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…
2007 Dodge DurangoProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 191 owner complaints about the 2007 Dodge Durango, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 4 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 October 31, 2025. Updated daily. Photo: IFCAR, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2007 Dodge Durango has problems
191 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
38Fuel system, gasoline1 crash/fire/injury
32Air bags7 crash/fire/injury
28Fuel/propulsion system3 crash/fire/injury
22Electrical system
18Power train2 crash/fire/injury
14Engine
12Exterior lighting
10Steering
10Vehicle speed control
5016 other systems8 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 38 | 1 |
| Air bags | 32 | 7 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 28 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 22 | 0 |
| Power train | 18 | 2 |
| Engine | 14 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 12 | 0 |
| Steering | 10 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 10 | 4 |
| 16 other systems | 50 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
4 recalls
2007 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
Steering
Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND RESULT IN A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
no report yet
Power train: automatic transmission
Risk. IF THE DRIVE WHEELS LOCKED UP, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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?
48kmiles, median
Based on the odometer reading in 30 fuel system, gasoline complaints. 97% were reported before 100,000 miles.
6under 30k miles29under 100k miles1100k miles or more
Best & worst years
2007 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
2007 Dodge Durango safety ratings
2007 Dodge Durango 4-DR. w/SAB 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: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
4 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2007 Dodge Durango, and the recalls they led to.
- SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURENo recall
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 22V-945
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
- Air Bag Inflator RuptureLed to recall 13V-172
In owners' words
What Durango owners report
Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
FUEL OVERFLOWS FROM THE INLET WHEN FUELING THE VEHICLE. IF YOU ATTEMPT TO ACTUALLY FILL THE TANK (WHICH I ONLY GET 20 GALLONS INTO A 27 GALLON TANK EVEN WHEN THE LOW FUEL LIGHT COMES ON), THE FUEL WILL OVERFLOW OUT OF THE INLET AS SOON AS THE HANDLE CLICKS OFF. IT'S NOT A SMALL AMOUNT OF OVERFLOW…
GAS OVER FLOWED TWICE WHEN FILLING TANK. THOUGHT IT WAS A ONE TIME THING BUT I CAN NO LONGERFILL MY TANK FOR FEAR OF IT OVERFLOWING. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REFUELED, FUEL SPILLED TO THE GROUND AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC SEVERAL TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. THE 02 SENSOR WAS REPLACED NUMEROUS TIMES BUT THE…
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