1999 Dodge Durango SLT review from North America
"Car is what I expected it to be and has done everything I asked of it...I'd buy it again"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far only one minor problem: when the car has not been run for a while, the headlight dimmer switch gets some corrosion on it and may not switch the bright lights on immediately. A few clicks of the dimmer and everything works great.
General comments?
I bought this car used from a Chevy dealership in Cheyenne, WY while on a trip out West (my Chevy pickup blew the engine and I needed to be at my destination the next day). I needed a vehicle that would be comfortable to drive, have 4 wheel drive, and be powerful enough to pull a 6x14 trailer loaded with electronic equipment. This vehicle fit the bill.
Very quick car... lots of fun to drive.
Very comfortable to drive around town and on long trips.
Lots of space.
Good quality.
Great stereo system.
Great off-road (mountain trails) as well as in snow and on beaches (sand).
Mileage is a sore point, but about what I expected (13mpg in town, about 19 on the highway)...it's a 4x4 with a big V-8 so it's what I expected.
Fog lights are only so-so...maybe a higher wattage bulb would help.
Recommended reviews
  | 1999 - Durango SLT 2wd 5.9 Gasoline Complete garbage and a disgrace to America! |
| Nice SUV, but made poorly |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9L/360 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 72000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 87000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 19th September, 2005 |