2006 DODGE Durango Problems & Complaints
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
387 complaints
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.
Oct 08, 2020
FROM THE TIME MY VEHICLE WAS NEW I HAD ISSUES WITH THE GAS NOZZLE CLICKING OFF BUT THE GAS COMING BACK OUT OF THE TANK. IN THE BEGINNING IT WAS A VERY LITTLE BIT AND I COULD STAND THERE AND MONITOR IT AND PUMP IN SLOWLY AND IT WOULDN?T DO IT. IT HAS STEADILY PROGRESSED TO WHERE EVERY TIME I TRY AND FILL MY TANK THE GAS PUMP WOULD CLICK OFF BUT THE GAS GUSHES OUT ONTO ME AND THE CAR AND THE PAVEMENT ? ANYWHERE FROM 2 TO 5 CUPS OF GAS. THE TANK ISN'T EVEN FULL WHEN IT DOES THIS. I HAVE HAD IT DO IT WHEN I HAVE ONLY PUMPED 1 GALLON INTO THE TANK AND CONTINUE TO CLICK OFF EVERY COUPLE OF CENTS. IT TAKES AT LEAST 10 MINUTES TO PUT GAS IN MY TANK AND THEN IT ISN'T FULL. IT DOES THIS NO MATTER WHAT GAS STATION I GO TO. I HAVE HAD THE TPS REPLACED 3 TIMES, THE FUEL PUMP TWICE......I CAN'T HELP BUT FEEL THAT ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS ARE INTER-RELATED. MY MINOR CONCERN IS THAT THIS WILL CAUSE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY FOR ME AS I HAVE ACUTE ASTHMA/BREATHING ISSUES. THIS HAS CAUSED ASTHMA ATTACKS THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO CONTROL BUT MY FEAR IS ONE DAY I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL IT. MY MAJOR CONCERN IS THE GUSHING OUT OF FUEL WILL EVENTUALLY RESULT IN A FIRE AT THE GAS STATION. I REALLY CANNOT BELIEVE THERE HAS NOT BEEN A RECALL ISSUED AS THIS WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2005 DURANGO'S THAT A RECALL WAS ISSUED (NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #09V003000, NHTSA ACTION #RQ08005) - NO ONE IS WORKING TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC AFTER THEIR OBVIOUS FAILURE TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
Apr 20, 2015
AS I WAS REFUELING I NOTICED IN THE PUMP THAT IT WAS AT 29 GALLONS BUT IT WAS STILL FILLING UP AND MY TANK WASN'T EMPTY SO RIGHT AWAY I KNEW SOMETHING WAS WRONG AND LOOKED ON THE BOTTOM THAT IT WAS SPILLING ALL THE GAS I'M THINKING FROM THE INSIDE OF THE FILLER NECK OR HOSE BUT FROM UNDER THE CAR SO SOMETHING IS WRONG BECAUSE IT DIDN'T STOP FILLING UP, THX *TR
Nov 30, 2014
FUEL SPILLS OUT WHEN FILLING THE TANK. *TR
Jun 23, 2014
I BOUGHT MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO USED WITH 119,000 MILES IN NOVEMBER 2013. EVERY TIME I FILL UP, THE GAS OVERFLOWS. I ALWAYS FILL-UP WHEN STOPPING FOR GAS BECAUSE I DRIVE AN HOUR, ONE WAY, INTO TOWN AND HAVE TO GET GAS OFTEN. REGARDLESS OF HOW I PUMP GAS IT ALWAYS OVERFLOWS. I HAVE TRIED PUMPING FAST, PUMPING SLOW, AND PUTTING THE NOZZLE ALL THE WAY IN. I HAVE A TWO YEAR DAUGHTER AND I AM CONCERNED THIS OVERFLOW MAY IGNITE A FIRE. *TR
May 16, 2014
+ 382 more complaints for this component
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
129 complaints
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
Jan 08, 2026
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
Feb 26, 2023
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.
Nov 12, 2021
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.
Dec 25, 2019
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.
Oct 11, 2019
+ 124 more complaints for this component
AIR BAGS
64 complaints
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
Apr 11, 2024
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.
Jul 02, 2019
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.
Apr 10, 2018
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE TWO DEALERS (ACADIANA DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM FIAT, 1700 SW EVANGELINE THRUWAY, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508, (337) 232-7361) AND (COURTESY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, 607 ENTERPRISE PKWY, BREAUX BRIDGE, LA 70517, (337) 394-6026) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE A REASONABLE DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Dec 12, 2017
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 16V352000 (AIR BAGS) AND 15V313000 (AIR BAGS). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALERS (JOHNSON DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP, 1210 HWY 39 N, MERIDIAN, MS 39301 (601) 693-6343) AND (CARLOCK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM OF TUSCALOOSA, 550 SKYLAND BLVD E, TUSCALOOSA, AL 35405, (205) 759-4421) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. BOTH DEALERS STATED THAT THE CONTACT WAS PLACED ON A WAITING LIST MONTHS AGO. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND COULD NOT PROVIDE AN ESTIMATED DATE FOR WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD RECEIVE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
Nov 15, 2017
+ 59 more complaints for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
31 complaints
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.
Mar 12, 2021
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.
Mar 01, 2021
MY DASH LIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AND THE DEALER STATES THERE ISN'T A TECHNICAL BULLETIN ON THIS PROBLEM OR A RECALL. *TR
Jun 11, 2020
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.
Mar 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BATTERY FAILED AND WAS REPLACED. AFTERWARDS, THE TIRE PRESSURE AND CARGO INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL DEALER (PERRY CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM, LOCATED AT 2340 NATIONAL CITY BLVD NATIONAL CITY, CA 91950 888-707-2601) WHERE IT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CODES NEEDED TO BE RESET. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 123,000.
Aug 24, 2017
+ 26 more complaints for this component
ENGINE
25 complaints
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.
Jan 27, 2020
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.
Nov 28, 2018
MY DURANGO SHUT OFF ON ME THIS MORNING WHILE CRUISING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I WAS JUST DRIVING ALONG MAINTAINING 65MPH AND OUT OF NOWHERE THE ENGINE JUST SHUT OFF AS IF THE KEY HAD BEEN TURNED OFF, NO SPUTTERING OR ANYTHING.
Apr 09, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED WITHOUT WARNING. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 105,000.
Feb 09, 2017
I WAS DRIVING DURING A RAINSTORM AND MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO STARTED SPUTTERING AND STALLED ON THE HIGHWAY. WE WERE FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO GET THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. AFTER MY CAR WAS TOWED & LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC I WAS TOLD THAT WATER WAS RUNNING DOWN THE WINDSHIELD & DRIPPING DIRECTLY ON TOP OF THE AIR INTAKE. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM FOR THE 2004 THROUGH 2006 MODELS. AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THIS TO BE TRUE. I SPOKE WITH DODGE AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS A DESIGN FLAW AND I COULD PURCHASE A REPLACEMENT UPDATED COWL PART # 55362453AK THIS PART IS SUPPOSED TO DIVERT THE WATER AWAY FROM THE INTAKE. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT NO BULLETIN HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR THE PUBLIC. IN MY OPINION A VEHICLE THAT STALLS BECAUSE OF THE RAIN IS AN ISSUE. IT TYPICALLY HAPPENS WHEN THE VEHICLE HITS A 100000 MILES DUE TO THE WEATHER STRIPPING FAILING. I ALSO FOUND OUT THAT WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ENGINES CAN BECOME WATERLOGGED AND THE ENGINE CAN BLOW A ROD THROUGH THE MOTOR WHEN TRYING TO START THE CAR AFTER THE RAIN. ANY RESEARCH INTO THE SECOND GENERATION DODGE DURANGOS SHOULD PRODUCE MORE INFORMATION INCLUDING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. PLEASE LOOK INTO THIS ISSUE AS I WOULD HATE FOR SOMEONE TO LOSE A LIFE BECAUSE THEIR VEHICLE STALLED.
Sep 21, 2016
+ 20 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN
23 complaints
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!!
Aug 14, 2021
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.
Feb 16, 2021
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
Jan 25, 2021
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.
Jul 23, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE VEHICLE BECAME STUCK IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LOW AND FAILED TO DISENGAGE. THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE LOW INDICATOR WAS BLINKING. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Dec 13, 2017
+ 18 more complaints for this component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
13 complaints
MY DODGE DURANGO HAS BEEN HAVING THIS PROBLEM FOR AWHILE. I FINALLY DID SOME ONLINE READING OF POSTS AND FOUND OTHER DRIVERS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. ALMOST EVERY DAY WHEN I START MY SUV THE RPM'S REV UP AND DOWN. IT ALSO DOES THIS WHEN I AM SITTING AT A DRIVE-THU LINE, STOP SIGN, OR IN TRAFFIC. IT ALSO HAS DIED ON ME WHEN DRIVING. MOSTLY WHEN COMING FROM A STOP, BUT HAPPENS WHEN MAKING TURNS, OR SOMETIMES JUST FOR NO REASON AT ALL. IF IT DOESN'T STALL IT HESITATES. IT ALSO WILL JUMP FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP. LIKE I SAID THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR AWHILE. WE HAVE SERVICED THE SUV FOR REPAIR EVERY TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. THE REPAIR SHOP THEN FIXES OR CLEANS CERTAIN PARTS/AREAS, JUST FOR IT TO HAPPEN AGAIN. YESTERDAY (JUNE 27, 2012) IT STOPPED WORKING WITH ALL MY CHILDREN IN THE SUV AT A BUSY INTERSECTION. IT IS CURRENTLY SITTING IN A SHOP WHILE THE TECHS SCRATCH THEIR HEADS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE PROBLEM. *TR
Jun 27, 2012
EXHAUST STARTED TICKING AND UPON INVESTIGATING FOUND 2 REAR MANIFOLD BOLTS BROKEN OFF ALLOWING EXHAUST FUMES TO LEAK INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT. TALKED TO DODGE DEALER AND FOUND IT IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AND VERY EXPENSIVE TO REPAIR. *KB
Dec 31, 2011
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO AND RECENTLY IT HAS STARTED DYING WHILE DRIVING. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT ILLUMINATES AND THE ENGINE SHUTS OFF. STEERING AND BRAKING BECOME VERY DIFFICULT AND IS VERY DANGEROUS. MY MECHANIC USED A DIAGNOSTIC TOOL AND SAID IT SHOWED A CODE FOR THE CAM SHAFT SENSOR, AND IT WAS REPLACED. HAPPENED AGAIN A FEW WEEKS LATER. THE DIAGNOSTIC TOOL SHOWED A CODE FOR THE CRANK SHAFT SENSOR, AND IT WAS REPLACED. IT IS STILL HAPPENING. VEHICLE NEVER FAILS TO START AFTER GETTING THE VEHICLE STOPPED BUT DUE TO THE DIFFICULTY IN STEERING AND BRAKING WHEN IT STALLS, I HAVE NEARLY HAD ACCIDENTS. PLEASE HELP! *TT
Jul 11, 2011
ENGINE FAILURE DUE TO WATER BEING INTRODUCED INTO ENGINE BY EMISSIONS SYSTEM. *TR
Aug 05, 2010
2006 DODGE DURANGO ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING WHILE DRIVING. MY DURANGO SHUT OFF TWICE IN THE MIDDLE OF INTERSECTIONS DURING TURNS. IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT IS LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. IT SHUTS OFF AFTER STOPPING AT STOP SIGN AND THEN BEGINNING TO ACCELERATE. THE DODGE DEALER CAN NOT FIND A REASON FOR COMPLETE ENGINE STALL. THE DEALER HAS FLASHED THE PCM. THE ENGINE STALLED NEXT DAY AFTER FLASHING THE PCM. WHEN ENGINE STALLS THERE IS COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. IN ONE YEAR OF OWNERSHIP THERE HAS BEEN FIVE ENGINE SHUT OFFS. IN EFFORT TO FIX DEALER CHARGED ME FOR COMPLETE FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING WHICH WAS NOT NEEDED. A THROTTLE BODY SERVICE WHICH WAS NOT NEEDED. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT ALSO BELONGED TO THE 2004/2005 DURANGO AND IS STILL PRESENT IN THE 2006 DURANGO. THE FLASH TO THE PCM DOES NOT WORK. *TR
Jul 15, 2010
+ 8 more complaints for this component
STEERING
10 complaints
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.
Oct 22, 2021
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.
Mar 03, 2020
WHILE DRIVING POWER STEERING SEEMS TO GO OUT AND THE VEHICLE IN UNABLE TO BE TURNED. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS TO HAVE THIS HAPPEN WHILE DRIVING, I WAS ALMOST IN AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF IT. IF YOU TURN THE CAR OFF AND BACK ON IT WILL USUALLY START TURNING AGAIN BUT IS HAPPENING INTERMITTENTLY WHILE ON THE ROAD SINCE THE FIRST OCCURRENCE.
Jul 14, 2015
AS I HAVE FOUND ONLINE, WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MY DURANGO HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER OWNERS THAT ALSO CAUSED NEAR MISSES AND SOME ACCIDENTS. WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE IN THE RAIN, I HIT A PUDDLE NO DEEPER THAN 3-4 INCHES AND ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS HAVE LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND MANY TIMES CAME VERY CLOSE TO IMPACTING OTHER VEHICLES. THIS HAPPENS ON STRAIGHT AND TURNING SITUATIONS. AS WITH THE OTHER REPORTS, THERE ARE NO LEAKS FOUND OR DETECTED. ON TWO OCCASIONS MY REPAIR SHOP HAS CONTACTED BY PHONE DAIMLER CHRYSLER AND NO INFORMATION WAS GIVEN EXCEPT THAT THEY ALSO HAVE HAD MANY REPORTS BUT COULD OFFER NO EXPLANATION OR REPAIR INSTRUCTION. *TR
Oct 16, 2012
WHILE DRIVING MY 2006 DURANGO SLT, DRIVING THROUGH A PUDDLE CAUSES THE POWER STEERING TO QUIT AND THE LIGHTS ALSO DIM LIKE THE TRUCK IS LOSING POWER. THE SERPENTINE BELT ON THE TRUCK IS ALSO SQUEALING WHICH I BELIEVED TO BE THE ISSUE. I CHANGED THE BELT ON THE TRUCK BUT POWER STEERING STILL FAILS. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME YOU DRIVE THROUGH A PUDDLE OF WATER. THIS HAS HAPPENED WHILE I WAS IN A TURN AND JUST ABOUT LOST CONTROL OF THE TRUCK. *TR
Dec 21, 2010
+ 5 more complaints for this component
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
9 complaints
TRANSFER CASE CAN BE HEARD ENGAGING EVEN WHEN VEHICLE IS LOCKED AND UNOCCUPIED. ENGAGING IS SOMETIMES TRIGGERED BY THE REMOTE WHEN LOCKING/UNLOCKING DOORS. 4 LO LIGHT STARTED TO FLASH THEN MY BACK WHEELS LOCKED UP WHEN I WAS DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE BYPASS WITH CHILDREN IN THE TRUCK. IT IS A MIRACLE WE DIDN'T ROLL OVER, BUT ANOTHER TRUCK WAS FORCED OFF OF THE ROAD WHILE I USED TWO LANES TO TRY TO CONTROL THE DURANGO. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO THE DEALER AND NO ONE COULD FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT (NO ACTIVE CODE)... IT DROVE FINE FOR A FEW DAYS THEN THE SRVC 4X4 LIGHT CAME ON AND THE TRUCK SWITCHED INTO NEUTRAL WHILE TRYING TO CROSS A STREET... I COULDN'T MOVE IN THE MIDDLE OF A BUSY INTERSECTION. TOWED THE TRUCK TO THE SHOP. SHOP STATED THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO FIX. STILL NO ACTIVE CODE, TRUCK SEEMS FINE. I DROVE IT A FEW MORE DAYS AND NOW IT HAS SLIPPED INTO A LOWER GEAR. CANNOT TRAVEL OVER 35 MPH.. PARKING, REVERSE AND TIGHT TURNS ARE VERY DIFFICULT. MY TAKE OFF SPEED IS NEARLY NONEXISTENT. TRUCK SHIFTED BACK INTO NEUTRAL ON ITS OWN AS I WAS MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN. I SHUT OFF AND RESTARTED THE TRUCK THREE TIMES. ALL THREE TIMES IT SOUNDED LIKE A STUN GUN SPARKING BEHIND MY DASH AND IT LIT UP WITH A WHITE LIGHT FROM INSIDE. THE INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER HAS FAILED. RECALL G07: INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER: KNOWN TO OVERHEAT AND CATCH FIRE. THE RECALL WAS PERFORMED ON MY TRUCK IN 2007, THERE WAS NO WARRANTY ON THE REPLACEMENT PART. DEALERSHIP WILL NOT HELP. I AM SO SORRY I BOUGHT THIS TRUCK. PLEASE... WHY IS CHRYSLER ONLY RESPONSIBLE FOR FIXING A RECALL ONE TIME/VEHICLE? THEY KNOW IT WILL FAIL AGAIN. IT DID, HAS AND WILL CONTINUE TO FAIL. NUMEROUS OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM... REPLACING TRANSFER CASES, CPU MODULES AND THEIR PROBLEMS DO NOT GO AWAY BECAUSE THEIR PROBLEM IS A DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE RECALLED INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER THAT WILL NEVER CODE AND TELL ON ITSELF.
Sep 22, 2017
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RESTART THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER, IT FAILED TO REMAIN STARTED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO STATELINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM (LOCATED AT 800 GOLD HILL RD, FORT MILL, SC 29708, (877) 679-4176) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ECM AND PCM MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER THAT THE PART TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WAS OUT OF STOCK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000.
Aug 29, 2017
THE TRACTION LIGHT AND SERVICE 4WD LIGHTS STAY ON, YOU CAN HEAR THE 4WD KICKING IN AND OUT WHEN THE CAR IS SITTING THE DRIVEWAY. DODGE ACTS LIKE THEY HAVE NO IDEA WHAT IS CAUSING THIS PROBLEM. YOU CAN GOOGLE THE SYMPTOMS AND EVERYBODY THAT HAS A 04 TO 06 DODGE IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUE. THIS SHOULD BE SOMETHING COVERED UNDER A RECALL, THERE IS TO MANY PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME ISSUES. *TR
Nov 02, 2016
UNFORTUNATELY HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE DURANGO FROM THE FIRST WEEK OF PURCHASE IN 2006. THE CURRENT ISSUE AND IS VERY SCARY WHILE DRIVING IS THE 4 LO LIGHT WILL QUICKLY FLASH RAPIDLY FOR SEVERAL FLASHES AND THEN STOPS. THE CAR WILL HESITATE AND SEEMS TO BECOME ENGAGED IN 4 LO ALL ON ITS OWN. IT ALSO MAKES A NOISE WHEN UNLOCKING VEHICLE THAT SOUNDS LIKE SOMETHING UNDER THE VEHICLE IS MOVING. IT HAS BE DOING THIS MORE FREQUENTLY. CONCERNED FOR MY SAFETY AND THERE IS NO WARNING OR CONTROL. ALSO WHEN THIS OCCURS THE STEERING IS AFFECTED. IN A PARKING LOT RECENTLY I WAS ALMOST REAR ENDED BECAUSE I WAS TRYING TO MAKE A SHARP LEFT TURN AND THE VEHICLE JUST LOCKED UP COMPLETELY AND EVEN WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE IT WOULD NOT MOVE. I HAVE HAD MANY TIMES TAKEN THIS VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR "INSTRUMENT PANEL" RECALLS. IT REALLY SEEMS THAT THIS CAR HAS SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERNS AS THIS AGAIN SEEMS TO BE ELECTRICAL IN NATURE AND POTENTIALLY COULD BE FATAL IF DRIVING AND HAVING COMPLETE LOSE OF CONTROL. I HAVE BEEN CONCERNED ABOUT THIS AND ALSO NOTED THAT MANY OTHER DURANGO OWNERS HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. I WOULD LIKE FOR DODGE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OF THE ISSUES WITH THIS VEHICLE AND THE REPEATED RECALLS AND REPAIRS THAT DO NOT SEEM TO HELP THIS VEHICLE. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUE AND HOPE THAT A RECALL WILL BE DONE BEFORE THERE ARE INCREASED ACCIDENTS OR WORSE DUE TO THE POOR QUALITY AND SAFETY OF THESE VEHICLES. *TR
Feb 20, 2014
TRANSMISSION SHIFTS BY ITSELF INTO 4WD. THIS HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING, AND WHEN THE CAR IS SITTING UNATTENDED, WITH THE IGNITION OFF. THE TRANSFER CASE MAKES AN AUDIBLE NOISE, THEN THE WHEELS BECOME VERY HARD TO TURN WHILE DRIVING. THIS COULD EASILY RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *TR
Jan 07, 2014
+ 4 more complaints for this component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
8 complaints
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.
Nov 13, 2020
2006 DODGE DURANGO HAD REAR BRAKE FAILURE. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE HEARD A RUBBING SOUND THAT HE RECOGNIZED AS A SIGN THAT THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE PISTON IN THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER WAS FROZEN WHICH RESULTED IN A METAL ON METAL CONDITION WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONDITION HAD COMPLETELY DESTROYED THE REAR BRAKE ROTOR. THE CONSUMER FOUND THERE WAS RECALL ON THE ANTI-LOCK CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER, BUT WAS TOLD THE RECALL WAS FOR SPECIFIC VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS AND HIS WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THE RECALL WAS FOR A SOFTWARE DOWNLOAD AND HAD NO RELATIONSHIP TO THE BRAKE FAILURE. *JB
Jun 05, 2009
I PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE DURANGO IN FEB. OF 2006. SHORTLY AFTER THAT I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN THE MAIL FOR THE ABS SYSTEM. MY ABS LIGHT ON THE DASH HAD BEEN COMING ON PERIODICALLY. I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE REQUIRED REPAIRS. THE ABS LIGHT CONTINUED TO COME ON AND I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK A TOTAL OF FIVE TIMES TO DATE AND AS OF YESTERDAY THE ABS LIGHT IS STILL COMING ON. THE LAST TIME I TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK WHICH WAS TWO WEEKS AGO THEY THOUGHT THEY HAD FOUND THE PROBLEM, WHICH WAS THE ABS COMPUTER HAD THE WRONG TIRE SIZE PROGRAMMED INTO IT FROM THE FACTORY. THEY CORRECTED THAT AND WAS SURE THEY HAD FOUND THE PROBLEM. YESTERDAY WAS THE FIRST TIME THE ABS LIGHT CAME ON JUST AFTER I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT WAS NOT MOVING. THE OTHER TIMES THE VEHICLE WAS ALWAYS MOVING. BY THE WAY I HAVE NOT CHANGED THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, THE FACTORY TIRES AND WHEELS ARE ON THE VEHICLE THAT CAME WITH IT. I HAVE HAD THE VEHICLE FOR WELL OVER A YEAR AND HAVE MADE FIVE ATTEMPTS TO GET THIS PROBLEM FIXED WITH NO RESULTS. THE BRAKE SYSTEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND I AM CONSIDERING TURNING THE VEHICLE BACK IN UNDER THE LEMON LAW.... *TR
Dec 10, 2007
MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO MAY NOT STOP CORRECTLY AT ONE SPECIFIC INTERSECTION. THE DURANGO TRAVELS TO THE INTERSECTION TO TAKE KIDS TO SCHOOL OR PICK UP FROM SCHOOL. THE ROUTE IS TRAVELED ALMOST DAILY SINCE JANUARY 3, 2007. ON FIVE OCCASIONS, THE BRAKES DID NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY. THE ROAD CONDITIONS ARE DRY. THE SPEED LEADING UP TO THE INTERSECTION IS 35 MPH OR LESS. THE FORCE PRESSED ON THE BRAKES IS MODERATE FOR A SIMPLE, CONTROLLED STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. INSTEAD OF STOPPING NORMALLY, WE HEAR THE NOISE OF A SMALL MOTOR. THE BRAKES DON'T FEEL RIGHT AND THE CAR DOESN'T STOP QUICKLY. THEN, THE BRAKES APPEAR TO FAIL AND THE CAR PROCEEDS FORWARD WITH NO BRAKE RESISTANCE. THE REACTION OF THE DRIVER IS TO RELEASE THE BRAKES AND THEN PRESS VERY HARD. THE CAR DOES STOP WITH A JERK. AFTER 3800 MILES, THE BEHAVIOR ONLY HAPPENS AT THE ONE INTERSECTION. THE LAST THREE OCCURRENCES HAPPENED ON THE SAME DAY. WE CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM ON DEMAND AT THE INTERSECTION OR ON ANY OTHER ROAD. WITH DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, THE CAR STOPS JUST FINE WITH MODERATE OR EVEN HEAVY BRAKE PRESSURE. ON AN ASPHALT ROAD WITH LOOSE GRAVEL, I APPLIED HEAVY PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES. I HEARD A MOTOR; THE BRAKES FELT WEIRD; THE BRAKES NEVER GAVE UP; THE CAR STOPPED QUICKLY AS EXPECTED. SOMETHING IS WRONG WITH MY CAR. WE, THE DRIVERS, ARE TOO AFRAID TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS IF WE DON'T RELEASE THE BRAKES. IN EACH OCCURRENCE, FAILURE OF THE BRAKES WOULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT. THE FIRST, UNEXPECTED OCCURRENCE ALMOST DID. THE DEALERSHIP WILL NOT ATTEMPT ANY ACTION ON MY CAR SINCE THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM AT THE INTERSECTION OR ANYWHERE ELSE. *NM
Feb 22, 2007
2006 DODGE DURANGO ABS DEPLOYS PREMATURELY WHEN BRAKING WHILE ELEVATION OF PAVED ROAD CHANGES PREVENTING VEHICLE FROM COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP IN A TIMELY MANNER. EXPERIENCE AT INTERSECTION WHERE UPHILL ROAD DEAD ENDS INTO CROSS ROAD AND ELEVATION OF CROSS ROAD IS FLAT. *NM
Oct 25, 2006
+ 3 more complaints for this component
VISIBILITY
7 complaints
POWER WINDOWS: APPROXIMATELY 2 YEARS AGO, THE PASSENGER FRONT WINDOW SLIPPED DOWN AND WOULD NOT COME UP. WE WERE TOLD BY DODGE THAT IT WOULD BE @ $500.00 FIX (POWER WINDOW MOTOR/LABOR). WE MANAGED TO GET GLASS UP AND LEFT IT ALONE. NOT LONG AFTER THIS, MY DRIVER WINDOW WAS BROKEN BY A ROCK AND REPLACED BY SAFELITE, JUST THE GLASS. RECENTLY, THE DRIVER POWER WINDOW STARTED ACTING UP, FELL DOWN IN DOOR AND BROKE. WHEN GLASS WAS REPLACED 2ND TIME, SAFELITE TOLD US THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: DODGE VEHICLES CAN ONLY BE REPLACED WITH DODGE GLASS AND THAT UP UNTIL @ 2 YEARS AGO, THE 2 BRACKETS HOLDING THE GLASS TO THE MOVABLE POWER ARM WAS A METAL BRACKET. THIS METAL BRACKET HAS NOW BEEN REPLACED WITH A TYPE OF PLASTIC BRACKET ATTACHING TO MOVABLE POWER ARM. HEREIN LIES THE PROBLEM: OVER TIME, THE METAL BRACKETS RUST FROM MOISTURE (RAIN) LOSING ALL ADHESIVE IN IT THAT HOLDS GLASS IN PLACE. ONCE ADHESIVE IS GONE, THE GLASS COMES OUT OF BRACKET AND DROPS INTO DOOR OR CAN FALL OUT. EVEN IF GLASS DOES NOT BREAK, THERE IS NOT AN ADHESIVE AVAILABLE THAT ONE CAN TRY TO ADHERE TO GROOVE IN BRACKET TO SET GLASS IN. THEREFORE, THE CONSUMER IS FORCED TO PURCHASE A NEW GLASS THAT HAS NEW PLASTIC BRACKETS THAT ATTACH TO MOVABLE POWER ARM AND MAY BE ROOKED INTO PURCHASING NEW ARM/MOTOR. NOW WE KNOW THAT PASSENGER WINDOW PROBLEM IS LACK OF BRACKET ADHESIVE, ARM/MOTOR WORK FINE. TO MAKE MATTERS WORSE, OUR 2003 RAM 1500 PICK-UP IS HAVING THESE SAME ISSUES WITH BOTH FRONT WINDOWS! REAR WINDOWS ON BOTH VEHICLES SEEM TO BE OK, BECAUSE THEY ARE USED MUCH LESS. THE WINDOW MOTORS ON BOTH VEHICLES ARE FINE-IT IS THESE BRACKETS AND LACK OF ADHESION TO WINDOW GLASS THAT IS THE PROBLEM. WE COULD POSSIBLY BE PAYING @ $1,500.00 TO FIX 3 FRONT WINDOWS ON OUR VEHICLES. EXTREME SAFETY HAZARD NOT ABLE TO RAISE/LOWER WINDOW - SAFELITE REPLACING MANY DODGE WINDOWS DUE TO THIS EXACT PROBLEM. *TR
Jun 29, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH, THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE ACTIVATED AND FAILED TO DEACTIVATE UNTIL THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. A FEW MOMENTS LATER THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ENGAGED; HOWEVER THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL RESPONDED. THERE WAS A RECALL ASSOCIATED WITH NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 06V039000 (VISIBILITY: WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER: SWITCH/WIRING). THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,500.
Sep 28, 2011
GASKET AROUND WINDSHIELD IS DETERIORATING, PRODUCING BUZZING SOUND AT 40 MPH. *TR
Jul 14, 2010
USING THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ON A 2006 DODGE DURANGO WHEN THE DRIVER SIDE WIPER STOPPED FUNCTIONING, WHILE DRIVING. THE DEALER SAYS THE WHOLE LINKAGE IS BROKEN AND WOULD COST $400 TO FIX. THE DEALER SAID THAT THERE IS NO RECALL ON THIS MODEL AND I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *TR
Dec 16, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NOT FUNCTIONING DUE TO A DEFECTIVE SWITCH. THROUGH ONLINE RESEARCH, HE DISCOVERED A RECALL FOR THIS PARTICULAR DEFECT IN WHICH HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE CONTACT FEELS THAT THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD BECAUSE HE FREQUENTLY HAS TO USE THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS IN THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. THE NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 47,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,900. UPDATED 3/19/09 *CN UPDATED 03/23/09. *JB
Dec 30, 2008
+ 2 more complaints for this component
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
6 complaints
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
Jul 12, 2018
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.
Apr 21, 2018
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.
Apr 17, 2018
THE SUNROOF SHATTERED TODAY AT 0945 WHILE DRIVING 60 MILES PER HOUR ON I5 SOUTHBOUND AT MILEPOST 114. I HEARD A LOUD BANG AND THEN THE GLASS SHATTERING.
Nov 13, 2015
SUDDEN ACCLERATION WHEN PUTTING CAR IN GEAR IN DRIVE OR REVERSE ON MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO. I HAD A 2004 DURANGO THAT GAVE ME THE SAME PROBLEM YEARS AGO AND WHEN I BROUGHT IT INTO THE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT WAS TOLD THEY COULD FIND NOTHING WRONG WITH THE CAR. THEY SAID AT THAT TIME THAT BECAUSE THE GAS PEDAL AND BRAKE ARE SO CLOSE TOGETHER THAT I PROBABLY HAD MY FOOT ON THE GAS PEDAL AT THE SAME TIME AS I WAS BRAKING TO PUT THE CAR IN GEAR AND THAT THIS CAUSED THE ACCLEARATION. I THOUGHT THAT MIGHT BE THE CASE UNTIL IT HAPPENED ON MY 2006 MODEL AT LEAST 7 TIMES SINCE I'VE HAD IT. WHAT IS MY RECOURSE? *CN
Mar 29, 2010
+ 1 more complaint for this component
STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
6 complaints
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.
Jan 28, 2018
THIS VEHICLE HAD A FUEL OVERFLOW PROBLEM. CHRYSLER HAS A LIFETIME WARRANTY ON FIXING THIS. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE GAS THAT WAS CONTINUOUSLY OVERFLOWING ON FILL-UP HAS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO RUST UNDER THE GAS TANK. CHRYSLER IS SAYING THIS IS NOT COVERED. ALSO ON THE LIFT GATE UNDER THE SILVER PIECE ABOVE THE HANDLE THERE IS RUST FORMING FROM DRIPPING ON EACH SIDE OF THIS SILVER PIECE. I BELIEVE THIS IS A MANUFACTURE DEFECT, BUT CHRYSLER IS SAYING NONE OF THIS IS COVERED. *TR
Mar 19, 2015
THE FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS AT THE GAS STATION IF FILLED COMPLETELY. THERE IS NOTHING TO STOP THIS FROM HAPPENING. I HAVE TRIED ADJUSTING THE WAY I HOLD THE GASOLINE NOZZLE, BUT NOTHING SEEMS TO MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE. THIS IS A FIRE HAZARD! IT IS HARD TO KEEP IF FROM HAPPENING. WHEN IT HAPPENS, GASOLINE FLIES OUT EVERYWHERE, GETTING ALL OVER THE VEHICLE AND MYSELF. IT IS SCARY. THIS NEEDS A RECALL! IN ADDITION, THE BODY UNDERNEATH OF THE FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED AS THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR
Oct 08, 2013
WHEN FILLING GAS TANK TO CAPACITY, THE GAS PUMP SHUTS OFF AND GAS SPEWS FROM THE VEHICLE OUT ONTO THE VEHICLE AND GROUND. I WOULD ESTIMATE MAYBE 1/2 TO 1 GALLON OF GAS IS INVOLVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, SHERWOOD, OF SALISBURY, MD IN 2011 TO HAVE PROBLEM ADDRESSED. WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM TO BE FIXED. RECEIVED LETTER DATED 2/1/2013 FROM CHRYSLER GROUP LLC STATING THAT THE WARRANTY ON THE FUEL TANK INLET CHECK VALVE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO LIFETIME COVERAGE FOR MY VEHICLE. IT GOES ON TO STATE THAT "IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING THIS CONDITION NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, TO SIMPLY CONTACT YOUR DEALER TO HAVE THE REPAIRS PERFORMED. TOOK CAR TO SHERWOOD DEALERSHIP AND WAS GIVEN THE RUN AROUND. WAS TOLD IN JUNE 2013 THAT THERE WAS A SHORTAGE OF PARTS AVAILABLE TO FIX MY VEHICLE AND THEY WOULD CALL IN A FEW MONTHS TO SCHEDULE THE REPAIR. CALLED THE CHRYSLER CUSTOMER CARE ASSISTANCE CENTER AND REPORTED THE INCIDENT ON 6/4/2013. DECIDED TO FILE A GRIEVANCE HERE WITH THE NHTSA AS THIS IS AN EPA ISSUE AND SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE GASOLINE SPILLAGE. AS A RESULT OF THE GASOLINE SPILLAGE, THE PAINT UNDER THE FUEL FILLING AREA OF THE VEHICLE HAS BUBBLED AND HAS NOW RUSTED IN THAT AREA. HAVE REQUESTED THAT THIS PROBLEM ALSO BE TAKEN CARE OF AS IT IS A DIRECT RESULT OF A MALFUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY WOULD MAKE THE REPAIR(WHENEVER THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE) BUT, WILL NOT TAKE CARE OF THE RUST ISSUE. WOULD LIKE TO HAVE FEEDBACK AS TO HOW TO GET THIS TAKEN CARE OF. IT IS ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS THAT CHRYSLER ACKNOWLEDGES THERE IS A PROBLEM, HAS SENT A LETTER FOR INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO ADDRESS THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS NOT ACTUALLY FIXED THE PROBLEM 5 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF THE LETTER!!!! *TR
Jul 02, 2013
EVERY TIME WE FUEL UP THE DURANGO, NO MATTER HOW SLOW, OR EVEN IF WE ALLOW IT TO "BREATHE"... WHEN IT GETS CLOSE TO FULL IT SHOOTS OUT FUEL..SERIOUSLY SHOOTS IT OUT, LIKE 2 FEET. WE CANT FUEL IT PAST 1/2 WITHOUT THIS HAPPENING. ALSO FUEL LEAKS FROM SOMEWHERE IN THE FUEL FILL TUBE TO THE TANK WHEN EVER WE FUEL AT ALL. I SEE OTHER DURANGOS HAVE SIMILAR COMPLAINTS FOR THIS MODEL YEAR. *TR
Apr 24, 2013
+ 1 more complaint for this component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
4 complaints
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.
Dec 30, 2017
WHILE USING MY LEFT TURN SIGNAL, MY RIGHT BLINKERS CAME ON. WHILE USING MY RIGHT TURN SIGNAL, MY LEFT BLINKERS CAME ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES WITHIN THE PAST YEAR. MORE RECENTLY, MY WIPERS WOULD WORK INTERMITTENTLY. ALSO, SOMETIMES MY BLINKERS DON'T WORK AT ALL. *TR
Aug 11, 2012
RIGHT TURN WORK IN REAR, BUT NOT IN THE FRONT, LEFT SIDE WORK OPPOSITE, HEAD LIGHT LEFT WORK ON LOW, BUT NOT ON HIGH, RIGHT WORK OPPOSITE, FOG LIGHTS DO NOT WORK. *TR
Jul 23, 2012
2006 DODGE DURANGO WITH MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH ISSUES. THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WORK ONLY ON A SLOW INTERMITTENT SPEED. ONLY THE RIGHT TURN SIGNAL WORKS, AND WILL ACTIVATE WHEN THE TURN SIGNAL LEVER IS PUSHED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN (THE RIGHT SIGNAL ONLY WILL BLINK). THIS SWITCH WAS ALSO REPLACED IN 2008 BECAUSE OF THE SAME PROBLEM. THERE WAS 40,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE AT THAT POINT. THERE IS NOW 75,000 MILES. *TR
Aug 25, 2011
STRUCTURE
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER LEAKING INTO THE MOTOR, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING; HOWEVER, THE DETAILS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.
Dec 08, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE REAR DRIVER SIDE QUARTER PANEL BECAME CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Nov 12, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BAR ABOVE THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR FRACTURED AND CAUSED HER TO FALL. THE CONTACT INJURED HER RIGHT KNEE AS A RESULT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HER THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO TAKE THE VEHICLE IN FOR DIAGNOSIS. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 127,079.
Dec 03, 2012
2006 DODGE DURANGO. RUST ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WELL. ALSO RUST ON BOTH ENDS OF THE CHROME PIECE ABOVE THE LICENSE PLATE. I KNOW OF TWO OTHER DURANGO'S OF FRIENDS THAT HAVE THE SAME ISSUE. *KB
Sep 14, 2011
SUSPENSION
4 complaints
I HAVE HAD MY FRONT END REPLACED 3 TIMES AND MY TRUCK IS STILL NOT WORKING RIGHT, NEED TO HAVE CONTROL ARMS REPLACED.
Aug 09, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND SVC LIGHTS WOULD ILLUMINATE, DIM, AND SUDDENLY ILLUMINATE AGAIN WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD SOUND UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WHERE THE MOTOR WAS LOCATED AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEIZED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED MAINLY WHEN THE DOOR LOCKS WERE ACTIVATED. IN ADDITION, THE FRONT AXLE DETACHED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO WERE UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 176,000.
May 19, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TOWING A TRAILER, A LOUD UNKNOWN NOISE EMITTED FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE WHICH CRASHED AND ROLLED OVER. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED AND THE CONTACT SUFFERED INJURIES TO THE HEAD, HIP, BACK AND SHOULDER, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, WHERE NO DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS WERE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000.
May 18, 2015
UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE; NOISE BEGAN AT 27,000 MILES; OVER THE COURSE OF SEVERAL VISITS TO DEALER, PARTS WERE REPLACED BUT NOT BALL JOINTS. WAS INFORMED BY TIRE DEALER AT 52,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE SERIOUSLY DAMAGED. REPAIRED AT MY COST. *TR
Jul 14, 2010
SEAT BELTS
4 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT WAS INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), BUT HAD NOT YET RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE SAFETY RECALL. THE DEALER NOTIFIED THE CONTACT OF THE AIR BAG SAFETY RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED ABOUT THE REAR SEAT BELTS PERTAINING TO THE PLASTIC PIECE FRACTURING CAUSING A FAILURE IN WHICH THE SEAT BELTS WERE NOT PROPERLY RETRACTING AND SECURING. THE MIDDLE SEAT BELT FAILED TO RETRACT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT PLASTIC PIECE WAS ALSO DETERIORATING AND TO THE POINT OF FRACTURING. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND THEY STATED THE VEHICLE WOULD NEED TO BE DIAGNOSED TO DETERMINE WHAT PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND PROVIDED NO REMEDY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
Jul 14, 2015
I AM THE SOLE OWNER OF THIS VEHICLE PURCHASED IN 2006. THIS VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INVOLVED ANY CRASHES MINOR OR MAJOR. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CONDITION WOULD BE CONSIDERED EXCELLENT, EXCEPT WHAT IS NOTED BELOW. BROKEN LATCH PLATE PLASTIC COVERS TO THE PASSENGER SIDE AND MIDDLE SEATS. THE BELTS FOR THESE SEATS WILL SLIDE AT WILL, MOVE FREELY AND NOT PREVENT THE OCCUPANT FROM GOING UP OR FORWARD IN A VEHICLE CRASH. BOTTOM-LINE, MY MUTLI-PASSENGER VEHICLE IS ONLY SAFE FOR THE DRIVER TO OCCUPY. I HAVE MULTIPLE PICTURES OF THESE BELTS IF REQUESTED.
Jun 07, 2015
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
Sep 18, 2009
SEAT BELTS CANNOT HANDLE STRESS WHEN THEY ARE USED TO INSTALL A CHILD'S CAR SEAT. THE PLASTIC LOCKING CLIP HAS BEEN BROKEN, REPLACED, AND REBROKEN. *TR
Jun 03, 2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
4 complaints
1] ENGINE STALLS OUT DURING STOPS, TURNING, AND REVERSING. 2] IGNITION WILL NOT TURN TO ON POSITION OCCASIONALLY. *TR
Feb 03, 2015
IGNITION SWITCH LOCKS UP FREQUENTLY. VEHICLE STALLS OUT DURING STOPS, TURNS AND BACKING UP.
Feb 03, 2015
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT TOOK HER VEHICLE TO BE REPAIRED UNDER RECALL # 9378792861. AFTER THE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO STALL. THE DEALER HAS HAD THE VEHICLE SINCE JUNE 21, 2007 AND HAS BEEN UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALER PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC, WHICH CAUSED THEM TO PLACE 50 MILES PER DAY ON THE VEHICLE IN AN ATTEMPT TO LOCATE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE. THE DEALER EVEN ASKED IF ONE OF THE TECHNICIANS COULD TAKE THE VEHICLE HOME. THE RECALL NUMBER THAT WAS PROVIDED COULD NOT BE LOCATED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 7,000.
Jul 02, 2007
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, UPON TURNING EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ENGINE AND AIR BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
Oct 24, 2006
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE
4 complaints
WHEN FILLING FUEL TANK, WHEN TANK IS FULL, GAS WILL SPILL OUT FILLER NECK. THE SPILLED GAS SPLASHES EVERYWHERE, AND HAS BEEN ON THE BODY BELOW THE FILLER NECK ENOUGH TIMES THAT IT HAS CAUSED THE PAINT TO LIFT, AND A RUST HOLE TO FORM IN THE FENDER. NO OTHER RUST ON VEHICLE. *TR
Feb 18, 2014
FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS DURING FILL UP. SPILLING TONS OF GAS. BECAUSE OF THE OVERFLOW THERE IS A LOT OF RUST FORMING ON BODY WERE GAS TANK IS. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO BODY SHOP TO SEE ABOUT GETTING THE RUST FIXED BUT SAID WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THAT WHOLE AREA BECAUSE RUST ATE THROUGH. TO BE HONEST I THOUGHT I WAS DOING SOMETHING WRONG WHEN FILLING UP AT THE GAS STATION OR SOMETHING WAS WRONG WITH THE PUMP FOR A LONG TIME UNTIL I STARTED RESEARCHING ON INTERNET. I JUST SPOKE TO DODGE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THIS IS A NEW PROBLEM THAT DODGE JUST EXTENDED THE WARRENTY ON SO WE CAN GET THE FUEL PART FIXED. MY PROBLEM IS THAT WE ALMOST HAVE THIS PAID FOR AND WOULD LIKE TO KEEP FOR A FEW MORE YEARS, HAS LOW MILES, BUT THE RUST AROUND GAS TANK IS BAD. I THINK THERE SHOULD BE SOME HELP FROM DODGE ON GETTING THIS FIXED SINCE IT WAS THEIR FAULT. *TR
Jun 10, 2013
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO THAT SPEWS GASOLINE ALL OVER THE CAR, THE PERSON FILLING THE TANK (IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL) AND THE GROUND WHENEVER YOU ARE FILLING IT UP. I HAVE RESEARCHED AND FOUND THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THE 2005 MODEL YEAR BUT HAVE ONLY BEEN ABLE TO FIND COMPLAINTS OF SIMILAR PROBLEMS WITH THE 2006 WITH NO SOLUTIONS. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS CONDITION AND VERY HARMFUL TO THE ENVIRONMENT. WE ARE DISCOURAGED FROM TOPPING OFF OUR TANKS SO I AM SURE THIS IS A CONCERN. THE PAINT ON MY CAR IS STARTING TO DISCOLOR FROM THIS HAPPENING NUMEROUS TIME. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT, IF ANY RECOURSE I HAVE. *TR
Dec 07, 2009
I OWN A 2006 DODGE DURANGO ADVENTURE AND EVERY TIME I FILL IT UP WITH FUEL A HALF TO A WHOLE GALLON OF FUEL COMES OUT OF THE FUEL NOZZLE. I HAVE BEEN TO AT LEAST 15 DIFFERENT GAS STATIONS. I CALLED DODGE AND THE SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS AND IS ONLY FOR 2005 DODGE DURANGOS'. I AND HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND IS EATING AWAY FINISH OF PAINT. THIS SHOULD BE LOOKED IN TO DUE TO FIRE HAZARD. *TR
Oct 13, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
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).
Jun 13, 2021
2006 DODGE DURANGO ECM FAIL 2006 DODGE DURANGO FUEL OVERSPILLS
Aug 24, 2017
UPON FIRST PURCHASING AT A DEALERSHIP THE PURCHASE WAS AS A USED VEHICLE, SO NO WARRANTY IS OR WAS IN PLACE. A FEW MONTHS LATER WHEN FILLING THE TANK AT A GAS STATION THE FIRST INCIDENT OF PROPULSION OF GASOLINE FORCING OUT OF THE TANK, FIRST HAPPENED. THEN A COUPLE OF TIMES WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THE MOTOR WOULD NOT START. USING AN OBD TO CHECK CODES THERE WAS NO ERROR CODES BUT STILL ENDED UP CLEARING IT ANYWAYS WHICH ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO START (WHICH MEANS ITS THE COMPUTER). NOW, THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW IS DOWN AND WILL NOT GO BACK UP, CHECKED THE MOTOR AND THE MOTOR FOR THE WINDOW IS FINE, BUT CHECKING THE SWITCH IT WOULD ONLY UNLOCK DOOR, NOT ALLOW LOCK AND ABSOLUTELY NO WINDOW CONTROL AT ALL FROM EITHER THE PASSENGER DOOR SWITCH OR DRIVER SIDE SWITCH. WHEN LOOKING AT THE SWITCHES TURNS OUT THAT THE CIRCUIT BOARDS ARE NOT SOLDERED. THE ONLY WAY TO GET ANY OF THE PROBLEMS FIXED FOR ANYONE NOW WOULD BE FOR A RECALL, BECAUSE THE YEAR BEING 2014 NO WARRANTY WILL COVER ANY PROBLEMS THAT I OR ANYONE ELSE IS FACING! *TR
Nov 06, 2014
STEERING,POWER TRAIN
3 complaints
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
Jul 21, 2019
MY 2006 DURANGO WILL SHIFT INTO FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUT WARNING. SOMETIMES THIS OCCURS WHEN UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE WHEN NOT RUNNING, USING THE REMOTE TO UNLOCK THE DOOR. I FEEL THAT THIS IS A LIFE AND DEATH SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BE RESOLVED BY THE MANUFACTURER. I HAVE SEEM MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS HAPPENING.
Jun 15, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE FOUR WHEEL DRIVE ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY AND CAUSED THE POWER STEERING TO MALFUNCTION. THE DEALER DIAGNOSED THAT THE TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR MOTOR FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Nov 12, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
3 complaints
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON A COUNTRY ROAD ABOUT 35 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE DIED AND SHE HAD NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES AND HAD TO DRIFT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. WHEN SHE TRIED TO RESTART THE CAR THE DASH LIGHTS WOULD LIGHT BUT THE STARTER WOULD NOT CRANK THE ENGINE. SHOP SAYS THE COMPUTER HAS FAILED. *TR
Jan 16, 2017
APPROXIMATELY DURING SUMMER OF 2013, UPON STARTING ENGINE, THE IGNITION WOULD "STICK" WHEN KEY WAS TURNED FORWARD. DURANGO WOULD HAVE TO BE TURNED OFF AND KEY TAKEN OUT OF IGNITION SWITCH TO TRY IT AGAIN. THEN, UPON SHIFTING INTO REVERSE AND BACKING UP, THE VEHICLE WOULD COME TO AN ABRUPT HALT AND BE IMMOVABLE FOR A TIME, USUALLY UNTIL PUTTING INTO PARK AND RE-STARTING VEHICLE. THIS IS WHEN THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT CAME ON. WE HAD TO HAVE VEHICLE TOWED AT WHICH TIME THE WHEELS WERE LOCKED IN PLACE, CAUSING BLACK SKID MARKS FROM ITS POINT OF TOW TO TOW TRUCK. THE AUTO SHOP REPLACED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE WHICH WAS "STUCK OR LOCKED IN POSITION". MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WENT OFF TEMPORARILY. IT CAME BACK ON AGAIN IN AUGUST, 2014. TOOK TO AUTO SHOP TO DIAGNOSE. AFTER 677.74 DOLLARS IN REPAIRS, LIGHT STILL REMAINS ON. *TR
Nov 20, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE ACTIVATING THE TURN SIGNALS, THE HAZARD LIGHTS WOULD ACTIVATE INSTEAD. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS INTERMITTENT. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY STALL. IN ADDITION, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE BY DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE BRAKES HAD MALFUNCTIONED INCREASING THE STOPPING DISTANT NEEDED TO STOP THE VEHICLE. ALSO, WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN PARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL AWAY. THE DEALER REPAIRED THE BRAKES BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Jul 11, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
3 complaints
I AM EXPERIENCING A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CUTTING OFF IN FULL DRIVE SITUATIONS, ALL OF SUDDEN MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT POPS UP AND THAT'S MY PRE WARNING THAT MY TRUCK IS GETTING READY TO TURN OFF. IT IS HESITANT SOMETIMES AND WAITS TILL I AM COMPLETE STOP OR SOMETIMES IT TOTALLY SHUTS DOWN WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. VERY SCARY.
Aug 26, 2016
AS I BRAKED TO PARK THE DURANGO, THE ENGINE ABRUPTLY STALLED. NOT SURE WHY IT STALLED, BUT I KNOW THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE 2004-2005 DURANGOS WHERE THE ENGINE WOULD STALL DURING SHARP TURNS WHILE BRAKING.
Sep 14, 2015
THE VEHICLE, ON COLD START UP EXHIBITED A SURGING IDLE, FROM 500 RPM RANGING UP TO 2000 RPM. THE IDLE FINALLY LEVELED OUT AND SETTLED DOWN. WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, I NOTED SOME SURGING PRESENT WHILE AT A STEADY SPEED. ONCE, WHILE SITTING AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT WHILE IN DRIVE, THE VEHICLE IDLE JUMPED UP AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LUNGE INTO THE INTERSECTION. LUCKILY NO CROSS TRAFFIC WAS PRESENT AND APPLYING THE BRAKES VERY HARD STOPPED THE VEHICLE FROM COMPLETELY RUNNING THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. THERE WAS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT PRESENT, NOR HAS THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT EVER ILLUMINATED ON THIS VEHICLE, (OTHER THAN THE BULB CHECK ON START UP), FOR ANY REASON. AS AN ASE MASTER AUTOMOBILE TECHNICIAN AND A FORMER CHRYSLER FACTORY TRAINED TECHNICIAN, I CONNECTED A SCAN TOOL TO THIS VEHICLE TO SEE WHAT WAS GOING ON. AS STATED, THERE WAS NO CEL, SO THERE WERE NO CODES ACTIVE, PENDING OR HISTORICAL. OBSERVATION OF THE LIVE DATA STREAM REVEALED NOTHING OUT OF THE ORDINARY. WITH ACCESS TO IDENTIFIX, I RESEARCHED AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER INSTANCES OF THE SAME CONCERN WITH 2006 DURANGOS, WITH RECOMMENDATIONS OF REPLACING THE THROTTLE BODY ASSEMBLY DUE TO INTERMITTENT "GLITCHES" IN THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR SENDING FALSE READINGS TO THE PCM CAUSING THE IDLE CONTROL MOTOR TO INCREASE THE IDLE SPEED. I CURRENTLY HAVE THIS PART ON ORDER FROM MY LOCAL DEALERSHIP. ONCE RECEIVED AND INSTALLED I WILL DETERMINE IF FURTHER ACTION WILL BE REQUIRED. *TR
Apr 16, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), AND 16V352000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIRS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
Jul 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS), THE VEHICLE FAILED TO LOCK ELECTRONICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT SOME NUMBERS WERE ERASED WHEN THE PREVIOUS RECALL REPAIR WAS PERFORMED. THE DEALER ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY COULD NOT BE RESET BECAUSE IT WAS NOT A PAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 280,000.
Jun 27, 2016
WE OWN A 2006 DODGE DURANGO AND OVER THE SUMMER WHILE DRIVING MY RADIO STARTED AND STOPPED WORKING, MY NAVIGATION SYSTEM STARTING BLINKING, AND THEN FINALLY MY CAR STOPPED WORKING ALTOGETHER. WE FOUND BOTH OF THE RELAYS TO THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON OUR DURANGO FULL OF WATER BUT WHEN I CALLED THE DEALERSHIP THEY DENIED EVER HEARING OF THIS ISSUE AND STARTED THAT THERE WAS NO WARRANTY. WE SHOOK OUT THE RELAYS, LEFT THEM UNPLUGGED OVERNIGHT, AND USED A HAIR DRYER TO DRY ANY REMAINING MOISTURE. AS LONG AS I KEEP MY VEHICLE PARKED IN THE GARAGE AND UNPLUG THE RELAY AFTER WE WASH THE CAR WE DON'T HAVE ANY PROBLEMS. HOWEVER, THE AIR BAG LIGHT WAS THE ONLY WARNING LIGHT THAT WE COULD NOT GET TO GO OUT. OVER THE WEEKEND I HEARD ON HEADLINE NEWS THAT THE 2008 DODGE CARAVANS ARE BEING RECALLED FOR MOISTURE GETTING INTO THE AIRBAGS. I CALLED AND EXPLAINED MY ISSUE WITH OUR 2006 DODGE DURANGO AND THEY TOLD ME THAT IT WAS NOT UNDER RECALL. INTERESTING TO NOTE IS THAT THE DEALERSHIP INQUIRES ABOUT THE MILEAGE ON YOUR VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD BY THEIR REPRESENTATIVE THAT LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES CAN HAVE A CHANCE AT "GOODWILL" REPAIRS BUT NOT HIGH MILEAGE VEHICLES. I'M NOT SURE IF 75,000 MILES IS CONSIDERED LOW OR HIGH BUT WHAT IS AT ISSUE IS THAT DODGE KNOWS THAT THERE IS AN ISSUE BUT THEY ARE NOT CORRECTING IT ON ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE VEHICLES ONLY ON THEIR 2008S. *TR
Dec 20, 2010
SERVICE BRAKES
3 complaints
MY BRAKE LIGHTS GOES ON AND STAY FOR 4 MINUTES IT STARTED WITH ABS LIGHT AND NOW WHILE DRIVING IT STOP LOCKS THE BRAKES. I NEED TO TURN OFF THE CAR AND THEN ON I CALLED AND REPORTED 4-28-2016 AND NOW IS DOING EVERYTIME.
May 03, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED. AFTER, THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF AND RESTARTED THE VEHICLE RESUMED NORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER: 05V554000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE ISSUE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Jul 09, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ANTI-LOCK AND THE ABS MODULES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 111,920.
Dec 22, 2014
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS STARTED TO FLASH ON AND OFF AND THE TURN SIGNAL FAILED TO SIGNAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED EVERY TIME IT RAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED, BUT THE TECHNICIAN COULD NOT FIND A FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.
Feb 26, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHENEVER A TURN SIGNAL WAS ENGAGED, THE OPPOSITE SIGNAL WOULD ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE, BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000.
Oct 06, 2011
HEADLIGHTS WILL RANDOMLY TURN OFF AND ON OR JUST COMPLETELY OFF. SIMPLY PUSHING ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH CAN REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM. THE FIX IS TO REPLACE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH. I DISASSEMBLED THE OLD SWITCH, AND THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SURFACE MOUNT COMPONENT OF THE SWITCH CAME LOOSE ON ONE CORNER AND ALLOWED INTERMITTENT CONTACT WITH THE CIRCUIT. EPOXY WOULD PROBABLY HAVE FIXED IT, BUT FOR $40, I JUST REPLACED THE PART MYSELF. AN INTERNET SEARCH INDICATES THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH SEVERAL OTHER VEHICLES AS WELL LIKELY USING THE SAME PART. *TR
Jan 01, 2011
VISIBILITY/WIPER
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDOWS FAILED TO OPEN OR CLOSE. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE MANUFACTURER RECALL FOR THE WINDOW MODULE AND THE INTEGRATED CONTROL MODULE RE FLASH REPAIR. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 86,000.
May 08, 2015
CONTROLLER THAT TURNS BETWEEN DEFROST, FLOOR, AND FRONT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY A FEW YEARS AGO. IT WAS RAINING, AND A TURNED THE KNOB TO DEFROST....AND NOTHING HAPPENED! THE SWITCH THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE COMPARTMENTS FROM FACE TO DEFROST HAD BROKEN. THE BLOWER STILL WORKS, BUT ALL COMES OUT ON THE FACE...NO DEFROST OR FLOOR. THERE ARE 1000'S OF THESE COMPLAINTS ONLINE. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME, 2,000 TO REPLACE THE PLASTIC PIECE A MANUFACTURER USED RECYCLED PLASTIC WHICH IS A COMMON PROBLEM TO BREAK. NOW IN RAIN, I ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS, USE MC DONALDS NAPKINS TO CONTINUE TO WIPE OFF THE WINDSHIELD SO I CAN SEE TO DRIVE, WHILE IN ROUTE TO MY JOB IN A SUITE. I CAN DEAL WITH THE 2=3 GALLONS OF GAS ON THE GROUND WHILE PUMPING GAS INTO THE FAULTY TANK BY STOPPING AT 50, BUT THIS IS RIDICIOUS!! I REAR-ENDING CAR IN FRONT OF ME. SLIGHT INJURIES, AND A HUGE INSURANCE BILL WHILE NOT BEING ABLE TO SEE WHILE PARAELL PARKING TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD. THERE IS NO QUESTION THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. UNFORTUNATELY INSURANCE COMPANIES DO NOT SEE A FAULTY POORLY COMPILED DEFROSTING COMPONENT SWITCH AS PROBABLE CAUSE TO BE COVERED UNDER THE COLLISION POLICY. *TR
May 06, 2013
WIPERS ACTIVATE ON THERE OWN DURING COLD TEMPERATURES. OCCASIONALLY THE TRUCK WILL DIE AFTER WIPERS UNEXPECTEDLY GO OFF. *TR
Mar 25, 2013
TIRES
3 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TPMS WARNING LIGHT WAS CONTINUOUSLY ILLUMINATED ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS NOT EQUIPPED WITH THE TPMS MONITORING SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 90,000.
Dec 08, 2014
GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES 265/65 17 USED ON 2006 ,07,08 AND 09 MODELS DURANGO ARE UNRAVALING ON THE SIDES. THIS IS KNOWN AS RIPPING ALONG THE SIDES AROUND THE LETTERING ON ALL FOUR TIRES . *TR
Mar 19, 2010
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH THE WRONG SPARE TIRE. WHEN THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED, THEY INDICATED THE SPARE WAS ADEQUATE.
Aug 03, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
3 complaints
THE VEHICLE OPERATED FOR 60 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY PRIOR TO THE COLLISION. ROAD CONDITIONS WERE SNOW PACKED, AND THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE WAS -1 DEGREE FAHRENHEIT. THE VEHICLE WAS PREPARING TO STOP AT AN INTERSECTION. THE DRIVER WAS IN THE ACT OF BRAKING AND SLOWED TO ABOUT 1-2 MPH. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE BEGAN ACCELERATING WITHOUT CONTROL INTO THE INTERSECTION. THE DRIVER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES WHILE THE WHEELS SPUNOUT ON THE ROAD. ANOTHER VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE DODGE DURANGO AT ABOUT 45 MPH DAMAGING THE LEFT SIDE AND INJURING THE LEFT REAR PASSENGER AND THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER. THE ACCELERATOR STOPPED WITH THE COLLISION ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING. *TR
Dec 06, 2014
1 - CRUISE CONTROL OVER SHOOTS SET SPEED 2 - CRUISE CONTROL OVER SHOOTS SET SPEED BY 10 TO 15 MPH ON DOWN HILL , CAUSES YOU TO LOSE CONTROL OF VEHICLE 3 - DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM. *JB
Sep 19, 2006
1 - THROTTLE STICKS, AT APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, 2000 RPM'S 2- HARD TO STOP VEHICLE, WHEN THROTTLE IS STUCK 3 - DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM. *JB
Sep 19, 2006
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
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. BEINGS THAT I AM A TECHNICIAN, I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED MY TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MOTOR ACTUATOR AND FULLY EXAMINED ALL THE WIRING RUNNING TO IT AND FROM IT AND FOUND NO SHORTS TO GROUND NO FRAYED WIRES OR GROUND FAULTS THIS IS SIMPLY A COMPUTER RELATED MALFUNCTION AND DURING THE MALFUNCTION IT DOES NOT THROW A DTC FOR A CHECK ENGINE LIGHT SO THERE'S FOR A TECH TO SCAN.
Mar 11, 2019
WHILE DRIVING, MY VEHICLE IS SWITCHING INTO 4-LOCK ON ITS OWN. THE LIGHT COMES ON AND ALL WHEELS START TURNING TOGETHER. HAS ONE TIME MADE IT SO IT WOULDN'T MOVE. HAD TO TURN OFF AND RESTART VEHICLE. HAS HAPPENED WHEN I WAS DRIVING SLOWLY ON CITY STREET. HAPPENED ANOTHER TIME, 4-LOCK LIGHTS FLASHING AND MOANING SOUND OF TIRES MOVING AT SAME TIME. DID SHUT OFF ON ITS OWN.
Dec 16, 2015
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
2 complaints
AWD 5.7 HEMI, THE 4LO BLINKING WHILE DRIVING ON BOTH HIGHWAY AND CITY STREET AND WHEN I UNLOCK MY DOORS YOU COULD HEAR SOMETHING ENGAUGING WHEN THE VEHICAL WAS OFF. THE 4LO LIGHT FLASHES AND YOU CAN HEAR IT SWITCH UNDER THE CAR EVEN WHEN IT IS OFF. WHEN, I UNLOCK MY DOORS YOU CAN HEAR IT AGAIN.
Mar 01, 2017
1ST TIME TURNED TRUCK OFF GOT OUT KEYS IN HAND SHUT DOOR HEARD SHIFTING FROM UNDERTRUCK,.TRUCK WAS EMPTY AND NO KEYS.. 2ND.ON HWY GOING 65 CAME TO EXIT.SLOWED DOWN TO 35 SERVICE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LITE CAME ON THEN WENT TO TURN A RIGHT HAND TURN AND TRUCK SHIFTED INTO FOUR LOW. HAPPENED AGAIN WHILE TOWING MY TRAILER..BEEN DOING THIS EVERYDAY NOW SHIFTS INTO 4 LO EASILY NOW AND STAYS FOELONGER4 PERIODS OF VTIME. *TR
Mar 01, 2015
SEATS
2 complaints
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED, THE SEAT MOVED INDEPENDENTLY. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT FAILED TO RECOGNIZE WHEN THE SEAT WAS OCCUPIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES COULD NOT BE DETERMINED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBERS: 15V313000 (AIR BAGS) AND 06V044000 (AIR BAGS). THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 113,282.
Jul 22, 2016
THE DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT PANEL'S SEAT MOTOR CAP WAS SUPER GLUED ON AFTER PRONGS HAD BROKEN BY EITHER SELLING DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. THIS WAS FOUND TO HAVE HAPPENED WHEN VEHICLE WAS 8 MONTHS OLD AND THE CAP FELL OFF. AT 10 MONTHS OLD, THE SAME SEAT PANEL BUSTED WITH NORMAL ENTRY OF THE VEHICLE. I WEIGH 115 LBS. AT MY WEIGHT, THIS PIECE SHOULD NOT BREAK FROM NORMAL ENTRY. CAN YOU IMAGINE IF IT WAS A LARGER PERSON? WOULD THE WHOLE SEAT COME APART? THE LEATHER FORMS A U-SHAPE WHICH IS A NICE CUSHION WHEN SITTING IN THE SEAT, BUT WHEN ENTERING THE SEAT, THE DURANGO IS HIGH OFF THE GROUND AND THE SEAT/STEERING WHEEL DESIGN IS DESIGNED SO ONE HAS TO "SLIDE" INTO THE SEAT. WHEN YOU "SLIDE" INTO THE SEAT, THE SEAT PUSHES DOWN ON THE EDGES WHICH IN TURN PUSHES DOWN ON THE THIN, CHEAP PLASTIC AND THE PLASTIC CRACKS. THE LOCAL DODGE DEALERSHIP SAID THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM ONLY THIS ONCE UNDER WARRANTY. THEY STATED THEY FIX APPROXIMATELY 20 VEHICLES A MONTH THAT HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THEY SAID THEY HAVE CONTACTED DODGE ABOUT REPLACING THE PLASTIC PIECE WITH MORE DURABLE MATERIAL TO NO AVAIL. IF THIS PLASTIC PIECE CONTINUES TO BREAK (AND IT WILL AS THEY ARE REPLACING WITH SAME QUALITY OF PLASTIC), THE MECHANISMS OF THE SEAT WILL BE OPEN TO THE TOUCH WHICH IS A DANGER TO THE SMALL HANDS OF CHILDREN WHO MAY REACH IN THE VEHICLE. THESE DURANGO'S HAVE ELECTRONIC BUTTONS ON THE SIDE OF THIS PANEL WHICH IF MOVED COULD SERIOUSLY INJURE AND DISFIGURE A CHILD'S HANDS OR FEET IF CAUGHT WHERE THE SEAT PANEL SHOULD BE. I DON'T WANT IT TO BE MY CHILD'S FEET. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO REPLACE A FAULTY PART EVER 10 MONTHS THAT I OWN THE VEHICLE DUE TO A CHEAP, FAULTY PART. FOR A $39,000 VEHICLE, I EXPECT BETTER QUALITY. I WONDER HOW SAFE I AM IN THE DURANGO IF I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT SINCE THE SEAT CAN'T HOLD UP AFTER ONLY 10 MONTHS OF NORMAL USE. MY HUSBAND'S SUPERVISOR'S 05 DURANGO HAD THE SAME PLASTIC SEAT PANEL BUST DURING NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR ALSO AT LESS THAN 6 MONTHS! *NM
Feb 09, 2007
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHENEVER THE CONTACT REFUELED THE VEHICLE TO ITS FULL CAPACITY, FUEL WOULD SPEW OUT ONTO THE GROUND AND THE CONTACT'S CLOTHING. IN ADDITION, THE ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED CONTINUOUSLY WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS OPERABLE. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FUEL CAP; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNAVAILABLE.
Jun 17, 2016
1996 DODGE DURANGO. I HAVE 2006 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED 5.7 LITER HEMI - I BOUGHT USED CAR SALESMAN IT IN DECEMBER 2012. IN FEBRUARY OF 214 WE STARTED HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE ENGINE CUTTING OFF WHILE DRIVING AFTER READING SEVERAL DIFFERENT INTERNET FORUMS I DISCOVERED THE ENGINE FAILURE WITH MY DODGE DURANGO WAS A COMMON PROBLEM. LIKE OTHERS I HAVE TAKEN IT IN TO OUR MECHANIC'S BECAUSE THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON. WE ALWAYS GOT OIL CHANGES AND REGULAR MAINTENANCE DONE AT OUR MECHANIC'S BECAUSE WE THOUGHT THEY WOULD KNOW THE CAR BEST AND BE ABLE TO INFORM US OF ANY IMPORTANT RECALLS OR POSSIBLE PROBLEMS. I ASKED HIM ABOUT THE PROBLEM, HE IN TURNED TOLD ME THAT HE KNEW ABOUT THE DODGE DURANGO ENGINE FAILURE PROBLEM. HE ALSO SAID DODGE KNOWS ABOUT IT, BUT THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM. I AM AFRAID THAT SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED ON THE ROAD BECAUSE THE ENGINE TURNS OFF AT ANY TIME. IT IS A SAME THAT DODGE IS PULLING THE SAME THING AS GENERAL MOTORS HAS DONE. PLEAASE LETS FIX THIS BEFORE SOMEONE DOES GET KILLED. SO I AM HERE WITH MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO PARKED IN MY DRIVE JUST WAITING FOR RECALL. IT IS GETTING CLOSER BECAUSE YESTERDAY THEY JUST RECALLED THE 2005,2006,2007 JEEP BECAUSE CHRYSLER SAID ON TUESDAY THAT IT WAS RECALLING AN UNDISCLOSED NUMBER OF OLDER JEEP S.U.V.S TO CORRECT AN IGNITION-RELATED STALLING PROBLEM SIMILAR TO THE DEADLY FLAW THAT HAS CONSUMED GENERAL MOTORS THIS YEAR. HOW ALSO OWNS DODGE SO I KNOW THEY KNOW ABOUT THE DODGES PROBLEMS. AT THIS POINT MY SENATOR RICHARD BLUMENTHAL OFFICE CAN NOT DO A THING, BECAUSE I HAVE NOT BEEN HURT OR KILLED AS OF YET. IT FEELS LIKE. *TR
Jul 24, 2014
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
2 complaints
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO STALLED OUT. I STILL HAD RADIO AND POWER STEERING, SO I PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I RESTARTED MY DURANGO, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON, BUT WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ISSUES. THE SAME TYPE OF ISSUE HAPPENS SPORADICALLY, REGARDLESS OF WEATHER OR SPEED. THERE ARE TIMES, AFTER SITTING AT A LIGHT OR STOP SIGN, WHEN YOU PRESS THE GAS TO GO THE GEARS ARE SLOW TO ENGAGE AND ACTUALLY START MOVING. SOMETIMES THE DURANGO SHIFTS ROUGHLY AS YOU ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE. AS TIME HAS GONE ON THE PROBLEM HAS BECOME MORE PERSISTENT. I FINALLY TOOK MY DURANGO IN TO OUR MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE EGR VALVE AND THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR. WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF THESE PARTS BEING REPLACED, MY DURANGO AGAIN BEGAN STALLING OUT. I DID HAVE THE DURANGO STALL OUT TWICE, BACK TO BACK, LOSING ALL POWER IN THE VEHICLE, INCLUDING POWER STEERING. I MANAGED TO GET HOME AND CALLED THE MECHANIC. THIS TIME HE REPLACED THE THROTTLE CONTROL MODULE. THE DURANGO IS STILL STALLING OUT AND SOMETIMES VERY SLOW TO ENGAGE GEARS WHEN STARTING OFF FROM A STOPPED POSITION. THIS PROBLEM WAS SUPPOSEDLY ADDRESS IN THE 2004-2005 MODELS AND CORRECTED. I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE MY DURANGO AS IT IS NOT RELIABLE; THIS IS AN ACCIDENT WAITING TO HAPPEN. CLEARLY THE PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN FIXED.
Aug 22, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE ENGINE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED AS NORMAL. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE JERKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER BUT THE FAILURE WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 107,000.
Aug 27, 2014
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 complaints
WHILE TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE FROM THE PARKING LOT THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT TURN. I HAD TO INSERT THE KEY IN THE SWITCH 10 TO 12 TIMES BEFORE IT WOULD TURN. I TRIED TO UNLOCK THE STEERING WHEEL BY TURN IT THE BEST COULD TO GET THE IGNITION TO TURN BUT IT STILL WOULD NOT TURN. THIS HAPPENED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION TO MYSELF AND MY WIFE. IN 2012 WE HAD TO AFTER THE SITUATION CONTINUED WE HAD THE IGNITION REPLACE, A COST OF ALMOST $1200.00. I WANT TO KNOW IF THIS WAS CAUSED BY WHAT HAPPENED IN THE LATEST RECALL OF OVER 1.4 MILLION VEHICLES? ...UPDATED 09/11/15 *BF THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. UPDATED 09/29/15*JB
Jul 28, 2015
2006 DODGE DURANGO, 6,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS HAD RUST COVERING THE POWER STEERING PUMP FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS. DEALER (MCBRAYER CHRYSLER, ABERDEEN N.C.) NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM AT 3,000 MILES. SERVICE MANAGER MADE A NOTE OF PROBLEM AND STATED THAT HE WOULD CHANGE PUMP BUT HE DIDN"T HAVE PART IN STOCK. CONTACTED SAME DEALER AT 6,000 MILES FOR RECALL ON ELECTRICAL AND INQUIRED ABOUT ALSO CHANGING POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN DOING RECALL REPAIR. DEALER STATED THAT THE RUSTED POWER STEERING PUMP WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. *TR
May 20, 2007
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,WHEELS
2 complaints
WHILE VEHICLE IS PARKED THERE IS A NOISE FROM TRANSMISSION SWITCHING IN AND OUT OF ALL WHEEL DRIVE AND SWITCHING BACK TO 4 WHEEL DRIVE BY ITSELF. ENGINE IS NOT RUNNING. THIS HAPPENS WHEN PARKED ONLY SO FAR. I'M AFRAID COULD SWITCH DURING DRIVING. IT HAS HAPPENED ALSO WHEN HITTING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE KEY FOB. I ORIGINALLY THOUGHT ANOTHER CAR WAS HAVING TROUBLE STARTING BESIDE MY TRUCK. I SOON REALIZED IT WAS MY VEHICLE MAKING THIS NOISE ISSUE?
Jul 21, 2015
AT RANDOM TIMES, INCLUDING WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY, THE TRANSFER CASE ON MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO AWD WILL ENGAGE THE 4WD. IT CAN HAPPEN WHILE SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY WHEN YOU INSERT THE KEY AND BEFORE YOU START THE ENGINE. IT ALSO MAKES THE CLICKING SOUND AS IF IT IS ENGAGING WHEN YOU UNLOCK THE DOORS (POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM?) IT CAN ALSO HAPPEN WHEN DRIVING WHILE TURNING A CORNER, SUCH AS THE SHARP CORNERS IN A DRIVE-THRU. THE EFFECT IS SUCH THAT ONE WHEEL LOCKS UP AS IF ONE FRONT WHEEL HAS THE EMERGENCY BRAKE ON. WHEN GOING STRAIGHT THERE IS NO ISSUE. I HAVE RESEARCHED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND FORUMS WHERE OTHERS ARE HAVING THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM. THE PROBLEM IS THAT IT IS RANDOM AND INTERMITTENT, AND DIFFICULT TO REPRODUCE AT THE DEALERSHIP. OFTEN THEIR RESPONSE IS TO SIMPLY REPLACE ONE OR MORE OF THE THREE MAIN COMPONENTS WITHOUT VERIFYING THAT IS THE ISSUE. THIS CAN BE QUITE EXPENSIVE FOR THE OWNER AND FRUSTRATING AFTER SPENDING LARGE SUMS OF MONEY AND THE ISSUE REMAINS UNSOLVED. I FEEL IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE AN INEXPERIENCED DRIVER MIGHT HAVE THIS ISSUE IN A DRIVE-THRU, AND TO OVERCOME THE LACK OF MOVEMENT AFTER PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, THEY MAY REV THE ENGINE. THIS MIGHT OVERCOMPENSATE AND CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DART FORWARD INTO ANOTHER CAR, OR EVEN INTO THE BUILDING AS THE WHEELS ARE TURNED TO GO AROUND THE CORNER. IF THE 4WD DISENGAGES AT THE REVVING OF THE ENGINE, THIS COULD ALSO CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE, PEDESTRIAN, OR BUILDING. *TR
May 22, 2014
POWER TRAIN,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2 complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE POWER TRAIN ERRONEOUSLY SWITCHED TO THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LOW POSITION AND THE TRACTION CONTROL AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE SENSOR LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. WHILE STUCK IN THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE POSITION, THE VEHICLE BECAME VERY DIFFICULT TO STEER AND FAILED TO ACCELERATE NORMALLY. WHEN REFUELING THE VEHICLE, FUEL WOULD SPEW OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURES WAS NOT DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 135,000.
Jun 26, 2015
AFTER BUYING THE VEHICLE IN 2009, IT BEGAN SHUTTING OFF WHEN I DECELERATED FOR STOPS OR TURNS. NO ENGINE LIGHT WARNING. IN 2009, TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP 4 TIMES. NO HELP. ISSUES HAVE CONTINUED. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP IN 2010 3-4 TIMES FOR SAME ISSUE. SEEMS TO SHUT OFF MORE IN WINTER THAN SUMMER BUT IS VERY RANDOM. IN 2011, MORE EXPLORATORY WORK WAS COMPLETED AT DEALERSHIP. IS THERE A LEMON LAW? IN 2012, I HAD SOMEONE ELSE TINKER ON IT. STILL NO ASSISTANCE. THE ISSUES ARE LESS ANNOYING NOW AND BECOMING DANGEROUS AS IT NOW SHUTS OFF AT ANY TIME, AT ANY SPEED, IN ANY WEATHER. I'VE TRIED NEW BRAKES, COUPLE OF NEW BATTERIES, NEW COMPUTER CHIP, COMPLETE VISUAL OVERALL WITH COMPUTER ASSISTANCE AT DEALERSHIP. ONCE WHEN CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON, O'REILY'S COMPUTER SAID THAT THE SENSOR BOX HAD MOISTURE IN IT. DEALERSHIP FOUND NO SUCH EVIDENCE. ALL MAINTENANCE LIKE OIL CHANGES ARE UP-TO-DATE. IN 2013 IN ADDITION TO THE SHUTTING OFF, THERE IS A BUMPING WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AND NO ONE CAN CONTRIBUTE THAT ISSUE TO ANYTHING EITHER! NO HELP. SCARED TO DRIVE BUT NO $$ GET A NEW ONE. I FEEL ABANDONED WITH A LEMON. *TR
Nov 20, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO THAT JUST DIES GOING DOWN THE ROAD WITH OUT WARNING! THIS HAS HAPPENED MANY TIMES. IT STARTED AROUND 80000 MILES AND HAS GOTTEN WORSE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS I LOSS ALL POWER TO THE VEHICLE INCLUDING THE STEERING AND BRAKES. THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE THAT NEEDS ADDRESSED ASAP. PEOPLE CARRY THERE FAMILY'S IN THESE VEHICLE'S. FROM WHAT I HAVE READ THIS IS A ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DODGE DURING. DODGE NEEDS TO STEP UP AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOME ONE IS KILLED FROM THIS ISSUE. *TR
Apr 11, 2013
OUR DODGE CONSISTENTLY STALLS AND DIES WHEN SITTING AT A STOP LIGHT AND/OR SLOWING THE VEHICLE TO MAKE TURNS. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ENGINE DIES RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF BRAKES, STEERING,ETC. MULTIPLE TIMES THIS HAS ALMOST CAUSED A WRECK WITH OTHER VEHICLES OR HAS CAUSED US TO JUMP THE CURB ALMOST HITTING TREES, ETC. WE'VE ALSO HAD THIS HAPPEN PULLING TRAILERS AND BOATS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. I'D LIKE TO SEE DODGE ACKNOWLEDGE THIS PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. *TR
Dec 16, 2012
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints
UPON TURNING INTO PARKING LOT OF LOCAL STORE, CAR SHUT DOWN AND SYSTEM LOCKED UP. NO POWER STEERING AND NO ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. WAS ABLE TO STEER CAR TO PARKING SPACE, STOP AND RESTART VEHICLE. THIS IS THE SECOND OCCURRENCE IN 2 WEEKS. SAME SCENARIO, GOING SLOW IN PARKING LOT AND VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. ANOTHER PROBLEM HAS COME UP NOW WHEN AFTER I START THE VEHICLE IN THE MORNING, IT SURGES FROM 1000 RPM TO 2000 BACK AND FORTH FOR ABOUT 10-15 SECONDS. MY QUESTIONS FOR THE DURANGO MAKERS IS WHEN WILL THEIR BE A TOTAL RECALL ON THESE SUV'S? *TR
Dec 22, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT LEASES A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL); HOWEVER, THE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. THE VEHICLE CONSTANTLY FAILS TO START, ACCELERATES ON ITS OWN, AND THE CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT WORK. THE DEALER CONTINUES TO STATE THAT THERE ARE NO FAILURES. THE MANUFACTURER AGREED WITH THE DEALER AND WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 28,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. UPDATED 01/17/08 *BF THE VEHICLE REPEATEDLY DOES NOT START AND SOMETIMES WHEN THE VEHICLE DOES START IT DOES NOT GO INTO GEAR AND ONCE THE KEY IS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION THE VEHICLE STILL CONTINUES TO RUN. UPDATED 01/11/08 *TR
Dec 14, 2007
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
2 complaints
WE PURCHASED A 2006 DODGE DURANGO 4X4. THE FIRST TIME WE FILLED THE GAS TANK IT NEVER CLICKED OFF AUTOMATICALLY. THIS HAPPENS EVERY TIME AND CAUSES GAS TO SPILL AND SPLASH EVERY WHERE. WE READ THIS A COMMON PROBLEM IN 2004 & 2005 AND HAS BEEN FIXED BY THE DEALER BUT WE CAN NOT GET A CALL BACK REGARDING OUT 2006 VEHICLE. *TR
Sep 10, 2010
WHEN FILLING 2006 DODGE DURANGO THE PUMP WILL SHUT OFF. APROX AFTER 2 SECONDS FUEL WILL SHOOT BACK OUT OF FILLER ALL OVER PERSON FILLING TANK, THE TRUCK, AND THE GROUND CAUSING A FIRE AND SAFETY HAZARD! *TR
Mar 09, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO THAT HAS GAS FILL OVERFLOW ISSUES. WHEN PUMPING GAS, THE PUMP NOZZLE WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN OFF, BUT GAS RUSHES OUT OF THE GAS TANK FOR A FEW SECONDS. VERY DANGEROUS AND MESSY. THIS HAPPENS EVERYTIME WHEN FILLING UP. *TR
Aug 16, 2010
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO AND GAS OVERFLOWS AND SPRAYS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK WHEN TANK IS FILLED. SEVERAL TIMES I HAVE HAD FUEL SPRAYED ON ME WHEN FUELING. *TR
May 26, 2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
2 complaints
IT ALL STARTED WHEN I TOOK MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO IN TO CHANGE A FUSE. ( WAS UNDER WARRANTY). ABOUT 1 MONTH LATER THE FOLLOWING STARTED. HEADLIGHTS FLASH ON & OFF WHILE DRIVING DAY OR NIGHT, TURN SIGNAL WILL GO ON & OFF, DOME LIGHTS WILL GO ON& OFF, WIPERS WITH WASH WILL GO ON & OFF, & THE RADIO WILL CHANGE CHANNELS. THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME DAY OR NIGHT NO MATTER THE TEMPS. LATELY SEEMS LIKE THE HEAT & COOL AIR DON'T BLOW FOR THE FLOOR. IT WAS AT THE SHOP NUMEROUS TIMES & NO ANSWERS. I DID CONTACT DODGE ITSELF & NOW THEY MAY HAVE A FIX FOR $500 FOR ME BUT NOT TOTALLY SURE THAT WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Feb 17, 2010
AIR CONDITIONING NOT COOLING PROPERLY. TESTED VENT TEMPERATURES IN IDENTICAL CONDITIONS USING AN INFRARED TEMPERATURE PROBE AND A NORMAL ANALOG TEMPERATURE PROBE. USED 1997 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER IN TEST WITH MY NEW 2006 DODGE DURANGO. TESTED INITIAL LEFT CENTER VENT TEMP AND THE TEMP AFTER 1, 2, 3, 4 AND 5 MINUTES USING THE DASH VENTS ONLY AND MAX COOL AND MAX FAN. THE NINE YEAR OLD MOUNTAINEER VENT TEMP WAS 9 OR 10 DEGREES COOLER AFTER 5 MINUTES. THE OLDER VEHICLE COOLED FASTER AND PROVIDED COLDER AIR TEMPS. THIS TESTING WAS DONE AFTER NOTICING THE DURANGO WASN'T COOLING AS WELL AS MY OLD MOUNTAINEER. *JB
Aug 18, 2006
POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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).
Jan 17, 2022
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
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
May 24, 2021
SUSPENSION,AIR BAGS,ENGINE
1 complaint
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.
Feb 08, 2021
POWER TRAIN,AIR BAGS,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
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.
Oct 09, 2019
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
HEAVY RAIN WHEN WIPERS ARE ON VEHICLE SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. WIND SHEILD WIPERS
Apr 22, 2019
AIR BAGS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE VEHICLE WILL SHUT OFF WITHOUT ANY WARNING. NO WARNING LIGHTS OR ANYTHING, THE VEHICLE JUST STALLS IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC, BRAKES OR POWER STEERING DOESN'T WORK WHEN VEHICLE SHUTS DOWN. THIS CAN CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR DEATH TO MYSELF AND OTHERS AROUND ME. HELP! THIS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND WHEN I TAKE IT TO THE SHOP THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH BECAUSE NO ERROR CODES COME UP.
Nov 14, 2017
STEERING,POWER TRAIN,ENGINE
1 complaint
MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO STALLED OUT IN THE MIDDLE OF TRAFFIC AND CAUSED ME TO BE INJURED IN A REAR END COLLISION BECAUSE MY PCM SHUT MY ENGINE DOWN PER DESIGN OF THE VEHICLE BECAUSE MY OIL SENDING UNIT HAD A FAULTY WIRE AND MY PCM THOUGHT I DIDN'T HAVE ANY OIL IN MY CAR WHICH DISABLED MY CAR COMPLETELY BY DESIGN OF THE MANUFACTURER TO KEEP MY ENGINE FROM DAMAGE BECAUSE IT THOUGHT I HAD. O OIL. I HAVE A FAULTY DESIGN PRODUCT AND NOT ENOUGH WARNING. I HAVE BEEN OFF WORK FOR A YEAR WITH THE INJURIES FROM THE ACCIDENT AND LUCKILY I WASN'T HURT WORSE. MY CAR SHUT DOWN IMMEDIATELY WITHOUT PROPER WARNING SOMEONE COULD BE KILLED I HAVE PHOTOS AND A SERVICE REPAIR DOCUMENTS STATING THE FAULTY OIL SENDING UNIT DISABLED MY VEHICLE..UPDATED 09/21/17 *BF UPDATED 10/23/17 *BF...UPDATED 11/13/2017 *BF *JS UPDATED 7/18/18*JB *TR
Sep 19, 2017
SUSPENSION,WHEELS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A CAT WHEN THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL, BALL JOINTS, AND STRUTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES THAT CAUSED HIM TO RECEIVE STITCHES ON HER LEFT INSIDE UPPER LIP. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000.
May 17, 2017
POWER TRAIN,SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING MY DURANGO WILL JUST SHUT OFF (IT DOESN'T RUN ROUGH OR SPUTTER, IT JUST SHUTS OFF) LEAVING ME WITH NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKING. I WILL COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, PUT IT IN PARK, THEN TRY TO START IT AGAIN. MOST TIMES IT WILL START RIGHT UP AND OTHER TIMES IT MAY TAKE 2 - 5 MINUTES. THIS WILL HAPPEN ABOUT ONCE OR TWICE A MONTH FOR THE PAST COUPLE OF YEARS. OTHERWISE IT RUNS FINE BEFORE AND AFTER IT SHUTS OFF ON ME. ONE ODDITY THAT I NOTICE IS THAT ALL THE GAUGES SEEM TO WORK FINE EXCEPT THE SPEEDOMETER DROPS TO 0 EVEN THROUGH I AM STILL COASTING ALONG. THE ENGINE LIGHT DOES NOT COME ON DURING THIS. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AS I HAVE ALMOST HIT OTHER CARS BEFORE SINCE I LOOSE MY STEERING AND BRAKING ABILITIES. *TR
Dec 22, 2016
AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
I ALREADY REPORTED LAST YEAR ON DECEMBER 2015 AND TILL NOW 4-27-2016 STILL DOING THE PROBLEM OF LIGHT AND AIRBAG AND WAITING FOR THE DEALER TO CALL ME. I GOT CONFIRM THEY GOT THE PART , MAY THE 3 WILL TAKE MY CAR. ONE OF YOU PERSONNEL HELP TO CALL THE DEALER AND GET IT FIX.
Apr 27, 2016
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD FOR A COUPLE OF SECONDS. THE VEHICLE KEPT ACCELERATING AT 60 MPH WHEN RELEASING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL. THE THROTTLE REMAINED WIDE OPEN WHEN RELEASED. THE CONTACT HAD TO TURN THE ENGINE OFF TO BE ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT COASTED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND THE THROTTLE STARTED TO RELEASE. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. IN ADDITION, THE HEADLIGHTS FAILED WHEN THE SWITCH WAS IN THE ON POSITION AND THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS ACTIVATED WHEN THE SWITCH WAS IN THE OFF POSITION. THE FAILURE RECURRED NUMEROUS TIMES ONLY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE WAS FORTY DEGREES OR LESS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 37,000.
Apr 21, 2016
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
THE DURANGO GOES INTO 4 WHEEL LOCK FOR NO APPARENT REASON. THE FOUR WHEEL LOCK LIGHT KEEPS GOING ON AND OFF AND CLICKING. THE AUTO WON'T GO ANYWHERE UNTILL I SHIFT IT BACK AND FORTH - REVERSE - FORWARD - WHEN I FIRST TRY TO BACK IT UP THERE IS A NOICE UNDER THE HOOD THAT SOUNDS LIKE A CHAIN RATTLING. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES AND I HAVE HAD TO THE DEALERSHIP AT LEAST 5 TIMES. THEY CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT.
Sep 24, 2015
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 75 MPH, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK VIOLENTLY WITHOUT WARNING. IN ADDITION, WHILE DRIVING, THE HEADLIGHTS BECAME INOPERABLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, BUT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURES. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,000.
Jul 28, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
THIS DURANGO HAD SPEWED GAS DURING FILL UP EVER SINCE PURCHASED 11/2006, SO I JUST TRIED TO BE CAREFUL WHEN FILLING. APRIL 2012, I HAD SOME RUST FIXED AROUND THE REAR WHEEL AREA ON THE GAS TANK SIDE. DID NOT REALLY THINK TOO MUCH ABOUT IT AT THE TIME. 1/29/14 I HAD AN INLET CHECK VALVE REPLACED AT THE DEALERSHIP DUE TO NOTIFICATION FROM CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THIS COULD BE A SAFETY ISSUE. THOUGHT THEN THAT THIS DEFECT IS PROBABLY WHAT CAUSED MY RUST ISSUE BUT I HAD HAD THAT FIXED SO DID NOT THINK ANYTHING ABOUT IT....UNTIL IT STARTED TO RUST AGAIN IN THE SAME AREA. THIS IS A WITHOUT A DOUBT CAUSED BY THE FAULTY INLET CHECK VALVE. I BELIEVE CHRYSLER INTENTIONALLY DID NOT NOTIFY THEIR CLIENTS UNTIL THE 100,000 MILE RUST WARRANTY WAS UP. THEY WILL NOT STAND BEHIND THE RESULTING DAMAGE FROM THE FAULTY INLET CHECK VALVE.
Jul 01, 2015
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
ON 6/14/2015 I WAS ABOUT TO BACK MY TRAILER INTO MY YARD, WHEN MY GEAR SHIFT COLUMN SELECTOR LOCKED IN PARK. I DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND IT WOULD NOT BUDGE. ADDITIONALLY, MY BRAKE LIGHTS ARE NO LONGER WORKING. PRIOR TO ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS I HAD TO REPLACE MY IGNITION FOR IT WAS LOCKING AND WOULD NOT TURN TO THE ON POSITION OR ACCESSORIES POSITION. IT COST ME $400 DOLLARS FOR A NEW IGNITION TO BE INSTALLED BY THE DEALER AND NOW I HAVE WORSE PROBLEMS THAN BEFORE. SO I BEGAN RESEARCHING AND HERE IS MY FINDINGS: 1) SAFETYRECALL G28 -IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK IN 2001 AND 2002 MODELS FOR MANY VEHICLES WHICH INCLUDED THE DURANGO. 2) THE BRAKE TRANSMISSION SHIFT INTERLOCK CONNECTOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED WILL NOT ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO MOVE. SO IF THE DEALER KNOWS ABOUT THESE RECALLS WHY DIDN'T THEY FIX THEM FREE OF CHARGE.
Jun 24, 2015
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
1 complaint
VEHICLE RAN HOT ON THIS DATE,FOLLWING THE NEXT DAY ITSHOWED NO PROBLEM. FOR THE PAST 2 YEAR AT A STAND STILL FOR ABOUT 5-10 MINUTES VEHICLE GAGE MONITOR IS GOING UP SHOWING SIGNS OF RUNNING HOT. I WOULD IMEDIATELY SHUT THE ENGINE OFF FOR ABOUT 1 MINUTE. THEN CRANK BACK UP. THE GAGE WOULD GO DOWN BACK TO NORMAL STATUS. IF I COME TO ANOTHER STOP AT A STOP LIGHT IT WILL GO UP AGAIN. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE SHOP SEVERAL TIMES TO GET IT CHECKED, ACCESSOR FINDS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. IT'S A FUNNY THING WINTER MONTHS MY SUV WOULD NEVER RUN HOT. HERE IN SOUTH CAROLINA IT IS GETTING HOT AND THE PROBLEM HAS NOW STARTED AGAIN. I HAVE HAD 3 TO 4 INCIDENTS WITH MY VEHICLE RUNNING HOT 2015 AND IS SURE MORE ARE TO COME. AS USUAL I SHUT THE ENGINE OFF TO MAKE THE GAGE GO BACK TO NORMAL. AND YES THE RUNNING HOT LIGHT DOES COME ON. WE JUST DON'T UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE ARE OTHERS HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM AND WHAT SHOULD I DO TO FIX IT.
May 21, 2015
SUSPENSION,POWER TRAIN
1 complaint
MY CAR AT 65 MILES ON THE HIGHWAY CAR JUST TURNED OFF. NO WARNING OR NOTICE. CAR CAME TO A CRAWL. I WAS LUCKY TO GET TO THE SIDE OF THE HIGHWAY. ONE THERE THE CAR LIGHTS CAME ON THE CHECK ENGINE, RED BOLT LIGHTS AND THE OIL LIGHT. AFTER A FEW MINUTES I STARTED CAR AND IT STALLED THEN STARTED BUT WAS A ROCKY START. I SHUT IT OFF AND RESTARTED. THE CAR WORKED FINE. THEN 3 MONTHS LATER THE CAR DID THE SAME TIME. THIS WHEN I PLACED IT IN THE SHOP THEY SAID IT WAS THE TRANSMISSION. SO $1400 DOLLARS LATER AND 5 DAYS I PICKED UP MY CAR AND 3 MILES AWAY FROM SHOP THE CAR DID THE SAME THING AGAIN. I TOOK IT BACK THEY DID A TEST THE CODES WHERE COMING BACK AS A WEIRD CODES. THEY DID NOT HAVE A CLEAR ANSWER SO THEY DID A THROTTLE CLEAN. CAR WORKED FINE. NEXT 3 MONTHS. I WENT OUT OF STATE IN JUNE 2013 WHEN MY CAR STOPPED AGAIN MY CAR WAS LEFT IN THIS STATE WAITING ON COMPUTER BOARD THAT WAS OUT OF STOCK UNTIL AUGUST 2013 WHEN I PICKED UP MY CAR THEY PLACED THE NEW SYSTEM IN IT ALONG WITH A WIRELESS KEY. AS SOON AS I CROSSED STATE LINE IT STOPPED AGAIN. AS YOU CAN SEE THESE ISSUE ARE UNSOLVABLE OR NO WANT TO TAKE RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUE. I STILL HAVE ISSUE BUT I CANT EXPRESS IT ALL IN THIS SOME AMOUNT OF TIME. *TR
Oct 01, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LIGHTS IN THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE RADIO FAILED TO OPERATE SPORADICALLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ONCE THE FAILURE OCCURED, THE SEAT BELT WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND DID NOT SHUT OFF UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON VARIOUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED IN 2007. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN VERIFIED THAT THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WAS FAULTY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Sep 15, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO, BOUGHT IT USED ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO. ABOUT A YEAR AND HALF AGO, APPROXIMATELY MARCH OF 2013, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO STALL WHILE DRIVING. IT HAPPENED AT ALL SPEEDS AND AFTER IT HAPPENING MULTIPLE TIMES WE FIGURED OUT THAT IT HAPPENED WHEN IT WAS WET/RAINING OUT. THIS IS EXTREMELY SCARY AND DANGEROUS WHEN GOING 70MPH ON THE HIGHWAY...TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE JERK NUMEROUS TIMES AND THEN COMPLETELY SHUTOFF (AKA NO POWER AT ALL!). WE HAVE SPENT A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS SINCE SPRING OF 2013 TRYING TO FIX THE ISSUE. WE WORKED CLOSELY WITH OUR DEALER TO FIGURE OUT THE EXACT PROBLEM...FIGURED OUT IT WAS ELECTRICAL (POSSIBLY WHEN THE WINDSHIELD WIPER ARE USED...)BUT THAT WAS ABOUT AS FAR AS WE GOT. SOME OF THE THINGS THEY FOUND AND/OR FIXED OR REPLACED ARE AS FOLLOWS: WIRING THAT WAS FRAYED, RE-GROUND NUMEROUS WIRES, REPLACED A HANDFUL OF SENSORS, RESEALED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND MAIN MODULE (AS WELL AS RESEALED THE BOXES THEMSELVES SINCE WATER WAS FOUND IN THEM), REPLACED THE ELECTRICAL MODULE ($2K), AND REPLACED ENTIRE ELECTRICAL BOX(WHICH INCLUDED HAVING TO RE-WIRE)...FOUND A USED ONE SINCE BRAND NEW WOULD HAVE BEEN $1200! . I HAVE RECENTLY SEEN THAT THERE WAS A PETITION TO THE GOVERNMENT TO INVESTIGATE (AND HOPEFULLY RECALL) VEHICLES THAT HAVE SITUATIONS SIMILAR TO WHAT I HAVE DESCRIBED ABOVE BUT THEY REFERENCE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED 2007 AND FORWARD BUT OUR 2006 IS HAVING THE SAME ISSUES!! SINCE IT HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER LAST (LESS THAN A MONTH AGO) WE HAVE NOT HAD THE PROBLEM BUT THERE WAS A STRETCH OVER THE WINTER WHERE IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AT ALL EITHER SO I AM NOT CONVINCED IT IS FIXED...IT SEEMS THE DEALER MECHANIC IS ABOUT OUT OF IDEAS AND SO ARE WE... *TR
Aug 28, 2014
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY/WIPER
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT I TRIED TO USE MY BRIGHTS, BUT THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS WOULD KEEP COMING ON INSTEAD. WHEN THE BRIGHTS DID COME ON THEN THEY WOULDN'T TURN OFF. THERE ARE ALSO TIMES WHEN I USE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL THAT THE RIGHT SIGNAL WOULD COME ON AND THE TWO SIGNALS WOULD FLICKER BACK AND FORTH. *TR
Aug 24, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ENGINE
1 complaint
I HAVE TWO ISSUES WITH MY DURANGO. DURING FUELING THE PUMP DOES NOT SHUT OFF CAUSING AN OVERFLOW OF GAS ON THE GROUND, ON MY SHOES, ETC. THIS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE WE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. MY MECHANIC THINKS IT IS A SENSOR ISSUE BUT DODGE HAS NOT RECALLED THE VEHICLE TO FIX IT. THE SECOND ISSUE IS I CAN TAKE MY KEY OUT OF THE IGNITION WHILE THE ENGINE AND IGNITION ARE IN THE RUN POSITION, LOCK THE CAR AND TAKE THE KEY WITH ME AND THE ENGINE WILL RUN LIKE THE KEY IS IN THE IGNITION. *TR
Jul 22, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE THE GAS PUMP CLICKS OFF THEN FUEL SPEWS OUT THE FILLER NECK OF THE VEHICLE THIS HAS CAUSED THE PAINT TO COME OFF AND A HOLE TO RUST IN THE SIDE OF THE VEHICLE JUST UNDER THE FUEL CAP. *TR
Mar 23, 2014
STEERING,SERVICE BRAKES
1 complaint
WHILE DRIVING ON A NEIGHBOR STREET, WHILE THERE WAS RAINFALL. HIT A PUDDLE STEERING AND BRAKES LOCKED. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. I LIVE IN SOUTH FLORIDA AND IT RAINS ALOT DURING THE SUMMER. ADVISED CARMAX IN MIAMI. THEY SAID THIS IS BECAUSE THE SERPENTINE BELT IS GETTING WET. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS AND SOMEONE COULD GET HURT. THEY NEED TO DO SOME TYPE OF ADJUSTMENT TO THESE VEHICLES INORDER FOR WATER NOT TO INTERFERE WITH THE SAFETY OF PEDESTRIANS, MOTORISTS AND OCCUPANTS. THIS IS A LAWSUIT WAITING TO HAPPEN. *TR
Aug 07, 2013
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
1 complaint
THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS/ WARNING LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON, AND THE ODOMETER AND RPM GAUGES BOUNCE FROM ZERO TO LIKE 5000 RPM WHILE DRIVING. THE AC AND RADIO AND DVD AND NAVIGATION ALL SHUT OFF AND ON ALSO WHILE DRIVING. I TOOK IT TO CROWN MOTORS ON JUNE 21 AND HAD A DIAGNOSTIC TESTS RAN AND NOTHING CAME UP ALL WAS FINE. THEY TOLD ME TO BRING IT BACK IN WHEN IT DID IT AND TO LEAVE IT RUN WHEN I GO INSIDE TO LET THEM KNOW. I TOOK BACK DOWN THERE ON JUNE 24 AS IT WAS DOING IT ALL AGAIN. THEY IMMEDIATELY TOOK IT BACK TO THE SHOP AND STATED YOU DEFINITELY HAVE SOMETHING WRONG. THEY TOLD AFTER AN HOUR THAT THEY COULD ONLY GET THE READING UP TO THE ECM AND ANYTHING AFTER THAT IT IS NOT SHOWING UP THAT IT IS DEAD. THEY CALLED THE LEAD ENGINEER AT DODGE TO TRY AND FIND A SOLUTION. I TALKED TO THEM ON JUNE 25 AND STILL NO ANSWER. THEY TOLD ME THEY HAD TO PUT $10 IN GAS AND WAS GOING TO CHARGE THAT TO ME AS THEY LOST THE SIGNAL TO DIAGNOSTIC SUE TO TURNING THE VEHICLE OFF. THEY DROVE AROUND FOUR DIFFERENT TIMES TO TRY AND REESTABLISH THE PROBLEM AND HAS NOT HAPPENED. I CALLED THEM TODAY JUNE 27,2013 AND TOLD I COULD COME AND PICK UP THE VEHICLE AS THEY CAN NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO DO THE PROBLEMS AGAIN TO REESTABLISH THE CONNECTIONS. THEY ALSO SAID IF IT HAPPENS AGAIN TO JUST BRING IT BACK OVER SO THEY CAN REESTABLISH THE CONNECTION FOR THE PROBLEMS. I KNOW THAT THERE HAS BEEN RECALLS FOR THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ON THESE VEHICLES. THEY DEALER TOLD THEY WERE ALL CLOSED OUT AND MY VEHICLE WAS NOT ONE OF THEM. STILL HAVE NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEMS WITH MY 2006 DURANGO. I DO NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE DRIVING MY FAMILY AROUND IN IT DUE TO A POSSIBLE FIRE LIKE SOME HAVE HAD OR THE ENGINE SHUTTING OFF GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. *TR
Jun 27, 2013
SUSPENSION,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
INTERIOR LIGHTS NEVER GO OFF AND HAS A RECALL. THE DEALERSHIP TELLS ME IT TAKES SEVEN DAYS TO GET THE PART AND HAVE IT PROGRAMMED. THIS IS UNACCEPTABLE SINCE THIS IS MY ONLY TRANSPORTATION. THIS VEHICLE ALSO HAS THREE OTHER RECALLS THAT THE DEALERSHIP DIDN'T TELL ME ABOUT. I THINK THEY ARE MAKING THIS DIFFICULT SO THAT CUSTOMERS WILL NOT GET THEIR RECALLS DONE. THERE IS ALSO A RECALL ON A SUSPENSION PART THAT COULD CAUSE AN CRASH- WIPERS AND LIGHTS- AND FILLING THE GAS TANK IS A ROYAL PAIN IN THE ........ THE FUEL SPITS BACK OUT AT YOU BEFORE YOUR TANK IS FULL. THESE ARE ALL SAFETY HAZARDS THAT DODGE NEEDS TO ADDRESS WITH NO COST OR INCONVENIENCE FOR THE OWNER. IF THESE RECALLS ARE NOT REPAIRED THERE IS A REASONABLE CHANCE THAT LIFE THREATENING EVENTS COULD OCCUR. NOT SURE WHY THE DODGE COMPANY ALLOWS THESE DEALERSHIPS TO DO THIS TO THEIR CUSTOMER. I SUGGEST THAT EVERY PERSON WHO HAS HAD PROBLEMS COMPLAIN TO THE COMPANY AS WELL AS THIS SITE ------- MAY BE SOMEONE WILL DO SOMETHING. *TR
Apr 23, 2013
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,STRUCTURE,WHEELS
1 complaint
FUEL TANK OVERFLOWS DURING FILL UP.I JUST RECEIVE A RECALL ON THIS ISSUE ON 2/01/2013. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW ON MARCH OF 2006. I DON'T KNOW WHEN THIS PROBLEM STARTS BUT NOTICE THE PROBLEM AND BLAME THE GAS STATION FOR THEIR PUMP NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS PROBLEM HAS CAUSED ME A LOT OF PROBLEM BECAUSE OF GASOLINE SHOOTING OUT OF A TANK TO SPILL ALL OVER ME (LOSS OF CLOTHES,SHOES AND RASH ON MY ARM, HAND,FOOT AND LEGS).NOW MY CAR WHERE THE FUEL TANKS IS LOCATED CAUSED THE PAINT TO RUST ($600 TO FIX) AND MY BUMPER TO DISCOLORED AND BECAUSE I ROTATE MY TIRES MOST OF MY LOG NUTS($200) HAS TO BE REPLACED.I CANNOT QUANTIFY HOW MUCH GASOLINE I LOSS DURING THAT PERIOD.I HAVE CALLED THEM REGARDING COMPENSATION FOR THIS MATTER AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM WHICH THEY DID BUT NOT COMPENSATE ME. *TR
Mar 05, 2013
POWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
1 complaint
AS I WAS EXITING A HIGHWAY, MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO SUDDENLY STALLED OUT. THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AFTER IT STALLED. I LOST CONTROL OF STEERING AND WAS UNABLE TO BRAKE. I NEARLY CRASHED INTO THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME, AND WAS BARELY ABLE TO TURN THE STEERING WHEEL ENOUGH TO RUN INTO THE CURB TO STOP MY VEHICLE! I WAS NOT ABLE TO RE-START IT AND HAD TO BE TOWED. WHILE WAITING FOR POLICE TO ARRIVE, I WAS NEARLY REAR-ENDED MULTIPLE TIMES. IT WAS TOWED TO A SHOP AND THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO START IT UP WITH NO PROBLEM THE NEXT MORNING. HE CHECKED EVERYTHING, AND RAN ALL DIAGNOSTIC TESTS - ALL CAME BACK SHOWING NO PROBLEMS. THERE IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM - AND THERE ARE MAN, MANY, MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT IT ALL OVER THE INTERNET. IF I HAD BEEN ON THE HIGHWAY WHEN THIS HAPPENED, I COULD HAVE BEEN IN A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT AND COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED, OR KILLED SOMEONE ELSE, SINCE I LOST COMPLETE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND WAS UNABLE TO STEER OR BRAKE. IS IT GOING TO TAKE A FATALITY BEFORE THIS IS RECALLED AND FIXED?????? I AM SCARED TO DEATH TO DRIVE IT NOW! *TR
Dec 22, 2012
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS,ENGINE
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND CAUSED THE CONTACT TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, CRASHING INTO A WALL. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE SHOULDER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT RESTRAIN THE CONTACT. THE CONTACT CALLED ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE AND THEY DISCONNECTED THE BATTERY. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S HOME. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THAT THEY WOULD INVESTIGATE THE CRASH AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A DEALER. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY BECAUSE THE SPEED OF THE VEHICLE DID NOT TRIGGER AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT SPECIFICATIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 85,000.
Dec 04, 2012
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
WE WERE DRIVING OUR 2006 DODGE DURANGO FOR ABOUT 5 MINUTES WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE DASH BOARD LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING. MY HUSBAND WAS ABLE TO VEER OFF THE ROAD ON A SIDE STREET AND COAST DOWN INTO A PARKING LOT. BY THIS POINT THE CAR WAS COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE. SMOKE STARTED TO COME OUT OF THE VEHICLE VENTS ON THE DASHBOARD. WE THOUGHT MAYBE A PART BROKE AT FIRST. MY HUSBAND OPENED THE HOOD AND THERE WAS NO VISIBLE FIRES AND NOT A LOT OF SMOKE. SMOKE STARTED COMING MORE AND MORE QUICKLY OUT OF THE VENTS. WE GOT OUR 3 CHILDREN OUT OF THE CAR. BY THIS POINT SMOKE WAS BILLOWING OUT. MY HUSBAND RAN INTO A BUILDING AND CALLED FOR HELP. THE BUSINESS GAVE US A FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND CALLED THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. AS MY HUSBAND RAN BACK TO THE DURANGO FLAMES HE SAW THE DASHBOARD START TO COLLAPSE. NEXT THING WE KNEW FLAMES WERE FLYING UP THE FRONT WINDOW. HE USED THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER ON IT. THE FIREMAN ARRIVED AND HELPED MAKE SURE THE FIRE WAS COMPLETELY OUT. *TR
Aug 13, 2012
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
TURN SIGNAL SWITCH MALFUNCTIONS WHEN IT IS COLD AND WET OUT. WILL INDICATE RIGHT TURN WHEN TURNING LEFT AND VISE VERSA, HIGH BEAM ALSO MALFUNCTIONS AND WILL SOMETIMES TURN ON WASHER FLUID, WIPER FUNCTION ALSO NOT WORKING RIGHT WHEN OTHERS FAIL. SEEMS TO BE WHEN IT IS WET AND BELOW FREEZING TEMPERATURES. SIMILAR COMPLAINTS ALL OVER INTERNET. *TR
Feb 13, 2012
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH DOWN HILL THE BRAKES WERE DEPRESSED AND SMOKE EMITTED FROM THE BRAKES AND SMELLED AS IF THEY WERE ON FIRE. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO DRIVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE. THE CHECK ENGINE AND AIR BAG LIGHTS BEGAN TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THERE WAS NO AIR BAG IN THE VEHICLE. THE BRAKES WERE CURRENTLY MAKING A GRINDING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER REPEATEDLY WHERE THEY CONTINUED TO TURN THE WARNING LIGHTS OFF; HOWEVER, THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE DEALER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILED AND SHE WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR HALF OF THE REPAIR COST. THE FAILURES OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER SHE PURCHASED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 91,000.
Aug 15, 2011
EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WILL FLASH ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVING LEAVING US TEMPORALLY BLIND IN THE DARK, AND ALSO THE WIPERS WORK ERRATICALLY, THEY WILL EITHER COME BY THEM SELVES FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THEN TURN OFF, OR DURING RAIN STORMS THEY WILL WORK ERRATICALLY. THEY WILL WIPE FAST FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN SLOW DOWN TO A 2 OR 3 SECOND DELAY BETWEEN WIPES UNDER HEAVY RAIN WHEN THE SWITCH IS SET TO HI, THEN THEY WILL GO FAST AGAIN FOR A FEW SECONDS, AND THEN SLOW AGAIN. IT IS A SAFETY CONCERN FOR MY WIFE DRIVING MY TWO SMALL CHILDREN IN THE RAIN. ALSO THE RADIO AUDIO TURNS ITS SELF DOWN WHILE DRIVING WHEN NOBODY TOUCHES THE CONTROLS, AND THE STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS DO NOT CONTROL THE AUDIO. I THINK IT IS ALL A CONNECTED ISSUE WITH A DEFECTIVE CLOCK SPRING WHICH AGAIN I HAVE SEEN MANY COMPLAINTS ABOUT DODGE CLOCK SPRINGS BEING FAULTY ON WWW.DODGEFORUM.COM. *TR
Apr 04, 2011
HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM
1 complaint
06 DODGE DURANGO FUEL TANK NOT CENSORING AND SPILLING OUT GASOLINE WHEN A FULL TANK IS REACHED. THE FIRST TIME IT DONE IT, I WAS OUT SEEING PATIENTS AND THE GASOLINE SPILLED OUT ON MY JEANS. I HAD TO STOP AT A WALMART THAT WAS LUCKILY NEARBY AND PURCHASE A PAIR OF JEANS, SO I COULD CONTINUE WORKING. SINCE THEN I HAVE TO WATCH MY FUEL GAUGE AND WHEN IT RISES ABOVE THE 3/4 LINE I STOP THE PUMP AND EASE THE GAS IN A LITTLE AT A TIME. I LOOK AT THE FUEL GAUGE AND IT HAS A DELAY AS TO WHEN IT REGISTERS THE GASOLINE THAT HAS BEEN PUMPED. THIS IS VERY AGGRAVATING, THE ESTIMATE TO GET IT REPLACED IS ANYWHERE FROM $850 TO $1300. WITH AS MANY COMPLAINTS I SEE POSTED, THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL ISSUED. ALSO, THE COMPUTER THAT CONTROLS THE IDLE SPEED MOTOR SEEMS TO BE MALFUNCTIONING WHICH CAUSES MY 06 DODGE DURANGO TO STOP RUNNING WHILE IN A LOW IDLE AT STOP SIGNS AND WHEN SLOWING DOWN TO TURN. THIS IS ESTIMATED TO COST $700 TO $800 DEPENDING ON WHICH COMPUTER IS BAD. THIS IS OF MOST PRIORITY SINCE I DRIVE TO OTHER LOCATIONS FOR MY WORK. *LN
Jan 29, 2011
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
1 complaint
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO LIMITED WITH A 5.7 HEMI ENGINE. MY ISSUES IS WITH THE ESP (TRACTION CONTROL). THE ESP LIGHT IS COMING ON AND THE ESP IS ENGAGING WHEN MAKING TURNS (LEFT & RIGHT). IT ALSO FEELS EXTREMELY LOSE AT SPEEDS OVER 45 MPH. WHEN ON THE FREEWAY IT FEELS LIKE I AM DRIVING ON ICE AND IF I HIT A BUMP, IT KICKS THE VEHICLE TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT, SOMETIMES CLOSE TO GOING INTO THE ADJACENT LANE. WHEN I TRY TO CORRECT THIS ACT BY STEERING BACK INTO THE LANE, THE ESP IS ENGAGING. WHEN THE ESP ENGAGES IT CAUSE THE WHEEL ITS ENGAGING ON TO START BRAKING. IT IS VERY SCARY WHEN GOING 65-70 MPH, WITH LOSE STEERING AND ONE SIDE OF YOUR VEHICLE BEGINS TO BRAKE. I FEEL VERY UNSAFE DRIVING WITH MY KIDS IN THE TRUCK. NOW THIS IS CONFUSING SINCE IT SAYS IN THE HANDBOOK THAT THE ESP IS ALWAYS ON AND TO TURN IT OFF YOU HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON ON THE CENTER CONSOLE WHICH INTURN WILL DISPLAY THE LIGHT ON THE DASH. I HAVE TO PUSH THE BUTTON AND HAVE IT TURNED OF AT ALL TIMES SO THAT THE VEHICLE DRIVES IN A MANAGEABLE WAY. I HAVE LOOKED ONLINE AND NOTICED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS REGARDING THE ESP ENGAGING ON TURNS FOR NO REASON. IT HAPPENS AT SPEEDS OF 5PMH, 20MPH AND ALL THE WAY UP TO 75MPH. I SENT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALERSHIP, THEY KEPT IT FOR A WEEK AND A HALF AND RETURNED IT SAYING THAT THEY COULDN'T FIX IT AND WERE NOT EXACTLY SURE WHY ITS DOING IT. I HAVE ALREADY CONTACTED AN ATTORNEY FOR THE BEHAVIOR OF THE MANAGEMENT AND THEIR UNWILLINGNESS TO CORRECT THE ISSUES EVEN THOUGH I HAVE A WARRANTY AND THEY SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME LIKE THIS 3 MONTHS AGO. I WOULD APPRECIATE IF THIS ISSUE COULD BE LOOKED INTO, THANK YOU WORRIED DODGE OWNER. *TR
Sep 11, 2010
TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM
1 complaint
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL ENGAGES ON DRY PAVEMENT TRAVERSING TURNS FOR NO APPARAENT REASONS. MAKES THE VECHICLE VERY DIFFICULT AND DANGEROUS TO OPERATE. *TR
May 22, 2010
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
2006 DODGE DURANGO HAS HAD MULTIPLE ENGINE & ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS WITHIN 6 MONTH PERIOD. FIRST CAR LOST ALL POWER WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH, TOOK ALL STRENGTH TO GET CAR TO SHOULDER OF THE ROAD W/O POWER STEERING & LOCKED STEERING COLUMN. LOCAL MECHANIC SAID THAT COMPUTER WAS FRIED & COVERED UNDER EMISSIONS WARRANTY. TOWED TO DODGE DEALERSHIP WHO SAID THERE WAS NOT A COMPUTER PROBLEM, JUST CAM SHAFT NEEDED REPLACING & RECALL ON INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER. AFTER $450 REPAIR FOR CAM SHAFT & TOW, A WEEK LATER CAR STARTED HAVING ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS. APROX EVERY OTHER TIME I WOULD START CAR, THE RADIO & ELECTRICAL DISPLAY (CLOCK) ON RADIO WOULD NOT WORK--APPEARED TO NOT GET POWER. SIX WEEKS LATER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AGAIN. BY THIS TIME, ORIGINAL DODGE DEALERSHIP HAD BEEN CLOSED, SO WENT TO ANOTHER DODGE DEALER FOR SERVICE. THEY FOUND ANOTHER WIRING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE. COULD NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM WITH AUDIO/CLOCK. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT ON ABOUT 2 MONTHS LATER. THIS TIME LOCAL MECHANIC ADVISED IT WAS A FUEL PUMP PROBLEM. REPLACED FUEL PUMP, CHECKED FUSE & STILL COULD NOT IDENTIFY PROBLEM WITH AUDIO/DISPLAY. 9 DAYS LATER WENT TO START CAR IN THE AM, AND ELECTRICAL SEEMED TO SPUTTER (LIGHTS, INSTRUMENT PANE, WIPERS, RADIO) BUT CAR WOULD NOT START. STARTER DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE ENGAGING THE ENGINE AT ALL. DIAGNOSED AS STARTED MOTOR PROBLEM, STARTER MOTOR REPLACED, BUT CAR STILL NOT FIXED. THEN TOLD BATTERY TERMINALS & CABLES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CAR NOW STARTS, BUT AUDIO/DISPLAY ISSUE STILL UNRESOLVED. CONCERN THAT THERE IS A LARGER PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THIS VEHICLE, WHICH IS THE ROOT CAUSE OF ALL RECENT PROBLEMS. GETTING SCARED TO DRIVE THIS CAR ON INTERSTATE OR IN ANY LEVEL OF TRAFFIC FOR FEAR THAT IT WILL STALL OUT OR LOSE POWER DURING OPERATION AGAIN. THE CAR ONLY HAS 42,000 MILES ON IT. FIRST PROBLEM STARTED WITH 37,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. I HATE THIS CAR!!!!! *TR
Sep 24, 2009
AIR BAGS,SEAT BELTS
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT DROVE THROUGH A YIELD SIGN. SHE WAS UNAWARE IF HER VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT SNAPPED. THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE DRIVEN AFTER THE CRASH. THERE WERE NO INJURIES AND A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. PRIOR TO THE CRASH, THE STARTER AND IGNITION WERE REPLACED IN THE VEHICLE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 38,000.
May 18, 2009
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,VISIBILITY,INTERIOR LIGHTING
1 complaint
ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, DURING COLD WEATHER 40 DEGREES AND LOWER THE WIPER BLADES & LIGHTS, INTERIOR & EXTERIOR ACTIVATE ON THEIR OWN. *TR
Jan 22, 2009
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
WHEN MY FUEL TANK IS EMPTY AND I REFILL THE TANK, AFTER THE PUMP CLICKS OFF GAS POURS OUT OF THE TANK. THIS HAS BEEN HAPPENING FOR ABOUT 7 WEEKS. ALSO SOMETIMES WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE IT DOESN'T START BUT CONTINUES TO TURN ITSELF OVER AND OVER EVEN AFTER THE KEY IS SHUT OFF. THIS HAPPENS SPORADICALLY AND DODGE REFUSES TO FIX EITHER ONE ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE IS STILL UNDER WARRANTY, BECAUSE IT CANNOT BE DUPLICATED AT THE SHOP. *TR
Nov 28, 2008
STRUCTURE,LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT HEARS A RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE DOORS AS IF THE LOCKS ARE NOT LATCHING PROPERLY. SHE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT WAS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 38,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 54,000. UPDATED 09/15/08 *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE DOOR RATTLES. UPDATED 09/18/08. *JB
Aug 08, 2008
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY
1 complaint
2006 DODGE DURANGO WITH BRAKE FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE BRAKE FAILURE HAS CAUSED HER TO BE IN 3 ACCIDENTS. SHE STATES THAT EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TAKEN TO THE DEALER IT COMES BACK WITH THE BRAKES FEELING WORSE. *KB THE REAR BRAKE PADS WERE REPLACED. WATER WAS LEAKING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GLASS. *JB
Jul 24, 2008
STEERING,ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE SINCE I BOUGHT IT. SOMEDAYS THE TRUCK WON'T CRANK, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF TOOK IT SO SALISBURY DODGE KEPT MY VEHICLE FOR 4 DAYS GAVE IT BACK TO ME SAID THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT SAID THEY TURNED THE LIGHT OFF FOR ME 2 WEEKS LATER SAME PROBLEM LIKE TRUCK NOT GETTING GAS, TRUCK JUST CUT OFF ON ME AND MY FAMILY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. TOOK IT TO DEALERSHIP WHERE BOUGHT KEPT VEHICLE FOR ALMOST 2 WEEKS CATALYTIC CONVERTER WAS BAD EVERY SINCE THEY GAVE ME VEHICLE BACK WHICH HAS BEEN ABOUT 2 MONTHS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS RADIO TURNS BY ITSELF HIT BUMP THE TRUCK TURNED OFF ALMOST GOT REAR ENDED TRYING TO PULL TO SHOULDER, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT GOES ON AND OFF, EVERY TIME I CALL THE DEALERSHIP TO GET APPT THEY SAY THEY CAN'T GIVE ME ONE I JUST NEED TO DROP THE TRUCK OFF AND THEY WILL GET TO IT WHEN THEY CAN,SO WHAT DO I SUPPOSE TO DO UNTIL THEY CAN SEE WHAT'S GOING ON I CAN'T AFFORD TO PAY FOR A RENTAL THEY DON'T WANT TO ASSIST ME WITH THAT. I'M REALLY SCARED FOR MY FAMILY SAFETY I'M STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING SOMETIMES WHEN I MAKE A TURN IT DOESN'T TURN CORRECTLY IT'S SCARY I REALLY NEED SOME ASSISTANT. *TR
Apr 29, 2008
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1 complaint
TL*THE CONTACT LEASES A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V092000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL). THE DEALER PERFORMED THE RECALL REPAIR; HOWEVER, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ONE WEEK LATER. AFTER THE FAILURE, THE VEHICLE WOULD ACCELERATE OR DECELERATE AUTOMATICALLY AND THE IGNITION SWITCH WOULD NOT ENGAGE. ONE ON OCCASION, THE ENGINE CONTINUED TO RUN WHEN THE KEY WAS REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. THE DEALER COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE FAILURES. THE CONTACT FILED A FORMAL COMPLAINT WITH THE MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 25,000. UPDATED 01-14-08. *K THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTS ON OCCASION AND AFTER STARTED WILL NOT GO INTO GEAR. UPDATED 01/14/08 *TR
Dec 14, 2007
SUSPENSION,SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
THERE ARE SEVERAL RECALLS ON 2006 DODGE DURANGO BUT MY VIN # DOES NOT SHOW UP FOR ANY RECALLS. BUT I AM HAVING THE RECALL PROBLEMS THAT ARE LISTED BELOW * RECALL ID# 07V092000 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT PANEL *RECALL ID# 06V039000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING *RECALL ID# 06V067000 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR RECALL ID# 06V044000 - AIR BAGS RECALL ID# 06V240000 - SUSPENSION:REAR RECALL ID# 05V554000 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE THE ONES WITH THE * ARE THE MAJOR PROBLEMS THAT I AM HAVING, I DRIVE ME TRUCK EVERY NIGHT TO WORK AND AM AFRAID I WILL HAVE AN ACCIDENT. I WOULD ALSO LIKE FOR THE OTHER RECALLS TO BE CHECKED AS WELL. I HAVE TAKEN TRUCK BACK TO DEALER TWO TIMES AND HAVE GOTTEN NO RESULTS, BUT I'M STILL HAVING ENCOUNTERING THE PROBLEMS. ON 12/3/07 I CALLED 1-800 # AND WAS TOLD THEY WOULD GET BACK TO ME. HAVEN'T HEARD FROM THEM. *TR
Dec 06, 2007
VISIBILITY,AIR BAGS,SEATS
1 complaint
2006 DODGE DURANGO WITH NUMEROUS PROBLEMS ONE IS THE AIR BAG LIGHT. CONSUMER STATES SOME OF THE OTHER PROBLEMS ARE REAR AIR VENTS ONLY WORK PART TIME AND SHAKES WHEN SITTING AT A STOP SIGN. *KB THE SEAT CONTROLS HAD TO BE RESET ON A CONTINUAL BASIS. *JB
Nov 09, 2007
VISIBILITY,VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL,EQUIPMENT,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1 complaint
JUST LEFT MY HOME NOT DRIVING MORE THAN 30 MPH WHEN THE ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I LOST COMPLETE POWER. WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED IT AND THEY DID A "PCM REFLASH WITH AN INSTRUMENT PANEL SOFTWARE UPDATE" THEY ALSO REPLACED THE CLUSTER. NOW 2 AND HALF MONTHS LATER, I HAVED MOVED OUT OF STATE AND ONCE AGAIN JUST LEAVING MY HOUSE NOT GOING ABOVE 30 MPH AND THE SAME THING HAPPENS AGAIN. ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON AND I LOSE POWER, I WAS BARELY ABLE TO TURN THE WHEEL ENOUGH TO GET THE VEHICLE ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I WAS ABLE TO START THE CAR AGAIN WITHIN A COUPLE MINUTES AND SAFELY RETURN HOME (IT WAS DARK), HOWEVER THE ENGINE LIGHT WAS STILL ON AND IT FELT AS THOUGH IT WOULD LOOSE POWER AGAIN, LIKE I WAS DRIVING WITH THE PARKING BRAKE ON. ALSO ON MY DRIVE HERE FROM CALIFORNIA (TO INDIANA) I LOST MY CRUISE CONTROL. THIS SECOND INCIDENT HAPPEND TONIGHT AND WILL HAVE TO BE TOWED TO DODGE DEALER TOMORROW. *JB
Sep 19, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
THE BRAKES ON MY 2006 DURANGO SEEM TO SLIP AT TIMES. I HAVE GONE TO STOP ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, AND THE BRAKES SEEM TO TAKE A SECOND TO KICK IN. I HAVE THOUGHT BEFORE I WASN'T GOING TO STOP. THIS IS A GREAT CONCERN TO ME, ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE MY GRANDCHILDREN WITH ME. I FEEL THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG, AND I AM NOT SAFE AT TIMES IN THIS CAR. IT ISN'T EVERYTIME , BUT IT HAPPENS TOO OFTEN TO FEEL WORRY FREE. *TR
Aug 26, 2007
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1 complaint
ISSUE I: STALL VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN DOWN A SLOPING ROAD THAT CURVED TO THE RIGHT APPROX 35-45 MPH. STEERING BECAME UNRESPONSIVE AND I REALIZED MOMENTS LATER THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE WAS NO LONGER RUNNING. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP. THEY COULD NOT FIND ANY PROBLEM. I RECENTLY WENT ONLINE TO DISCOVER TO MY HORROR THAT I AM NOT ALONE. IN FACT, ON ONE DISCUSSION GROUP OVER A HUNDRED PEOPLE REPORTED EXPERIENCING STALLS. I HAVE A PREGNANT WIFE. I AM CONCERNED THAT WERE THIS TO HAPPEN TO HER SHE WOULD NOT HAVE THE STRENGTH TO CONTROL SUCH A LARGE VEHICLE WITHOUT POWER STEERING. ISSUE II: REPEATED WARPING OF BRAKES. HAD VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 6,000 MILES WHEN NOTED PULSATION OF BRAKES. AT NEXT SERVICE I INQUIRED ABOUT IT AND WAS TOLD THE ROTORS WERE WARPED AND NEEDED TO BE GROUND DOWN. I FELT IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. DEALER DECLINED. APPROX. 4,000 MILES LATER THE PROBLEM BEGAN TO RE-OCCUR. I NOTED PROBLEM TO DEALERSHIP AT NEXT SERVICE. THEY EXPRESSED THE ROTORS ARE WARPED. DEALERSHIP ACCUSED ME OF DRIVING TO AGGRESSIVELY AS BEING THE ONLY CAUSE. I DO NOT ACCEPT THIS AS VALID. I AM NOT AN AGGRESSIVE DRIVER. I HAVE SEEN THAT NUMEROUS OTHERS HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS. I HAVE SINCE READ THAT IMPROPERLY TORQUING THE LUG NUTS MAY BE A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. I DO NOT THINK IT UNREASONABLE TO EXPECT BREAKS ON A NEW VEHICLE TO LAST MORE THAN 4K-6K MILES BEFORE NEEDING MAINTENANCE. MY LAST SUV REQUIRED ONE SIGNIFICANT BREAK SERVICE DURING THE 115,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. I FEEL THAT BOTH OF THESE ISSUES ENDANGER THE SAFETY OF MY FAMILY. I FEEL THAT NEITHER ISSUE HAS BEEN SATISFACTORY ADDRESSED BY DODGE. *JB
Apr 17, 2007
EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
A/C IN MY BRAND NEW 2006 DODGE DURANGO DOESN'T COOL DOWN PROPERLY DURING DAYTIME OPERATING HOURS. WE LIVE IN TEXAS AND WE BOUGHT OUR DURANGO IN JULY OF THIS YEAR. MY VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH DUAL A/C. WE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP COMPLAINING THAT THE CONDITIONED AIR FROM THE VENTS, EVEN WHEN THE CONTROL IS IN THE MAX POSITION, IS ONLY AMBIENT AT BEST. I KNOW WHAT COLD AIR FEELS LIKE! THIS IS TEXAS! THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT BECAUSE OF ALL THE GLASS AND LARGE FRONT WINDSHIELD CAUSES THE INTERIOR TO HEAT UP AND IT TAKES A LONG TIME FOR THE VEHICLE TO COOL DOWN. HOWEVER THE A/C COOLS DOWN THE INTERIOR OF THE VEHICLE VERY RAPIDLY IN THE EARLY MORNING AND LATE EVENING HOURS OF THE DAY WHEN THE SUN ISN'T AS INTENSE. *NM
Nov 28, 2006
STEERING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,VISIBILITY,EQUIPMENT
1 complaint
INTERMITTENT AND SPONTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS DURING OPERATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. STEERING WHEEL SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS WORK ERRATICALLY OR IN REVERSE OF NORMAL FUNCTION. IGNITION REMAINS ENGAGED UNTIL SWITCH IS RECYCLED. SEEMS TO BE LOW TEMPERATURE RELATED( HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN THE COOLER AM). VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES FOR REPAIR ATTEMPTS. CLOCK SPRING,MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH,INDIVIDUAL AUDIO CONTROLS, AND THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY BY THE DEALER WITH OUT CORRECTING THE PROBLEM. DEALER STATES THAT CHRYSLER WILL NOT AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL DIAGNOSIS. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS IS AN ELECTRICAL SHORT IN THE STEERING COLUMN THAT MAY RESULT IN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, OR A VEHICLE FIRE, AND INJURIES TO MY FAMILY. CHRYSLER REPS WILL NOT ADDRESS THE PROBLEM WHEN I HAVE REPEATEDLY ATTEMPTED TO CONTACT THEM VIA THEIR HOTLINE AT 1-800-992-1997. *NM
Jun 30, 2006
PARKING BRAKE
1 complaint
WHEN GOING TO RELEASE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE, THE HANDLE BROKE OFF FROM THE CABLE, WAS NOT ABLE TO RELEASE THE BRAKE. *NM
Jun 21, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,AIR BAGS
1 complaint
MY ABS LIGHT & BRAKE LIGHT COME ON, AND MY PASSENGER AIR BAG TURNS OFF. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICULT TO NAVIGATE AND THE BACK END GET TIGHT. THIS HAS HAPPENED 4 TIMES, AND THE LAST TIME WAS ON A BUSY HIGHWAY, AND I WAS LUCKY TO MISS CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. WE TOOK THE VEHICLE IN ON 4/18/06 AND HAD ALL RECALL WORK DONE, AND THE VEHICLE STILL IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THIS LAST INSTANCE SCARED ME TO THE POINT I DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHIVLE.
Apr 21, 2006
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To check for problems and complaints on your 2006 DODGE Durango, you'll need the VIN number. Find your VIN in one of these 4 common locations.
Understanding VIN Structure for Problem Reports
Each character in your 2006 DODGE Durango 17-digit VIN helps identify specific complaints and problems affecting your vehicle model.
How to Check 2006 DODGE Durango Problems in 3 Steps
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Find the 17-character VIN on your 2006 DODGE Durango dashboard (visible through windshield), door jamb, engine bay, or vehicle documents.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many problems does the 2006 DODGE Durango have?
The 2006 DODGE Durango currently has 850 owner-reported complaints according to NHTSA database. These complaints are organized by component to help identify common issues.
What are the most common problems with 2006 DODGE Durango?
The most common problems reported for the 2006 DODGE Durango are organized by component above. Each component section shows owner-reported issues, crash reports, and fire incidents to help identify patterns and problem areas.
Where does this 2006 DODGE Durango problem data come from?
All problem and complaint data for the 2006 DODGE Durango comes directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database. These are real complaints submitted by actual vehicle owners.
How do I report problems with my 2006 DODGE Durango?
You can report safety problems with your 2006 DODGE Durango directly to NHTSA at SaferCar.gov or call 1-888-327-4236. Your complaint helps identify patterns and may lead to recalls or investigations.
Where can I find my VIN to check problems?
Your 2006 DODGE Durango VIN is located in 4 places: (1) Dashboard near windshield on driver's side, (2) Driver's door jamb sticker, (3) Engine bay, (4) Vehicle registration and insurance documents.
Is the 2006 DODGE Durango reliable?
Reliability can be assessed by reviewing the number and severity of owner complaints for the 2006 DODGE Durango. Check complaints by component, crash reports, and fire incidents above to evaluate potential issues and problem patterns.
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