🚨 2025 Dodge Durango: Emergency Neutral
The 2025 Durango uses an electronic console-mounted shifter; configuration may vary as this represents a redesigned generation.
🧰 Drafted with AI under the editorial review of Chris Hackleman & Jeff Moore — details like the exact override location may vary by trim; verify visually before prying anything.
⚠️ Chock the wheels first — neutral means the car can roll. Set the parking brake while you work, never stand downhill of the vehicle, and try a 12-volt jump before any override: power fixes most stuck-in-park problems instantly.
The procedure
- Ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface and set the parking brake firmly
- Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
- Look for a shift lock override access point near the shifter base, typically covered by a small cap or cover on the side or front of the shifter assembly
- Remove the override cap using a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool
- Insert the tool into the override slot and press down while attempting to move the shifter to Neutral
- If power is available, press the brake pedal while using the override; if no power, apply steady force to the shifter while holding the override down
- Replace the override cap after shifting
Shift-lock override location
Check near the shifter base for a small access cap, likely on the right side or forward edge of the shifter console trim
With zero electrical power
With a completely dead battery, the electronic shifter may not move even with the override mechanism engaged. If the shifter will not budge, the vehicle will need to be loaded onto a flatbed with wheel dollies, or the transmission will need to be placed in Neutral via the manual release under the vehicle (requires lift access and professional knowledge).