How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Dodge Durango have?

NHTSA lists 37 complaints in the transmission & powertrain area for the 2012 Durango, which is 6% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Durango transmission?

No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2012 Durango.

At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2012 Durango?

The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2012 Durango is 49,958 miles.

Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?

NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2012 Durango, with no injuries reported.

What kind of transmission problems do owners describe?

Owners describe the vehicle entering limp mode, the gear display showing '4' instead of 'D' with a power loss, difficulty shifting out of drive, a power drop-off around 22 to 27 mph, and a leaking transmission cooler.

2012 Dodge Durango Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 37 transmission & powertrain complaints for the 2012 Dodge Durango, 6% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 49,958. No related recalls are listed for this area.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 37; 6% of 640
Crashes reported: 2
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 49,958 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Vehicles unexpectedly enter 'limp mode' while pulling into or merging with traffic, cutting power and forcing a slow pull to the roadside.
The gear display shows the numeral '4' instead of 'D' after shifting from park to drive, accompanied by a noticeable loss of power on acceleration.
Some owners report the transmission will not shift into park or reverse, with one case traced to snow packed into the drive shaft area.
Drivers describe a power drop-off or hesitation in the 22 to 27 mph range when accelerating at a normal pace.
A transmission cooler and connecting hoses were found leaking fluid, traced to a soldered joint on the cooler's end cap.

When 2012 Dodge Durango transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Dec 21, 2011, latest Nov 19, 2024.

37 complaints filed with NHTSA from Dec 2011 to Nov 2024; peak Sep 2016 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2012 Dodge Durango

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by Durango model year

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

201151 (6%)
201237 (6%)
201334 (5%)
201442 (5%)
201538 (8%)
201630 (19%)
201723 (11%)
201813 (6%)
201913 (9%)
20203 (5%)
202110 (5%)
20229 (16%)
20239 (30%)
20245 (36%)
20250 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2012 Dodge Durango have?: NHTSA lists 37 complaints in the transmission & powertrain area for the 2012 Durango, which is 6% of the 640 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Dodge Durango transmission?: No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for the transmission & powertrain area on the 2012 Durango.
At what mileage do transmission problems show up on the 2012 Durango?: The median mileage at failure for transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2012 Durango is 49,958 miles.
Did the transmission problems cause any crashes?: NHTSA data shows 2 crashes and 0 fires linked to transmission & powertrain complaints on the 2012 Durango, with no injuries reported.
What kind of transmission problems do owners describe?: Owners describe the vehicle entering limp mode, the gear display showing '4' instead of 'D' with a power loss, difficulty shifting out of drive, a power drop-off around 22 to 27 mph, and a leaking transmission cooler.