2009 Dodge Durango problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (4)
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2018-01-09 · campaign 18V021000 · 328,177 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2009-2013 Jeep Wrangler, Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger and Dodge Charger vehicles, and 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Additionally, Chrysler is recalling certain 2009-2010 RAM 4500 Cab Chassis, RAM 55
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp 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 owners, and dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U03.
Air Bags:frontal:driver Side:inflator Module 2016-12-22 · campaign 16V947000 · 12,691 vehicles ⚠ DO NOT DRIVE
Defect: Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2009 Dodge Durango and Chrysler Aspen vehicles manufactured January 17, 2007, to December 18, 2008, and 2010 RAM 3500 cab chassis manufactured September 25, 2009, to February 1, 2010. The affected vehicles are equipped with a dual-stage driver frontal air bag that may be susceptible to moisture intrusion which, over time, could cause the inflator to rupture.
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 has notified owners, and dealers will replace the driver's frontal air bag inflator, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S92. Note: This recall covers vehicles that were accidentally excluded from recall 15V-313.
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.
Power Train:driveline:differential Unit 2013-02-06 · campaign 13V038000 · 278,674 vehicles
Defect: Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from Janua
Risk: If the rear axle pinion nut loosens, the axle can lock up and cause a loss of vehicle control and/or a vehicle crash with little warning.
Fix: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall option
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
2018-03-14 · Service Brakes · 28,500 mi“brake booster when the weather is cold, there is a loud click at the brake pedal, followed by an air pump skins at the firewall when car comes to a stop. sometimes the brake use is definitely reduced.…”
2017-02-02 · Air Bags“i took my car in for a recall on my driver's side airbag. before they started to do the work they said they were not responsible for any damage to my car because it was an older model. i am very upset that i took my car in for safety reasons and they could damage my car in the process! how unfair on the part of the consumer to make them pay for pos…”
2017-01-18 · Air Bags“tl* takata recall. the contact owns a 2009 dodge durango. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign numbers: 16v352000 (air bags) and 16v947000 (air bags). however, the parts to do the repairs were unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for recall repairs. the manufacturer was not made a…”
2016-09-21 · Air Bags“takata recall, taking much too long to fix or get parts. now that takata has filed bankruptcy, i question whether i'll ever see my recall completed. i want out of this potential death trap but can't trade or sell until recall is complete, i'm loosing money every day i have to keep driving it. help, i want some kind of compensation. who do i nee…”
2016-07-22 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 65,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge durango. while the vehicle was stationary, the fuel tank would not fill up properly. the contact stated that it took 45 minutes for the fuel tank to become filled. the vehicle was diagnosed as having a screen inside the fuel tank that was filled with particles, which blocked the fuel from entering the tank. the veh…”
2015-09-22 · Suspension“the truck suspension squeaks really bad and no other vehicles i know does that…”
2015-06-03 · Power Train · 88,527 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle developed an oil leak. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who determined that the transmission oil cooler failed. the mechanic tried to order the part, but it was on back order because this had been a wide spread issue. the manufacturer stated that they would send the p…”
2014-10-12 · Steering · 40,000 mi“over the years , my vehicle ad lost temporary steering control whenever i am making a right turn onto a street and there is standing water. this has happened around five times within the last three to four years.i keep my foot in the gas an steering control would return . *tr…”
2014-09-09 · Seats · 145,000 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2009 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle caught fire while parked. the contact opened the driver side door and noticed that the driver's seat was engulfed in flames. the entire door panel was melted. the contact extinguished the fire. the manufacturer sent an independent inspector to perform a brief inspecti…”
2013-05-03 · Electrical System“the mother of my child owns a 2009 dodge durango this is a nice truck but has some isues racing idle today it stalled at 70 miles mph on the highway bad gas miliege i have done some research about it found their is an isue with either electrical or throttle body cleaning. i read complaints all over nobody or nothing takes care of it she also had an…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.