2005 Dodge Durango Reviews

Tie rod end failed with no warning while I was travelling downhill. Nearly flipped the vehicle. Last straw for me.

Horrible gas consumption, but to be expected with the size, weight, and engine.

Electrical issues with turn signals.

Bad wheel bearings.

Infamous intermittent engine light constantly on and off. Sensor here, sensor there, sensor everywhere.

Too large to be full-time AWD.

Lots of power for this beast.

Very comfortable interior, extremely roomy vehicle.

Head-turner.

Never felt safe in the vehicle at long distances. Always something going wrong.

I have only had to spend money on the routine maintenance of my Durango.

I have been very happy with my vehicle.

I drive an hour each way to work every day. I would think that if there were any major issues, I would know by now. I've been driving this distance with it for 4 yrs.

I'm not criticizing anyone's issues with their Durango. I'm sure the problems are legit. I've just been very lucky.

And if anyone has negative feedback just because I have had good luck..... um, don't care.

While driving my 2005 Dodge Durango at approximately 60 mph, the oil light came on, which was followed by a clanking sound that became progressively louder.

I have always maintained upkeep on the vehicle with the same Dodge dealership. This happened on January 1, and due to the holiday, a mechanic will not be able to complete a diagnostic on it until January 5. I am praying this is not going to require a new or rebuilt engine.

This is our second Dodge vehicle. My husband drives a 2001 Dodge Dakota, which we purchased new and does not maintain the upkeep as I have with the Durango, which we purchased with 346 miles on it. I am in shock!

The brakes started "squealing" about a week after purchasing the truck. I plan on taking it to the dealership where the truck was purchased because it is still under warranty.

I have the Dodge Durango Limited (leather seats, sunroof, power seats/windows, fog lights, built in DVD player in the back seat). I have an 8 yr old and a 2 yr old and they each have PLENTY of space between them. The third row seating folds down to make additional room in the trunk.

Gas mileage is average (for an SUV of its size). I have only had the truck about a week, however I previously owned a Chevy Trailblazer (which gave me problems from the beginning) and I am SOOOOO glad I traded it in for the Durango.

Overall I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Durango!!

I have had the Dodge Durango in the shop twice now for issues dealing with the oil light and sludge in the engine. I took it just after 7 months of ownership to the dealership because my engine/oil light kept coming on and would not go off. After three oil changes, and being told that the engine had sludge in it, it finally went off. But not for good. It came on regularly thereafter.

Just a year later, I had it back to the dealership (a different one). It was towed this time. When I got it to the dealership they told me that the engine was full of sludge and that I needed to produce receipts for oil changes. It has been three weeks now and it's still in the garage.

Sludge seems to be a common issue with Dodge Durangos. I am having a difficult time believing that so many people can have the same issue.

The warranty will not cover my damage, and Chrysler is pointing the finger at the customer versus the car. So I owe 26k on a vehicle that is less than 2 years old, and needs the engine replaced.