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2017 Dodge Durango transmission problems

The 2017 Dodge Durango has 23 transmission complaints filed with NHTSA — 8% of the year's total, and roughly flat versus the prior model year.

23

Transmission complaints

8%

Share of year

1

Crash-involved

1

Related recalls

Transmission complaints by year

Durango transmission complaints by model year218 complaints1998: 111 complaints1999: 195 complaints2000: 131 complaints2001: 114 complaints2002: 73 complaints2003: 27 complaints2004: 99 complaints2005: 218 complaints2006: 57 complaints2007: 19 complaints2008: 4 complaints2009: 1 complaints2011: 51 complaints2012: 37 complaints2013: 34 complaints2014: 42 complaints2015: 38 complaints2016: 30 complaints2017: 23 complaints2018: 13 complaints2019: 12 complaints2020: 3 complaints2021: 10 complaints2022: 9 complaints2023: 7 complaints2024: 3 complaints
Durango transmission complaints by model year. Red bars are years to avoid.

Related recalls

17V541000TransmissionAugust 31, 2017 · 4 units

Defect

Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2017 Dodge Durango vehicles. The vehicles may have been assembled with rear axle halfshafts that are too short.

Consequence

If a halfshaft is too short, it may disengage from the differential causing a loss of drive and increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Chrysler has notified owners, and dealers will replace both halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on September 18, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T55.

What owners report

“I STARTED TO BACK OUT OF MY DAUGHTERS GARAGE AND FELT THE TIRE HIT SOMETHING. I DIDN'T WANT TO BACK OVER IT SO I PULLED FORWARD, PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK, OPENED THE DOOR AND STARTED TO GET OUT. I GOT ONE FOOT ON THE GROUND AND THE VEHICLE TOOK OFF IN REVERSE. I WAS THROWN BACK INTO THE SEAT. THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · May 19, 2017 · crash

Common questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2017 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA has 23 complaints about the 2017 Dodge Durango transmission — 8% of all complaints filed for that model year.

Are there recalls for the 2017 Dodge Durango transmission?

Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the transmission: 17V541000.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.