Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
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).
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
Controller that turns between defrost, floor, and front was replaced under warranty a few years ago. It was raining, and a turned the knob to defrost....and nothing happened! The switch that opens and closes the compartments from face to defrost had broken. The blower still works, but all comes out on the face...no defrost or floor. There are 1000's of these complaints online. The dealership tells me, 2,000 to replace the plastic piece a manufacturer used recycled plastic which is a common problem to break. Now in rain, I roll down the windows, use mc donalds napkins to continue to wipe off the windshield so I can see to drive, while in route to my job in a suite. I can deal with the 2=3 gallons of gas on the ground while pumping gas into the faulty tank by stopping at 50, but this is ridicious!! I rear-ending car in front of me. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. While driving 25 MPH and coming to a stop, the accelerator pedal stuck to the floorboard for a couple of seconds. The vehicle kept accelerating at 60 MPH when releasing the accelerator pedal. The throttle remained wide open when released. The contact had to turn the engine off to be able to stop the vehicle. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and the throttle started to release. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. In addition, the headlights failed when the switch was in the on position and the windshield wipers activated when the switch was in the off position. The failure recurred numerous times only when the temperature was forty degrees or less. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the windows failed to open or close. The dealer advised that the vehicle was not included in the manufacturer recall for the window module and the integrated control module re flash repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 86,000.
Intermittent and spontaneous activation of the windshield wipers and washers during operation of the steering wheel under normal driving conditions. Steering wheel sound system controls work erratically or in reverse of normal function. Ignition remains engaged until switch is recycled. Seems to be low temperature related( happens more often in the cooler am). Vehicle has been to the dealer multiple times for repair attempts. Clock spring,multifunction switch,individual audio controls, and the front control module have been replaced under warranty by the dealer with out correcting the problem. Dealer states that Chrysler will not authorize additional diagnosis. I am concerned that this is an electrical short in the steering column that May result in air bag deployment, or a vehicle fire, and injuries to my family. …
Just left my home not driving more than 30 MPH when the engine light came on and I lost complete power. Was towed to the dealer where I purchased it and they did a "PCM reflash with an instrument panel software update" they also replaced the cluster. Now 2 and half months later, I haved moved out of state and once again just leaving my house not going above 30 MPH and the same thing happens again. Engine light comes on and I lose power, I was barely able to turn the wheel enough to get the vehicle on the side of the road. I was able to start the car again within a couple minutes and safely return home (it was dark), however the engine light was still on and it felt as though it would loose power again, like I was driving with the parking brake on. Also on my drive here from california (to indiana) I lost my cruise control. …
The interior and exterior lights will flash on and off when driving leaving us temporally blind in the dark, and also the wipers work erratically, they will either come by them selves for a few seconds and then turn off, or during rain storms they will work erratically. They will wipe fast for a few seconds, and then slow down to a 2 or 3 second delay between wipes under heavy rain when the switch is set to hi, then they will go fast again for a few seconds, and then slow again. It is a safety concern for my wife driving my two small children in the rain. Also the radio audio turns its self down while driving when nobody touches the controls, and the steering wheel controls do not control the audio. I think it is all a connected issue with a defective clock spring which again I have seen many complaints about Dodge clock springs being faulty on www.dodgeforum.com.
Complete failure of windshield wiper system in a national rent a car 2006 Dodge Durango during a torrential rainstorm while traveling 60 MPH in the hov lane of I-5 in heavy traffic from los angeles to san diego. We suddenly could not see anything in front of us, and had to cross 5 lanes of traffic coming from behind and beside us to get to the side of the road (there was no curb on the inner hov lane). We narrowly avoided get hit in doing so, and feel fortunate that no one was injured in the process. It was what you would call the "perfect storm" for this kind of failure to have occurred, but I did feel it is important to make sure someone knew about this to make sure this car and its wiper system is checked so that some other family doesn't experience the same thing with more devastating consequences than an inconvenient delay of 3 hours. Thank you.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the windshield wipers were activated and failed to deactivate until the engine was turned off. A few moments later the left turn signal was engaged; however the right turn signal responded. There was a recall associated with NHTSA campaign id number 06V039000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring). The VIN was not included in the recall. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 85,500.
Tl contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were not functioning due to a defective switch. Through online research, he discovered a recall for this particular defect in which his vehicle was not included. The contact feels that this is a safety hazard because he frequently has to use the windshield wipers in the state of washington. The NHTSA campaign id number was unavailable. The current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 39,900. Updated 3/19/09 updated 03/23/09.
Related recalls
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft May break.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on June 19, 2006, to Dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during July 2006.
Visibility › 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.
Remedy: Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on March 6, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Window & Wiper complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2006 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 21 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2006 Dodge Durango, 2% of the model year's 852 complaints. The component named most often is windshield wiper/washer › motor (4 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2006 Dodge Durango window & wiper problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-067 (motor, Mar 8, 2006); NHTSA recall 06V-039 (switch/wiring, Feb 9, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Durango window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 50,000 miles, and 17% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to windows, wipers & sunroof 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.