2024 Dodge Durango Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 36%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2024 Dodge Durango, 36% of the 14 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I brought the car to the dealership on June 24th about the car jolting forward and a this coming from the bottom of the car . The car jolts forward when in drive I have 10k miles now after he dealership put 588 miles on my car . Got my car back on July the 20th . I was told that my engine misfired and they had to replace spark plugs on a new car I purchased this car brand new . …”
NHTSA complaint #11749685, filed 2026-07“Vehicle Component Failure Description: The electronic gear shifter intermittently shifts into neutral without the driver pressing the release button or applying the brake, and can also slide back into drive without button engagement. This has occurred multiple times since service on 08/27/2025 and continues to occur. …”
NHTSA complaint #11734986, filed 2026-04“2024 Dodge Durango (SXT Plus, GT Plus, RT trims) Update to my prior complaint regarding a dangerous shifter defect. Defect Description: While driving and pressing the accelerator (no brake, no shifter button pressed), the transmission shifts into Neutral without warning. The vehicle loses propulsion. The instrument cluster does not display or warn that it is in Neutral — no chime, no message, no clear gear indicator. This matches NHTSA Recall 26V262000 (FCA 39D), where the instrument panel fails to show gear selection in other 2024–2025 Stellantis vehicles. …”
NHTSA complaint #11735349, filed 2026-05“2024 Dodge Durango, purchased brand new. AC completely stopped working at 340 miles after buying. Vehicle has had 7+ dealership visits since purchase. Vehicle has been out of service for 40+days total. Currently, vehicle has been at dealer since June 24, 2026 and is still not returned as of July 9, 2026 — 16 days ongoing with no resolution. I request NHTSA look into this. Electrical/HVAC: Constant leaking and repeated failures since 340 miles. AC intermittently will not blow air at all, especially when first starting vehicle. System makes loud hissing/whistling sound from dash. …”
NHTSA complaint #11749377, filed 2026-07Related service bulletins
- 11038329Sep 30, 2026The Customer May Complain About a Popping Noise, Grinding Noise, or an Intermittent No Reverse or Forward Transmission Engagement. The Tech May Find Damaged and/or Worn…
- 11037594Sep 24, 2026Transmission kit - with torque converter
- 11037593Sep 24, 2026Transmission kit - with torque converter
- 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…
- 11029757Feb 27, 2026Flash: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Updates Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle may SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of…
- 11029770Feb 25, 2026Service transmission/check engine warning indicator for the 850RE, 8HP50, 8HP70, 8HP75, 8HP75-PHEV transmissions that have fault codes P07E4, P1DB2, P0716, P1B14, P0733, P1D90…
- 11023176Sep 13, 2025Service Shifter Message Displayed on the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC), Unable to Move the Shifter Out of Park
- 11020636Jul 4, 2025850RE D Clutch Repair Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must have at least 11,265 km (7,000 mi.) and exhibit/set one or…
- 11018453May 12, 2025"Transmission Fluid Please note fluid color/condition/odor is NOT an indicator of transmission health and should not be used as the reason for unit replacement. Visible…
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 2024 Dodge Durango
5 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2024 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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