2007 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel System, Gasoline (35) · Air Bags (28) · Fuel/Propulsion System (25)
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146 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2016-05-24 · campaign 16V352000 · 4,648,270 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) expanded the affected population to include 73,712 2005-2009 RAM 2500 trucks produced at the St. Louis North Assembly Plant. With this change, Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2010 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2010 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2012 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2012 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2012 Chrysler 300, 2006-201
Risk: These vehicles are equipped with certain air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, and used as original equipment or replacement equipment. These inflators may rupture due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to absolute humidity and temperature cycling. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and RAM owners. Mitsubishi owners will be notified by their company. Dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S43. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V-7700.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2015-05-26 · campaign 15V313000 · 4,077,169 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 Dodge Ram 2500, 2004-2008 Dodge Ram 1500 and Durango, 2006-2009 Dodge Ram 3500, 2008-2010 Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2005-2010 Chrysler 300, 300C, 300S, and SRT8, 2006-2010 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Magnum, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time,
Risk: In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the driver's frontal air bag, the inflator could rupture with metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the recall repair is complete. Chrysler will notify the affected Chrysler and Dodge owners and Mitsubishi will notify the affected Raider owners. Dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began for Chrylser on June 8, 2015. The recall for Mitsubishi started on June 24, 2015. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Mitsubishi owners may call 1-888-648-782
Service bulletins (58)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-15 · 9100645 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
verify reman part number availability. order the "r" part number for all orders: warranty, mopar, customer pay and service contract. order "68" part number for new unsold units only.
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 103954 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Unknown Or Other 2025-04-02 · 104087 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
actuator - a/c and heater
Power Train 2024-10-30 · 101232 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
plate - planetary
Electrical System 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Electrical System:wiring 2023-09-15 · 9100226 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
connector kit before ordering this connector repair kit 68018957a$, check it in the mopar connector repair kit website to confirm part number and applicability. there is an error with the wiring diagrams in service library that is causing the incorrect repair kit part number to populate. please use
Showing the 6 most recent of 58 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-31 · Suspension“when i first purchased in november of 2022 3 days after a) i've never had air conditioning b) the heat worked when it wanted to. c) 3 days after purchased (road trip) my whole front end was on the floor. i found that the entire front end of the power train was faulty. it had broken off. costed me $900 to repair. d) the alarm and start up sensor is…”
2025-08-01 · Power Train“my alternator was overcharging my battery, replaced both. still having an overcharging "sweating battery" issue. the vehicle has suddenly died at low speed, but was able to start. the check engine light comes on and goes off, sometimes it is off for weeks, other times for a day, the code it sets is always different, even for components that have be…”
2022-02-27 · Wheels“driving on highway about 70 mph suv began hesitating became worse abs light traction control light and brake lights came on. it stopped. now vont almost every time highway driving. and also problem when refueling suv gas spurts out. and has increased gas consumption. my dealer said there was a great carfax only item on diagnostic was ' gascap' for…”
2021-08-03 · Air Bags“takata recall. the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) and 16v352000 (air bags) however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. the contact then received a second recall notice which stated that parts were now available. the dealer was contacted, and…”
2021-06-24 · Engine · 107,000 mi“the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 55 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle was able to restart. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the failure was undetermined. the contact contacted the dealer where they informed the contact to bring the vehicle in for…”
2020-10-27 · Power Train · 15 mi“vehicle stationary and in motion show 6 warning ligths and do not go away . plus also when you start slowing down ,i hear a bump noise in the gears, before stoping the car.( this is not at all times)…”
2020-10-03 · Power Train · 100,000 mi“2007 durango randomly stalls while driving down tbe highway. it has stalled as many as 3 times in 12 mile trip from home. it stalls while idling at a stop light. it will stall when slowing down and the transmission will shift hard at times. you never know when it will stall. i'm scared to drive it. it stalled on the interstate when i was driving …”
2020-07-13 · Electronic Stability Control (Esc) · 95,000 mi“abs, check engine light, slippery when wet and gas cap warnings all on... spent 3 weeks in shop and was told dodge doesn't make the part to fix.…”
2020-03-01 · Power Train · 151,000 mi“my 2007 dodge durango limited has been having an issue where the 4x4 keeps turning itself on without me actually engaging it. ive been having a very huge with solving the issue but i was able to read a forum which stated that i should fill out this form. this issue happens when the vehicle is parked, in motion, or when i hit the unlock button on th…”
2019-09-29 · Power Train · 157,890 mi“vehicle is switching into 4wd low while in motion. i have also heard the actuator activating while the vehicle is not running and without the key in the ignition. i believe this to be an electrical issue based on research that appears to be happening in multiple vehicles for dodge. i am concerned that the system could change into 4wd or 4wd lock at…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.