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.
2006 Dodge Durango suspension problems
10 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 100,000. 2 crashes reported.
- owner complaints
- 10
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- typical mileage
- 100,000
- crashes
- 2
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Rear2
- Front1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Durango suspension problems in other years
Related recalls
Suspension: rear
- What is wrong
- On certain sport utility vehicles, the left rear suspension watts link may have been damaged during vehicle assembly and could fail.
- Risk
- A failed watts link could adversely affect vehicle handling and cause a crash without warning.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the left rear suspension watts link free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.
Recall number 06V240000 · Recall details
What 2006 Dodge Durango owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While driving 15 MPH, the contact swerved to avoid a cat when the front passenger wheel, ball joints, and struts failed without warning. As a result, the contact struck another vehicle. The air bags did not deploy. A police report was filed. The driver sustained injuries that caused him to receive stitches on her left inside upper lip. The vehicle was towed to the contact's home. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
I have had my front end replaced 3 times and my truck is still not working right, need to have control arms replaced.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact stated that the four wheel drive and svc lights would illuminate, dim, and suddenly illuminate again when driving at various speeds. The contact heard a loud sound underneath the vehicle where the motor was located and the front passenger side wheel seized. The failure occurred mainly when the door locks were activated. In addition, the front axle detached. The contact took the vehicle to several mechanics who were unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 176,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. While driving approximately 75 MPH, the front end of the vehicle shook violently without warning. In addition, while driving, the headlights became inoperable without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 32,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. The contact stated that while towing a trailer, a loud unknown noise emitted from the rear of the vehicle. The contact lost control of the vehicle which crashed and rolled over. A police report was not filed and the contact suffered injuries to the head, hip, back and shoulder, which required medical attention. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where no diagnostic testing or repairs were. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.
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 when I placed it in the shop they said it was the transmission. So $1400 dollars later and 5 days I picked up my car and 3 miles away from shop the car did the same thing again. I took it back they did a test the codes where coming back as a weird codes. They did not have a clear answer so they did a throttle clean. Car worked fine. Next 3 months. I went out of state in june 2013 when my car stopped again my car was left in this state waiting on computer board that was out of stock until august 2013 when I picked up my car they placed the new system in it along with a wireless key. As soon as I crossed state line it stopped again. As you can see these issue are unsolvable or no want to take responsible for issue. I still have issue but I cant express it all in this some amount of time.
Interior lights never go off and has a recall. The dealership tells me it takes seven days to get the part and have it programmed. This is unacceptable since this is my only transportation. This vehicle also has three other recalls that the dealership didn't tell me about. I think they are making this difficult so that customers will not get their recalls done. There is also a recall on a suspension part that could cause an crash- wipers and lights- and filling the gas tank is a royal pain in the ........ The fuel spits back out at you before your tank is full. These are all safety hazards that dodge needs to address with no cost or inconvenience for the owner. If these recalls are not repaired there is a reasonable chance that life threatening events could occur. Not sure why the dodge company allows these dealerships to do this to their customer. I suggest that every person who has had problems complain to the company as well as this site ------- may be someone will do something.
Upper ball joint failure; noise began at 27,000 miles; over the course of several visits to dealer, parts were replaced but not ball joints. Was informed by tire dealer at 52,000 miles that the ball joints were seriously damaged. Repaired at my cost.
There are several recalls on 2006 dodge durango but my VIN # does not show up for any recalls. But I am having the recall problems that are listed below * recall id# 07v092000 - electrical system: instrument panel *recall id# 06v039000 - visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring *recall id# 06v067000 - visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor recall id# 06v044000 - air bags recall id# 06v240000 - suspension:rear recall id# 05v554000 - service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module the ones with the * are the major problems that I am having, I drive me truck every night to work and am afraid I will have an accident. I would also like for the other recalls to be checked as well. I have taken truck back to dealer two times and have gotten no results, but I'm still having encountering the problems. On 12/3/07 I called 1-800 # and was told they would get back to me. Haven't heard from them.
Questions about the 2006 Dodge Durango suspension
Does the 2006 Dodge Durango have suspension problems?
Owners have filed 10 complaints about the suspension of the 2006 Dodge Durango, 1% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2006 Dodge Durango suspension problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 100,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Dodge Durango suspension?
Yes, 1 recall: 06V240000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Dodge Durango have bad suspension?
The Dodge Durango model years with the most suspension complaints are 1999 (1,102 complaints), 1998 (540 complaints) and 2000 (507 complaints).
Other 2006 Dodge Durango problems
Fuel system 552Electrical 84Airbags 76Engine 68Transmission 55Brakes 28Steering 23Visibility 23Body 17Lights 15Acceleration 9Seat belts 7Driver assistance 6Wheels 4Seats 3Tires 3Locks 1
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