2018 Dodge Durango power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2018 Dodge Durango — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2018 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving at approximately 65 MPH, the vehicle had started to lose motive power and nearly stalled. The contact stated that the check engine, a yellow "P" and several other unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact pulled over…”
filed May 6, 2025
“Between the transmission slipping since 30k, the engine knocking. The check engine flashing. I have changed the coil packs spark plugs, all filters and still nothing, the auto stop/start does not work it flashes Boggs out and loses power. The whole steering wheel and truck vibrates and shakes to a…”
filed Jul 2, 2024
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- An incorrect transmission park lock rod may have been installed in the transmissionCampaign 18V280000 · May 1, 2018
Power Train problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 8 | 30% |
| 2022 Durango | 9 | 17% |
| 2021 Durango | 10 | 5% |
| 2020 Durango | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Durango | 12 | 9% |
| 2017 Durango | 23 | 11% |
| 2016 Durango | 30 | 19% |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 Durango | 42 | 5% |
| 2013 Durango | 34 | 5% |
| 2012 Durango | 37 | 6% |
| 2011 Durango | 51 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2018 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.