2006 Dodge Durango Power Train Problems
- 40
- 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 40 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- wheel drive · 18 records
- transfer case · 11 records
- check engine · 6 records
- failure mileage · 6 records
- notified failure · 6 records
- repaired notified · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 21 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 150–400k mi | 4 |
| 30–60k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
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
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Transfer case motor actuator engages upon unlocking the doors using the wireless remote entry remote, also when using my trunk opening button from the remote sometimes the transfer case motor will actuate the truck will sometimes shift itself into 4 wheel lock and 4-wheel low sitting at a red light while i'm in drive this cannot happen at speed it creates an immediate safety concern because it can create a complete…
ODI 11186012
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact stated that the 4-wheel drive option would inadvertently engage. However, when the 4-wheel drive button was depressed to disengage, it failed and the check engine and service 4-wheel drive warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and stated that the actuator failed. The vehicle was repaired. The…
ODI 11113073
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While driving 4 mph, the vehicle became stuck in four wheel drive low and failed to disengage. The four wheel drive low indicator was blinking. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 120,000.
ODI 11054427
Electrical System · Power Train
Transfer case can be heard engaging even when vehicle is locked and unoccupied. Engaging is sometimes triggered by the remote when locking/unlocking doors. 4 lo light started to flash then my back wheels locked up when i was driving 70 mph on the bypass with children in the truck. It is a miracle we didn't roll over, but another truck was forced off of the road while i used two lanes to try to control the durango. I…
ODI 11024984
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While driving 20 mph, the check engine warning indicator illuminated and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle; however, it failed to remain started. The vehicle was towed to stateline chrysler jeep dodge ram (located at [redacted], fort mill, sc 29708, [redacted]) where it was diagnosed that the ecm and pcm module needed to be reprogrammed. The…
ODI 11020259
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
Awd 5.7 hemi, the 4lo blinking while driving on both highway and city street and when i unlock my doors you could hear something engauging when the vehical was off. The 4lo light flashes and you can hear it switch under the car even when it is off. When, i unlock my doors you can hear it again.
ODI 10957905
Engine · Power Train · Service Brakes
While driving my durango will just shut off (it doesn't run rough or sputter, it just shuts off) leaving me with no power steering or braking. I will coast to the side of the road, put it in park, then try to start it again. Most times it will start right up and other times it may take 2 - 5 minutes. This will happen about once or twice a month for the past couple of years. Otherwise it runs fine before and after it…
ODI 10937099
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
Engine · Power Train · Visibility/Wiper
Heavy rain when wipers are on vehicle shut off while driving. Wind sheild wipers
Crash reported
ODI 11202846
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
I am experiencing a problem with the engine cutting off in full drive situations, all of sudden my check engine light pops up and that's my pre warning that my truck is getting ready to turn off. It is hesitant sometimes and waits till i am complete stop or sometimes it totally shuts down while driving in traffic. Very scary.
ODI 10898881
Electrical System · Power Train
The traction light and service 4wd lights stay on, you can hear the 4wd kicking in and out when the car is sitting the driveway. Dodge acts like they have no idea what is causing this problem. You can google the symptoms and everybody that has a 04 to 06 dodge is having the same issue. This should be something covered under a recall, there is to many people having the same issues. *tr
ODI 10923848
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While driving 50 mph, the accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle jerked, attempted to shift into neutral, and failed to accelerate. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. An independent mechanic suggested that the failure could be due to a faulty transfer case. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 175,000.
ODI 10862904
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While driving approximately 50 mph, the rpms increased to 3,000 as if the vehicle downshifted. The 4lo warning indicator illuminated. The contact continued to drive the vehicle and the "service 4wd warning indicator illuminated as well as the stability control warning indicator. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure.…
ODI 10862061
Power Train
Durango is shifting into 4 lo by its self. It is trying to shift into 4 lo while driving down the road making the 4 lo light flash and causing a whining sound. If you stop while it is doing this it will shift into 4 lo by its self and you can not make it shift back.
ODI 10852883
Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
While driving, my vehicle is switching into 4-lock on its own. The light comes on and all wheels start turning together. Has one time made it so it wouldn't move. Had to turn off and restart vehicle. Has happened when i was driving slowly on city street. Happened another time, 4-lock lights flashing and moaning sound of tires moving at same time. Did shut off on its own.
ODI 10810649
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
As i braked to park the durango, the engine abruptly stalled. Not sure why it stalled, but i know there was a problem with the 2004-2005 durangos where the engine would stall during sharp turns while braking.
ODI 10763595
Electrical System · Power Train · Wheels
While vehicle is parked there is a noise from transmission switching in and out of all wheel drive and switching back to [redacted] by itself. Engine is not running. This happens when parked only so far. I'm afraid could switch during driving. It has happened also when hitting the unlock button on the key fob. I originally thought another car was having trouble starting beside my truck. I soon realized it was my…
ODI 10735610
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While turning at approximately 5 mph, the all wheel drive failed and the wheels seized. The service all wheel drive warning light illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 112,000. The vin was unavailable.
ODI 10731271
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
Power Train
My vehicle kicks in and out of 4wd whether it is parked or being drove. The vehicle has done this for the past 2 years and the dealership says they have no idea why this is happening. I know when you look up the issues that i am having online, they are a lot of people having this same issue. Dodge should have to fix this problem, it is should obviously be a recall problem, there customers should not be responsible…
ODI 10983001
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While operating the vehicle, the power train erroneously switched to the [redacted] low position and the traction control and [redacted] sensor lights illuminated. While stuck in the [redacted] position, the vehicle became very difficult to steer and failed to accelerate normally. When refueling the vehicle, fuel would spew out of the filler neck. The cause of the failures…
ODI 10730585
Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
After buying the vehicle in 2009, it began shutting off when i decelerated for stops or turns. No engine light warning. In 2009, took it to the dealership 4 times. No help. Issues have continued. Took to dealership in 2010 3-4 times for same issue. Seems to shut off more in winter than summer but is very random. In 2011, more exploratory work was completed at dealership. Is there a lemon law? In 2012, i had someone…
ODI 10659858
Engine · Power Train
While driving down the highway, without any warning, my 2006 dodge durango stalled out. I still had radio and power steering, so i pulled over to the side of the road. I restarted my durango, the check engine light was on, but was able to continue without any further issues. The same type of issue happens sporadically, regardless of weather or speed. There are times, after sitting at a light or stop sign, when you…
ODI 10758600
Electrical System · Power Train
Unfortunately have had problems with the durango from the first week of purchase in 2006. The current issue and is very scary while driving is the 4 lo light will quickly flash rapidly for several flashes and then stops. The car will hesitate and seems to become engaged in 4 lo all on its own. It also makes a noise when unlocking vehicle that sounds like something under the vehicle is moving. It has be doing this…
ODI 10565219