2008 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (20) · Air Bags (20) · Fuel System, Gasoline (17)
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69 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 (56)
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 56 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-01-29 · Seat Belts“the seatbelt was pulled to fasten and it just kept coming out and finally locked and will not recoil so passenger seat belt is inoperable…”
2022-02-06 · Electrical System“alternator having to replace. there is a ticking sound that has been going on and the alternator goes out. i have replaced this part twice and each time before it goes out it starts to tick. also have a brand new battery installed and it is dead again! each time the alternator goes out it kills my battery. 2008 dodge durango.…”
2021-09-30 · Structure:body“was sold car today that mileage was non actual and wasn’t told and this is illegal [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).…”
2021-06-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“my car started smoking from under the hood and coming through the vents . it over heated . so then i opened up the hood and smoke with you coming out a bit crazy then something food from the engine like to hit me in the face but i do. it broke my dipstick oil stick the piece off. now my car is running hot smoking and making a loud crazy noise sound…”
2020-09-13 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 195,000 mi“the fuel line from the fuel pump came off while driving down the road it has never been touched it is all factory original and i found two other hoses off to both had no clamps on it from the factory this is a major fire hazard and i want to be repaid for my repairs you should've already recalled this it's on the internet and it has been proven it'…”
2019-07-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 174,475 mi“every time the fuel tank is filled to 3/4 or more there is always a back splash of about 2-3 cups of fuel. if engine has been running long could run down side of vehicle and ignite on hot exhaust pipes.…”
2019-01-31 · Service Brakes · 160,000 mi“while driving all electrical and engine, steering shut down with no notice....no lights or steering while in the dark will get me killed…”
2018-04-11 · Visibility:sun/Moon Roof Assembly · 174,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 dodge durango. upon opening the driver's door, the contact noticed that the interior of the vehicle was drenched after it rained overnight. the contact stated that the failure was due to the sun roof assembly because the assembly failed at least ten times before within the past ten months. the contact stated that the fai…”
2017-11-30 · Unknown Or Other · 168,598 mi“on november 24, 2017 car purchased from pinellas auto brokers, inc. located at 4600 66th street north, st. petersburg, florida. the next morning, november 25, 2017,car was taken for oil change and inspection. was told the vehicle would need frame restoration and then apply for a salvage title after inspection, none of which was disclosed at time …”
2017-11-15 · Power Train · 130,000 mi“the transmission puts itself into 4wd sometimes with an instrument panel light, sometimes without. it does this both when stopped and at highway speeds. i've seen hundreds of the same complaint when i searched this online. it's a 2008 model but it's a relatively new car for me so, that is why i'm just mentioning it now. in the few months i've o…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.