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2018 Dodge Durango transmission problems

13 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 11,763.

owner complaints
13
of this car's complaints
6%
typical mileage
11,763
crashes
0
recalls
1

Which part fails

Owners did not name a specific part.

At what mileage

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Dodge Durango transmission problems in other years

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Related recalls

Power train: automatic transmissionReported May 1, 2018 · 71 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2018 Dodge Charger, Durango and Challenger, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, Chrysler 300, and RAM 1500 vehicles. An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmission.
Risk
If the incorrect park lock rod is installed, the transmission may not shift into 'PARK' and keep the vehicle from moving, increasing the risk of unintended vehicle movement and the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install the correct park lock rod, free of charge. The recall began June 28, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1‑800‑853‑1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U43.

Recall number 18V280000 · Recall details

What 2018 Dodge Durango owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 6, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · 170,000 miles · TN

The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle had started to lose motive power and nearly stalled. The contact stated that the check engine, a yellow "P" and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over and shifted into park(P) and became aware that the vehicle was in neutral(N) when the vehicle rolled forward. The contact was unable to restart the vehicle and had the vehicle towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed by the mechanic, and it was determined that the PCM needed to be replaced and referred the contact to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact had the vehicle towed to the residence. The contact attempted to restart the vehicle and there were several unknown warning lights illuminated. The contact stated that the windows independently rolled down and the vehicle was in park(P) but the vehicle rolled forward. The contact turned off the vehicle but observed that the ignition was in the "RUN" position and while attempting to restart the vehicle to properly shut the vehicle off, the vehicle failed to restart. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the starter motor had burned out and the batteries were drained and needed to be replaced due to an electrical failure. The contact requested information from the dealer about the PCM and was advised that he had missed a software update. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Filed Jul 2, 2024 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Between the transmission slipping since 30k, the engine knocking. The check engine flashing. I have changed the coil packs spark plugs, all filters and still nothing, the auto stop/start does not work it flashes Boggs out and loses power. The whole steering wheel and truck vibrates and shakes to a point you feel like you’re on an incline going up a roller coaster. I have replaced batteries 2x the windows no longer auto roll down when using fobs even w new batteries and re programming electrical system power randomly fails and all lights go out the. Screen goes out stops working for days on end .

Filed Apr 15, 2024 · Transmission · VA

I was driving down the interstate using cruise control. The lane was slowing so I went to accelerate around and the car made a thud noise. After that, the car started to slow and 2 minutes later stated cruise control off then would not shift above 1st gear.

Filed Dec 1, 2023 · Electrical, Transmission · DE

TIPM failure

Filed Nov 7, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · MO

My car randomly won’t start could be due to one of the 4 recalls for my make and model I would like have this investigated

Filed Feb 13, 2023 · Electrical, Engine · TX

Multiple occasions I have taken my vehicle to the local dealership I bought it brand new only owner any time it rains my vehicle stops. I have been going down the highway and it has just shut down in the middle of the highway. My vehicle will no longer start after this last rain and snow dealership is not helping and pretty much says I’m on my own still in the vehicle is paid off and I have had nothing but issues with electrical the car randomly shifting out of gear, brake lights leaking because I feel with water and floorboards, becoming soaked when it rains

Filed Jul 25, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · TN

Throwing codes of of lost communication of body control module and cylinder 3 misfire.

Filed Oct 25, 2019 · Transmission · 29,080 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 dodge durango. While attempting to park the vehicle, the gear shift became stuck in the neutral position. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The contact made multiple attempts to shift the vehicle out of neutral, but was unsuccessful. The contact associated the failure with the federal safety agency campaign number: 18v280000(power train), but the VIN was excluded from the recall. Helfman dodge chrysler jeep ram fiat (7720 katy fwy, suite a, houston, tx 77024, (713) 533-6100) was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The contact was referred to the federal safety agency to have the vehicle added to the recall. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,080.

Filed Jul 1, 2019 · Transmission · 19,000 miles · CA

When coming to a slow stop in a driveway and shifting car into park car will not stay in park and shift back into drive.

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Transmission · 45 miles · FL

A few days after the purchase the car felt a strong blow in the transmission when going from parking to d or from the parking to r. I took it to the dealer where I bought it and after a simple inspection they said they did not find anything I think I'll take it when I have the first maintenance and tell them to go back to review since it is doing it more and more frequently.

Questions about the 2018 Dodge Durango transmission

Does the 2018 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 2018 Dodge Durango, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2018 Dodge Durango transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 11,763 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Dodge Durango transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 18V280000. 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 2018 Dodge Durango problems

Electrical 88Lights 57Engine 28Brakes 26Seats 21Driver assistance 15Fuel system 11Airbags 10Acceleration 6Suspension 6Body 5Visibility 5Steering 3Wheels 3Seat belts 2Tires 1

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