Model year
2006 Dodge Durango
NHTSA lists 9 recalls and 852 complaints for the 2006 Dodge Durango (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). 2 recalls marked do not drive. The components listed on the most complaints are FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE (374), FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM (151), ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (72). NHTSA lists 7 investigations, including 3 investigations with no close date in the file. NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here. EPA rates it 12–16 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $4,200–$5,600, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2000 1,075 complaints
- 2001 665 complaints
- 2002 423 complaints
- 2003 339 complaints
- 2004 1,115 complaints
- 2005 1,567 complaints
- 2006 852 complaints
- 2007 191 complaints
- 2008 97 complaints
- 2009 12 complaints
- 2011 800 complaints
- 2012 640 complaints
- 2013 640 complaints
- 2014 783 complaints
- 2015 503 complaints
- 2016 161 complaints
- 2017 214 complaints
- 2018 233 complaints
- 2019 144 complaints
- 2020 55 complaints
- 2021 204 complaints
- 2022 60 complaints
- 2023 32 complaints
- 2024 14 complaints
- 2025 8 complaints
- 2026 14 complaints
- 2027 0 complaints
Recalls
16V352000 · May 24, 2016
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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…
15V313000 · May 26, 2015
Do not driveAIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
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,…
07V092000 · Mar 9, 2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
ON SOME SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, UNDER CERTAIN OPERATING CONDITIONS, AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER THAT CONTROLS INTERIOR LIGHTING MAY OVERHEAT.
06V240000 · Jul 7, 2006
SUSPENSION:REAR
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE LEFT REAR SUSPENSION WATTS LINK MAY HAVE BEEN DAMAGED DURING VEHICLE ASSEMBLY AND COULD FAIL.
06V067000 · Mar 8, 2006
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN VANS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR ARMATURE SHAFT MAY BREAK.
06V044000 · Feb 13, 2006
AIR BAGS
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.
06V039000 · Feb 9, 2006
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:SWITCH/WIRING
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.
05V554000 · Dec 8, 2005
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
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.
05V460000 · Oct 6, 2005
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
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'…
Complaints
852 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 16, fire flag on 9, injury field 19, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations
| Action | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| EA06004 | STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS · STEERING; STEERING:COLUMN; STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | Mar 9, 2006 | No close date in the file |
| PE06045 | SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Oct 19, 2006 | Feb 14, 2007 |
| EA07003 | SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILURE · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | Feb 14, 2007 | Feb 8, 2008 |
| AQ10001 | Fleet Vehicle Recall Completion Audit · UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Nov 18, 2010 | Dec 28, 2015 |
| PE14016 | Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | Jun 11, 2014 | Mar 2, 2015 |
| EA15001 | Air Bag Inflator Rupture · AIR BAGS; AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | Feb 24, 2015 | No close date in the file |
1 more actions are in the file and are not listed in this table.
Safety ratings
NHTSA star ratings from before model year 2011 use an older method and are not shown here.
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Durango 2WD · 3.7L · Automatic 4-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 14 | 19 | 16 | — | — | $4,200 |
| Durango 2WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Durango 2WD · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 19 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Durango 4WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 12 | 17 | 14 | — | — | $4,800 |
| Durango 4WD · 5.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline | 13 | 18 | 15 | — | — | $4,450 |
| Durango 2WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · Rear-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 11 | 14 | 12 | — | — | $5,600 |
| Durango 4WD · 4.7L · Automatic 5-spd · 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Regular Gasoline · FFV | 11 | 14 | 12 | — | — | $5,600 |
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