2002 Dodge Durango SXT from North America - Comments

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.

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.

I agree my SXT is a gas hog maybe gets 10 mile to a gallon. Have had it serviced for transmission lockups. Dodge claims they find no failure. Service manager tells me just to floor it. Great then I will be lucky to get 5 mile to a gallon. We are not impressed with its towing capability. The tailgate window is also tinted to dark, have trouble backing up in the dark.

I have a 2002 Dodge Durango SXT, 4X4, with Anti-lock brakes on the rear only. I have several times had trouble stopping under panic conditions. The brakes do not lock up, even the front which are not Anti-lock, when needed. The dealers service department said it was normal.

When you hit the brake pedal with both feet and are standing on it, the brakes should lock up and the truck should skid to a stop, not my truck, it just gradually slows down.

I own a 2002 Dodge Durango SXT and get about 14 mpg around town- Highway driving puts me at about 18. Not red-lining it at every stop light and cruising the highways at reasonable speeds keeps me away from the gas station. However, it sounds like the rest of you are carrying heavy loads and towing. I'm doing none of that.