Addressing Dodge Durango Shudder Complaints

Aug. 16, 2023
This bulletin applies to 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine.The driver may experience a surge, shudder or pulsation at highway speeds of 40-80 mph on smooth roads.

This bulletin applies to 2012-2013 Dodge Durango vehicles equipped with a 5.7L engine.The driver may experience a surge, shudder or pulsation at highway speeds of 40-80 mph on smooth roads.

Check for DTCs first and address any concerns before proceeding. Reprogram the PCM with the latest software. The software file released for this condition contains the verbiage “reference SB **18-108-16*...This flash is to be used only for shudder complaints."

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