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2012 Dodge Durango transmission problems

37 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 49,958. 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints
37
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
49,958
crashes
2
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Driveline: driveshaft
    1

At what mileage

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Dodge Durango transmission problems in other years

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Specific symptoms reported on the 2012 Dodge Durango transmission

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Won't shift 8Jerking 7Hesitation 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2012 Dodge Durango owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 19, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · SC

Electric problem

Filed Sep 13, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · WI

While picking my son up from religion my vehicle suddenly stalled without warning. Thankfully I was pulling into the church parking lot and was in no real danger. I tried to jump start the vehicle with no success, but did notice the insulation on the jumper cables had started to melt. Towed to mechanic and was told the alternator had failed, in turn fried the battery. He replaced both, but then discovered the PCM was fried as well. Took it to the dealer here and was told faulty alternator again, which was replaced again, only to be told the PCM was fried. Now I'm into this for $3000 and I have no faith in the vehicle, the manufacturer, or the dealerships.

Filed Aug 10, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · LA

I bought this vehicle second hand and was not warned of any recalls. I started having problems in April of 2023. Windshield wipers would turn on by themself, car would randomly shut off. I brought to several shops and nobody could figure out why it was reading “high voltage”. The car then started having occasional problems shifting. I eventually got on MOPAR website to be made aware there were 3 recalls and alternator was one of them. I called musson patout dodge in new Iberia, LA and made an appointment to fix my car. On the morning of our appointment the car died in the road on the way to dodge and wouldn’t restart without a jump. I brought it in and over the son of 3 days the fixed all the recalls. On my way to pick it up they called and made me aware it would need a new battery I told them I will go replace it as soon as I get the car. Since I picked up the car the shifting problems have not stopped. I have had a code reading “implausible data from tcm”. I have had a mechanic TELL me this recalled alternator going out is what cause this tcm to go out and Musson REFUSES to take it in and even diagnose it without over $170 that I don’t have to spend anymore. This is consequential damage that dodge should be held liable for and they are giving me the most difficult time, it’s my only vehicle for me and my 2 kids and I cant even drive it anymore.

Filed Dec 25, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · CA

This family car had recall back in august fuel module for powertrain check engine light got it fix and few days later check engine turn on and has turned off since car slows down on freeway wont pick up speed and stall on me twice already with kids in car was going 65 and all sudden slow down wiuldnt pick up acceleration and turn off has run good since still having issues dealership says noting wrong with it

Filed Sep 19, 2022 · Transmission · VA

upon approach to a left turn yield, I attempted to accelerate into traffic when the automatic transmission failed into 4th gear ( transmission shift solenoid) and was unable to shift up or down through the gears and was unable to shift into the drive position. there were no other indications of failure prior to this point, I.E no engine or transmission warning lights. if there would have been oncoming traffic at the time of entry into the flow of traffic it may have caused a catastrophic rear end accident due to the vehicle inability to accelerate as usual. will have the vehicle serviced immediately. this has happened once before with the same vehicle approximately 2 years ago and the transmission shift solenoid was the issue and had been replaced by a local service center at the time.

Filed Jun 16, 2021 · Engine, Transmission · OH · crash

Lifter and limp mode problems. There is noise comming from engine. Took to shop and found out reason for noise and low power was lifters and is a very common problem. What brought the safety thing up is wife was in accident in March because couldn't get out of way quick enough. Had vehicle towed to shop from accident site and body repair. Thought was just a fluke and had damage repaired and noticed a ticking and power problems immediately after accident repair. Took to dodge dealer and found out common problem with the lifters cam and limp mode. Had at same repair shop for other recall 2 months prior for recall and inspection with no noise or issues.

Filed Jan 27, 2020 · Engine, Steering · 148,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. While making a turn driving at low speed the steering wheel failed to turn and vehicle stalled. The battery warning indicator light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the alternator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was towed to an another independent mechanic who stated the serpentine belt, PCM, battery, and alternator needed to be replaced. The contact called ed voyles chrysler dodge jeep ram 789 cobb pkwy se, marietta, ga 30060, (844) 715-5921 but the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 17v435000 (electrical system) as a possible cause for the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Nov 1, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 97,150 miles · TX

2012 dodge durango has history of starting and stalling problem. While vehicle was under warranty, it would stall right after you start it. The dealer performed fuel pump relay recall, and problem was not fixed. The next dealer remove the external fuel pump relay and replaced tipm, problem was still not fixed. Dealer then re-completed the fuel pump relay recall, problem still not fix. Now the vehicle is stalling while driving down the road and seems to happen when you turn the steering wheel. There is a recall for this issue (t36) but dodge is saying that my vehicle does not qualify for that recall. This is a very dangerous issue and is can/will lead to a vehicle accident when we can't control the vehicle going down the highway as it keeps shutting off.

Filed Sep 11, 2019 · Transmission · 46,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 dodge durango. On several occasions, the vehicle would not immediately start. The failure was intermittent. The vehicle was taken to canandaigua chrysler dodge (2591 rochester rd, canandaigua, ny) where the starter was replaced multiple times; however, the failure continued. Recently, the fuel pump was also replaced; however, the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 46,000.

Filed Sep 3, 2019 · Transmission · 100,000 miles · KS

I was driving 65 MPH when I noticed the 4wd low light come on without having switched to that setting. The car engine was racing. I came to a stop at a safe spot, shifted into park and switched the 4wd low knob to the normal position of awd. I didn't notice any issues for several months; the car was operational. Then, I was driving less than 10 MPH in 2wd on a gravel driveway. The car shifted into awd for a couple of seconds on a muddy spot, then the awd off light came on the dash, along with the service awd light. I took the car to a repair shop to diagnose the problem. The car was running in 2wd and I didn't switch it to 4wd low. The repair person shifted it into 4wd low and it got stuck there. The repair person said it was the transfer motor case or a sensor, without 100 certainty. I'm concerned that, even if replaced and repaired with current models of the transfer motor case, the car will unexpectedly shift into 4wd low while driving on an interstate and case damage to the car and an accident.

Questions about the 2012 Dodge Durango transmission

Does the 2012 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the transmission of the 2012 Dodge Durango, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2012 Dodge Durango transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 49,958 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2012 Dodge Durango transmission?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

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 2012 Dodge Durango problems

Electrical 347Engine 149Fuel system 99Brakes 75Steering 42Airbags 28Acceleration 24Lights 24Driver assistance 13Visibility 9Seats 8Suspension 6Seat belts 5Tires 5Body 2Wheels 2

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