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4.3 out of 5 stars
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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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3.13 out of 5 stars

weak towing, crappy heads

zcarguy73, 08/11/2012
2002 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful

Bought my durango for 9 g's with 32000 miles. for 30000 miles no problem. Started falling apart at 60000 miles. The window regulators are constantly breaking. Had an overheating problem at 70000 miles while towing 2000 pounds (and thats a maybe). No big deal so I thought. Changed out the cooling system and still overheating. You guessed it, blown heads. I loved this car until now. Time to move on. Never again will I buy a dodge gas vehicle. Seems there diesel's are the only thing worth it.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2002 Durango R/T

ronniechoate34, 12/28/2014
2002 Dodge Durango R/T 4WD 4dr SUV (5.9L 8cyl 4A)
9 of 15 people found this review helpful

We bought our Durango with 126,000 miles on her. The transmission needed replacing, the heater hose and the upper and lower radiator hoses all needed replacement. The radiator and the thermostat were both shot. The front brakes, the power booster and master cylinder on the Durango needed replacement and so did a wheel hub. The brake hoses had been replaced by the previous owner in the two years prior to my purchasing the vehicle. There are still problems with the heater as the rear of the truck only blows cool air from the vents. Not too great in the winter time. There were other minor problems with the truck, but after sinking a small fortune into it I'm hoping it will hold up for years.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

orca, 04/22/2002
2002 Dodge Durango SLT Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

The truck is a solid 10. It has a great ride and you feel like you are in a lux truck with lots of room. highly recommended

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4.38 out of 5 stars

NOTHING BUT GOOD THINGS

astewfam, 05/20/2009
2002 Dodge Durango SLT Plus 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

After reading all the other review I had to say how great my dodge has been to me!!!!! I got my 02 durango in 03, i still have it but I'm looking to trade it in. I have only had a few minor problems. Something pertaining to the module that controls all the lights in the truck went out but it was still under warrenty. The certain part wasn't covered but I fussed and the dealership paid for it. I was surprised to read so many reviews were people have had bad experiences with their durangos.

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