The 2006 Dodge Durango has 6 recalls, the most serious being a rear suspension link that can fail without warning and cause a sudden loss of vehicle control, alongside airbag inflators that can rupture and send metal fragments into the cabin.
The suspension concern involves the left rear Watts link, a lateral brace that keeps the rear axle centered. If it fails, the rear of the vehicle can shift unpredictably during driving. On the brake side, a software issue in the anti-lock brake control module can cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain stops, also raising the risk of losing control without warning.
Both the driver and passenger frontal airbags are covered by separate recalls tied to inflator rupture, where the inflator can burst and throw metal fragments toward occupants in a crash. There is also a separate airbag concern where the wrong occupant restraint controller was installed, meaning the airbag system may not respond correctly in certain crashes, raising the risk of injury to the driver.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger frontal air bag inflator may fail or deploy unexpectedly, potentially injuring occupants.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The driver's front air bag inflator can allow moisture inside over time, which may cause it to rupture when deployed.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the driver's front air bag inflator at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The left rear suspension Watts link may have been damaged during assembly and could fail.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the left rear suspension Watts link at no cost.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The wrong occupant restraint controller was installed, which means the airbag and seatbelt system may not work correctly in a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the occupant restraint control module to restore proper airbag and seatbelt function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
Some vehicles have a mismatched driver airbag and control module combination that prevents the restraint system from working properly in a crash.
What the fix does
The dealer will replace the occupant restraint control module to restore proper airbag function.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The anti-lock brake system software may cause the rear brakes to lock up during certain braking conditions.
What the fix does
Dealers will reprogram the anti-lock brake system control module.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
