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
97 reports, newest first.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 14, 2011
UPON FILLING FUEL TANK NOZZLE KICKED OFF LIKE NORMAL BUT GAS SPEWED OUT OF THE NECK OF THE GAS TANK. *TR
Steering, Oct 19, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS HE NOTICED A VIBRATION AND SHAKING IN THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHO ADVISED HIM THAT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 200.
Seat belts, Aug 22, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR SEAT BELT WOULD NOT LATCH. BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER DENIED ANY ASSISTANCE WITH REPAIR TO THIS VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 84,000.
Structure, Jul 26, 2011
PASSENGER ENTRY ASSIST GRAB BAR. THIS ENTRY ASSIST ALLOWS FRONT PASSENGER TO PLACE HAND INSIDE BAR AND GRIP WITH CLOSED HAND TO GET INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT. THIS BAR COMPLETELY BROKE AWAY FROM VEHICLE AS PASSENGER ATTEMPTED TO USE IT TO GET INTO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT. DODGE DEALER STATES THAT THIS IS NOT COVERED UNDER OUR WARRANTY. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS IF PASSENGER HAD NOT BEEN ABLE TO CATCH HER BALANCE BEFORE FALLING BACKWARD ON OUR CONCRETE DRIVEWAY. UPDATED 08/24/11
Steering, May 23, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO ADVISED THAT THE TIE RODS WERE FAILING ON BOTH THE FRONT DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON THE TIRES. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 41,000.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 21, 2011
I HAVE A 2008 DODGE DURANGO WITH 28,000 MILES ON IT. JUST RECENTLY WHEN I FILL THE GAS TANK UP AND THE GAS HANDLE CLICKS OFF MEANING THE TANK IS FULL, UPON REMOVING THE HANDLE GAS ERUPTS FROM THE TANK AND POURS ALL DOWN THE SIDE OF MY DURANGO. NOTHING HAS BEEN DONE YET, BUT I KNOW THERE ARE MANY OTHER DURANGO OWNERS OUT THERE THAT HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A GREAT DANGER AND A RECALL WITH A FIX SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 14, 2011
FUEL SQUIRTS OUT OF FILLER NECK EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED, DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS FILLED FAST OR SLOW. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 11, 2011
FUEL SPRAY FROM FILLER NECK WHEN TANK REACHES FULL. THE SHUT OFF IN THE FILLER NECK/GAS TANK FAILS CAUSING FUEL TO SPRAY FROM THE FILLER NECK TOWARDS THE PERSON FILLING AND ON THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, APPROX. A PINT OR SO WORTH OF GAS. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 7, 2011
WHEN REFUELING, AFTER PUMP SHUTS OFF, A LARGE VOLUME OF FUEL WILL SPRAY OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THIS FUEL FLOWS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE, SPRAYS ON THE PERSON STANDING NEAR THE PUMP AND PUDDLES ON THE GROUND. AFTER DRIVING OFF, THE ODOR OF THE FUEL IS VERY STRONG IN THE VEHICLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES IN THE LAST 5 MONTHS, AND NOW OCCURS EVERY TIME THE TANK IS FILLED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 21, 2011
APPROXIMATELY A PINT OF GASOLINE SPILLS/SHOOTS FROM THE GAS TANK FILLER NECK ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND WHEN THE TANK IS FULL DURING REFUELING. IT APPEARS THAT THE TANK VENT MECHANISM HAS STOPPED WORKING CORRECTLY ALLOWING FUEL TO SHOOT OUT. THIS IS A SAFETY, FIRE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARD.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Mar 7, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT GASOLINE WOULD SPRAY OUT OF THE FUEL FILLER NECK WHILE THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE CONTACT WAS TOLD TO REPLACE THE FUEL TANK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 26,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 40,122.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 13, 2011
DURING THE FUEL FILLING OF MY DURANGO, ONCE THE PUMP CLICKS OFF AFTER THE TANK IS FULL GAS WILL THEN BACK FLUSH OUT OF THE FILL NECK ON THE PERSON FILLING THE VEHICLE AS WELL AS ON THE GROUND CAUSING A IMMEDIATE FIRE HAZARD.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 8, 2011
2008 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 SLT W/5.7 ENGINE... GAS BLOWBACK ISSUE WHILE FILLING THE FUEL TANK.. APPARENTLY THIS PROBLEM IS CHECK-VALVE RELATED AND CAN ONLY BE REPAIRED BY CHANGING THE TANK. I ALSO OWN A 2005 DURANGO SLT 5.7 AND IT HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DEALER FINALLY HONORED THE RECALL AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. I AM SHOCKED TO SEE THE 2008 MODEL STILL HAS THIS SAME DANGEROUS ISSUE. WHILE DODGE AND THE WORLD KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, THEY ARE IGNORING THE SAME PROBLEM WITH RECENT MODELS AND HAVE NOT ISSUED RECALLS. THE PROOF AND HISTORY IS THERE.. DO WE NEED FAMILIES BURNED TO DEATH, FLASH FIRES AT GAS STATIONS, EYE DAMAGE FROM GUSHING GAS, BEFORE A RECALL IS DEEMED WORTHY? WHAT ARE THEY WAITING FOR? IT IS SIMPLY A CONTINUATION OF A RECALL THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN ESTABLISHED WITH EARLIER MODEL YEARS AND I AM HERE TO TELL YOU THAT THE PROBLEM PERSISTS. *LN
Fuel system, Gasoline, Jan 7, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT WAS REFUELING THE VEHICLE AND WHEN THE FUEL PUMP CLICKED TO INDICATE THE TANK WAS FULL FUEL BEGAN TO SPILL OUT OF THE FUEL TANK. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER THE VEHICLE WAS REFUELED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE THE VEHICLE WAS IN THE PROCESS OF HAVING THE FUEL TANK REPLACED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 20,948 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,118.
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 17, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM "SPEWS" GASOLINE SECONDS AFTER AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF VALVE STOPS PUMP. BELIEVE THIS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE FILLER TUBE CHECK VALVE REFERENCED IN 2005 DODGE DURING RECALL. EXTREMELY UNSAFE. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Nov 15, 2010
ON MY 2008 DURANGO, THE "FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE" HAS STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT DODGE RECALLED SOME 2005 DURANGOS FOR IN 2009 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #09V003000) AT EACH FILL-UP, NO MATTER WHAT GAS STATION, WHEN THE TANK IS FILLED UP, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF - A LARGE AMOUNT (1 GAL OR SO) OF GAS LITERALLY "SPEWS" FROM THE GAS TANK FOR THE NEXT 5 TO 10 SECONDS. THIS GAS WILL SPRAY THE PERSON PUMPING THE GAS, AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY HAZARD, FROM MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES. DODGE HAS CLAIMED THAT THE 2008 MODELS ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THE SAME RECALL, BUT THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM IS PRESENT. THEREFORE A NEW, EXPANDED RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUED. *TR
Fuel system, Gasoline, Apr 19, 2010
WHEN FILLING UP GAS TANK, AUTOMATIC GAS SHUT-OFF FAILS AND GAS TANK OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS ONTO THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK. PRESENTS A FIRE SAFETY HAZARD. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME I ATTEMPT TO FILL THE TRUCK UP COMPLETELY. TRUCK HAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES. *TR
Air bags, Aug 4, 2009, crash
WHEN LEAVING WORK SATURDAY NIGHT, I HIT A CONCRETE BLOCK THAT SURROUNDED A LIGHT POLE. I HIT THE POLE TRAVELING 25-30 MPH, AND IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEING A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Air bags, Aug 3, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AIR BAG SHORTAGE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CURTAINS WERE REPLACED, AND FAULTY AIR BAG WIRES WERE ALSO REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,472 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,065.
Steering, Oct 3, 2008
I WORKED FOR METAL IMPACT CORP OF 1501 OAKTON ST ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL 60007 UNTIL 9/19/08. METAL IMPACT IS A MFG COMPANY PRODUCING SAFETY CRITICAL COMPONENTS TO THE AUTO INDUSTRY. METAL IMPACT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THERE HEAT TREAT OVENS CERTIFIED TO AMS 2750 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CQI-9 AND THESE OVENS ARE NOT. CONSUMERS ARE CURRENTLY AT RISK AND RECALLS NEED TO OCCUR. METAL IMPACT HAS SHIPPED IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED PRODUCT TO THE AUTOMOTIVE AND MILITARY INDUSTRY IN THE PAST AND HAS NEARLY COST PEOPLE THERE LIVES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE METAL IMPACT. ROBERT TUCKNOTT *TR
Equipment, Other or unspecified, Jul 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT HER BACK-UP CAMERA WAS INOPERATIVE. SHE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, THEY DO NOT HAVE A SUPPLIER; THEREFORE, THEY CAN NOT GIVE AN ESTIMATE OF WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4800. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF UPDATED 09/11/08 *JB
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