Dodge Durango 2019 Power Train Recall: Risk of Loss of Power or Park Function
Chrysler recalls certain 2019 Dodge Durango vehicles with potential power loss or transmission park function failure due to worn differential gears. Affected owners should contact Chrysler for free front differential replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A sudden loss of power while driving or loss of the transmission PARK function can increase the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Chrysler is recalling specific 2019 Dodge Durango models because their front differential may have poorly hardened gears that wear down over time. This can cause sudden power loss while driving or failure of the transmission's park function, increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223654-dodge-durango-2019-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss-of.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223654-dodge-durango-2019-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss-of · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V183000
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“Dodge Durango 2019 Power Train Recall: Risk of Loss of Power or Park Function.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223654-dodge-durango-2019-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss-of. Based on NHTSA recall #20V183000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V183000).
Why it’s dangerous
The front differential's pinion gears may be insufficiently hardened, causing the gear teeth to wear down. If both gears wear completely, power transfer to the wheels stops, leading to loss of power while driving or loss of the park function when stationary.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Dodge Durango vehicles with the front differential described in the recall are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair may face power loss or transmission issues.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to 2019 Dodge Durango vehicles. The front differential may have been assembled with pinion gears that are insufficiently hardened. The recall began May 21, 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Chrysler
Owners should call Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403 to schedule a free front differential replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front differential, free of charge. The recall began May 21, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is W22.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
- NHTSA received the defect report
- Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #20V183000 (March 26, 2020)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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