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1999 Dodge Durango transmission complaints
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While driving and without warning vehicle will surge/ stall. Mechanic has been notified. Also, has repaired head gasket/ cleaned throttle/ power train, and timer module. However, vehicle is still having same problem.
While driving vehicle heard a grinding noise. Stopped and looked under vehicle, and it had a hole in transfer case. Please add VIN.
While driving transmission failed to shift into second/ third gears. However, took vehicle to mechanic who indicated that transmission had to be replaced at 41,000 miles. Please provide any further information.
A vent hose/tube that comes from the transfer case is leaking fluid, and has affected brakes and other parts of vehicle. Please provide more information.
Problem: rear axle pinion bearing fails, causing damage to pinion gear and ring gear. At each repair attempt, bearings, cups and seals are replaced, repairs have lasted about 2000 miles, 500miles and twice at under 100 miles. The problem has been addressed 4 times, once at a dodge dearlership other than the one where we purchased the vehicle and 3 times at the purchasing dealership. The last repairs included replacing the rearend housing, now though, within 100 miles, the problem has returned. At last tear down of the rearend, the pinion gear's teeth were chipped. This fact is what scares myself and my wife, a complete failure of the pinion gear at highway speeds could be disastrous. We have contacted the manufacture about the numerous repairs and failures through certified mail, my only contact with them is to say they received the notice and then the purchasing dealership's service manager called to voice his hostilities to us as to why we went over his head with this! I feel this problem is a possible safety issue and needs to be addressed, we are having to drive the defective vehicle because we have no other available vehicle.....it is scary.
Pinion shaft snapped off, causing rear tires to lock up and cause a skid. Also drive shaft seperated from the rear end and slammed on the ground. The car was going about 20 MPH. If we were going at highway speed the car probably would have been uncontrollable as the rear tires were instantly locked. Very dangerous situation..
Vehicle is vibrating. It makes a noise when changing gears going into reverse. Also, gears are not catching when accelerating. Contacted dealer, and dealer had no response.
Child was able to shift vehicle into drive without applying brakes. Please provide further information.
Consumer's vehicle would stall intermittently during normal operation. Dealership examined vehicle and determined that transmission and fuel pump were both faulty. These components were replaced, and problem was corrected. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
I was driving on the parkway at approx. 65 MPH. I went to accelerate to pass and all of a suddent there was a loud "bang" and the truck "bucked" and than there was very little acceleration. I had to pull off of the parkway and into a lot. I needed to be towed to the dealer because it would not move. The dealer checked it out and said my transmission is "shot". I only have 16,000 miles on it and it is 2 years old!! They told me they don't know if I'll get a new transmission or a rebuilt one......it depends on what chrysler sends them.
Truck park in gear on flat spot truck rolled 50 ft down hill and hit tree dead center of truck. Truck was in park 4+4was in two wheel drive but diamler chesler is going to look at it but I know tey going to say its my fault but I did nothing wrong but park and walk away.
One day after purchase, rear axle went bad. 3 days after purchase, oil gauge started acting up, we had it checked with 2 different garages, both said this vehicle shows signs of abuse and neglect in the engine, crankshaft is scored and engine contaminated. It needs to be replaced. One estimate is of 5,500 and the other is $3,500. Dealer says "tough luck" how is this fair?
Vehicle would not go into 4 wheel drive or 4 low. It stays in 2 wheel drive. Delaer put a brand new transfer case, and it still would not work. Front tire to rear tire is 5/8 of a inch difference, causing it not to engage. Dealer is not sure if the problem will work unless new tires are put on. Consumer will have to buy tires to see if remedy will work.
Consumer's daughter went out to start vehicle and her coat sleeve got caught on gear shift. Vehicle slipped into drive, and vehicle crashed into house. Manufacturer had no plans to add the feature which was not offered even for new vehicles. *ak
Steering wheel made excessive whining, dealer replaced gear, pump, and fluid, dealer replaced steering gear twice more.
Consumer can be going up to 50mph or more and the vehicle loses all power. It cuts off and dies anywhere without warning. Problem has happened before, but dealer couldn't duplicate problem. Vehicle happened to do it this time at dealer. Consumers were responsible for repair cost of $281 for part. The vehicle is only 2years old. Part that failed was PCM (power control module).
Transmission will red line in 1&2 gear (auto transmission) until the computer shuts it down. We have been to arbitation but the problem was not fixed. Dalmer chrysler will not talk to me about this problem. In my opinion this car is a lemon . Thank you.
Vehicle was running but in park, parent was watching vehicle with 7 year old inside. Child was able to shift gear into reverse without even applying brakes.*ak
Self lubricated cv joints which caused transfer case to malfunction and transmission to fall out of place. Please provide further details.
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Tire deflated, no visible damage but cause spin out and loss of traction. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r )
Occasionally, when going from first gear to second gear while engaged in a turn, the vehicle gives a violent jerk from first to second gear. It seems as if the vehicle is stuck, until the vehicle jolts forward. The manufacturer states the problem doesn't exist.
In the process of a turn and going from first gear to second gear, the vehicle emits a violent jerk as it struggles to switch gears. This has occurred since I purchased the vehicle 2 years ago. The dealership has examined the vehicle and contends there is nothing wrong with it.
While driving the driver shaft fell out of the car. Consumer lost all gears, but was able to keep car under control.
Safety lockout used to keep the vehicle in park (until brake pedal is depressed) failed. Gear lever was accidently engaged and the vehicle drove into a structure. Minor damage occured - but it just missed 2 kids and a woman.
Transmission was leaking and slipping. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times.
Pinion shaft snapped off jamming into gear box, causing rear wheels to lock up. Power steering pump failed causing loss of control. Car crashed into curb.
When driving at any speed front wheels are shaking due to front wheel bearing which has popped out of place, which could cause the wheel to completely separate from the axle at any given time. This was the third replacement.
Rear end locked up while driving. Dealer is inspecting vehicle.*ak the dealer discovered that the transmission had locked up.
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