2006 Dodge Durango Recalls
NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2006 Dodge Durango, 2 of them with a do-not-drive advisory. A recall applies only to vehicles built within the affected range, so check your own VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for recalls are free at a franchised dealer.
- Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator moduleCovers: Dodge Durango 2004–2009, Chrysler 300 2005–2012, Dodge Dakota 2005–2011 +13 more
Reported issue: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler…
Possible consequence: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An…
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners…
- Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator moduleCovers: Dodge Durango 2004–2008, Dakota 2005–2011, Chrysler 300 2005–2010 +14 more
Reported issue: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage…
Possible consequence: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8…
- Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panelCovers: Dodge Durango 2004–2006
Reported issue: On some sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, an integrated circuit in the instrument cluster that controls interior lighting may overheat.
Possible consequence: This could potentially cause an instrument panel fire.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cluster for damage and replace it free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2007. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-140.
- Suspension › RearCovers: Dodge Durango 2006
Reported issue: On certain sport utility vehicles, the left rear suspension watts link may have been damaged during vehicle assembly and could fail.
Possible consequence: A failed watts link could adversely affect vehicle handling and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left rear suspension watts link free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › MotorCovers: Dodge Durango 2005–2006, Chrysler Town And Country 2005–2006, Dodge Grand Caravan 2005–2006 +1 more
Reported issue: On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Possible consequence: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Air bagsCovers: Dodge Durango 2006
Reported issue: Certain sport utility vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, 'occupant crash protection.' the wrong occupant restraint controller (orc) was installed on these vehicles.
Possible consequence: This can cause increased risk of injury to the driver under certain crash conditions.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the occupant restraint control module. The recall began on february 27, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiringCovers: Dodge Durango 2006, Dakota 2006, Mitsubishi Raider 2006
Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, a static electricity spark between the operator and the vehicle can cause the turn signal, headlamps or windshield wipers to malfunction without warning.
Possible consequence: This can impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on march 6, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/moduleCovers: Dodge Durango 2006
Reported issue: 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.
Possible consequence: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the abs control module. The recall is expected to begin on december 12, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
- Power train › Automatic transmissionCovers: Dodge Durango 2005–2006, Chrysler 300 2005–2006, Dodge Magnum 2005–2006 +4 more
Reported issue: On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.
Possible consequence: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NHTSA investigations
- EA07003Side curtain air bag failureClosed · Feb 14, 2007
- PE06045Side curtain air bag failureClosed · Oct 19, 2006
- EA06004Steering wheel and steering shaft boltsOpen · Mar 9, 2006
← 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.