Four problems related to transmission noise have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
1999 Dodge Durango, heard a noise under vehicle and stopped on berm where vehicle fire observed. According to fire department officials, it appeared the vehicle had broken transmission parts. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0244-91) updated 08/05/10.
While driving at 65 mph heard a loud noise and smoke coming from under the SUV with loss of speed. Pulled over and saw a fire. I put it our and had the truck towed. Upon returning home and inspecting the transmission it was split all the way around and was spraying transmission fluid on the exhaust. Transmission was replaced and new Dodge transmission lasted 7 months and lost reverse.
Excessive tire wear, road noise. Upper balls joints bad. Replaced. Now they are shot again, same problem, excessive tire wear and road noise. 62k on first repair. Truck is used 90% highway driving, no towing, and no heavy loads. I have also had to replace lower ball-joints, tie rod ends, etc. Transmission has gone out twice. Front wheel bearings, and on and on. Front suspension design is junk!.
Transmission over-revs at various speeds, makes loud noises.