TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM INFORMATION.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗2007 Dodge Durango tires problems
severe 11 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $150 · see tires across all vehicles →
Complaints
11
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
1crash
What stands out
Of the 4 model years of Dodge Durango we track for tires problems, this one carries the most owner complaints on file — 11.
No new NHTSA tires complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 17 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
Is there a fix? Manufacturer service bulletins
The manufacturer has issued service bulletins covering tires on this vehicle — documented repair instructions, service campaigns, or warranty extensions sent to dealers. A TSB isn't a recall (it's not a free safety remedy), but it's the manufacturer acknowledging the issue and how to fix it.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR DTC'S DUE TO THE IOD FUSE NOT BEING INSTALLED.
full bulletin at NHTSA ↗Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications. Bring the bulletin number to your dealer or shop.
The failure pattern owners describe
Owners of the 2007 Durango consistently report corroded aluminum valve stems across all four wheels, often failing between 42,000 and 58,000 miles. The valve stem threads break when inflating tires or removing caps; replacement costs $52 per tire, and dealers confirm knowledge of the corrosion problem but won't cover it under warranty or recall. The TPMS sensor fails to detect low or completely flat tires while driving—one owner reported driving with a fully deflated tire and receiving no warning.
Early tire issues include flat spots and defective treads detected by Goodyear inspection after just 3,500 miles. A critical failure occurred at 12,000 miles when a front tire came off the rim at 65 mph while towing an RV; inspection revealed the vehicle was fitted with 2-ply tires rated for only 1,300 lbs despite Dodge advertising 10,000-lb towing capacity. Later, at 115,000 miles, owners report all four tires showing excessive rot in the tread center and sidewalls.
Additionally, owners received undersized spare tires instead of the full-size spare specified at purchase, creating transmission risk since 4WD models require identical tire sizes.
Failure modes owners describe
Defective valve stems with corrosion
Aluminum valve stems corrode and deteriorate, causing loss of tire pressure. Metal valve cores are made from incorrect material. Valve stems break at threads when inflating tires or removing protective caps.
When: 42,000–58,000 miles; some failures noted early in vehicle ownership
Symptoms owners cite: Tire pressure warning light illuminates; Inability to inflate tire; Corroded valve stems visible on inspection; Valve stem threads break when handling; Inner spring-valve mechanism failure; Complete tire deflation
Repairs/costs cited: Replacement valve stems cost $52 per tire. Replacement of entire TPMS unit required to fix all four valve stems, or conversion to non-TPMS valve stems.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dealers confirm knowledge of valve stem corrosion issues but state it is not covered under warranty or recall/TSB.
Tire pressure monitoring system failure
TPMS sensor does not detect significant drops in tire pressure or complete tire deflation, creating a false sense of safety while driving.
When: At various mileages; one incident reported while driving with tire completely flat
Symptoms owners cite: Sensor fails to detect low pressure; Sensor fails to detect complete tire deflation while driving; No warning light when tire pressure drops
Defective tire construction and wheel balancing
Tires arrived with flat spots and defects due to storage. Incorrect tire specification—2-ply sidewall tires with 1,300 lb capacity installed on vehicle rated for 10,000 lb towing capacity. Wheel balance issues cause steering vibration.
When: From purchase (3,500 km / ~2,100 miles for vibration issue); tire failure at 12,000 miles during towing
Symptoms owners cite: Steering wheel vibration; High-pitch noise from front of vehicle; Tire came off rim while towing at 65 mph; Flat spots visible on tire tread; Tire detected as defective by Goodyear inspection
Repairs/costs cited: Tires require replacement. Wheel balancing performed but vibration persisted.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Dodge dealer rejected Goodyear's expert assessment that tires were defective and unsafe, claiming tires were safe to drive for one year. Goodyear advised replacement with Dodge dealership approval.
Tire rot and premature degradation
All four replacement tires on the vehicle showed excessive rot in the middle of tread and across sidewalls, indicating premature tire degradation.
When: 115,000 miles
Symptoms owners cite: Excessive rot visible in center of tire tread; Rot visible across entire sidewalls; Tread deterioration
Repairs/costs cited: Tires were replacement tires. No repair action taken.
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Tire manufacturer was notified but did not replace tires.
Undersized spare tire
Vehicle delivered with full-time 4WD equipped with undersized spare tire instead of full-size spare as advertised at purchase. Vehicle manual contains multiple warnings about keeping all tires the same size, inflation, and type to prevent transmission damage.
When: At vehicle purchase
Symptoms owners cite: Spare wheel smaller than wheels on ground; Specification discrepancy between advertisement and delivery
Recalls/TSBs owners mention: Chrysler and dealer claim undersized spare is standard per specifications, dismissing it as 'only a spare.' Chrysler later corrected this practice for subsequent model years.
Synthesized from 11 NHTSA owner complaints — unverified consumer allegations, summarized for patterns. The verbatim filings appear below.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 Dodge durango with mopar valve stems, serial number: 881f6d3c part number: 1-560294658b. The tire mechanic was repairing the flat tire which resulted from a defective valve stem. He stated that there is a sensor inside the wheel with an aluminum valve stem which deteriorated. He also stated that the core is made out of the incorrect type of metal. Each valve stem…
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Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2007 Dodge Durango?
It's a meaningful issue. 11 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $150.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Based on the 11 complaints filed, tires issues most often appear around 50,300 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires 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.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Dodge/Durango.
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