I have a 2017 Durango GT. 47k miles so far and not a single problem. My wife and I love it and would buy it again. The V6 is very fuel efficient getting up 26mpg on the highway. Great video, man.
Once upon a time....I had a 2013 Durange with the 5.7 Hemi.....LOVED that vehicle. She never left me stuck in snow, always solid in heavy rain, relatively fun to drive on the twisty curvy road in WV. She was always able to tow whatever needed. Not to mention when I found myself in her upside down, kept me safe. Culmination of lack of sleep, deep muddy ditch line followed by a steep bank, and a deer appearing in front of me having jumped of said steep back, I rolled the Durango going roughly 55mph and walked away with only one bruise (mostly from releasing my seatbelt and landing on the sunroof with my shoulder catching me). At 117k miles, no problems, no concerns, no worries, and I'll even admit wasn't the best at changing oil on time.
Everyone complains about FCA products as cheap or unreliable. But personally, I think you have to give them credit for offering vehicles that nobody else has. Gladiator, Wrangler are both awesome! Ram 1500 is the best truck overall, hands down. And the only company in America that offers a true American muscle car anymore. Charger and Challenger are beasts true to their roots, while Mustang and Camero have totally gotten away from being muscle cars. They're kind of sports cars now. Hats off to FCA for their boldness!
Arguably Dodge's best vehicle...and that is saying a lot considering their Ram's! I have a 2012 Citadel with the 3.6L AWD and it has over 412,000 km on it.
Hey CJ I have a 2018 GT with 50k and I love it! anything I should look out for going forward to keep it running tiptop. People get in it and think it's brand new. I keep my rides looking sharp.
@@johnforte5005 Should be fine with just regular maintenance, the paint is the weak spot for Dodge, the cheap out and only put on one layer so I try to spray wash and wax it weekly; any rock chip has to be touched up with a paint pen quickly.
Good thing you pointed out the scale of reliability rankings. Toyota and Lexus are the most reliable, yes, but the difference to other manufacturers (like FCA or anybody else) isn't as much night and day as many people tend to believe. In any ranking, somebody has to be at the top and somebody has to be at the bottom but they don't necessarily have to be far apart.
I got my 2018 Durango GT in August of 2018. I have put 51,000 miles on the vehicle in approx 17 months and have only had a few issues. One: my tail light filled with water and was replaced under warranty. Two: my capless fuel tank was cutting off early and my fuel filler neck was replaced. Besides that, I get about 25 mpg average with AWD and love driving it!
Having purchased an '18 Citadel I tend to agree with all you have mentioned. Have had zero issues (@ 40 000 miles) and very satisfied with performance and "all round" capabilities. While there are faster options, more efficient options, and less expensive options out there - I have zero regrets with my decision.
In all honesty, I went into my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited expecting a long list of issues and recalls based on reputation. I'm now over 26,000 miles in with zero mechanical issues and one recall to address a cruise control concern. I only went with the 3.6 based on Car & Drivers recommendation and am averaging 27 mpg on the highway in the warmer months. I have towed with it but it's not its main duty in life. The 3.6 and that wonderful 8 speed auto are a great combo and have never regretted the combo even when passing in or pulling out in tight situations. Pleasantly surprised with my FCA product.
@@CalvinHikes I guess for me, I accept that a vehicle is made up of thousands of pieces, computers and codes. I feel that a recall is acceptable. Remember, before the GM ignition scandal, most of the recalls we see now would have been covered under a service bulletin, being addressed at your next service. But, I respect your opinion.
@@zrandy That 12 MPG comes from being used virtually exclusively as a tow vehicle. Alex pointed that out in the video. Any vehicle will see a drastic drop in fuel economy when towing.
I enjoy hearing about the long term updates from an actual owner especially from someone who’s had plenty of experience in multiple segments to compare.
My family had always bought Japanese cars, specially Honda and Toyota. I’m in the market for a used car so we tested the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX350. They are all so cramped and dated and overly priced because their long term reliability is excellent I feel I’d like to roll the dice and get a Durango because the price, the roominess and tech are all fantastic and it is over $10k cheaper than a 4Runner
Your review series helped me to decide to buy a 2020 Dodge Durango GT AWD. I like the v6. The 5.7L hemi could have been fun. And I like your 2-speed transfer case. But my dealer will change out my transfer case for the 2-speed. And while that is expensive. The cost is way below a RT or SRT. Both the v6 and v8 can have lubrication issues. But I switched to Penzoil Platinum synthetic. My friends that have high mileage 3.6L, 5.7L, & 6.4L engines. All run synthetic oil! Awesome vehicle the Durango is.
I've owned multiple Dodge/FCA products and they've served me quite reliably over my 35 years of driving. You would be surprised on how many owners of cars who don't really maintain their vehicles from any manufacturer driving months upon months with their CE indicator light on then when the vehicle fails they blame the company for their neglect. Our current FCA product is the 2018 Jeep Renegade Latitude and we've been thoroughly impressed with the vehicle overall granted there are some small nuances like the 2.4l power level isn't the best and It could really use about 20 hp more and about 50 ft lbs of torque to really make it a better overall performer. 10,000 miles so far and not 1 issue whatsoever. I can see this Jeep going over 100k with no major problems whatsoever with just minor maintenance and care.
I don't understand why everyone talks shit about FCA it's a great company so much brand history without these brands the automotive industry would be dull. And I don't think many FCA owners cares as much for reliability like Toyota or Honda owners. My family had been owning Chrysler's and Jeeps since the 70's and my grandmother just traded her 15 T&C limited for a new Pacifica limited and my mother is planning to trade in her 16 200 s Awd for a new Alfa Stelvio and I'd love to own a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth soon
Me either I honestly think it's just the type of people who comment online. I have an 05 magnum bought new in 04 with 289k and a 15 grand cherokee 0 issues out of both of them.
Recently worked on overheating 2015 Dodge Journey with plastic T joint on heater hose. Replaced it cracked again engine. Coursing had 2018 Pacifica transmission gave Chrysler owned up to it and replaced the whole vehicle. I can keep going if you like. FCA is garbage overall.
I love my D , it has 125k , lol never had an issue . I like scotty kilmer , but i believe hes off on the dodge line up . Im never selling mine . Im gonna run it till the wheels fall off , hehe😁
Kilmer is a one note hack that over generalizes each car company, he hates Dodge yet won't acknowledge the vast array of Dodge owners who have had exceptional reliability with their vehicles. My 2008 Hemi Ram is 11 years old & virtually not a single problem other than having to change the battery, tires & brakes, my 2014 Hemi Challenger is the same, well mannered & quite consistently reliable yet to Kilmer they are all junk, I unsubbed after a month listening to the same crap.
@@vinniecorleone62 You may have personally had great success but overall it's rare that a FCA product can make it past 100k without major issues. Scotty is speaking based on repairing cars. Dodge is good at trucks but terrible with cars. They gave up on cars for a reason.
@@smack9x Not true, the Challenger was recently rated among the top most reliable cars currently offered, there are "some" models like the Nitro that have issues. Kilmer even did a segment bashing Dodge trucks as unreliable which is quite far from the truth, he bashes an entire company & all it's vehicles, I have a Nissan Maxima a few years old as well, extremely reliable without a single issue, yet he condemns every car from Nissan.
@@vinniecorleone62 The challenger is a very low volume niche vehicle that spends most of it's time as a parking lot queen. No one is buying them for reliability. If you ask the general public for reliable car it's going to be accord camry Corolla or civic. Nissans are suspect because CVT failures for certain years.
@@debraynunez1780 Lowest reliability in the US. My neighbor bought a 2016 and it was going in the shop at 20K miles. He traded it in as soon as he wasn't horribly underwater. Total money pit.
i recently got a 2010 silverado from my papa with a 6.2, i love it so much it has over 160,000. my first car and even though gas is expensive it’s worth it and it has never let me down
Direct Comparison Suggestion: Alex, you are so certain that the Durango is a suitable alternative to the conventional body-on-frame SUV, why not compare the Duirango to a Tahoe, Yukon (not the XL) and/or the somewhat dated Sequoia? Lighten the towing emphasis (tho' include it) and take a more balanced view of all the typical reasons someone buys one of these 'lifestyle' SUVs (among them overall volume, mixed surfaces driving, inclimate weather, FWD capability on USFS/BLM lands and heavy snowfall areas of the country).
This is a detailed and objective review video. We have a 2017 Citadel V8 and like it a lot! I agree with most of what Alex said about the vehicle. For a family vehicle, it is powerful and handsome, while being roomy and practical with plenty of safety features (our D has almost all options). I wish the leather dash and the thick rim steering wheel were available in 2017, also Apple CarPlay. It’s not without issues though. We have had two recalls on the vehicle for the rotary shifter and cruise control. The water pump failed and was replaced under warranty. Satellite radio doesn’t load occasionally. Sometimes it forgets one driver’s settings. In comparison, our 2013 Lexus has had one recall on the accelerator and battery replaced three times, but no mechanical or electric issues. Fit and finish wise, the Dodge doesn’t come close to the Lexus, but we expected that going in.
Well Alix, I have had many a HEMI, and fuel consumption has been the only problem i have had. These new Dodge and Ram vehicles are built with quality and last a long time. On my last Ram with the 5.7 HEMI i put over 230000 miles on it. Nothing went wrong. No creeks in the dash or cabin trims. No troubles with front ends, or body panels. I did wear out a few rear tires, but that is my fault not the trucks! I did enjoy evey minute of owning that truck!
Alex, now that you have the SRT wheels, you would have sufficient clearance for the Brembo calipers and the larger brake rotors of the SRT. Seems to me that would be useful going downhill with your trailer loads. I want the Brembo system for my R/T. But the 20x8 inch wheels lack the clearance for the calipers.
Great video, makes me want to stick with Dodge throughout the foreseeable future.... I have a 2011 Durango Crew with just over 153k on it. Only repair I had was replacing a bad transmission oil cooler....which meant simultaneously replacing the AC condenser. There’s a new recall for the fuel relay...but haven’t been advised the part is in. I love this SUV and will likely roll it until it can go no more.
HealthJeeps &Guns you’re welcome but you’ll probably/ hopefully have an even better experience. The 2011 has its share of kinks that had to be worked out through recalls...I didn’t include that because I didn’t own it at that time...but it also was the first model of Durango’s return. They’ve had about 8 years to perfect and polish...so I’m sure you’ll love it even more!
I know a few folks with Dodge cars/trucks, good for the first 3 to 4 yrs. After that, things just start going bad and you fix it and something else pops up, that is when they become endless money pits. A Journey, a Challenger and a RAM 1500
@@JJustinXu No, he's totally biased and a complete liar. Virtually every video he make is clickbait yet you'd dare call him honest. He doesn't have even have real shop. All he is a UA-cam personality.
Toyota fanboys will be in shocked disbelief to hear that most modern cars are nearly as reliable as a Toyota or a Lexus product claims to be. Of course we all knew that already, Alex.
When Toyota people brag about their reliability, it's normally after the fifth year of ownership not the first year with a mere 7800 miles on the clock.
That's true up until the 5-7 year mark. That's when you can really tell which is more reliable... Besides there is no new car that is really gonna have issues after only 7500 miles unless it's like an Alfa or something. Read very recent reviews of FCA products made around 2014 and see how they're holding up today. Maybe compares well to Nissan in reliability but definitely not Toyota/Hyundai/Honda ect.
@@scm3294 Didn't Toyota and Lexus just announce a massive recall for faulty fuel pumps affecting multiple 2016-2019 models? I doubt if many of them have over 7800 miles on their odometers. Surprising since Toyota and Lexus cars never ever have mechanical issues, right? Let's not even mention the Tacoma rust buckets from the mid to later 2000's that Toyota had to buy back from their owners.
@@ivanlowjones Yes but every car has recalls from time to time. At least Toyota's owning up to it without much fuss. Hyundai recently had a massive engine recall, Subaru had a massive CVT recall a couple years back, Honda has oil issues (and a I think a recall) with their newer turbo engines. At least they're not GM and deny wrongdoing 24/7.
Alex, thank you, thank you, thank you for your comments about reliability. As you note, almost all modern vehicles are highly reliable, especially compared to a decade or two ago. In fact, when I was a kid and dinosaurs roamed the highways a vehicle that lasted for 100K miles without completely falling apart rated a small article in the local newspaper. Today almost any new vehicle can be expected to last well over that 100K standard. And every manufacturer offers a bumper-to-bumper warranty of at least 3 years/36K-50 miles and power train warranties about twice that. The reason? Very, very few vehicles fail in any way during those periods. The longer warranties offered by the Korean brands are reassuring but they're primarily a marketing tool originally meant to counter perceptions that the brands were cheap and failure prone. It's true that the most widely available and comprehensive source of data on reliability, the annual survey of Consumer Reports readers, routinely puts Toyota products at or near the top of the list. But it's also the case that CR provides rankings of reliability not actual incidence of problems. In fact, virtually all major brands have very similar and very low incidence of problems over the period that a new car buyer owns a vehicle. That's supported by the fact that rankings among brands change fairly frequently from year to year. A statistician will point out that's a pattern that stems from simple sampling error. Toyota products typically retain their high rankings year after year as a result of the company's extremely conservative engineering philosophy that frequently avoids introduction of innovative features (e.g. turbocharged engines.) It's a good business strategy for Toyota for whom reliability is the single highest priority in their marketing. It may well serve Toyota very well but the price consumers pay is relatively late introduction of new technology and innovative features.
sorry, 7800 miles is NOT a test of reliability. Dodge start to die around 50,000 miles..while Toyota's can go the distance. Do a test to 50,000 miles and then report back.
@@MatrixDiscovery Stop regurgitating what your teenage buddies are saying, and start posting some hard stats from a reputable source. The only thing Toyota does better is making "new" cars with ancient, obsolete tech, invariably getting horrific MPG in the process. I'd rather drive a Durango/Ram and bring it into the garage 3 more times over the course of 10 years, than drive a fugly toyota with a 5 speed auto and 10 mpg.
Bought my Durango RT with your excellent input on towing. Your experience mirrors mine and I would buy again if they get the autonomous features worked out!
Have an R/T. I replaced the factory Osram Xenarc bulbs with Philips XV2 (D3S) and am happier with night visibility. Those Xenarcs are awful. Osram makes fine illumination products. But the performance of that basic Xenarc entry model is dreadful. I went in from the wheel well rather than the top approach. Skin gets scraped up. But the whole job takes 30 minutes if you've never done it before and prolly 15 minutes if you have experience with the geometry because you cannot watch what you're doing. It's all "feel". I suggest unplugging the wire from the bulb before removing the bulb from the socket so the socket acts as a second hand to offer resistance as you separate the plug from the bulb. One more tip. You'll doubtless encounter stiffness when trying to remove the large protective cap. Just give it more oomph. You won't break anything. But before returning the cap into place, dab some silicone gel along the blue gasket. That will make the next removal less of a fight and it will not compromise the integrity of the seal because the silicone gel repels water. The XV2s improve both low beam and high beam performance considerably. I suspect the only way to get even brighter illumination would be to change out the projectors to Murimoto or upgrade the ballast to higher wattage. Osram CBI and CBB are no better on the Durango. Get CBB if you're fussy about color temp. But for raw road visibility, I'm sticking with Philips XV2.
The Durango is way pass time for a all new model . Do you have any news on when that might happen? I'm hoping Dodge will surprise everyone at the Detroit auto show in June with a all new model.
I bought a 2019 and put 12k miles on it already and have nothing to say bad about it. We've been getting 18mpg with the v6 . We use all 3 rows cause we have 3 kids in car seats and the 2and row captains help.
I’ve had my Durango 3.6 since 2012 and haven’t had a problem in 65,000 miles except that I needed to replace the cabin filter for the ac. I’ve even run it on ethanol after hurricanes when no one else could find gas. I love my Durango.
Suggestion: update every 3 or 6 months, including going over the smaller things that make or break the ownership experience (e.g., are the cup holders large enough, how much stuff could you put in the back, how's the audio system (use CC-licensed songs to demo) etc.). See Edmunds as an example. It would be very interesting if you could also do features on your road trips, like when you towed those two big tanks.
He has told that in one of the other videos about this vehicle. He built his house ground up buying raw materials. So he had to tow lot of building equipment and so on. ua-cam.com/video/NVCkZq5CqdU/v-deo.html
Have you ever had your air and heat turn off when you start it? They have replaced the radio and it still turns off and yes I had it on auto and it does it with remote start or the key
“Some people are disappointed when I say nothing.” Lol, It’s the internet. People live to be tribal and hate on every other group. The fact of the matter is we live in an automotive golden age. When I grew up 100-150k miles on a vehicle was a big deal.
Have a, 98 Dodge Dakota 198,000 miles 5.2 , I bought new, if they do not bring back the Dakota soon, looks like a good upgrade to get a 5.7l Hemi............. nothing wrong with Dodge in my book...........
Please expand on your view regarding the car RELIABILITY vs. a Lexus. If like most people, you plan to keep a car for 5-7 years, most NEW cars will be “RELIABLE” ...... only if you are planning to keep for 10 hrs or one 100k miles that RELIABILITY becomes an issue. I had a brand new 2014 Chrysler 300 and it was reliable, no issues for 60k miles 4 years
Perfect example of use case. I have a trailer hitch on my Santa Fe, I've used it twice to pull a moving trailer. It's handy to have but I will likely never tow more than 3500 lbs. I would be interested in that vs the q7 as I think it's rated for 7700 lbs.
It's not the count of problems it's the severity of the problems. Lexus will have a light bulb go out while a FCA product will have a transmission go out.
Actually, the ZF transmission, which is used by many different vehicles outside of FCA, has actually proven quite reliable. There are more issues with Honda and Toyota , 6, 8 and 9 transmission, as well with their CVTs, than there has been with the ZF 8-speed. I would suggest you stop listening to Scotty Kilmer.
Lexus: Air Suspension failures, electrical gremlins, fuel pumps, intake gaskets(4.6L), suspension bushing problems, water pump failures(quote a water pump replacement on the 3.5L V6, which is at the BACK of the engine), power steering failures, oh...and the heater core that requires the dash to be disassembled. Other than that, perfect.
I have a 2017 Durango R/T, 57k miles on it. It had 1 major recall that actually added a feature (auto-park for rotary gear shift), the UConnect is the most straight forward control system I’ve seen. Besides the recall only oil and filter changes were needed, and at 50k, I got new tires and brakes. The V8 with occasional towing 3000lb double jet ski trailer it averages about 16.9 mpg. It’s running in Eco mode most of the time and it turns off half the cylinders under light load. The seats are incredibly comfortable on long distance which I also didn’t expect. 10 hour drive from Baltimore to Midland michigan and I came away not tired. Is the reason for SRT wheels and tires is that there is a big brake kit in the future or you just like the looks?
What is the difference between the suspension of the 5.7 L R/T and the 5.7 L Citadel ? Does the Citadel have the regular comfortable suspension found in the 3.6L pentastars ?
2018 Durango RT here. After 19 months and 35K miles, no problems at all. And I agree, great vehicle for light towing. We're towing a 5200# travel trailer with ours with no issues.
Many problems are often seen in the first year or two, because of quality control failures. If a car is or isn't designed correctly, you won't know it for many years. But if quality control was poor, you'll spot it almost immediately.
I think that's the point Alex makes in the video. And that 7500 miles can probably be multiplied by ten without major issues. Nevertheless, internet comments are full of claims that various brands are horribly unreliable and likely to leave a driver on the side of the road or burst into flames.
That is a weak area that Dodge should be addressing as it is a high failure rate item . It's all over the durango boards . They are $1000 to replace too if it's on your dime .
Be careful about issues. They will start happening with this generation of Grand Cherokee and Durango past 30,000 miles. My recommendation get a extended MOPAR warranty, it will pay for itself. My issues, 2015 Grand Cherokee: 2 thermostats. CEL. Steering Rack leaking, had to be replaced (1500 if not covered by MOPAR extended warranty). Transmission intercooler (radiator) leaked and had to be replaced (another 1500 if not covered by MOPAR extended warranty) oil pan leaking and fixed (1200 if not covered by MOPAR extended warranty) oil pump leaking - CEL(1200 if not covered by MOPAR extended warranty) PSIMS (emissions module) replaced. Two windows regulators. Rear shocks replaced. I have that Jeep still and it has 110,000 miles now. It has good ride and isolation, and everything logically laid out. The 3.6 liter Pentastar is solid. But be careful of issues with this vehicle without a MOPAR extended warrarnty. And, quality of work varies greatly based on Jeep dealer you go to. My recommednation, stay away, get a Highlander or Pilot
I find it strange that everything was leaking and needed to be replaced. Most leaking parts need a seal or to be re sealed. Sounds like they were using the excuse to change things.... if they actually changed anything. I know tons of guys that have never had anything go wrong with their dodge/jeep, sometimes it's the luck of the draw to get a problem unit and I dont care what brand it is. They all have lemons.
@@jamespenner1412 In the case of steering rack MOPAR (Chrysler) sent their advisor to dealership. Remember these fixes are all done by dealer. I trust them, they are the best one I found in Atlanta, Palmer Dodger/Jeep. MOPAR advisor after review approved. If you Googlr leaking steering rack you will find hits for Jeep Grand Cherokee, and both it, and transmission intercooler are pretty normal items that go bad per dealership. Side note, the intercooler, I had feedback from a second dealer with same. They will not repair, it is a replace. And they do indeed replace the part, I verified visually (easy enough to see).
If you've primarily used the Durango for towing and haven't done a service in over a year with 7800 miles? That seems very wrong. I remember my F-150 had a much shorter service interval when used for towing, I imagine Dodge does that as well. I'm not surprised you haven't had many problems with the Durango, it's running on a platform from 2011, so the bulk of the kinks have been worked out and don't forget, that chassis is still a Mercedes design that's been lightly modified.
**not Mercedes-designed. It was the last joint-venture of the DaimlerChrysler days. The 2011 JGC and Durango came out before the 2013 2nd-gen MB GL and 2012 MB ML.
FCA isn't all that bad. I have a 2015 Wrangler Unlimited with 71,000 miles and thankfully a lifetime warranty. In the past 5 years Ive had all 24 lifters and tappets replaced in the engine due to a tick at 68,000 miles and the oil cooler housing seal replaced at 40,000 miles. Its been pretty reliable other than that!
Would you ever consider putting in something like a k&n cold air intake system to help with power for towing and increased mpgs? Or keep it stock for comparison videos
Bought a 2015 (3.6L v6) brand new and no issues so far. Very pleased with the durango. The only thing is the dealer had to change my rear shocks after an intensive towing year (5000lbs trailer). I would buy this truck again for sure, but the V8 is the way to go.
I have 2011 Dodge Durango Crew with 5.7 HEMI in it with 110 thousand miles (mostly highway). Here are some problems I have have had since I bought the car: 1) Leak in AC tubing (rust) which caused refrigerant to escape. 2) Cruise control. 3) Passenger window (driver side). 4) Starter. All of those went after warranty expired but I will most likely buy another one or possibly Grand Cherokee with the same engine. I love that HEMI and the way my Durango handles.
my brother worked for dodge dealership for a year in the parts dept. and there is a problem with the 3.6 V6 in that the valve train goes off the guides/bearings. also my cousin owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.6 V6 and he has electrical issues. something to do when Chrysler was owned by Daimler benz and were using German wiring. you got the V8 so no worries there, it's stout. just be aware of electrical gremlins in the future and I sure hope that doesn't happen. I think every 6 months you should update any vehicle you have long term good bad or indifferent.
I have a 2017 Durango GT. 47k miles so far and not a single problem. My wife and I love it and would buy it again. The V6 is very fuel efficient getting up 26mpg on the highway. Great video, man.
Once upon a time....I had a 2013 Durange with the 5.7 Hemi.....LOVED that vehicle. She never left me stuck in snow, always solid in heavy rain, relatively fun to drive on the twisty curvy road in WV. She was always able to tow whatever needed. Not to mention when I found myself in her upside down, kept me safe. Culmination of lack of sleep, deep muddy ditch line followed by a steep bank, and a deer appearing in front of me having jumped of said steep back, I rolled the Durango going roughly 55mph and walked away with only one bruise (mostly from releasing my seatbelt and landing on the sunroof with my shoulder catching me). At 117k miles, no problems, no concerns, no worries, and I'll even admit wasn't the best at changing oil on time.
Thanks. This was great. Very nice to learn about the realistic performance of a vehicle when it isn't 3 days old.
Everyone complains about FCA products as cheap or unreliable. But personally, I think you have to give them credit for offering vehicles that nobody else has. Gladiator, Wrangler are both awesome! Ram 1500 is the best truck overall, hands down. And the only company in America that offers a true American muscle car anymore. Charger and Challenger are beasts true to their roots, while Mustang and Camero have totally gotten away from being muscle cars. They're kind of sports cars now. Hats off to FCA for their boldness!
EXACTLY, especially with regards to the Charger and Challenger.
U forgetting the Jeep Grand Cherokee srt8, hell of a car!!!
@@MiguelLopez-fh7vx Didn't forget. Just didn't want to make a long list. You're right. The Grand Cherokee is awesome too!
I wish they'd invest in the Chrysler brand more. It's rather sad.
@@dontelindsey5846 Make a Chrysler 300 hybrid sedan. If they can do it on a Maserati Ghibli why not the 300.
Arguably Dodge's best vehicle...and that is saying a lot considering their Ram's!
I have a 2012 Citadel with the 3.6L AWD and it has over 412,000 km on it.
Agreed. I have a 2003 Durango with 150k miles and I think the 1st gen Durangos will go down in history as the best SUV Dodge ever made.
Hey CJ I have a 2018 GT with 50k and I love it! anything I should look out for going forward to keep it running tiptop. People get in it and think it's brand new. I keep my rides looking sharp.
I have a 2011 Dodge Durango with a hemi and it tows good and also it is still a fast suv that hemi still smokes vheicles on the road
@@johnforte5005 Should be fine with just regular maintenance, the paint is the weak spot for Dodge, the cheap out and only put on one layer so I try to spray wash and wax it weekly; any rock chip has to be touched up with a paint pen quickly.
Good thing you pointed out the scale of reliability rankings. Toyota and Lexus are the most reliable, yes, but the difference to other manufacturers (like FCA or anybody else) isn't as much night and day as many people tend to believe. In any ranking, somebody has to be at the top and somebody has to be at the bottom but they don't necessarily have to be far apart.
Every Lexus has .9 problems and every Dodge 2.2. 1 or 2. 1/2 the 'problems' are ''My TV don't work good''...
Maybe....im still #teamLexus 🤷🏾♂️
Yeah. It's for sure interesting to hear you talking about your own, long-term experience with the vehicle
I got my 2018 Durango GT in August of 2018. I have put 51,000 miles on the vehicle in approx 17 months and have only had a few issues. One: my tail light filled with water and was replaced under warranty. Two: my capless fuel tank was cutting off early and my fuel filler neck was replaced. Besides that, I get about 25 mpg average with AWD and love driving it!
Do you recommend a used one or a new one?
I have that fuel issue too, did the dealership replace the filler neck or did you pay for it?
Having purchased an '18 Citadel I tend to agree with all you have mentioned. Have had zero issues (@ 40 000 miles) and very satisfied with performance and "all round" capabilities. While there are faster options, more efficient options, and less expensive options out there - I have zero regrets with my decision.
In all honesty, I went into my 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited expecting a long list of issues and recalls based on reputation. I'm now over 26,000 miles in with zero mechanical issues and one recall to address a cruise control concern. I only went with the 3.6 based on Car & Drivers recommendation and am averaging 27 mpg on the highway in the warmer months. I have towed with it but it's not its main duty in life. The 3.6 and that wonderful 8 speed auto are a great combo and have never regretted the combo even when passing in or pulling out in tight situations. Pleasantly surprised with my FCA product.
12 mpg with his Durango V8 is that bad! It's bad, in any way, shape or form. The 3.6 is all anyone needs.
I mean that's fine but if I had a recall on a vehicle with 26,000 miles I'd be furious.
@@CalvinHikes I guess for me, I accept that a vehicle is made up of thousands of pieces, computers and codes. I feel that a recall is acceptable. Remember, before the GM ignition scandal, most of the recalls we see now would have been covered under a service bulletin, being addressed at your next service. But, I respect your opinion.
@@zrandy That 12 MPG comes from being used virtually exclusively as a tow vehicle. Alex pointed that out in the video. Any vehicle will see a drastic drop in fuel economy when towing.
I enjoy hearing about the long term updates from an actual owner especially from someone who’s had plenty of experience in multiple segments to compare.
My friend totaled her Audi, had a Durango as a rental and was actually considering buying one over another Audi.
My family had always bought Japanese cars, specially Honda and Toyota. I’m in the market for a used car so we tested the Honda Pilot, Toyota Highlander and Lexus RX350. They are all so cramped and dated and overly priced because their long term reliability is excellent
I feel I’d like to roll the dice and get a Durango because the price, the roominess and tech are all fantastic and it is over $10k cheaper than a 4Runner
Your review series helped me to decide to buy a 2020 Dodge Durango GT AWD. I like the v6. The 5.7L hemi could have been fun. And I like your 2-speed transfer case. But my dealer will change out my transfer case for the 2-speed. And while that is expensive. The cost is way below a RT or SRT. Both the v6 and v8 can have lubrication issues. But I switched to Penzoil Platinum synthetic. My friends that have high mileage 3.6L, 5.7L, & 6.4L engines. All run synthetic oil!
Awesome vehicle the Durango is.
I've owned multiple Dodge/FCA products and they've served me quite reliably over my 35 years of driving. You would be surprised on how many owners of cars who don't really maintain their vehicles from any manufacturer driving months upon months with their CE indicator light on then when the vehicle fails they blame the company for their neglect. Our current FCA product is the 2018 Jeep Renegade Latitude and we've been thoroughly impressed with the vehicle overall granted there are some small nuances like the 2.4l power level isn't the best and It could really use about 20 hp more and about 50 ft lbs of torque to really make it a better overall performer. 10,000 miles so far and not 1 issue whatsoever. I can see this Jeep going over 100k with no major problems whatsoever with just minor maintenance and care.
I don't understand why everyone talks shit about FCA it's a great company so much brand history without these brands the automotive industry would be dull. And I don't think many FCA owners cares as much for reliability like Toyota or Honda owners. My family had been owning Chrysler's and Jeeps since the 70's and my grandmother just traded her 15 T&C limited for a new Pacifica limited and my mother is planning to trade in her 16 200 s Awd for a new Alfa Stelvio and I'd love to own a Fiat 124 Spider Abarth soon
Me either I honestly think it's just the type of people who comment online. I have an 05 magnum bought new in 04 with 289k and a 15 grand cherokee 0 issues out of both of them.
Recently worked on overheating 2015 Dodge Journey with plastic T joint on heater hose. Replaced it cracked again engine. Coursing had 2018 Pacifica transmission gave Chrysler owned up to it and replaced the whole vehicle. I can keep going if you like. FCA is garbage overall.
I love my D , it has 125k , lol never had an issue . I like scotty kilmer , but i believe hes off on the dodge line up . Im never selling mine . Im gonna run it till the wheels fall off , hehe😁
Great job alex , your my go to guy for second thoughts and deep analysis on any purchase. Thank double A!
Kilmer is a one note hack that over generalizes each car company, he hates Dodge yet won't acknowledge the vast array of Dodge owners who have had exceptional reliability with their vehicles. My 2008 Hemi Ram is 11 years old & virtually not a single problem other than having to change the battery, tires & brakes, my 2014 Hemi Challenger is the same, well mannered & quite consistently reliable yet to Kilmer they are all junk, I unsubbed after a month listening to the same crap.
@@vinniecorleone62 You may have personally had great success but overall it's rare that a FCA product can make it past 100k without major issues. Scotty is speaking based on repairing cars. Dodge is good at trucks but terrible with cars. They gave up on cars for a reason.
@@smack9x Not true, the Challenger was recently rated among the top most reliable cars currently offered, there are "some" models like the Nitro that have issues. Kilmer even did a segment bashing Dodge trucks as unreliable which is quite far from the truth, he bashes an entire company & all it's vehicles, I have a Nissan Maxima a few years old as well, extremely reliable without a single issue, yet he condemns every car from Nissan.
@@vinniecorleone62 The challenger is a very low volume niche vehicle that spends most of it's time as a parking lot queen. No one is buying them for reliability. If you ask the general public for reliable car it's going to be accord camry Corolla or civic. Nissans are suspect because CVT failures for certain years.
I have a 2016 RT I've had around 8 months. It's really a pleasure to drive. It's a nice balance of capabilities.
Have a GC with the 3.6, very happy with it. Excellent MPG.
People are ignorant about reliability. Scotty Kilmer and Consumer Reports are to blame for that.
Dodge is actually the only American Brand on the list for top 10 Reliability .
@@TomazHilton Dodge builds trash so yes they are top 10 trash makers in the US
@@ABCDE710 Your comment is trash, nothing substantive about it.
@@ABCDE710 I've driven my D , for 125k . The r/t and no heavy repairs yet . So i dunno why the trash comments?
@@debraynunez1780 Lowest reliability in the US. My neighbor bought a 2016 and it was going in the shop at 20K miles. He traded it in as soon as he wasn't horribly underwater. Total money pit.
I will buy one because of Alex
Wow I bought a 2019 Tahoe in August 2019, with 150 miles now I have over 16,500 miles and it is settled in great with now issues.
i recently got a 2010 silverado from my papa with a 6.2, i love it so much it has over 160,000. my first car and even though gas is expensive it’s worth it and it has never let me down
That's sick, I miss my dad's old Chevy Uplander that he had when I was growing up
Direct Comparison Suggestion: Alex, you are so certain that the Durango is a suitable alternative to the conventional body-on-frame SUV, why not compare the Duirango to a Tahoe, Yukon (not the XL) and/or the somewhat dated Sequoia? Lighten the towing emphasis (tho' include it) and take a more balanced view of all the typical reasons someone buys one of these 'lifestyle' SUVs (among them overall volume, mixed surfaces driving, inclimate weather, FWD capability on USFS/BLM lands and heavy snowfall areas of the country).
This is a detailed and objective review video. We have a 2017 Citadel V8 and like it a lot! I agree with most of what Alex said about the vehicle. For a family vehicle, it is powerful and handsome, while being roomy and practical with plenty of safety features (our D has almost all options). I wish the leather dash and the thick rim steering wheel were available in 2017, also Apple CarPlay.
It’s not without issues though. We have had two recalls on the vehicle for the rotary shifter and cruise control. The water pump failed and was replaced under warranty. Satellite radio doesn’t load occasionally. Sometimes it forgets one driver’s settings. In comparison, our 2013 Lexus has had one recall on the accelerator and battery replaced three times, but no mechanical or electric issues. Fit and finish wise, the Dodge doesn’t come close to the Lexus, but we expected that going in.
I Have a Jeep Grand Cherokee 2014 Summit and I received a Recall for the stitched leather dashboard because in some models does pop up
Well Alix, I have had many a HEMI, and fuel consumption has been the only problem i have had. These new Dodge and Ram vehicles are built with quality and last a long time. On my last Ram with the 5.7 HEMI i put over 230000 miles on it. Nothing went wrong. No creeks in the dash or cabin trims. No troubles with front ends, or body panels. I did wear out a few rear tires, but that is my fault not the trucks! I did enjoy evey minute of owning that truck!
Great job Alex. Which tires have you put on the SRT wheels? Also is there any difference in steering feedback / handling with upgraded wheels?
Kudos! I’ll watch every Durango video you make.
Approching a year with my 2019 GT - no issues.. put in some LED headlights and waiting for a Setina PB400 to arrive :)
My favorite 3 row SUV is the Durango and with the Kia Telluride
Those wheels look good I was looking at them wondering why it looked different
Alex, now that you have the SRT wheels, you would have sufficient clearance for the Brembo calipers and the larger brake rotors of the SRT. Seems to me that would be useful going downhill with your trailer loads. I want the Brembo system for my R/T. But the 20x8 inch wheels lack the clearance for the calipers.
Great video, makes me want to stick with Dodge throughout the foreseeable future....
I have a 2011 Durango Crew with just over 153k on it. Only repair I had was replacing a bad transmission oil cooler....which meant simultaneously replacing the AC condenser. There’s a new recall for the fuel relay...but haven’t been advised the part is in. I love this SUV and will likely roll it until it can go no more.
Your experience with your truck makes me feel better about our newly purchased 2019 Durango. Thx 😊
HealthJeeps &Guns you’re welcome but you’ll probably/ hopefully have an even better experience. The 2011 has its share of kinks that had to be worked out through recalls...I didn’t include that because I didn’t own it at that time...but it also was the first model of Durango’s return. They’ve had about 8 years to perfect and polish...so I’m sure you’ll love it even more!
People like Scotty Kilmer do major disservice to everyone.
I tried watching his videos and I couldn't even make it 5 minutes. He's just an uneducated tool.
I know a few folks with Dodge cars/trucks, good for the first 3 to 4 yrs. After that, things just start going bad and you fix it and something else pops up, that is when they become endless money pits. A Journey, a Challenger and a RAM 1500
Jamal He is not biased. Scotty is an honest person.
pedro fernandez the Journey is junk everyone knows that. Other then that Dodge makes some retry reliable cars
@@JJustinXu No, he's totally biased and a complete liar. Virtually every video he make is clickbait yet you'd dare call him honest. He doesn't have even have real shop. All he is a UA-cam personality.
More Durango updates please.
Agree.... Alex, it could be time to give an update!
Toyota fanboys will be in shocked disbelief to hear that most modern cars are nearly as reliable as a Toyota or a Lexus product claims to be. Of course we all knew that already, Alex.
When Toyota people brag about their reliability, it's normally after the fifth year of ownership not the first year with a mere 7800 miles on the clock.
That's true up until the 5-7 year mark. That's when you can really tell which is more reliable... Besides there is no new car that is really gonna have issues after only 7500 miles unless it's like an Alfa or something. Read very recent reviews of FCA products made around 2014 and see how they're holding up today. Maybe compares well to Nissan in reliability but definitely not Toyota/Hyundai/Honda ect.
@@scm3294
Didn't Toyota and Lexus just announce a massive recall for faulty fuel pumps affecting multiple 2016-2019 models? I doubt if many of them have over 7800 miles on their odometers. Surprising since Toyota and Lexus cars never ever have mechanical issues, right? Let's not even mention the Tacoma rust buckets from the mid to later 2000's that Toyota had to buy back from their owners.
@@ivanlowjones Yes but every car has recalls from time to time. At least Toyota's owning up to it without much fuss. Hyundai recently had a massive engine recall, Subaru had a massive CVT recall a couple years back, Honda has oil issues (and a I think a recall) with their newer turbo engines. At least they're not GM and deny wrongdoing 24/7.
@@austing4321
But you fanboys love to claim that Toyota's are immune to mechanical defects, unlike every other car manufacturer.
Alex, thank you, thank you, thank you for your comments about reliability. As you note, almost all modern vehicles are highly reliable, especially compared to a decade or two ago. In fact, when I was a kid and dinosaurs roamed the highways a vehicle that lasted for 100K miles without completely falling apart rated a small article in the local newspaper. Today almost any new vehicle can be expected to last well over that 100K standard. And every manufacturer offers a bumper-to-bumper warranty of at least 3 years/36K-50 miles and power train warranties about twice that. The reason? Very, very few vehicles fail in any way during those periods. The longer warranties offered by the Korean brands are reassuring but they're primarily a marketing tool originally meant to counter perceptions that the brands were cheap and failure prone.
It's true that the most widely available and comprehensive source of data on reliability, the annual survey of Consumer Reports readers, routinely puts Toyota products at or near the top of the list. But it's also the case that CR provides rankings of reliability not actual incidence of problems. In fact, virtually all major brands have very similar and very low incidence of problems over the period that a new car buyer owns a vehicle. That's supported by the fact that rankings among brands change fairly frequently from year to year. A statistician will point out that's a pattern that stems from simple sampling error.
Toyota products typically retain their high rankings year after year as a result of the company's extremely conservative engineering philosophy that frequently avoids introduction of innovative features (e.g. turbocharged engines.) It's a good business strategy for Toyota for whom reliability is the single highest priority in their marketing. It may well serve Toyota very well but the price consumers pay is relatively late introduction of new technology and innovative features.
sorry, 7800 miles is NOT a test of reliability. Dodge start to die around 50,000 miles..while Toyota's can go the distance. Do a test to 50,000 miles and then report back.
@@MatrixDiscovery Source? Or is it your brother-in-law. In fact, as Alex notes, the difference in reliability among modern vehicles is very small.
@@MatrixDiscovery Stop regurgitating what your teenage buddies are saying, and start posting some hard stats from a reputable source. The only thing Toyota does better is making "new" cars with ancient, obsolete tech, invariably getting horrific MPG in the process. I'd rather drive a Durango/Ram and bring it into the garage 3 more times over the course of 10 years, than drive a fugly toyota with a 5 speed auto and 10 mpg.
Boy! Johns on the money ,no toyos for me .
@@JohnSmith-ev1sm absolutely
Bought my Durango RT with your excellent input on towing. Your experience mirrors mine and I would buy again if they get the autonomous features worked out!
I have a 2014 Durango and I love it! No problems and it was my first American suv in 20 plus years!
So my 3 series Bimmer is in the shop getting a bumper repair. They gave me a nice nardo grey Durango. I must say...it’s awesome lol
Love the update. But I don't think a vehicle with 7000 miles gives any indication of long term reliability. But Dodge does make a pretty good V8.
Currently saving for down Payments for one of these, I love the look and how roomy they are , can’t wait till it’s my turn
Excellent review. Very informative for me. Thank you!
Have an R/T. I replaced the factory Osram Xenarc bulbs with Philips XV2 (D3S) and am happier with night visibility. Those Xenarcs are awful. Osram makes fine illumination products. But the performance of that basic Xenarc entry model is dreadful.
I went in from the wheel well rather than the top approach. Skin gets scraped up. But the whole job takes 30 minutes if you've never done it before and prolly 15 minutes if you have experience with the geometry because you cannot watch what you're doing. It's all "feel". I suggest unplugging the wire from the bulb before removing the bulb from the socket so the socket acts as a second hand to offer resistance as you separate the plug from the bulb. One more tip. You'll doubtless encounter stiffness when trying to remove the large protective cap. Just give it more oomph. You won't break anything. But before returning the cap into place, dab some silicone gel along the blue gasket. That will make the next removal less of a fight and it will not compromise the integrity of the seal because the silicone gel repels water.
The XV2s improve both low beam and high beam performance considerably. I suspect the only way to get even brighter illumination would be to change out the projectors to Murimoto or upgrade the ballast to higher wattage. Osram CBI and CBB are no better on the Durango. Get CBB if you're fussy about color temp. But for raw road visibility, I'm sticking with Philips XV2.
How have the new wheels and tires helped? What are you experiencing after the upgrade?
The Durango is way pass time for a all new model .
Do you have any news on when that might happen?
I'm hoping Dodge will surprise everyone at the Detroit auto show in June with a all new model.
2021 or 2022 is when they release a new refresh Durango
Mmo Sixteen may show up in Chicago auto show this year as 2021 refreshed and etorque
I bought a 2019 and put 12k miles on it already and have nothing to say bad about it. We've been getting 18mpg with the v6 . We use all 3 rows cause we have 3 kids in car seats and the 2and row captains help.
Great video! What happened to the Hydrogen Hyundai? I have been wanting updates on that one.
I’ve had my Durango 3.6 since 2012 and haven’t had a problem in 65,000 miles except that I needed to replace the cabin filter for the ac. I’ve even run it on ethanol after hurricanes when no one else could find gas. I love my Durango.
65k? LMFAO. Get back to me when it hits 200k worry free.
Suggestion: update every 3 or 6 months, including going over the smaller things that make or break the ownership experience (e.g., are the cup holders large enough, how much stuff could you put in the back, how's the audio system (use CC-licensed songs to demo) etc.). See Edmunds as an example.
It would be very interesting if you could also do features on your road trips, like when you towed those two big tanks.
Alex, I watch most of your videos and I have frequently heard you mention your need to tow. It makes me curious, what are you towing?
He has told that in one of the other videos about this vehicle. He built his house ground up buying raw materials. So he had to tow lot of building equipment and so on.
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Love the video. I’m probably about to buy an srt. Thanks for the update
.....I'm very envious and jealous.....lol
Have you ever had your air and heat turn off when you start it? They have replaced the radio and it still turns off and yes I had it on auto and it does it with remote start or the key
Why do you have a rt seat in a citadel?
“Some people are disappointed when I say nothing.”
Lol, It’s the internet. People live to be tribal and hate on every other group.
The fact of the matter is we live in an automotive golden age. When I grew up 100-150k miles on a vehicle was a big deal.
Hi Alex,
thanks for your videos about Durangos. Do you plan to release some update about your Durango?
Scotty kilmer is not even a real mechanic, he makes click bait videos all day based on a very old idea that Toyota are the best cars.
@subu tai They used to make good cars.
And this is why if you want extra leather Alex you get a Grand Cherokee Overland/Summit
My water pump went out in just over a year. That’s about all so far in 2 years. Awesome damn ride tho
How many miles did it have?
The 2021 will have LED headlights 😌
Hi Alex. When do you change wheels and tires from original size to SRT size must you do calibration for speedometer? Thanks.
Have a, 98 Dodge Dakota 198,000 miles 5.2 , I bought new, if they do not bring back the Dakota soon, looks like a good upgrade to get a 5.7l Hemi............. nothing wrong with Dodge in my book...........
Please expand on your view regarding the car RELIABILITY vs. a Lexus. If like most people, you plan to keep a car for 5-7 years, most NEW cars will be “RELIABLE” ...... only if you are planning to keep for 10 hrs or one 100k miles that RELIABILITY becomes an issue. I had a brand new 2014 Chrysler 300 and it was reliable, no issues for 60k miles 4 years
Perfect example of use case. I have a trailer hitch on my Santa Fe, I've used it twice to pull a moving trailer. It's handy to have but I will likely never tow more than 3500 lbs. I would be interested in that vs the q7 as I think it's rated for 7700 lbs.
Amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
A very handsome vehicle. The deep red is a great paint color.
Great update. Thanks for doing it.
It's not the count of problems it's the severity of the problems. Lexus will have a light bulb go out while a FCA product will have a transmission go out.
By that logic the same could be said about kIA or Honda since they use similar ZF transmissions.
Actually, the ZF transmission, which is used by many different vehicles outside of FCA, has actually proven quite reliable. There are more issues with Honda and Toyota , 6, 8 and 9 transmission, as well with their CVTs, than there has been with the ZF 8-speed. I would suggest you stop listening to Scotty Kilmer.
Honda 9 speed ZF has been problematic
Lexus: Air Suspension failures, electrical gremlins, fuel pumps, intake gaskets(4.6L), suspension bushing problems, water pump failures(quote a water pump replacement on the 3.5L V6, which is at the BACK of the engine), power steering failures, oh...and the heater core that requires the dash to be disassembled. Other than that, perfect.
@@hellkitty1014 No other manufacturer has these issues?
I have a 2017 Durango R/T, 57k miles on it. It had 1 major recall that actually added a feature (auto-park for rotary gear shift), the UConnect is the most straight forward control system I’ve seen. Besides the recall only oil and filter changes were needed, and at 50k, I got new tires and brakes. The V8 with occasional towing 3000lb double jet ski trailer it averages about 16.9 mpg. It’s running in Eco mode most of the time and it turns off half the cylinders under light load. The seats are incredibly comfortable on long distance which I also didn’t expect. 10 hour drive from Baltimore to Midland michigan and I came away not tired.
Is the reason for SRT wheels and tires is that there is a big brake kit in the future or you just like the looks?
In his initial video, Alex said he wanted to see wider tires made a significant difference in the Durango’s handling.
What is the difference between the suspension of the 5.7 L R/T and the 5.7 L Citadel ? Does the Citadel have the regular comfortable suspension found in the 3.6L pentastars ?
Great question!
R/T is somewhat lowered with firmer damping. The Citadel is the luxury grade. The R/T's exhaust is also tuned a little more aggressively.
Totally agree with HellKitty. We test drove both and chose the Citadel for the softer ride. But the downside is the higher step-in height.
Always loved this Durango. Very nice looks and stands out from the crowd.
Do you have a before and after 60mph to zero with the SRT tires/wheels?
What is the name of this color??
I'm in love with my 2018 GT....49k miles later....not one issue :)
Hi Alex! 👋 What’s your oil temps like on certain occasions? Like when towing, in the stop and go traffic etc?
Awesome that you share your experience with the Durango.
2018 Durango RT here. After 19 months and 35K miles, no problems at all. And I agree, great vehicle for light towing. We're towing a 5200# travel trailer with ours with no issues.
Whats long term about a 14 month old vehicle with 7,800 miles?
Alex busy drives all the new cars too
7500 miles? Are you serious? Why even mention that? The car is brand new, whats gonna go wrong?
1 year old vehicle. 2 model years old
It's a Dodge so the fact that it made it to a year is amazing
Many problems are often seen in the first year or two, because of quality control failures. If a car is or isn't designed correctly, you won't know it for many years. But if quality control was poor, you'll spot it almost immediately.
I think that's the point Alex makes in the video. And that 7500 miles can probably be multiplied by ten without major issues. Nevertheless, internet comments are full of claims that various brands are horribly unreliable and likely to leave a driver on the side of the road or burst into flames.
@@ABCDE710 It's not amazing at all. Most FCA owners aren't experiencing major issues in the first year. Stop following Scotty Kilmer.
Hi will this fit inside a two car garage?
What the hell my Durango’s UConnect has crashed at least 15x and only has 5,700 miles.
Can a 4x8 sheet lay flat in the back?
Sadly no.
1 year updates are good
Have you had any problems with the LED taillights going out? I’ve seen a large number of them with parts of the LED burnt out.
He said, no problems so far......
He only has 7500 miles on it. It's still brand new
Those that I see are typically 2014/15 with water sitting in the center lamps. Newer ones seemed to be ok.
That is a weak area that Dodge should be addressing as it is a high failure rate item . It's all over the durango boards . They are $1000 to replace too if it's on your dime .
you better not buy a FCA, turn it back in after lease term!
Hi Alex. Thanks for your work. Still without problems with your Durango? What's it's milage for today?
I’m not hating but not a fan of those rims. The stock Citadel rims look way better on this vehicle 🤷♂️
yep
Be careful about issues. They will start happening with this generation of Grand Cherokee and Durango past 30,000 miles. My recommendation get a extended MOPAR warranty, it will pay for itself.
My issues, 2015 Grand Cherokee:
2 thermostats. CEL.
Steering Rack leaking, had to be replaced (1500 if not covered by MOPAR extended warranty).
Transmission intercooler (radiator) leaked and had to be replaced (another 1500 if not covered by MOPAR extended warranty)
oil pan leaking and fixed (1200 if not covered by MOPAR extended warranty)
oil pump leaking - CEL(1200 if not covered by MOPAR extended warranty)
PSIMS (emissions module) replaced.
Two windows regulators.
Rear shocks replaced.
I have that Jeep still and it has 110,000 miles now.
It has good ride and isolation, and everything logically laid out. The 3.6 liter Pentastar is solid. But be careful of issues with this vehicle without a MOPAR extended warrarnty.
And, quality of work varies greatly based on Jeep dealer you go to.
My recommednation, stay away, get a Highlander or Pilot
He said he tows. A Pilot or Highlander would literally snap in half at towing 8k pounds. Interesting you had that many components to fail.
I find it strange that everything was leaking and needed to be replaced. Most leaking parts need a seal or to be re sealed. Sounds like they were using the excuse to change things.... if they actually changed anything. I know tons of guys that have never had anything go wrong with their dodge/jeep, sometimes it's the luck of the draw to get a problem unit and I dont care what brand it is. They all have lemons.
@@jamespenner1412 In the case of steering rack MOPAR (Chrysler) sent their advisor to dealership. Remember these fixes are all done by dealer. I trust them, they are the best one I found in Atlanta, Palmer Dodger/Jeep. MOPAR advisor after review approved. If you Googlr leaking steering rack you will find hits for Jeep Grand Cherokee, and both it, and transmission intercooler are pretty normal items that go bad per dealership. Side note, the intercooler, I had feedback from a second dealer with same. They will not repair, it is a replace. And they do indeed replace the part, I verified visually (easy enough to see).
Wish they sold these in Australia.
If you've primarily used the Durango for towing and haven't done a service in over a year with 7800 miles? That seems very wrong. I remember my F-150 had a much shorter service interval when used for towing, I imagine Dodge does that as well.
I'm not surprised you haven't had many problems with the Durango, it's running on a platform from 2011, so the bulk of the kinks have been worked out and don't forget, that chassis is still a Mercedes design that's been lightly modified.
**not Mercedes-designed. It was the last joint-venture of the DaimlerChrysler days. The 2011 JGC and Durango came out before the 2013 2nd-gen MB GL and 2012 MB ML.
FCA isn't all that bad. I have a 2015 Wrangler Unlimited with 71,000 miles and thankfully a lifetime warranty. In the past 5 years Ive had all 24 lifters and tappets replaced in the engine due to a tick at 68,000 miles and the oil cooler housing seal replaced at 40,000 miles. Its been pretty reliable other than that!
Yeah they can take those plastic oil filter cooling assemblies and hide them where the sun don't shine. Give me a normal metal filter .
Would you ever consider putting in something like a k&n cold air intake system to help with power for towing and increased mpgs? Or keep it stock for comparison videos
Is it refrigerated? No. Nothing but a marketing gimmick.
I am glad nothing has gone wrong. Did you get any flat tires? Keep up the good work.
Every 2-3 months ownership updates.
I would love for you to compare your Durango against other SUVs. It's good to see the differences of other manufacturers
Bought a 2015 (3.6L v6) brand new and no issues so far. Very pleased with the durango. The only thing is the dealer had to change my rear shocks after an intensive towing year (5000lbs trailer). I would buy this truck again for sure, but the V8 is the way to go.
I have 2011 Dodge Durango Crew with 5.7 HEMI in it with 110 thousand miles (mostly highway). Here are some problems I have have had since I bought the car: 1) Leak in AC tubing (rust) which caused refrigerant to escape. 2) Cruise control. 3) Passenger window (driver side). 4) Starter. All of those went after warranty expired but I will most likely buy another one or possibly Grand Cherokee with the same engine. I love that HEMI and the way my Durango handles.
my brother worked for dodge dealership for a year in the parts dept. and there is a problem with the 3.6 V6 in that the valve train goes off the guides/bearings. also my cousin owns a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee with a 3.6 V6 and he has electrical issues. something to do when Chrysler was owned by Daimler benz and were using German wiring. you got the V8 so no worries there, it's stout. just be aware of electrical gremlins in the future and I sure hope that doesn't happen. I think every 6 months you should update any vehicle you have long term good bad or indifferent.
2018 and 2004 are two totally different generations.
I don't recall there being a 3.6 v6 in a 2004 Grand Cherokee.
T 15 he’s talking about the Phoenix v6 which came before the pentastar which was Mercedes based and cheapened out.
@@T16-s5o typo, my bad. i meant 2012 but somehow 2004 came out of my fingers, lol
@@frankmarzig1972 oh ok
On year 4 with a 3.6 and nothing has gone wrong either
Love the wheels from the Jeep SRT!