2000 Dodge Durango Automatic Transmission Problems
- 62
- 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 62 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 1 indicate fire
What owners report
- provide further · 7 records
- further information · 6 records
- wheel drive · 4 records
- replaced transmission · 4 records
- engine light · 4 records
- summary listed · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 60–100k mi | 11 |
| 1–30k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
While driving the automatic transmission didn't shift properly due to a defective output sensor. The dealer has been notified. *nlm
ODI 10017783
Automatic Transmission
Transmission failed causing vehicle not to accelerate.*jb..*ak
ODI 10010072
Automatic Transmission
Occasionally transmission will not engage when attempting to accelerate from a stop. Transmission is in drive but acts as if in park or neutral. This has happened several times when attempting to pull away after stopping for a traffic light. *nlm
ODI 10013844
Automatic Transmission
A moaning noise from my transmission while it is in reverse. *la
ODI 10043160
12v/24v/48v Battery · Automatic Transmission · Latch
The battery was replaced by the dealer on three different occasions, the transmission was replaced last year, and there was a problem with the door lock system. *jb
ODI 10006870
Automatic Transmission
Auto transmission does not engage when in drive , acts like in neutral or park. Oil changes and transmission fluid has been serviced . Dealer wants over $3000.00 for a rebuilt transmission. This is a safty issuse dodge needs to look into. *jb
ODI 10008500
Automatic Transmission
Transmission has irregular shifts between gears. It seems to fluctuate between 1st and 2nd gear, or like it can't pick which gear it wants to be in. Transmission clunks between drive and reverse. Larson dodge in puyallup told me it was normal and that i should pay for a transmission fluid change even though it was still under factory warranty. Said it needs synthetic tranny fluid. Only 30k miles on it.*ak
ODI 10029252
Automatic Transmission · Steering · Upper Ball Joint
After two weeks of purchasing our (2 years old @ that time)durango, as we were driving we heard a loud screaching noise, we found a piece that appearantly broke off, it had to do with the brakes we were told. Later our transmission wasnt functioning properly, it needed new sensor. When steering it screaches (had problem right after purchasing) and its been getting worse, we took it to dealer and they flushed power…
ODI 10098506
Automatic Transmission
Transmisison slips when changing from 1 to 2 and 2 to 3. Dealer says i am a "good customer" and will "extend" warranty to cover this for a $250 deductible, or this would have cost me $2300. I appreciate the effort, but i believe chrysler has a problem with this family of transmissions. I have 36.5k miles, the 36 months portion was up in october. There are several persons at work who have experienced same type…
ODI 10000644
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling
While driving the engine light illuminated; also , the transmission light. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and dealer reset memory, 60 miles later the transmission failed. Please provide any further information. Ts....*ak
ODI 10001314
Automatic Transmission
Faulty transmission on the 3rd transmission in the first 75k. The first gear went out on all three within 20k miles of install. *la
ODI 10041401
Automatic Transmission
Transmission went out of over drive while driving down the freeway, would not go back into over drive, "check engine" light came on 5 different times, dealer first told me i may not have replaced gas cap properly after filling with gas, dealer worked on durango each time under warranty, dealer finally changed transmission fluid and seals and re-booted or re-programmed computer and check engine light is finally off.…
ODI 10016194
Automatic Transmission · Rear
While driving at 40 mph vehicle suddenly came to a holt. Vehicle would not go into reverse or drive. Vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer stated it was rear alignment. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8018813
Automatic Transmission
Without prior warning vehicle shut down while traveling on highway. Transmission blew out. Dealership is aware of problem.*ak
ODI 8015637
Automatic Transmission · Unknown Or Other
Engine check light came on. Took vehicle to dealer ,and they were trying to correct transmission problem. Please provide any further information.*ak
ODI 8014252
Automatic Transmission
Durango fails to up shift at redline from first gear to second, when gear selector is in drive. Engine hits rev limiter repeatedly. Took to suburban chrysler (saint paul), where i was told this is normal operation. I agree the engine should have a rev limiter if the transmission doesn't shift (my complaint). Not only did suburban chrysler (saint paul) waste a whole day of having my durango, they used a half a tank a…
ODI 10014431
Automatic Transmission
Transmission needing complete overhaul at 55,000 miles
ODI 10003515
Automatic Transmission · Exterior · Mechanical · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
Transmission "grabbing" and "slipping" in all gears. Most noticable on the highway. Transmission goes from overdrive to one and sometimes two lower gears at highway speed. Vehilcle will jump and sputter. Vehicle was taken to dealer who did not get it repaired. It was also taken to my local mechanic, who says it's a lemon. (i have no faith in the dealer who sold me the garbage after they claimed to have not figured…
ODI 10095956
Automatic Transmission · Differential Unit
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
ODI 757000
Automatic Transmission · Pump
When getting into third gear transmission would not shift, transmission will roar up, dealership replaced transmission twice. *ak consumer is stating that the mechanic told them, that dodge has had a history of problems with bad seals in their transmissions,consumer feels that dodge should pay for the second transmission replacement. *yd
ODI 6900597
Automatic Transmission · Body · Gasoline · Rear · Seats · Vehicle Speed Control
Consumer states fender fell off drivers side, dealer installed two wheel well fasteners, consumer states that rail dust covers vehicle at rear, consumer states rattling, squeaking, crunching or moaning noise throughout vehicle over bumps, dealer replaced anti rattle clip, and both rear left springs, vehicle lunges forward with brake on at stops, dealer found throttle valve was scored and replaced valve body,…
ODI 8003611
Automatic Transmission · Interior/Under Dash · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
Pulled into garage and car would not go into park, reverse, drive, etc. - digital gauge on the dash showed that the car was in gear 1. The car felt like it was in park although we had a difficult time turning the car off since gears would not work properly. Even though the car was in park, it was able to be rocked back and forth as if it was in neutral.we had it towed away on a flatbed to the dealer since we were…
ODI 748652
Automatic Transmission · Idler And Attachment · Steering · Suspension
Since day one this vehicle has been in and out of dealership, from transmisson problems, steering , noises. I stopped bringing in truck at 30,000 miles when my warranty expired, and know i just have live with it.*ak
ODI 10098139
Automatic Transmission · Axle Assembly · Front · Rack And Pinion · Seats
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
ODI 745333
Automatic Transmission
Vehicle experienced loss of power after driving 50 miles or more. Next day vehicle was driven to the dealer without any problem; dealer inspected vehicle and was unable to duplicate the problem. Please provide any further details. *ak
ODI 868765