Dodge Durango Reviews

I have a 2002 Dodge Durango with 46,000 miles on it. I have had to replace the brakes twice already. Bergey Dodge say they say 25,000 miles is all you can expect out of a pair of rotors due to the weight of the truck.

2 X $114.00 for the window regulators, $400.00 for differential seals and transmission service. $210.00 for headlight switchs. Have replaced front brake rotors three times. Mentally stressed due to numerous near accidents due to engine failure. Very limited steering and brakes after engine failure.

I purchased a used Dodge Durango April of 2002 with the statement, "this is a great reliable truck for a family, you will get a lot of use out of it." To my surprise, as soon as I had it home for one month, the front rotors went bad and I had to fight with the dealership to replace them. At that time, I also had the steering wheel adjusted, since it was REALLY turned to the left, instead of being centered. I also complained of the engine cooling fan coming on ALL the time, but they stated that was normal and didn't even look at it. Than, about six months later, I had to get the front rotors replaced again, although they stated they had put lifetime brake pads on the vehicle. I replaced these myself, putting the best brake pads on that I could find.

I own a 1999 Dodge Durango 5.9 ltr. I have had nothing but problems with it. The main problem was I had to have the right front upper control arm assembly and the right front ball joint replaced after only 51179 miles. Cost me $763.45.

We have a problem with the upper ball joints in our 2001 Dodge Durango. As nationallly documented this poses a serious safety threat to me and my famliy. There needs to be an official recall issued by Dodge on this ASAP.

I purchased a new 1998 Dodge Durango and had to replace my upper and lower ball joints after 90k miles. The vehicle was making a banging sound when I stopped and started. After both joint and control arms have been replaced the noise continues to appear. What do I do?

I bought a new Dodge Durango in 2000 and despite taking good care of it I have had several problems. ... I had to bring it in because the engine light came on and was informed that there was a defective part that the dealership had been notified in a bulletin. They replaced the part, but charged me for the labor. The latest problem is a power steering problem. The dealership informed me that because of a leaky seal I have to replace the entire rack and pinion for almost $900. I feel that this is absurd on a car that is only 3 years old.

My daughter and son-in-law have a 1999 Dodge Durango. Recently the drivers side bearing went out, and the ball joints on both front ends are shot. I read there are several complaints regarding the front ends of the Durango. Thank God a local mechanic relayed the problem to my daughter BEFORE a serious accident occurred.

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango which I ourchased new. Since purchasing the vehicle I have had to replace the thermostat holder because it gad a crack in it. The left rear electric window stopped working. I have had to replae the AC/Heater fan, automatic belt tensioner, speed controller and two speed sensors. Now the vehicle is jumping when placed in first gear, shudders at about 50 mph and it creaks like its 100 years old. Chrysler says the front balls have to be replaced because they have dried out. They want $320 to repair. This is one of the worst cars I have purchased.

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango that has 41,100 miles on it. I noticed a buffeting in the front end. I purchased new tires and while in the process it was pointed out that the ball joints were badly worn, both the upper and lower. Rather than jeopardize safety I had a second mechanic at a different garage check to verify if that was the correct diagnosis. This was verified and they were replaced at a cost in excess of $600.00 including the front end alignment after the new ball joints were installed.

I bought my Durango in 99 with 18,000 miles from Poway Dodge (San Diego, CA). I took it to the dealer in third month after buying it as it was almost about to roll over when turning in a turn. The dealer this is ok, not to worry. So I kept on driving then it started annoying clicking noise that had been getting worse for over a year but the Dodge in Carlsbad had not been able to diagnose it.

Concerning 1999 Dodge Durango SLT with 57,000 miles: I went in for a front end alignment. Service Center explained that work could not be performed due to excessive wear of the upper and lower ball joints. Replacement cost would be $1,000.00. Even though I bought Added Care extended warrenty to cover this problem I feel that people should know and have their Durango checked for premature wear. I am certainly suprised to find this condition so soon in the life of this vechile.

I purchased a 1999 Dodge Durango and it seems am experiencing many of the same problems as others I have read about. My oil pressure went to zero for no apparent reason and they said it was some sort of filter in the exhaust system. I complained about a sound of air rushing whenever I turned the wheel and the dealer said it was supposed to be that way! I just paid $800 to repair some bearings in my rear end and also found out all 4 ball joints need to be replaced! I found this out after I just ruined 2 brand new front tires!

I bought a 1999 Dodge Durango brand new in '99 and have had nothing but problems since then. It started with the very first annual inspection. It had failed because of lower ball-joint issues. When I called Chrysler, they told me to bring it in and they would measure them. They measured them and told me that they were within Chrysler's specs. The following year, I brought it to a different inspection station and they also failed me. I then brought it to a 3rd station for another opinion and got the same results. When I contacted Chrysler again, they had me bring it to one of their dealerships for an inspection and, "POOF" it passed with no problem.

I have so many problems with this awful vehicle. I am a salesperson that relies on a solid form of reliable transportation and my Durango has been anything but that! I bought it used in 99 with 18,000 miles. Granted I put many miles on a car annually but I can assure you that I never miss an oil change at 3000 miles nor do i let any needed maintenance go w/o immediate attention. I have a huge list of repairs, due to poor craftmanship but the worst has been with the front end and the suspension. This was replaced a year ago and most recently I had to have my ball joint replaced.

I purchased my 1999 Dodge Durango new. Within a few months I had a front bearing go. Luckily I was only traveling at about 25 mph. Since then, I have had the transfer case and transmission go out. That was over $4,000. I have also had to replace the tie rod. and now I just found out that the 4 ball joints need to be replaced. This is the first and last Dodge vehicle I will ever buy. I have never had to stick so much money in to a vehicle ever before.

At 60,000 miles I am having to have the rack and pinion gears replaced and all 6 bearings in the rear end. I do not tow anything and drive my vehicle with care. Also the transmission is slipping and speedometer doesn't start showing anything until 30mph. Costing me $1200 for the rear end work, have not got the transmission checked yet or the speedometer.

My 1998 Dodge Durango, with 52,000 miles is falling apart. I have transmission, steering and electrical problems. All happened just after the 36,000 mile warenty expired. The power steering leaks, and is hard to turn, the transmission is changing rough and the right rear window does not work. Estimates to repair are approximately $2,000.

My 2000 Dodge Durango is nothing but trouble. The worst is, the other day I parked at the foot of our driveway to get out and get the mail. While the car was IN PARK it rolled down the hill of our driveway and crashed head on into a 6-foot tall solid brick pillar. (funnily enough, the car is just past the 3/36 warranty) It is now not driveable and we cannot get Dodge to fix it because they say I had to have left it in drive. This is the first time it has happened in park, but it is not the first time the car has switched gears without my doing it. The gear shift sometimes moves and sometimes does not.

Dodge Durango 68,000 miles, needs new transmission. Dodge claims mine is the only one with this problem. However I owned a 1990 and had same problem at 67,000. My sister owns 1997, same problem 68,000. Are we seeing a pattern yet?

While changing front brakes at 31,000 miles, I found the LH hub and rotor on my 2WD Durango loose. The fiber lock nut (which loosens in the direction of rotation) had backed off. The bearings were full of metal. Took it to the dealer. Hopefully they'll resolve it. A close one...The left front wheel could have fallen off.

We have just gone over 70000 miles on our Dodge Durango. Of course we had the 7/70 warranty and what happens. Our transmission is beginning to fail. Apparently there is a standard defect in all Durangos regarding seals for the transmission. All the rings have to be replaced which requires pulling out the whole transmission. Apparently Dodge knows about this and has done nothing to help the consumers. It really shouldn't be shrugged off as Murphy's Law that our transmission is going out right after the warranty goes out. This is the sign of a badly made car.

I picked up my 2001 Dodge Durango on March 10. Today is April 19, 2001. The car has had 2 fuel pumps replaced. On Tuesday they said they would replace the fuel pump because it is again loud enough to hear in the car on a highway with trucks all around.

Had the brakes fail on my 1998 Durango twice at 35 mph. They failed to stop the vehicle in a safe distance. Dealer said computer showed no problem with ABS. Two wrecks in one year -- sold Durango, received phone call from another women that had same problem, dealer was telling her same thing about her ABS brakes.

I have a Dodge Durango 2000. When I roll the back windows down it has a terrible fluttering noise that is very painful to the ears. I have contacted the dealership and have taken it in numerous times to be fixed. They can not fix it. It is a design flaw. They told me to live with the problem, don't roll the windows down and use the air condtioner.

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango that has intermittent trouble with the trnasmission. Chrysler service techs cannot fix it after 5 attempts. The driver's window is on it's third motor and glass. There are other multiple problems. I want the vehicle to be taken back by Chrysler under the lemon law.

I purchased a new 1998 Dodge Durango in January of 1998. In the past few months I have had to replace all four ball-joints, two different seals in the transfer case and recently experienced "catastrophic" transmission failure (i.e. had to replace entire transmission.)

We bought a $30,000.00 Dodge Durango in 1998. It is now out of warranty because of the mileage. We recently discovered that the rear-end of the vehicle including the ring and pinion, is defective. The repair was estimated at $2000.00. We also found out from our mechanic that this is a chronic defect with Dodge Durangos and that they are fixing them out of warranty but they refuse to help us. Also we have a problem with the thermostat not working properly (which our mechanic informed us has a T.S.B. or technical service bulletin on the gauges but Dodge, Chrysler didn't tell us about that, and we have a problem with the passenger rear window (which we found out from our mechanic has a recall on the windows).

I own a 1999 Dodge Durango. I learned the hard way that this vehicle does not have a neutral safety switch that the car should have to change its gears. The car was in the accessory poisition while the radio was on. My daughter was sitting in the front seat listening to the CD player with the drivers side door open. Also my 20-month-old son was in the car at the time too.

I leased a Dodge Durango 3/98 when they first came out. I had nothing but problams with it. First it was my transmission, it was slipping so I brought it in and my AC was leaking so they had to take the whole dashboard apart. Which still leaks. They told me they put a new trans in but it went again, then they told my they rebuilt it the first time.

My husband and I bought a 1999 Dodge Durango in May of last year. Since then, my vehicle has been in for service at least a dozen times for one problem or another. The front end brakes were popping. The couldn't duplicate at first, brought it in again. Finally duplicated the problem.

I bought a 1998 Durango last June 1999, 10 months ago, with 30,000 miles on it, at Hampden Dodge in Springfield MA. On Easter Sunday, April 23, 2000, I was driving home from visiting my brother in the hospital on interstate 91 and the car blew-up. It sounded like a muffler, but 3 times louder had exploded under my feetand there was smoke everywhere, while I was driving 60 miles per hour. I pulled the car over and then had to have it towed to the dealership the following Monday.