2006 Dodge Durango

Do not drive

Owners filed 852 complaints about this vehicle with federal regulators, most often about the fuel system. It has been recalled 10 times.

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When it fails
020k40k60k90k120k200k
64,000 milesMedian miles at failure

713 complaints record an odometer reading. Failures cluster around 60,000–75,000 miles.

Most common 2006 Dodge Durango problems

398 of the 852 complaints (47%) are about the fuel system.

ComponentReportsCrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel System, Gasoline · fuel system366
005
Fuel/Propulsion System · fuel and propulsion system138
001
Air Bags · airbags68
605
Electrical System51
050
Engine34
211
Power Train · transmission24
000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly · fuel system17
000
Steering14
000
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Filler Pipe and Cap · fuel system12
000
Engine and Engine Cooling · engine9
000

2006 Dodge Durango fuel system problems

47% of all complaints

398 of the 852 complaints are about the fuel system. This is what owners describe:

  • leaks oil or fluid3% · 13

Share of the 398 fuel system complaints whose text describes each symptom. One complaint can describe several.

Typical mileage
56,444 mi
median of 363 reports
Peak year of filing
2010
140 fuel system complaints that year
Crashes · fires · injuries
0 · 0 · 5
in these complaints
Recalls on the fuel system
None
“The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered fuel leaking on the top of the fuel tank. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.”
Owner complaint, filed Sep 23, 2026 at 180,000 miles
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact stated that after refueling, fuel spewed from the tank. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the dealer confirmed a leak in the detention pump, which needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was not repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 1,000 and the current mileage was 110,000.”
Owner complaint, filed Feb 22, 2012 at 1,000 miles

Complaints and recalls over time

By year of filing
2005: 0 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'052006: 16 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2007: 25 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'072008: 22 complaints, 9 about the fuel system2009: 63 complaints, 46 about the fuel system'092010: 156 complaints, 140 about the fuel system2011: 143 complaints, 128 about the fuel system'112012: 105 complaints, 47 about the fuel system2013: 58 complaints, 6 about the fuel system'132014: 57 complaints, 19 about the fuel system2015: 67 complaints, 1 about the fuel system'152016: 62 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2017: 29 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'172018: 15 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2019: 13 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'192020: 5 complaints, 1 about the fuel system2021: 10 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'212022: 1 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2023: 1 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'232024: 1 complaints, 0 about the fuel system2025: 0 complaints, 0 about the fuel system'252026: 3 complaints, 1 about the fuel systemRecall 05V460000 (transmission)Recall 05V554000 (brakes)Recall 06V039000 (visibility)Recall 06V044000 (airbags)Recall 07V092000 (electrical system)Recall 09E012000 (headlights)Recall 15V313000 (airbags)Recall 16V352000 (airbags)NHTSA investigation EA21002NHTSA investigation EA15001NHTSA investigation PE14016NHTSA investigation AQ10001NHTSA investigation EA07003
All complaintsAbout the fuel systemRecall (red: the fuel system)NHTSA investigation opened

Complaints about the 2006 Durango peaked in 2010, with 156 filed that year. No recall on file covers the fuel system, the subject of 47% of the complaints. In 2026 owners filed 3 so far.

10 safety recalls

Part 573 reports
Air Bags › Frontal › Passenger Side › Inflator Module16V352000Do not drive
Filed May 24, 20164,648,270 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Air Bags › Frontal › Driver Side › Inflator Module15V313000Do not drive
Filed May 26, 20154,077,169 vehiclesChrysler (FCA US LLC)

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Exterior Lighting09E012000
Filed Apr 7, 200916,270 vehiclesSabersport

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel07V092000
Filed Mar 9, 2007328,424 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Suspension › Rear06V240000
Filed Jul 7, 2006230 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor06V067000
Filed Mar 8, 2006268,800 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Air Bags06V044000
Filed Feb 13, 2006335 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Switch/Wiring06V039000
Filed Feb 9, 200679,701 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL RE-FLASH THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip › Control Unit/Module05V554000
Filed Dec 8, 200516,317 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

Power Train › Automatic Transmission05V460000
Filed Oct 6, 2005256,409 vehiclesDaimlerchrysler Corporation

Defect. 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.

Remedy. 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.

All 10 campaigns on file, newest first.

NHTSA investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Before a recall there is often an investigation: NHTSA opens one when complaints or manufacturer data point to a safety defect. 7 name the 2006 Durango.

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA21002Open
Opened Sep 17, 2021airbags

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 …

Air Bag Inflator RuptureEngineering analysis EA15001Open
Opened Feb 24, 2015Led to recall 14V668airbags

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 …

Air Bag Inflator RupturePreliminary evaluation PE14016Closed
Opened Jun 11, 2014Closed Mar 2, 2015Led to recall 13V172000airbags

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 …

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditAudit query AQ10001Closed
Opened Nov 18, 2010Closed Dec 28, 2015unknown or other

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 …

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILUREEngineering analysis EA07003Closed
Opened Feb 14, 2007Closed Feb 8, 2008airbags

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 …

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILUREPreliminary evaluation PE06045Closed
Opened Oct 19, 2006Closed Feb 14, 2007airbags

Odi has upgraded this investigation to an engineering analysis (ea07-003) to continue its investigation of the subject issue.

STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTSEngineering analysis EA06004Open
Opened Mar 9, 2006steering

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 …

Technical service bulletins

71 on file

Repair instructions the manufacturer sent its dealers for the 2006 Durango. Not recalls: the fix is usually free only while the car is under warranty.

transmission 15equipment 15engine 11electrical system 10fuel system 9body and frame 4steering 2equipment adaptive/mobility 1
14-002-13 REV. AWarranty extensionMar 13, 2013fuel system

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X48 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel filler tube if the condition occurs.When removing the existing fuel filler tube note how it comes out to aid in installation of the new part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.

14-002-13 REV. AWarranty extensionMar 13, 2013fuel system

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X48 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel filler tube if the condition occurs.When removing the existing fuel filler tube note how it comes out to aid in installation of the new part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.

14-002-13 REV. AWarranty extensionMar 13, 2013fuel system

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X48 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel filler tube if the condition occurs.When removing the existing fuel filler tube note how it comes out to aid in installation of the new part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling event.

14-002-13Warranty extensionJan 30, 2013fuel system

Fuel Spit Back During Refueling Due To Inlet Check Valve (X48 Lifetime Warranty Extension) This bulletin involves replacing the fuel filler tube if the condition occurs. NOTE: When removing the existing fuel filler tube note how it comes out to aid in installation of the new part. Some customers may experience a fuel spit back condition during a refueling …

14-002-13REV.AService Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 13, 2013fuel system

SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

SB-14-002-13Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJan 30, 2013fuel system

JEEP: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. DUE TO INLET CHECK VALVE, WHEN REFUELING VEHICLE, THE FUEL WOULD SPIT BACK AND THE FUEL FILLER TUBE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. MODEL 2005-2006 DURANGO. *PE

Showing the newest 6 of 9 bulletins about the fuel system, and any warranty extensions or service campaigns.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA 5-star safety ratings
Version testedOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover risk
2006 Dodge Durango 4-DR.———★★★★★19.1%

New Car Assessment Program results for this model year. Ratings compare cars of similar size and weight only.

What owners reported

Newest filings
Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Sep 23, 2026180,000 milesCA

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered fuel leaking on the top of the fuel tank. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 30, 2026MT

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)

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 8, 2026WA

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

Air BagsCrash
Filed Apr 11, 2024231,000 milesUT

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

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 26, 2023WA

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

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jan 17, 2022MI

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 Wo

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 12, 2021SC

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.

Steering
Filed Oct 22, 2021MI

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.

Power Train
Filed Aug 14, 2021OH

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!!

Electrical System
Filed Jun 13, 2021MD

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).

Visibility/Wiper
Filed May 24, 2021OH

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

Electrical System
Filed Mar 12, 202164,504 milesGA

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.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 1, 2021100,000 milesNC

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.

Power Train
Filed Feb 16, 2021210,000 milesNC

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.

Air Bags
Filed Feb 8, 2021211,100 milesRI

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.

Power Train
Filed Jan 25, 2021165,000 milesAL

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Filed Nov 13, 2020160,000 milesID

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.

Fuel System, Gasoline
Filed Oct 8, 2020160,000 milesNJ

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.

Electrical System
Filed Jun 11, 202050,000 milesGA

MY DASH LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALER STATES THERE ISN'T A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM OR A RECALL. *TR

Steering
Filed Mar 3, 2020230,000 milesGA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT STARTUP THE STEERING CEASED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT EXTRA EFFORT WAS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO BE DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 230,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

EngineFire
Filed Jan 27, 2020253,000 milesCA

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.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Dec 25, 201980,000 milesVA

THE GAS TANK OVERFILLS WHEN FILLING THE TANK. WHEN I FILL THE TANK AT THE GAS STATION THE PUMP WILL NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL AFTER THE TANK OVERFLOWS ONTO THE VEHICLE AND THE GROUND.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 11, 2019195,000 milesDE

WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE THE PUMP SHUTS OFF THEN FUEL SPEWS OUT. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME IT IS FUELED. THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY. THIS IS A FIRE HAZZARD AS WELL AS A POLLUTION PROBLEM. IT'S MY UNDERSTANDING THE 2005 MODEL WAS RECALLED FOR THIS PROBLEM. I RECENTLY PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE USED WITH 195000 MILES. I ALSO SEE WHERE SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME ISSUE ON YOUR WEBSITE.

Air Bags
Filed Oct 9, 2019CA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND THE CHECK ENGINE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND RESTARTED. ALSO, WHILE FILLING UP THE FUEL TANK, THE PUMP CLICKED OFF AT APPROXIMATELY HALF A TANK WITHOUT FILLING UP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO CONTINUE FILLING UP THE TANK, FUEL SPEWED FROM THE NOZZLE. THE FAILURES RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO HADDAD DODGE RAM (661-241-8095, LOCATED AT 3000 HARRIS RD, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93313) WHERE IT WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TECHNICIAN DID NOT REVEAL THE RECALL PARTS THAT WERE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURES RECURRED AND THE AIR BAG INDICATORS ILLUMINATED OCCASIONALLY AFTER THE RECALL REPAIRS WERE PERFORMED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT PROVIDED.

Power Train
Filed Jul 21, 2019125,000 milesWY

MY DODGE DURANGO WILL ENGAGE BY ITSELF INTO 4 WHEEL DRIVE WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW OR VERY HIGH SPEED-IT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE TRANSFER CASE ELECTRICLY-COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT WHEN THIS DOES IT ON IT'S OWN OUT OF NOWHERE & MANY COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED ABOUT THIS ISSUE-IT DOES IT AT STOPPING,GOING SLOW OR EVEN AT 75 MPH

Air Bags
Filed Jul 2, 2019180,000 milesVA

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WHITTEN BROTHERS CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (10701 MIDLOTHIAN TURNPIKE, RICHMOND, VA 23235, (804) 378-0707) WHO STATED THAT DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WAS NEEDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND PROVIDED CASE NUMBER: 59082479. NO FURTHER ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 180,000.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Jun 19, 2019145,000 milesWI

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE REFUELING THE VEHICLE AT A FUEL STATION, THE PUMP SHUT OFF AND THE FUEL RAPIDLY SPEWED OUT ALL OVER THE GROUND. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 145,000.

EngineCrash
Filed Apr 22, 201970,000 milesNJ

HEAVY RAIN WHEN WIPERS ARE ON VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WIND SHEILD WIPERS

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 9, 2019173,000 milesME

EVERY TIME I GO TO FILL MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO SLT IT WILL FILL AND THE GAS PUMP WILL STOP AND TURN OFF BUT THEN THE TRUCK WILL SPIT FUEL BACK OUT. THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK AND A GAS STATION EVERYTIME. PLEASE EMAIL ME @ [XXX] OR CALL @ [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TT

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 9, 2019173,000 milesME

EVERY TIME I GO TO FILL THE TANK WHILE THE CAR IS IN PARK AT A GAS STATION THE PUMP WILL STOP CAUSE THE TRUCK IS FULL AND THEN THE TRUCK WILL SPIT FUEL BACK OUT.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Apr 1, 2019190,000 milesMD

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PUMPING FUEL INTO THE VEHICLE, THE FUEL SENSOR ON THE TANK DID NOT WORK. AS A RESULT, FUEL OVERFLOWED FROM THE FUEL TANK OPENING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE BEGAN ON APPROXIMATELY JUNE 15, 2018. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 190,000.

Electrical System
Filed Mar 30, 2019129,186 milesFL

MY VEHICLE STARTED AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. IT'S SWITCHING MY TIRES FROM ALL WHEEL DRIVE TO EITHER 4LOW OR 4LOCK WHILE I'M DRIVING AND I CAN'T HARDLY GET MY VEHICLE TO TURN WHILE DRIVING WHEN IT DOES THIS. I HAD MY ENGINE ON AND IN PARK AND HEARD THE NOISE FROM UNDERNEATH. IT'S THE SAME EXACT NOISE THAT'S MADE WHEN I SWITCH FROM AWD TO EITHER 4LOW OR 4WD. THIS ISSUE IS OCCURRING WHILE I'M DRIVING AND I FEEL IT MAINLY WHEN I'M MAKING A TURN.

Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Filed Mar 11, 2019163,727 milesKY

TRANSFER CASE MOTOR ACTUATOR ENGAGES UPON UNLOCKING THE DOORS USING THE WIRELESS REMOTE ENTRY REMOTE, ALSO WHEN USING MY TRUNK OPENING BUTTON FROM THE REMOTE SOMETIMES THE TRANSFER CASE MOTOR WILL ACTUATE THE TRUCK WILL SOMETIMES SHIFT ITSELF INTO 4 WHEEL LOCK AND 4-WHEEL LOW SITTING AT A RED LIGHT WHILE I'M IN DRIVE THIS CANNOT HAPPEN AT SPEED IT CREATES AN IMMEDIATE SAFETY CONCERN BECAUSE IT CAN CREATE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE CAUSING AN IMMINENT CRASH. BY THE TRANSFER CASE ENGAGING 4-WHEEL DRIVE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IT CREATES A VIOLENT COLLISION BETWEEN THE TRANSMISSION OUTPUT SHAFT AND THE INPUT SHAFT OF THE TRANSFER CASE CAUSING TRANSMISSION AND AND TRANSFER CASE FAILURE AND LOSS OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE WHAT CAN CAUSE A COLLISION THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR YEARS FROM 2002 AT LEAST 2008 DODGE DURANGOS AND DODGE RAMS I AM A FORD STST SENIOR MASTER CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN AND I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT THIS ISSUE HAS NOT BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE GOVERNMENT YET THIS IS COMPLETELY UNCALLED FOR AND DODGE NEEDS TO BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS RELATED TO THIS MALFUNCTION THE PROBLEM LIES WITHIN THE ELECTRICAL WIRING IN THE MODULE BETWEEN THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE SWITCH INSIDE THE CAB OF THE TRUCK AND THE BODY CONTROL MODULE THEN IT'S SPLICES OFF AND PIGGYBACKS TO THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THOSE THREE LEGS THERE IS A PROBLEM WHETHER IT BE IN THE MODULE THE WIRING OR BOTH AND IT NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. B

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Feb 19, 2019143,000 milesIA

WHEN FILLING UP ON GASOLINE IT WILL OVER FLOW OUT OF THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE FILLER TUBE. SIMILAR TO THE OTHER RECALL POSSIBLY THE SAME ISSUE THAT AFFECTED 2005 MODELS

Engine
Filed Nov 28, 201891,000 milesNV

COMMON PROBLEM PERSISTS WITH THIS MODEL EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS ARE FAULTY AND CAUSE A EXHAUST LEAK ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE OF THE ENGINE COSTING AROUND 1,000 TO FIX. MINE HAS THE SAME ISSUE WHEN YOU HAVE A COLD ENGINE YOU HEAR A TICKING NOISE AND IT IS CAUSED BY BAD PARTS FROM THE FACTORY. THIS REPAIR IS VERY COMMON ON THESE MODELS. THIS ISSUE IS A MAJOR ISSUE WITH CHANGING THEM DUE TO BREAKAGE OF THE MANIFOLD BOLTS THAT COST EXTREME AMOUNTS TO FIX AND SOMETIMES IF REPAIRED WRONG COSTING A ENGINE REPLACEMENT.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 5, 201895,054 milesOH

LEAKING MASSIVE FUEL ON FILL UPS EACH TIME. DONE THIS FOREVER. RUSTING IN AREA WHERE HAPPENS BADLY.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 5, 201897,543 milesWI

FUEL GUSHING OUT WHEN FILLING UP TANK.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 5, 2018100,000 milesIN

LEAKING LARGE AMOUNTS OF FUEL OVERFLOW WHEN AT GAS STATION FILLING UP GAS TANK.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 5, 2018104,599 milesLA

FUEL OVERFLOWS WHEN FILLING UP

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Nov 5, 2018106,000 milesNJ

FUEL SPILLS OUT WHEN FUELING EVERY TIME.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Oct 1, 201857,000 milesNJ

THERE WAS INDEED A RECALL FOR THE 2005 AND 2006 MODEL YEARS OF MY VEHICLE FROM CHRYSLER FOR A FUEL SAFETY ISSUE OF MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF FUEL SPILLING OUT OF THE TANK DURING FUEL UPS. THEY ACKNOWLEDGE, THE RECALL WAS CUT OFF EXACTLY ONE DAY PRIOR TO THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE'S MANUFACTURING DATE. THE PART IDENTIFIED WAS A FAULT WITH THE FUEL INLET CHECK VALVE. DODGE IDENTIFIED THE ONLY RECOURSE FOR THIS VEHICLE IS TO PETITION THE NHTSA AND HOPE THEY RECALL IT TO REPLACE IT BY DODGE, OR PAY FOR A REPAIR MYSELF OUT OF POCKET FOR A KNOWN AND ACKNOWLEDGED DEFECT. THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD WITH THE VEHICLE AND I AM NOTICING THE SAME ISSUE ON ALL DODGE DURANGOS I OBSERVE ON THE ROAD NOW, WITH RUSTY QUARTER PANELS DUE TO FUEL SPILL AND SATURATION ISSUES IN THE SAME SPOT.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Sep 24, 201856,000 milesNJ

DURING FUEL UP IT OVER SPILLS OUT A LOT OF FUEL EACH TIME AT THE GAS STATION. I SEE THERE WERE RECALLS FOR THE PRIOR YEARS OF THE SAME VEHICLE. THIS PROBLEM HAS IDENTICAL SYMPTOMS.

Fuel/Propulsion System
Filed Aug 12, 201890,000 milesIN

VEHICLE SPITS OUT GAS WHILE REFUELING.

Power Train
Filed Jul 23, 2018150,000 milesMN

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE OPTION WOULD INADVERTENTLY ENGAGE. HOWEVER, WHEN THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE BUTTON WAS DEPRESSED TO DISENGAGE, IT FAILED AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND SERVICE 4-WHEEL DRIVE WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND STATED THAT THE ACTUATOR FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 150,000.

Unknown or OtherFire
Filed Jul 12, 2018119,500 milesFL

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

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 21, 2018189,000 milesUT

IGNITION CUTS OUT WHILE DRIVING EVEN AT FREEWAY SPEEDS. DODGE DEALER HAD IT HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING WITH COMPUTER HOOKED UP AND COULDN'T FIX IT.

Unknown or Other
Filed Apr 17, 2018147,500 milesAZ

DURANGO STALLS WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. STARTS BACK UP. NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON. RPM'S REV UP AND DOWN WHILE IDILING. HAD COMPUTER FLASHED, BUT THAT DIDN'T FIX ISSUE. STILL STALLS.

Air Bags
Filed Apr 10, 2018IN

TAKATA RECALL CALLED MULTIPLE TIMES TO DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THIS TAKEN CARE OF AND IT NEVER HAPPENS. ALWAYS TOLD THEY ARE OUT OF AIRBAGS. THEN RECEIVE ANOTHER CARD IN THE MAIL SAYING THERE ARE IN. CALL AND THEY DON'T HAVE ANY. SICK OF THIS SAME THING TIME AFTER TIME.

Structure › Body
Filed Jan 28, 2018120,000 milesIA

HIL ADDING GAS, THE FUEL OVERFLOW DOES NOT SHUT OFF WHEN FULL. GAS SPILLS OUT OF THE TUBE AND RUNS DOWN THE SIDE OF THE DURANGO AND ONTO THE GROUND. THERE IS CONSIDERABLE RUSTING UNDER THE FILL TUBE. I PURCHASED THSI VEHICLE 4 YEARS AGO AND IT HAS ALWAYS DONE THIS. THE RUST AREA HAD BEEN REPAIRED PRIOR TO ME PURCHASING SO I AM ASSUMING THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE MY OWNERSHIP AS WELL.

Electrical System
Filed Dec 30, 2017131,003 milesTN

MY DASH PANEL LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER MODELS OF MY YEAR BUT MY VIN WAS INCLUDED. THIS NEEDS TO BEE LOOKED AT.

Complaints 1-50 of 852, newest first, reproduced as filed.

Across model years

Worst on record: 1999
YearComplaintsRecallsFiresDeathsAssessment
202615100Routine
20258000Routine
202414000Routine
202332200Routine
202261710Routine
2021208840Above average
202056230Routine
2019146420Routine
2018233500Above average
2017215220Above average
2016161310Routine
2015505440Above average
20147851190Above average
201364011340High concern
201264010320High concern
20118008570High concern
200912410Do not drive
200897220Do not drive
2007191410Do not drive
2006 — this page8521090Do not drive
20051,5679213Do not drive
20041,1159742Do not drive
20033396180Above average
20024236133Fatalities reported
20016657200High concern
20001,07542611Fatalities reported
19991,9675201Fatalities reported
19989656120High concern
19974210Routine

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2006 Dodge Durango: questions buyers ask

Is the 2006 Dodge Durango a good car?

It is not among the Durango years to avoid. Owners filed 852 complaints, against about 464 for a typical Durango year. The most common complaint is about the fuel system (47%).

What is the most common problem with the 2006 Dodge Durango?

The fuel system: 398 of the 852 complaints (47%) are about it. Owners most often say it leaks oil or fluid (3%). The typical report comes at 56,444 miles.

How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Durango have?

10 safety recalls on file with NHTSA, the most recent filed May 24, 2016. 2 of them carry a do-not-drive or park-outside warning. The largest, 16V352000, covered 4,648,270 vehicles. Recall repairs are free at a dealer; whether a specific car still has one open depends on its VIN.

At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Durango problems start?

Half of the complaints that record an odometer reading came in before 64,000 miles. For the fuel system the midpoint is 56,444 miles.

Has NHTSA investigated the 2006 Dodge Durango?

Yes, 7 times. The latest, EA21002 ("Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture"), was opened Sep 17, 2021 and is still open. 3 investigations are open.

Are there service bulletins for the 2006 Dodge Durango?

The manufacturer filed 71 technical service bulletins and other notices for it with NHTSA, most of them about the transmission (15), the engine (11) and the electrical system (10). They include a warranty extension, 14-002-13 REV. A, filed Mar 13, 2013. A bulletin is a repair instruction to dealers, not a recall: the fix is usually free only under warranty.

Reading this record

NHTSA has issued a do-not-drive warning for a recall on this vehicle.

Complaint counts track how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road as much as they track quality. A common model from 2013 has had a decade to accumulate reports; a rare one from last year has not. The signal worth weighing is in the severity columns, in whether the same component keeps appearing, and in whether the manufacturer eventually opened a recall for it.

Recall repairs are free for as long as the recall stands. Check whether a specific car still has open work at NHTSA's VIN lookup.

Most recent recall on file: May 24, 2016. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.