2011 Dodge Durango Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 51about this part
- Share
- 6%of 800 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,624miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 51 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2011 Dodge Durango, 6% of the 800 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,624 miles. 2 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The neutral button has became stuck which sends a message on the dash to shift in neutral for tow mode or to drive 3-5mph to put in low awd so I did according to owners manual and now the transfer case is stuck in neutral for towing behind rv neutral button is stuck so now it is unavailable to drive, which leads me to believe a faulty neutral switch if you read Dodge forums others have had same issues”
NHTSA complaint #11060916, filed 2018-01, 188,000 miles“Our Durango has had major issues since the day we bought it. We have nearly died in three occassions due to malfunctioning of the vehicle for issues the manufacturer was well aware of and did not address in a timely fashion. We have spent thousands upon thousands of dollars on repairs including replacing the tipm, altenator (twice), brake booster, #2 engine cylinder, transmission intercooler, and dozens of other issues. …”
NHTSA complaint #10854996, filed 2016-04, 90,000 miles“I was driving the SUV in about 30 degree weather attempting to enter the highway when I lost almost all engine power simultaneously the check engine light tripped. Luckily there were no vehicles behind me, I was able to make it to the next exit. The code tripped was : po6dd mod $00 engine oil pressure control circuit performance/stuck off. Is this safe? And do the electrical issues with the other modules have any effect on this?”
NHTSA complaint #10673106, filed 2015-01, 44,750 miles“My vehicle was in motion on a city street when it completely shut down without warning. The engine stalled and there was no power to the vehicle whatsoever. I was unable to steer, brake, put the car in neutral, roll down windows, unlock doors, or have my hazard lights on. I was blocking traffic and had no way to signal to other drivers that my vehicle was stalled in the middle of the road. After having it towed to the dealer, I was told the alternator shorted out, which in turn fried the battery and powertrain module. …”
NHTSA complaint #11001477, filed 2017-06, 64,000 miles“I initially bought the 2011 Dodge Durango from gillman nissan of rosenberg tx. Three months after buying it all of the electrical on the vehicle went haywire while driving on the interstate and stalled out. My husband looked at it and had it towed to gillman nissan where they determined it was a powertrain issue where it was sent to Dodge. After it was sent to Dodge they stated that it wasn't a warranty issue and forced my husband to pay the towing and an additional fee of $100 to look at it. …”
NHTSA complaint #10671646, filed 2015-01, 38,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221097Apr 7, 2021Transmission Kit with Torque Converter 1. All Promaster (VF) 3.6L/62TE equipped vehicles. If the transmission bracket to the transmission case fasteners are removed during…
- 10121826Nov 9, 2016Steering Column If vehicle comes in for steering column replacement, verify column installed. Go to Info Column in Star Parts and open the flow chart to determine which column is…
- 10215978May 11, 2013Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) - Transfer Case Operational Enhancements This bulletin involves flashing the Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) Owners may indicate that…
- 10188673May 11, 2013Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) - Transfer Case Operational Enhancements This bulletin involves flashing the Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) Owners may indicate that…
- 10136851May 11, 2013Flash: Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) - Transfer Case Operational Enhancements This bulletin involves flashing the Drivetrain Control Module (DCTM) Owners may indicate that…
- 10069234May 11, 2013Summary to be provided on a future date.
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 2011 Dodge Durango
514 complaintsEngine
180 complaintsFuel system
135 complaintsBrakes
83 complaintsOther or unknown
50 complaintsSteering
27 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsElectronic stability control
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsExterior lighting
18 complaintsInterior lighting
12 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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