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2006 Dodge Durango Steering Problems

NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about steering problems in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 3% of all 852 complaints for this model year. That is #5 highest steering complaint count among 20 Durango model years. These complaints report 1 crash, 1 fire, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 69,500 miles.

Steering complaints
23
3% of 852
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
69,500 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2006 Dodge Durango steering complaints were filed

First complaint Jun 30, 2006, latest Oct 22, 2021.

2006 Dodge Durango steering complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2006Jun 2007Jun 2009Aug 2012Apr 2013Jun 2015Jul 2019Oct 2021
23 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2006 to Oct 2021; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Steering recalls for the 2006 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Steering complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 200570 (4%)
  2. 200623 (3%)
  3. 200710 (5%)
  4. 20088 (8%)
  5. 20091 (8%)
  6. 201127 (3%)
  7. 201242 (7%)
  8. 201324 (4%)
  9. 201412 (2%)
  10. 20153 (1%)
  11. 20163 (2%)
  12. 201711 (5%)
  13. 20183 (1%)
  14. 20196 (4%)
  15. 20203 (5%)
  16. 20214 (2%)
  17. 20221 (2%)
  18. 20230 (0%)
  19. 20241 (7%)
  20. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Durango have steering problems?
NHTSA has 23 owner complaints about the steering in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 3% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 69,500 miles.
Which Dodge Durango year has the most steering complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Durango has the most steering complaints (70), compared with 23 for the 2006.
Is there a steering recall for the 2006 Dodge Durango?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Durango is classified under steering. 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.