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4.63 out of 5 stars

3rd SUV I've Owned, and the BEST

K-D, 02/20/2010
2002 Dodge Durango Sport 2WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought the SXT in 2005 and am still driving it daily. Love the engine and the look that is distinct vs Explorer, Trailblazer, etc. Great cargo room and perfect for weekend trips. Tows the 18 foot bass boat and trailer with ease. I owned a 1989 Blazer and a 1996 Explorer, and this has been MUCH better than the Blazer ever was, and even better than the Explorer (which was also very very good). In 4.5 years, I've just had oil changes, brake pads, and tires. Not a single maintenance issue outside of those regular ones. Drinks a lot of fuel, but I knew that going into the deal. I highly recommend this vehicle and will likely buy another Durango (hope they didn't change it too much).

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5 out of 5 stars

Damn good SUV

NYFREEZE, 03/31/2010
2002 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have to say we bought this SUV and it already had 90,000 on it. Was a little worried about the millage but 2 yrs latter no worries at all. Are Durango currently has 123,000 and drives and looks new. Normal cost to operate tires, oil, mostly preventive maintenance. I live in upstate NY and the winters are very harsh and the 4x4 comes in very Handy. We only put it in 4wd when needed. We have a family of 6 and got sick and tired of the mini van thing and this took its place very admirably. Will never go back. Besides once you drive this in the winter you wont want anything else. Took this SUV everywhere.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Hooked on Dodge Durango R/T

Durango RT Lover, 06/24/2002
2002 Dodge Durango R/T 4WD 4dr SUV (5.9L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased 1st Durango 1999 SLT 4X4. Loved this one. I put 95,000 miles in 3 years. I purchased a 2002 R/T this one is awesome. Ride and handling is great - no going back to the SLT. I am sold on the R/T !!

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2.13 out of 5 stars

Great short term car

Groot, 12/23/2007
2002 Dodge Durango R/T 4WD 4dr SUV (5.9L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First car I ever owned and I will never own another Dodge again. As I approached 100K several things started breaking (mechanical AC pump, transmission governor and governor solenoid, and now the brake interlock solenoid). The AC pump and interlock solenoid I can understand, but the powertrain warranty failed to cover an essential part of the transmission? Also the interlock solenoid can only be fixed by replacing the entire steering column as the part is NOT offered separately. Once they start to go they just go. Poorly designed and what good is a warranty that really covers next to nothing? Parts are too expensive and unreliable to make this a smart buy.

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3 out of 5 stars

dodge still with transmission problems

ace, 04/21/2002
2002 Dodge Durango R/T 4WD 4dr SUV (5.9L 8cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

transmission will spend more time on the floor of the shop than in the vehicle

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