Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2006 Dodge Durango — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2011 to Dec 2011
The most reported issue is fuel system, gasoline problems (387 complaints). 16 complaints involved crashes. 9 involved fires.
Open Safety Recalls (10)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V352000
Component: 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 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.
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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 15V313000
Component: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 09E012000
Component: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 06V240000
Component: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 05V460000
Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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.
Risk: IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 06V044000
Component: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA Campaign: 06V039000
Component: 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.
Fix: DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA Campaign: 07V092000
Component: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 06V067000
Component: 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.
Fix: 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.
NHTSA Campaign: 05V554000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
Risk: THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
Fix: 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.
Owner-Reported Issues (20 of 850)
Fuel/propulsion System →4 issues
Your car spills gasoline when you fill up the tank. Once the tank gets close to full, the pump clicks off as normal, but then a large amount of fuel gushes out of the filler opening. This happens every time you fill up to a complete tank, and you have to stop the pump manually before it reaches full to prevent the spill. While you've seen recall notices for this issue on other 2006 Dodge Durangos, yours hasn't been included in a recall. The fix will likely involve inspecting and possibly replacing the fuel filler neck or anti-overflow valve that's supposed to stop fuel from backing up.
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When you fill your gas tank completely, gasoline sprays into the air for 2-3 seconds after the pump shuts off. This creates a fire hazard, especially if other vehicles are nearby at the pump. The fix will likely involve inspecting or replacing the fuel filler neck and its anti-overflow valve.
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Every time you fill your gas tank, fuel violently sprays out of the filler neck—sometimes a half-gallon or more—onto you, the car's side, and the ground, even when filling slowly. This is a known issue affecting multiple Durango owners and was reportedly recalled on 2005 models, but your 2006 is experiencing the same problem. The fix likely involves replacing or adjusting the fuel filler neck assembly to allow proper venting during refueling.
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Your gas tank overfills when you're trying to fill it at the pump. The pump's automatic shutoff isn't working properly, so gas continues flowing into the tank and spills out onto your vehicle and the ground even when the tank is full. This is a fuel system issue where the fill-stop mechanism needs inspection and likely repair or replacement.
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Power Train →3 issues
Your engine randomly shuts off while you're driving, and when it does, the steering wheel locks up. This has happened several times, and while you've been able to restart the vehicle and move it to safety, it creates a dangerous situation on the road.
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Your 4WD lock engaged and won't disengage from 4WD mode. Based on testing, the problem appears to be electrical rather than mechanical. You'll need a Chrysler dealer with their specific diagnostic scanner to clear the codes and identify the exact electrical fault in the transfer case system.
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Your 4WD service light turns on randomly while driving at highway speeds, and your truck sometimes shifts into 4x4 mode on its own without you pressing the button — you can feel it engaging, especially when turning. You may also hear the transfer case motor making noise for a couple seconds when you open the door or press the key fob. The trouble code C1404 was pulled, indicating an electronic issue with the 4WD system. The fix will likely involve diagnosing and repairing the transfer case motor or its electronic control module.
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Electrical System →3 issues
Your vehicle wouldn't start while parked, and when it finally did start, multiple warning lights flashed on the dashboard including an unknown red warning light. Two different dealerships diagnosed the problem as a faulty instrument cluster and recommended replacement, but the issue continued even after one repair attempt. The warning lights and starting problems keep coming back.
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Your liftgate opens with the key fob but immediately drops back down on its own, creating a safety hazard if someone is loading groceries—you need a second person to hold it up. Additionally, your left sliding door won't lock or unlock with the key fob like your other doors do, requiring manual operation. A couple years ago, the left sliding door wouldn't close electronically or manually, forcing you to drive home in the rain with it wide open. The liftgate support struts and the left door lock mechanism likely need replacement to resolve these issues.
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Your dashboard lights have stopped working. The dealer has indicated there is no technical bulletin or recall available for this issue, meaning it may not be a widespread known problem.
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Steering →2 issues
Your steering rack and pinion assembly has metal transfer pipes that rust out when exposed to road salt, causing power steering fluid to leak and resulting in a complete loss of power steering assist. This is a design flaw that affects multiple 2006 Durangos, and the entire rack and pinion assembly must be replaced since the pipes cannot be repaired individually. The fix will involve replacing the complete steering rack and pinion assembly with a new or rebuilt unit.
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Your steering system stopped working when you started the vehicle, requiring extra effort to turn the wheel and maneuver. This happened at around 230,000 miles. The issue may involve the power steering pump, belt, or hydraulic system that helps make steering easier.
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Air Bags →1 issue
You were in a collision where another vehicle merged in front of you and you hit its rear end, but your airbags didn't deploy even though the airbag warning light was on. After researching the issue, you discovered this matches a known recall (Campaign 15V313000) affecting your vehicle. The airbags are a critical safety feature that should have activated during the crash to protect you.
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Service Brakes, Hydraulic →1 issue
While driving at 30 mph in snow, you pressed the brake pedal and heard an unusual noise, then temporarily lost braking power — though it came back on its own and you reached your destination safely. No warning lights appeared on your dashboard. This happened at around 160,000 miles, and you believe it may be related to a known brake system issue affecting your vehicle model. The brake system may need to be inspected for hydraulic leaks, air in the lines, or failing components that could cause temporary loss of braking power.
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Engine →1 issue
Your vehicle caught fire and became completely engulfed in flames while parked, with the front end charred and burned out. The fire department extinguished the flames, but no injuries occurred. The cause of the fire hasn't been determined yet, and you'll need to have the vehicle towed and inspected by a dealer or mechanic to understand what ignition source or fuel system component failed.
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Power Train,unknown Or Other,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your truck's check engine light is on, and the engine loses power when you accelerate, sometimes nearly stalling. Your transmission solenoid assembly has been replaced, and your radiator has cracked and is leaking coolant. Fixing these issues will likely involve diagnosing the engine sensors, replacing the transmission solenoid, and either sealing or replacing the radiator.
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Electrical System,fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
Your vehicle may suddenly stop running and shut off the fuel pump, leaving you stranded even though you have a full tank of gas. This is caused by a faulty computer module (TIPM/PCM) that controls the fuel system. The dealer can fix this by installing a relay bypass to restore fuel pump operation.
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Steering,electrical System,visibility/wiper →1 issue
Your car is losing electrical power while you're driving, which causes you to lose power steering control. Your 4-wheel drive system engages and disengages on its own, your windshield wipers work intermittently, your navigation system turns on and off unexpectedly, and you're hearing popping sounds from the rear of the vehicle. This likely involves diagnosing and repairing the electrical system to restore stable power distribution throughout the vehicle.
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Suspension,air Bags,engine →1 issue
Your Durango surges and rattles when accelerating, with a noticeable loss of power. The engine takes longer than normal to start once you turn the key. Your suspension feels unstable, as if it might fail. Both your engine warning light and airbag warning light are illuminated on your dashboard.
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Fuel System, Gasoline →1 issue
While refueling your 2006 Dodge Durango, the check engine light came on and fuel started spilling from the fuel filler neck. A mechanic diagnosed a failed fuel check valve as the cause. This problem happened multiple times even after being reported to the dealer, and Chrysler confirmed there were no recalls available for your vehicle.
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