1999 Dodge Durango Reviews - Page 12 of 34

The check gage light came on and it lost all oil pressure. I took it to the shop and they replaced the oil sending unit. It did the same thing as soon as I got it home from the shop and then I took it to the Dodge dealership and they put on an oil pump and screen.

I also had to replace the front right ball-joint at about 60000 miles.

I love my vehicle, but it's worrying me about all of this talk of oil pumps and screens and being very sensitive. You can very easily blow an engine. This really concerns me. Maybe they need to check into this with Dodge Durangos. They say they accumulate sludge in the engine and the screens clog easily. This happened to us and we just spent 800.00 last week. I don't want to have to put a new engine in it, also.

Minor problems. Lot's of fit and finish issues with the interior. Wind noise has increased as door seals have deteriorated. Increasing squeaks and rattles. The R&D side of many components seems minimal and the quality of most materials seems poor. Mechanically, the vehicle has been great.

After driving the vehicle since purchasing it along with my wife's Toyota, I see where the extra money spent on R&D goes. Sure, the Dodge wins hands down in interior comfort and power, but when you compare the overall condition of the two vehicles at almost identical mileages and ages you see the real picture. The dodge has suffered from loss of ride quality and has aged at an incredible rate when the two vehicles are compared. I would buy another, however, I am also willing to admit that most American cars need constant attention to be in perfect running condition.

Rear brake sensor went bad at 72,000 miles. Brake light and ABS light came on and would not go out.

I really love my Durango. I had a ford Taurus before and I needed more room for the family. I test drove the Explorer, and Expo and I liked the Durango more. It was small enough for my wife to drive, but big enough to haul the family and anything else I want to haul.

It does drink fuel though. I have found that the way you drive the truck will also help or hinder fuel consumption. I use my cruise control a lot on the highway and I don't drive to fast. Keep the oil filter changed, as well as the air filer. I also change my oil every 3000 miles with the synthetic blend oil from castrol.