Four problems related to manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe 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.
Common problem persists with this model exhaust manifold bolts are faulty and cause a exhaust leak on both the driver and passenger side of the engine costing around 1,000 to fix. Mine has the same issue when you have a cold engine you hear a ticking noise and it is caused by bad parts from the factory. This repair is very common on these models. This issue is a major issue with changing them due to breakage of the manifold bolts that cost extreme amounts to fix and sometimes if repaired wrong costing a engine replacement.
Exhaust manifold bolts are broken on passenger side, with heat shield detached. Dealer reports that drivers side are deteriorated and may fail in the near future. Recommend replacement of all bolts/studs that will most likely break off due to the failure of the material used by Chrysler. Will require drilling out bolts from heads at a minimum cost of over $1400 per the experience of the dealer. Contacted Chrysler and they consider this normal wear. . . Even when the owner is required to drill the bolts out. This is a failure in the engineering and design of a vehicle and should be investigated as it creates dangers due to extreme exhaust temperature, exhaust gases and the potential failure of an engine . . . All due to the deterioration of inexpensive bolts. This is an example of cutting corners to save a dollar while costing the owners thousands of dollars in repairs. Many reports of this problem exist on forums and discussion boards but the manufacturer ignores the defect and does not issue a recall.
Exhaust started ticking and upon investigating found 2 rear manifold bolts broken off allowing exhaust fumes to leak into engine compartment. Talked to Dodge dealer and found it is a very common problem and very expensive to repair.
Dodge Durango 2006. I have had numerous problems with this vehicle. At 119,000 miles, I have had the exhaust manifold gasket replaced 4 times due to broken bolts/studs, all O2 sensors replaced as well as the catalytic converter. The fuel system overflows when fueling up, splashing over the gas attendant and vehicle. The most serious and dangerous problem lately has been the vehicle stalling at all speeds in the rain. When I brought the vehicle to the dealer they said there was an update for a cowl below the windshield wipers that protects the firewall from water. They replaced this part. The next time it rained the problem occurred again, truck stalled at 45 mph. When the vehicle stalls you lose power steering which makes it difficult to get to a shoulder. Once the truck is stopped and placed into park it will restart without a problem. The stalling continues to occur in the rain. Very scary.