2005 Dodge Durango Review
Fuel Economy
14 - 16 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
With its tough-truck styling, available Hemi V8 and roomy interior, the Durango offers an appealing combination of power, comfort and utility. If you don't mind its big thirst at the pump, it's a great value.
Pros
Strong V8 engines, agile handling, excellent ride quality, capable off-road, lots of cargo capacity, simple controls.
Cons
Lousy mileage, sloppy fit and finish, needs more second-row legroom and storage, no stability control or parking sensors.
What's New for 2005
Two trim levels have been added -- SXT and SLT Adventurer. The SXT features roof rails, running boards and side moldings. The Adventurer includes a Thule roof rack, side steps, slush mats, cargo liner and organizer and unique wheels. Cloth heated seats are standard on all models this year (except the Limited, which sticks with leather heated seats). A full-screen navigation system is newly available.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
Please don't buy a durango.
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 6 | Fun-to-Drive: | 6 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 7 | Reliability: | 1 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 7 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Durango ST Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
Its a 2005 with 55k miles on it and its going back to the dealership or the 11th time! Now I have collant in the oil so I'm sure its going to be a major deal. Its already had cooling problems, stearing problems, stalling issues, and on and on. There is a reason the trade in value is 8500 for a 4 year old car with 55K. Please go to the link below before you buy a dodge or jeep. I realy hate that this is what dodge and jeep have become, I was a die hard jeep guy for the last 20 years but not any more.
Favorite Features
When it runs.
Suggested Improvements
Maybe now that its a Fiat maybe we will get better cars and trucks. After all aren't fiats just like a Toyota?
Lemon
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 3 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 3 | Interior Design: | 3 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 7 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Durango Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Like I have read in other reviews, the issues with this vehicle are tremendous. The 5.7 litter Hemi has great acceleration and I have been very please with the gas mileage. Other than that, it has been nothing but a nightmare. It stalls when stopping all the time,the dealership has no idea what is wrong since their computer tells them nothing. The interior continues to fall apart daily. Not to mention the extreme loss in value in 1.5 years is huge! I look forward to trading it in as soon as I can afford to bail out!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
Godzilla
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Durango Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I have toed the line on fuel economy, the ecology, and so forth. After a bout with cancer and three minor strokes I decided to once in my automotive life to live; so I bought Godzilla. I went from a 1995 Subaru Outback with a 2.2L H4 engine that got 30 miles to the gallon to Godzilla which averages half that in town and I have gotten 24.5 mpg on the highway; with the A/C on. Yes, it is a brute, it is not lady friendly, but it rides smooth, has pick up, a tight turning radius and goodies galore. I love this truck and...yes it has a HEMI!!!!
Favorite Features
AM/FM/CD/DVD/NAV system, auto climate control, lots of space, CUP HOLDERS (something the subaru lacked), leather seats, nice view of unhappy people in econo boxes.
Suggested Improvements
Replace the plastic on the seats and send updated Nav DVD's free of charge.
Poor choice of an SUV
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 2 | Fun-to-Drive: | 1 | Build Quality: | 1 |
| Comfort: | 1 | Interior Design: | 1 | Reliability: | 3 |
| Fuel Economy: | 1 | Exterior Design: | 2 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Durango SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
Review
I bought this on a whim from a dealer that I had dealt with before. It was the biggest mistake I have ever made. I had a Kia before and would give anything to have it back. I can not trade because the value is so bad. The plastic on the seat belts keeps braking. You would think Dodge would give a box of the covers with each sale.
Favorite Features
There are none that I have seen.
Suggested Improvements
Dodge should come in with their own Cash for Clunkers and buy these things back for what is owed so we can buy something better
Good truck but cheap interior
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 8 | Fun-to-Drive: | 8 | Build Quality: | 5 |
| Comfort: | 8 | Interior Design: | 2 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 2 | Exterior Design: | 8 | ||
Vehicle
2005 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Review
My husband LOVES Durango's, this is our 2nd one. We have 2 kids so traveling is nice, especially the DVD system, heated seats, cd changer, etc. We use it to tow a trailer sometimes too. One thing that irritates me as well as other customers is the poor cheap plastic design in the front for the driver and passenger. My sides have cracked and even broke/holes.This should NOT be happening and I firmly believe if enough of us get together and complain, maybe they will fix it. It's a long shot but, a very high cost for an SUV if it's just going to crack.
Favorite Features
The heated leather seats, powerful Hemi engine, DVD player, smooth ride.
Suggested Improvements
Need to fix the cheap interior... It cracks and breaks and people will surely stay clear of this.
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