2006 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7 Hemi
Summary:
Great power and cool unique design
Faults:
4x4 shift motor @ 75K (went to the dealer for the part replacement, no problems after).
Radio twice.
Alternator @ 100K.
Water pump @ 110K.
Many batteries and tires.
All rotors @ 100K.
Rear wiper motor.
Heater/vent door shaft broke off on the inside (still broke - takes removing the dash, which is not happening at these miles!).
Exhaust manifold gaskets are getting louder now between 160-190K.
That's it.
General Comments:
Great reliability and super power with the hemi. Been a great truck and even pulled my trailer at 6000lbs. for two years.
Stereo is really nice, although I finally put in an aftermarket Sony in, once the second POS manufacturer radio was replaced.
My only gripe is the rust bucket it turned out to be. The thing rusts so bad from the doors all the way back to the rear hatch.
The emergency brakes are gone and removed (broke out an ABS spline too), they rusted out at 150K.
The truck is still solid running and still no leaks at 190K. Love it in the snow, great truck for thick snow.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes
Review Date: 27th November, 2023
1st Dec 2015, 06:58
Just an update: 11/30/15.
Started to leak coolant, had it repaired for $350 and gave it to my sister. Turns out it was a bad timing cover gasket. I had the water pump replaced and the thermostat, just cos it was 155k miles. Runs like a dream. My little sister is so happy. She had a 2000 Honda Accord Coupe V6 with 367,000 miles that blew a TB. Good family hook up! Just a champ SUV! Some of them are truly good American cars.