Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (battery, alternator, wiring, ignition, instrument cluster, infotainment).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2006 Dodge Durango owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
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[redacted] (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).
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
Tl* 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.
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. …
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. …
We were driving our 2006 Dodge Durango for about 5 minutes when all of a sudden the dash board lights started flashing. My husband was able to veer off the road on a side street and coast down into a parking lot. By this point the car was completely unresponsive. Smoke started to come out of the vehicle vents on the dashboard. We thought maybe a part broke at first. My husband opened the hood and there was no visible fires and not a lot of smoke. Smoke started coming more and more quickly out of the vents. We got our 3 children out of the car. By this point smoke was billowing out. My husband ran into a building and called for help. The business gave us a fire extinguisher and called the fire department. As my husband ran back to the Durango flames he saw the dashboard start to collapse. Next thing we knew flames were flying up the front window. He used the fire extinguisher on it. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH down hill the brakes were depressed and smoke emitted from the brakes and smelled as if they were on fire. The contact was forced to drive onto the emergency lane. The check engine and air bag lights began to illuminate intermittently. The contact was concerned that there was no air bag in the vehicle. The brakes were currently making a grinding noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer repeatedly where they continued to turn the warning lights off; however, the manufacturer was not notified. The dealer took the vehicle to another dealership for diagnostic testing and advised the contact that the catalytic converter failed and she would be responsible for half of the repair cost. The failures occurred immediately after she purchased the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. …
Tl* 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. …
On 6/14/2015 I was about to back my trailer into my yard, when my gear shift column selector locked in park. I depressed the brake pedal and it would not budge. Additionally, my brake lights are no longer working. Prior to all of these problems I had to replace my ignition for it was locking and would not turn to the on position or accessories position. It cost me $400 dollars for a new ignition to be installed by the dealer and now I have worse problems than before. So I began researching and here is my findings: 1) safetyrecall g28 -ignition/park shift interlock in 2001 and 2002 models for many vehicles which included the Durango. 2) the brake transmission shift interlock connector has malfunctioned will not allow the shifter to move. So if the dealer knows about these recalls why didn't they fix them free of charge.
Tl contact owned a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact awoke to the smell of smoke, looked out her window, and noticed her entire garage in flames. The fire spread throughout the entire three story home and killed the family cat. Three vehicles were also destroyed: a 2006 Durango, 1996 grand am, and a 2001 Ford taurus. She spoke with Dodge to find out if the fire was caused by the Durango, but Dodge ruled out that possibility. This was an issue raised by investigators. The contact later saw on the news that there was a recall for the Durango. On May 30, 2007, she received recall notice # 07V092000 (electrical system: instrument panel). The # of cylinders was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 6,000. Updated 7/9/15 updated 9/18/15
Related recalls
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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the cluster for damage and replace it free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2007. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-140.
Electrical complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2006 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 84 complaints about the electrical system of the 2006 Dodge Durango, 10% of the model year's 852 complaints. The component named most often is instrument cluster/panel (13 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Dodge Durango electrical problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 07V-092 (instrument cluster/panel, Mar 9, 2007). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Durango electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 80,000 miles, and 19% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 7 fires and 0 injuries to electrical system problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.