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Used 2003 Dodge Durango Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

This is a great car

Blade, 12/17/2002
2003 Dodge Durango SXT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We just baught a new durango sxt yesterday and it is great. Our Cousin is the person who told us about his durango, and he has had his for 4 years with no problems. My dad works at the new jeep plant in toledo and only likes non-foriegn cars(expecially Dodge). We love our new durango. Hopefuly from reading this you will think of buying a Durango too. Thanks! Blade Buchholz

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Good truck for me

Joe, 08/03/2005
2003 Dodge Durango R/T 4WD 4dr SUV (5.9L 8cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my first SUV and I am very pleased with the performance, handling, and looks of the vehicle. Although I am skeptical from reading other reviews, I have had no problems with the vehicle. I purchased a 24 foot enclosed race car trailer (with stabalizing bars and sway bar control) and have had no problem with towing power, weight of 7300lbs. My only complaint is the narrowness of the vehicle. Even with adding extended mirrors it is difficult to see around the trailer. Due other reviews in Edmunds, I opted to buy the full extended service warranty. Looked at an '05 Expedition and my Durango had more interior cargo length (not width) and was easier to load.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Vehicle, Great Price

Joe in Tucson, 05/18/2003
2003 Dodge Durango SXT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

We looked around and considered a new Dakota to replace the '92; then my wife saw the Durango and drove it. It was love at first site; she says this is the most delightful vehicle she's ever owned. Plenty of power and room, comfortable to drive. Very smooth shifting, enough creature comforts, appears to be well built. The $4500 incentive doesn't hurt either! Overall a great SUV ended up being too close in price to the Dakota to NOT go with the Durango.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

The best there is

RoadRunneR, 05/04/2003
2003 Dodge Durango SXT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Went shopping for a new vehicle and after test driving trucks and SUV's from just about every manufacturer the Durango won hands down. Lots of power, looks great and good price after the $4500 rebate.

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4 out of 5 stars

Just turned 280,000 miles. Still runs well.

Rick R., 06/30/2017
updated 07/06/2018
2003 Dodge Durango SXT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I bought our Durango 11 years ago with 51K miles on it. We have driven it all over the US with no major failures. Engine and transmission are still strong but engine does burn oil, which is expected with that many miles on it. I live on a ranch and have put it through a lot of towing and tough work. One major gripe I have always had is with the climate control. It's never worked right. I have gone through half a dozen blower motor resistors. The air direction control system always blows out of the defroster to some degree no matter what you select.

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Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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