2013 Dodge Durango: Poor shift performance
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2013 Durango report: poor shift performance. CarComplaints.com lists 3 owner complaints, average mileage 36,900 miles.
NHTSA has 34 owner complaints for the 2013 Durango in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11675232 (filed 07/22/2025): “My vehicle randomly stalled in the middle of the road (i was unaware of the recall, i was not notified of recall upon purchase of vehicle) when i was towed to shop they confirmed the issue was the fuel pump relay (i believe that is what it’s called that the r…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11626903 (filed 11/22/2024): “Vehicle goes into low gear and locks up the traction control on its own. without turning the knob to 4wd. the knob is in awd when this happens. usually you can put in neutral and turn the knob back and forth then let the car roll forward a little bit and th…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: torque converter clutch replacement (1 reports). Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Pro
Diagnosis needs a scan tool; repair or replacement needs a lift, transmission jack and the manufacturer's fluid fill/relearn procedure. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $7,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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Sources
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