2006 Dodge DURANGO problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
851 owner complaints analyzed
9 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 713 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 373 of 851 complaints (43.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 288 | 33.8% |
| Engine operation | 50 | 5.9% |
| Braking behavior | 42 | 4.9% |
| Steering behavior | 39 | 4.6% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 35 | 4.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 26 | 3.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 373 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 151 |
| Electrical System | 72 |
| Air Bags | 69 |
| Engine | 48 |
| Power Train | 45 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly | 23 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap | 23 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 373; Fuel/Propulsion System: 151; Electrical System: 72; Air Bags: 69; Engine: 48; Power Train: 45; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly: 23; Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap: 23
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 65 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 158 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 195 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 150 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 104 |
| 150,000 and above | 41 |
Under 25,000: 65; 25,000 to 49,999: 158; 50,000 to 74,999: 195; 75,000 to 99,999: 150; 100,000 to 149,999: 104; 150,000 and above: 41
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (195). 138 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 16 |
| 2007 | 25 |
| 2008 | 22 |
| 2009 | 63 |
| 2010 | 156 |
| 2011 | 143 |
| 2012 | 105 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 57 |
| 2015 | 67 |
| 2016 | 62 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 |
2006: 16; 2007: 25; 2008: 22; 2009: 63; 2010: 156; 2011: 143; 2012: 105; 2013: 58; 2014: 57; 2015: 67; 2016: 62; 2017: 29; 2018: 15; 2019: 13; 2020: 5; 2021: 10; 2022: 1; 2023: 1; 2024: 1; 2026: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 288 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 50 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 42 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10220285 · 2008-03-06 (March 6, 2008)
WHEN FUELING 2006 DODGE DURANGO, FUEL ERUPTS OUT OF FUEL TANK FILLER WHEN TANK FILLS COMPLETELY. THIS IS IDENTICAL TO RECALL 05V034000 BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE 2006 MODEL YEAR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10220285 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10248631 · 2008-11-12 (November 12, 2008)
I HAVE A 2006 DODGE DURANGO AND EVERY TIME I FILL UP THE GAS TANK IT SHOOTS GAS OUT OF THE FILLER NECK. THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS LEADING UP TO THE PROBLEM. I BROUGHT IT TO THE DODGE DEALER AND EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT ON THE DIAGNOSIS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 47,372 miles reported. Look up ODI 10248631 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10168890 · 2006-09-21 (September 21, 2006)
PROGRESSIVELY WORSE ENGINE IDLE AT STOPS ON '06 DURANGO W/ 5.7 HEMI. WHEN STOPPING AT LIGHT/SIGN, ENGINE WILL DROP FROM (NORMAL) AROUND 700RPM TO BELOW 500 RPM AND FEELS LIKE ITS ABOUT TO STALL. IT WILL THEN COME UP TO 500RPM (ROUGH IDLE) AND FLUCTUATE BETWEEN 450 AND 550. IF I GIVE AT A LITTLE GAS, IT WILL COME UP TO NORMAL RPM AND STAY. DEALER SAYS THEY COULDN'T GET ANY CODES OR FIND PROBLEMS, HOWEVER THEY SAW SAME SYMPTOMS WHEN TURNING WHEEL. AFTER RESEARCHING, I FOUND THAT THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS BEEN REPORTED FOR '04 & '05 5.7 HEMI'S AND H…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,755 miles reported. Look up ODI 10168890 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171714 · 2006-10-24 (October 24, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH, UPON TURNING EITHER DIRECTION, THE STEERING WHEEL LOCKED AND THE ENGINE STALLED. ADDITIONALLY, THE ENGINE AND AIR BAG LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS RESTARTED IMMEDIATELY. THIS OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER WHO COULD NOT DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. UPDATED 12/01/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 3,068 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171714 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10150663 · 2006-02-20 (February 20, 2006)
I PICKED UP MY BRAND NEW DODGE DURANGO ON JAN 31ST. A SHORT TIME AFTER, I RECEIVED A CALL FROM MY DEALER, PARAMUS DODGE, REGARDING A SAFETY RECALL FOR ABS. I WAS TOLD TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE DEFECT CORRECTED. I SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH AT 10 A.M. AFTER SITTING AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 HOURS, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THEY COULD NOT PERFORM THE PROCEDURE BECAUSE THEY DID NOT HAVE THE RIGHT SOFTWARE THAT WOULD ENABLE THEM TO CORRECT THE CONDITION. IT IS QUITE TROUBLING TO ME THAT I WASTED…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10150663 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10155789 · 2006-04-20 (April 20, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE ABS LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND A NOISE CAN BE HEARD FROM THE REAR END. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, #05V554000 ON THE VEHICLE REGARDING THE SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: ANTILOCK: CONTROL UNIT/MODULE. THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE ARE NOT AVAILABLE AT THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP. THE MANUFACTURER CONFIRMED THE PARTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE.
Owner-reported narrative. 4,433 miles reported. Look up ODI 10155789 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161167 · 2006-06-30 (June 30, 2006)
INTERMITTENT AND SPONTANEOUS ACTIVATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WASHERS DURING OPERATION OF THE STEERING WHEEL UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. STEERING WHEEL SOUND SYSTEM CONTROLS WORK ERRATICALLY OR IN REVERSE OF NORMAL FUNCTION. IGNITION REMAINS ENGAGED UNTIL SWITCH IS RECYCLED. SEEMS TO BE LOW TEMPERATURE RELATED( HAPPENS MORE OFTEN IN THE COOLER AM). VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES FOR REPAIR ATTEMPTS. CLOCK SPRING,MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH,INDIVIDUAL AUDIO CONTROLS, AND THE FRONT CONTROL MODULE HAVE BEEN REPLACED UNDER WARR…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161167 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10191264 · 2007-05-20 (May 20, 2007)
2006 DODGE DURANGO, 6,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. VEHICLE HAS HAD RUST COVERING THE POWER STEERING PUMP FOR ABOUT 4 MONTHS. DEALER (MCBRAYER CHRYSLER, ABERDEEN N.C.) NOTIFIED OF PROBLEM AT 3,000 MILES. SERVICE MANAGER MADE A NOTE OF PROBLEM AND STATED THAT HE WOULD CHANGE PUMP BUT HE DIDN"T HAVE PART IN STOCK. CONTACTED SAME DEALER AT 6,000 MILES FOR RECALL ON ELECTRICAL AND INQUIRED ABOUT ALSO CHANGING POWER STEERING PUMP WHEN DOING RECALL REPAIR. DEALER STATED THAT THE RUSTED POWER STEERING PUMP WOULD NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10191264 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10181378 · 2007-02-01 (February 1, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT BOUGHT A NEW 2006 DURANGO ON 11/18/06 FROM TOWBIN DODGE AND SHE HAS BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS SINCE THE PURCHASE DATE. SHE TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP FOUR TIMES FOR A SHUTTER IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN SHIFTING GEARS AT 10-15 MPH. THE FAILURE HAS OCCURRED FOUR TIMES. THE DEALER HAS HAD POSSESSION OF THE VEHICLE FOR 50 DAYS AND HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. SHE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER, AND THEY KEPT TELLING HER TO CALL THE DEALER, AND THE DEALER TOLD HER TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. SHE REQUESTED A DIFFERENT DODGE DUR…
Owner-reported narrative. 2,209 miles reported. Look up ODI 10181378 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10200805 · 2007-08-26 (August 26, 2007)
THIS IS MY SECOND COMPLAINT. MY 2006 DURANGO SEEMS TO NOT WANT TO CHANGE GEARS. IT SEEMS TO DO IT MORE FREQUENTLY WHEN THE AIR IS ON. HOWEVER, IT DOES IT WAY TOO OFTEN WHEN THE AIR ISN'T ON. IT SEEMS LIKE A BIG JERK, AND IT TAKES IT A MINUTE TO GET INTO THE GEAR. ESPECIALLY WHEN I TRY TO SPEED UP. IT HAPPENS ON SHORT TRIPS AS WELL AS ON THE INTERSTATE. IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE THE TRANSMISSION IS ABOUT TO FALL OUT. I LOVE MY CAR. I HAVE ONLY HAD IT A LITTLE OVER A YEAR. HOWEVER, IF THESE PROBLEMS CONTINUE, I WILL HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO TRADE IT. I…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10200805 at NHTSA ↗