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2007 Dodge Durango Problems, complaints & recalls

Owners have filed 275 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Durango with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (113) and the airbags (40). Those complaints describe 15 crashes, 2 fires and 29 injuries. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in May 2016 for the inflator module. For comparison, the 2006 has 852 and the 2008 has 97.

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CAbout as many problems as a typical Durango year, for its age

#57 most complained-about 2007 vehicle

Complaints
275
Recalls
4
Crashes
15
Fires
2
Injuries
29
Deaths
0

Most common 2007 Dodge Durango problems

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2007 Dodge Durango recalls 4

Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do

Air bags: inflator module

16V3520004,648,270 vehicles affected

Do not drive
The problem
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, 2006-2012 Dodge Charger, 2005-2011 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands, or "Zone A." Additionally, unless included in "Zone A" above, Chrysler is also recalling 2004-2008 RAM 1500, 2005-2009 RAM 2500, 2006-2009 RAM 3500, 2007-2009 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008-2009 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2009 Jeep Wrangler, 2008-2009 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2009 Chrysler 300, 2006-2009 Dodge Charger, 2005-2009 Dodge Dakota and 2006-2009 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in AZ, AR, DE, Washington D.C., IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MO, NE, NV, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, VA, and WV, or "Zone B." Lastly, unless included in "Zone A" or "Zone B" above, Chrysler is recalling certain 2005-2008 RAM 2500, 2006-2008 RAM 3500, 2007-2008 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis, 2008 RAM 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis, 2004-2008 Dodge Durango, 2007-2008 Chrysler Aspen, 2007-2008 Jeep Wrangler, 2008 Dodge Challenger, 2005-2008 Dodge Magnum, 2005-2008 Chrysler 300, 2006-2008 Dodge Charger, 2005-2008 Dodge Dakota, and 2006-2008 Mitsubishi Raider vehicles originally sold, or registered, in AK, CO, CT, ID, IA, ME, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, UT, VT, WA, WI, and WY.
The 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 resulting in serious injury or death.
The 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: inflator module

15V3130004,077,169 vehicles affected

Do not drive
The problem
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, could cause the inflator to rupture.
The 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.
The 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 1-888-648-7820. Chrysler's number for this recall is R25. Note: This recall supersedes recall 14V817 in its entirety. Vehicles that have had their driver side frontal air bag replaced previously need to have their air bag replaced under this recall as well.

Steering

06V3860006,644 vehicles affected

The problem
On certain vehicles, the right front steering knuckle may have been improperly manufactured. Because of a broken cooling line, parts cast in tool cavity #63 on july 18 and july 19, 2006, may have a cold shut condition and could fracture.
The risk
This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the recalled vehicles to identify the defective parts and replace if they are within that lot. The recall began on november 8, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Power train: automatic transmission

06V3410004,770 vehicles affected

The problem
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 mph and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
The risk
If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

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275 complaints about the 2007 Dodge Durango

Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners. Page 1 of 11.

SuspensionTransmission & drivetrainLights

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 wired to the radio. E) Won't start without the radio. F) I have to charge my battery to go everywhere G) It shakes over 60 mph

Filed Incident Suspension · Power train · Exterior lightingNHTSA 11696873
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemEngine & cooling

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 been replaced. tells me I have a large leak , a small leak in the evap, egr is shorted to ground, ait is out of spec, etc. Now my transmission has shifted from fifth to...

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third back to fifth to fourth, all while at low speed in cruise control. The speedometer, while in cruise control, will jump to 3000rpm, down to 1500, and between all at the same speed.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11677789
SteeringWheels & tiresBrakes

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 replacement.

Filed Incident Steering · Wheels · Service brakesNHTSA 11454380
Airbags

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 the contact was informed that the parts were still not available even though a letter was received which stated otherwise. The contact recently called back the same...

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dealer and was informed that the dealer was only receiving a limited supply of parts and could not service the vehicle. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11427577
Engine & cooling

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 a diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11422133
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

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)

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11366575
Transmission & drivetrain

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 in heavy traffic at 60mph. I know other models have been recalled and it seems to be a frequently ask question on some dodge forums. This is a life threatening problem. I...

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have replaced the camshaft and crank sensor, ignition coils, pcu and asd relays. Something us dangerously wrong with this vehicle. This has been occurring for several months and my lifetime warranty was voided because they said I took it in too early to have it checked. No one called or let me know I needed to have it inspected but they can call me every single day to tell me there is an airbag recall. It isn't mportant when you can't drive your vehicle because it is too dangerous.

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 11362598
Driver assistance

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.

Filed Incident Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11339050
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical system

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 the key pad.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical systemNHTSA 11315494
Transmission & drivetrainElectrical systemDriver assistance

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 a highway speeds causing dangerous and unsafe driving conditions.

Filed Incident Power train · Electrical system · Electronic stability control (ESC)NHTSA 11258845
Other & unknown

While driving on freeway, doing about 65 mph, my truck just stalls. I have just a few seconds to pull over or put the truck in neutral to try and restart. Sometimesit does cut right back on. I have avoided 4 accidents. I just got this truck 7/27/2019

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11257264
Electrical system

While vehicle is on the dashboard lights up with every light. It also says no fuse when the odometer is. All the gauges stop working and the air controls dont work which mean no hot or cold air at all. This happen when stationary and in motion

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11245933
Other & unknown

This vehicle is totalled, and has been crushed. Stop sending me recall warnings

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11241247
SteeringElectrical systemEngine & cooling

The crankshaft position sensor consistently going bad , due to faulty wiring harness or other issues. This will cause the vehicle to randomly shut off while either sitting or driving , and the its unknown as to why it is happening. Suggested repair is to just replace , but I replace 1 a year . I have replaced 6 in the last 5 years of owning this vehicle. Dealership is unable to locate the problem to why the cps keeps failing .

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical system · EngineNHTSA 11223116
Fuel system

When refueling gas pumps automatically stop too late resulting in fuel spilling out. This happens at different gas stations. This started happening a few years ago sporadically but now happens every time it is refueled.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11220470
Fuel system5 injuries

Fuel is sprayed on the vehicle, floor, person's upper and lower body while refueling. The vehicle is turned off, in park, at the gas station. The fuel spray occurs every time the fuel tank is filled near full. Followed with a strong fuel odor inside the cabin that lasts for about an hour. The problem started around 2010

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11204649
Fuel system

When filling the fuel tank up the gas will spurt back out , you can fill it slow or fast it will do the same, it's not a small amount, it's a large amount.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11196199
Electrical system

While driving the durango stalls and loses all powere. Normally happens when showing down. The durango does not start up right away and headlights and hazard lights stop working. The other day it stalled at 5am in the morning while cross a busy traffic light. It was dark and the hazards and headlights did not work. I was scared someone would hit me. It started up about 6 minutes later which felt like a lifetime. This durango has always had a history of staling and starting back up but this was the first time I realized how much of a safety issue this was due to having no lights or hazards and being stuck in the middle of a traffic light.

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 11185503
Engine & cooling

When slowing down vehicle stalls, in traffic, intersections, and freeway at high speeds. Water leaking in from discontinued cowl panel deterioration allowing water to freely fall all over plugs and coil packs.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 11182614
Airbags

Recall incomplete. 1 Recall issued on march 24, 2019 has not been repaired. Notice and acknowledged on february 10, 2019. Recall # s43.

Filed Incident Air bagsNHTSA 11176037
SteeringDriver assistanceEngine & cooling

I was leaving the gas station & the vehicle started jumping up & down like a bucking horse. There was temporary power loss as well as loss of steering. The vehicle displayed a bas/esp error & as well as a traction control error.

Filed Incident Steering · Electronic stability control (ESC) · EngineNHTSA 11161995
SteeringElectrical system

Our durango randomly shuts off while driving or when we are idle. It happens a lot when making turns and I loose steering as well. Abs indicator on as well as check engine light. The check engine light usually shows o2 sensors or crank shaft sensors. Had both replaced many times and the issue still occurs. Very dangerous situation, as it is our family car.

Filed Incident Steering · Electrical systemNHTSA 11157281
Fuel system

I just purchased a 2007 dodge durango and noticed that every time I fill up the truck at a gas station, instead of the gas pump automatically shutting off once the gas tank was full, gas would spit/back out of the nozzle area and run down the side of the truck. I at first thought it might have been the gas station, but it has occurred three more times at different gas stations. Needless to say, this is very dangerous and apparently, this is a very common problem with other dodge owners. I called the...

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dealership and they said that because I purchased the extended warranty, I'm responsible for the deductible. This problem should have been a recall on dodge behalf. I'm afraid that because I have to wait to come up with the deductible, a more serious accident could occur in the meantime. Please contact me at your earliest convenience and thank you for your attention to this letter.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11129267
Fuel system

When filling tank the fuel filler hose sprays fuel back everywhere. I am scared to fill my tank up as it is a risk that gas gets sprayed all over you. My vehicle is stationary at the pump turned off. In googling it seems multiple people have this problem.

Filed Incident Fuel / propulsion systemNHTSA 11119495
SuspensionEngine & cooling

Vehicles 4x4 lock turned on by itself while driving down the street and now it is hard to start the vehicle as I have to press the gas to start the vehicle and makes the rpms jump randomly while driving and in idle, and I bought it from a dealer 3 days ago.

Filed Incident Suspension · Unknown or other · EngineNHTSA 11074885

Dodge Durango: every year compared

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
201180081557Electrical systemF
200919411Electrical systemA
200897232Fuel systemA
20072754152Fuel systemC
200685210169Fuel systemF
20051,56793821Fuel systemF
20041,11594574Engine & coolingF
200333962918SuspensionC
All Durango years

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Questions about the 2007 Dodge Durango

Does the 2007 Dodge Durango have any recalls?

Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2007 Dodge Durango: inflator module (May 2016); inflator module (May 2015); steering (October 2006); automatic transmission (September 2006). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Dodge Durango?

By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (113), airbags (40), electrical system (27).

How many complaints has the 2007 Dodge Durango had?

275 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 4, 2007 and the latest on October 31, 2025. Of these, 15 describe a crash and 2 a fire, and together they report 29 injuries and 0 deaths.

Is the 2007 Dodge Durango a reliable vehicle?

Its Safety Index is 56 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Dodge Durango year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.

Which Dodge Durango years have the most complaints?

1999 (2,012), 2005 (1,567), 2004 (1,115). See every Dodge Durango year compared.

What should I do if my 2007 Dodge Durango has a problem?

If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.

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