Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (automatic and manual transmissions, CVT, axles, driveshaft, 4WD/AWD).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2007 Dodge Durango owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
My alternator was overcharging my battery, replaced both. still having an overcharging "sweating battery" issue. The vehicle has suddenly died at low speed, but was able to start. The check engine light comes on and goes off, sometimes it is off for weeks, other times for a day, the code it sets is always different, even for components that have been replaced. tells me I have a large leak , a small leak in the evap, egr is shorted to ground, ait is out of spec, etc. Now my transmission has shifted from fifth to third back to fifth to fourth, all while at low speed in cruise control. The speedometer, while in cruise control, will jump to 3000rpm, down to 1500, and between all at the same speed.
When I first purchased in November of 2022 3 days after A) I've never had Air Conditioning B) The heat worked when it wanted to. C) 3 days after purchased (road trip) my whole front end was on the floor. I found that the entire front end of the power train was faulty. It had broken off. Costed me $900 to repair. D) The alarm and start up sensor is wired to the radio. E) Won't start without the radio. F) I have to charge my battery to go everywhere G) It shakes over 60 mph
2007 Durango randomly stalls while driving down tbe highway. It has stalled as many as 3 times in 12 mile trip from home. It stalls while idling at a stop light. It will stall when slowing down and the transmission will shift hard at times. You never know when it will stall. I'm scared to drive it. It stalled on the interstate when I was driving in heavy traffic at 60mph. I know other models have been recalled and it seems to be a frequently ask question on some Dodge forums. This is a life threatening problem. I have replaced the camshaft and crank sensor, ignition coils, pcu and asd relays. Something us dangerously wrong with this vehicle. This has been occurring for several months and my lifetime warranty was voided because they said I took it in too early to have it checked. …
I was traveling on i99 southbound and all of a sudden my vehicle downshift from 4th gear to 3rd. I pulled over to investigate but couldn't find anything wrong. I turned the vehicle off waited about 5 minutes and turned my vehicle back on. I positioned the gear shift lever to drive (d) and started driving again. I noticed a lack of acceleration as though the transmission was stuck in a high gear. I had the transmission fluid drained, the filters replaced and had the transmission refilled with new transmission fluid. I check the transmission fluid level each week to see if I have a leak but no leaks were detected. This has been a continuing problem and the dealer quote me a figure over $2000. I am a disabled vietnam veteran and live on my disability right now. I cannot afford this expensive repair.
The service 4wd light has been coming on and going back off. It is an AWD model Durango. I've read forums and a lot of people are having this problem. The transfer case will sometimes shift into full time 4wd on its own, you can here the transfer case shifting with the vehicle off, when you activate the power locks. But last night on the freeway at 70 MPH it decided to shift into 4wd low on its own, my engine went up to 6000 RPM on the tach and I lost speed, almost lost control of the vehicle. I thought the drive train was going to blow up. I think there should at least be a recall on this problem, due to safety.
The vehicle suddenly accelerated out of control causing it's speed to increase resulting in crash into a fixed structure. I purchased the vehicle new in 2007 and after nearly 2 years in April 2009 the gas pedal began to stick and make a clicking noise. The Dodge dealer found the problem and replaced the entire pedal assembly under warranty. Nearly in the same time period again 2+ years later in nov. 2011, the gas pedal apparently stuck again but this time the vehicle accelerated out of control resulting in an accident.
Vehicle is switching into 4wd low while in motion. I have also heard the actuator activating while the vehicle is not running and without the key in the ignition. I believe this to be an electrical issue based on research that appears to be happening in multiple vehicles for Dodge. I am concerned that the system could change into 4wd or 4wd lock at a highway speeds causing dangerous and unsafe driving conditions.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while shifting into reverse, the vehicle erroneously accelerated to 40 MPH and crashed into another vehicle. The contact sustained injuries to the back and was taken to the hospital. The manufacturer was not contacted about the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000. ...updated 03/07/14
My 2007 Dodge Durango limited has been having an issue where the 4x4 keeps turning itself on without me actually engaging it. Ive been having a very huge with solving the issue but I was able to read a forum which stated that I should fill out this form. This issue happens when the vehicle is parked, in motion, or when I hit the unlock button on the key pad.
Vehicle shifted into 4wd and then to neutral and would not shift back. Had to pull to side of road to avoid a collision. The problem here is actually the transfer case motor. On the AWD model it is a 2 speed motor on 2wd it is a one speed motor. This is important because you need to know which you have if you are looking to replace it
Related recalls
Power train › Automatic transmission
On certain passenger and sport utility vehicles and pickup trucks equipped with automatic transmissions, the software programmed into the powertrain control module can cause a momentary lock up of the drive wheels if the vehicle is traveling over 40 MPH and the operator shifts from drive to neutral and back to drive.
Remedy: Dealers will reprogram the powertrain control module free of charge. The recall began on October 2, 2006. Owners May contact daimlerchrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
Transmission complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2007 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 25 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2007 Dodge Durango, 9% of the model year's 275 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission (2 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2007 Dodge Durango transmission problems?
Yes — NHTSA recall 06V-341 (automatic transmission, Sep 7, 2006). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
At what mileage do 2007 Dodge Durango transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 102,000 miles, and 10% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 3 crashes, 0 fires and 4 injuries to transmission & drivetrain problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.