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moderate 16 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $700 · see steering across all vehicles →
Of the 16 steering complaints filed for the 2007 Dodge Durango, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 150,000+ mi.
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
No new NHTSA steering complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 7 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
This could cause a loss of steering control and result in a crash without warning.
Owners report three broad categories of steering trouble in the 2007 Durango. The most serious is tie rod failure—several owners describe the front tie rod loosening, breaking, or detaching from the steering knuckle without warning, usually in the 20,000–42,000-mile range. One owner's tie rod broke completely less than two months after a dealership tightened it. Another experienced violent shaking and a wheel pointing outward at 65 mph due to a loose tie rod. A third had a tie rod detach on an eight-lane highway.
A second group of complaints involves sudden loss of power steering and throttle response while the engine keeps running—contact occurs at highway speeds (60 mph) and at rest. The vehicle responds to a restart. Owners suspect an electrical or computer issue. One states the problem nearly stranded him at 35 mph and fears interstate stalling could cause a rear-end collision.
The third category covers steering instability and wheel lock. Owners report difficulty maintaining lane position (constant need to steer left to go straight), aggressive tire response in turns, steering wheel locking mid-turn, and the transmission shifting into different 4×4 modes unpredictably when turning or unlocking doors. Dealers have allegedly told owners this is a known issue but Dodge has not issued a recall. One complaint notes a recall (06V386000) exists but the owner's VIN was not included.
Several complaints mention that multiple dealer visits found nothing wrong despite reported problems.
Same Dodge Durango steering reports on nearby years: 2005 · 2006
Front tie rod (driver or passenger side) loosens, breaks, or detaches from the steering knuckle, causing loss of steering control and wheel misalignment.
When: 20,000–42,000 miles; one instance less than 2 months after dealer tightening
Symptoms owners cite: Violent shaking while driving; Front wheel pointing outward; Wheel misalignment; Loose tie rod end; No prior warning
Repairs/costs cited: Tie rod tightened or replaced by dealer; one detached after re-tightening
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall 06V386000 (Steering) exists; not all VINs included
While driving or at idle, vehicle loses power steering and accelerator response simultaneously; engine remains running. Restart restores function.
When: Around 60,000 miles on one vehicle; occurs intermittently while driving at highway speed (60 mph) and at rest
Symptoms owners cite: Loss of power steering; Loss of throttle/accelerator response; Engine still running; Vehicle speed drops to 35 mph when occurring at 60 mph; Requires restart to restore function
Steering feels unstable; driver must continuously steer left to go straight; minimal right input causes lane departure; curves feel unsafe as if tires will slip off.
When: Early ownership (noted at 4 months from purchase date 3/7/07)
Symptoms owners cite: Must steer left constantly to maintain straight line; Excessive sensitivity to right steering input; Unsafe response in curves at 35–45 mph; Feeling of tire loss in turns
Repairs/costs cited: Back tire replaced; dealer found nothing wrong on two shop visits
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Recall on steering exists but owner's VIN not included
Steering wheel locks mid-turn and requires waiting one to two minutes for it to unlock before vehicle can be steered.
When: 42,831 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel locks while turning around curve at 40 mph; Requires brake application; Lock releases after 1–2 minutes
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealer referred owner to recall information; VIN not included in recall 06V386000
Power steering pump fails/leaks; replacement pump may also fail. Rack-and-pinion steering unit blows seals on both ends.
When: Engine light on and loss of power noted before March 9, 2013
Symptoms owners cite: Power steering fluid leak from pump; Abnormal front tire wear; Noise on passenger-side front end when hitting bumps; Rack-and-pinion seal leakage
Repairs/costs cited: First replacement pump defective; second pump functional; rack-and-pinion required replacement. Owner bought extended warranty.
Vehicle shifts into different 4×4 modes unpredictably (audible under car) without operator input. Vehicle locks in gear when turning wheel fully in reverse or forward, preventing movement unless wheel angle is changed.
When: Ongoing issue
Symptoms owners cite: 4LO light flashes constantly; Audible gear shifting when not driving, unlocking door, or making turns; Vehicle locks when wheel turned fully in reverse; Vehicle locks when wheel turned fully in forward; Requires different wheel angle to unlock
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Owner reports similar issues on other year Dodges with no recall issued despite ongoing complaints on CarGurus forum
Synthesized from 16 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
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.
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 16 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $700 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
Across the 12 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most steering failures cluster between 45,000 and 167,700 miles, with the median around 80,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 45,000; a quarter make it past 167,700. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $700 for steering repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover steering issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.