Faults:

New Engine (at 60,000 miles)

Upper Ball Joints.

Lower Ball Joints.

A/C Compressor.

A/C Compressor (Again)

A/C Condenser coil.

Steering Stabilizer.

Water pump (25,000 miles - no warranty coverage)

Power steering pump.

Alternator.

General Comments:

I am very meticulous with my vehicles' maintenance schedules. I keep a book on each vehicle and use MS Outlook calendar. The motor spun a bearing at 60K miles and the dealership told us it was due to sludge build up. I about lost my mind - showed them receipts from Auto Zone and Advance Auto - where I buy my oil and filters, etc, etc. They didn't want to hear it.

I have to say, based experiences I've had with my 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee (superb vehicle, by the way), that Dodge is seriously lacking in the customer service department. They are good at making excuses, not making good on commitment to customer satisfaction.

I've been reading the ODI site about the recalls and investigations about the defective ball joints and Dodge's responses. Dodge won't admit they put out a faulty product when statistics prove otherwise. Of course, it's cheaper to lie than to admit fault and recall any more vehicles than they are forced to. All about the bottom line and the stockholders - never mind the safety of those who purchase their products!

We love the room this vehicle offers and the visibility in traffic, but we call this our money pit. We should feel like we're driving a new vehicle, but we're waiting for the next bomb to drop. We talk about selling it, but we want to get some mileage from the repair bills we've sunk our cash into.

Faults:

Water pump, Brakes (2x), Missing during acceleration, blown thermostat and gasket, Malfunctioning radio.

General Comments:

I wanted a Durango for a long time thinking that the room would be great in addition to a V8 paired up with the 4 wheel drive.

The day after buying the car, it started to miss and lose power while on hills. Later, the thermostat AND the waterpump blew out and sprayed coolant out everywhere. While tearing the waterpump apart, I discovered that all of the hosed were rotten and that a brown gunk had accumulated in the hoses.

Generally, this car is a money pit and not trustworthy. I traded it off after a few months for a Mazda just to avoid any future problems.

Faults:

I bought the Durango in 2007, about April.

I was on my way to Las Vegas, and when we stopped to get something to eat, and got back on the road, there was a grinding coming from the rear end. We got back to Salt Lake City, and had it checked by a transmission shop. They told me there were clutches in the differential that were shot, and it would cost me 1,800 dollars to fix it. So we fixed it, and decided to get a first time Dodge buyers warranty that covered the whole drive train; seemed like a good deal.

That was until I started having trouble with the transmission. The bushing on the transmission pump went out. I turned it in to my Warranty America plan, and they decided it wasn't an internally lubricated part, so it wasn't covered, so with my Durango torn down and no money now, what the hell do I do? Thanks Warranty America for nothing. I have to come up with another 2,500 dollars to fix this S.O.B. Thanks so much Dodge, I really appreciate it.

Faults:

Replaced 3 sensors at one time TPS, AIT and mass air sensor.

Throttle still sits at 1200 rpms? at idle check engine light stays on when it wants to and dealer can't figure it out.

I understand it has a lot of miles and it has been a nice car for the wife, but now transmission is starting to slip and I'm afraid I'm gonna get hit all at once..

General Comments:

The interior is very nice for a ten year old car not a rip in the leather a mark on the suede or nothing exterior is beautiful.