVER ME AND DOWN THE SIDE LF THE CAR! I THOUGHT IT MAY HAVE BEEN THE PUMP, BUT IT HAPPENS EVERY SINGLE TIME I FILL MY TANK ALL THE WAY FULL. NOW FROM THE GAS OVER FLOWING SO MANY TIMES, I HAVE VERY BAD RUST AROUND WHERE YOU FILL UP THE GAS. IT'S RUSTING A HOLE STRAIGHT THREW!! AS I READ AND DO RESEARCH, I SEE MANY OTHERS HAVE THIS COMPLAINT AS WELL AND STILL THERE IS NO RECALL !! *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Feb 21, 2014
UPON FILLING THE FUEL TANK, THE PUMP CLICKS OFF AND GASOLINE SPEWS BACK OUT OF THE FUEL FILL NECK. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL DIFFERENT TIMES AT DIFFERENT FUEL STATIONS. APPROXIMATELY A PINT TO A QUART OF GASOLINE QUICKLY SPEWS BACK OUT OF THE TANK COVERING THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE AND PANTS AND SHOES OF WHOMEVER IS FUELING THE VEHICLE. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 29, 2013
EVERY TIME I FUEL THE VEHICLE UP (AT MULTIPLE GAS STATIONS) THE PUMP DOES NOT SHUT OFF A WHEN THE TANK IS FULL, CAUSING FUEL SPIT BACK AND OVERFLOW. THIS CAUSES A FIRE DANGER AND A HAZMAT SITUATION. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Dec 4, 2013
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, FUEL SPEWED OUT OF THE FILLER NECK VALVE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Fuel/propulsion system, Mar 7, 2013
UPON COMPLETION OF FILLING THE FUEL TANK EITHER MANUALLY OR WITH THE AUTOMATIC PUMPING DEVICE ONCE THE FUEL TANK IS FULL GASOLINE WILL SPRAY OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK. IT DOES NOT MATTER HOW SLOW OR FAST THE FUEL IS PLACED INTO THE TANK IT WILL SPILL BACK OUT. THIS CAUSES A GREAT SAFETY CONCERN. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Jan 28, 2013
FUEL SPLASH BACK FROM FILLING TUBE AFTER AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF ON FUELING NOZZLE RELEASES. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Oct 30, 2012
I WENT TO A GAS STATION TO FILL UP ON FUEL AND WHEN THE ATTENDANT HEARD IT CLICK OFF AND TRIED TO REMOVE THE GAS HOSE THE GAS TANK SPIT FUEL BACK OUT AND DOWN THE SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IT HAS DONE THIS AND ONLY THE SECOND TIME I HAVE DONE A FULL FILL-UP SINCE I BOUGHT IT IN AUGUST. *TR
Fuel/propulsion system, Aug 24, 2012
FUEL SPITS OUT OF FILL TUBE EVERY TIME WE FILL UP! IT HAS HAPPENED AT SEVERAL DIFFERENT STATIONS IN DIFFERENT STATES. THIS IS VERY UNSAFE! EACH TIME THE GAS IS PUMPED, THE NOZZLE CLICKS OFF TO TURN OFF THE PUMP. 1 SECOND LATER YOU HEAR A GURGLING NOISE AND GAS SPOUTS OUT OF THE FUEL TUBE. IT SOAKS THE SIDE OF THE CAR AND YOUR CLOTHES AND SHOES ARE DRENCHED IN GASOLINE!! FROM MY ONLINE RESEARCH, THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN HAPPENING WITH SEVERAL YEARS OF DURANGOS AND JEEPS. THERE ARE NO RECALLS FOR 2008 DURANGOS! HOW CAN THIS BE? IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME RECALL FROM 2005 BUT HARDLY ANYONE IS HAVING SUCCESS GETTING THE DEALERS TO REPLACE THE TANKS. WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR? SOMEONE TO BURN TO DEATH? *TR
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Jul 16, 2012
WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT LOW SPEED WHILE CRANKING THE STEERING WHEEL, THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF. I HAD TO SLAM ON THE BRAKES TO AVOID HITTING THE OTHER CARS. THIS HAS NOW HAPPENED TWICE. THE DODGE DEALERSHIP COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM AND THE MESSAGE BOARDS ARE FULL OF PEOPLE EXPERIENCING SIMILAR NEAR-CRASHES. *TR