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 2007 Dodge Durango owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My alternator was overcharging my battery, replaced both. still having an overcharging "sweating battery" issue. The vehicle has suddenly died at low speed, but was able to start. The check engine light comes on and goes off, sometimes it is off for weeks, other times for a day, the code it sets is always different, even for components that have been replaced. tells me I have a large leak , a small leak in the evap, egr is shorted to ground, ait is out of spec, etc. Now my transmission has shifted from fifth to third back to fifth to fourth, all while at low speed in cruise control. The speedometer, while in cruise control, will jump to 3000rpm, down to 1500, and between all at the same speed.
While driving every light and gauge started bouncing back and forth. No headlights or brake lights. After shutt it off it continued to do it. This seems to happen anytime it rains or moisture in the air. I have had the wiring harness in the steering column replaced at the dealer and the controller for the blinkers replaced at a local mechanic. This has not solved the issue.absolutely afraid it is going to die on the highway while doing this. This happened while is was driving but have had it happen as soon as I start the Durango. We have a video that we are unable to download that clearly demonstrates this issue. Dodge forum has other Durango's with this same issue.
While moving or at rest, activating turn signals to turn right, it rarely signals. While activating left turn signal, the right will blink the majority of he time. At times the correct direction will blink and then change directions before the turn is made and sometimes after the turn is made. When wipers are on highest setting they will not work unless I turn on the high beams. When switching from hi to low beams the wiper fluid will dispense. Cruise control suddenly also does not work. Power windows will randomly go up or down completely on their own when attempting to put them up or down just a little or just quit working completely at times.
While driving the Durango stalls and loses all powere. Normally happens when showing down. The Durango does not start up right away and headlights and hazard lights stop working. The other day it stalled at 5 am in the morning while cross a busy traffic light. It was dark and the hazards and headlights did not work. I was scared someone would hit me. It started up about 6 minutes later which felt like a lifetime. This Durango has always had a history of staling and starting back up but this was the first time I realized how much of a safety issue this was due to having no lights or hazards and being stuck in the middle of a traffic light.
Approached intersection to turn left ,had left turn signal on ,looked at insturmentation right turn signal was flashing.moved directional lever to right flash position ,left signal started flashing,at the same time,wipers that were on delay,went to hi speed ,with loss of all switch control. Had to turn off vehicle, and apon restart both systems returned to normal operation,this was ona dark rainy night ,there is cause for concern .since I expierenced this 2 weeks earlier. And I have witnesses! And can't trust this vehicle
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 35 MPH, the ESP warning indicator illuminated as the vehicle shook. The failure recurred continuously. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the clock spring needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact also mentioned that the vehicle was serviced under a manufacturers air bag recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 128,000.
The crankshaft position sensor consistently going bad , due to faulty wiring harness or other issues. This will cause the vehicle to randomly shut off while either sitting or driving , and the its unknown as to why it is happening. Suggested repair is to just replace , but I replace 1 a year . I have replaced 6 in the last 5 years of owning this vehicle. Dealership is unable to locate the problem to why the cps keeps failing .
Vehicle is switching into 4wd low while in motion. I have also heard the actuator activating while the vehicle is not running and without the key in the ignition. I believe this to be an electrical issue based on research that appears to be happening in multiple vehicles for Dodge. I am concerned that the system could change into 4wd or 4wd lock at a highway speeds causing dangerous and unsafe driving conditions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Durango. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the key failed to turn in the ignition switch. In addition, the contact had to play with the switch for the ignition to turn. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 111,605.
Our Durango randomly shuts off while driving or when we are idle. It happens a lot when making turns and I loose steering as well. ABS indicator on as well as check engine light. The check engine light usually shows o2 sensors or crank shaft sensors. Had both replaced many times and the issue still occurs. Very dangerous situation, as it is our family car.
Electrical complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are electrical problems on the 2007 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 27 complaints about the electrical system of the 2007 Dodge Durango, 10% of the model year's 275 complaints. The component named most often is wiring › fuses and circuit breakers (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Durango electrical problems?
No. NHTSA lists no electrical system recall for the 2007 Dodge Durango, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Durango electrical problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 88,000 miles, and 12% before 25,000 miles.
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.