Crash Test Rating
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MPG (up to)
14 City / 18 -19 HWY
Horsepower
230 -335
Seats
5 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Shelly B
It is fully loaded with 76, 00 miles. It is family friendly and a good investment.
We have a Dodge Durango 2006. It is a v8 with excellent performance. We purchased it used for under 5, 000. It is fully loaded with DVD player. It has 3 row seating with fits our family perfect. It is a pretty blue color and very attractive SUV. It has 76, 00 miles when purchased.
accountCircle Elizabeth C
Over 100,000 Mike's and still no serious problem
My Durango has a little bit over 100,000 miles on it, and it still runs like a champ. I haven't had to do much besides of course a few tune ups and oil changes. I travel back in forth from Sacramento to San Francisco a few times a week for work, and I have never had any serious problems with it. Wonderful family car for trips to a vacation or in our case, very spacious for our grocery shopping. Amazing car overall.
accountCircle Nicole F
The awesome motor under the hood.
Love that it has a Hemi motor and has lots of get-up-and-go power under the hood. Enjoy the heated seats but think you could install a heated steering wheel. Like that the four back seats fold down completely for lots of cargo space. Would be cool if rear hatch window would roll down. Passengers enjoy the DVD player but could use some upgrades such as a back seat charging stations, heated seats, ashtrays & bigger cup holders.
accountCircle kenzy k
The Dodge Durango is reliable in any situation you can throw at it! You can peace of mind knowing it will never let you down!
I love my Dodge Durango! It's always been reliable and never left me in a lurch. I would definitely buy another durango again if this one ever dies but it's still running strong!
accountCircle Tana H
It is the perfect size for my needs.
I love the size and storage capacity. It holds my big family and is easy to park. I wish I could replace it with the same only newer.
accountCircle Sherry B
Dodge Durango is a wonderful family car.
My Dodge Durango has been the most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. It is comfortable and has room for my entire family. I love the third row seat that can be folded down for more storage room. I have had very little repair work and the maintenance is pain free.
accountCircle Elizabeth E
It's a workhorse but rides and drives like a stallion.
I Love my SUV. It tows our boat and camper with ease. It's comfortable to travel in and drives well.
accountCircle Georgette G
My awesome, dependable, reliable Durango
It's hard on tires and struts. I love the 4 wheel drive I never get stuck anywhere. It's really good on gas. I think it is a very dependable vehicles built to last. The third row seating is awesome as I haul around my 4 grandchildren and there's room for all

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Esther F
The only thing. They need to make it for country driving and safer.
There is blind spots it might be ok for taller people but short people I do not recommend this vehicle I live on a gravel road and the washboards that we call them is dangerous because you hit them the back end of the vehicle wants to sway to the ditch winter time is really bad the transmission we are having trouble with the comfort is not that great there is a lot of room that is the only good part I hope this is ok I just hate this vehicle and it also needs running boards.
accountCircle Andre C
The design is nice if I had a smaller family and more money to repair.
It is not large enough. It has many problems. It started to rust very easily. I am a father of five and it will not comfortable fit all of my family inside. There are far too many repairs to do on a regular basis. I wish I would of never bought a Dodge.
accountCircle Jason P
The vehicle is undependable and will be a constant burden on your finances.
It is not dependable. I have had to have repairs done about 4 times a year. I don't feel safe driving it.
accountCircle Pamela R
The back windshield wiper and the big windshield.
My Dodge Durango is for me it runs great I love it if I have to trade for like to get something like it. It is reliable I have had some recalls on it the airbag and something to do with the steering it is gray I like the color I like the back windshield has the windshield wiper the front windshield is nice and pig I can see the whole front of the car.
accountCircle Chris
Rust bucket
No I would not . I never had a vehicle rust so bad .
accountCircle Lisa B
Nothing really to know. It's a car. Nothing important or special.
Very reliable at over 300, 000 miles but very poor gas mileage. Also uses a ton of oil but no leak-it just drinks up oil.
accountCircle Cassidy A
Great reliable ride in town and fun to take in the mountains.
It's not a bad vehicle to get from point A to point B. It is great for camping, however be prepared because it does use ballot of gas. Other than that it's a pretty good ride for around town and to go up the mountain.
accountCircle Jennifer S
My dodge Durango is a gas hog.
It goes through a lot of gas, needs a tune up, and the ac and heater don't work great. It has plenty of room for my big family to be comfortable. My kids love how easy the seats go down. Besides being a gas hog it's really nice vehicle but driving from Tulsa to Afton every other week takes $40 in gas each trip when my Honda civic would only take $20 in gas.

Dodge Durango Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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SXT
230 HP 16-16 MPG 5 Seats
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SLT
230-335 HP 16-16 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Limited
230-335 HP 16-16 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2006 Dodge Durango Owner Reviews

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5 stars 41%
4 stars 41%
3 stars 14%
2 stars 3%
1 star 1%
accountCircle Elizabeth C on March 20, 2021
Over 100,000 Mike's and still no serious problem
My Durango has a little bit over 100,000 miles on it, and it still runs like a champ. I haven't had to do much besides of course a few tune ups and oil changes. I travel back in forth from Sacramento to San Francisco a few times a week for work, and I have never had any serious problems with it. Wonderful family car for trips to a vacation or in our case, very spacious for our grocery shopping. Amazing car overall.
accountCircle Rachel W on March 15, 2021
Dodge Durango is great for whole family.
My Dodge Durango is a very reliable vehicle. Gas mileage could be better. It has enough room for the whole family and it great for all types of weather. Maintaining the vehicle is fairly simple. Tires may be a little pricey due to the size of the tires and SUV.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Laura M.

Very spacious seats And trunk space. DRIVES very smoothly and I have not had too many issues with it only the. Normal wear and tear and maintenance. The back row folds down so you have even more space if needed. Compared to other cars I've owned I think the heating system on this is amazing literally gets so hot still I never have to turn it on high.

likeFilled Jason S.

Durable with proper maintenance. Can also pull a small trailer. The steering is good. With some love the SUV itself is a great looking SUV. Plenty of room for 5 adults and 2 kids. The fabric holds up pretty good as long as you clean it.

likeFilled Kayla Z.

Third row seat, drives great, lots of room under the hood, great on gas, tons of trunk space if third row is folded down, 4 wheel drive, very comfortable, sits up high if the family likes to go to the mountains don't have to worry about big rocks or potholes as bad.

likeFilled Misty B.

It is big with a powerful engine. It has a v8 and a third row for roominess. It is red which. Is super cool. It has wood paneling which is really hard to find. It is a high mileage vehicle that has stood the test of time.

likeFilled Genevieve C.

My car is big enough to hold all of my children and easy to keep clean. It is very easy to take care of and I have had to perform very little maintenance on it besides normal wear and tear. The interior is roomy and it is a very quiet ride.

likeFilled Skye B.

It has plenty of space for big families, with three rows and eight seats in total. It also has decent trunk space. It is a reliable vehicle. Also, it is not that expensive since it is from 2006. And if you prefer simpler vehicles without a lot of technological features, this is a very simple vehicle.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Laura M.

The gas mileage in town and on the highway I don't believe match what they say it should be it's worse than what they say you should get. The only issues I've had with the car is to do with the brake system for some reason everything went bad with the whole brake system and I had to spend around 800 getting it fixed but that was only one time and every since then I've not had any issues with it.

dislikeFilled Jason S.

Lot's of maintenance as it gets older. And you really need to pay attention to the way the car sounds both driving and idling. Can get a little expensive to fix if not maintained. The wiring system is not the best.

dislikeFilled Kayla Z.

I don't really have any cons except when you have the third row seat up it leaves the trunk space very small for groceries or anything else you would want to put back there. And the third row seat is just a little narrow and not as wide as a regular seat.

dislikeFilled Misty B.

It is almost too hard to drive due to its huge size. The throttle sensor has gone out twice but I think that is more of the sensor companies issue. I would like the gas to be a little cheaper in my Durango.

dislikeFilled Genevieve C.

The biggest con of my vehicle is the trunk space. It is very hard to make room for all the things in my life. Also the trunk has had trouble sealing. It leaks for no reason sometimes whenever it rains and we cannot find a cause. There was also problems with the airbag recall, but that was easily taken care of.

dislikeFilled Skye B.

Since the Durango is so big, it is definitely a gas guzzler. It can also be difficult to park and maneuver because of its size. If you are into more fancy, technologically advanced vehicles, this would be pretty lackluster.

Ranks #6 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2006 Dodge Durango has an average owner rating of 4.17 out of 5 which ranks it #6 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2006 Dodge Durango has a combined MPG of 18 which ranks it #2 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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20 MPG
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18 MPG
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18 MPG

Is The 2006 Dodge Durango A Good Car?

Yes, it is very reliable. I have never had to have any major repairs, just regular maintenance. I drive 3 hours a day for work, and have always arrived to my destination.
Lesa M.
Yes very good. I would buy another dodge. Very reliable. Everything on it works well. The plastic through breaks easily all around the chairs.
Diane F.
Yes it is a good vehicle because it is reliable, handles snow well, does not break down often and handles all terrain well.
Kate C.
It has a great v8 engine and is really dependable! It has 121000 miles and is running great! It is a little large and sometimes hard to park.
Mistu B.
Yes this vehicle has been great to me and my family it’s a little old and rust but works great only bad this is gas mileage
Vinny R.

How Reliable Is The 2006 Dodge Durango?

It is very reliable. I have only done regular maintenance. Never have had anything major go wrong with my vehicle.
Lesa M.
It has problems now but she's 14 years old. But if u keep up with maintenance. The vehicle will treat you well.
Diane F.
It is really reliable I hardly ever have any sorts of problems, but the one problem is that the windshield wipers that I have for this model do not seem to be any good.
Kate C.
Have no real problems. It is a large sub with a huge gas tank and costs quite a lot to fill up. It is hard to park in tight spaces.
Mistu B.
My vehicle is well kept up to date. It has had problems but I have fixed them it runs like new after a few adjustments
Jennifer R.

Is The 2006 Dodge Durango A Good Value?

I am not sure on the current cost of the 06 Durango. But I paid 10,000 9 years ago, and have definitely got my money's worth.
Lesa M.
I paid 20,000. I think for how good she's been it was worth it. I wouldn't want to pay more anyway. Vehicles are overpriced anyway.
Diane F.
It does cost a lot to maintain when it comes to tires and gas and pretty much any repairs it is super expensive.
Kate C.
9000 used. I bought it used 6 years ago but it has been my best car ever because of how dependable it is!
Mistu B.
$2500 it’s still a good running car everything still works and runs smoothly the only bad thing is gas mileage
Laura S.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2006 Dodge Durango fuel pump reset switch located?

Answer: The 2006 Dodge Durango fuel pump switch relay can be found inside the main fuse box of the engine bay. To locate the switch relay, first open the hood of Your vehicle. Next look along the front of the engine...

What's the 2006 Dodge Durango power window relay location?

Answer: The 2006 Dodge Durango power window power source is located in the interior fuse box which can be found behind a cover in the left kick panel. The cavity notation is CB1as it is a 25 amp circuit breaker opposed...

What's the 2006 Dodge Durango mass air flow sensor location?

Answer: The 2006 Dodge Durango mass air flow sensor location is found by watching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elKHzVtF6nw You will come into many issues with an engine. A spark plug may pop off, causing engine...

What's the 2006 Dodge Durango life expectancy?

Answer: The 2006 Dodge Durango has a current life expectancy of around 150,000 to 175,000 miles. Of course, this is greatly depending on quality of parts, in addition to keeping Your vehicle maintained properly, and...

What's the 2006 Dodge Durango fuel pump location?

Answer: The fuel pump on Your 2006 Dodge Durango happens to be located right on the fuel tank. If You don't know where the fuel tank is, go ahead and look under the driver's side passenger door. You should be able to...

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Safety & Reliability

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