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2005 Dodge Durango Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 217 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2005 Dodge Durango, 14% of all 1,567 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 20 Durango model years. These complaints report 6 crashes and 5 injuries. Median mileage at failure: 110,000 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
217
14% of 1,567
Crashes reported
6
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Median mileage
110,000 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Dodge Durango transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Feb 19, 2005, latest May 4, 2023.

2005 Dodge Durango transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per quarter172005 Q12007 Q32009 Q32012 Q32014 Q32016 Q32018 Q42021 Q3
217 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2005 Q1 to 2023 Q2; peak 2014 Q3 (17).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2005 Dodge Durango

  1. NHTSA 05V460000Oct 6, 2005Transmission & Powertrain256,409 vehicles

    Power train:automatic transmission

    On certain pickup trucks, sport utility and passenger vehicles equipped with 42rle automatic transmissions, the cup plug that retains the park pawl anchor shaft may be improperly installed. If the shaft moves out of position, the vehicle may not be able to achieve 'park' position.

    Risk: If this occurs and the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll away and cause a crash without warning.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect the transmissions and install a bracket to ensure the park pawl anchor shaft is retained in the proper position. The recall began on november 28, 2005. Owners may contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Durango model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 2005217 (14%)
  2. 200655 (6%)
  3. 200718 (9%)
  4. 20084 (4%)
  5. 20091 (8%)
  6. 201151 (6%)
  7. 201237 (6%)
  8. 201334 (5%)
  9. 201442 (5%)
  10. 201538 (8%)
  11. 201630 (19%)
  12. 201723 (11%)
  13. 201813 (6%)
  14. 201913 (9%)
  15. 20203 (5%)
  16. 202110 (5%)
  17. 20229 (16%)
  18. 20239 (30%)
  19. 20245 (36%)
  20. 20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Dodge Durango have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 217 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2005 Dodge Durango, 14% of all complaints for this model year, including 6 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 110,000 miles.
Which Dodge Durango year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2005 Dodge Durango has the most transmission complaints (217), compared with 217 for the 2005.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2005 Dodge Durango?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Dodge Durango concerns the transmission: 05V460000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.