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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love my Durango!

AlaskaMamaBear, 02/07/2007
2002 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

We bought this Durango as 2nd owners from a rental liquidator and were worried. But we have had no problems what-so-ever. I trust this vehicle in the Alaskan elements with my children on board. It's been a wonderful family vehicle. I feel very safe with the side curtain airbags in the both the front and back seats. I couldn't live without the third row seat! The cargo area is spacious enough for our two dogs, or a full Costco run, and has made a conveinent diaper changing station on more than one occasion! We've taken excellent car of our Durango, but I have to say it has taken even better car of us.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

Daigs, 08/05/2007
2002 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I've had great luck with my Durango. Only complaint is that the balljoints had to be replaced but that is common with these. Other than that, it's been flawless. I've got about 100,000 miles on it, no issues. The 4.7L V8 is a great engine!

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4.5 out of 5 stars

My Durango

Candy Buckler, 04/05/2002
2002 Dodge Durango R/T 4WD 4dr SUV (5.9L 8cyl 4A)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

My SUV is great... The only problem I have right now is the gas prices. I have the 5.9 and it loves gas. I test drove it for 2 yrs before actually purchasing one. Maintenance work I have had done is minor.(E.G., oil changes, serpentine belt was the biggest) Hauls our camper wonderful, and oh all the kids. Could use a little more room in the 3rd row.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

It's been a great vehicle

DrivinTexas, 08/04/2010
2002 Dodge Durango SLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Beyond some difficulty with the front suspension in the first few years, this has been a dependable vehicle. I really like the size -- it is big enough for dogs, garden equipment, and moving. Compared to the newer (bigger) SUVs it is pretty nimble. I was surprised by comments on fuel usage. On my last long trip I got 18.3 mpg, and because the throttle body needed cleaning, it wasn't even running that smoothly. Some efficient driving habits will probably drive up anyone's mileage, because I'm not doing anything special.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Awesome, except...

Seely, 05/05/2009
2002 Dodge Durango SLT Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

... for the predictably dismal fuel economy. If you get one, USE PREMIUM GAS! Interior is clean, but a little cheap looking. I love the exterior styling, and the engine noise is addicting when revving, yet quiet when crusing at low engine speeds. The only notable problem we've had is a malfunctioning transmission speed sensor. The AWD is a lifesaver in Iowan winters, and, with it's ride height, has proven a useful vehicle when hunting. Lots of cargo room! And a fair tow rating (approx 5,000 lbs) increases versatility. And despite weighing 3 tons, doesn't feel too ponderous.

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