Ignition Switch problems of the 2006 Dodge Durango

Five problems related to ignition switch have been reported for the 2006 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2006 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2006 Durango.

1 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/24/2014

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently on numerous occasions. The contact indicated that whenever the vehicle went over a bump on the road, the engine would stall. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The technician diagnosed that the computer and the ignition switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 139,835.

2 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 08/18/2014

Ignition switch locks up frequently. Vehicle stalls out during stops, turns and backing up.

3 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 09/12/2011

While trying to start the vehicle from the parking lot the ignition switch would not turn. I had to insert the key in the switch 10 to 12 times before it would turn. I tried to unlock the steering wheel by turn it the best could to get the ignition to turn but it still would not turn. This happened on more than one occasion to myself and my wife. In 2012 we had to after the situation continued we had the ignition replace, a cost of almost $1200. 00. I want to know if this was caused by what happened in the latest recall of over 1. 4 million vehicles?.

4 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 05/28/2011

We have a 2006 Dodge Durango. When you turn the key to the on position the vehicle would start by itself without going to the start position. This happens every time you do this. The dealership replace the ignition switch which cost us $300.

5 Ignition Switch problem

Failure Date: 03/07/2007

The contact leases a 2006 Dodge Durango. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v092000 (electrical system: instrument panel). The dealer performed the recall repair; however, all of the instrument panel warning lights illuminated one week later. After the failure, the vehicle would accelerate or decelerate automatically and the ignition switch would not engage. One on occasion, the engine continued to run when the key was removed from the ignition. The dealer could not duplicate the failures. The contact filed a formal complaint with the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 15,000 and current mileage was 25,000. Updated 01-14-08. *k the consumer stated that the vehicle starts on occasion and after started will not go into gear. Updated 01/14/08.




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