Owners have filed 1,039 complaints
about the 2006 Dodge Durango with NHTSA between 2006 and 2026.
The largest single group is the fuel & propulsion.
Across this model's run it ranks 15 of 28 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 75
Against the median year of the Dodge Durango. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 30
5.8% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 29
17% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
NHTSA files every complaint against a named sub-assembly, not just a
system. This is the difference between knowing it was "the engine" and
knowing which part of it — the list to hand a mechanic.
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
192.2%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
313.6%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
394.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
19022.1%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
21124.5%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
17720.6%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
14316.6%
150,000+ miles
515.9%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Feb 2006peak 25Jun 2026
NHTSA investigations into the 2006 Dodge Durango
An investigation is the step before a recall: the agency has seen enough
complaints to look into a pattern itself. An open one means it thinks
something may be wrong and nothing has been fixed yet.
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited. The rapid burning can cause the inflator to rupture during deployment, potentially causing serious or even fatal injury to vehicle occupants. See 2016 Blomquist Report at www.nhtsa.gov/sites/nhtsa.gov/files/documents/expert_report-hrblomquist.pdf.C...
EA15001Opened 24 Feb 2015Still openAIR BAGS
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field fai...
EA06004Opened 9 Mar 2006Still openSTEERING
STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS
ON MARCH 9, 2006 ODI UPGRADED PRELIMINATRY EVALUATION PE05-056 TO ENGINEERNING ANALYSIS EA06-004 TO INVESTIGATE ALLEGATIONS OF LOOSE OR MISSING STEERING SHAFT COUPLING BOLTS AND STEERING COLUMN RETAINING BOLTS IN MODEL YEAR (MY) 2004 THROUGH 2006 DODGE DURANGO SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND MY 2005 THROUGH 2006 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCKS.EITHER CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.ALTHOUGH ODI IDENTIFIED SOME QUALITY ISSUES IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO VEHICLES, THE DATA DO NOT INDICATE THAT A SAFETY DEFECT TREND IS PRESENT IN EITHER POPULATION.THE FAIL...
PE14016Opened 11 Jun 2014Closed 2 Mar 2015AIR BAGS
Air Bag Inflator Rupture
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened PE14-016 in June 2014 based on six inflator rupture incidents involving consumer owned vehicles produced by five vehicle manufacturers.All six vehicles were operated in Florida or Puerto Rico at the time of the rupture and for the majority of their service life, and were equipped with inflators produced by Takata, a tier-one supplier of automotive air bag systems.During the course of PE14-016, ODI determined that five additional vehicle manufacturers used inflators of a similar design and vintage also supplied by Takata. No evidence of field fai...
AQ10001Opened 18 Nov 2010Closed 28 Dec 2015UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit
On November 18, 2010, NHTSA's Recall Management Division (RMD) opened an audit query (AQ10-001) to investigate recall remedy completion by rental car companies on safety recall campaigns.It was expected to provide the agency an indication of how completely and how quickly rental car fleets perform necessary recall-related remedies on the vehicles owned and then rented/leased for use on the roadways.RMD queried three (3) major motor vehicle manufacturers (Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors) and requested data regarding completion figures for fifteen (15) discreet safety recalls.Analysis of this...
EA07003Opened 14 Feb 2007Closed 8 Feb 2008AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE
ODI'S INVESTIGATION IDENTIFIED NO ISSUES IN THE DESIGN, MANUFACTURING PROCESS, OR QUALITY CONTROL PROCESS OF THE SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAGS USED IN THE DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES.THERE HAVE BEEN NO REPORTED FIELD INCIDENTS OF SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURES SIMILAR TO THE FAILURES THAT OCCURRED DURING THE NHTSA RESEARCH TESTING OF THE DURANGO AIR BAGS.ADDITIONAL NHTSA TESTING CONDUCTED DURING THIS INVESTIGATION RESULTED IN NO DIFFUSER TUBE FAILURES.A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.ACCORDINGLY, THIS INVESTIGATI...
PE06045Opened 19 Oct 2006Closed 14 Feb 2007AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE
ODI HAS UPGRADED THIS INVESTIGATION TO AN ENGINEERING ANALYSIS (EA07-003) TO CONTINUE ITS INVESTIGATION OF THE SUBJECT ISSUE.
Recalls on the 2006 Dodge Durango
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
United States — NHTSA
16V352000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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 Mits
Risk: 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.
15V313000
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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.
Risk: 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.
09E012000
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
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.
Risk: DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
07V092000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
Risk: THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
06V240000
SUSPENSION:REAR
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION WATTS LINK MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY AND COULD FAIL.
Risk: A FAILED WATTS LINK COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
06V067000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
Risk: 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.
06V044000
AIR BAGS
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.
Risk: THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
06V039000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
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.
Risk: THIS CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 2016265459,492 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, long-term exposure to high absolute humidity and temperature, combined with high temperature cycling, could eventually degrade the propellant contained in the passenger frontal airbag. This could cause the airbag to deploy with more force than normal. As a result, if the vehicle were involved in a collision that warrants airbag deployment, fragments could be propelled toward vehicle occupants, and the airbag assembly could be damaged, preventing proper function. These issues could increase the risk of injury. Correction: Dealers will replace the airbag inflator. Note: Canadian climate results in the propellant degrading slowly. The recall is being conducted as a precaution to address future risk, and is expected to replace airbag inflators before their function would be affected.
Recall 2015228374,508 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver frontal airbag inflator could produce excessive internal pressure during airbag deployment. Increased pressure may cause the inflator to rupture, which could allow fragments to be propelled toward vehicle occupants, increasing the risk of injury. This could also damage the airbag module, which could prevent proper deployment. Failure of the airbag to fully deploy during a crash (where deployment is warranted) could increase the risk of personal injury to the seat occupant. Note: This recall supersedes special service campaign 2015-003. Correction: Dealers will replace airbag inflators. All vehicles having received a replacement inflator as part of the previous special service campaign will have a replacement inflator installed.
Recall 20150931,000 units in Canada
Airbag
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Program involving Takata driver and/or passenger airbag inflators installed in certain vehicles that were originally sold or ever registered in certain high humidity areas of the United States. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) will replace the driver and/or passenger inflator on affected vehicles, depending on the vehicle involved. Owners who believe their vehicles may have been originally purchased or registered in Florida, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands should contact a Fiat Chrysler Automobile (FCA) dealer. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: For the 2003 model year Dodge RAM, only the passenger side inflator would need replacement. Additional Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recalls 2015094 and 2015228. Please see these recalls for more information: <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015094">Click here for more information on the 2015094 recall</a> <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015228">Click here for more information on the 2015228 recall</a>
Recall 2015003258,600 units in Canada
Airbag
Chrysler Canada is conducting a voluntary Safety Improvement Campaign concerning the driver's airbag inflator on certain vehicles equipped with Takata airbags. Chrysler Canada will replace the driver's inflator on affected vehicles. This action is not being conducted under the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Note: This special service campaign was replaced by recall 2015228. Please see recall 2015228 for more information: <a href="http://wwwapps.tc.gc.ca/Saf-Sec-Sur/7/VRDB-BDRV/search-recherche/detail.aspx?lang=eng&&rn=2015228">Click here for more information</a>
Recall 200705813,308 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, the instrument cluster circuit that controls interior lighting may overheat and cause an instrument panel fire. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the instrument cluster assembly. If the cluster shows no evidence of damage, it will be re-programmed to prevent this condition. In addition, all vehicles will receive a modification that directs interior lighting to a portion of the integrated circuit with additional current carrying capacity.
Recall 200605838,034 units in Canada
Other
On certain vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break which could result in a loss of front windshield wiping capability. This could impair the driver's vision and cause a crash without warning. Correction: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the front windshield wiper motor.
Recall 20060374,595 units in Canada
Electrical
On certain vehicles, an electrostatic discharge event between the operator and the vehicle can result in a loss of turn signal functionality and headlamp or windshield wiper activation or deactivation. This could impair the driver's vision and cause a crash without warning. Correction: Dealers will re-flash the cab compartment node with a software revision that will prevent all undesirable conditions if an electrostatic discharge event occurs.
Recall 20060336 units in Canada
Airbag
On certain vehicles, the driver occupant restraint system does not comply with the requirements of CMVSS 208 - Occupant Crash Protection. The manufacturer changed the driver restraint system to utilize a common driver airbag with other Dodge vehicle applications. This change required a modification to the occupant restraint control module calibration. The change was not properly coordinated and a small number of vehicles were built with the improper combination of driver airbag and airbag control module. Correction: Dealers will replace the occupant restraint control module.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 231,000 milesAmerican Fork, UTCrash
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle abruptly merged into his lane in front of him, prompting him to rapidly decrease speeds. However, the vehicle ahead was too close; as a result, the contact collided with the rear of the other vehicle, forcing his vehicle to careen to the shoulder of the roadway before coming to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. The air bag warning light was illuminated. A police report was filed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags); the VIN was included, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 231,000
NHTSA complaint #11582337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 253,000 milesSAN Jose, CAFire
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WAS COMPLETELY ENGULFED IN FLAMES WHILE PARKED IN HER EMPLOYER'S PARKING LOT. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT CAME AND PUT OUT THE FLAMES. THERE WAS NO POLICE REPORT FILED AND THE CONTACT WAS TOLD IT WAS HER RESPONSIBILITY TO HAVE THE VEHICLE TOWED. THE FRONT END WAS CHARRED AND BURNED OUT. THERE WERE NO INJURIES. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 253,000.
NHTSA complaint #11302188 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesLindenwold, NJCrash
POWER TRAIN
HEAVY RAIN WHEN WIPERS ARE ON VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WIND SHEILD WIPERS
NHTSA complaint #11202846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesLindenwold, NJCrash
ENGINE
HEAVY RAIN WHEN WIPERS ARE ON VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WIND SHEILD WIPERS
NHTSA complaint #11202846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesLindenwold, NJCrash
VISIBILITY/WIPER
HEAVY RAIN WHEN WIPERS ARE ON VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WIND SHEILD WIPERS
NHTSA complaint #11202846 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 119,500 milesKEY Largo, FLFire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SON WAS DRIVING VEHICLE, TURNED ON FRONT A/C NOTICED IT WAS NOT WORKING BUT THE BACK A/C WAS FUNCTIONING, TURNED OFF FRONT A/C. AFTER HE HAD TURNED OFF THE A/C NOTICED SMOKE AND FIRE THROUGH VENT - PULLED INTO A PARKING LOT , RAN INTO WALGREEN'S TO GET WATER TO PUT OUT FIRE, WENT BACK IN A 2ND TIME BOUGHT MORE WATER BY THEN CAR WAS IN FLAMES - FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLED BY STORE MANAGER WHEN THEY ARRIVED THEY WERE ABLE TO PUT FIRE OUT - CAR INTERIOR COMPLETELY DESTROYED - WINDOWS, FRONT & BACK WINDSHIELDS ALL GONE - THANKFULLY SON IS OKAY. VEHICLE HAD APPROXIMATELY 119,500
NHTSA complaint #11110961 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
Helena, MT
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Durango VIN: [XXX] Issue Type: Fuel System / Safety Hazard Description: During refueling, the vehicle repeatedly shuts the pump off and then sprays gasoline back out of the filler neck, creating a fire and injury hazard. This is a known defect covered under Dodge Customer Satisfaction Notification X39, which extends warranty coverage for the inlet check valve / ORVR failure on 2006–2008 Durango models. The symptoms match the documented defect exactly: pump shutoff, fuel expulsion, and fuel spray. This occurs at multiple stations and with different pumps. Stellantis customer service and local dealers have been unresponsive and will not acknowledge X39 unless forced. The defect poses a clear safety risk to me and others nearby during refueling. I am requesting NHTSA involvement to ensure Stellantis honors the X39 warranty extension and addresses this fuel system hazard. Safety Risk: Gasoline sprays out under pressure, contacting the vehicle, ground, and the person refueling. This is a fire hazard and exposes the user to fuel on skin and clothing. The condition is unpredictable and dangerous. Requested Action: Require Stellantis to inspect and repair the vehicle under CSN X39 and ensure compliance with the documented unlimited‑time warranty extension for this defect. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #11747356 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Olympia, WA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel spills out when you fill it up. I read there were safety recalls due to this issue for 2006 Dodge Durango's but a recall isn't appearing for my vehicle. When filling it fills fine until almost a full tank. Once it reaches full tank the gas pump clicks off then a gush of fuel spills out of my car. I bought it last year and it does it every time we put a full tank in it if you don't catch it and manually shut pump off before full. Bought the car used
NHTSA complaint #11709685 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 231,000 milesAmerican Fork, UTCrash
AIR BAGS
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle abruptly merged into his lane in front of him, prompting him to rapidly decrease speeds. However, the vehicle ahead was too close; as a result, the contact collided with the rear of the other vehicle, forcing his vehicle to careen to the shoulder of the roadway before coming to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. The air bag warning light was illuminated. A police report was filed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 15V313000 (Air Bags); the VIN was included, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 231,000
NHTSA complaint #11582337 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Spokane, WA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Every time filling full of gas, once full it SPRAYS gas into the air for 2 to 3 seconds. It's evident this is a manufacturing defect as multiple self reported incidents can be found online throught the years. This is vreating a significant fire risk as other vehicles can be pulling up near by. Date provided isn't accurate as this is constant if we let it fill
NHTSA complaint #11509165 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pontiac, MI
POWER TRAIN
Several repairs for sensor Labor: Check and advise the check engine light is on and the vehicle wants to stall when accelerating. Vehicle loses engine power but has not stalled completely (low/reverse solenoid circuit. Test and replaced transmission solenoid assembly; cost: $819.65, prior to that $1200.00, $546.00. I'm unemployed and the truck costing more repairs. The plastic on radiator has cracked all the way cross and leaks coolant, stop radiator leak encourage by dealership and to seal leak or replace radiator (it's upsetting and its cost me thousands of dollars, my last two SUV was dodge Durango and I love them but this one has given the most problems and cost me financially. Plus, when I purchased the dealership replace windshield because of flaw in glass and it wasn't repaired correctly and Oakland County Sheriff said my truck was dangerous, but you said it was fine. Plus, the wrapped chrome grill has been replaced twice because it bubbles up. Information listed at your dealerships: Purchased at Milosch's Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge (work performed) 3800 S. Lapeer Rd Lake Orion, MI 48359 Milosch Dodge Inc. 677 S. Lapeer Rd Lake Orion, MI 48326 Golling Chrysler Jeep Dodge Inc 2405 S. Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 2483343600 Firestone Complete Auto Care Pontiac/Waterford 2385 Elizabeth Lake Rd Waterford, MI 48328-3309 Tow company from sensor: Buckhorn Service 1258 S. Lapeer Road Po box 251 lake Orion MI 48360 (248)693-9375 Goodyear Auto Service Center 50300 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48342 (248)3356167 Monro Auto dba Speedy Auto 3484 Highland Rd. Waterford Mi 48328 (248)6816500 Other Tow companies had to tow under insurance policy for sensor. It's my truck[XXX] now current address [XXX] and the service work was completed under the following names in the system [XXX] Father),[XXX] (self) and son [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11447772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pontiac, MI
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Several repairs for sensor Labor: Check and advise the check engine light is on and the vehicle wants to stall when accelerating. Vehicle loses engine power but has not stalled completely (low/reverse solenoid circuit. Test and replaced transmission solenoid assembly; cost: $819.65, prior to that $1200.00, $546.00. I'm unemployed and the truck costing more repairs. The plastic on radiator has cracked all the way cross and leaks coolant, stop radiator leak encourage by dealership and to seal leak or replace radiator (it's upsetting and its cost me thousands of dollars, my last two SUV was dodge Durango and I love them but this one has given the most problems and cost me financially. Plus, when I purchased the dealership replace windshield because of flaw in glass and it wasn't repaired correctly and Oakland County Sheriff said my truck was dangerous, but you said it was fine. Plus, the wrapped chrome grill has been replaced twice because it bubbles up. Information listed at your dealerships: Purchased at Milosch's Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge (work performed) 3800 S. Lapeer Rd Lake Orion, MI 48359 Milosch Dodge Inc. 677 S. Lapeer Rd Lake Orion, MI 48326 Golling Chrysler Jeep Dodge Inc 2405 S. Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 2483343600 Firestone Complete Auto Care Pontiac/Waterford 2385 Elizabeth Lake Rd Waterford, MI 48328-3309 Tow company from sensor: Buckhorn Service 1258 S. Lapeer Road Po box 251 lake Orion MI 48360 (248)693-9375 Goodyear Auto Service Center 50300 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48342 (248)3356167 Monro Auto dba Speedy Auto 3484 Highland Rd. Waterford Mi 48328 (248)6816500 Other Tow companies had to tow under insurance policy for sensor. It's my truck[XXX] now current address [XXX] and the service work was completed under the following names in the system [XXX] Father),[XXX] (self) and son [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11447772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pontiac, MI
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Several repairs for sensor Labor: Check and advise the check engine light is on and the vehicle wants to stall when accelerating. Vehicle loses engine power but has not stalled completely (low/reverse solenoid circuit. Test and replaced transmission solenoid assembly; cost: $819.65, prior to that $1200.00, $546.00. I'm unemployed and the truck costing more repairs. The plastic on radiator has cracked all the way cross and leaks coolant, stop radiator leak encourage by dealership and to seal leak or replace radiator (it's upsetting and its cost me thousands of dollars, my last two SUV was dodge Durango and I love them but this one has given the most problems and cost me financially. Plus, when I purchased the dealership replace windshield because of flaw in glass and it wasn't repaired correctly and Oakland County Sheriff said my truck was dangerous, but you said it was fine. Plus, the wrapped chrome grill has been replaced twice because it bubbles up. Information listed at your dealerships: Purchased at Milosch's Palace Chrysler Jeep Dodge (work performed) 3800 S. Lapeer Rd Lake Orion, MI 48359 Milosch Dodge Inc. 677 S. Lapeer Rd Lake Orion, MI 48326 Golling Chrysler Jeep Dodge Inc 2405 S. Telegraph Rd. Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302 2483343600 Firestone Complete Auto Care Pontiac/Waterford 2385 Elizabeth Lake Rd Waterford, MI 48328-3309 Tow company from sensor: Buckhorn Service 1258 S. Lapeer Road Po box 251 lake Orion MI 48360 (248)693-9375 Goodyear Auto Service Center 50300 Woodward Avenue Pontiac, MI 48342 (248)3356167 Monro Auto dba Speedy Auto 3484 Highland Rd. Waterford Mi 48328 (248)6816500 Other Tow companies had to tow under insurance policy for sensor. It's my truck[XXX] now current address [XXX] and the service work was completed under the following names in the system [XXX] Father),[XXX] (self) and son [XXX]. INFORMATION Redacted PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11447772 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Mt Pleasant, SC
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Fuel erupts from fuel filler neck EVERY TIME the fuel tank is filled, even when filling very slowly. A half-gallon or more of fuel ends up violently spitting out of the filler neck onto people in the vicinity, onto the side of the car, and onto the ground—every time the vehicle is refueled. Many owners apparently have the exact same issue, judging by the large number of complaints on Durango and Dodge forums. Apparently, there was a recall covering model-year 2005 Durangos for this issue, but the issue is present on our 2006 Durango. This is a clear safety defect that could easily create an extremely dangerous situation.
NHTSA complaint #11440291 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Dexter, MI
STEERING
design issue on rack and pinion assembly. Basically metal transfer pipes on side of assembly rust out. This is my second Durango 2006 model to have this problem. Complete loss of steering assist occurs because of loss of power fluid out of fore mentioned pipes. The pipes cannot be repaired, entire rack and assembly must be replaced. Exposure to road salt is cause of rusting as assembly is totally exposed under vehicle. Stainless steel pipes are a better way except to bean counters.
NHTSA complaint #11437762 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Waverly, OH
POWER TRAIN
In the winter of 2020 i had to use my 4wd lock in my durango. It never come out of 4wd lock. As a former ase technician and auto center manager I have to say dodge has a mess on their hands. 1st off its ridiculous to stop the flow of technical information to the owners of chrysler vehicles due to globalization!? I have been working on this vehicle for months as my patience allows. All testing and troubleshooting place the issue back into electrical issues within these durangos. This is a dangerous problem so many people own older dodge & chrysler products affected by this transfer case problem, recall it and get it done! Now it has to go to a chrysler dealer to have the codes cleared by a dodge scanner. Issue with that is the local dodge dealer in the village i live is not known for honesty. I took my durango there when i had issues with security system. I was told it would need a $1000. computer to start, then maybe another $1000. I took it home put a security module in it, been driving it since. Hold Chrysler accountable, do something for these thousands of people who own nice looking nice running dodge products they can't drive due to transfer case issues, and its not just one issue, there are several issues & components in that system that are troublesome!!
NHTSA complaint #11429082 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TIPM / PCM (Computer modules) these items are affecting most Dodge vehicles that is listed already for recalls only in 2011-2013 and one earlier. This is happening in a lot of Dodges, mine is 1D4HB48N76F[XXX] (2006 Durango 4.7 SLT). They will stop running anywhere, it shuts the fuel pump off where the vehicles no longer gets gas and you have a full tank. It is only a computerized Dealer fix. Their recall for some vehicles will fix my 2006 also by the simply relay bypass that they are installing. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11420736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Baltimore, MD
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TIPM / PCM (Computer modules) these items are affecting most Dodge vehicles that is listed already for recalls only in 2011-2013 and one earlier. This is happening in a lot of Dodges, mine is 1D4HB48N76F[XXX] (2006 Durango 4.7 SLT). They will stop running anywhere, it shuts the fuel pump off where the vehicles no longer gets gas and you have a full tank. It is only a computerized Dealer fix. Their recall for some vehicles will fix my 2006 also by the simply relay bypass that they are installing. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11420736 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, OH
STEERING
Been losing power to the car while driving which cause me to lose my steering ability and the 4 wheel drive keeps kicking on and off while driving plus the wiper motor works sometimes and sometimes it don’t. The navigation system comes on and off whenever it wants to and the rear end keeps popping
NHTSA complaint #11418255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, OH
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Been losing power to the car while driving which cause me to lose my steering ability and the 4 wheel drive keeps kicking on and off while driving plus the wiper motor works sometimes and sometimes it don’t. The navigation system comes on and off whenever it wants to and the rear end keeps popping
NHTSA complaint #11418255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Hamilton, OH
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Been losing power to the car while driving which cause me to lose my steering ability and the 4 wheel drive keeps kicking on and off while driving plus the wiper motor works sometimes and sometimes it don’t. The navigation system comes on and off whenever it wants to and the rear end keeps popping
NHTSA complaint #11418255 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,504 milesMcdonough, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS STATIONARY, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT START. THE CONTACT EVENTUALLY GOT THE VEHICLE TO START HOWEVER, SEVERAL WARNING LIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH AND AN UNKNOWN RED WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FIVE STAR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF MACON (3068 RIVERSIDE DR, MACON, GA 31210) IN 2010 WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO COUNTRYSIDE CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (846 E 3RD ST, JACKSON, GA 30233) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 64,504.
NHTSA complaint #11402638 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100,000 milesRaleigh, NC
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2006 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN SXT, SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH LIFT GATE WHEN OPENING WITH KEY FAUB; LIFT GATE OPENS AND IMMEDIATELY GOES DOWN (WHEN STATIONARY). IF NEEDING TO GET GROCERIES, OR ANYTHING FROM THE REAR OF VAN, NEED TO HAVE ONE PERSON HOLDING THE LIFT GATE, SO THE OTHER PERSON CAN REMOVE ITEMS FROM VAN, TO AVOID THE LIFTGATE CRASHING DOWN ON YOU (CAUSING INJURY AND INABILITY FOR VEHICLE TO FUNCTION SAFELY). ALSO, PROBLEM WITH LEFT SLIDING DOOR LOCK; DOES NOT LOCK AND UNLOCK WITH KEY FAUB; HAVE TO MANUALLY LOCK AND UNLOCK, EVEN THOUGH THE REST OF THE DOORS LOCK/UNLOCK, WITH THE KEY FAUB. COUPLE OF YEARS AGO, PUT GROCERIES IN THE LEFT SIDE OF SLIDING DOOR AND THIS DOOR WOULD NOT CLOSE, ELECTRONICALLY, OR MANUALLY. HAD TO DRIVE HOME IN THE RAIN WITH THE LEFT SIDE SLIDING DOOR, WIDE OPEN. BELIEVE THE HATCH LIFT SUPPORT PART FOR RIGHT AND LEFT NEED REPLACING, HOWEVER, THE LEFT SLIDING LOCK/UNLOCK FEATURE MAY. OR MAY NOT BE ASSOCIATED WITH THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. IT LEAVES A CONSUMER TO GET A QUESTIONABLE DIAGNOSIS FROM DEALERS, OR MECHANICS, WHO SEE THIS AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO NFLATE THE PROBLEM WITH INACCURATE DIAGNOSIS AND OVERINFLATED CHARGES, TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A CONSUMER.
NHTSA complaint #11398462 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 210,000 milesWaxhaw, NC
POWER TRAIN
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IT WILL RANDOMLY SHUT OFF AND LOCK THE STEERING WHEEL. IT HAS HAPPENED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS BUT LUCKILY I HAVE BEEN AM TO RESTART THE VEHICLE AND GET IT OUT OF THE ROAD BEFORE BEING HIT.
NHTSA complaint #11396400 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 211,100 milesWoonsocket, RI
AIR BAGS
THE VEHICLE SURGES AND MAKES A RATTLING SOUD WHEN EXCELLING. FEELS LIKE IT'S LOSING POWER. IT DELAYS STARTING WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON. THE SUSPENSION FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO SNAP. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER.
NHTSA complaint #11395128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 211,100 milesWoonsocket, RI
SUSPENSION
THE VEHICLE SURGES AND MAKES A RATTLING SOUD WHEN EXCELLING. FEELS LIKE IT'S LOSING POWER. IT DELAYS STARTING WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON. THE SUSPENSION FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO SNAP. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER.
NHTSA complaint #11395128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 211,100 milesWoonsocket, RI
ENGINE
THE VEHICLE SURGES AND MAKES A RATTLING SOUD WHEN EXCELLING. FEELS LIKE IT'S LOSING POWER. IT DELAYS STARTING WHEN THE IGNITION IS ON. THE SUSPENSION FEELS LIKE IT'S GOING TO SNAP. THE ENGINE LIGHT AND AIR BAG LIGHT IS DISPLAYED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/CLUSTER.
NHTSA complaint #11395128 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 165,000 milesBayminette, AL
POWER TRAIN
THE 4WD SVC LIGHT WILL COME ON AT RANDOM WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. SOMETIMES IT WILL BE SHIFTING INTO 4X4 ON IT'S ON AND WHEN I MAKE A TURN, I CAN FEEL THE 4X4 WORKING WITHOUT EVER PHYSICALLY TURNING IT ON. OTHER TIMES, I CAN HEAR THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR MAKING NOISE FOR ABOUT 2 SECONDS WHEN I OPEN THE DOOR OR PRESS THE KEY FOB BUTTON. I PULLED A TROUBLE CODE OF C1404. FURTHER RESEARCH OF THIS CODE AND ISSUE RESULTS IN OVER 500 COMPLAINTS ONLINE. IT SEEMS TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE FIXED BY THE MANUFACTURER BEFORE THERE IS AN ACCIDENT. THIS JUST STARTED ON MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO ON 01/11/2021
NHTSA complaint #11389822 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesBurley, ID
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH IN SNOW, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD. THE CONTACT STATED NO WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE LOSS BRAKING FUNCTIONALITY FOR A SHORT WHILE HOWEVER, THE FUNCTIONALITY RETURNED AND THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO HIS DESTINATION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. UPON INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT ASSOCIATED THE FAILURE WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 05V554000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC) HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD BEEN INFORMED OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11374589 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 160,000 milesHarrion, NJ
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL STARTING TO SPILL FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE FUEL CHECK VALVE FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE RECURRED MULTIPLE TIMES. CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP OF PARAMUS (315 ROUTE 4 WEST, PARAMUS, NJ 07652) WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS ON THE VIN. THE CONTACT REFERENCED TSB NUMBER: 10128990 AS A POSSIBLE SOLUTION TO THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 160,000.
NHTSA complaint #11363450 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 50,000 milesAugusta, GA
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
MY DASH LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALER STATES THERE ISN'T A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM OR A RECALL.
NHTSA complaint #11328326 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.