2001 Dodge Durango: transmission slipping

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 Nov 3, 2009 · Electrical · 160,000 miles · NJ · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. While driving the gear selector began slipping from 2-wheel drive to 4-wheel drive without intention. After parking she smelled a burning odor from the vehicle. Moments later she was informed by her neighbor that the front end of the vehicle was smoking. The fire department was called to extinguish the fire. She was advised that the fire was caused by an electrical failure. The current and failure mileages were 160000.

Filed Jul 7, 2008 · Electrical, Transmission · 75,000 miles · CO

After purchasing my durango used from a local dealer I immediately began having issues with the transmission slipping out of gear while going up passes, passing car, towing etc. I took it back to the dealer and they stated that the transmission had been over filled causing this. I then drove it again and it still happened. In researching my durango I found that it already had its tranny replaced at 60k miles by the previous owner. I also have the gear shift lever that will come out of gear without the brake being pressed, but I see they actually recalled that particular item so it will soon be fixed. I also have rear and passenger window that stopped rolling up or down by their controls but still operate with driver controls. And last but not least my engine service light came on right before a trip stating that I had a coolant leak. I had just washed my durango so I reset the light and it hasn't came back on again. What did happen though is as soon as I reset the light my service 4wd light came on and will not clear. Does dodge actually recall the annoying things too or do they wait until it becomes a problem that actually kills someone before anyone takes notice? Hello toyota here we come tire of all the tranny issues with american cars.

Filed Jan 13, 2008 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · OK

I have recently been having trouble with my transmission slipping. I will step on the gas and it revs up to high RPM before engaging the next gear. If that doesn't work, I just have to limp along until it decides to automatically shift which could be within a few minutes or longer. I've had the transmission replaced, but the problem still persists. My mechanic is at a loss at what it could possibly be. This problem (and him working on it) has lasted many months.

Filed Oct 1, 2007 · Transmission · 63,000 miles · PA

I have a 2001 durango. I have always been up to date with tuneups and fluid changes. Within the past few months I've been having transmission trouble. More and more it has been slipping. I'm afraid I'm heading for a large repair bill. Did I mention it has only 63000 miles on it. I'm dumping it before it gets any worse.

Filed Nov 14, 2005 · Transmission · 30,000 miles · MN

At times of high acceleration (passing), the vehicle transmission seems to slip into neutral. I remove my foot from the gas and re-apply more slowly the transmission seems to re-engage and accelerate. This has happened several times. I reported it to a dealership that could find no problem. Most recently, I has some additional transmission problems and they found a bad torque converter (different dealership). They felt this should take care of the other problem too. I thought it had until it just happened again.

Filed Sep 9, 2005 · Transmission · CT

2001 dodge durango developed problems with the transmission.***no answer required***. *mr the vehicle shifted rough and the transmission sounded like it was slipping. The vehicle was taken to a repair facility were it was scanned for codes. The codes indicated that the governor solenoid was the problem. Although it was replaced the transmission still performed poorly.

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Transmission · NY

I have a 2001 dodge durango rt I purchased from a dealer off lease with 26k miles and have had nothing but problems w/the transmission. Was told several times after them hooking it up to a computer nothing is wrong w/it however the transmission continues to slip mostly on the highway in cruise. The rpms surge from 1 1/2 to almost 3 rpms and you can feel it slipping. It has since been in the transmission shop 5 times and is still not fixed first they said they replaced all the solenoids then this last time valves but it is still doing it. I feel when you pay 20k for a vehicle w/only 26k miles you should not have problems like this. I hope if more people voice their concerns maybe a recall will be in the very near future. This is not right and it took daimler chrysler years to recall the ball joints I hope something happens w/the transmissions. There's obviously a huge problem here!!!!!

Filed Aug 7, 2005 · Transmission · CT

The automatic shifter would slip out of gear. It states that it is in drive but when foot applied to gas vehicle doesn't move like in neutral gear. Taken to dealership nothing done. The vehicle has only 45,000 and needs a new transmission which will cost 1,500 to 2,000 for a rebuilt. This is unbelievable for a vehicle with so few miles. Not only did I pay over $30,000 for this vehicle now I have to spend money that I do not have to repair a transmission that should have done this in the first place and it seems like your dealers don't want to deal with the problem or at least help with fixing it in the first place. This vehicle was taken several times and all that was done was putting transmission fluid in and then when warranty was up I was told that there was a problem and that I would have to pay for it. I will never buy another dodge in my life time or will I ever refer anyone to a dodge dealer.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Transmission · TN

Transmission tends to slip, blowers for the front panel air and heat have not worked for almost a year. I went to a local tire store to have rims put on my durango and to get an alignment. The dealer would not let me leave unless I agreed to leave the SUV there for immediate repairs to the bearings ball joint to the driver side front tire. He stated he had never seen a case that bad I he was surprised the SUV had not flip over and the whole wheel had not come off. They are a good dependable company. A lady that works there was going to get a durango, but after I came in she change her mind and got a ford. Now my SUV is known as the infamous durango that would not make it home. They made bets that I would not make it home that afternoon without the bearing going out. I had them replaced myself the next day and an alignment still does help the pulling to the right. I have had 2 alignment within 3 months.

Filed Oct 1, 2003 · Transmission · NJ

Consumer stated while traveling noticed vehicle would not change out of gear due to transmission slipping.

Filed Jun 30, 2002 · Transmission · TX

Transmission slips out of gear while driving. When in drive it will shift into neutral. Consumers son was able to jarr the gear shift lever by climbing across the seat. The gear shift is able to move from gear to gear and out of park with out the vehicle being on. The dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was built without this vital safety feature.