2006 Dodge Durango Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2006 Dodge Durango recalls

Most common 2006 Dodge Durango problems

Problem areas named in the 852 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Fuel System, Gasoline	422
Fuel/Propulsion System	151
Electrical System	90
Air Bags	76
Power Train	57
Engine	48
Steering	23
Engine And Engine Cooling	21
Structure	17
Visibility	16

What owners report

2026-09-23, Fuel System, Gasoline
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that upon starting the vehicle, there was an abnormal gasoline odor coming from the vehicle with the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact inspected the vehicle and discovered fuel leaking on the top of the fuel tank. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 180,000.

2026-06-30, Fuel/Propulsion System
Vehicle: 2006 Dodge Durango VIN: [XXX] Issue Type: Fuel System / Safety Hazard Description: During refueling, the vehicle repeatedly shuts the pump off and then sprays gasoline back out of the filler neck, creating a fire and injury hazard. This is a known defect covered under Dodge Customer Satisfaction Notification X39, which extends warranty coverage for the inlet check valve / ORVR failure on 2006–2008 Durango models. The symptoms match the documented defect exactly: pump shutoff, fuel expulsion, and fuel spray. This occurs at multiple stations and with different pumps. Stellantis customer service and local dealers have been unresponsive and will not acknowledge X39 unless forced. T

2026-01-08, Fuel/Propulsion System
Fuel spills out when you fill it up. I read there were safety recalls due to this issue for 2006 Dodge Durango's but a recall isn't appearing for my vehicle. When filling it fills fine until almost a full tank. Once it reaches full tank the gas pump clicks off then a gush of fuel spills out of my car. I bought it last year and it does it every time we put a full tank in it if you don't catch it and manually shut pump off before full. Bought the car used

2024-04-11, Air Bags
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, another vehicle abruptly merged into his lane in front of him, prompting him to rapidly decrease speeds. However, the vehicle ahead was too close; as a result, the contact collided with the rear of the other vehicle, forcing his vehicle to careen to the shoulder of the roadway before coming to a complete stop. The air bags did not deploy. The air bag warning light was illuminated. A police report was filed, and no injuries were reported. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the f

2023-02-26, Fuel/Propulsion System
Every time filling full of gas, once full it SPRAYS gas into the air for 2 to 3 seconds. It's evident this is a manufacturing defect as multiple self reported incidents can be found online throught the years. This is vreating a significant fire risk as other vehicles can be pulling up near by. Date provided isn't accurate as this is constant if we let it fill

2006 Dodge Durango questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Durango have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 9 safety recalls for the 2006 Dodge Durango: Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal Fragments; Driver Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Hitting Occupants; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel; Suspension:Rear; Visibility:Windshield Wiper/Washer:Motor. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Dodge Durango?

Based on 852 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (422), Fuel/Propulsion System (151), Electrical System (90).

How do I check if a recall on my 2006 Dodge Durango has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.