Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
06V067000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 09/27/2005 to 11/24/2005V (Vehicle)26880006/19/2006MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC03/08/200603/08/2006
Defect SummaryOn certain vans and sport utility vehicles, the front windshield wiper motor armature shaft may break.
Consequence SummaryDuring 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.
Corrective SummaryDealers 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.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. f10.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
06V039000DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATIONfrom 07/01/2005 to 01/27/2006V (Vehicle)7970103/06/2006MFRCHRYSLER GROUP LLC02/09/200602/09/2006
Defect SummaryOn 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.
Consequence SummaryThis can impair the driver's vision and result in a crash.
Corrective SummaryDealers will re-flash the instrument cluster. the recall began on march 6, 2006. owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
NotesDaimlerchrysler recall no. f08.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
230470610/21/200610021248Cracked windshield due to being hit by a foreign object like a stone. *kb03/26/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
09/24/201185500
 Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the windshield wipers were activated and failed to deactivate until the engine was turned off. a few moments later the left turn signal was engaged; however the right turn signal responded. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v039000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,500.
09/24/201185500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph, the windshield wipers were activated and failed to deactivate until the engine was turned off. a few moments later the left turn signal was engaged; however the right turn signal responded. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v039000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,500. sm.
09/24/201185500
 Tl-the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. while driving approximately 50 mph, the windshield wipers were activated and failed to deactivate until the engine was turned off. a few moments later the left turn signal was engaged; however the right turn signal responded. there was a recall associated with nhtsa campaign id number 06v039000 (visibility: windshield wiper/washer: switch/wiring). the vin was not included in the recall. the vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 85,500. js
03/15/201146000
 The interior and exterior lights will flash on and off when driving leaving us temporally blind in the dark, and also the wipers work erratically, they will either come by them selves for a few seconds and then turn off, or during rain storms they will work erratically. they will wipe fast for a few seconds, and then slow down to a 2 or 3 second delay between wipes under heavy rain when the switch is set to hi, then they will go fast again for a few seconds, and then slow again. it is a safety concern for my wife driving my two small children in the rain. also the radio audio turns its self down while driving when nobody touches the controls, and the steering wheel controls do not control the audio. i think it is all a connected issue with a defective clock spring which again i have seen many complaints about dodge clock springs being faulty on www.dodgeforum.com
01/01/2009465001
 Electrical problems, during cold weather 40 degrees and lower the wiper blades & lights, interior & exterior activate on their own. *tr
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
01/30/200719000511/16/2006
 I have a 2006 dodge durango limited edition suv with blend air heaer system. i purchased this vehicle in november of 2006. this vehicle has been in shop approx five times for defroster not working and still is not fixed. this is a very dangerous condition in winter time as windshield fogs and you have to scrape inside of w/s to see. this has been at dealership numerous times and still is not repaired. defroster will work once in a while but most times not. i don't know if dealer knows how to fix this problem. they seem to be at a loss as far as what the problem is?? are there other durangos with this same complaint that has or has not been resolved?? this obviously has been an ongoing problem with this particular vehicle. i would like to have this repaired before winter approaches in sept/oct of this year. *tr
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - BLOWER
11/01/2007411/01/2006
 2006 dodge durango with numerous problems one is the air bag light. consumer states some of the other problems are rear air vents only work part time and shakes when sitting at a stop sign. *kb the seat controls had to be reset on a continual basis. *jb
VISIBILITY - REAR WINDOW WIPER/WASHER
12/04/2009500001
 Using the windshield wiper on a 2006 dodge durango when the driver side wiper stopped functioning, while driving. the dealer says the whole linkage is broken and would cost $400 to fix. the dealer said that there is no recall on this model and i would have to pay to correct the problem. *tr
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
03/01/20085
 2006 dodge durango with brake failure. consumer states that the brake failure has caused her to be in 3 accidents. she states that everytime the vehicle has been taken to the dealer it comes back with the brakes feeling worse. *kb the rear brake pads were replaced. water was leaking from the windshield. the dealer replaced the glass. *jb
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - MOTOR
02/17/2007402/17/2007
 There are several recalls on 2006 dodge durango but my vin # does not show up for any recalls. but i am having the recall problems that are listed below * recall id# 07v092000 - electrical system: instrument panel *recall id# 06v039000 - visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring *recall id# 06v067000 - visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor recall id# 06v044000 - air bags recall id# 06v240000 - suspension:rear recall id# 05v554000 - service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module the ones with the * are the major problems that i am having, i drive me truck every night to work and am afraid i will have an accident. i would also like for the other recalls to be checked as well. i have taken truck back to dealer two times and have gotten no results, but i'm still having encountering the problems. on 12/3/07 i called 1-800 # and was told they would get back to me. haven't heard from them. *tr
09/19/200714649204/23/2007
 Just left my home not driving more than 30 mph when the engine light came on and i lost complete power. was towed to the dealer where i purchased it and they did a pcm reflash with an instrument panel software update they also replaced the cluster. now 2 and half months later, i haved moved out of state and once again just leaving my house not going above 30 mph and the same thing happens again. engine light comes on and i lose power, i was barely able to turn the wheel enough to get the vehicle on the side of the road. i was able to start the car again within a couple minutes and safely return home (it was dark), however the engine light was still on and it felt as though it would loose power again, like i was driving with the parking brake on. also on my drive here from california (to indiana) i lost my cruise control. this second incident happend tonight and will have to be towed to dodge dealer tomorrow. *jb
04/18/20061002504/15/2006
 Intermittent and spontaneous activation of the windshield wipers and washers during operation of the steering wheel under normal driving conditions. steering wheel sound system controls work erratically or in reverse of normal function. ignition remains engaged until switch is recycled. seems to be low temperature related( happens more often in the cooler am). vehicle has been to the dealer multiple times for repair attempts. clock spring,multifunction switch,individual audio controls, and the front control module have been replaced under warranty by the dealer with out correcting the problem. dealer states that chrysler will not authorize additional diagnosis. i am concerned that this is an electrical short in the steering column that may result in air bag deployment, or a vehicle fire, and injuries to my family. chrysler reps will not address the problem when i have repeatedly attempted to contact them via their hotline at 1-800-992-1997. *nm
03/28/20069900103/27/2006
 Complete failure of windshield wiper system in a national rent a car 2006 dodge durango during a torrential rainstorm while traveling 60 mph in the hov lane of i-5 in heavy traffic from los angeles to san diego. we suddenly could not see anything in front of us, and had to cross 5 lanes of traffic coming from behind and beside us to get to the side of the road (there was no curb on the inner hov lane). we narrowly avoided get hit in doing so, and feel fortunate that no one was injured in the process. it was what you would call the perfect storm for this kind of failure to have occurred, but i did feel it is important to make sure someone knew about this to make sure this car and its wiper system is checked so that some other family doesn't experience the same thing with more devastating consequences than an inconvenient delay of 3 hours. thank you. *jb
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER - SWITCH/WIRING
11/01/200839900106/01/2006
 Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge durango. the contact stated that the windshield wipers were not functioning due to a defective switch. through online research, he discovered a recall for this particular defect in which his vehicle was not included. the contact feels that this is a safety hazard because he frequently has to use the windshield wipers in the state of washington. the nhtsa campaign id number was unavailable. the current mileage was 47,000 and failure mileage was 39,900. updated 3/19/09 *cn updated 03/23/09. *jb
02/17/2007402/17/2007
 There are several recalls on 2006 dodge durango but my vin # does not show up for any recalls. but i am having the recall problems that are listed below * recall id# 07v092000 - electrical system: instrument panel *recall id# 06v039000 - visibility:windshield wiper/washer:switch/wiring *recall id# 06v067000 - visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor recall id# 06v044000 - air bags recall id# 06v240000 - suspension:rear recall id# 05v554000 - service brakes, hydraulic:antilock:control unit/module the ones with the * are the major problems that i am having, i drive me truck every night to work and am afraid i will have an accident. i would also like for the other recalls to be checked as well. i have taken truck back to dealer two times and have gotten no results, but i'm still having encountering the problems. on 12/3/07 i called 1-800 # and was told they would get back to me. haven't heard from them. *tr