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2006 Dodge Durango Brakes Problems

NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about brake problems in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 4% of all 852 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest brake complaint count among 20 Durango model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 60,852 miles.

Brakes complaints
34
4% of 852
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
60,852 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Dodge Durango brake complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 20, 2006, latest Nov 13, 2020.

2006 Dodge Durango brakes complaints: complaints filed per month2Feb 2006Oct 2006Dec 2007Sep 2010Aug 2013Mar 2015Dec 2015Jan 2017
34 complaints filed with NHTSA from Feb 2006 to Nov 2020; peak Apr 2006 (2).

Brakes recalls for the 2006 Dodge Durango

  1. NHTSA 05V554000Dec 8, 2005Brakes16,317 vehicles

    Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip:control unit/module

    On certain sport utility vehicles with anti-lock brake system (ABS), the ABS control module software program may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.

    Risk: This could result in a loss of vehicle control and a crash could occur without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the ABS control module. The recall is expected to begin on december 12, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Brakes complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200545 (3%)
  2. 200634 (4%)
  3. 200715 (8%)
  4. 20086 (6%)
  5. 20091 (8%)
  6. 2011104 (13%)
  7. 201284 (13%)
  8. 201390 (14%)
  9. 201436 (5%)
  10. 201510 (2%)
  11. 201610 (6%)
  12. 201711 (5%)
  13. 201830 (13%)
  14. 201927 (19%)
  15. 20203 (5%)
  16. 20218 (4%)
  17. 20223 (5%)
  18. 20231 (3%)
  19. 20242 (14%)
  20. 20251 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Durango have brake problems?
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints about the brake in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 4% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 60,852 miles.
Which Dodge Durango year has the most brake complaints?
The 2011 Dodge Durango has the most brake complaints (104), compared with 34 for the 2006.
Is there a brake recall for the 2006 Dodge Durango?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Durango concerns the brake: 05V554000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.