2006 Dodge Durango Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 1%of 852 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 152,594miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2006 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 852 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 152,594 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10957905, filed 2017-03, 144,189 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10810649, filed 2015-12, 161,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11186012, filed 2019-03, 163,727 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #10355024, filed 2010-09, 43,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10691303, filed 2015-03Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2021 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 5 | 2% |
| 2017 | 3 | 1% |
| 2016 | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 11 | 1% |
| 2013 | 14 | 2% |
| 2012 | 10 | 2% |
| 2011 | 21 | 3% |
| 2008 | 5 | 5% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 5 | 1% |
| 2005 | 13 | 1% |
| 2004 | 11 | 1% |
| 2003 | 2 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 0% |
| 2001 | 1 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 0% |
| 1998 | 1 | 0% |
Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Durango
551 complaintsElectrical system
84 complaintsAir bags
76 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
55 complaintsEngine
48 complaintsBrakes
28 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaintsEngine cooling
20 complaintsBody and structure
17 complaintsExterior lighting
15 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2006 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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