2004 Dodge Durango Review
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
With its tough truck styling, available Hemi V8 power and an even more spacious interior, the Durango offers one of the most enticing combinations of power, comfort and utility on the market.
Pros
Strong V8 engines, smooth-shifting transmissions, excellent ride quality, rugged good looks.
Cons
Thirsty V8s, maximum passenger capacity decreased to seven.
What's New for 2004
The Durango is reborn and now sports the option of Hemi V8 power.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Solid Performer
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Durango Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Primary vehicle purchased to pull a 6,000 boat. Comfortably hauls 6 people plus gear and the hemi pulls the boat well. Fun to drive. This vehicle has character and I'd buy another one.
Favorite Features
All wheel drive, hemi power, handling, relatively good gas mileage for a v8 SUV (20 mpg on highway), DVD for kids, towing ability
Suggested Improvements
More middle seat leg room, better sound insulation, narrower A-pillars
great suv
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 8 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 7 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Durango SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
This is a great suv!!! Really worth your money. Fun to drive especially on the highway, acceleration is awesome
Favorite Features
My favorite features are the infinity audio system, power driver seat,and the fold down rear seats
Suggested Improvements
Add legroom in the back, add a fold out rear window, and increase size of third row seats
Solid and dependable!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 9 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 8 | Reliability: | 9 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Durango ST 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I traded in my Jeep Wrangler for this Black beauty and was very happy I did! The Durango is solid, dependable, comfortable, and quiet. For such a spacious vehicle, everything is accessible and convenient. The ride is very smooth and the sound system is excellent making for an enjoyable experience.
Favorite Features
Impressive styling and solid construction. Shutting the doors produces the sound only a true car lover could enjoy
Suggested Improvements
More solid front and rear bumpers.
Yeah, it's got a Hemi!
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 4 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Durango Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I just got my 2004 Durango Limited, but it was love at first sight. Just a great looking SUV with tons of extras. Not sure I'll be able to afford the gas for long, but until then, it's all GO!!
Favorite Features
I love the DVD for my 4 yr old and he loves it too, PLUS all the room.
Suggested Improvements
The only thing I don't like is the headlights on dash instead of on the steering column, I just can't get used to it!
Pleasantly Surprised
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 7 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2004 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Bought The Durango With 19,000 Miles On It, Paid 17,500. We have taken it on a few long trips and have managed to get better than 25 mpg, which isn't that bad.Plenty of room for our family of 5, 3rd row seat is roomy and much easier to use than the ones on Expeditons or Tahoes. Love the interior, very quiet and the gauges are great. We were going to get a Tahoe, but drove this and felt we were getting better bang for our buck. If the price of gas is a worry, I wouldn't recommend it, but if you are looking for something w/ tons of room and a great 4 wheel drive system, I don't think you could go wrong with one of these.
Favorite Features
4 Wheel Drive System, Exterior Styling, Feels like your are driving a much more expensive vehicle due to cabin noise and interior design.
Suggested Improvements
Outward visibility is a bit troublesome, Transmission seems to confuse itself at times, power window motors are a little weak, they don't work real well in cold weather.
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