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2012 Dodge Durango repairs by problem area

Engine (42%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (24%)

Brakes and Traction Control (3%)

Suspension and Steering (6%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (3%)

Other (0%)

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2012 Dodge Durango transmission repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (13%)

$500 - $999 (50%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (38%)

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Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

80000 mi

US $600
Shift solenoid 

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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

94000 mi Transfer case seal leaking 
115000 mi

US $500
Rattling noise coming from drivers front CV joint/shaft. Replaced shaft. 
350 mi Transmission failed in first 350 miles. Replaced under warranty, took 30+ days. 

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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

100000 mi Transmission cooler leak repaired under warranty. 

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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

155000 mi

US $1900
front transfer case went bad. It had been leaking oil and it was not noticed until the unit failed. Had I caught the leak I could have had the seals replaced for a lot less 
160000 mi

US $540
Transmission cooler leaking at the connections. Replaced entire trans cooler. Shop said it was a challenge but the $540 was not to bad considering it now has a new cooler installed. 
92800 mi

US $890
Transmission cooler leaked fluid 

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2012 Dodge Durango Transmission Problems

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