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2007 Dodge Durango transmission problems

18 complaints (9% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 120,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
18
of this car's complaints
9%
typical mileage
120,000
crashes
1
recalls
1

Which part fails

  • Automatic transmission
    2
  • Transfer case (4-wheel drive)
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Dodge Durango transmission problems in other years

199820002005201520202026

Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmissionReported September 7, 2006 · 4,770 vehicles affected
What is wrong
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Risk
If the drive wheels locked up, loss of vehicle control could occur increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on october 2, 2006. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1‑800‑853‑1403.

Recall number 06V341000 · Recall details

What 2007 Dodge Durango owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 31, 2025 · Lights, Suspension · KS

When I first purchased in November of 2022 3 days after A) I've never had Air Conditioning B) The heat worked when it wanted to. C) 3 days after purchased (road trip) my whole front end was on the floor. I found that the entire front end of the power train was faulty. It had broken off. Costed me $900 to repair. D) The alarm and start up sensor is wired to the radio. E) Won't start without the radio. F) I have to charge my battery to go everywhere G) It shakes over 60 mph

Filed Aug 1, 2025 · Electrical, Engine · TX

My alternator was overcharging my battery, replaced both. still having an overcharging "sweating battery" issue. The vehicle has suddenly died at low speed, but was able to start. The check engine light comes on and goes off, sometimes it is off for weeks, other times for a day, the code it sets is always different, even for components that have been replaced. tells me I have a large leak , a small leak in the evap, egr is shorted to ground, ait is out of spec, etc. Now my transmission has shifted from fifth to third back to fifth to fourth, all while at low speed in cruise control. The speedometer, while in cruise control, will jump to 3000rpm, down to 1500, and between all at the same speed.

Filed Oct 27, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · 15 miles · PA

Vehicle stationary and in motion show 6 warning ligths and do not go away . Plus also when you start slowing down ,I hear a bump noise in the gears, before stoping the car.( this is not at all times)

Filed Oct 3, 2020 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · IN

2007 durango randomly stalls while driving down tbe highway. It has stalled as many as 3 times in 12 mile trip from home. It stalls while idling at a stop light. It will stall when slowing down and the transmission will shift hard at times. You never know when it will stall. I'm scared to drive it. It stalled on the interstate when I was driving in heavy traffic at 60mph. I know other models have been recalled and it seems to be a frequently ask question on some dodge forums. This is a life threatening problem. I have replaced the camshaft and crank sensor, ignition coils, pcu and asd relays. Something us dangerously wrong with this vehicle. This has been occurring for several months and my lifetime warranty was voided because they said I took it in too early to have it checked. No one called or let me know I needed to have it inspected but they can call me every single day to tell me there is an airbag recall. It isn't mportant when you can't drive your vehicle because it is too dangerous.

Filed Mar 1, 2020 · Electrical, Transmission · 151,000 miles · OH

My 2007 dodge durango limited has been having an issue where the 4x4 keeps turning itself on without me actually engaging it. Ive been having a very huge with solving the issue but I was able to read a forum which stated that I should fill out this form. This issue happens when the vehicle is parked, in motion, or when I hit the unlock button on the key pad.

Filed Sep 29, 2019 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 157,890 miles · FL

Vehicle is switching into 4wd low while in motion. I have also heard the actuator activating while the vehicle is not running and without the key in the ignition. I believe this to be an electrical issue based on research that appears to be happening in multiple vehicles for dodge. I am concerned that the system could change into 4wd or 4wd lock at a highway speeds causing dangerous and unsafe driving conditions.

Filed Sep 15, 2015 · Transmission · 188,788 miles · TX

Vehicle shifted into 4wd and then to neutral and would not shift back. Had to pull to side of road to avoid a collision. The problem here is actually the transfer case motor. On the awd model it is a 2 speed motor on 2wd it is a one speed motor. This is important because you need to know which you have if you are looking to replace it

Filed Mar 18, 2015 · Transmission · 65,000 miles · OR

Engine quit. Similar I think to like car that I have recall on for tipm agency24v-530 seems awful coincidental. Multiple occurrences but all when stopped on this car. Perhaps same part used in prior year that is being recalled for 2011.

Filed Nov 7, 2014 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · RI

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 50 MPH, the four wheel drive switch turned on independently. The failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the transfer case motor and the switch. The failure recurred but the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Jan 27, 2014 · Transmission · 120,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge durango. The contact stated that the all wheel drive would engage independently without any warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the technician diagnosed that the transfer case and switch needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 160,000.

Questions about the 2007 Dodge Durango transmission

Does the 2007 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 18 complaints about the transmission of the 2007 Dodge Durango, 9% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Durango transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 120,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2007 Dodge Durango transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 06V341000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Dodge Durango have bad transmission?

The Dodge Durango model years with the most transmission complaints are 2005 (217 complaints), 1999 (181 complaints) and 2000 (120 complaints).

Other 2007 Dodge Durango problems

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