Two problems related to transmission slip out of gear have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2001 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2001 Durango.
The automatic shifter would slip out of gear. It states that it is in drive but when foot applied to gas vehicle doesn't move like in neutral gear. Taken to dealership nothing done. The vehicle has only 45,000 and needs a new transmission which will cost 1,500 to 2,000 for a rebuilt. This is unbelievable for a vehicle with so few miles. Not only did I pay over $30,000 for this vehicle now I have to spend money that I do not have to repair a transmission that should have done this in the first place and it seems like your dealers don't want to deal with the problem or at least help with fixing it in the first place. This vehicle was taken several times and all that was done was putting transmission fluid in and then when warranty was up I was told that there was a problem and that I would have to pay for it. I will never buy another Dodge in my life time or will I ever refer anyone to a Dodge dealer.
Transmission slips out of gear while driving. When in drive it will shift into neutral. Consumers son was able to jarr the gear shift lever by climbing across the seat. The gear shift is able to move from gear to gear and out of park with out the vehicle being on. The dealer informed consumer that this vehicle was built without this vital safety feature.