2006 Dodge Durango Steering Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 17 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- power steering · 6 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 30–60k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Power Train · Steering
My dodge durango will engage by itself into [redacted] while driving at slow or very high speed-it is an issue with the transfer case electricly-could cause accident when this does it on it's own out of nowhere & many complaints have been filed about this issue-it does it at stopping,going slow or even at 75 mph
ODI 11233675
Engine · Power Train · Steering
My 2006 dodge durango stalled out in the middle of traffic and caused me to be injured in a rear end collision because my pcm shut my engine down per design of the vehicle because my oil sending unit had a faulty wire and my pcm thought i didn't have any oil in my car which disabled my car completely by design of the manufacturer to keep my engine from damage because it thought i had. O oil. I have a faulty design…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 11024241
Steering
While driving power steering seems to go out and the vehicle in unable to be turned. It is very dangerous to have this happen while driving, i was almost in an accident because of it. If you turn the car off and back on it will usually start turning again but is happening intermittently while on the road since the first occurrence.
ODI 10733869
Power Train · Steering
My 2006 durango will shift into four wheel drive automatically without warning. Sometimes this occurs when unlocking the vehicle when not running, using the remote to unlock the door. I feel that this is a life and death safety issue and should be resolved by the manufacturer. I have seem many other complaints of this happening.
ODI 10725388
Steering · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While driving approximately 20 mph, the four wheel drive engaged independently and caused the power steering to malfunction. The dealer diagnosed that the transfer case selector motor failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.
ODI 10654340
Service Brakes · Steering
While driving on a neighbor street, while there was rainfall. Hit a puddle steering and brakes locked. This has happened numerous times. I live in south florida and it rains alot during the summer. Advised carmax in miami. They said this is because the serpentine belt is getting wet. This is very dangerous and someone could get hurt. They need to do some type of adjustment to these vehicles inorder for water not to…
ODI 10534031
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
I have a 2006 dodge durango that just dies going down the road with out warning! This has happened many times. It started around 80000 miles and has gotten worse. When this happens i loss all power to the vehicle including the steering and brakes. This is a very important issue that needs addressed asap. People carry there family's in these vehicle's. From what i have read this is a ongoing problem with dodge…
ODI 10505896
Electrical System · Steering · Vehicle Speed Control
We were driving our 2006 dodge durango for about 5 minutes when all of a sudden the dash board lights started flashing. My husband was able to veer off the road on a side street and coast down into a parking lot. By this point the car was completely unresponsive. Smoke started to come out of the vehicle vents on the dashboard. We thought maybe a part broke at first. My husband opened the hood and there was no…
Fire reported
ODI 10470423
Electrical System · Steering
While trying to start the vehicle from the parking lot the ignition switch would not turn. I had to insert the key in the switch 10 to 12 times before it would turn. I tried to unlock the steering wheel by turn it the best could to get the ignition to turn but it still would not turn. This happened on more than one occasion to myself and my wife. In 2012 we had to after the situation continued we had the ignition…
ODI 10744471
Engine · Service Brakes · Steering
Our dodge consistently stalls and dies when sitting at a stop light and/or slowing the vehicle to make turns. When this happens the engine dies resulting in the loss of brakes, steering,etc. Multiple times this has almost caused a wreck with other vehicles or has caused us to jump the curb almost hitting trees, etc. We've also had this happen pulling trailers and boats. This is extremely dangerous. I'd like to see…
ODI 10488908
Steering
While driving my 2006 durango slt, driving through a puddle causes the power steering to quit and the lights also dim like the truck is losing power. The serpentine belt on the truck is also squealing which i believed to be the issue. I changed the belt on the truck but power steering still fails. This happens every time you drive through a puddle of water. This has happened while i was in a turn and just about lost…
ODI 10371997
Steering
As i have found online, what has happened to my durango has happened to many other owners that also caused near misses and some accidents. While driving vehicle in the rain, i hit a puddle no deeper than 3-4 inches and on multiple occasions have lost all power steering and control of vehicle and many times came very close to impacting other vehicles. This happens on straight and turning situations. As with the other…
ODI 10480761
Steering
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact was driving approximately 25 mph proceeding to exit the highway. Suddenly, there was complete loss of the powering steering without warning. She had to steer in a straight direction because was unable to turn the steering wheel, after a period of twenty seconds the vehicle resumed to normal operation. The failure mileage was 34,000. The current mileage was…
ODI 10320116
Steering
I own a 2006 durango with 66,000 miles. It requires repair to an inner tie rod. Chrysler does not carry the part and forces you to change the entire rack and pinion steering system at a cost of 1000$. The failure of this part can cause a severe accident . How many drivers cannot afford 1000$ and are driving as i am with this part that can cause an accident any minute!! *tr
ODI 10244687
Engine · Radio/Tape Deck/Cd Etc. · Steering
I've had problems with this vehicle since i bought it. Somedays the truck won't crank, check engine light goes on and off took it so salisbury dodge kept my vehicle for 4 days gave it back to me said they couldn't find anything wrong with it said they turned the light off for me 2 weeks later same problem like truck not getting gas, truck just cut off on me and my family while driving down the highway. Took it to…
ODI 10226090
Steering
My complaint concerns the 2006 dodge durango slt. I was driving during rainy/stormy weather on sunday, 06/17/2007 when i hit a puddle, i lost power steering and i was forced to stop. I was terrified, and i was unable to steer at all. I was able to make it to my destination and stopped briefly at a gas station to gather my wits. At that time the battery light came on as well, then it went off. When i was calm enough…
ODI 10193832
Steering
Car steered right (right wheel in to keep car straight) and pulled left when braking (had to turn the wheel when braking to keep straight). Rack and pinion box wasn't holding torque. Replaced it, intermediate steering shaft and steering box. 22,880 miles. *tr
ODI 10272623