2000 Dodge Durango SLT review from North America
"I think it is a nice vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My 2000 Dodge Durango was a Programmed Car, but it was in good condition when I bought it. Then...
Btw - the AC went out (while we were on family vacation about 500 miles from home)
I had to get the compressor and dryer replaced to solve that problem.
Driver side door and rear passenger door no longer locks. They also makes the loud noise when locking. I was told that the actuator need to be replaced. It will cost approx. $500 to replace both.
Btw - fan clutch went out (while on vacation again. Had to rent a car and SUV had to be towed home). Fan clutch had to be replaced. I thought that would be it.
Shortly after that, my transmission appeared to be straining, my RMPs would go up until I get to 45-50 mph then would drop down to 1-2 rpms. So my transmission had to be rebuilt. The transmission seems to still be straining, but I haven't taken it back to the mechanic yet.
If anyone out there is having the same problem I am having with the RPMs, please respond. Thank you.
General comments?
I like my Dodge Durango other than the problems, I think it really has served me well.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
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| Most recent distance | 105000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 2nd May, 2006 |