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Love my Durango
durango mom, 09/25/2010
2004 Dodge Durango SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Durango new with only 4 miles on it and have loved every mile I have ever driven it. I have boys who are in athletics and I carry bags of baseball gear and football gear year round to games and tournaments all over the Northwest. My Durango is spacious, seats move up and down easy, and is very easy to drive. I'm teaching my 15-year-old to drive and he loves the Durango compared to other cars he has tried to drive because of its ease in turning, ability to see well from all angles, and height off the ground. I would definitely buy another Durango.
Great car except when refueling
Shark, 04/07/2007
2004 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My 3-year lease on my 2004 Durango SLT 4WD 4.7L will end in a couple of months. I am very happy I got this car because it is comfortable, performs good and is fun to drive. It was also very reliable - I only had one problem with a unit responsible for the reverse light which was replaced under warranty within an hour. The only problem this car has is that it is very thirsty, but I knew that when I bought it and it is quite expected from a V8 4.7 engine.
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Overall, great Experience
Matt B, 04/05/2008
2004 Dodge Durango Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I was raised with practicality in mind when it comes to vehicles- ignore brand loyalty, just buy the best option available. The Dodge is very reasonably priced for the vehicle you get. Make sure your dealership has great customer service ratings though- our engine made a ticking noise before warming up after 2 years. Dealership told us 'all Durangos do that. It took us threatening to tell media of problem for them to agree to look into issue again. Exhaust manifold had warped because of impurities in metal. Fixed that problem- after another service, was making rattling noise- dealership hadn't completely tightened part. The vehicles has been perfect, it's the cust service w/ problem.
Surprisingly Reliable! Sporty and roomy
kristinholmes, 04/21/2011
2004 Dodge Durango ST Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I had not ever owned an American car (and I'm 48 years old) because I thought they were not reliable. so when we bought this one used with 37,000 miles from a dealership we also bought the biggest maintenance warranty available for $2500.00. Turned out the only repair ever needed in the last 3 years only cost about $360. It was for a broken motor mount and some kind of a gasket on the exhaust system. It has been very reliable and I would recommend it. Ours now has about $80,000 on it and still going strong.
great buy
hanskitty, 06/06/2004
2004 Dodge Durango Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I am a tech. And i found it to be the best in reliability. I have had no problems with any 04 durangos. It made me decide to get the 04 durango. Since I work on every kind of chrysler product, It was an easy choice.
What a piece of garbage
bhoffman, 12/12/2005
2004 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My only hope is to warn others to look closely at this vehicle before purchasing. Two weeks after I brought it home, the electrical system burned out. After that, it was recalled for a sticking throttle. Following that, it developed a water leak which eventually led to moldy carpet padding. It took my dealer nearly 6 months to track it down. The transmission has been in for repairs 7 times! It's still not right! Unfortunetly, I was unable to invoke the lemon law on this one becuase I waived my rights as I bought it as a true employee purchase (through my father).
I like this Durango
avg, 12/07/2003
2004 Dodge Durango ST Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Hi, I just bought this vehicle yesterday. Driving it home, I find it to be very comfortable, smooth, and a quite ride. It's a base model, however, it comes standard with many features that you would normally have to pay extra for. It has a v6 but it seems to have plenty of power going up a hill.I bought this for my wife to replace a 95 Voager. I'm very happy with it and hoping that my wife will too. It's fun to drive. Is there a manufacturer rebate on this model? We were told that there weren't any.
Disappointed
AndreaH , 03/31/2005
2004 Dodge Durango Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have been disappointed with my 2004 Durango which I bought after an excellent experience with a 2000 Durango, which I traded in. Although the passenger comfort is much better the model seems to have big problems. I needed a front differential replaced at 7000 miles and just had the battery cable recall work done, as the car was intermittently not starting. Shame that the utterly reliable old Durango has lost so much quality in being "upgraded". I'm trying to get the dealer to buy it back from me and give me my old 2000 back!
used but new to us
kelleyb, 07/02/2017
updated 07/13/2020
2004 Dodge Durango Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We just brought 04 Durango limited with all bells and whistles for under 7000. with 137000. In my 30 yrs of marriage to a ford guy,I stuck to my guns when buying this sweetie. LUXURY ABSOLUTELY !!! you name it, she has it.. Hubby argued wanted a another Ford, since Ford Explore engine seized. Nope I told my hubby my money my pick. car dealership had all the recall fixed by dodge technician before it came home with it. Most importantly I just brought a small used ero lite camping trailer and we needed SUV to pull it. The former owner took real good care of it. She did put some over sized tires on it, which make you think climbing into truck. love height and underneath clearance. safety for everyone riding in it. With grandkids and elderly parent that goes long way with me. We have had Nissan, Ford, Eagle, Chevy, Miata(still have) GMC all driven into the ground. But this is dream come true for this old woman. Can't wait to take to w/ trailer to Yellowstone next spring for our 30 anniversary .
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2004 and Water Under the Hood
safTman, 03/27/2004
2004 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
During the second week of ownership, I dealt with chugging and bucking of the truck and the engine light coming on. The dealership pulled out the spark plugs and found the plug ends outside of the engine to be coated with rust and the "gap" area of the plugs, in the engine, showed burn marks and other evidence of a "high temperature" condition. According to an engineer in Detroit, my Durango needs a "water management shield" that they are in the process of developing to keep water away from the top of the engine. So, I like my new vehicle, but wish I had a HEMI...