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2006 Dodge Durango Equipment Problems

Complaints
6about this part
Share
1%of 852 total for the year
Median mileage
24,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the equipment of the 2006 Dodge Durango, 1% of the 852 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 24,000 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.

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10226090, filed 2008-04, 11,000 miles

“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.”

NHTSA complaint #10349709, filed 2010-08, 40,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10285118, filed 2009-09, 37,000 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10161167, filed 2006-06, 100 miles

“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. …”

NHTSA complaint #10174623, filed 2006-11

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Equipment: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202110%
201810%
201541%
201420%
201341%
201241%
201120%
200822%
200732%
200661%
200560%
2004222%
2003113%
200272%
2001213%
2000121%
1999271%
1998273%

Other parts of the 2006 Dodge Durango

Fuel system
551 complaints
Electrical system
84 complaints
Air bags
76 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
55 complaints
Engine
48 complaints
Brakes
28 complaints
Steering
23 complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
23 complaints
Engine cooling
20 complaints
Body and structure
17 complaints
Exterior lighting
15 complaints
Other 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology