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2018 Dodge Durango Transmission Problems

13 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data

13
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2019Dec 2023
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Transmission Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #18V280000

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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.

Fix: 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.

Owner Complaints (13)

criticalPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2022

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

NHTSA #: 11475802
criticalPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Sep 2018

With less than 4000 miles on my brand new car, the transmission drops from 8th gear to neutral (and would go from reverse to neutral) and lose all power while driving. The engine will rev and nothing happens. You have to place the vehicle in park, turn the car off and back on to get it to work again.

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NHTSA #: 11130964
highPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: May 2025

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.

NHTSA #: 11659333
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2024

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.

NHTSA #: 11598418
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Apr 2024

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.

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NHTSA #: 11583143
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Feb 2023

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.

NHTSA #: 11507120
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Oct 2019

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.

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NHTSA #: 11271109
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Jan 2019

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.

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NHTSA #: 11166487
mediumPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Filed: Oct 2018

Since approximately 4,000 miles we have experience numerous electrical issues. Our back-up camera, navigation, radio, and a/c work intermittently. The dealer initially felt the battery was backfeeding the system causing a short.

NHTSA #: 11139028
mediumPOWER TRAIN
Filed: Mar 2018

We purchased our 2018 dodge durango srt in 02/2018. After 300 miles, all dash lights lit up and a trouble code of esc was displayed. We brought it to the dealer who advised there was water penetration of a wiring harness connector which lead to the axle actuator shorting out.

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NHTSA #: 11082213
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Filed: Dec 2023

TIPM failure

NHTSA #: 11557988
lowPOWER TRAIN,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,ENGINE
Filed: Nov 2023

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

NHTSA #: 11553909
lowPOWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jul 2019

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.

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NHTSA #: 11228708

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