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Surprisingly Pleased!

Michael Kuppe, 07/29/2016
2016 Dodge Durango Citadel 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful

The 2016 Durango Citadel is a well-made, well designed full size SUV. The interior and exterior are well appointed and well designed, with great comfort and convenience items that are pleasing (vented driver and passenger seats) and start-stop technology. Two issue I've had so far: 1) is the fact that the 8 speed VVT transmission shifts roughly and even over revs when fast accelerating; 2) The cooling aspect in the HVAC seems to be having problems cooling effectively during some very hot days here in the Midwest. Hopefully a quick trip to the dealer can fix this. Other than these issues, the vehicle is great, so far.

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Bought A Used 2016 AWD Limited

K.C., 05/18/2017
2016 Dodge Durango Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

Ive been driving the 2016 AWD Limited for about 2 months now. This is a very nice vehicle and great value. I drove them all prior to trading for this one. Explorer, Grand Cherokee, Highlander, Sorento, ect. ect..The Durango beat them all out in my opinion. My biggest complaint on the previous models listed was the seats. The Durango is the most comfortable of them all in my opinion. The ride is smooth, quiet and enjoyable to drive especially with the electric adjustable steering with is a really cool feature. The sound system is great as is the navigation..The bluetooth is the best Ive seen yet. Plenty of 12v poser and USB. Very Pleased! Cargo area is very nice and access to the back (third row) is not bad at all even for an adult. I have been averaging 21-23 mpg city/hyw. This SUV looks great too unlike the others which remind me of an egg with all the round edges. Im really happy with mine so far..I would recommend this SUV to anyone.

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Love, love, love!!!

MsChris228, 10/16/2017
2016 Dodge Durango Limited 4dr SUV AWD (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

After a lot of research, I had narrowed my search for an SUV to the Durango and the Ford Explorer. I wanted a third row, but I needed to have power leather seats, push button start, and keyless entry. After test driving only the Durango Limited AWD, I was sold. The price was better than the Explorer Limited and customer satisfaction was similar for both models. I have driven this for 6 months now, including a 10 day 2500 mile road trip with 4 adults and a 6 year old child, and I am still in love with this truck. I opted for the 2016 because it had chrome trim that the 2017 did not, making it look a little less manly but I’m a girl so that’s a good thing. The only drawbacks to note are as follows: 1) The auto start/stop is supposed to be a fuel saving feature, but it is annoying. It can be turned it off by pushing a button, but the car defaults back to the auto start/stop feature whenever you turn the car off. Given the awesomeness of the touchscreen, it would have been great if Chrysler would have made that programmable. 2) A few times there has been a bit of a delay in shifting when gunning the engine and mine has even revved up more than I expected in that situation. It’s short-lived and not problematic, just not necessarily what I expect or hope for if I’m trying to pass or beat somebody at a traffic light. 3) There is a problem with the lifespan of the front turn signal lightbulbs. They burn out prematurely and due to the layout under the hood, they’re not too easy to get to. I did find a how-to video on YouTube, so this is apparently a frequent issue with the 2016 and earlier model years. I was successful in changing out my bulb on my own though. 4) The headrests of the back seats on the passenger side, do add to the small blind spot created by the shape of the side window. This isn’t too much of an issue as long as they are flipped down when everyone is out of the back seat. That all said, the pros well offset the only cons I have found after 6 months of ownership. The car is quiet, comfortable, handles well in dry and wet conditions, and is loaded with features.

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Happy Durango Owners

Ricardo Escobedo, 07/24/2016
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2016 Dodge Durango Limited 4dr SUV (3.6L 6cyl 8A)
18 of 20 people found this review helpful

Ours is the 3.6l engine version, and it runs just beautifully. I guess I'm old school, and all the interior gadgets were almost overwhelming, from the back up camera to the rear proximity sensors, no more backing into hidden signposts or other cars parked behind. Too much to mention, overall, a very happy camper. It also works very well in our 110 plus degree Arizona desert heat.

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Best Overall Vehicle Ever Owned

Neil Reid, 07/13/2016
2016 Dodge Durango R/T 4dr SUV (5.7L 8cyl 8A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful

This is a terrific machine. Looks great, has all the gadgets you want and enjoy, the 5.7 hemi with the 8 speed gearbox is a rocket. Super comfortable, excellent interior, super build quality, feels like a more expensive machine. This is my second Durango and I'm very pleased with it. Not the cheapest sticker, but you get what you pay for. Strong recommend for this machine; I have the R/T.

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