Wife and I want a midsize (?) Suv.
We don't like Yukons or Tahoes.
I'd like a Hemi Dodge Durango.
Who has one or knows enough, that can fill me in on good years, bad years, issues, problems , etc. ?

I have four Mopar products...

They each have a Cummins engine.

If they did not have those engines... I would own zero Mopar products.

Have you looked at the Highlander or Sequoia by Toyota?

I see you're in the southwest. Here you can't find one that's not rotted out or suffering from major oil leaks or a shot trans.

I have an '06 Dodge 2500. It's not a Durango but it has the 5.7 hemi engine and I've never had anything major wrong with it. Just normal, belts, plugs, idler pulley, battery. Be advised that it's a pain in the arse to get to the back 4 sparkplugs. It may be easier on the Durango 🤷🏻‍♂️

Also, anything older than I think 2008 has the front suspension design that is weak and can experience the "Dodge Death Wobble" because of a weak left side tie rod design.

My neighbor has had them since they were introduced. He doesn’t get the Hemi models as he doesn’t tow with it but overall seems happy with the power level. I’ve driven it on a few occasions and seems like a nice vehicle. Coincidentally earlier today my wife talked about trading off her CR-V and getting a Durango.

No.

Dodge Durango Questions

Lexus GX 460

UR wife will thank me

The front end grill changed in '14

https://www.carmax.com/car/23228484

personally buy a four-door pickup and put a camper shell or something on it. I bet you're fuel mileage you wouldn't notice the difference between the two and neither will be good.

If I was buying one it sure as hell wouldn’t be a Dodge. I’m not a huge Toyota fan, but I’d damn sure take one over a Dodge.

If money was no object. I’d buy a Platinum series Ford Expedition with the big EcoBoost V6 engine.

or of course

Land Cruiser over a Dodge any day

Even one w/341K miles

I have a 2020 Durango R/T AWD with the 5.7 Hemi and really like it. Lots of room, seats 4 adults very comfortably, and has more bells and whistles than I'll ever need, but everything seems to function okay. Bought it used from Dodge dealer in 2021 with not quite 26,000 miles. So far, really like it, top speed that I could get was 117 (everything bone stock). With so much electronic stuff, I bought an extended dealer warranty which I usually never consider. Surprisingly good in the snow, just put Yokohama Geolander tires on it.

Look for something else.
Is this a troll post? Seriously, are you kidding me?

Don’t post about a Subaru …… unless you
are savvy picking up hub bearings.
Don’t be a [bleep].

F a g.

Run the other way on the durango. Nothing but troubles will happen.

I agree

Can't help as my Dodge is a POS 1970 Dart. You can't imagine the pile of repair receipts I have for it.

Not set on one.
Just like Dodge or Chrysler products.
My 96 dually has almost 200k with a v10, and my 08, 300c tops out at 155, and have had no major issues with it.
I have a 20k cash limit, so some suv in that range.

For expeditions are great.

I had good luck with the two Dodge/Cummins pickups I had, so I took a chance with the Durango. So far, (less than a year) no regrets. Seems like there's more room than an Explorer/Police Interceptor. I based my decision to go with it largely based on good reports I got from nearby county sheriff's who really like their Chargers and said they have held up well in a tough, rural environment. Montana Highway Patrol also has had Chargers for a while, but I don't know any troopers to ask how they have held up. I bought the Durango strictly as a street and highway car, not for any kind of off-road, camping, or hunting use.

I may be odd man out here.

Momma got an 05 Durango 5.7 Hemi six years ago with 120K on it. It is now well over 200K

At purchase it was running a little warm. A new radiator and high volume fan cured that. Since then, It has gotten new pads and rotors, a battery, and a trans service at a highly reputable shop. Oh, and last spring, a new AC compressor. I also added a unit in the wiring harness to firm up shifts in the transmission.

Not bad for a rig with that many miles and six years service.

It has plenty of power to pull a horse trailer, or a 5000 lb boat, or RV in mountainous terrain. It has body on frame construction, (built on the Dakota chassis) or I would not use it for towing.

Fuel mileage is not bad for a decent HP V8, 8 passenger tow capable rig.

My daughter just bought a 2015 Durango. It is unibody construction which it shares with the Cherokee.

That is a very unfair comparison between the two Dodge products

'69 Dart.........oh my

I remember my '68 GTS 340 four speed very well ):

They seem to have a lot of trouble with Durangos around here.

I decided to look at 2022 new...

You have to go all the way to the RT level to get the V8... They start at $51,600.

The website says AWD (not 4WD)... not sure if that matters to folks... That kicks the price $2k more.

They do come with a limited 36,000 mile warranty.

Not my cup-o-tea.

Looking at used, with a price of about 20k, cash.
Thinking a Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, or eek, California vehicle, so no rust issues.
Not sure how much emission bs is on a CA. vehicle that affects mileage ?
We can fly for the right vehicle, or have it shipped.

Try a Facebook Marketplace search maybe... these are based on my zip code...

If you like cheap Plastic interiors, squeaks rattles, poor fuel mileage, and unreliability go for it. At $20k for a SUV your not buying anything low mileage either.

Have one zero problems, great vehicle

We had an '04 or something and it was a really good vehicle for us.

We're older, won't travel very far in it, so mileage isn't a major issue.
Grocery shopping, doc visits, taking the lab to hunt tests, local fishing, etc.
Something other than 2, 1 ton pickups, a Volvo semi tractor, or the back hurting, (for her) 300 car.
The car was purchased as a commuter vehicle for her. She is now retired.
It has outlived its usefulness for us.
It's a pain to climb up out of, the lab hates the back seat, and it doesn't do well with the road tires that are on it.

So how are the seats in one ?
Head room ?

There's a 2013, with a 6 speed, and 5.7l local. Has 136k on it.
We're gonna go look at it.

Never mind.
The tranny is blown, and they are going to wholesale it.
Waste of time....

The wife likes her Honda Pilot, it's a pretty good ride. Good on gas, lots of room, dependable.

$26K......122K miles.....just broke in

https://www.carmax.com/car/21456799