1999 Dodge Durango: stuck in gear or won't shift

Filed Apr 18, 2017 · 169,000 miles · MO

The durango acts like it's running out of gas and it doesn't want to shift I've changed the sensors a while back and I've had a transmission flush and it still keeps not wanting to shift from 1st to 2nd it just keeps rpms are going way high like up to five and six before it'll shift and then it still doesn't want to shift unless you let off the gas and when you give it gas it just chugs and chugs like it's running out of gas and it will not shift

Filed Jan 2, 2005 · Suspension, Transmission · 80,751 miles · CT

Our transmission would not shift to 3rd gear,removed,rebuilt and re-install, exchanged torque converter needed, replaced all solenoids and switch 12/31/04 started around 80,000 miles. Work done @ 80751. I am one of 3 people that I know who have (or had) a 99 durango on my sons hockey team, all have had trouble with tranny, 1 at 64,000 miles, fixed and traded, other has same symptoms as ours, has 72,000 miles.-- online stories seem to indicate this is not an isolated problem, transmission shop said seems to be very common with early models tranny 42re?--date of build 9/98-- VIN#1b4hs28y3x535962-- not to mention the new "0 oil pressure" reading that happened this past w/e, which seems to be popping up, will clean pan and replace pvc to see if that problem is solved as research indicates, and last but least- ball joints---and new tires will be needed due to uneven inside wearing, even if "rotated" every 7500 miles. Long term chrysler owner, all vehicles over 125 k miles, never a problem--what recourse/satisafaction is there for this ?

Filed Aug 11, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 89,488 miles · PA

Shaking and shimmy in the front end when driving on roads front end would shake uncontrollably,need to replace both side of upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends all was worn out at 80000 miles also transmission wouldn't shift,speed sensor bad on transmission,old parts available certified mech did replacement and had to have it re-aligned.

Filed Jan 7, 2004 · Transmission · MO

The consumer noticed the truck would not shift out of 2nd or 3rd gear. A mechanic stated,"it's a sensor return problem". *ph an output sensor was installed on 08/28/03 at 55,765 miles and on 11/02/03, the vehicle would not shift out of third gear. The transmission had to be rebuilt at 57,020 miles.

Filed Nov 9, 2003 · Acceleration, Engine · 62,700 miles · WI

We purchased this vehicle from v & h ford inc, marshfield, wi. In june 2003. The next day after I got it I started it & it started to squeal. My husband noticed transmission fluid leaking as well. We took it back to the dealer, we were told that the fan clutch & serpentine belt were shot, as well as a little leak in the transmission. They put some kind of sealer on it & continued to leak. (also during all of this time, our RPM's kept jumping.) after the 3rd time, they said they did a factory authorized repair & put what was referred to as a "cock ring" in it to seal it. This seams to have taken care of this. Then when the truck was put in reverse it kept clunking, the u-joints went out next, then the latch broke on our glove box. Meanwhile the RPM's keep jumping, it has been back in the shop a total of probably 7 to 8 times so far. Our service engine light came on & flashed the code of fuel injector #8, when it was put through the diagnostic test, however we are learning this is still not the problem. Last weekend I was going to put the truck in the garage. I put in drive, and it took off on me without me even touching the gas. It has done this several times now while on the road. Now for the past week, when you leave a stop sign, it will shift once and stay at about 3000 - 3500 RPM and will not shift until you are ready to stop. When you try to stop the trottle sticks and the truck wants to go. We are at loss what to do. We have obviously purchased a lemon that it a hazard to be on the road. To trade it in or try to sell it outright seems to be a crime, because we know the horrible things wrong with it. I am certain that it is only a matter of time before my husband & I and our 2 children are seriously hurt or killed by the spuratic behavior of this dangerous vehicle. Please advise us what to do. Is there a lemon law or any thing that can help us. Meanwhile, we are stuck making payments on this .

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Transmission · 35,900 miles · CA

Vehicle's torque converter failed and would not shift into third gear. Only 35k miles on vehicle. Dealer charged $750 to fix the problem.