2009 Dodge Durango Transmission Problems
3 owner-reported transmission complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Transmission Recalls (1)
POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Chrysler is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured from February 27, 2008, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through October 20, 2011; model year 2009-2011 Dodge Dakota trucks manufactured from February 27, 2007, through June 30, 2009, and from December 1, 2009, through September 30, 2011; model year 2009 Chrysler Aspen trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008; and model year 2009 Dodge Durango trucks manufactured from January 3, 2008, through December 18, 2008. The rear axle pinion nut may loosen due to an undersized pinion spline that can allow relative motion between the nut and companion flange.
Fix: On November 7, 2013 Chrysler notified owners that dealers would install a pinion nut retainer, free of charge. In July 2015, and under a consent order with NHTSA, the company agreed to offer owners three options for remedying their vehicles: perform the original remedy, offer to repurchase the vehicle at the fair market value plus 10%, or offer an additional incentive offer towards the purchase of a new Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, or Fiat vehicle. Chrysler will notify owners of the new recall options in a letter expected to be mailed on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler at 1-800-247-9753. Chrysler's recall campaign number is N08.
Owner Complaints (3)
Your Durango is leaking oil due to a failed transmission oil cooler. A mechanic confirmed the part is defective, and this has apparently been a widespread problem affecting multiple vehicles. The part is on back order, and you're waiting for the manufacturer to send a replacement once it becomes available.
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Your Dodge Durango lurches and thumps when braking at low speeds. A mechanic identified a loose rear axle pinion nut as the cause. Although Chrysler has issued a recall for this same problem on 9.25 rear axles, your vehicle has an 8.25 rear axle and was not included in the recall. The repair will likely involve tightening or replacing the rear axle pinion nut and lock washer.
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Your 2009 Dodge Durango 4WD is lurching and thumping when you brake at low speeds. A mechanic identified the problem as a loose rear axle pinion nut, which is actually part of a recall (N08130925-051) for this model — but only for vehicles with a 9.25 rear axle. Your vehicle has an 8.25 rear axle, so Chrysler says the recall doesn't apply to you, even though you have the same problem. The repair will likely involve tightening or replacing the pinion nut in your rear axle.
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