2006 Dodge Durango Oil light comes on

Could be anything from a faulty sensor to a weak oil pump to a bad engine. Should get it checked out before it cost you big bucks.

Hopefully, it's just a bad oil sender unit, but, when the oil light flashes at stop signs and lights it's usually and indicator that the vehicle is either low on oil or you may be having problems with the oil pump. I would get it to a qualified mechanic ASAP unless you're qualified to work on it yourself.

What is this red flashing light that you are talking about? Please specify the symbol that is in question. The owners manual has a section that covers the gauge cluster and what the warning lights mean. Is this light is a lock symbol or something referring to the vehicles anti-theft system. Could this light be the oil symbol? If this is the oil symbol then this issue could be related to low or poor oil quality (oil change needed), the oil pressure sending unit is faulty, the wiring to the oil pressure sending unit is damaged, or the oil pump or the oil pressure regulator is weak or damaged. I mentioned these two examples because they are related to a no start problem. If the engine light is on. You may obtain my diagnostic information if you have the engine codes read. Let me know how you are making out. If you have other questions please write back. good luck.

Possible causes of the oil light coming on are -
low oil pressure
dirt in the passage behind the oil pressure switch
a faulty oil pressure switch.
Most people either replace the switch or have the oil pressure checked with a mechanical gauge.

dodge durango cuts off when starting however , when I press on the gas it will stay started whats the issue ? Just had oil & change all fluids checked in may 2014 for a dodge durango . plan on taking a drive from seattle wa to California San Diego is it safe to do so ?

Possibly faulty oil pump or blocked filter

Try using a MOPAR oil filter...These cheap after market filters are allowing the oil to drip down into the pan and there is none in the top of the motor on cold starts.

May be bad oil pressure sending unit. Best way to check is to connect a mechanical oil pressure guage to engine and check pressures when engine is warm. Should be no lower than 40 psi at idle when warm, no higher than 70 psi at 2000 rpm.

if the oil light came on you may have a pinched wire by the starter there is also a sensor behind the starter that sometimes unplugs when the starter comes down

Hurry back !! Tell them right away.. Tell them you did not see this the day you got it.. Tell them you want it fixed right away..

In some states you can return the car within 3 days..
Check what your state laws are on auto purchas..