2015 Dodge Durango Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 8%of 504 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 29,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2015 Dodge Durango, 8% of the 504 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 29,000 miles. 17 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I have expected unintended roll away on two occasions. The truck was running and put in park and as I exited the vehicle it rolled forward. The first time it hit a parked car, in a parking lot, no damage resulted. The second time was in the driveway, I manged to stop it with out incident. This Durango is equipped with the electronic rotary shifter.”
NHTSA complaint #10936741, filed 2016-12, 18,000 miles“This vehicle has rolled back while in park at least 4 times now. Yesterday being the most severe as I was standing behind the vehicle when unloading groceries in my driveway. The vehicle rolled back over me injuring my leg. Luckily my kids were not behind the vehicle or it could have been really dangerous. I know longer feel safe with this vehicle. It was purchased used through carmax.”
NHTSA complaint #11074674, filed 2018-02, 36,000 miles“Afrter 2 months of ownership with 73000 miles on it this SUV its turning off while driving this is the 5th time it happends while is off wipers move by it selfs doors and alarm open and closes just like its haunted took it to the dealer and they say nithing wrong with it im afraid for my life and my kids I have read and seen a lot a lot of complaints about thus issue and Dodge has done nothing about it !! While driving this dead trap”
NHTSA complaint #11320284, filed 2020-04, 10 miles“I was parked in my driveway on a slight decline and the vehicle was running and in park and I ran into the house to grab something and when I looked back it was rolling down the driveway and crashed and got stuck in between two trees. The vehicle is now totaled.”
NHTSA complaint #11084436, filed 2018-04, 68,525 miles“My wife put her 2015 Durango into park and exited the vehicle. She was standing at my passenger window speaking to me when her car suddenly rolled toward her. The Durango pinned her between it and my vehicle from the chest down.”
NHTSA complaint #11257245, filed 2019-09, 66,523 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11031337Apr 8, 2026Power Liftgate Inoperative.
- 11030138Mar 9, 2026The vehicle will exhibit a service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the following transmission models: 845RE, 8HP45, 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV…
- 11010205Oct 30, 2024Plate - Planetary
- 10212248Mar 30, 2022Oil Filter If a Mopar Oil Filter is not available, use a filter that meets or exceeds USCAR36 specification and is compatible with semi and full synthetic oils. Recommended…
- 10194007Apr 17, 2021No Start Intermittently, Vehicle Requires Multiple Keyless Push To Start Attempts To Start Vehicle, Intermittent Key Not Detected Message
- 10221150Apr 16, 2021Gear Ratio DTC?s, Transmission Shift Concerns, Does Not Shift At Times, Shudders
- 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…
- 10224022Nov 5, 2020(Rev. A) Power Inverter Load Ratings
- 10229255Jul 22, 2020Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of…
- 10221685Jul 22, 2020Transmission Oil Pan, Heater (TMU), Tube or O-ring Applies to vehicles equipped with 8 speed transmissions only; if you have a leak that appears to be at the pan the use of…
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 2015 Dodge Durango
197 complaintsElectrical system
95 complaintsSeats
91 complaintsOther or unknown
47 complaintsAir bags
42 complaintsEngine
38 complaintsFuel system
22 complaintsBody and structure
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSeat belts
16 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsSuspension
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 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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