Dodge Durango / 2006
2006 Dodge Durango problems
Owners have filed 1,039 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Durango with NHTSA. Fuel system, gasoline accounts for 40.5% of them — far more than any other system, ahead of fuel/propulsion system at 14.5%.
Complaints1,039
Crashes25
Fires12
Injuries24
Deaths0
What owners report breaking
Fuel system, gasoline 40.5% · 421
Fuel/propulsion system 14.5% · 151
Electrical system 8.7% · 90
Air bags 7.3% · 76
Power train 5.5% · 57
Engine 4.6% · 48
Steering 2.2% · 23
Engine and engine cooling 2.0% · 21
Severity
Of those complaints, 25 describe a crash, 12 describe a fire and 24 report an injury.
Reading the numbers
Across the 21 model years of the Dodge Durango in this data, 2006 sits 7th by complaint volume. 1999 draws the most.
Filings have fallen off, 4 in the last three years against 23 in the three before. That is normal as a generation leaves the road.
The median odometer reading at the time of complaint was 65,000 miles.
In owners' own words
I own a 2006 Dodge Durango that I purchased new. After reaching 60,000 miles, the fuel system began overfilling and spilling out on the ground. At first it was only occasionally but now it does it every time I refuel. When the pump shuts off, a strong burst of gasoline sprays out of the tank. I have read online that many other people have this same problem. There should be a recall on this defective fuel system. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 60,000 miles
The shut off valve has not worked correctly for over the past year. When filling the gas tank gas is spit back on the car and driveway service. This happens even if I pause for a period during filling the tank to let pressure release. My dealer says they have never heard of this, had to believe with so many complaints all over the internet. I would like Dodge to step up and take care of the problem. Help....... Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 80,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. When attempting to refuel the vehicle, the contact stated that fuel began to spill back out from the filler neck. The dealer advised the contact that there were no recalls and that he would need to replace the fuel tank. The contact did not inform the manufacturer of the failure nor was the vehicle repaired. The current mileage was 58,138 and the failure mileage was 55,000. Fuel system, gasoline · reported at 55,000 miles
Verbatim from NHTSA filings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Safety recalls
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