2005 Dodge Durango Review
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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Strong V8 engines, agile handling, excellent ride quality, capable off-road, lots of cargo capacity, simple controls.
Cons
- Lousy mileage, sloppy fit and finish, needs more second-row legroom and storage, no stability control or parking sensors.
What’s new
Two trim levels have been added -- SXT and SLT Adventurer. The SXT features roof rails, running boards and side moldings. The Adventurer includes a Thule roof rack, side steps, slush mats, cargo liner and organizer and unique wheels. Cloth heated seats are standard on all models this year (except the Limited, which sticks with leather heated seats). A full-screen navigation system is newly available.
Edmunds says
With its tough-truck styling, available Hemi V8 and roomy interior, the Durango offers an appealing combination of power, comfort and utility. If you don't mind its big thirst at the pump, it's a great value.
For sale near Evansville, IN
33 listings
- 226,488 miles
- No accidents, 5 owners, personal use only
- 7 Seats
- Mitchell Motor Company (128 mi away)
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Upgraded Engine
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Madison, TN
Embark on any journey with the 2005 Dodge Durango SLT, an SUV engineered for both comfort and capability. This vehicle is powered by a robust 4.7L V8 ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
Listing Information:
VIN: 1D4HD48N85F507069
Stock: 507069
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-21-2024- 239,998 miles
- Frame damage reported, 3 owners, rental vehicle
- 7 Seats, 12 City / 17 Hwy MPG
- S & H Auto Sales Osceola (268 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Third-row seating
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Bench Seats
- Fold Flat Rear Seats
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Located in Osceola, IN
Priced below KBB Fair Purchase Price! Magnum 4.7L V8, 4WD. Flame Red Clearcoat 2005 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD 5-Speed Automatic Magnum 4.7L V814/18 City/H...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (12 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 1D4HB48N45F577948
Stock: C577948A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-07-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Indiana
$248/mo for Durango ST
Durango ST
vs
$240/mo
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Dodge Durango Owner Reviews
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4.63 out of 5 starssupershel777, 11/24/2013
2005 Dodge Durango SLT Rwd 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 4A)
Great vehicle! We have put 220,000 miles on this SUV and been back and forth across this country many times. It has performed flawlessly. We have done Nothing to the engine other than the exhaust manifold came loose from the engine.
Great comfort and realiability!
Lots of space for cargo. We are a traveling band and hauling sound equipment all over was hard on this truck but she just … kept going and going and is still going!
Great family & work vehicle!
3.63 out of 5 starsjdhand32, 07/07/2011
2005 Dodge Durango Limited Rwd 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Great vehicle for road trips with family, fun around town, or as an everyday driver.
I use it for work and average around 1k miles a week.
The selling points on the Durango are ride quality and interior features.
It has a super smooth ride with great handling for a vehicle it's size.
It also has several nice bells and whistles that Dodge puts into it's higher end vehicles (ipod … connection, bluetooth, sat radio, etc.).
The downsides are also there though.
Poor gas mileage, minimal second row leg room, and a little more road noise than some prefer.
It also has great cargo room and a great sound system.
Problem Vehicle
3.25 out of 5 starsSue Able, 09/03/2004
2005 Dodge Durango ST 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
Nice looking SUV but we are having
Airconditioning problems and Chyrsler
nor the dealing can fix it. If you
live in Alaska your okay but if you
need air get some other SUV.
Great SUV no problems at all.
4.63 out of 5 starscaptain_jim2, 03/01/2012
2005 Dodge Durango ST 4WD 4dr SUV (4.7L 8cyl 5A)
I have had the Durango a little over 4 years. I have not had one single reason to bring it to the shop other than routine oil changes and the 60,000 mile service which I had done by my mechanic not the local Dodge dealer as Landers McCarty in Huntsville is totally dishonest. The options listed the ST with the 4.7 V8 as a 4x4 although mine is just rear wheel drive but they did not have … that option. I felt it important to list the V8 since I can not speak for the reliability of the other engines. I also get 14-16 Mpg around town and at least 20 Mpg on trips. I would highly recommend this SUV.
2005 Durango Highlights
ST
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $26,985 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 16 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $248/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 68.4 cu.ft. |
rear wheel drive | |
Warranty | 3 years / 36,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the Durango include:
- Alarm
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover3 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
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