2006 Dodge Durango: won't start

Filed Mar 12, 2021 · Electrical · 64,504 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 dodge durango. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, the vehicle would not start. The contact eventually got the vehicle to start however, several warning lights started to flash and an unknown red warning light was illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was taken to five star chrysler dodge jeep ram of macon (3068 riverside dr, macon, ga 31210) in 2010 where it was diagnosed and the contact was informed that the instrument cluster needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to countryside chrysler dodge jeep ram (846 e 3rd st, jackson, ga 30233) where it was diagnosed with the instrument cluster needing to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 64,504.

Filed Jan 16, 2017 · Brakes, Electrical · 110,000 miles · PA

My wife was driving the vehicle on a country road about 35 MPH when the engine died and she had no power steering or brakes and had to drift to the side of the road. When she tried to restart the car the dash lights would light but the starter would not crank the engine. Shop says the computer has failed.

Filed Nov 28, 2016 · Electrical · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. When the key was placed in the ignition, it became stuck and would not turn over. The contact had a lock smith apply force to the area and the vehicle was able to start. The vehicle was not diagnosed by a dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and indicated there were no recalls to address the failure. The contact was uncertain if the failure would recur. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Nov 6, 2014 · Electrical, Fuel system · 130,000 miles · UT

Upon first purchasing at a dealership the purchase was as a used vehicle, so no warranty is or was in place. A few months later when filling the tank at a gas station the first incident of propulsion of gasoline forcing out of the tank, first happened. Then a couple of times when trying to start the vehicle the motor would not start. Using an obd to check codes there was no error codes but still ended up clearing it anyways which allowed the vehicle to start (which means its the computer). Now, the front passenger window is down and will not go back up, checked the motor and the motor for the window is fine, but checking the switch it would only unlock door, not allow lock and absolutely no window control at all from either the passenger door switch or driver side switch. When looking at the switches turns out that the circuit boards are not soldered. The only way to get any of the problems fixed for anyone now would be for a recall, because the year being 2014 no warranty will cover any problems that I or anyone else is facing!

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 Nov 28, 2008 · Electrical, Fuel system · 32,444 miles · FL

When my fuel tank is empty and I refill the tank, after the pump clicks off gas pours out of the tank. This has been happening for about 7 weeks. Also sometimes when starting the vehicle it doesn't start but continues to turn itself over and over even after the key is shut off. This happens sporadically and dodge refuses to fix either one although the vehicle is still under warranty, because it cannot be duplicated at the shop.

Filed Apr 29, 2008 · Engine, Steering · 11,000 miles · LA

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 dealership where bought kept vehicle for almost 2 weeks catalytic converter was bad every since they gave me vehicle back which has been about 2 months still having problems radio turns by itself hit bump the truck turned off almost got rear ended trying to pull to shoulder, check engine light goes on and off, every time I call the dealership to get appt they say they can't give me one I just need to drop the truck off and they will get to it when they can,so what do I suppose to do until they can see what's going on I can't afford to pay for a rental they don't want to assist me with that. I'm really scared for my family safety I'm still having problems with the steering sometimes when I make a turn it doesn't turn correctly it's scary I really need some assistant.

Filed Dec 14, 2007 · Acceleration, Electrical · 15,000 miles · AL

Tl*the contact leases a 2006 dodge durango. The vehicle has been to the dealer several times for the federal safety agency campaign id number 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel); however, the failure has not been corrected. The vehicle constantly fails to start, accelerates on its own, and the cruise control does not work. The dealer continues to state that there are no failures. The manufacturer agreed with the dealer and would not provide any assistance. The current mileage was 28,000 and failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 01/17/08 *bf the vehicle repeatedly does not start and sometimes when the vehicle does start it does not go into gear and once the key is removed from the ignition the vehicle still continues to run. Updated 01/11/08

Filed Jul 11, 2007 · Electrical · 25,108 miles · NM

Vehicle stalls or does not start after use.

Filed Apr 3, 2007 · Electrical · MT

During times of low temperatures (below 40 degrees) the following occurs intermittently. The radio controls on the steering wheel do not work properly, the radio volume spontaneously goes down, the headlights and dash lights flash off and on, the windshield wipers will come on, the indicator lights for the airbag indicate the airbag is not activated. I am sure there are more glitches; however these are the ones that stand out. This morning, however, the cruise control would not stop accelerating the vehicle. The outside temperature is approximately 22 degrees. I set the cruise for 75, when I reviewed the speed, the vehicle had accelerated to 95 and the cruise would not shut off either by the cruise control controls or by braking. In fact the brakes had difficulty slowing the vehicle down to 75 and when released the vehicle would again accelerate. When placed into neutral, the vehicle continued revving and when placed in drive it again accelerated. When I was finally able to slow the vehicle by placing it in neutral and continue to push hard on the brakes, I maneuvered the vehicle to the side of the road and turned the vehicle off. It then would not re-start. The ignition wouldn't turn over for approximately 5 minutes. Once restarted the vehicle appears to be working fine. I reported this to the dealer this morning. They were already aware of the previous irregularities and advised they would be talking to the support center today. They have already replaced the clock spring in the vehicle and that did not correct the problem. They have advised that they are aware there is a problem but they do not know how to fix it.