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🚨 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

  1. Ensure the vehicle is on a flat surface and set the parking brake firmly
  2. Turn the ignition to the ACC or ON position if battery power is available
  3. 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
  4. Remove the override cap using a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool
  5. Insert the tool into the override slot and press down while attempting to move the shifter to Neutral
  6. 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
  7. 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).
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