2003 Dodge Durango transmission problems

Filed Dec 10, 2020 · Transmission · 160,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact called on behalf of his mother who owns a 2003 dodge durango. The contact state that while his mother was driving 55 MPH, the vehicle downshifted to first gear without warning temporarily and then returned to normal operation. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. Leith chrysler jeep (5500 capital blvd, raleigh, nc 27616, (919) 867-5907) was contacted and informed the contact that the VIN was not under recall. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact take the vehicle to an authorized dealer. The failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Filed Aug 29, 2016 · Transmission · IL

Truck will not go into park.

Filed Aug 24, 2016 · Transmission · 172,200 miles · IL

This company claims to sell chrysler fluid that which almost killed my driver and me because of my disabilities and other issues and for using dexron fluid in their product. They are advertising this to other chrysler owners. I have research and locate a few documents where this company mislead me and used dexron instead of chrysler fluid atf4 which completely different dexron. Transtar tried to pass the blame when my 2003 durango was working perfectly until using their fluid which cause my transmission to overheat and destroy it. I only asking them for filter. They claim to be expects in transmission and who knows who else that sell this bad product to other chrysler/dodge owners. Https://www.transtar1.com in the letter from transtar they upfront admitted fault of using the wrong product as they claim its good for chrysler/dodge, when it has not.

Filed Dec 31, 2014 · Transmission · 189,876 miles · MI

My dodge durango will not go into park, will shift without applying the brake and will not start unless vehicle is in neutral - I have had the transmission rebuild and the PCM changed and the problem is still there. I have taken it to two different mechanics and no other problem can be found that would cause this from happening. I do not feel safe driving my vehicle and I do not have any more money to have a dealer take a look at it to see if they know what is wrong.

Filed Aug 16, 2014 · Acceleration, Driver assistance · 166,587 miles · NH

At an idle engine rev,s up and down,revs up enough to move the vehicle with the brakes on,transmission slipped a lot esp on the highway,will also drop into passing hear and speed up sometimes on its own. Very danerous to drive sometimes.speeds up by its self almost caused an accident.

Filed Aug 24, 2012 · Engine, Transmission · 57,250 miles · OH

Never had any problems til we drove almost 5 hrs on vacation to gatlinburg and before we even got into town the check gauge light came on and realized the temp gauge was in the red. Never leaked coolant or smelled any antifreeze. The next day after letting it sit overnight it seemed fine no check light was on drove it back still no engine light on and temp was fine,few weeks later all hell broke loose! The valve train started ticking. Had it towed to the dealership (kings cjd) and found a failed rocker & tappet had replaced 4 days later was doing it on the driver side,took it back that's when it took them a few days to figure out it was leaking coolant down into the cylinders. Chrysler didn't have cylinder heads available it took over 2 months for us to get the part (not from chrysler) as far as we know they still don't have the part available. 28 plus people are on a waiting list to receive cylinder heads that are still not available! Repeated trips to the dealership for leaking valve covers on both sides,still dealing with issue of possible leak around crank seal on timing cover. Chrysler does seem to give a darn about our time and money wasted for the supposed repairs that are not fixed!! Has anyone else reading this had any issues regarding cylinder heads???? I think when you have 28 plus people on the waiting list for the same part for the same make & model vehicle same engine 4.7 v8 obviously their is a manufacture issue not an owner issue!!! That's just a taste of what is going on their is plenty more and chrysler just keeps telling us im sorry and that's it im sorry!!! We have had several case mgrs and noone seems to be caring.

Filed Jul 19, 2012 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · MA

Vehicle stalling.

Filed Oct 10, 2008 · Engine, Fuel system · OH

2003 dodge durango was purchased from a local dealership in wickliffe,oh in april of 08. The vehicle has been at the dealership needing to be serviced in excess of 7 times, from the bushings being replaced to the check engine light repeatedly coming on with the dealerships inability to fix it . I have been in a rental car more than I have driven the vehicle that I purchased from the dealership. There was an evap code as they so eloquently stated so they allegedly fixed that only to find that the check engine light still continually comes on. Every time that the problem was supposedly resolved, I was back at the dealership within 2 to 3 days with the same problem again. The management there stated and admitted that they simply can't fix the vehicle therefore they are going to get me out of it so they even had me to pick another vehicle which they said would fit perfectly and should not affect the payment that I have in place right now. I have been hearing about getting this replacement vehicle for over 3 months with no result. The vehicle is not safe when driving on the highway and hitting a bump because it feels as if the front end is going in two different directions. My wife wont drive it, we are scared to put our kids into it and I need your help right away.

Filed Dec 17, 2007 · Engine, Transmission · 23,800 miles · KY

My 2003 dodge durango sxt- had this since 2003 bought brand new and I take it to dealership for oil change, tire check etc . Follow the maintanance guide on what should be check out , now truck at a ( stop light ) it wants to stall, I was doing 35 on on the street I live on and my truck cuts off no warning, cuts light and all went out on me, an police car was infront of me across the road facing at me and as soon as the light went green he pulls me over and tell for my safety you need to check your power supply I said thank you. The next morning I bring my truck dodge dealer ship one of the guys seems like he was trying to rush my off stating that they were too busy , so I bring it back the next day they check it out and could not find nothing wrong I even paid ( $85.00 ) I think there something wrong with my electric system . Now when I am on the road it tries to stall , and the RPM go up 3.5 and back down to 0.5 went to auto zone the guy there guy gave me some after reading when my truck light came back on the codes were general evap system failure , and p0441-evap purge system performance ,p0068-manifold pressure/throttle position correlation ,p0123-throttle position sensor #1 high , system ,p2074-manifold pressure/throttle position correlation - high flow/vacuum leak, p0700-transmission control system ,p0440-general evap system failure , now every time I drive it has a lot of hesitation then power in all drop then my battery light come on on the dash and the check engine light by the time I get check out no free to check my problem I was going to report to dodge company I never had a problem now whatever it is causing me to lose power I was on high was 264 with a lots or car and my truck cuts off I could not do anything no warning light then a police car came behind me and help me off the road. Said to the officer that I got it check out and now I am stuck out here with nothing working I need some to check this out.

Filed May 22, 2007 · Transmission · IA

2003 durango customer states that since the purchase of the car, it shifted into 4 wheel drive low while driving**cc the consumer states that the vehicle is under warranty and has been taken to the dealer 4 separate times for repair and the last time they were charged a diagnostic fee and the problem is still unresolved.