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2006 Dodge Durango Recalls, Complaints & Specs

9 safety recalls list the 2006 Dodge Durango, and owners have filed 852 complaints with NHTSA. At least one recall carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. Check your own VIN below.

9
safety recalls
852
owner complaints to NHTSA
16 / 9
complaints citing a crash / fire
12–16
MPG combined (EPA)

9 safety recalls for the 2006 Dodge Durango

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 16V352000 Reported 4,648,270 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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,…

    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…

  2. Inflator module (air bags) Do not drive

    NHTSA 15V313000 Reported 4,077,169 vehicles potentially affected Chrysler (FCA US LLC)

    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…

    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…

  3. Instrument cluster/panel (electrical system)

    NHTSA 07V092000 Reported 328,424 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On some sport utility vehicles, under certain operating conditions, an integrated circuit in the instrument cluster that controls interior lighting may overheat.

    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.

  4. Suspension: rear

    NHTSA 06V240000 Reported 230 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain sport utility vehicles, the left rear suspension watts link may have been damaged during vehicle assembly and could fail.

    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.

  5. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 06V067000 Reported 268,800 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.

    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…

  6. Air bags

    NHTSA 06V044000 Reported 335 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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.

  7. Switch/wiring (visibility)

    NHTSA 06V039000 Reported 79,701 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on march 6, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  8. Service brakes, hydraulic: control unit/module

    NHTSA 05V554000 Reported 16,317 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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.

  9. Automatic transmission (power train)

    NHTSA 05V460000 Reported 256,409 vehicles potentially affected DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION

    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.

    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…

852 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2006 Dodge Durango have filed 852 complaints with NHTSA; 16 describe a crash and 9 describe a fire. Reports cite 19 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 72,439 miles. Complaints peaked in 2010 with 156 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“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. T”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 23, 2026 · Fuel system, gasoline

“Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Durango VIN: [XXX] Issue Type: Fuel System / Safety Hazard Description: During refueling, the vehicle repeatedly shuts the pump off and then sprays gasoline back out of the filler”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 30, 2026 · Fuel/propulsion system

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2006 Dodge Durango (Durango 2WD, Durango 4WD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined12–16 mpg
City / Highway11–14 / 14–19
FuelGasoline or E85, Regular
EPA classSport Utility Vehicle - 2WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
Engine6/8 cyl, 3.7/4.7/5.7 L
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd; Automatic 5-spd

Compare Dodge Durango model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Dodge Durango model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1997 Dodge Durango14
1998 Dodge Durango4965
1999 Dodge Durango31,967
2000 Dodge Durango21,075
2001 Dodge Durango5665
2002 Dodge Durango4423
2003 Dodge Durango4339
2004 Dodge Durango81,115
2005 Dodge Durango81,567
2006 Dodge Durango9852
2007 Dodge Durango4191
2008 Dodge Durango297
2009 Dodge Durango412
2011 Dodge Durango8800
2012 Dodge Durango10640
2013 Dodge Durango11640
2014 Dodge Durango11782
2015 Dodge Durango4503
2016 Dodge Durango3161
2017 Dodge Durango2213
2018 Dodge Durango5232
2019 Dodge Durango4144
2020 Dodge Durango255
2021 Dodge Durango8203
2022 Dodge Durango758
2023 Dodge Durango232
2024 Dodge Durango014
2025 Dodge Durango08
2026 Dodge Durango013

Checking a specific 2006 Dodge Durango

How do I know if my 2006 Dodge Durango has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 9 campaigns currently list the 2006 Dodge Durango; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Dodge dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 05V460000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Dodge models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.