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2006 Dodge Durango Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about visibility and wiper problems in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 2% of all 852 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest visibility and wiper complaint count among 20 Durango model years. These complaints report 3 crashes and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 48,250 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
21
2% of 852
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
48,250 mi
Related recalls
2

When 2006 Dodge Durango visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 1, 2006, latest May 24, 2021.

2006 Dodge Durango visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2006Dec 2007Jan 2009Apr 2011Mar 2013Aug 2014Apr 2019
21 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2006 to May 2021; peak Aug 2014 (2).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2006 Dodge Durango

  1. NHTSA 06V067000Mar 8, 2006Visibility & Wipers268,800 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

    On certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.

    Risk: During certain operating conditions, loss of front windshield wiping capability could occur, and the driver's vision could be obscured which could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield wiper motor free of charge. The recall began on june 19, 2006, to dodge durango owners. Minivan owners will be notified during july 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

  2. NHTSA 06V039000Feb 9, 2006Visibility & Wipers79,701 vehicles

    Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring

    On certain pickup trucks and sport utility vehicles, a static electricity spark between the operator and the vehicle can cause the turn signal, headlamps or windshield wipers to malfunction without warning.

    Risk: This can impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. The recall began on march 6, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by Durango model year

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

  1. 200524 (2%)
  2. 200621 (2%)
  3. 20074 (2%)
  4. 20082 (2%)
  5. 20090 (0%)
  6. 20119 (1%)
  7. 20128 (1%)
  8. 201310 (2%)
  9. 201410 (1%)
  10. 20156 (1%)
  11. 20160 (0%)
  12. 20173 (1%)
  13. 20185 (2%)
  14. 20191 (1%)
  15. 20200 (0%)
  16. 20215 (2%)
  17. 20220 (0%)
  18. 20231 (3%)
  19. 20241 (7%)
  20. 20251 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Dodge Durango have visibility and wiper problems?
NHTSA has 21 owner complaints about the visibility and wiper in the 2006 Dodge Durango, 2% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 48,250 miles.
Which Dodge Durango year has the most visibility and wiper complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Durango has the most visibility and wiper complaints (24), compared with 21 for the 2006.
Is there a visibility and wiper recall for the 2006 Dodge Durango?
Yes — 2 NHTSA recall campaigns for the 2006 Dodge Durango concern the visibility and wiper: 06V067000 and 06V039000.

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.