10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 6 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 5 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 39,900 miles
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The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that NHTSA campaign number: 14V817000 (air bags) had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for repair. The dealer stated that the part was not available and a second notification would be sent, once the part becomes available. The vehicle was repaired. The contact had not experience the failure.
- Charleston , NC, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while traveling 55 mph, she attempted to avoid a collision and flipped onto the guard rail. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The contact sustained minor cuts and scrapes. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 118,000.
- Graysville, OH, USA
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the vehicle stalled and caused the contact to lose control of the vehicle, crashing into a wall. The contact sustained injuries to the shoulder. The air bags failed to deploy and the seat belts did not restrain the contact. The contact called roadside assistance and they disconnected the battery. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The manufacturer advised that they would investigate the crash and the vehicle was towed to a dealer. The dealer determined that the air bags did not deploy because the speed of the vehicle did not trigger air bag deployment specifications. The failure mileage was 85,000.
- Virginia Beach, VA, USA
We own a 2006 Dodge Durango and over the summer while driving my radio started and stopped working, my navigation system starting blinking, and then finally my car stopped working altogether. We found both of the relays to the electrical system on our Durango full of water but when I called the dealership they denied ever hearing of this issue and started that there was no warranty. We shook out the relays, left them unplugged overnight, and used a hair dryer to dry any remaining moisture. As long as I keep my vehicle parked in the garage and unplug the relay after we wash the car we don't have any problems. However, the air bag light was the only warning light that we could not get to go out. Over the weekend I heard on headline news that the 2008 Dodge Caravan are being recalled for moisture getting into the airbags. I called and explained my issue with our 2006 Dodge Durango and they told me that it was not under recall. Interesting to note is that the dealership inquires about the mileage on your vehicle. I was told by their representative that low mileage vehicles can have a chance at "goodwill" repairs but not high mileage vehicles. I'm not sure if 75,000 miles is considered low or high but what is at issue is that Dodge knows that there is an issue but they are not correcting it on all of the defective vehicles only on their 2008S.
- Newport News, VA, USA
The contact called about a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the air bag indicator in the vehicle was illuminated, which meant that the air bags were not functioning. The dealer adjusted the air bags on six different occasions, but the failure persisted. He noticed that the indicator would turn off for a couple of months and then turn back on occasionally while driving various speeds. He spoke with the manufacturer and they stated that the dealer was attempting to repair the vehicle; however, nothing could be done at the time. The current mileage was approximately 37,200 and failure mileage was 14,318.
- South El Monte, CA, USA
There are several recalls on 2006 Dodge Durango but my VIN # does not show up for any recalls. But I am having the recall problems that are listed below * recall id# 07V092000 - electrical system: Instrument panel *recall id# 06V039000 - visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring *recall id# 06V067000 - visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor recall id# 06V044000 - air bags recall id# 06V240000 - suspension:rear recall id# 05V554000 - service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module the ones with the * are the major problems that I am having, I drive me truck every night to work and am afraid I will have an accident. I would also like for the other recalls to be checked as well. I have taken truck back to dealer two times and have gotten no results, but I'm still having encountering the problems. On 12/3/07 I called 1-800 # and was told they would get back to me. Haven't heard from them.
- New York, NY, USA
2006 Dodge Durango with numerous problems one is the air bag light. Consumer states some of the other problems are rear air vents only work part time and shakes when sitting at a stop sign. The seat controls had to be reset on a continual basis.
- Pauls Valley, OK, USA
- while driving a 2006 Dodge Durango at 12 mph the driver 's and passenger's side/curtain airbags deployed unexpectedly. The driver had a bruised shoulder, scratches and a bruise on her neck. The contact was unable to drive the car, and had it towed to the Dodge facility. The mileage at the time of the failure was 14,800. Daimler Chrysler assumed all responsibility and paid in full for the repairs.
- Deferiet, NY, USA
- Lafayette, GA, USA