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
My 2006 dodge durango has an innumerable amount of issues like a cracked passenger side exhaust manifold from a bad bolt and electrical problems where the radio and overhead light only work when it feels like it - but the biggest problem is this transmission. This morning i put the car in reverse to leave the driveway and as i shifted to go into drive, the transmission completely locked up. It wouldn't go into…
ODI 10553048
Electrical System · Power Train
Transmission shifts by itself into 4wd. This happens while driving, and when the car is sitting unattended, with the ignition off. The transfer case makes an audible noise, then the wheels become very hard to turn while driving. This could easily result in a loss of control of the vehicle. *tr
ODI 10558944
Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact stated that while parked, the vehicle independently shifted into four wheel drive without any warning, preventing the vehicle from driving normally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transfer case was defective. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current…
ODI 10552116
Power Train
The 4wd service light came on and the 4wd will switch on and off automatically without manually being changed. It has a very loud shifting sound that i notice when the vehicle is on and off. The 4wd will turn on as i'm driving down the road at high speeds, and taking turns it will come on and make a very loud popping noise. I happens constantly and is hard to drive during my home health job. When it gets into 4hi or…
ODI 10551033
Engine · Fuel/Propulsion System · Power Train
The vehicle, on cold start up exhibited a surging idle, from 500 rpm ranging up to 2000 rpm. The idle finally leveled out and settled down. While driving the vehicle, i noted some surging present while at a steady speed. Once, while sitting at a traffic light while in drive, the vehicle idle jumped up and caused the vehicle to lunge into the intersection. Luckily no cross traffic was present and applying the brakes…
ODI 10508399
Electrical System · Engine · Power Train
As i was exiting a highway, my 2006 dodge durango suddenly stalled out. The engine light came on after it stalled. I lost control of steering and was unable to brake. I nearly crashed into the car in front of me, and was barely able to turn the steering wheel enough to run into the curb to stop my vehicle! I was not able to re-start it and had to be towed. While waiting for police to arrive, i was nearly rear-ended…
ODI 10489546
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact stated that the instrument panel lighting would flash intermittently. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where the technician stated that the front control module would need to be replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph when the rpm reading increased and the vehicle became hesitant upon acceleration. The…
ODI 10554018
Electrical System · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact stated that the engine warning light illuminated. The instrument panel lighting also illuminated while the engine was shut off and the vehicle was unoccupied. The fuel and temperature gauge reading began fluctuating, the horn began to sound independently and the exterior lighting illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The technician…
ODI 10522076
Electrical System · Power Train · Wheels
At random times, including while sitting in the driveway, the transfer case on my 2006 dodge durango awd will engage the 4wd. It can happen while sitting in the driveway when you insert the key and before you start the engine. It also makes the clicking sound as if it is engaging when you unlock the doors (possible electrical problem?) it can also happen when driving while turning a corner, such as the sharp corners…
ODI 10593486
Power Train · Suspension
My car at 65 miles on the highway car just turned off. No warning or notice. Car came to a crawl. I was lucky to get to the side of the highway. One there the car lights came on the check engine, red bolt lights and the oil light. After a few minutes i started car and it stalled then started but was a rocky start. I shut it off and restarted. The car worked fine. Then 3 months later the car did the same time. This…
ODI 10640614
Engine · Power Train
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was restarted as normal. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. In addition, the contact stated that the vehicle jerked intermittently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but the failure was unable to be duplicated. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10628864
Power Train
The service 4wd light comes on. The transfer case engages and disengages when the interior light comes on when its not running. 4wd turns on at low speeds when turning and locks up the wheels. When the dash light turns on the 4wd dash switch doesn't work. I was told encoder motor or servo motor or front control module. Sounds like it happens a lot and its a wiring problem. Its been going on now for over 2 years just…
ODI 10594888
Electrical System · Power Train
I first noticed a problem when leaving work by simply unlocking my 06 durango (all wheel drive/ [redacted]) with the key fob the transfer case control motor starts shifting the truck in and out from awd to 4wd and i haven't even opened the door!! As the weeks pass it does this several more times but what is more unnerving is that as i am driving at hwy speeds, 60 to 70 mph, or any speed really, my "4 wheel low"…
ODI 10478659
Power Train
The vehicle started out by shifting on its own when the vehicle would be stopped. Then it began shifting on its own even when it was turned off. It would shift into 4 lo or 4 high totally on its own when stopped. Then from there it started shifting into 4 lo or high while driving and it would sound like somebody had hit the vehicle from behind and it would shove the vehicle forward as though it had been hit but all…
ODI 10356687
Electrical System · Electronic Stability Control · Power Train
1st time turned truck off got out keys in hand shut door heard shifting from undertruck,.truck was empty and no keys.. 2nd.on hwy going 65 came to exit.slowed down to 35 service [redacted] lite came on then went to turn a right hand turn and truck shifted into four low. Happened again while towing my trailer..been doing this everyday now shifts into 4 lo easily now and stays foelonger4 periods of vtime. *tr
ODI 10691303