2006 Dodge Durango: sudden loss of power

Filed Oct 22, 2021 · Steering · MI

design issue on rack and pinion assembly. Basically metal transfer pipes on side of assembly rust out. This is my second Durango 2006 model to have this problem. Complete loss of steering assist occurs because of loss of power fluid out of fore mentioned pipes. The pipes cannot be repaired, entire rack and assembly must be replaced. Exposure to road salt is cause of rusting as assembly is totally exposed under vehicle. Stainless steel pipes are a better way except to bean counters.

Filed May 24, 2021 · Electrical, Steering · OH

Been losing power to the car while driving which cause me to lose my steering ability and the 4 wheel drive keeps kicking on and off while driving plus the wiper motor works sometimes and sometimes it don’t. The navigation system comes on and off whenever it wants to and the rear end keeps popping

Filed Feb 8, 2021 · Airbags, Engine · 211,100 miles · RI

The vehicle surges and makes a rattling soud when excelling. Feels like it's losing power. It delays starting when the ignition is on. The suspension feels like it's going to snap. The engine light and air bag light is displayed on the instrument panel/cluster.

Filed Mar 11, 2019 · Driver assistance, Transmission · 163,727 miles · KY

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 loss of power to the vehicle causing an imminent crash. By the transfer case engaging 4-wheel drive when the vehicle is at highway speeds it creates a violent collision between the transmission output shaft and the input shaft of the transfer case causing transmission and and transfer case failure and loss of power to the vehicle what can cause a collision this has been an ongoing issue for years from 2002 at least 2008 dodge durangos and dodge rams I am a ford stst senior master certified technician and I cannot believe that this issue has not been addressed by the government yet this is completely uncalled for and dodge needs to be held responsible for the electrical problems related to this malfunction the problem lies within the electrical wiring in the module between the 4 wheel drive switch inside the cab of the truck and the body control module then it's splices off and piggybacks to the transfer case control module somewhere between those three legs there is a problem whether it be in the module the wiring or both and it needs to be addressed immediately. Beings that I am a technician, I have already replaced my transfer case control motor actuator and fully examined all the wiring running to it and from it and found no shorts to ground no frayed wires or ground faults this is simply a computer related malfunction and during the malfunction it does not throw a dtc for a check engine light so there's for a tech to scan.

Filed Nov 24, 2015 · Electrical · 100,000 miles · TX

Since july 2015 my durango has been stalling. Whether I am turning, stopped at a light it turns off, but turns back on. It has been pulling, acts like it wants to turn off while I am driving, like I am losing power. Alternator has been replaced, throttle body, factory spark plugs have been installed and several oil changes. No one can seem to fix the problem. I have had several mechanics look at it and they tell me it is one thing and fix it and the problem continues. Another tells me something else and fix it and it continues.

Filed Aug 22, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 77,500 miles · OH

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 press the gas to go the gears are slow to engage and actually start moving. Sometimes the durango shifts roughly as you accelerate or decelerate. As time has gone on the problem has become more persistent. I finally took my durango in to our mechanic and he replaced the egr valve and the throttle position sensor. Within 2 weeks of these parts being replaced, my durango again began stalling out. I did have the durango stall out twice, back to back, losing all power in the vehicle, including power steering. I managed to get home and called the mechanic. This time he replaced the throttle control module. The durango is still stalling out and sometimes very slow to engage gears when starting off from a stopped position. This problem was supposedly address in the 2004-2005 models and corrected. I am afraid to drive my durango as it is not reliable; this is an accident waiting to happen. Clearly the problem has not been fixed.

Filed Apr 11, 2013 · Brakes, Engine · 103,000 miles · MI

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 during. Dodge needs to step up and fix the problem before some one is killed from this issue.

Filed Oct 16, 2012 · Steering · 39,000 miles · FL

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 reports, there are no leaks found or detected. On two occasions my repair shop has contacted by phone daimler chrysler and no information was given except that they also have had many reports but could offer no explanation or repair instruction.

Filed Dec 21, 2010 · Steering · 53,000 miles · IN

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 control of the truck.

Filed Apr 25, 2010 · Engine · 119,000 miles · NJ

Dodge durango 2006. I have had numerous problems with this vehicle. At 119,000 miles, I have had the exhaust manifold gasket replaced 4 times due to broken bolts/studs, all o2 sensors replaced as well as the catalytic converter. The fuel system overflows when fueling up, splashing over the gas attendant and vehicle. The most serious and dangerous problem lately has been the vehicle stalling at all speeds in the rain. When I brought the vehicle to the dealer they said there was an update for a cowl below the windshield wipers that protects the firewall from water. They replaced this part. The next time it rained the problem occurred again, truck stalled at 45 MPH. When the vehicle stalls you lose power steering which makes it difficult to get to a shoulder. Once the truck is stopped and placed into park it will restart without a problem. The stalling continues to occur in the rain. Very scary.

Filed Sep 24, 2009 · Electrical, Fuel system · 37,000 miles · NC

2006 dodge durango has had multiple engine & electrical problems within 6 month period. First car lost all power while driving at 35 MPH, took all strength to get car to shoulder of the road w/o power steering & locked steering column. Local mechanic said that computer was fried & covered under emissions warranty. Towed to dodge dealership who said there was not a computer problem, just cam shaft needed replacing & recall on instrument panel cluster. After $450 repair for cam shaft & tow, a week later car started having electrical problems. Aprox every other time I would start car, the radio & electrical display (clock) on radio would not work--appeared to not get power. Six weeks later, check engine light came on again. By this time, original dodge dealership had been closed, so went to another dodge dealer for service. They found another wiring problem with engine. Could not identify problem with audio/clock. Check engine light went on about 2 months later. This time local mechanic advised it was a fuel pump problem. Replaced fuel pump, checked fuse & still could not identify problem with audio/display. 9 days later went to start car in the am, and electrical seemed to sputter (lights, instrument pane, wipers, radio) but car would not start. Starter does not appear to be engaging the engine at all. Diagnosed as started motor problem, starter motor replaced, but car still not fixed. Then told battery terminals & cables needed to be replaced. Car now starts, but audio/display issue still unresolved. Concern that there is a larger problem with the electrical system of this vehicle, which is the root cause of all recent problems. Getting scared to drive this car on interstate or in any level of traffic for fear that it will stall out or lose power during operation again. The car only has 42,000 miles on it. First problem started with 37,000 miles on vehicle. I hate this car!!!!!

Filed Aug 20, 2009 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · NC

Our 2006 dodge durango 4x4 slt is in the service dept for the 2nd time in two weeks for a transmission problem. I am told the "transmission solenoid" and "transmission filters" need to be replaced. Two weeks ago, a "transmission control switch" needed to be replaced. In both instances, the vehicle was traveling on interstate when the durango's "transmission check light" came on. Shortly later, the vehicle began to hesitate as though it was losing power. In both situations, the durango exited the freeway but began to jolt forward and backward. In both cases, my wife (2nd situation) and I (1st situation) barely made it home and to the service dealership. There is a clear safety problem with this vehicle... And it looks to be many more may have the same issue (safety bulletin #0803006; item #10021239). These situations could have had serious safety results due to the nature of the issue. Please respond with detailed information regarding the referenced safety bulletins and items #'s. The parts are on back-order for 1+ weeks and we do not feel comfortable with this vehicle going forward... Even when/if it is "repaired". I asked the service manager at chrysler if they would drive the vehicle to ny, fl, myrtle beach, or the tn mountains after it is repaired... It was not recommended. Safety recalls should be issued for durango transmissions.