2019 Dodge Durango Transmission Problems
9 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 (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened, which can lead to the gear teeth wearing down. If both pinion gears have their teeth sufficiently worn off, torque power can not be transferred from the front wheels to the driveline, resulting in loss of power while driving and loss of the PARK function when stationary.
Fix: Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.
Owner Complaints (9)
Your engine's oil cooler may fail due to a known design defect in the 3.6L V6 Pentastar engine, causing coolant leaks and catastrophic engine damage that typically occurs around 100,000 miles. The plastic oil cooler is mounted at the top of the engine where it's exposed to heat, causing it to warp and fail. Your mechanic reports this is a widespread issue affecting Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep, and Plymouth vehicles, with some cases requiring a complete engine replacement costing thousands of dollars. A solution may involve replacing the stock plastic oil cooler with an aftermarket metal cooler, or a full engine replacement if damage is severe.
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You noticed water collecting inside your tail lights and drained it by removing a bolt, which caused part of the tail light to burn out. Later, your check engine light came on with a misfire code for cylinder 4, and despite replacing the ignition coil and spark plugs, the problem persisted—a mechanic identified a bad lifter/cam, and Dodge diagnosed a blown head gasket. The service representative initially blamed you, but the mechanic confirmed there were no overheating codes, just the misfire issue. Fixing this will likely require head gasket replacement and possibly valve train components.
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The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while attempting to reverse out of the driveway, the vehicle stalled and failed to shift into the intended gear. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact was able to restart the vehicle. The contact stated while at an intersection, the vehicle stalled a second time. The vehicle was taken to a local independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that the transmission and gear shift module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired due to the VIN not being included in an unidentified recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 79,000.
When my family and I were making an hour long drive to a hotel for the weekend, the check engine light came on briefly, and went off. On the way home, it came on once more and vehicle lost power and i thought it was going to stall but then it was fine. I thought it was from the cold weather but a few days later, the light came on and stayed on. I got P0001 & P000A codes on a reader. It's unsafe in frigid temps to have the risk of vehicle stalling because of this issue & this isn't the 1st computer/sensor/electrical issue I've had with it since I bought it certified new. I think there are multiple computer issues with this model year and just want to make others aware. There is also a recall with the brake system in this vehicle.
The vent tube leading to the transmission came disconnected and sucked up water into my transmission. Leading to the transmission to not have any power. My son and I were in the the car trying to go up the hill when it lost power and started rolling backwards down the hill into traffic with the gas pedal to the floor. The mechanic at dodge said he has no idea how the vent tube was able to suck up that much water into the transmission. There was no lights that came on about the vent tube until it was too late and even then the check engine light would go on and off every time the car was turned off. The car is un drivable and currently at JT Dodge land in Columbia SC. I have notified my Insurance to see if this is something that would be covered l.
The contact owns a 2019 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle started stalling. The contact stated that the vehicle was not accelerating as needed. The contact noticed the drive(d) indicator light was blinking and the vehicle was jerking. There was a park warning light illuminated. The contact was able to drive safely to the side of the road. The contact depressed the brake pedal and shifted the gear shifter into park(P). The contact stated that on another occasion the gear shifter was shifted into reverse(R) however, transmission inadvertently shifted to neutral(N). The vehicle was taken to a local dealer but was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 53,000.
2019 Didge Durango. Purchased used with c.22k miles on the clock. Have driven c2.5k miles and the following has happened 3 times. When accelerating the car seems to lose power momentarily and then gets stuck in third gear. Cannot shift up or down. After parking and restarting the engine the issue is resolved but the check engine light comes on. Goes off sometimes after a few hours, sometimes after 1 or 2 days
THE TRANSMISSION SOUNDS AND FEELS LIKE IT IS WINDING UP AND THEN SHIFTS HARD. THIS GENRALLY HAPPENS RIGHT AFTER I TAKE OFF. IT ALSO SOUNDS LIKE IT WINDS UP AT SPEED AND THEN DOESN'T SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE, EVEN THOUGHT IT SHOWS THAT IT IS IS GEAR 8. THIS IS NOT A ONE TIME OCCURRENCE, IT HAPPENS EVERYDAY. THIS POSES A SAFETY ISSUE S THIS IS A POLICE PATROL VEHICLE AND HAS TO RUN AT HIGH RATES OF SPEED FROM TIME TO TIME. IF THE TRANSMISSION LOCKS UP AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED THIS COULD BE VERY CATASTROPHIC.
ON 10/15/19 I WAS RETURNING MY VEHICLE TO LUSTINE CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE IN WOODBRIDGE, VA FOR ENGINE KNOCKING AND TRANSMISSION THUMPING WHEN (I'M PRETTY SURE I HIT A BUMP ON THE HIGHWAY) AND THE WHOLE ELECTRONIC DASHBOARD FLICKER VERY FAST AND THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN. I ARRIVED AT THE DEALERSHIP, THEY VERIFIED A MALFUNCTION CODE AND SENT ME HOME TO RETURN ANOTHER DAY BECAUSE THEY DIDN'T HAVE ANY LOANER VEHICLE TO GIVE ME. I HAVE LOUD ENGINE KNOCKING, THUMPING TRANSMISSION AND THE AC BLOWER DIDN'T WORK OCTOBER 1, 2019.