2001 Dodge Durango transmission problems

Filed Apr 1, 2026 · Transmission · GA

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango. The vehicle was repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 07V555000 (POWER TRAIN); but the failure occurred. The contact stated that the vehicle unexpectedly shifted out of park(P). After several attempts, the gear shift lever was shifted to park(P) and remained in park(P). The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the part was not available. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 9, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 123,000 miles · OH

Car idles fast when in park. Rpm needles also reacts. When driving car appears as if transmission isn't working. Upon acceleration the car appears as if it's about to stop. When it does accelerate it reacts very sluggish.. Thought tranny was bad, but was informed tranny. Took in for a tune-up, was told only spark plugs may need replaced. Did online research to discover several others having same trouble. On-line feedback suggested possible tps problem or needed to replace idle speed control module. My husband and I are both on fixed incomes and don't have money to pay for "it could be". We need a definite answer to our trouble so we can properly repair it. We use this vehicle to transport our grandkids in as well as use it for vacations. Please help!!! We need an answer asap.

Filed Mar 4, 2015 · Electrical, Lights · 177,402 miles · CT

Headlights, overhead dome, instrument lights all flash on and off when headlights are turned on which is impossible to drive at night without serious being a serious major safety hazard. Checked forum for dodge products, there is also a service bulletin in your database there are many complaints of people with the same malfunction, and mechanics told everyone same thing power train or body control module (bcm).

Filed Jan 9, 2015 · Electrical, Transmission · 33,500 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving approximately 65 MPH, the electronic door locking mechanism automatically unlocked and locked the vehicle. Additionally, the shift lever became difficult to shift out of park. The failure recurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that an unknown part needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,500.

Filed Nov 13, 2014 · Airbags, Body · 215,905 miles · SC · crash · 2 injuries

The other driver was at a stop and I was driving between 50 and 55 MPH on the highway. The other driver pulled out infront of me from my left to right. As we impacted my air bag did not deploy but the passenger's air bag did deploy. I was the only person in my car. I struck him with such force that the vehicle I was driving was forced off the road and then was stopped by a tree. After 2 hits the driver's side air bag still did not deploy. The vehicle was deemed a total loss.

Filed Sep 15, 2014 · Electrical, Locks · 136,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving at unknown speeds, the doors would lock and unlock independently. When the vehicle was parked, the doors would unlock even after the lock had been engaged. The vehicle was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 136,000. The rear passenger door appeared to be permanently locked. The consumer also stated the transmission was slipping. The vehicle would move slow, when the accelerator was applied. Updated 11/10/14.

Filed Jan 6, 2012 · Transmission · 127,000 miles · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that the gear shifter could be moved without depressing the brakes first. A local mechanic diagnosed that the neutral safety switch was defective. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 127,000 and the current mileage was 133,340.

Filed Dec 29, 2011 · Transmission · 87,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle could be shifted out of park even when the brake pedal was not depressed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the contact was informed that a pin within the gear shift mechanism was bent. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 87,000. Updated 01/10/12

Filed Nov 17, 2011 · Transmission · 156,000 miles · NC

I was driving my 2001 dodge durango to work one day when it died at an intersection. I tried to start it for about three minutes before it finally turned back on. I got to my destination, then on the way back it stalled out three more times in a row. I managed to get it to a safe parking lot. That weekend I went to get it with my wife following me, and made it home safely, where it sat in my driveway until I could replace the fuel pump. Then, on november 16, 2011, I was driving to work when it stalled out again. Obviously it wasn't the fuel pump, and after doing more research and calling the local dodge dealer I found out that it was probably the PCM (powertrain control module). Apparently there has been a big problem with dodge durango's and dakota's stalling out due to malfunctions of the PCM.

Filed May 6, 2010 · Transmission · 58,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact stated the four wheel drive selector switch would not engage the transfer case. This would cause the vehicle to roll away unexpectedly if the switch was not engaged. The dealer advised reprogramming the transfer case control module. Although there was a recall for the failure (the federal safety agency campaign id number 01v077000: power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift) the manufacturer advised his VIN was not included. The failure mileage was 58,000 and current mileage 81,000.