2007 Dodge Durango Problems

What owners report

Owners of this model year most often describe fuel spraying or spilling back out of the filler neck when the pump shuts off, a problem reported from low mileage onward and at many different stations. Beyond that, complaints cluster around dashboard and electrical glitches, air bag warning lights or non-deployment, intermittent stalling, and door hardware. Reported mileages vary widely, from nearly new vehicles to well past 200,000 miles.

1. 1
   Fuel system

   Fuel sprays or spills out of the filler neck when refueling

   • 67 complaints (35%)
   • median 59,500 mi at 5.1 yrs old (56 state mileage)
   • 4 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2009–2019

   Owners describe fuel shooting or burping back out of the filler neck right after the pump clicks off, sometimes forcefully enough to spray the person filling the tank and run down the side of the vehicle. Several say the tank can't be filled completely, that the problem happens at every station and at any pumping speed, and that some had the filler tube replaced without the symptom going away. Complaints mention dealers declining coverage or telling owners the tank was neither under warranty nor recall, and one complaint reports a diagnosis of a faulty fuel vapor valve with the tank and lines needing replacement. Reported across a wide mileage range, from around 19,000 to over 190,000 miles, and often described as gradually worsening over years of ownership.

   What to check: Fill the tank at a normal pump before buying and watch the filler neck at shutoff, and ask whether the filler tube or fuel tank has already been replaced. Ask whether the vehicle passes an emissions or EVAP system check.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I just purchased the vehicle and went to fill up the fuel tank. When the gas station dispenser automatically shut off, I got a large spray of fuel back out of the filler pipe that sprayed out on me and also ran down the side of the vehicle. According to the fuel gauge, the tank was not completely full when it did this. I had a small amount of fuel in my eye and had to rinse it out.”

   NHTSA complaint #10490981, filed 2013-01, 197,723 miles

   “Was filling up with fuel when after about a gallon the auto shut off turned off and a large amount of fuel came shooting out of the vehicle. The tank was nearly empty when I began fueling so overfilling isn't the cause. I noticed many people having similar issues and Dodge has done some recalls with regards to this. Looks like my vehicles VIN isn't covered under the recall at this point.”

   NHTSA complaint #10487951, filed 2012-12, 75,000 miles
2. 2
   Air bags

   Air bag warning light, non-deployment or unexpected

   • 29 complaints (15%)
   • median 125,500 mi at 8.8 yrs old (12 state mileage)
   • 7 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2007–2021

   Complaints describe the air bag warning light coming on while driving, with a dealer diagnosis of a failed steering column clock spring. Others report that air bags did not deploy in frontal or deer-strike impacts, and a few describe deployment with no crash, including one during heavy rain and one after hitting a hole. Owners also describe difficulty getting the inflator recall service scheduled, with long waits reported at dealers. Mostly reported between roughly 100,000 and 170,000 miles, though some appeared earlier.

   Recall 16V352000 · DO NOT DRIVERecall 15V313000 · DO NOT DRIVE

   What to check: Confirm the open air bag inflator recalls have been completed for the specific vehicle, and check that the air bag warning light comes on with the key and then goes out after start.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “Driving on us1 in the florida keys, key largo. Pulled into turning lane, applied brakes, nothing happened, car continued at regular speed, kept applying brakes without response until the car collided at approximately 30 MPH into a white suburban vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. Tried to get attention from Dodge and the dealer that replaced the ABS system the month prior without success. I suffered multiple herniated discs in my cervical.”

   NHTSA complaint #10669303, filed 2014-12, 99,000 miles

   “We received a safety recall notice in late july (?) and my husband went to roy's grand Dodge to schedule an appointment. He was told it would be awhile until they could get to us because there were so many of the recalls. My husband returned to check on a date to have the recall fixed on august 28 and was told they could only do 3-4 recalls a week and they would get to us sometime. Over a month has passed since wanting to fix the recall and I am afraid to drive this Dodge. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10760625, filed 2015-09, 88,000 miles
3. 3
   Electrical system

   Dashboard gauges and lights flicker or fail

   • 18 complaints (9%)
   • median 88,000 mi at 6.8 yrs old (17 state mileage)
   • filed 2007–2025

   Owners describe instrument cluster gauges and lights bouncing or dropping out, sometimes with no headlights or brake lights, and one reports the speedometer, fuel gauge and tachometer quitting together. Several link it to rain or damp conditions and to intermittent operation that returns after restarting. Complaints mention replaced wiring harnesses and blinker controllers that did not resolve the symptom, and one describes the ignition switch refusing to turn without repeated attempts. Reported from low mileage up to about 228,000 miles, with several owners noting it happens in wet weather.

   2 related service bulletins

   What to check: Start the vehicle and watch every gauge and light through a full sweep, and check whether any prior wiring repairs are documented. Looking at the vehicle after rain or a wash can reveal moisture-related faults.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “I purchased my Durango feb 2012 and 5 months later (aug 2012) I have already experiancing problems. Every time I put gas in the SUV; when it gets close to full, no matter the speed of gas travel, it starts spewing out of the tank. I am also having a problem with the electrical system. I started the Durango and noticed the dash lights did not turn on. Tried turning the dimmer switch all the way up, still nothing happened. The interior lights did not even turn on. …”

   NHTSA complaint #10469161, filed 2012-08, 88,000 miles

   “Approached intersection to turn left ,had left turn signal on ,looked at insturmentation right turn signal was flashing.moved directional lever to right flash position ,left signal started flashing,at the same time,wipers that were on delay,went to hi speed ,with loss of all switch control. Had to turn off vehicle, and apon restart both systems returned to normal operation,this was ona dark rainy night ,there is cause for concern .since I expierenced this 2 weeks earlier. And I have witnesses! And can't trust this vehicle”

   NHTSA complaint #10722779, filed 2015-06, 79,678 miles
4. 4
   Transmission and drivetrain

   4WD engages by itself or transmission shifts oddly

   • 13 complaints (7%)
   • median 120,000 mi at 7.1 yrs old (11 state mileage)
   • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2007–2025

   Owners describe the four-wheel-drive indicator and system engaging on their own while parked, driving or when using the key fob. Complaints mention transfer case motor and switch replacement that did not stop the symptom, hard shifts, and a bump felt through the drivetrain when slowing to a stop. One owner also reports the vehicle rolling after the key was removed. Reported from about 60,000 to 150,000 miles.

   Recall 06V3410002 related service bulletins

   What to check: Cycle the 4WD selector through its positions and confirm the indicator matches, and note any clunk or bump during a slow stop. Ask whether the transfer case motor or actuator has been replaced.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “My 2007 Dodge Durango limited has been having an issue where the 4x4 keeps turning itself on without me actually engaging it. Ive been having a very huge with solving the issue but I was able to read a forum which stated that I should fill out this form. This issue happens when the vehicle is parked, in motion, or when I hit the unlock button on the key pad.”

   NHTSA complaint #11315494, filed 2020-03, 151,000 miles

   “Vehicle stationary and in motion show 6 warning ligths and do not go away . Plus also when you start slowing down ,I hear a bump noise in the gears, before stoping the car.( this is not at all times)”

   NHTSA complaint #11366575, filed 2020-10, 15 miles
5. 5
   Engine

   Engine stalls while driving or at stops

   • 42 complaints (22%)
   • median 75,800 mi at 6.4 yrs old (38 state mileage)
   • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
   • filed 2010–2025

   Complaints describe the engine quitting without warning at highway speed, while idling at a light, or while slowing down, sometimes restarting immediately and sometimes not. Owners report hard or erratic shifting alongside the stalling, and one notes the dealer could not find a cause and no codes were stored. Some owners connect the symptom to an earlier powertrain control module software update or to a prior recall on a related part. Mostly reported between about 65,000 and 110,000 miles, with some at higher mileage.

   Recall 06V3410002 related service bulletins

   What to check: Ask whether the powertrain control module has been reprogrammed and whether any stored codes have been read. A test drive that includes a stop-and-go stretch and a period at idle can help surface an intermittent stall.

   2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

   “While driving on freeway, doing about 65 MPH, my truck just stalls. I have just a few seconds to pull over or put the truck in neutral to try and restart. Sometimesit does cut right back on. I have avoided 4 accidents. I just got this truck 7/27/2019”

   NHTSA complaint #11257264, filed 2019-09, 96,000 miles

   “Engine quit. Similar I think to like car that I have recall on for tipm nhtsa24v-530 seems awful coincidental. Multiple occurrences but all when stopped on this car. Perhaps same part used in prior year that is being recalled for 2011.”

   NHTSA complaint #10695200, filed 2015-03, 65,000 miles

Buying note. Refueling behavior is the easiest thing to verify in person, so fill the tank during a test drive and watch the filler neck. Also confirm the open air bag inflator recalls are completed for that vehicle and budget for sorting out electrical or stalling symptoms that may not show up on a short drive.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.