2015 Dodge Durango: Transmission failure
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2015 Durango report: transmission failure. CarComplaints.com lists 2 owner complaints, average mileage 30,400 miles.
NHTSA has 38 owner complaints for the 2015 Durango in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11711668 (filed 01/17/2026): “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 per…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11705253 (filed 12/16/2025): “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…”
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: replace it (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 $8,000 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto
Sources
Estimated repair cost: transmission replacement (automatic or CVT, remanufactured unit)
Average shop cost
$835
Range $400–$1,390 (labor)
4.0–10.0 h × $100–$139/h estimated shop labor rate
Parts not included.
Average mobile mechanic cost
$1,255
Range $600–$2,085 (labor)
Shop labor × 1.5 (mobile convenience premium)
Parts not included.
Estimates only, not a quote. Actual prices vary by vehicle, shop and location. See the estimate for your city → · About this repair and its cost
Same repair on other models: 2013 Chevrolet Cruze: Transmission went out · 2015 Jeep Cherokee: Transmission failure check engine light on · 2015 Nissan Murano: Transmission failure · 2016 Subaru Forester: Transmission failure · 2018 Nissan Sentra: CVT failure · 2019 Nissan Pathfinder: Check engine light came on transmission failure
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