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Used 1999 Dodge Durango Consumer Reviews

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1.88 out of 5 stars

The worst money can buy

PEEVED, 08/20/2002
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought my ragedy piece of crap in july of 1999. I wanted to get rid of it a year later. I've have two transmissions replaced, a selnoid replaced (whatever that is), fuel lines and gauges replaced. I've taken it to the dealer est. 20 times, mostly for poor performance, lack of power which of coarse they can never seem to find the problem. The gas milage is ridiculous, the power is horrible, esp from a 5.9 liter V8 engine. I hate this SUV so much that im increasing my monthly payments so i can pay it down and trade it in. PLEASE, IF YOU EVER THOUGHT OF BUYING A DURANGO.....DONT. GET A TOYOTA.

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1 out of 5 stars

Piece of Junk is putting it mildly

DaddyCrab, 08/02/2023
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4dr SUV
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Dont even know where to start. Bought Durango in 1999 with 8 miles on it (5 miles of it was me test driving). Electric windows went out in first month. Battery about a year later. As soon as warranty expired, the ball joints were replaced twice. AC went out. Had to get a new battery every 2 years. Sometimes, the Durango would start. Other times not. No explanation from the dealer. I couldnt even in good conscience sell this junk. I donated it to my church and got a tax write off. Will NEVER EVER buy a Chrysler made vehicle ever again in my entire life! Look at Consumer Reports for reviews on Chrysler vehicles. Usually at the bottom of the rankings. Again, just garbage! Stay away!!!!

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2 out of 5 stars
Technology
1 out of 5 stars
Performance
1 out of 5 stars
Interior
2 out of 5 stars
Comfort
1 out of 5 stars
Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Value
1 out of 5 stars
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4.25 out of 5 stars

Love that Dingo

mk, 04/06/2008
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I just love my Durango, hubby wants me to get a new one but I want to keep this one. The gas is another issue - yes it sucks. Great for hauling kids - lots of them. Wonderful in the snow. Have had to replace the ball joints in both front wheels twice. But still runs good with 135,000. miles.

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Intake Gasket

jcronin27, 12/16/2002
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought it used off a Ford lot. Noticed it using oil within 2 weeks but no oil leaks. Had to go to the dealer once a week or so to have oil added so that they could "chart" the oil use. Finally had to insist that they fix it or take it back. Ended up being a bad intake gasket. I see from the other reviews (and heard from a Dodge dealer mechanic) that this is common in the 5.9 liter engines. I have an occasional rattle in the rear end on hard acceleration (like the differential is "slipping") Anyone out there had rear-end problems with the 4WD Durango? Wind noise with the window cracked is very bad at highway speeds.

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3 out of 5 stars

Money Pit

Dodge sucks, 04/06/2009
1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4dr SUV 4WD
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I do not recommend this vehicle to anyone ... I bought it with the intention of keeping it for 10 years, therefore I serviced it accordingly at an authorized Dodge service shop. Without warning or indication the trans went out at 65k miles and again at 130k miles. I can't believe it cause I never tow anything, go off- road, or skip services. All in all it was a pile of crap from the get go - I called Dodge today to let em know I’m' unhappy - and since it is out of warranty - I have to pay for the repairs on my own. Lesson learned - Dodge is a big no no in my future. Sorry guys I really did give you an opportunity to help me out - perhaps you can rip another poor sucker off and stay in busines

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