10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 6
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
73,079 miles

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2006 Dodge Durango electrical problems

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2006 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 1 of 4)

problem #72

Jun 032021

Durango

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

TIPM / PCM (Computer modules) these items are affecting most Dodge vehicles that is listed already for recalls only in 2011-2013 and one earlier. This is happening in a lot of Dodges, mine is 1D4HB48N76F[XXX] (2006 Durango 4.7 SLT). They will stop running anywhere, it shuts the fuel pump off where the vehicles no longer gets gas and you have a full tank. It is only a computerized Dealer fix. Their recall for some vehicles will fix my 2006 also by the simply relay bypass that they are installing. PARTS OF THIS DOCUMENT HAVE BEEN REDACTED TO PROTECT PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).

- Baltimore, MD, USA

problem #71

May 012021

Durango

  • miles
Been losing power to the car while driving which cause me to lose my steering ability and the 4 wheel drive keeps kicking on and off while driving plus the wiper motor works sometimes and sometimes it don-??t. The navigation system comes on and off whenever it wants to and the rear end keeps popping

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #70

Jan 262010

Durango

  • 64,504 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle would not start. The contact eventually got the vehicle to start however, several warning lights started to flash and an unknown red warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to five star Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of macon (3068 riverside dr, macon, ga 31210) in 2010 where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to countryside Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (846 E 3rd St, jackson, ga 30233) where it was diagnosed with the instrument cluster needing to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,504.

- Mcdonough, GA, USA

problem #69

Jan 012020

Durango

  • 100,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

2006 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT, safety problems with lift gate when opening with key faub; lift gate opens and immediately goes down (when stationary). If needing to get groceries, or anything from the rear of van, need to have one person holding the lift gate, so the other person can remove items from van, to avoid the liftgate crashing down on you (causing injury and inability for vehicle to function safely). Also, problem with left sliding door lock; does not lock and unlock with key faub; have to manually lock and unlock, even though the rest of the doors lock/unlock, with the key faub. Couple of years ago, put groceries in the left side of sliding door and this door would not close, electronically, or manually. Had to drive home in the rain with the left side sliding door, wide open. Believe the hatch lift support part for right and left need replacing, however, the left sliding lock/unlock feature May. Or may not be associated with the electrical problems. It leaves a consumer to get a questionable diagnosis from dealers, or mechanics, who see this as an opportunity to nflate the problem with inaccurate diagnosis and overinflated charges, to take advantage of a consumer.

- Raleigh, NC, USA

problem #68

May 012019

Durango 8-cyl

  • 50,000 miles
My dash lights stopped working and the dealer states there isn't a technical bulletin on this problem or a recall.

- Augusta, GA, USA

problem #67

Mar 292019

Durango

  • 129,186 miles
My vehicle started an electrical problem. It's switching my tires from all wheel drive to either 4low or 4lock while I'm driving and I can't hardly get my vehicle to turn while driving when it does this. I had my engine on and in park and heard the noise from underneath. It's the same exact noise that's made when I switch from AWD to either 4low or 4WD. This issue is occurring while I'm driving and I feel it mainly when I'm making a turn.

- Live Oak, FL, USA

problem #66

Jan 062017

Durango

  • 131,003 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

My dash panel lights do not work. There was a recall on other models of my year but my VIN was included. This needs to bee looked at.

- Selmer, TN, USA

problem #65

Sep 222017

Durango

  • 146,100 miles
Transfer case can be heard engaging even when vehicle is locked and unoccupied. Engaging is sometimes triggered by the remote when locking/unlocking doors. 4 lo light started to flash then my back wheels locked up when I was driving 70 mph on the bypass with children in the truck. It is a miracle we didn't roll over, but another truck was forced off of the road while I used two lanes to try to control the Durango. I took the truck to the dealer and no one could find anything wrong with it (no active code)... it drove fine for a few days then the srvc 4X4 light came on and the truck switched into neutral while trying to cross a street... I couldn't move in the middle of a busy intersection. Towed the truck to the shop. Shop stated they didn't know what to fix. Still no active code, truck seems fine. I drove it a few more days and now it has slipped into a lower gear. Cannot travel over 35 mph.. parking, reverse and tight turns are very difficult. My take off speed is nearly nonexistent. Truck shifted back into neutral on its own as I was making a right hand turn. I shut off and restarted the truck three times. All three times it sounded like a stun gun sparking behind my dash and it lit up with a white light from inside. The instrument panel cluster has failed. Recall G07: Instrument panel cluster: Known to overheat and catch fire. The recall was performed on my truck in 2007, there was no warranty on the replacement part. Dealership will not help. I am so sorry I bought this truck. Please... why is Chrysler only responsible for fixing a recall one time/vehicle? they know it will fail again. It did, has and will continue to fail. Numerous owners have the same problem... replacing transfer cases, cpu modules and their problems do not go away because their problem is a difficult to diagnose recalled instrument panel cluster that will never code and tell on itself.

- Owensboro, KY, USA

problem #64

Aug 142017

Durango

  • 140,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. While driving 20 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it failed to remain started. The vehicle was towed to stateline Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram (located at 800 gold hill rd, fort mill, SC 29708, (877) 679-4176) where it was diagnosed that the ECM and PCM module needed to be reprogrammed. The contact was informed by the dealer that the part to repair the vehicle was out of stock. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

- Fort Mills, SC, USA

problem #63

Aug 142017

Durango

  • 134,000 miles
2006 Dodge Durango ECM fail 2006 Dodge Durango fuel overspills

- Indian Land, SC, USA

problem #62

Jul 142017

Durango

  • 123,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the battery failed and was replaced. Afterwards, the tire pressure and cargo indicators illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local dealer (perry Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, located at 2340 national city blvd national city, ca 91950 888-707-2601) where it was informed that the codes needed to be reset. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 123,000.

- San Ysidro, CA, USA

problem #61

Mar 232016

Durango

  • 13,640 miles
Vehicle has stalled several times in the middle of the road as well as not starting at irregular moments. I have taken it to the Dodge dealership and auto repair shop. Each time to have something different fixed, first time it was battery and leads, next it was alternator, then new belt, and after each fix the problem would come back, finally an honest mechanic explained that I had to remove leads to battery for 5 minutes before car could crank again. This makes no sense. He checked cam sensor and crankshaft sensor - all good too. This has been a problem for over two years. The worst time was when I was not principal city street at rush hour with 3 children in the vehicle. Of course, I was more worried about getting the children out of the stalled vehicle and safely to the side of the street before pushing the vehicle to a nearby Dodge dealership. It seems older Dodge Durangos like mine from 2006 have this come problem. Why hasn't a source to this problem been identified and a manufacturer recall solution been provided" twice I have had the vehicle in a Dodge dealership and new expenses for different things were prescribed, and none fixed the problem. Must the public wait until some dies on the road when this problem which leads to stalled vehicles have more accidents and then deaths"

- Kingston, NY, USA

problem #60

Mar 012017

Durango

  • 144,189 miles
AWD 5.7 hemi, the 4lo blinking while driving on both highway and city street and when I unlock my doors you could hear something engauging when the vehical was off. The 4lo light flashes and you can hear it switch under the car even when it is off. When, I unlock my doors you can hear it again.

- Portage, PA, USA

problem #59

Mar 152016

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • 110,000 miles
My wife was driving the vehicle on a country road about 35 mph when the engine died and she had no power steering or brakes and had to drift to the side of the road. When she tried to restart the car the dash lights would light but the starter would not crank the engine. Shop says the computer has failed.

- Glen Rock, PA, USA

problem #58

Jun 152016

Durango 8-cyl

  • miles
Recall # 07V092000 there is a recall for 2006 Durango but my VIN number isnt one listed. However it is having the exact same issue. I think that this that this in number got left out of the recall.

- Selmer, TN, USA

problem #57

Nov 232016

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. When the key was placed in the ignition, it became stuck and would not turn over. The contact had a lock smith apply force to the area and the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated there were no recalls to address the failure. The contact was uncertain if the failure would recur. The failure mileage was not available.

- East Pointe, MI, USA

problem #56

Aug 162016

Durango

  • 132,000 miles
The traction light and service 4WD lights stay on, you can hear the 4WD kicking in and out when the car is sitting the driveway. Dodge acts like they have no idea what is causing this problem. You can google the symptoms and everybody that has a 04 to 06 Dodge is having the same issue. This should be something covered under a recall, there is to many people having the same issues.

- East Lynn, WV, USA

problem #55

Jul 012016

Durango

  • miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 07V092000 (electrical system), 15V313000 (air bags), and 16V352000 (air bags); however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure.

- Boonville, NC, USA

problem #54

Jun 202016

Durango

  • 280,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. After the vehicle was repaired per NHTSA campaign number: 15V313000 (air bags), the vehicle failed to lock electronically. The vehicle was taken back to a dealer where it was diagnosed that some numbers were erased when the previous recall repair was performed. The dealer also stated that the key could not be reset because it was not a pair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 280,000.

- New Orleans, LA, USA

problem #53

Dec 272015

Durango

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. While driving at approximately 45 mph, smoke appeared from the dash panel. The contact pulled over, turned the ignition to the off position, and allowed the vehicle to cool down before restarting the engine. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the recall needed to be performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and stated that the VIN was included in NHTSA campaign number: 07V092000 (electrical system); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

- Cedar Grove, WV, USA

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