2000 Dodge Durango SLT Plus review from North America
"Stylish, sleek and wonderful driving!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
At 9000 miles, the shocks began to leak and the bushings on my sway bar were cracked which both cause major squeaking and a rough ride. This was fixed within one day. Dealer was prompt and very courteous - except for the shuttle back to my job. I was an hour late for work because they could not find the man who drove the shuttle to take me and another woman back. This happened at the dealer in Norwood, MA.
Currently, my rear driver's side window does not work. I will be taking this in for a service shortly.
General comments?
Overall, I love my Durango. It is not even a year old, and it has had these 3 problems, so that is a huge letdown, but I am optimistic. When my lease is up, I would definitely consider getting another one. It would be one of my top choices.
Gas mileage is hard, but that was expected, so I am not too upset over it. The stereo system (8 speaker Infinity) is great, it sounds perfect and goes very loud which I like a lot. I recommend getting the steering wheel controls if you are short like me (5'4"), because the controls on the dash can be hard to reach for us shorties!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 420 miles |
| Most recent distance | 14800 miles |
| Previous car | Chevrolet Cavalier |
| Date of Entry | 6th September, 2001 |