repaired · 2018 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
2006 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 852 owner complaints about the 2006 Dodge Durango, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 9 safety recalls, and for recall 16V-352 the manufacturer reports only 34% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 23, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Cutlass, CC0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Dodge Durango has problems
852 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
399Fuel system, gasoline5 crash/fire/injury
151Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
84Electrical system7 crash/fire/injury
76Air bags9 crash/fire/injury
55Power train
48Engine
23Steering
20Engine and engine cooling
17Structure
12019 other systems12 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 399 | 5 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 151 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 84 | 7 |
| Air bags | 76 | 9 |
| Power train | 55 | 3 |
| Engine | 48 | 4 |
| Steering | 23 | 2 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 20 | 0 |
| Structure | 17 | 1 |
| 19 other systems | 120 | 12 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
9 recalls
2006 Dodge Durango recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Do not driveRisk. 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…
no report yet
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Risk. THIS COULD POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL FIRE.
no report yet
Suspension: rear
Risk. A FAILED WATTS LINK COULD ADVERSELY AFFECT VEHICLE HANDLING AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Show 5 more recalls
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
Risk. 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…
no report yet
Air bags
Risk. THIS CAN CAUSE INCREASED RISK OF INJURY TO THE DRIVER UNDER CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS.
no report yet
Windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring
Risk. THIS CAN IMPAIR THE DRIVER'S VISION AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
no report yet
Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module
Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. IF THIS OCCURS AND THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED, THE VEHICLE MAY ROLL AWAY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Dodge.
Mileage at failure
When do fuel system, gasoline problems start?
56kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 365 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 94% were reported before 100,000 miles.
24under 30k miles343under 100k miles22100k miles or more
Owner-reported costs
What owners say repairs cost
Dollar amounts owners wrote in their complaints when describing a repair or a quote. These are not price estimates; a system is shown only when at least 8 owners mentioned a cost.
Fuel system, gasoline
17 owners mentioned a cost$800median
Middle half: $600 – $900
If a problem is covered by a recall, the dealer fixes it for free. Some manufacturers also reimburse owners who paid for a repair before a recall was announced.
Best & worst years
2006 vs. every other Durango year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Durango median. How we score
'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2006 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2006 Dodge Durango 4-DR. in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
Frontal crashNot rated
- Rollover: 4 stars (19.1% risk)
- Stability control: Optional
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
7 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2006 Dodge Durango, and the recalls they led to.
- Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion AuditNo recall
- STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTSOpen
- SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURENo recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 22V-945
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURENo recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 14V-770
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered fuel leaking on the top of the fuel tank. The…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE REFUELING, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL STARTING TO SPILL FROM THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT THE…
FROM THE TIME MY VEHICLE WAS NEW I HAD ISSUES WITH THE GAS NOZZLE CLICKING OFF BUT THE GAS COMING BACK OUT OF THE TANK. IN THE BEGINNING IT WAS A VERY LITTLE BIT AND I COULD STAND THERE AND MONITOR IT AND PUMP IN SLOWLY AND IT WOULDN?T DO IT. IT HAS STEADILY PROGRESSED TO WHERE EVERY TIME I TRY AND…
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