2001 Dodge Durango Automatic Transmission Problems
- 50
- 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 50 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- light came · 5 records
- engine light · 5 records
- problems transmission · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 30–60k mi | 8 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission
Transmission will not engage while shifting the gears. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that transmission needed to be replaced. *ak *mr
ODI 10057863
Automatic Transmission
My durango is always serviced when needed. Oil is changed every 3000 miles or 3 months which ever comes first. Last time it was taken to the dealership for service everything checked out ok. All of a sudden after 2,000 the transmission goes out. I called daimler chrysler to ask if it had a warranty they responded that the warranty was for 36,000 miles or 3 years. I have taken it to 2 mechanics and they have both…
ODI 10051415
Automatic Transmission
2001 dodge durango has repeated transmission failures. Over drive will engage by itself causing temperature light to come on after a period of time. I have spent over a 1000.00 form 6/2003 to 11/2003 for the same problem. *la
ODI 10047481
Automatic Transmission
I have 35,000 miles on my durango and have had 2 transmission rebuilds. I have also had shift linkage problems after the last rebuild and the dealer performed the shifting recall in 2002. All transmission issues. I am looking for resolution and a buy back of this vehicle. I do not feel confident about the transmission rebuild and the overall reliability of this vehicle. I am seeking the lemon law in my state but, i…
ODI 10043701
Automatic Transmission
I currently own a 2001 dodge durango. The vehicle is serviced on a regular basis. I just turned 40,000 miles. I felt a slight pause in the transmission when starting out. I took the vehicle in to have the transmission checked. The transmission has to be replaced. I filed a complaint with daimler chrysler. They gave me the standard answer. "3 years or 36,000 miles." we are not responsible. Please look into this…
ODI 10041331
Automatic Transmission
While driving at any speed automatic transmission doesn't shift properly, and makes loud noise. Dealer notified. Consumer had extended warranty. Dealer won't take vehicle any more to dealer since he can't find anything wrong.*ak
ODI 10041840
Automatic Transmission
Intermittently vehicle will not go into the proper gear. For example, consumer will place the gear into reverse and press the accelerator,but vehicle will go forward. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that this was normal. *ak
ODI 10053841
Automatic Transmission
The air condition will not blow out cool air. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
ODI 8022519
Automatic Transmission
While traveling on the highway without prior warning. The vehicle will stall and vibrate and will not restart. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts
ODI 8022517
Automatic Transmission
Transmission clunk at low speeds when automatic transmission shifts from second to third.
ODI 10045041
Automatic Transmission
This car is only one year old and the transmission went out. This is unheard of. The veichle has been in the shop for over a week leaving me with no transportation. No arrangement were made for a free rental because i did not have an extended warranty on a one year old car!. Unhappy customer.*ak
ODI 766079
Automatic Transmission · Park/Neutral Start Interlock Switch
Consumer put vehicle in drive while foot was on the brake, while easing off the brake, the vehicle jerked and went backward causing the driver door to hit the consumer in the face and the consumer to fall out onto the pavement, consumer noticed that the gear shown was drive not reverse. *slc
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 755724
Automatic Transmission
Transmission slips out of gear while driving 35-40 mph, when in reverse it will shift to neutral. Dealer replaced transmission range sensor, tcm and quicklearn. On 30 april 2002 at 5 mph transmission slipped from drive to neutral.*jb
ODI 8009018
Automatic Transmission · Gasoline
After vehicle sits for a while and when starting, it makes a loud noise. Does not have full acceleration power. Will not pull. Took to dealer, and dealer indicated problem was the fan. *ak dealer has replaced the air conditioner compressor and added insulation between the firewall and air conditioner, however noises and lack of power still exists. *slc
ODI 8006650
Automatic Transmission · Vehicle Speed Control
1) car races as if in high gear (while in reverse and then in drive) but won't move unless you floor it. After 200ft. Of flooring it ..it drops into gear and runs normally. The problem is intermittent and not specific to cold weather but engine is usually cold.. 2)problem is common to durangos...car shifts freely from park to reverse or any other gear without having to engage the brake.*ak
ODI 761839
Automatic Transmission · Gear Position Indication (Prndl) · Vehicle Speed Control
When gear shift lever is put all the way into park positioning, sometimes vehicle will not indicate it is in any gear at all. There is a square which surrounds the p, d, n, etc. On the gear indicator, and none of them will be outlined. In addition to sometimes not indicating the car is in gear, it can be in a different gear than indicated. It can say it is in drive but when accelorator is depressed the vehicle does…
ODI 753661
Automatic Transmission
Wife drove forward into a parking space. Shifted to reverse (automatic electronic transmission) and backed up to straighten vehicle. Shifted to drive. Applied gas, and vehicle continued in reverse. Backed into curb and mailbox, shifted into 2nd. Vehicle continued in reverse, shifted into 1st. Vehicle continued in reverse, shut motor off and restarted vehicle. Everything back to normal. Dealer tested vehicle and…
Crash reported
ODI 10006517
Automatic Transmission
Having problem with reverse gear. The consumer was unable to place the vehicle in reverse. Dealer notified.*ak the consumer stated when the gear was placed in reverse, the vehicle did not move, it only revved. The gear had to be placed into park and then reverse to get the vehicle to move. The vehicle also went into neutral on its own while the consumer was driving. *jb *nm
ODI 8016315
Automatic Transmission
At 22000 miles, my transmission started jerking while driving at any speed. It was taken to the dealer and repaired but is doing the jerking again. The rear tumble seats would not fold properly, took it to dealer...problem repaired. At 25080 miles a bearing spun, took to the dealer and they will not repair it. It is still at the dealership.*ak
ODI 760361
Automatic Transmission
Automatic transmission failed to shift gears while driving. Rpms have to reach a high level before transmission shifted into passing gear. Vehicle taken to dealer, and informed consumer nothing could be found. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
ODI 886303
Automatic Transmission · Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Electrical System · Gasoline · Hinge And Attachments · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control
The transmission makes noise when putting in reverse. The consumer stated that he had continuous problems with the transmission, but the dealer can not duplicate the problem, on two occasions when backing up, the transmission popped back into park and locked up. *yh
ODI 564246
Air Conditioner · Automatic Transmission · Engine · Rear · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering
Consumer experienced the engine light illuminating, shaking when braking at high speeds, steering noises and shifter popping in place. *ph also, consumer experienced noise in the rear end and transmission not shifting properly. Dealer said the check engine light illuminated for no reason at all and was reset. Consumer went to a different dealer and put a new computer because it's a small sensor in the emission…
ODI 10066865
Automatic Transmission
Consumer stated while traveling noticed vehicle would not change out of gear due to transmission slipping. *ak
ODI 10042090
Automatic Transmission
TS
ODI 8022520
Automatic Transmission
Consumer state while five year old child was pass through front to back seat with vehicle running child pants leg pull gear shift into drive causing vehicle to run into garage without depressing the brake pedal. Please provide further information. Ts
ODI 8022348