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2006 Dodge Durango Engine Problems

NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about engine problems in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 9% of all 852 complaints for this model year. That is #6 highest engine complaint count among 20 Durango model years. These complaints report 4 crashes, 2 fires, and 4 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 79,245 miles.

Engine complaints
75
9% of 852
Crashes reported
4
Fires reported
2
Injuries reported
4
Median mileage
79,245 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Dodge Durango engine complaints were filed

First complaint Sep 19, 2006, latest Feb 8, 2021.

2006 Dodge Durango engine complaints: complaints filed per quarter72006 Q32008 Q22010 Q22012 Q32013 Q42015 Q22017 Q12019 Q2
75 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2006 Q3 to 2021 Q1; peak 2014 Q3 (7).

Engine recalls for the 2006 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Engine complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 2005363 (23%)
  2. 200675 (9%)
  3. 200727 (14%)
  4. 200811 (11%)
  5. 20091 (8%)
  6. 2011197 (25%)
  7. 2012164 (26%)
  8. 2013133 (21%)
  9. 201482 (10%)
  10. 201557 (11%)
  11. 201625 (16%)
  12. 201736 (17%)
  13. 201834 (15%)
  14. 201931 (22%)
  15. 202010 (18%)
  16. 202126 (13%)
  17. 202210 (18%)
  18. 20236 (20%)
  19. 20244 (29%)
  20. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Durango have engine problems?
NHTSA has 75 owner complaints about the engine in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 9% of all complaints for this model year, including 4 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 79,245 miles.
Which Dodge Durango year has the most engine complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Durango has the most engine complaints (363), compared with 75 for the 2006.
Is there a engine recall for the 2006 Dodge Durango?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Durango is classified under engine. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

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.