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2005 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7L from North America

Model year2005
Year of manufacture2005
First year of ownership2006
Most recent year of ownership2007
Engine and transmission 4.7L Automatic
Performance marks 5 / 10
Reliability marks 5 / 10
Comfort marks 5 / 10
Dealer Service marks 5 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
5.0 / 10
Distance when acquired32000 miles
Most recent distance68000 miles
Previous carDodge Durango

Summary:

Not worth the money

Faults:

My CD player has gone out and been replaced.

The ball joints went out at exactly 35000 miles, around the same time as the 2001 Durango I had. Also I had the same problem with my 2000 Caravan.

Now the transmission valve has locked up in this vehicle.

The windshield wiper pump has gone out.

General Comments:

This truck is not worth the money. I think the whole truck is a defect. I will never purchase another Dodge product; I have learned you can not buy vehicles because they look good.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 30th July, 2007

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19th Apr 2009, 13:08

I have bought a 2005 Dodge Durango 4.7L SLT used for just under $10.000.00. I love the truck and have had no problems with it. I might be lucky and the old owner worked out all the bugs, and that just might say something for buying used!

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5th Aug 2010, 15:31

Buying a Dodge Durango Limited Hemi WILL BE YOUR WORST NIGHTMARE!!!

I have a 2004 Dodge Durango and will never buy another! My vehicle has only 59,000 miles, and the other day in town my vehicle just completely shut down. I had no steering or brakes! The man that was behind me almost ran into me, and he started blowing his horn (like it was my fault). I started the vehicle back up, and went straight home and parked it. I had a towing truck to deliver it to a Chrysler dealership.

This should never happen to anyone, and these vehicles should be re-called before someone gets killed. What if I was on the interstate going 70 mph the speed limit, and this happens, would I be here today warning others??? I am 55 years old and 3 more payments my vehicle is paid off, that is almost $35,000.00 dollars I have paid. I won't even get to celebrate my last payment. The dealer has already said it will be $315.50 to pick-up, and they cannot say if my Dodge Durango will shut down and lock-up again..

Dealers are always so happy to see you when you want to purchase a new or used vehicle, and then when something goes wrong with that purchase and you bring that vehicle back, they don't like you anymore. Where is the happiness now! YOU SHOULD MAKE ALL YOUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY (they are paying your bills) NO MATTER WHAT, OR THEY WON'T COME BACK!!!

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2005 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7 Liter V8 from North America

Model year2005
Year of manufacture2005
First year of ownership2005
Most recent year of ownership2006
Engine and transmission 4.7 Liter V8 Automatic
Performance marks 8 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Dealer Service marks 10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
9.5 / 10
Distance when acquired20000 miles
Most recent distance56000 miles
Previous carChevrolet Aveo

Summary:

Love the car, but Dodge needs to increase the warranty length!

Faults:

The back window on the passenger side doesn't work correctly.

The sun roof squeaks unless you oil it at least once a month.

The speakers suck and Dodge won't replace them, they don't work, just the speakers in the dash and the little ones in the back doors. I'm just annoyed because I complain about one little thing - the speakers of the car, I paid good money for this car, still am for 5 years and I ask if they can replace the speakers and Dodge refused. I'll never buy another Dodge because of the fact that it falls apart.

General Comments:

I love it to death, but DODGE/CHRYSLER FINANCIAL, YOU REALLY NEED TO UPGRADE ON YOUR WARRANTY COVERAGE, EVERYONE ESLE IS!

If the light bulb goes out, you should replace it with a smile! No need to be like that'll be 20 dollar please. If Dodge wants their customer to return, they just need to improve on the warranty, my only complaint as of yet.

Their customer service number treats you very good, they are always so nice and helpful. Best Customer Service! BUT YOUR Warranty SUCKS! k. I'm done complaining.

P.s. It's a gas guzzler at 14mpg.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 25th October, 2006

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2005 Dodge Durango ST V8 4.7 from North America

Model year2005
Year of manufacture2004
First year of ownership2004
Most recent year of ownership2006
Engine and transmission V8 4.7 Automatic
Performance marks 10 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Dealer Service marks 10 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
10.0 / 10
Most recent distance20000 miles

Summary:

Great SUV... Go get one!!!

Faults:

Not a single thing..

General Comments:

The Durango is a great SUV. I was hesitant when my husband purchased it because it was larger than my previous vehicle. But I instantly fell in love with it.

The cabin may seem gloomy, but it instantly gets illuminated when dash lights are on.

It has a great deal of foot and head room.

I have driven all around Hawaii.. Stop and go traffic... and not once had to worry if my Durango was "going to make it"

The Durango is a gas sucker, but after installing a Tornado as well as Flowmaster and regular oil changes, I can get at least 400 miles to a tank.

In order to having a "healthy" SUV you need to take care of it. You need to perform regular maintenance checks.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 22nd September, 2006

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