2008 Dodge DURANGO: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
97 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
64,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 69 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 26 of 97 complaints (26.8%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 25 | 25.8% |
| Braking behavior | 8 | 8.2% |
| Steering behavior | 8 | 8.2% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 4 | 4.1% |
| Engine operation | 3 | 3.1% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 1.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 26 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 21 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 19 |
| Electrical System | 10 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Steering | 7 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
Air Bags: 26; Fuel/Propulsion System: 21; Fuel System, Gasoline: 19; Electrical System: 10; Engine: 8; Steering: 7; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 5; Power Train: 4
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 14 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 16 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 10 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 10 |
| 150,000 and above | 8 |
Under 25,000: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 14; 50,000 to 74,999: 16; 75,000 to 99,999: 10; 100,000 to 149,999: 10; 150,000 and above: 8
50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (16). 28 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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2015 | 19 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2008: 3; 2009: 2; 2010: 3; 2011: 19; 2012: 7; 2013: 8; 2014: 4; 2015: 19; 2016: 11; 2017: 13; 2018: 1; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 25 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 8 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10228594 · 2008-05-21 (May 21, 2008)
FAILURE TO REPAIR VEHICLE/ SAFETY RECALL NOTICE G28 IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK DEFECTIVE / PHONED DEALER, SAID THEY WOULD HAVE TO ORDER PART AND GET BACK TO ME , NEVER CALLED BACK, I RE-CALLED, SAID PART WASN'T IN AND LATER EMAILED, NO RESPONSE, BEEN OVER TWO MONTHS - *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10228594 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10233430 · 2008-07-07 (July 7, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE, SHE NOTICED THAT HER BACK-UP CAMERA WAS INOPERATIVE. SHE NOTIFIED THE MANUFACTURER AND A REPRESENTATIVE STATED THAT NO REPLACEMENT PARTS WERE AVAILABLE, THEY DO NOT HAVE A SUPPLIER; THEREFORE, THEY CAN NOT GIVE AN ESTIMATE OF WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE AVAILABLE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 16 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4800. UPDATED 09/10/08 *BF UPDATED 09/11/08 *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 16 miles reported. Look up ODI 10233430 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10244279 · 2008-10-03 (October 3, 2008)
I WORKED FOR METAL IMPACT CORP OF 1501 OAKTON ST ELK GROVE VILLAGE IL 60007 UNTIL 9/19/08. METAL IMPACT IS A MFG COMPANY PRODUCING SAFETY CRITICAL COMPONENTS TO THE AUTO INDUSTRY. METAL IMPACT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THERE HEAT TREAT OVENS CERTIFIED TO AMS 2750 AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CQI-9 AND THESE OVENS ARE NOT. CONSUMERS ARE CURRENTLY AT RISK AND RECALLS NEED TO OCCUR. METAL IMPACT HAS SHIPPED IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED PRODUCT TO THE AUTOMOTIVE AND MILITARY INDUSTRY IN THE PAST AND HAS NEARLY COST PEOPLE THERE LIVES. PLEASE INVESTIGATE METAL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10244279 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279165 · 2009-08-03 (August 3, 2009)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT CONSTANTLY ILLUMINATES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AT LEAST THREE TIMES AND THEY STATED THAT THERE WAS AN AIR BAG SHORTAGE. THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG CURTAINS WERE REPLACED, AND FAULTY AIR BAG WIRES WERE ALSO REMOVED AND REPLACED. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,472 AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,065.
Owner-reported narrative. 3,472 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279165 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279286 · 2009-08-04 (August 4, 2009)
WHEN LEAVING WORK SATURDAY NIGHT, I HIT A CONCRETE BLOCK THAT SURROUNDED A LIGHT POLE. I HIT THE POLE TRAVELING 25-30 MPH, AND IN THE CENTER OF THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEING A 2008 DODGE DURANGO. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10279286 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10326294 · 2010-04-19 (April 19, 2010)
WHEN FILLING UP GAS TANK, AUTOMATIC GAS SHUT-OFF FAILS AND GAS TANK OVERFLOWS AND SPILLS ONTO THE SIDE OF THE TRUCK. PRESENTS A FIRE SAFETY HAZARD. THIS OCCURS EVERY TIME I ATTEMPT TO FILL THE TRUCK UP COMPLETELY. TRUCK HAS APPROXIMATELY 24,000 MILES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 24,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10326294 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10365798 · 2010-11-15 (November 15, 2010)
ON MY 2008 DURANGO, THE "FUEL TANK FILLER TUBE INLET CHECK VALVE" HAS STOPPED WORKING. THIS IS THE SAME PROBLEM THAT DODGE RECALLED SOME 2005 DURANGOS FOR IN 2009 (NHTSA CAMPAIGN #09V003000) AT EACH FILL-UP, NO MATTER WHAT GAS STATION, WHEN THE TANK IS FILLED UP, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE PUMP AUTOMATICALLY SHUTS OFF - A LARGE AMOUNT (1 GAL OR SO) OF GAS LITERALLY "SPEWS" FROM THE GAS TANK FOR THE NEXT 5 TO 10 SECONDS. THIS GAS WILL SPRAY THE PERSON PUMPING THE GAS, AS WELL AS THE VEHICLE AND SURROUNDING AREA. THIS IS A SIGNIFICANT SAFETY H…
Owner-reported narrative. 36,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10365798 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10366520 · 2010-11-17 (November 17, 2010)
FUEL SYSTEM "SPEWS" GASOLINE SECONDS AFTER AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF VALVE STOPS PUMP. BELIEVE THIS TO BE AN ISSUE WITH THE FILLER TUBE CHECK VALVE REFERENCED IN 2005 DODGE DURING RECALL. EXTREMELY UNSAFE. THIS HAS HAPPENED NUMEROUS TIMES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 66,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10366520 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
15V313000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Driver Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2015-05-26 (May 26, 2015)
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 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
Consequence: 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 occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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 the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.
NHTSA campaign record ↗16V352000 · Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator Module
Reported: 2016-05-24 (May 24, 2016)
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, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
Consequence: 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 replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
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 replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
NHTSA campaign record ↗