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2006 Dodge Durango Suspension, Wheels & Tires Problems

NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about suspension problems in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 2% of all 852 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest suspension complaint count among 20 Durango model years. These complaints report 2 crashes and 2 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 81,500 miles.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints
16
2% of 852
Crashes reported
2
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
2
Median mileage
81,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2006 Dodge Durango suspension complaints were filed

First complaint Aug 3, 2006, latest Feb 8, 2021.

2006 Dodge Durango suspension, wheels & tires complaints: complaints filed per month2Aug 2006Mar 2010Mar 2013May 2014Dec 2014Jul 2015Aug 2016Feb 2021
16 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2006 to Feb 2021; peak Jul 2015 (2).

Suspension, Wheels & Tires recalls for the 2006 Dodge Durango

  1. NHTSA 06V240000Jul 7, 2006Suspension, Wheels & Tires230 vehicles

    Suspension:rear

    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.

Suspension, Wheels & Tires complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 200528 (2%)
  2. 200616 (2%)
  3. 200710 (5%)
  4. 20084 (4%)
  5. 20091 (8%)
  6. 201113 (2%)
  7. 201213 (2%)
  8. 20139 (1%)
  9. 201410 (1%)
  10. 201511 (2%)
  11. 20168 (5%)
  12. 20176 (3%)
  13. 20189 (4%)
  14. 20193 (2%)
  15. 20202 (4%)
  16. 20217 (3%)
  17. 20221 (2%)
  18. 20231 (3%)
  19. 20241 (7%)
  20. 20251 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Durango have suspension problems?
NHTSA has 16 owner complaints about the suspension in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 2 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 81,500 miles.
Which Dodge Durango year has the most suspension complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Durango has the most suspension complaints (28), compared with 16 for the 2006.
Is there a suspension recall for the 2006 Dodge Durango?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2006 Dodge Durango concerns the suspension: 06V240000.

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.