Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
2009 Dodge Durango — Known Issues & Recalls
Complaints from Jan 2013 to Dec 2009
The most reported issue is air bags problems (3 complaints). 1 complaint involved crashes. 1 involved fire.
Open Safety Recalls (4)
NHTSA Campaign: 16V947000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 2010. 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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S92. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were accidentally excluded from recall 15V-313.
NHTSA Campaign: 18V021000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Chrysler is also recalling certain 2009 RAM 3500, RAM 2500, RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 5500 Cab Chassis, Dodge Durango, Chrysler Aspen, RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Dakota, Dodge Challenger, and Dodge Charger vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the passenger frontal air bag, these passenger air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling.
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
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: 13V038000
Component: POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Fix: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
Owner-Reported Issues (19 of 19)
Air Bags →3 issues
Your 2009 Dodge Durango is subject to two Takata airbag recalls (campaigns 16V352000 and 16V947000), but the replacement parts have been unavailable for an unreasonable length of time. You haven't experienced an airbag failure, but the manufacturer hasn't been notified of the extended delay. Getting your airbags replaced will require visiting a dealership once parts become available.
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Your Durango is subject to a Takata airbag recall, but replacement parts have been difficult to obtain and the repair keeps getting delayed. With Takata's bankruptcy, you're concerned the recall may never be completed, leaving your vehicle with potentially unsafe airbags. You're unable to sell or trade the car until the recall is done, and you're losing money on the vehicle's value each day. Completing this recall will require obtaining replacement airbag components from the manufacturer or dealer and having them professionally installed.
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You brought your 2009 Dodge Durango to the dealership for a recall repair on the driver's side airbag. Before starting the work, they told you they wouldn't be responsible for any damage to your vehicle because of its age, which concerned you since you were bringing it in for a safety-related recall. You feel this is unfair — you shouldn't have to pay for potential damage when addressing a safety issue. The repair would involve replacing or servicing the driver's side airbag system.
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Fuel System, Gasoline →3 issues
Your fuel tank won't fill up properly — it takes about 45 minutes to completely fill instead of the usual few minutes. The problem is caused by a clogged screen inside the fuel tank that's blocked with particles and debris, preventing fuel from entering the tank. Additionally, the tank has started to rust due to a gas leak. Fixing this will likely involve removing and cleaning or replacing the fuel tank screen, and possibly repairing or replacing the fuel tank itself if rust damage is significant.
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When you fill up your gas tank, fuel shoots out of the filler neck once the tank gets nearly full, causing gasoline to spill onto the ground every time you refuel. This creates a potential fire hazard from the spilled fuel. The issue likely involves the fuel filler neck assembly or the vent system that's supposed to allow air to escape as the tank fills.
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When you fill up your gas tank completely, fuel spurts back out of the filler neck instead of staying in the tank. This is the same problem that was recalled for other model years, but your 2006 model year wasn't included in that recall. The fix would likely involve inspecting or replacing the fuel filler neck assembly to correct the overflow issue.
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Power Train →3 issues
Your Durango is leaking oil due to a failed transmission oil cooler. A mechanic confirmed the part is defective, and this has apparently been a widespread problem affecting multiple vehicles. The part is on back order, and you're waiting for the manufacturer to send a replacement once it becomes available.
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Your Dodge Durango lurches and thumps when braking at low speeds. A mechanic identified a loose rear axle pinion nut as the cause. Although Chrysler has issued a recall for this same problem on 9.25 rear axles, your vehicle has an 8.25 rear axle and was not included in the recall. The repair will likely involve tightening or replacing the rear axle pinion nut and lock washer.
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Your 2009 Dodge Durango 4WD is lurching and thumping when you brake at low speeds. A mechanic identified the problem as a loose rear axle pinion nut, which is actually part of a recall (N08130925-051) for this model — but only for vehicles with a 9.25 rear axle. Your vehicle has an 8.25 rear axle, so Chrysler says the recall doesn't apply to you, even though you have the same problem. The repair will likely involve tightening or replacing the pinion nut in your rear axle.
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Electrical System →2 issues
Your truck has experienced multiple dangerous incidents related to engine idle control. The engine has stalled while driving at highway speeds, raced to 4,000 RPM at a stop light and accelerated on its own without the driver touching the gas pedal—causing a collision with five vehicles. You're also noticing poor fuel economy and racing idle in general. The problem may be related to the electrical system or throttle body and likely requires professional diagnosis and cleaning or replacement of the throttle body or related electrical components.
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Your instrument cluster lights, radio, and dashboard warnings flashed on and off unexpectedly, and you heard a loud clicking noise from under the hood even after turning off the engine. The dealer found that an electrical junction box under the dash had corroded due to water entering from somewhere in the roof area, requiring a replacement costing over $800. The same problem happened again in 2013, this time preventing the vehicle from starting, and the dealer again replaced the junction box for another $775.
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Electrical System,seats →1 issue
Your 2009 Dodge Durango caught fire while parked, with flames originating in the driver's seat area and engulfing the driver's seat and door panel. An independent inspector determined the fire started in the driver's seat motor control switch that operates the seat adjustment mechanism. The manufacturer declined to repair the vehicle due to its age and warranty status. Fixing this issue would require replacing the faulty seat motor control switch and inspecting the electrical wiring for fire damage.
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Vehicle Speed Control →1 issue
Your vehicle accelerated on its own after you put it in Park, even when you pressed the brakes. You had difficulty steering the vehicle and couldn't stop it until it crashed into your garage. The brakes and speed control system did not respond as expected.
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Service Brakes →1 issue
When it's cold outside, you might hear a loud clicking noise at your brake pedal when you come to a stop, along with a hissing sound from the air pump near the firewall. In some cases, your brakes may not feel as responsive as they should. The brake booster may need inspection or replacement to resolve these issues.
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Steering →1 issue
Your steering occasionally becomes unresponsive when you make right turns through standing water, and this has happened about five times over the past three to four years. Pressing the gas pedal restores steering control. This issue suggests water may be interfering with steering system components or electrical connections during wet conditions. The fix will likely involve inspecting the steering system for water intrusion points and replacing any damaged steering components or connectors.
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Fuel/propulsion System →1 issue
When you fill your gas tank, it overflows and spills gasoline down the side of the truck and onto the ground, even after the pump clicks off. This has happened multiple times. The issue appears to be related to a known problem in earlier Dodge Durango models. A mechanic will likely need to inspect or replace the fuel filler neck or vent system that prevents proper overflow.
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Electrical System,latches/locks/linkages →1 issue
Your cooling fan continues running even after you turn off the engine, forcing you to disconnect the battery to stop it—this is caused by a faulty relay. Additionally, your roof hatch is leaking, and replacement parts are difficult to obtain from your dealer, taking weeks to arrive. Fixing the cooling fan requires replacing the faulty cooling fan relay, while the roof hatch leak will likely need new hatch seals or a replacement hatch assembly.
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Unknown Or Other →1 issue
Your Durango is experiencing rust buildup in the area underneath the fuel fill door. This is a cosmetic and structural concern that could worsen over time if left untreated. The repair would involve cleaning away the rust and applying protective coating or sealant to prevent further corrosion.
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Suspension →1 issue
Your truck's suspension makes loud squeaking noises, which you don't hear from other vehicles. This is an annoying sound that happens with your suspension system. The fix will likely involve inspecting and lubricating suspension components like bushings, ball joints, or sway bar links.
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