2006 Dodge Durango

◆ Worse than typical
2006 Dodge Durango
BUILT 2026-08-02

This year had 30% to 100% more complaints than this model's typical year.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Dodge Durango Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2006 highlighted. 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 965 complaints 1999: 1967 complaints 2000: 1075 complaints 2001: 665 complaints 2001 2002: 423 complaints 2003: 338 complaints 2004: 1114 complaints 2005: 1567 complaints 2005 2006: 851 complaints 2006 2007: 191 complaints 2008: 97 complaints 2009: 12 complaints 2009 2011: 797 complaints 2012: 637 complaints 2013: 640 complaints 2014: 781 complaints 2014 2015: 502 complaints 2016: 159 complaints 2017: 210 complaints 2018: 227 complaints 2018 2019: 139 complaints 2020: 53 complaints 2021: 183 complaints 2022: 53 complaints 2022 2023: 26 complaints 2024: 8 complaints 2025: 7 complaints 2026: 7 complaints 2026
2006: 851 complaints
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YearComplaints
19974
1998965
19991967
20001075
2001665
2002423
2003338
20041114
20051567
2006851
2007191
200897
200912
2011797
2012637
2013640
2014781
2015502
2016159
2017210
2018227
2019139
202053
2021183
202253
202326
20248
20257
20267

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 44%

44% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 373 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 18%

18% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 151 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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WHEN REFUELING VEHICLE CHECK VALVE IN FUEL FILLER NECK IS DEFECTIVE CAUSING GASOLINE TO BE EJECTED AT HIGH VOLOCITY WHEN THE GAS PUMP HANDLE SHUTS OFF. OWNER HAD CUTICLES ON LEFT FOOT BURNED FROM SKIN CONTACT WITH LIQUID GASOLINE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120622

Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Durango VIN: [XXX] Issue Type: Fuel System / Safety Hazard Description: During refueling, the vehicle repeatedly shuts the pump off and then sprays gasoline back out of the filler neck, creating a fire and injury hazard.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260630

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20260108

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 8%

8% of complaints: electrical system — 72 distinct reports on file.

FIRE
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120813

MY 2006 DODGE DURANGO CAUGHT ON FIRE FOUR WEEKS AGO WHILE MY GIRLFRIEND WAS DRIVING IT. THE TRUCK HAD ONLY BEEN RUNNING A TOTAL OF TENS. IT APPEARED TO HAVE STARTED ON THE DRIVER SIDE OF THE TRUCK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080701

AIR BAGS 8%

8% of complaints: air bags — 69 distinct reports on file.

CRASH INJURY
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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 20240411

TL* - WHILE DRIVING A 2006 DODGE DURANGO AT 12 MPH THE DRIVER 'S AND PASSENGER'S SIDE/CURTAIN AIRBAGS DEPLOYED UNEXPECTEDLY. THE DRIVER HAD A BRUISED SHOULDER, SCRATCHES AND A BRUISE ON HER NECK.

NHTSA ODI report, 20061226

ENGINE 6%

6% of complaints: engine — 48 distinct reports on file.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 20190422

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20051128 — power train

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE CUP PLUG THAT RETAINS THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT MAY BE IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. IF THE SH

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE TRANSMISSIONS AND INSTALL A BRACKET TO ENSURE THE PARK PAWL ANCHOR SHAFT IS RETAINED IN THE PROPER POSITION. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 28, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLE

Campaign 05V460000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20051212 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), THE ABS CONTROL MODULE SOFTWARE PROGRAM MAY CAUSE THE REAR BRAKES TO LOCK UP DURING CERTAIN BRAKING CONDITIONS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE ABS CONTROL MODULE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 12, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 05V554000 — check if this car was fixed

2006 — complaint volume: 851
R 20060227 — air bags

CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, 'OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION.' THE WRONG OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER (ORC) WAS INS

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

Campaign 06V044000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060306 — visibility

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, A STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARK BETWEEN THE OPERATOR AND THE VEHICLE CAN CAUSE THE TURN SIGNAL, HEADLAMPS OR WINDSHIELD WIPERS TO MALFUNCTION WITHOUT WA

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

Campaign 06V039000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20060309 — EA (open)

STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS

R 20060619 — visibility

ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 19, 2006, TO DODGE DURANGO OWNERS. MINIVAN OWNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY

Campaign 06V067000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20060719 — suspension

ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION WATTS LINK MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY AND COULD FAIL.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION WATTS LINK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Campaign 06V240000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20061019 — PE (closed 20070214)

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE

I 20070214 — EA (closed 20080208)

SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE

R 20070402 — electrical system

ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CLUSTER FOR DAMAGE AND REPLACE IT FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-140.

Campaign 07V092000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20090511 — exterior lighting

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONF

Remedy: SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

Campaign 09E012000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20101118 — AQ (closed 20151228)

Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit

I 20140611 — PE (closed 20150302)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

I 20150224 — EA (open)

Air Bag Inflator Rupture

R 20150608 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and...

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners.

Campaign 15V313000 — check if this car was fixed

R 20170327 — air bags

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant.

Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company.

Campaign 16V352000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (373 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel/propulsion system issues (151 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (72 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V460000 (power train) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 05V554000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V044000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V039000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V067000 (visibility) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 06V240000 (suspension) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 07V092000 (electrical system) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 09E012000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 15V313000 (air bags) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 16V352000 (air bags) has been completed.

OTHER YEARS OF THIS MODEL

BEST YEARS

▲ 2022 ▲ 2020 ▲ 2008

WORST YEARS

■ 1999 ■ 2005 ■ 2004

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FAQ

Is the 2006 Dodge Durango reliable?

Based on NHTSA complaint volume compared to this model's typical year, the 2006 Dodge Durango is rated "worse than typical".

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Durango?

The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 44% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 Dodge Durango have?

10 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.