Used 2014 Dodge Durango SUV Consumer Reviews

My favorite vehicle

I wanted to write a review because satisfied customers rarely write reviews. We have had our Durango for over 2 years and absolutely love it. We didn't get the high end package, just the lowest level that also includes the towing package. We have a 20ft Forest River RPod camper that the Durango tows easily. I just recently used it tow the camper from Nevada to Illinois and had no problems whatsoever, except for 6 inches of expected snow while towing. The surefooted AWD Durango had no troubles whatsoever. The load leveling suspension works very well and I don't even have a weight distribution hitch, just sway control. There have been a couple of reprograms of the computer that were easily handled at home when Chrysler mailed a USB to do the update yourself. No biggie, glad they are staying on top of it. Most computer programs even on your home PC need updating at least once a month. So, we have been very, very pleased with our purchase and you just can't beat the styling. Update 6/27/2017: Still our favorite vehicle. Has 45000 miles on it now. Still using it tow and travel and now for commutes. Great vehicle. Update 6/28/2018: Still our favorite vehicle. My wife has taken it as here primary driver and I've had to use our car (*sigh), a 2015 Hyundai Sonata that is nowhere near as fun to drive as the Durango. We still use it to tow our camper. So far so good. Update 6/28/2019: It now has 87,000 miles on it. My wife has a long commute and uses it as her daily driver so it's starting to rack up the miles. This is still our favorite vehicle. I have to beg my wife to take our other car to try to save some miles on it. Just used it two weeks ago to tow our 5 hours north and back for a music festival. We put a set of Michelin Defender LTX M/S on it and the gas mileage went down by 1-2 mpg but these are quietest best gripping tires I've ever owned. This thing is a tank in the snow. 12/28/2019 - Still great! 6/30/2022 - We've now had the Durango for over eight years. It has 125,000 miles and is still going strong. For now, we'll probably run it until the wheels fall off. It just now needs new brakes (first time). We did have an issue with where the oil filter connects. It got broken and was leaking oil. Fixed for under $1000. That's been the only thing so far.

Hemi problem with blue (oil) smoke

I had 1500 miles when I noticed every time it was started it would leave me engulfed in a cloud of blue smoke. Took back to dealer and they replaced all the valves. Next day, same issue with the smoke. Following week 2 new heads we installed. Finally, it doesn't smoke. Customer Care stated that the oil dip stick is too short for the hemi and the wrong oil pans have been installed but NO recall will follow. Found the same issue for others on the Dodge forum website. I was lucky that my dealer replaced the heads. More buyers are not as lucky, Dodge tells them there is NO problems. Have lost all faith in the Dodge line. BEWARE HEMI OWNERS!!

I can't believe I'm driving a Dodge

Been in the market for a 3 row SUV for over a year. I waited for the new Chevy Tahoe to come out - and it is really nice but very expensive. Read great reviews on the Durango, test drove it and thought it was the best bang for your buck. The styling is aggressive and the inside is refined. Looked at the GMC Acadia as well and it was just "ok" - the wow factor was not there. The Durango has it. I put reliability at 5, but to be honest I have not had it long enough to really rate it - I guess I'm hoping it will be a 5.

Not impressed...

We bought our Durango at the end of November. A week later the transmission cooler lines popped off while I was 2 hours from home leaving me stranded in an intersection. It took almost 2 weeks to get the car back at which time we found the underside still covered in ATF! Since then we have had problems with the following: alignment off, trash in paint, sunroof misadjusted, keyless entry memory inop, autoclimate malfunctions, audio system malfunctions and now the left rear window will not raise back up and appears to be off track. This is the worst "new car" that I have ever bought. We had planned to keep it for at least 6 years, but not too sure that will happen. Extremely disappointed!!!

Impressed until recently

Overall, we like this vehicle. It drives great, is comfortable to ride in and bucket seats for the 2nd row are a great feature. It was recently when we noticed things we did not like. Changing a turn signal bulb is impossible. The whole front bumper needs removed in order to reach the light, it is not an easy fix as other vehicles. Nor is finding the battery. My husband needed to jump his work truck and he could not because the battery is not easily accessible. There is a blind spot for the driver on the right side between the 2nd and 3rd row seats, the head rest is in the way and the area between the 2 windows is very wide.

Steering column is broke and is on national back order

I bought my Durango in February of 2014. Like the previous reviewer mentioned, it was my dream machine too. I really enjoyed driving it. My only criticism was that the inside storage capacity is compromised by having a DVD player in the compartment between the two front seats. However, soon after, I noticed that during hard acceleration, my RPMs were going up without the car actually accelerating. Took it to the dealer, and was told that the steering column is defected, and that can affect the transmission, as well as abs breaks, which could make the car dangerous to drive. It has been 5 business days since they ordered a part, and the part is still on backorder

Best vehicle I ever had. Had leased or purchased

1st new car 1961 ply. Fury. 26 new leased or purchased vehicles in last 55 years, all types and brands. I HAD MUSCLE CARS REGULAR CARS, VANS, COMPACTS, CORVETTES, LUXURY, Ranger truck, ALL BRANDS . The Dodge Durango Citidal with 40,000 miles was 100% trouble free with only oil changes for service (4). You can't fine a better SUV OR VEHICLE. 2/1/2017 Still perfect. original tires look great. If you gave me $4000.00 to find something wrong with this Durango I could not take it. Everything works like new!!! 8/2/2017 ditto, one of the Best I ever had. not one problem ,,,going on 4 years in October This Durango is actually a 2014 model year bought in Oct 2013.

Nightmare to own, great to look at

If you buy one of these cars, DO NOT get the high-end version. The citadel trim level is plagued with problems and they just never quit. The dealerships are poorly prepared to repair the car. You will frequently leave your car with them for days only to hear that they can't find or recreate the problem - FYI, make videos with your cell phone - it helps your sanity. It won't make them recreate anything, but at least when they are telling you it doesn't do that, you can say "oh, but what would this be then..." In the first year of ownership, we wasted months between the dealership and Chrysler's Complaint line. Note that if you don't get the Chrysler complaint line involved early on, everything from the time you call them forward is a separate issue in their minds. At least 3 times in the first year, they rented us a car keeping our nice Durango for a middle of the line rental car, told us someone was flying out to look at it, waited for some part, returned the car to us, only to have it fail again! When it is working, it's a wonderful car. The rest of the time, it'll make you insane.

My Favorite Car!

June 2015 Update: 23,000 miles, no issues at all. I'm still really happy with the car! Previous review: My first car was a '65 Mustang which I bought in 1969. Since then, I have owned a lot of automobiles including Lincoln MKX, Lexus RX 350, Ford Explorer and Nissan Murano SUVs. I've owned my 2014 Durango Citadel (with 5.7L Hemi) for 14 months now and it is hands down my favorite. It gives a solid yet comfortable ride both highway and city. The seating is comfortable and spacious...even the third row handles 6 footers no problems. Vehicle utility is outstanding. It is very stylish - in and out - without being gaudy and is and well apportioned. All the small appurtenances and design features really add value to the overall experience. It is very simply a pleasure to drive.

Should have been a great car

Great engine( when it does not smoke at start up) great everything, except for the stuff that's not great! Engine smokes at start up sometimes, dealer told me it's break in, well I'm at 5000 miles now and it still does it sometimes! Dip stick is useless, if you see oil on it, you've got too much oil in there, how dumb is that? You add 7 quarts only and ignore the dipstick. Oil usage, wow! the PCV system on the engine blows, I mean blows oil into the intake(see the blue smoke comments all over the web!) Rear suspension noise, traded a 12 year old explorer that rode quieter than this thing, harsh and loud. Stereo, has a serious bug that means the bass settings are just random numbers depending on where you have the volume set, dodge can't or won't fix it. It's a super car, that's been built so cheaply it's awful, $46k is a lot of money, only 5000 miles in I should be really happy, instead I can't wait to get rid of it, and that's a real shame.

Nothing Better In Its Class!

My wife and I are still shocked we are driving a Durango. Wife traded her 2008 Infiniti QX56 which she loved but it had a lot of miles on it so it was time for something new/newer. Cross-shopped QX56, QX60, Pathfinder, Acadia, Enclave, MDX, Explorer. Stumbled upon Durango Citadel model and was shocked. The interior quality and tech options are amazing and the exterior is unique as well. Drives so nice and smooth. Ton of looks by people trying to figure out what it is as there are not many on the road. If they sold under Jeep as Extended Grand Cherokee they would sell a ton as it is built on same platform along with Mercedes GL SUV. Ok though as I like our "secret". Test drive one! ***UPDATE**** Just crossed 45,000 in our Durango and came back from an extended Thanksgiving trip to Chicago. Still loving the Durango. We are averaging around 19mpg with mostly city driving and a little highway driving. At 75mph on highway I can easily get 24mpg which I am very happy with. We have had only one issue with the Durango besides the typical re-flash recalls Chrysler had for the Uconnect. We had a small leak on rear AC line due to a faulty rubber grommet that held salt/road grime to eat away at it. Dealer fixed under warranty with no issue. Flawless otherwise. I don't complain about the re-flash recalls as they were done at oil change time and didn't affect the way the car drove. That is what we all get with technology. Transmission is silky smooth as well as the AWD. We take this north to our Michigan cabin in winter and it drives very well in deep snow. I am still amazed at how it handles and drives for a larger SUV. It drives so much smaller and reacts instantly to driver steering input and corners well for its size. I have no complaints about the vehicle although I do wish the Citadel picked up some smaller adds that the Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland receives such as: Auto dimming passenger mirror, folding mirrors, puddle lights, leather dash and upper panels. It would be nice if they could bump the HP some on the Pentastar V6 for a little better acceleration, but it is fine as is. We loved the Durango so much that I just purchased an off-lease 14' Jeep GC Overland for myself. My wife primarily drives the Durango. Driving both I will say the Durango feels more planted and firmer vs. the Overland which I prefer. If you are looking for a three-row SUV I would highly recommend driving one to consider. No squeaks or rattles either as it seems very well put together.

Durango Has Musscle and Cool Factor - Updated

I recently bought a 2014 Dodge Durango R/T. Have only put about 500 miles on it, but I thought I would share some impressions and minor gripes. Overall, I love this car and am very happy with it. I looked at the Highlander, Traverse, and to a lesser extent the Pilot, Pathfinder, Explorer, Acadia, Santa Fe, and Mazda CX9. Things that mattered to me were 3d row seating and towing, since I would like to get (but have not yet gotten) a boat. ;-) The Durango is far and away the class leader w/ tow capacity. *UPDATE @ 55,000 MILES* I still love this vehicle every but as much as the day I bought it. This summer, I towed a camper trailer that probably weighed 6000lbs+ from Missouri to Utah and back. The Durango R/T hardly broke a sweat. Even with two kids, the interior (black leather) has held up so well some people still ask me if the car is new. I continue to love the UConnect interface, dashboard controls, and EVIC. I did get a third-party seat ventilator because I didn't have the A/C seat option. With a dark vehicle w/ black leather interior, I found that to be kind of essential in the summer months. This guy does drink gas, though. I can get 22/23 mpg on the highway on long hauls in eco mode, but with city driving (including stops, etc.) I am probably getting only 12/13. 16mpg or so might be my overall mix. Not great, but totally worth it for the power.

Great MPG and Thoughtful Technology

I've had this Durango Limited AWD model for 2 months and 3000 miles. I compared to Highlander, Pathfinder, and Acadia, but $6500 in incentives lured me to the Durango. Love the styling of the back of the SUV, not so crazy about the usual Dodge look of the front. Have had issues with the Tire Pressure Monitoring system that took 3 trips to the dealership to resolve (software). Overall MPG is 24, which is great for a car this size. Has a smooth but firm ride. The electronic interfaces in the car are great. Lots of nice interior lighting touches. Beware CD player is an option and is placed in the center console, not the dash. The more I drive it, the more I like it. Just hope it's reliable.

Pleasantly surprised

I bought this vehicle for my wife solely for the comfortable seats. Out of all the vehicles we tried out the Durango was the most configurable by far. We now have 22k miles on this car and I still can't believe how good it drives. There has only been 1 issue and that was a loose bolt on the steering shaft that caused some play in the steering. Quickly about me, I'm a little pickier than most when it comes to vehicle quirks. I've done all the oil changes myself on this car to this point and do like the unique filters this engine uses. This is easily one of the best vehicles I've ever driven. I'd put it in the realm of an Audi or the new Cadillac though not as nice of an interior obviously

High Maintenance

Lots of recalls, still don't have the airbag fixed. Headlights burn out about every 6 months. Must use full synthetic oil or it will start smoking. Rear main seal started leaking at 100,000 miles. Had the transmission serviced at 98,000 miles, come to find out it is a Merc Benz transmission and to replace the filter, the pan and filter and seal is all one unit. $$$$$ Then comes the special transmission fluid $$$$$ It cost me over $300.00. Now 3 months later the transmission planetary gears stipped out and there is no new parts on the market yet to rebuild, and $$$$$ for a brand new one. I love this vehicle but it is a money pit. Get rid of it before 100,000.

No idea I would ever puchase a Dodge..but this SUV is incredible

Been buying Japanese cars for decades - and when the wife's Honda Pilot was ready to be traded in - assumed we would just go with a Pilot. Unfortunately the Pilot's reviews kept talking about the EVO vibration that quite honestly was a deal killer for me - not to mention it is due for a refresh. When looking for 3 row SUV's, we tried a few of them - GMC Acadia, Nissan Pathfinder, Toyota Highlander and the Pilot. None of them came close in terms of looks, styling, functionality and muscle. Of course I am concerned about the long term reliability, but this model seems to have been greatly improved since being introduced, and reliability has been decent with the 2011 and up models.

Total let-down at first, but improves w/ age.

This car has been plagued with issues from week one of ownership when I was left stranded in an intersection two hours from home. Over my first year it spent over 45 days at the dealer for various repairs and has one electrical concern with the audio system that not only remains, but has no apparent fix available in the foreseeable future. The sad part is that it's a really nice vehicle to drive and has some nice design touches, but between some of the dealer experiences and all of the problems I simply cannot, in good faith, recommend it. Update (7/5/2018): Other than the still not corrected audio issue, the Durango has finally settled in and is performing well. Front struts had to be replaced at around 60,000 miles (not surprised - read that is pretty much the norm) and an ignition coil failed around 82,000 miles. Other than that, only regular maintenance has been required. Some sub-standard quality issues still remain evident, but overall it has been within what I would consider average for the age and mileage. All of that said I still remain hesitant to recommend.

Overall Great Vehicle

We bought this vehicle new and it now has almost 70,000 miles on it. We need a bigger vehicle to accommodate a growing family and wanted something that would be low maintenance and last us a long time. I know dodge hasn't had the greatest track record on reliability, especially recently, but while researching this vehicle at the time there wasn't much we felt was a deal breaker (all cars brands have their issues). Overall, this has been a great vehicle for us. It's the base trim, which was fine for us, had all the things we needed. We haven't had any troubles with it at all. The only issue we've had is that the electronics will freak out while driving (dash lights and warning lights flashing randomly, speedometer and tachometer will jump around and transmission shifting randomly). This started at about 50,000 miles but is very infrequent and hardily ever happens. I like the V6 engine, I was actually a little surprised ate the power this engine puts down. It has pretty good acceleration when you put your foot into it. The throttle control and transmission is very lethargic, but that's how it was programmed for fuel economy. If you want to drive it bit more spirited, you have to use manual mode or really get your foot into the throttle. I like the sound of the engine, not really load but a nice, aggressive growl coming into the cab when you do get on the throttle (definitely not a HEMI though). Get pretty good fuel mileage for the size of this vehicle, we are averaging 21-22 mpg with mixed city and highway. That's over the entire life of the vehicle. Usually get around 24-25 on the freeway @ 80 mph. I like the exterior and interior design, a very aggressive and sporty looking family wagon. Some gripes that I do have are the lack of speaker in the 3rd row. The closest speaker to the 3rd row is in the bottom of the 2nd row doors (seriously?!). You have to crank up the volume so that they can hear the radio. The hands free texting feature for Uconnect is VERY limited and almost unusable, other than listening to received texts. Like I said, overall a great vehicle and has been pretty reliable for us.

First Dodge product, overall we love it!

My wife and I purchased this 2014 Durango R/T in Nov 2014. We absolutely love this vehicle so far. We wanted a 3 row SUV and deemed this best in class. The 3rd row is actually usable by adults unlike some competitors. We have had 1 issue so far, which is currently ongoing, the SD card reader sometimes won't recognize the card is in there and I have to do a soft reset of the Uconnect to get it to work. This has happened twice for no apparent reason. Other than that, all is good. I have mostly owned Toyota's of all kinds in my life so it takes a lot to impress me and I am impressed so far. If this vehicle remains reliable in the long run, I will consider another Dodge again.

Perfect Ride

2018 Review of my two 2014 Model Durangos. Yes me and my wife both had Durangos and we traded both in this year. I have nothing but positive things to say about those vehicles. Wife's 2014 had 115,000 on it and mine had around 95,000 miles. Neither Durango had any real maintenance issues. I really believe these are exceptional cars. They are built really well and the V6s have plenty of power and at the same time the gas mileage will surprise you for a 3 row seat SUV. Now my car was a company car and the company replaced it with a new Ford Edge. So, I am going to review that car also. But, if you are on the fence thinking about a Durango and other cars in its class, I would save the additional money and get the Durango. Durangos are a good value for what you get. Edmund's wanted another update. Again here it is. I own two 2014 Durangos. The SXT has 71,000 and I just got new tires. So, other than tires and oil changes...it has needed NOTHING. Rides as smooth as a Mercedes. My wife has 95,000. Wife's probably needs brakes. I find it amazing she hasn't needed them prior to 95,000 being that her vehicle pulls a horse trailer (with horses) many times a week. But, the bottom line is these are fine vehicles. Smooth, good looking, and reliable. And decent mileage for a 3 row SUV. Anyway that is the 2017 update. (2016 update) Edmunds kept emailing me asking for an updated review. Here it is. The 2014 Durango is a great vehicle. I have two of them. Mine (SXT), over 60,000 miles has NEVER needed any maintenance other than oil changes. My wife's (Rallye pkg or something like that) 80,000 miles has been to Dodge once for something minor (Cruise Control stopped working-was covered by warranty). Also the handle on the floor to the storage area behind the third row of seats broke off on hers. But, no real repair for her either. I will make one distinction. The SXT rides much smoother than the Rallye package my wife has. Hers is more of a truck type feel. I don't know if it is the lower profile tires or the stiffer suspension. It is a nice looking vehicle BUT I like the ride of the SXT. It truly is very smooth ride. The bottom line with these cars is they are very nice for the price. I have friends of mine with Audi SUVs, Mercedes SUVs, Acura SUVs, and whatever. They are nice cars too but they certainly do not have a better ride than my Durango. And I know this is a small sample but the Mercedes lives in the shop and the Acura is a rattle trap. The Audi seems nice but it cost as much as me and my wife's Durangos put together and I don't see any value in that. The main things I like about these vehicles is great ride, they ain't everywhere you look, great gas mileage for a 3 row SUV without sacrificing power, big gas tank - you go forever 500 miles on a tank, and great value for the price. Original Review Below from a couple of years ago. I was born in the 60's and grew up in the 70's when Chrysler didn't exactly have the best reputation among auto makers. I discovered the 2014 Durango because I use one very frequently for the company I work for. I couldn't believe how quiet and smooth the ride is. I used to joke around about the Durango being as smooth as a Mercedes. Then, I found out it shares the same platform as the Mercedes GL series. So, when my wife needed another vehicle I decided to get her a Durango. She picked out a 2014 Rallye package and loves it. The kids love it. The car is so quiet and smooth. The gas mileage is great. After 8000 miles we average about 22mpg. No maintenance issues.

The Beast!

I was always a Chevy man, but found Acadia's and Traverses to be uninspiring. I gave the dodge a test drive and instantly was impressed with the vehicle. I have the V-6, it has a distinctive exciting rumble when I push the Ignition button. The pep and the fuel economy of the V6 mated with the 8 speed is great. The bold front grill makes a huge statement and reminds me of body on frame SUV's of the past. The interior is clean and sleek, but has a balance of both aggressiveness in the displays and class/refinement in the controls. My only advice to new buyers is get the V-8 if you plan on using the vehicle for towing. The V6 is rated at 3500 lbs unless you have the HD cooling package and load leveling suspension. (you can add these things easily, but the manual technically does say all vehicles without the factory tow package are limited to 3500lbs towing.) The V-8's come ready to tow and only require a hitch and harness.

Yes, It Will Tow

First off, like all the other reviews, I was surprised how good this vehicle is. We are a family of 5 and use it for daily driving, winter trips to the Sierras, and towing a 5000 lb boat up to a mountain lake. Dropping around 400 lbs of tongue weight on the hitch, it sags only 1.5 inches at the center of the rear wheel arch. The V-8 has plenty of torque and the 8 speed transmission is just amazing. Elegant power-on downshifts without the usual jerking at the hitch. Utterly planted and stable while cruising, as good as my previous Denali XL. No bouncing and swaying typical of an overstressed tow vehicle. Backup camera is awesome for hitching and it even has a transmission temp gauge. Update after 2 1/2 years of ownership: Still really like this thing. Still tight and rattle-free. Upholstery and paint are holding up nicely. Great in the snow. No Major warranty issues. But... Just got a $900 bill for the brakes. Driving down the steep side of the Grapevine, the vehicle has been recurrently juddering (and I mean bad!) under braking. This is a brake rotor thing and while I understand that they wear, I don't expect to throw the rotors away at 25K miles. Never happened with 100K miles on my Denali. This simply comes down to intentionally cheap design. C'mon Fiat, this is a big SUV. Spend another 30 bucks and give it decent brakes.

Pretty Pleased

Owned this 2014 Durango for two years and for the most part I'm pretty pleased with it. I like the automatic downshifting of transmission on hill descension. Yet, I've accidentally hit the shifting paddles and downshifted on freeway causing the RPM's to nearly blow engine. It has a lot of power for a V6 which is one reason I chose it above any others. I love the engine space to work on it if ever needed. The interior space is decent for a car in this class. There have been a couple of small repairs. The driver window had a crack inside the tinting and the entire window needed replacing. A trim grommet came out, but was easy to replace. I'm a little worried about the sunroof rubber seal beginning to pull away. It's not significant enough yet to cause a leak, but I'm watching to see what it does over time. I'm curious as to how long it will take me to replace the battery located under the passenger seat when the time comes. I do wish that Dodge would make the dash and interior pieces a lighter color...perhaps a gray or beige to keep the heat out of the vehicle. One regret, with low gas prices I want a V8. When I test drove the Hemi I noticed that it was extremely powerful and had a lot of low end torque. It was only a $4k more than the V6 which takes a bit to get moving. Also, it is a little difficult to see out of compared to my older pilot, tahoe, grand cherokee, and sequoia. I think that generally cars have less visibility with lower profile designs that the government mandated for mpg.

Daring Dodge Durango

Look for the used before yo go new. I have a family member that works for dodge and he said there is no change from the 2016 to 2017. Also minimal changes from 2014-2017. We have a 2014. Rides extremely nice, all the features take some time to get used to. It is a bit high to enter for my 3rd grader but she manages. Very ROOMY for my family (wife/daughter/self) And 2 80+lb German Shepherds. Very good with acceleration, handles like a sedan when you need it to get around obstacles. Love the xm radio and navigation features. Overall this is a SOLID vehicle that exceeded my expectation. If you have a friend, family member or Co-worker that owns why. Pick their brains and see if you can do a test drive. I was able to test drive 2012 RT, 2013-14 CITADELS, 2015 LIMITED. I was looking at the 2016 Mazda CX9, 2014-2015 Nissan Pathfinder, 2016 Honda Pilot as my other choices.

My First Dodge.

My Husband and I upgraded to the 2014 Durango R/T in November 2014. There is about 4500 miles on it so far, and we couldn't be happier with it. We were previously in a 2013 Toyota Venza, and were in the market for a 3rd rower with our 2nd child on the way. The Durango's space is definitely an increase from the Venza, and a great help when you have a 3 year old picky with leg room. This SUV gives you more bang for your buck. I was usually the first to criticize Dodge, but this SUV changed me and my Husband during the test drive. No issues with the vehicle so far.

An Expen$ive SUV that Lives Up to Expectations

Let's face it - a $50,000-List SUV should be comfortable, and powerful. My relatives and friends love riding in this. And I actually own the Citadel 8-cyl AWD (not the R/T -- but Edmund's did not list that configuration as an option for Review, for some reason). This is a vehicle you buy because you can afford it. It's not economical -- but it did live up to its stated MPG (I get 15 in the City, and 22 on the Highway when using Cruise Control). Reliability has been good, with no unexpected visits to a service department. The auto-dimming headlights work a little strangely when in bumper-to-bumper traffic -- often mistaking the car in front of me as a "dark sky" and momentarily flashing its lights. And the interior Climate Control has been a small struggle getting just right. But driving it has been comfortable, and fun! I love driving a V8!! And I can get in the thing! Ever notice how many compacts and mid-size cars are seemingly built to keep a grown adult OUT of the driver's seat? Oh, my aching back and neck when I try to fit inside those. The sandstone (goldy-beige) color with the extra chrome of the dressy Citadel package is often stunning, to me. I get far more compliments on this SUV than any other vehicle I've ever owned (except that used '65 Corvette that nearly put me in the Poor House in my 20s).

Citadale v8 Hemi

Love it! It is fun to dive rides nice looks very nice inside & out totally different from the older version. the captains seats in the second row are great comfort. The navigation is a nice touch with a big screen! stereo system is awsome don't need to add extra to it. the only bad thing I can say about this is the fuel miliage but what do you expect with a HEMI! I love it.

Best Kept Secret for Mid-Sized SUVs

All in all after 2 months of ownership this vehicle has been absolutely outstanding. For my needs (suburban tasks, weekend fun) its exceeded my expectations. Very high quality, ergonomic interior that is comfortable and utility orientated as a daily driver. But for me the clincher is the road dynamics - taut handling and the Hemi that kicks in at all the right moments brings a smile every time. I do know its not a mid-engine exotic (at 5300 lbs) but for a domesticated male this is superbly satisfying! Do not take my word for it - test drive it if you can find one (R/T).

Awesome SUV

Probably one of the best SUV's out there right now. I bought my wife a bare bones SXT with upgraded 8.4 touchscreen and heated seats/steering wheel. She loves it and won't let me drive everywhere anymore. Comes nicely loaded and doesn't feel cheap even in the base SXT trim. If fact you have to hunt for any options it is missing. No one can tell it isn't a Citadel model. The 3.6 has the perfect balance of power and economy. Honestly I don't think the hemi is needed unless you plan on towing with it. It has a useable 3rd row. It comes down the same assembly line as the Jeep Grand Cherokee that has won all the best quality build awards. Also, it is on the Consumer Reports Recommended list.

Bad Transmission

I traded in a 2012 Suburban for my 2014 Durango because of MPG. I bought it in April of 2014. When I hit about 19000 miles my car wouldn't allow me to go into gear. I took it to the dealership and they kept it for 2 days. Got it back and a week later it did the same thing. They kept it 3 days. Got it back and a week later same thing. I was going out of town and needed it so didn't take it back till I got back. It has now been there for an entire month. I had to get a new transmission in a new car. The dealership even told me that after the 2nd time, but Chrysler made them do stuff in order to try to fix it. I'm done with Dodge, back to a big SUV for me.

Sporty and Practical all in one!

After about a year of vehicle research we decided on The 2014 Dodge Durango R/T AWD. I could not be happier with the decision. The Durango is everything anyone could need. My family of four rides very comfortably anywhere we go. The kids love the dual entertainment screens in second row. I love my Alpine sound system, and my husband loves the hemi. I love that we are able to tow a boat, drive safely in the snow, and take long trips comfortably. The gas mileage isn't the best, but what would you expect with the Hemi?

High Maintenance spouse

Beautiful vehicle but I am not sure a high end Dodge is a great choice. It seems Dodge is still figuring out how to implement gadgets properly. - Gas mileage is shockingly good if you manually shift. - Acceleration on the six cylinder is not as good as I had hoped (Wife purchased the car when i was out of town). However, it is not horrible. - Tow rating is too low, now I have to buy a truck to tow the camper I want - A/C went out on summer road trip from Texas. Dealership support was unsympathetic and very poor. After multiple trips to dealerships on the trip, it was finally fixed - Equalizer settings are quirky. Turn down the base and the midrange turns up. Dodge cannot figure it out - Plastic trim on the dash near the windshield sticks up. It isn't flush. it looks ugly. Dodge replaced and the new piece is the same. Overall, i love the vehicle, but Dodge has some things to figure out. Particularly on a 48k list vehicle.

Nothing more satisfying than American muscle

My lease of a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee Ltd was expiring and since my family was expanding, I required third row seating. I was going to return to a European nameplate such as GL550, but since I had had no problems with my Jeep, I had to consider the Durango. While the Durango is not as luxurious as a Mercedes or Audi, one still gets good value for the money. My RT AWD is fully loaded (Tech Pkg, Rear DVD, etc) and costs significantly less. The RT sits a little lower than a comparable Citadel and feels firmer when on the road and while going through turns. Its very smooth on the fwy with minimal road noise and the 8 speed shifts effortlessly.

2014 Dodge Durango

Great vehicle for the family. We really like the comfort, handling, and storage of the vehicle. I really like the performance of the engine and how smooth it rides. I am a little disappointed in a couple features that I think should be standard features. I think for safety Chrysler should have the daytime running lights and the push button liftgate as standard. Overall a very stylish looking vehicle with good performance and family friendly.

My wife's dream machine

Well, after looking at all the other three-row SUVs out there, and driving a bunch of them, my wife fell head over heels for the styling and features of the Durango Citadel. It was thousands cheaper then the competing vehicles from Buick and GMC, while driving better IMHO, plus, the interior quality as well as the feature ease and understanding of the intuitive controls was the best in class in our view. Our black granite pearl with chrome Durango turns heads everywhere, and with it's glare in front and racetrack taillights out back, the first night we had it, our son remarked, "Lord Vader, your ship is here". The ride and drive is stunningly solid and quiet. LOVE IT!

Most comfortable driving experience ever

Citadel trim line is comparable to BMWs I've driven. Outstanding. Added safety features like blind spot alerts are fantastic. The 8 inch screen is a pleasure. My wife and I bought this used with only 8500 miles on it, and have taken it from sea to shining sea since then. Best road vehicle we've ever had. Road tripping is a pleasure!

Excellent Vehicle

I have need for a three seat vehicle with good power and safety features. This one meets all of those requirements. Almost five years later and 45,000 miles, I am still impressed with this vehicle. Minor repair issues (e.g. headlight bulb), but otherwise it runs like a champ

Best 3 Row SUV on the market

Best 3 Row SUV on the market for the money, Most room, great engine, tight steering circle, great infotainment and nav system. Lease was up on our Infiniti QX60 and after test driving every family hauler on the market...we settled on the Dodge Durango Citadel.

Performance for Dad and Comfort for a the Family

Model is Rare- Limited with V8 - Towing Package - Leather Trim- Entertainment Package- Don't buy for the gas mileage, overall maintenance costs low especially if you purchase Mopar Lifetime Warranty. Great investment, love it!

'14 Durango 5.7 served us well

Nothing bad to say. Just change the oil on time, replace air filter as needed, rotate tires and put gas in it!granddaughter! However,at 136,000 miles the rack and pinion started leaking.

Keeps surprising us! Great for long trips

The "Rango" has exceeded our expectations. MPG, towing, comfort on long drives . . . all strong. Navigation is average and the left lens cover on the rear license plate light keeps coming loose. All in all, we are very happy and my son wants to buy the car when we are ready to trade in! Update 2023: Still exceeding our expectations. Not parting with this one! Update: Finally traded "Rango" in. Ten years of great service. I hope a nice family has him now.

I like this Durango more than my last

Pretty darned good!

Ours is a V8 Citadel AWD, not sure why you cannot select that combo in the review process. V8 is great, sounds great, great power, and running through the 8 gears at half throttle is a lot of fun. No real problems after 2.5 years. Changed a turn signal bulb and that is it. Very comfortable and quiet. I always hear about bad quality of Dodge vehicles but I have not experienced it. U connect system is fast and easy to use. Love the heated seats and steering wheel in the winter. The radar cruise control is great, adjusting the speed as needed according to the traffic in front of you. At the time of purchase i thought this feature was a waste of money but on long trips it is great. With the generous discounts, you just can't get this much value out of other brands.

SUV TO LOVE

I like this SUV very much. Very good MPG for it's size. It is quiet, nice ride and great Uconnect system. The only con is it is difficult to get into the third row seats.

Love my Dodge Durango

I love this vehicle. I had to drive 2 hours to get the vehicle I wanted at the price I wanted to pay. Everything about it is convenient. It is not too tall to get my kids and myself in and out. It's easy to put the third row up and down. Edited: I still love my vehicle. There have been a few recalls and 2 exhaust system repairs so far which seems a bit excessive, but with the rental cars I've been put in (Sienna, frontier, and a smaller car), it makes me enjoy my Durango that much more.

LOVE this ride!!

youll never settle for a less luxury ride! This will surprise and spoil you! Love the Durango!!!

Love this comfortable, quiet 3-ton pulling beast

Mine has been very reliable, no major problems even at 186,000 miles. Roomy, quiet, and comfortable. 21 mpg overall. Has zip when you need it.

Loving It!!! (so far)

I recently bought the 2014 Dodge Durango after 8 months of researching it. Wanted the R/t but I ended up purchasing the Limited Trim level which to my surprise had a Hemi! I believe that the Limited trim level with the Hemi is a great value for all the features you get, almost like having a Citadel Minus extra chrome and rain sensing wipers but at a much cheaper price! I had to get used to the gas mileage which is to be expected with a V-8. The Uconnect is awesome, though I had some issues with the bluetooth pairing, keeping my phone paired. This is largely due to the software being capatible with iOS 6 and not 7 (apple users). Updates are to come for that. Other than that I love It!

WORST CAR EVER

Ok I did all this research before purchasing a used 2014 Dodge Durango and its been nothing but stress. I have contacted Corporate Chrysler and after about 3-4 times in different dealerships they finally replaced the transmission only to have the problem of a airbag light come on and apparently its out of warranty for that. To me its a bunch of annoyance and all about the money. I have had it less than 6 months and plan on as soon as I can get what I owe on it then trading it in on a newer car that isn't a problem on wheels. Space wise is good for an SUV, I have 4 kids 8 yrs and under and we all fit comfortable(think that's the only positive thing on it. lol)

like vehicle but not reliable

We are thankful we purchased an extended warranty. We have had many expensive repairs for this vehicle. Other that those repairs it has been the perfect vehicle for our family.