1999 Dodge Durango Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 181about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,967 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,700miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 181 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 1999 Dodge Durango, 9% of the 1,967 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,700 miles. 18 of these say a crash was involved and 6 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Abs parking brake light on. No code comes through scanner. Transmission drags and shifts improperly throughout. During slippery snow conditions not able to brake with ABS is very dangerous for my family and others on the road. There are many reviews regarding this issue with the Dodge Durango and this should be a very important matter due to all the Dodge durangoso on the road. I have been to a couple mechanics that don't exactly know what the actual problem is and that is not ok. Safety first!”
NHTSA complaint #10969842, filed 2017-04, 164,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10219572, filed 2008-02, 107,000 miles“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.”
NHTSA complaint #10114473, filed 2005-03, 69,000 miles“While on the highway, my Durango suddenly pulled to the left. All attempts to steer or use the brakes failed and my car went into a spin and hit the barrier wall of a bridge two times. The police report states that the cause of crash is that the driver lost control of her vehicle when the left rear tire/rim separated from the axle.”
NHTSA complaint #10033318, filed 2003-08, 40,000 miles“Just started shutting of after it runs about 5 min or it is over 75 degrees my wife was driving and she did not no what to do I told her to coast to side of road and called to get towed in got it home and it started right up but died a few min after that again still don't have it fixed , we do not have the money it cost for the parts need something done there is a lot of problems from what I red about these problems on the Dodge durangos have 2 Dodge trucks and never had any problems so they really should be a recall on them.”
NHTSA complaint #10463284, filed 2012-06, 165,720 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10136906Jan 30, 2014Part Description: Seal - Shift Shaft on RFE transmissions Issue Description: This seal (04799346) is replaceable with Seal Kit (68235551AA), which includes a seal and retainer…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 20% |
| 2024 | 5 | 36% |
| 2023 | 9 | 28% |
| 2022 | 9 | 15% |
| 2021 | 10 | 5% |
| 2020 | 3 | 5% |
| 2019 | 13 | 9% |
| 2018 | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 | 23 | 11% |
| 2016 | 30 | 19% |
| 2015 | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 | 42 | 5% |
| 2013 | 34 | 5% |
| 2012 | 37 | 6% |
| 2011 | 51 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 4 | 4% |
| 2007 | 18 | 9% |
| 2006 | 55 | 6% |
| 2005 | 217 | 14% |
| 2004 | 99 | 9% |
| 2003 | 24 | 7% |
| 2002 | 71 | 17% |
| 2001 | 106 | 16% |
| 2000 | 120 | 11% |
| 1999 | 181 | 9% |
| 1998 | 103 | 11% |
Other parts of the 1999 Dodge Durango
1,102 complaintsEngine cooling
281 complaintsElectrical system
181 complaintsBrakes
173 complaintsSteering
170 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
58 complaintsAir bags
50 complaintsFuel system
48 complaintsVehicle speed control
38 complaintsOther or unknown
34 complaintsEngine
31 complaintsSeats
31 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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