Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2006 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 2006 Dodge Durango has 10 NHTSA recall campaigns and 852 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #16V352000 Do Not Drive - Passenger Frontal Air Bag Inflator May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #15V313000 Do Not Drive - Driver Side Frontal Air Bag May Rupture NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #07V092000 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER CIRCUIT/INTERIOR LIGHTING NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V240000 REAR SUSPENSION LINK NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V067000 FRONT WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V044000 FMVSS 208/OCCUPANT RESTRAINT CONTROLLER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06V039000 ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE EVENT NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V554000 REPROGRAM ABS CONTROL MODULE NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #05V460000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CUP PLUG NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 399 complaints
- Fuel/Propulsion System 151 complaints
- Electrical System 84 complaints
- Air Bags 76 complaints
- Power Train 55 complaints
- Engine 48 complaints
Of the 852 complaints on file, 16 report a crash and 9 a fire; across all 852 complaints, owners report 19 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $7,000–$13,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2006 Dodge Durango has below-average reliability due to a significant number of complaints (852) and 10 recall campaigns. The most significant issues relate to the fuel system and electrical components. Both areas have quite a few complaints, pointing to common problems drivers experience. The data suggests potential for frequent repairs in key areas, increasing long-term ownership costs and consideration for purchase.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| fuel system | 80,000–120,000 miles | $300–$1,000 | very common |
| electrical system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| air bags | Unknown | $400–$1,000 | common |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Brake inspections
- Tire rotations
- Engine air filter replacement
- Transmission fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Spark plug replacement
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor or leaks
- Electrical shorts or failures
- Check engine light
- Unusual braking behavior
- Transmission slipping
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2006 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.