1999 Dodge Durango: transmission slipping

Filed Aug 30, 2012 · Brakes, Engine · KY

I bought a 1999 dodge durango slt 5.2 ltr engine as of 3 to 4 yrs ago, and in some cases like mine, it absolutely does mean it can be an absolutely unreliable & absolute dangerous vehicle!!!!! ..everything that can happen, has happened to this vehicle. Engine stalls out, the front differential exploded on the highway 4 miles after I had to put in 4 wheel drive & almost caused me to wreck,I had to replace the whole front differential axles.. The back (rear) breaks have never worked since I bought the thing, the exhaust manifolds got so hot that the bolts that connect it to the manifold pipes burned off and is now, and has been sitting for a month since I can't keep it together. Right now all three of my front brake lines have rotted into, at the connector from the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the front 2 wheels!!.. That's just the start of all of the terrible danger that it poses to me and other drivers on the road. This vehicle should be considered a complete recall of the 1999 dodge durango slt. The dodge manufacture should not get by with this. Its almost like selling a device to get hurt in. I paid over 4,000.00 for this durango, just to spend that much more money and the chance of getting hurt or worse while having it rebuilt where it is suppose to be safe. ....other things that have stopped working also.. Motor oil & transmission leaks & slips, windows (2 of them) have stopped working up & down, glove box latch broke, ash tray broke off, rear hatch will not open, hatch wiper shorted out, front end tires spraddle out like they are going 2 different directions, the paint finish has completely faded from the hood & starting in other places, starter solenoid clicks 10 to 30 times before it will crank the engine...there is more also!.. This is not a safe vehicle!! I have never had trouble like this with any other automobile in all of my 45 driving years.

Filed Jul 13, 2010 · Electrical · 124,500 miles · CA

I have owned this vehicle for almost 2 years. It started last summer when the vehicle started dying for no reason and without warning. Took to mechanic said o2 sensor. Replaced. Then does it a few days later. Took back. Transmission slipping. Rebuilt. Then winter comes runs great. Thought problem was fixed. So this summer comes, starts dying again. So took to a mechanic said it was the crank shaft sensor. Replaced. Did it as I left his house. He took it back said it was the PCM. Am still waiting for one after the one I got was bad. Replaced another o2 sensor and it dies 5 times on my way home yesterday with my 7 year old and my 7 month old in my vehicle. I live in california so to be stranded on the side of the road in 92 degree weather is unacceptable. This is not fair, and after only searching for 5 minutes I have found hundreds of complaints on this vehicle and nothing has been done. It is dangerous for a vehicle to die going down the freeway at 65 miles per hour with children in the car and it just dies leaving you with no control of the vehicle and barely being able to get off the road. I was nearly rear ended by a semi the other day on the freeway. So scary. If any thing happens to my children I will sue!!

Filed Dec 3, 2004 · Transmission · 132,000 miles · NJ

Transmission slipped into 4 wheel drive by itself. Transmission exploded while driving at 65 MPH. Aamco has car no parts available due to high demand dodge sent product update to address issue, never notified durango owners.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Transmission · 44,000 miles · LA

While driving, the consumer heard a squeaking noise coming from the transmission. The transmission would also slip gears. Please provide more information. *jb

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Steering · CA

I bought my dod durango in 99 with 18,000 miles from poway dodge (san diego, ca). I took it to the dealer in third month after buying it as it was almost about to roll over when turning in a turn. The dealer said this was okay, not to worry. So I kept on driving then it started annoying clicking noise that had been getting worse for over a year but the dodge in carlsbad had not been able to diagnose it. When I brought it in most recently, they were emphatic that it was my ball joint and that my life had been on the line for months! But no one ever noticed every time I brought it in for diagnosis. The dealer I use to go now sold the dealership in poway and thats why now no one wants to be responsible for it. The clicking noise still continues and is getting worse. It is in the rear of the truck and is described like a gear slipping upon dead stop and start not to mention even slow drive now. They told me they hear clear as a bell but cant diagnose w/o literally taking the entire rear of the truck apart and always tell me that it is safe to drive. I drive it with my kids in it. I would like to file a complaint against chrysler and against my dealer poway dodge for negligence.

Filed Jul 30, 2003 · Transmission · MO

Consumer states that transmission slips when vehicle is cold.

Filed Jul 2, 2001 · Transmission · TN · crash

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

Filed Nov 29, 2000 · Transmission · UT

Transmission was leaking and slipping. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times.

Filed Jan 13, 2000 · Transmission · FL · crash

While engine was on and in park position transmission gear slipped into reverse and caused vehicle to roll over, resulting in a crash. Dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Please provide further information.