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 2015 Dodge Durango owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
2015 Dodge Durango AWD rolls downhill while in Park. Electronic parking brake engages and locks rear wheels, but vehicle still moves. Rear wheels slide while front wheels roll. Occurred multiple times over several years, including a recent incident where a person was nearly struck. Dealer unable to diagnose."
When I first got the car I didn't notice the problem until one day it rained very hard and I didn't care that much to drive I sat that night out and waited until the next day I go out to my car and my rear light bar the race track taillight completely out like it wasn't on where my truck is the outside lights where the break lights are was on but the truck area is out I'm receiving citations after citations for this reason I can't get insurance because they won't pass the inspection for that light common sense but I told my car lot mega moters here in the Houston area they told me they couldn't help me with the issue so I'm in a deep depression and I love my car but this issue is going to far now and I'm willing to fix if it's fixed able but this issue is definitely with dodge themselves I've noticed a couple more Durangos rear taillights out on the road also I be wanna stop them and …
We were entering a highway from an on ramp and the car would not accelerate. We were almost hit from behind because of it. We took the car in to have it looked at and it is a faulty TIPM "totally integrated power module". There were issues with previous years models of Dodge Durangos with the same issue and I believe that recall should extend to newer years. From what I researched: The TIPM lawsuit alleges Chrysler sold and leased model year 2011-2013 Dodge Durango and Jeep Grand Cherokee SUVs equipped with defective "totally integrated power modules, which allegedly cause a variety of electrical problems including non-starting, stalling and fuel pump problems. The plaintiffs claim Dodge and Jeep owners have spent a small fortune on unneeded repairs for batteries, fuel pumps and other car parts, all while the real trouble was caused by defective TIPMs.
The transmission shifts extremely hard from 1st to 2nd gear so hard it feels like you've been hit from behind. The jerk is so extreme I believe it could cause an accident. It is unsafe for dodge to leave this a problem. The problem is very well known a simple Google search shows there is alot of people with this problem. It also shifts hard from 6 to 5th gear and 4th to 3rd and 3rd to 2nd gear not as extreme as 1st to 2nd but hard enough to say wtf was that. I've had it looked at twice and they always claim to not feel it which is more of we don't want to do the warranty work. The technician even said dodge doesn't want to do anything unless the transmission is just inoperable. This is horrible to deal with and something needs to be done asap.
Transmission, 845RE, showed moist casing and oil pan. Inspected and removed transmission to discover a stress fracture in top housing/casing of the transmission. Unable to repair or replace due to no replacements available through any supply source.
After backing out of garage, I placed the vehicle in park with engine running while I walked back into garage. Note vehicle was parked on a slope. Emergency brake was not set. While in garage, I noticed vehicle was rolling down driveway. I was knocked down by drivers side door while trying to get in to apply brake. The vehicle then rolled over my mailbox, across street, over neighbor's mailbox and stopped when it hit a tree. My wife was in car so knows that rear parking sensors never chimed to indicate it was about to hit something which I believe confirms that the car wasn't still in reverse after backing out of garage. The air bags were not deployed. I believe that vehicle slipped out of park. It was not moving when I first got out. …
I started the vehicle with one foot still outside of the vehicle so the key fob could be detected and exited. As I exited the vehicle and took my right foot off the brake the car then engaged into drive and crashed into the woods. My right arm was slammed in the door and I hit my back on the side of the vehicle. Four of my small children were outside of the vehicle when this happened. There was a decent amount of damage to the vehicle. I took my vehicle to a local dealership where the problem was not duplicated and they could do nothing to rectify the problem. I am currently waiting to hear back from the manufacturer. I have received medical attention for my injuries and a police report has been filed. This a very dangerous issue that needs to be addressed. Updated 10/15/18
Car did not engage into park on 3 occasions while running, I had to use the emergency brake to prevent the car from rolling. The first time this occured the car was in in park and it rolled into a house. The second time I was dropping my son off and I put the car into park and it started to roll backward. I then had to use the emergency brake. The same situation occur again two days later. The vehicle was taken to the dealership immediatley after the first occurance and again after the second.I was told they couldnt recreate the the issue they did not fix any parts. The vehicle is in the shop now and they want me to drive the car with a recorder to see if it rolls again.
I read an article in USA today that the nhtsais investigating vehicle transmissions that use a rotary control. About a year ago, I pulled into the driveway, shifted into park and exited the vehicle. As I was walking down the driveway I turned around and saw my car backing up into the street and across the road where it struck a block wall. I was sure that I must have not fully turned the knob to the park position but now, having read this article I am wondering if in fact there is a defect. I had not engaged the parking brake and the vehicle was still running when the incident occurred.
While my Durango was in the shop for complaints of flare shifting and other shifting issues mechanic placed the Durango in park and exited the vehicle leaving it running. At that time it was not in motion. It subsequently drove into his toolbox damaging the front bumper and hood. The mechanic insists he did nothing wrong and it just happened. The vehicle was in a dealership garage. There is no police report because the dealership immediately sent the vehicle to a body shop. I contacted the police and they told me if they dealership made repairs a report wouldn't be necessary.
NHTSA investigations
Vehicle Rollaway
Basis - On December 16, 2016, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened Preliminary Evaluation PE16-014 to investigate 43 vehicle rollaway incidents with operators alleging they had shifted to Park and then exited the vehicle prior to the rollway incidents. These complaints involved multiple Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) model and model year vehicles that share a common electronic rotary shifter design.
Transmission complaints in other Durango years
Frequently asked questions
How common are transmission problems on the 2015 Dodge Durango?
NHTSA has 38 complaints about the transmission & drivetrain of the 2015 Dodge Durango, 8% of the model year's 503 complaints. The component named most often is automatic transmission › lever and linkage › floor shift (1 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2015 Dodge Durango transmission problems?
No. NHTSA lists no transmission & drivetrain recall for the 2015 Dodge Durango, though it has 4 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2015 Dodge Durango transmission problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 30,000 miles, and 41% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 17 crashes, 0 fires and 9 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.