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2014 Dodge Durango Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Dodge Durango, 5% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 32,250. No related recalls are on file for this issue. The most common pattern is vehicles rolling away after being shifted into park.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
42
5% of 782
Crashes reported
7
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
6
Median mileage
32,250 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

  • Owners report the vehicle rolling forward or backward after being shifted into park, sometimes striking objects, trees, or people.
  • Several complaints describe the shifter appearing to be in park while the vehicle still moves, with no warning before it rolls.
  • Some drivers report hesitation or delayed acceleration when trying to speed up between 20 and 30 mph.
  • Owners describe the transmission getting stuck in a single gear (D6) and refusing to shift up or down, sometimes with the engine light coming on.
  • One complaint describes sudden deceleration and an unexpected downshift from a high gear, accompanied by dashboard warnings and electrical display failures.
  • A newly purchased vehicle reportedly would not shift out of park at all, requiring a tow to the dealer.

When 2014 Dodge Durango transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 17, 2014, latest Sep 26, 2025.

2014 Dodge Durango transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month2Apr 2014Dec 2014Jun 2016Dec 2016Jul 2018Jun 2019Mar 2022
42 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2014 to Sep 2025; peak Nov 2014 (2).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2014 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.

  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

How many transmission complaints does the 2014 Dodge Durango have?
NHTSA lists 42 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2014 Durango, which is 5% of the 782 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2014 Dodge Durango transmission?
No related recalls are listed in NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2014 Durango.
What is the most common transmission problem reported on the 2014 Durango?
The most frequently described pattern in owner complaints is the vehicle rolling away after being shifted into park, in some cases leading to crashes or injuries.
At what mileage do transmission problems typically show up on the 2014 Durango?
NHTSA data shows a median failure mileage of 32,250 for Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Durango.
Are these transmission issues dangerous?
NHTSA records 7 crashes and 6 injuries tied to Transmission & Powertrain complaints on the 2014 Durango, mostly linked to vehicles rolling after being parked.

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.