2006 Dodge Durango Reliability
The 2006 Dodge Durango has 852 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and fuel / propulsion system. Compared with nearby Durango model years (2004–2008), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Durango's typical year, while the 2008 has a cleaner record.
By CarWhere Research · Updated 2026-11-04 · Source: NHTSA
852
NHTSA owner complaints
10
Recall campaigns
16
Complaints citing a crash
9
Complaints citing a fire
2006 Dodge Durango complaints by component
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2006 model year, filed between 2006 and 2026. A complaint can name more than one component.
| Component | Complaints | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 401 | 47% |
| Fuel / propulsion system | 151 | 18% |
| Electrical system | 84 | 10% |
| Air bags | 76 | 9% |
| Powertrain / transmission | 55 | 6% |
| Engine | 48 | 6% |
| Service brakes | 27 | 3% |
| Steering | 23 | 3% |
2006 Dodge Durango recalls
10 recall campaigns on NHTSA record for the 2006 model year, by the date NHTSA received the manufacturer's report. Recall repairs are free at a dealer.
| NHTSA campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05V460000 | Oct 6, 2005 | Powertrain / transmission — 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… |
| 05V554000 | Dec 8, 2005 | Service brakes — 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. |
| 06V039000 | Feb 9, 2006 | Visibility / wipers — 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. |
| 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. |
| 06V067000 | Mar 8, 2006 | Visibility / wipers — windshield wiper/washer / motor | On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| 09E012000 | Apr 7, 2009 | Exterior lighting | Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety… |
| 15V313000 | May 27, 2015 | Air 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,…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
| 16V352000 | May 24, 2016 | Air 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…NHTSA park-it advisory: do not drive until repaired. |
How the 2006 compares with nearby Durango years
Verdicts come from CarWhere's year-by-year Durango analysis where it covers the year, otherwise from the years shown here.
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,115 | 9 | Engine | Avoid |
| 2005 | 1,567 | 9 | Fuel system | Avoid |
| 2006 (this page) | 852 | 10 | Fuel system | Avoid |
| 2007 | 275 | 4 | Fuel system | Better year |
| 2008 | 97 | 2 | Air bags | Better year |
Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA and are not adjusted for how many of each year were sold, so they compare years of the same model rather than different models.
What to check on a used 2006 Dodge Durango
- Fuel system: smell for fuel around the car, watch for hesitation or stalling, and check for a lit check-engine light.
- Electrical: test every light, window, lock, the infotainment screen and the charging system; scan for stored fault codes.
- Air bags: make sure the air bag warning light goes out after start-up and that any air bag recall was completed on this VIN.
- Transmission: test-drive from cold through every gear, feel for slipping, harsh or delayed shifts and shudder, and ask whether the fluid has been serviced.
- Recalls: confirm each of the 10 campaigns above was completed on this VIN; open recalls are repaired free at a dealer.
- History: run the VIN for salvage, theft and odometer records, and have an independent mechanic inspect the car before you pay.
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2006 Dodge Durango reliability FAQ
Is the 2006 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 2006 Dodge Durango has 852 owner complaints and 10 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and fuel / propulsion system. Compared with nearby Durango model years (2004–2008), it rates as a year to avoid: its complaint rate runs well above the Durango's typical year, while the 2008 has a cleaner record.
What are the most common 2006 Dodge Durango problems?
The most-reported problem areas in NHTSA owner complaints for the 2006 Dodge Durango are fuel system (401), fuel / propulsion system (151), electrical system (84), air bags (76). One complaint can name more than one component.
Does the 2006 Dodge Durango have recalls?
NHTSA lists 10 recall campaigns for the 2006 Dodge Durango, including 05V460000 (powertrain / transmission — automatic transmission) and 05V554000 (service brakes — antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip / control unit/module). Recall repairs are free at a dealer, and whether one was done is tracked by VIN.
How does the 2006 Dodge Durango compare with the 2005 and 2007 models?
By NHTSA records, the 2005 has 1,567 complaints and 9 recalls (avoid); the 2007 has 275 complaints and 4 recalls (better year). The 2006 has 852 complaints and 10 recalls.
How do I check a specific used 2006 Dodge Durango?
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation owner complaints (all body-style listings for the 2006 Durango, de-duplicated by complaint number) and NHTSA recall campaigns, retrieved 2026-11-04.