10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
48,922 miles

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problem #11

Mar 011999

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Occasionally, when going from first gear to second gear while engaged in a turn, the vehicle gives a violent jerk from first to second gear. It seems as if the vehicle is stuck, until the vehicle jolts forward. The manufacturer states the problem doesn't exist.

- N Valley Stream, NY, USA

problem #10

Mar 012000

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
In the process of a turn and going from first gear to second gear, the vehicle emits a violent jerk as it struggles to switch gears. This has occurred since I purchased the vehicle 2 years ago. The dealership has examined the vehicle and contends there is nothing wrong with it.

- N.Valley Stream, NY, USA

problem #9

Nov 292000

(reported on)

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission was leaking and slipping. Dealer has repaired vehicle several times.

- Pleasant Grove, UT, USA

problem #8

May 111999

Durango

  • miles
Transmission hesitates, then jerks while getting into second gear. I consider this a safety hazzard while making turns. This could cause an accident.

- North Valley Stream, NY, USA

problem #7

Sep 192000

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear end locked up while driving. Dealer is inspecting vehicle. The dealer discovered that the transmission had locked up.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

problem #6

Jul 012000

Durango 4WD

  • miles
Several time my overdrive light has come on and then has shut off in the last year. The dealer has told me that there is nothing they can do unless I bring the truck in while the light is on. One day in July on my lunch hour I was sitting in the drive thru getting lunch and my overdrive light came on and wouldnt shut off. The transmission light came on and the temp gauge shot up in the red zone. I immediatley parked the vehicle and called roadside assitance. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The dealer called me and told me theire was nothing wrong. They siad you must have pushed the overdive light by accident. I dont think so I told them. They said they put the truck on their machine and it told them the lights and guages never showed they lit up or overheated. Impossible. Im afraid im going to get stranded again with my child. My airconditioner doesnt cool well and they say it cools fine. My truck is currently in the shop due to the paint is lossing its clearcoat. Love the Durango but very disgusted.

- N. Richland Hills, TX, USA

problem #5

Jul 052000

Durango 4WD

  • miles
Anti-lock brakes failed, causing vehicle to skid, and resulting in near miss on two occasions, clutch fan wasnt working since date of purchase engine sounded like jet engine getting ready for take off asked dealer if normal, said yes. Transfer case started growling after put in to four wheel drive for first time. Output bearings in transmission had to be replaced.

- Vernal, UT, USA

problem #4

Aug 092000

Durango 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While on a slight incline vehicle rolled away while in park, resulting in a collision. The engine was off and key was out of ignition when the vehicle rolled back wards and an open door struck a tree.

- Atlantic City, NJ, USA

problem #3

May 151999

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked. Went to put it into reverse heard a loud noise.took vehicle to be serviced. Was told that they never heard of the problem, and didn't hear the noise. Consumer contacted dealer.

- Middletown, RI, USA

problem #2

Mar 151999

Durango

  • miles
Water stain on headliner, 3 of the 4 windows have all been stuck in the up position a total of 5 times, the back of the vechicle slides out of control in wet conditions, brakes pads already had to be replaced in under 10000 miles.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

problem #1

Apr 251999

Durango 4WD

  • miles
Transmission over-revs at various speeds, makes loud noises

- Fairmont, MN, USA