2000 Dodge Durango RT review from North America
"Excellent tow vehicle"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My biggest problem with this vehicle 2000 Durango RT. I finally got fixed after reading of another Durango owner with similar problems that wrote into a column that a well known Boston auto repair expert diagnosed. The problem was an annoying shifting of the vehicle ranging from 150-200 RPM between RPM ranges of 2,000-2200 RPM during normal acceleration. I had taken the Durango to several repair shops with no resolution until I followed the advice of the above named mechanic and changed the transmission modulator valve. It was a $20 item and easily installed on the outside of the transmission. Since then the annoying revolution changes has been eliminated. Other than the RT has to use a high quality grade of premuim fuel and is heavy on gas it is a fine SUV.
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| An enjoyable vehicle that suits my needs--but be prepared to work on it |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 litre Automatic |
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| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 53000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 81000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercury Grand Marquis |
| Date of Entry | 21st May, 2006 |