2006 Dodge Durango - Consumer Discussions

Dodge Durango 5.7 Hemi Engine Failure

• Durango 2004 Hemi failure

  Written by: wuzziern on Jan 18, 2013 6:21:46 PM

  Do a search on NHTSA for Service Bulletin results re: Durango Here is the 5th one down: Make : DODGE Model : DURANGO Year : 2004 Manufacturer : Chrysler Group LLC Service Bulletin Number : 1802406 Date of Bulletin : JUL 21, 2006 NHTSA Item Number : 10020194 Component : ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Here is the summary! Make / Models: Model/Build Years: DODGE / DURANGO 2004-2006 Service Bulletin Number: 1802406 ... Read More

• 2006 5.7 HEMI DODGE DURANGO

  Written by: jddallas on Dec 29, 2012 9:59:47 AM

  ..need a truck for my biz cuz my 1998 Chevy C/K 1500 has 250,000+ miles on it..and truthfully, I'm AMAZED it lasted this long (only reason I've kept it this long is cuz it has a $3000 rail liftgate on back..and come to think of it I think I'll go BACK to Chevy ASAP) ..so I'm looking for good solid used SUV..and came across what seemed to be a real sweet ... Read More

Dodge Durango Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

• 06 DODGE DURANGO A/C AC CONDENSER FAN MOTOR

  Written by: robant on Dec 29, 2011 5:55:52 PM

  My 2006 Dodge Durango ADVENTURER 5.7L A/C Condenser Fan Motor keeps running or remaining on more than 30 minutes after I shut the vehicle off. I keeps running the battery dead. I don't know if I should replace the fan motor, or if a sensor is going bad. Help please!

Dodge Durango Starting and Stalling Problems

• Re: DODGE DURANGO 2002 (BET U HAVE NO CLUE!!) [wrecked325]

  Written by: burdawg on Dec 16, 2011 11:41:53 AM

  First off, was it a 4wd or 2wd? What was the mileage? Actually, many of us do have a clue about this. The problem on some first generation Durangos was due to upper ball joints that allowed moisture to enter the joint, displace the grease, and eventually wear out the dry joint (somewhat quickly). The recall was issued around 2005 or 2006 for 2000 - 2003 models, but only 4wd. The ... Read More

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• 2006 Dodge Durango Catalytic Converter Issue

  Written by: raull on Oct 6, 2011 2:03:50 PM

  I have recently noticed a metalic pinging coming from the undercarriage of my 2006 Durango. The pinging is sporatic (every 5-8 seconds), can be heard when driving the backroads (< 35 mph) and continues after the engine is shut off for a short period. My local mechanic checked it out and identified the ping is coming from the catalytic converter but did not recommend replacing it. He could not determine the ... Read More

Dodge Durango 5.7 Hemi Engine Failure

• Re: 2006 jeep commander 5.7 hemi 77k [burdawg]

  Written by: shopaula on Jun 30, 2011 11:15:25 AM

  Good Luck with Dodge... we have a family friend that also had a Durango, same year as ours and it happened 2 years ago... he's still fighting with them. He's a lawyer, so no legal fees, but a lot of time involved and still not getting anywhere. I sent a email to Dodge over a month ago and no response still... I'm going to start emailing them every day until I ... Read More

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2006 durango engine stall [911dave]

  Written by: tp11 on May 17, 2011 11:59:15 AM

  I have a 2004 dodge durango that makes that EXACT noise. WOndering if you ever figured out why it does that. I am also having problems with it idleing rough whenever I go through the car wash or it rains. ANybody know why??

Dodge Durango Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

• Re: 2006 Dodge Durango A/C Problem [bairdo1234]

  Written by: wertik on May 10, 2011 12:16:41 PM

  So what happened? I am having the same issue with my 2003 Durango. Either cold in back or front, but not both. Did the dealers solution solve the problem?

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2006 durango engine stall [lisam1]

  Written by: 911dave on Dec 29, 2010 10:11:13 AM

  I also have a 2004 Dodge Durango that makes a Humming sound after turning the ignition off. The sound seems to come from the exhaust system just in front of the transmission and lasts from 8 to12 seconds. 5.7Lhemi w/164,000 miles. Any ideas ?? Exaust gasket, cat converter, erg system?? Exhaust flow seems strong, no engine lights, runs cool, good fuel mileage, norm eng temp.

Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

• pcm problem

  Written by: dodgefan25 on Oct 2, 2010 2:14:36 PM

  Hello fellow dodge drivers, I would like to first say i've been a chysler owner for 5 years now, and ive always liked there products, I recently bought a 2006 dodge durango with the 5.7 hemi. First month i owned this truck I loved it, then the 2nd month it started to skip ocasionally. Took it to the dealer they said it was a bad coil pack, they replaced it and ... Read More

Dodge Durango Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

• Re: 2006 Dodge Durango A/C Problem [smpg2613]

  Written by: ronkey on Jul 22, 2010 5:51:33 PM

  Replace the expansion valve in the front,this is where you get the cold air,this turns the liquid into gas,also,replace the dryer too,this will keep the moister out of the system.

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2006 Dodge Durango [jmr1125]

  Written by: dee81877 on Jun 23, 2010 12:05:01 PM

  We are having the same problem but the emission light goes on and off. When the emission light goes off, the vehicle drives normal. I have no clue what it could be! Does anyone have any answers?

• Re: 2006 Dodge Durango [jmr1125]

  Written by: mucuna on Jun 6, 2010 9:53:20 PM

  assuming its an automatic, I suspect the torque converter or the tranny soft pack (belts etc.). Good you have the warranty. This could be 1000's to repair.

• 2006 Dodge Durango

  Written by: jmr1125 on Jun 3, 2010 3:58:08 PM

  I was driving last night and it felt like the entire front end fell into a pot hole. I even looked behind me to see what happened. Then I realized that it was not the street, it was the engine then the emission light came on. The Durango did not make any bad noise, did not blow smoke, nothing leaked out of the bottom and the MANUAL said it was ok ... Read More

• 2001 Durango P0432 Code

  Written by: emim on Nov 15, 2009 8:59:48 AM

  Hi all.. I have a Dodge Durango 2006... I got the code P0432... Is this the 02 sensor? Where is the sensor located? Any detailed help would e greatly appreciated.. Thanks

Dodge Durango Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

• Re: 2006 Dodge Durango A/C Problem [smpg2613]

  Written by: bairdo1234 on Jul 13, 2009 12:43:25 PM

  I have a 2003 Durango, our air worked fine last year. Just like two others I've read here, we also lost cold air up-front, but cold in back. Everything works fine other than no a/c up-front. We went to the dealership today for dioagnostics. We found that the front expansion valve is restricted, this cost us $75.00 to find out. The repair bill will be around $308.00 minus the $75.00 for ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Dodge Durango A/C Problem [marksk]

  Written by: poochymomof5 on Jul 6, 2009 5:17:38 PM

  Well we know we don't have a leak in the compressor because the compressor is cooling the rear cabin perfectly fine. The freon is not low, we have had it charged and it wouldn't even take a charge from the can and the gauges all show full.Unfortunately it is just the front cabin that is not cooling.Still trying to find the problem.Thanks!

• Re: 2006 Dodge Durango A/C Problem [poochymomof5]

  Written by: marksk on Jul 6, 2009 3:08:10 PM

  we have a 2005 durango. at 59,000 miles, our compressor went out. fortunately we had a service contract to cover the $700+ repair. a few weeks ago, we took it in again (now 75k miles) and were told the evaporator was leaking. the dealer said it would be about $1200 to repair. at the advice of a friend, i took it to an independent mechanic who did work for him to ... Read More

• Re: 2006 Dodge Durango A/C Problem [smpg2613]

  Written by: poochymomof5 on Jul 2, 2009 6:11:06 PM

  I am also a 2006 Dodge Durango owner with this new problem that just began two weeks ago. My air conditioner worked great in the morning on my way to work. I came out at the end of the day and turned it on and it blew hot/warm air from the front cabin vents and the rear control is blowing very very cold air. My husband checked the freon and did ... Read More

• 2006 Dodge Durango A/C Problem

  Written by: smpg2613 on Jun 26, 2009 2:12:40 PM

  OK, I have a problem that recently just started with our 2006 Dodge Durango. The A/C in all the vents up front do not blow cold air even though the A/C is turned on, however, the vents for thw back seats all blow ice cold air. Any ideas?

• Re: 2001 Dodge Durango A.C. problem [anglergirl]

  Written by: caidy on Sep 9, 2008 3:03:40 PM

  I think I have the same problem. Where the ac is on and blowing cold air then next thing you know it is not cold air, its just air blowing. It comes and goes. I had my freon checked today and they said it was full, so I dunno, Mine is a 2006 durango. Has anyone found what could be causing this yet? I like to fix things myself so simple ... Read More

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 2006 durango engine stall [msjulie]

  Written by: lisam1 on Jul 12, 2008 9:28:31 AM

  I have a 2004 Dodge Durango and also am experiencing a loud hum AFTER I turn off the ignition. Did you have any luck in finding the cause of the hum in your durango?

• Re: 2006 durango engine stall [rallan]

  Written by: msjulie on Jun 18, 2008 1:17:14 AM

  I have a 05 Durango and experienced the stalling twice and kind of wrote it off because I had driven long distances, it wasn't until my husband was driving one night, it stalled, lost all power, he told me I needed to take it in. Under warranty, it was the instrument panel, hasn't stalled since! However, the list of other problems goes on. In the year 2007 I was at the ... Read More

Dodge Durango Electrical System Problems

• Re: Dodge Durango Interior Lights [nevsedey]

  Written by: ussinbc on Feb 20, 2008 1:31:58 AM

  Like U have just bought a used 2006 and now that it is dark outside have observed the identical issue, and have read the manual cover to cover. Is / was your problem resolved and if so what was the issue in the end?

• Dodge Durango Interior Lights

  Written by: nevsedey on Dec 26, 2007 5:08:19 PM

  We have a 2006 Dodge Durango. We purchased the vehicle used. The only problem with the vehicle so far is that the interior lights do not come on when the doors are opened. We can turn them on manually (by pushing on the lights or associated buttons). I have been through the instruction manual, but can't find anything indicating that there is a dome light override or other feature. The lights ... Read More

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• Re: thinking of purchasing a 2006 durango with Hemi [dhosk]

  Written by: steve_ on Apr 9, 2007 7:54:56 PM

  Check out the Used Car Appraiser tool and the Dodge Durango: Prices Paid & Buying Experience discussion too.

Dodge Durango Real World MPG

• mpg questions

  Written by: farzien on Dec 30, 2006 10:14:16 AM

  I odnt understand how people are acheving 18 mpg, i average about 14.7 or 14. mpg, i know that the hemi engine is more capabile of acheving better mpg, but i dont know how to.. Can anyone give me some tips? I have a 250 mile trip ahead of me in two weeks, and i would like to know how to get better mpg. Thnanks for your help...btw i have a ... Read More

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• Re: Durango Problems [dagwood396]

  Written by: candirenee74 on Nov 25, 2006 7:08:51 AM

  I haven't had the problems YOU'VE experienced, but I have had my own! Airbag lights is still a main issue. However, I believe the transmission is starting to give me problems. Been to the dealer once already (still under warranty- 23,000 miles). I have 2006 Durango. Just out of curiousity, what year is your Durango? I had someome tell me from a non-Dodge Dealer that Dodge was going to reduce there ... Read More

Dodge Durango Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Lease question on D Durango SLT 4x4 money factor residual value

  Written by: automom on Nov 13, 2006 7:22:48 AM

  I'm trying to lease a dodge durango SLT 4x4 2006 with interior convenience, 3rd row (3-pass), awd t/case, 5.7L Hemi Multi Displacemnt engine, gray running boards--sticker 33,430 sticker with above add ons 36,520 I qualify for employee pricing and want to use all rebates etc possible. I also qualify for a returning lease loyalty rate. I'm looking to lease in the MetroDetroit area, but I'm willing to drive if a better ... Read More

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• Re: 02 dodge durango doors locking and unlocking when driving [silkie]

  Written by: candirenee74 on Oct 27, 2006 11:19:49 AM

  I had a recall on my 2006 Durango for the CCN Control Module, which affected the wipers, headlights, and god knows what else. BEFORE, you could go on Dodge's website, and pull up all the recalls. Now you have to put your VIN in. And if they have "fixed" it, it will say, "No Incomplete Recalls or Customer Satisfaction Notifications Exist.". Bull. I'm STILL having issues. But tell them to check ... Read More

Dodge Durango Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Another lease question CarMan [msusimon]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 20, 2006 3:17:14 AM

  I'd be happy to help you out, msusimon. This truck's lease program actually varies by region. The Northeast or Great Lakes regions have a much more attractive lease program on it than the rest of the country does. If you are outside these areas, don't bother leasing one. If you are in one of the regions, according to my calculations, if you were to lease a 2006 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD ... Read More

Dodge Durango

• 2006 Durango SLT AWD Question

  Written by: duanessong on Aug 17, 2006 3:30:58 PM

  I was at a local Dodge dealership looking at the 2006 Durango SLT with AWD. The salesperson claimed that an AWD Durango operates via 2WD (i.e. back wheels only) during all normal operations and only goes into AWD when the vehicle senses that AWD is needed. Is this correct or does an AWD Durango use all 4 wheels to propel the vehicle at all times? Also, will the AWD cost me ... Read More

Dodge Durango Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Dodge Durango: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [KarenS]

  Written by: txgrapeluvr on Sep 6, 2006 5:54:49 PM

  Thought I'd share my purchase I made last week, before the new $5,000 rebate came out. 2006 Durango Limited 4x4 HEMI Travel Convenience Skid Plates Trailer Tow AWD Hemi Sunroof Running Boards Uconnect DVD Sticker on vehicle - $43,535 Paid - $32,000 even Park Cities Dodge - Dallas, TX PS. Really wanted an Aspen, but couldn't wait. Then heard today from a dealer they have 2 Aspens in stock. However, fully ... Read More

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• 2002 Dodge Durango Air Conditioner Problem

  Written by: anneemation on Jun 6, 2006 8:40:07 PM

  Hi, can someone help me, my 2002 Dodge Durango with 39140 miles, that I purchased used, one year ago now needs a new air conditioner. The other day I went to turn it on and it has worked this season, it made a weird noise, when it was on max air and the fan dial was on. I immediately began to play with the knobs, but nothing. No cold air, but ... Read More

• 2000 Durango

  Written by: julie11 on Jun 5, 2006 2:29:21 AM

  I have a 2000 Durango. Died on me 3 years ago on the freeway, almost got myself killed trying to safely manuever over to the side of fwy. Diagnosis: Engine seized due to losing oil pressure. Cost almost $6K as it was, of course, just out of warranty. This thing had been babied--oil changes every 3 months, the works. Then 1 year ago, it died on me AGAIN on the freeway. ... Read More

• Stalling, Ball Joints and Rust Problems with 2006 Durango

  Written by: slau on May 10, 2006 7:38:33 AM

  I am considering getting a 2006 Durango Limited 4WD with Hemi V8. It appears that Dodge is having a great deal on the Durangos right now. I got concern, however, after reading through some of the messages in this forum. There are a couple questions that I would like to seek advice from everyone on this forum: (1) Have the problems with stalling and ball joints been satisfactorily resolved so far ... Read More

Dodge Durango Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Dodge Durango: Lease Questions [crog]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 3, 2006 4:53:00 AM

  Hello crog. If you were to lease a 2006 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD through Chrysler Financial on or before April 3rd for 36 months with 12,000 miles per year, its buy rate lease money factor and residual value should be .00004 and 45%, respectively. As you can tell, this is a very low money factor. It is equivalent to an interest rate of around one tenth of one percent. When negotiating ... Read More

• Re: Dodge Durango: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: crog on Mar 20, 2006 10:15:04 AM

  I want to lease a 2006 Durango SLT for 36mo.(12,000mi per yr.), 4X4,4 door Sport. Mfr's list: $35,500, Dealer price after $3000.rebate and dealer discount: $29,747. My credit score is excellent. Clean deal with no trade in. What would the Residual rate be and the approx.interest rate? What would the right Acquisition Fee be? With a good credit score,should the security deposit be waived? What should my monthly payments be with ... Read More

Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair

• Re: KEYLESS REMOTE INSTRUCTIONS [jules469]

  Written by: ka9nyn on Jan 16, 2006 4:06:55 PM

  Here is the info for a 2001 durango. Should be the same. 2001 Dodge Truck Durango 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC Top - Vehicle Accessories and Optional Equipment . Keyless Entry . . Technical Service Bulletins . . . Keyless Entry - Programming Procedure . Notes Keyless Entry - Programming Procedure NUMBER: 08-007-02 GROUP: Electrical DATE: Mar. 25, 2002 SUBJECT: Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) Programming Procedures MODELS: 1999 - 2002 (AB) ... Read More

Dodge Durango Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: 2006 durango lease [uffllaa]

  Written by: Car_man on Dec 30, 2005 3:26:29 AM

  Hi uffllaa. This truck's exact money factor and residual value will vary depending upon how long you lease it for. 39 months is by far the most attractive lease term for this model right now, so I will assume that is the length lease that you want. If you were to lease a 2006 Dodge Durango Limited 2WD (I assume that you want the 2WD model) through Chrysler Financial right now ... Read More

• Re: lease

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 30, 2005 6:03:39 AM

  Hi ksb1. The exact cost of a 24 month lease of a Dodge Durango will depend upon the exact model that you are interested in. Not only do the prices of the Durango vary quite a bit by trim level, but its lease program varies by trim as well. The cost to lease a 2006 Dodge Durango Limited 2WD will be different than the cost to lease a 2005 Durango SLT ... Read More

Dodge Durango

• Switch hitting

  Written by: steve_ on Sep 23, 2005 9:42:27 PM

  Dodge Offers Fuel-Saving V8 on 2006 Hemi-Powered Durango (Inside Line) Steve, Host