2006 Dodge Durango power train problems
55 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2006 Dodge Durango — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Several repairs for sensor Labor: Check and advise the check engine light is on and the vehicle wants to stall when accelerating. Vehicle loses engine power but has not stalled completely (low/reverse solenoid circuit. Test and replaced transmission solenoid assembly; cost: $819.65, prior to that…”
filed Jan 17, 2022
“In the winter of 2020 i had to use my 4wd lock in my durango. It never come out of 4wd lock. As a former ase technician and auto center manager I have to say dodge has a mess on their hands. 1st off its ridiculous to stop the flow of technical information to the owners of chrysler vehicles due to…”
filed Aug 14, 2021
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, SPORT UTILITY AND PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 42RLE…Campaign 05V460000 · Oct 6, 2005
Related service bulletins
Plate - Planetary
101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 30, 2024Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during servicing, the fasteners (Part Number…
9004009 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 7, 2021GEAR MOTOR, Transfer Case The gear motor assembly is shipped in AWD/2WD position. The transfer case needs to be positioned in AWD/2WD position to properly assemble gear motor to T-Case. Please reference Star Online…
9004350 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 10, 2021Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
S2121000003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2021Transfer Case Gear Motor/Actuator Installation Guidelines.
S2121000003 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 4, 2021
Power Train problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 8 | 30% |
| 2022 Durango | 9 | 17% |
| 2021 Durango | 10 | 5% |
| 2020 Durango | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Durango | 12 | 9% |
| 2018 Durango | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Durango | 23 | 11% |
| 2016 Durango | 30 | 19% |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 Durango | 42 | 5% |
| 2013 Durango | 34 | 5% |
| 2012 Durango | 37 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2006 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.