2002 Dodge Durango SXT review from North America
"Great for utility, drives OK, greedy on gas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Back wiper/washer never functioned off the lot. Fixed under warranty.
Within the first 15-20 minutes of driving every morning, the transmission knocks really hard when shifting ever since the weather has been cold.
General comments?
I love the cavernous cargo space. I always have at least on half of the split-rear seat down, and fill the back with a load every day.
It is the fastest car I have owned (off the line and on the highway), but I have been getting about 12 miles to the gallon at best.
It handles just OK in the snow in 4WD. Shifts into and out of 4WD fast with no problems.
The brakes (not anti-lock) do not stop the vehicle confidently.
A Major Drawback is the windshield and visibility. For such a huge truck, the windshield could be bigger. Also the side columns of the windshield prevent visibility. Many times I have to triple check to make sure they are not obscuring my view of an oncoming car. It is a terrible design flaw.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.7 V8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 12000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Cherokee |
| Date of Entry | 8th February, 2003 |