Dodge Durango (1998 - 2002) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

Personally, Im a Mopar enthusiasts, but there are some things to view closely with the 2002. The 4.7 engine is very durable. Annual tune-up and oil changes with a high-mileage heavy weight oil and they wont let you down. The problem with them is the A/C condensers go bad and the transmission speed sensors (input/out) tend to get oil soaked and burn out.Feb 03, 2022

I've had this car in my family since we bought it brand new. It has been on numerous road trips and has accumulated over 199,000 miles in its 15 years. I use it as a daily driver and for camping trips and the occasional winter jaunt to Tahoe to ski and snowboard. All in all this car is fantastic and I would love to own another one along side my current one!Sep 25, 2014

I bought my Durango new and I've had it ever since (11 years and 120K miles). I love the curvy fender style and the comfort of the interior space and seating. I have had to put some work into it over the years, mostly normal maintenance items (brakes, tranny, differentials, A/C recharge, etc). The main issues I have had are on the transmission. I had to get it replaced at about 60K miles and now at 120K miles, it is starting to slip again. It has been a really good vehicle for my family, holding lots of cargo and people as my kids have grown up and we've taken it on numerous tips to mountains, plains and deserts. It does great in the snow and has great power to make it over mountain passes or trails, with the 5.9L engine. I have been very happy with my Dodge, with the exception of the poor gas mileage. I get 13- 14 mpg in the city and 14 - 15.5 on the highway (not much difference). In general, I can recommend the Durango as a good general purpose SUV. ** UPDATE ** I bought a newer used car to be a daily driver. Now my daughter uses this truck. While she does not like that is has poor gas mileage and would prefer something smaller, she loves the 4x4 capabilities in the Colorado winter. She feels confident driving the Durango and goes on trips to the mountains with her sister and friends for snow boarding. It is still a solid vehicle and performs well with modest maintenance.Aug 17, 2012

This is my 2002 Durango. It has a 360ci engine and seats seven. Since these pics have been taken I have added a few power adders like a k&n pro charger kit, a magnaflow stainless cat back exhaust, and a jet performance chip. The s.u.v. also has a rebuilt trans. built to diesel specs and a mild shift kit. The gas mileage sucks, but the fun factor makes up for that.Jun 04, 2010

This car is a good four wheel drive. It has lots of power and handles very well for a for wheel drive. The braking could be better though. The Durango I have has the 4.7 magnum in it. This suv has great build quality. I wrecked it not to long ago and it hardly did any damage to my truck. It only messed up the plastic pieces on the front end of the suv. This suv looks like an suv should. It is not to fancy and has that mean look to it. the look like it is ready to take on anything. The only major downside to this vehicle is the gas mileage. I only get about 15 miles to the gallon. This suv is very fun to drive. It can withstand everything and has never been stuck before. Even during a super bad ice storm we had a couple years ago. There was around 10 - 12 inches of solid ice and the Durango got through it fine.May 18, 2010

I Bought my Durango used, and although it was high maintenance at first to fix what the previous owner didn't take care of, This vehicle is the best overall vehicle I've ever owned. It is sure footed at all sane speeds, has more power than it needs, and will cruise at 70 miles an hour all day long. Keep oil and coolant right and I think it'll last forever. The 4.7 does not like engine Heat! The body style is one I've always liked, much more than the newer ones, and the fit, finish and design of the interior is outstanding. It should have disc brakes on the rear as well as the front, but although not the best, the equipment works very well with only normal maintenance. I have 82000 miles on this little gas ( 16-18 mpg)hog highway tank, and hope to put a lot more on it. Haven't had it in mud, but pushed snow with the front bumper while hunting up in Northern Vermont. I would highly reccommend this vehicle for any one who takes pride in owning a good vehicle, and doesn't mind a weekend here and there maintaining it.Apr 17, 2009

I have used it for everything from towing boats, to carrying around a bunch of my friends, its been on long trips, and its seen plenty of time off-road and on dirt roads. It handles and performs very well for an SUV. I've only had to make minor repairs which were probably the cause of my abuse than the reliability of the truck. She has 65k miles and still runs like new. The interior is nice, especially in the slt plus. all the controls are easy to use and in reach of the driver. I've yet to experience any major trouble with the transmission, but it definitly isn't at its best and Durangos are known for that. If you're in the market for a used SUV or need a vehicle to handle multiple tasks, i recommend a Durango.Mar 23, 2008