1999 Dodge Durango Automatic Transmission Problems
- 71
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 71 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 24 records
- lower ball · 6 records
- upper ball · 6 records
- transmission replaced · 6 records
- second gear · 5 records
- same problem · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 14 |
| 60–100k mi | 12 |
| 100–150k mi | 11 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical
1999 dodge durango. Stall out while driving for no reason! Look at some of these websites.... Http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml 120 complaints of the same nature! Do something about this!!!! *tr
ODI 10360931
Automatic Transmission
Transmission in my 1999 dodge durango has begun to slip and its pulling hard. It won't go into 2nd or 3rd without me depress the gas pedal. I've tried transmission fix lubricant, changed the fluid and filter, and tuneup. I've been reading from several websites that people are having the same problem with the transmission and dodge won't do anything about it. People work too hard to have their vehicles maintained and…
ODI 10332427
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. The contact was able to restart the vhicle after waiting approximately forty minutes. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated the engine would have to be rebuilt. The contact had the vehicle repaired, however, the failure continued. The contact believed there was a failure…
ODI 10419828
Automatic Transmission · Electrical · Electrical System · Fuel System, Other · Mechanical
Component: electrical system details: i own a 1999 dodge durango it has 130000 miles on for the past 2 months it just shuts off no power to gauges and engine dies just like i turned the engine off doesn't matter where you are just have to wait about 30 min and will start back up this is very dangerous to my family after searching the web for this problem i noticed several other people have the same problem this…
ODI 10282690
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Suspension
1999 dodge durango-so many problems with this vehicle. Had to replace the computer due to overheating-common problem i hear. Now the upper and lower ball joints are bad and need replaced or my tires could fall off? Lots of information that this is an extremely common problem and very very dangerous. Other years of derange have been recalled because of ball joints being bad. I have not had an accident yet and am…
ODI 10258236
Automatic Transmission
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that as he started the vehicle, the brake, check engine, and anti lock brake warning lights all illuminated. The contact was able to drive the vehicle but with very limited power. The vehicle was resistant to acceleration yet the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told…
ODI 10380097
Automatic Transmission · Front
I own a 1999 dodge durango, and like many, almost scary amounts of other dodge customers, am having numerous issues with this vehicle which provide extreme safety hazards to the drivers and occupants. One of which is an upper ball joint issue, which was recalled on the 2000 model year, but not other years with the same design flaw. Another of which is the automatic transmission not shifting properly, or at all…
ODI 10249123
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While the vehicle was parked at a boat dock, it shifted out of park and into reverse. The vehicle landed in the water. The vehicle was declared to be destroyed by the contact's insurance company. There were no injuries, but a police report was filed. The vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 01v077000 and 07v555000 for the 2001 dodge durango for the automatic…
Crash reported
ODI 10247777
Automatic Transmission
While driving at 65 mph heard a loud noise and smoke coming from under the suv with loss of speed. Pulled over and saw a fire. I put it our and had the truck towed. Upon returning home and inspecting the transmission it was split all the way around and was spraying transmission fluid on the exhaust. Transmission was replaced and new dodge transmission lasted 7 months and lost reverse. *tr
Fire reported
ODI 10219572
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Frontal
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 35 mph, the vehicle struck a light pole while attempting to avoid crashing into two other vehicles. The drivers side air bag failed to deploy and the contact sustained a large bump on his head and a cut on his upper lip. The contact has a police report and the report of the damage to his vehicle. The vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. The current…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10191730
Automatic Transmission
1.engine increased in rpms without properly shifting into 3rd gear, have to let off throttle entirely to allow transmission to shift 2. Transmission is starting to fail 3. Tbd whether or not to sell or salvage
ODI 10187880
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Cruise Control · Engine And Engine Cooling · Upper Ball Joint
Over the last three years of operating the vehicle (2005-2007): 1. Fire in the front wheel assembly after 1.5 hours of 4-wheel drive - 1100$ replace 2. Speed sensor failure ($500 work) 3. Engine failure on the highway @80 mph - $7000 replace and other costs, lucky survived 4. Joint balls replace (about 400$) 5. Ac failure ($960 repair) 6. Now parked - transmission/engine joint oil leak, estimated $1200 repair. *jb
Fire reported
ODI 10182059
Automatic Transmission
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. At 30 mph the gear shift malfunctioned and the contact was unable to shift gears. Once the contact's foot was removed from the accelerator pedal the vehicle began to shift gears properly. The mechanic stated that a new transmission was needed. The failure mileage was 129000.*ak
ODI 10185999
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel Pump · Upper Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated that the engine malfunctioned in the vehicle as early as june first of 2005. The vehicle was taken to the dealers and left with them for one week to under-go diagnostic testing. The dealer determined through the testing that the problem was pertaining to the fuel pump and replaced the part. The vehicle began to experience more problems concerning stalling and all the warning lights…
ODI 10162348
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical
I purchased a 1999 durango in jan of 2000. I have had numerous problems including rebuilding the transmission. My biggest complaint is the engine sludge and spark knock. I have had the oil pump and screen replaced twice as well as the upper intake gaskets. It is my understanding that the upper intake gaskets leak internally causing oil consumption, spark knock, and eventually oil sludge and engine failure. Chrysler…
ODI 10168118
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Tie Rod Assembly
Defective joints & tie rods, faulty oil pump, transmission shifting problems, faulty water pump, bad rotors. *nm
ODI 10155694
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuel System, Gasoline
I have a 1999 dodge durango with 73,000 miles. We had the transmission replaced and other major repairs done to it last year. Since then it has given us nothing but trouble. This car is our family car so we travel everywhere with the kids in the back. It has stalled and died on us often. At times on the freeway in the middle of traffic and other times in the middle of intersections. The power steering goes and so do…
ODI 10142509
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension
I have had repeated problems with my '99 dodge durango that started with the engine light going on in september 27, 2005 and is now the need for a new cpm. The car intermittent stalls while riding down the road at 55mph or after idling at stop light & turning left (power steering goes out and car blocks intersection/traffic) - "no bus" appears on mileage, everything shuts off. Seems to happens on days when the…
ODI 10200413
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Suspension · Switch
In january of 05 had to have both upper and lower ball joints replaced, control arm, front brakes and new tires as a result of bad f/e suspension. Now today the speed sensor (and i am hoping that's it) has gone out on the transmission. I have had two window motor failures, a sudden drop in oil pressure causing the truck to stall and there is something wrong with the electrical system. There have been many complaints…
ODI 10135497
Automatic Transmission
Transmission not shifting right, engine reving to high. Transmission had to b transmission went out 2nd gear bad not shifting right. Transmission had to be rebuilt, this car had only 67000 miles on it. Transmission was serviced at 35000 miles never had trouble before.i think transmission should holdup longer than this. Also car har idle problem when engine is warm after restart, when coming to a stop at redlight car…
ODI 10125219
Automatic Transmission · Labels · Seat Belts · Wheels
At christmastime our transmission began acting up. We believed the harsh winter weather was causing the problem bc once the engine heated up, the vehicle drove just fine. At any rate, we took in to be serviced in march and had the 4x4 rear differentials flushed and serviced and the fluid changed. While it was in for that repair (at a dealership) they called and said the 2 front ball joints needed to be replaced. We…
Crash reported
ODI 10121628
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheel Bearing
Started with rebuilt transmission, then sludged in motor. Had to replace motor with only 120,000 miles motor and transmission 5,000. Also had to replace ball joints, tie rods and bearings cost $1,000*ak
ODI 10118101
Automatic Transmission
While driving at approximately 70 mph there was a crack in the transmission. Owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and owner was informed that the transmission appeared as if the driver had been going 80 mph, then suddenly shifted the vehicle into park. Then, owner contacted the manufacturer, who claimed that vehicle had too many miles on it, and there was nothing else they could do. *ak
ODI 10118886
Automatic Transmission · Lower Ball Joint
My durango steering had been out of control i took it to a mechanic and both front ball joints are bad and it is leaking transmission fluid from the front seal.it is costing 700.00 to be fixed. This is money i do not have. I have owned the car 1 and a half years.it was supposed to be reliable transportation. *ak
ODI 10114473
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
Our transmission would not shift to 3rd gear,removed,rebuilt and re-install, exchanged torque converter needed, replaced all solenoids and switch 12/31/04 started around 80,000 miles. Work done @ 80751. I am one of 3 people that i know who have (or had) a 99 durango on my sons hockey team, all have had trouble with tranny, 1 at 64,000 miles, fixed and traded, other has same symptoms as ours, has 72,000 miles.--…
ODI 10105611