Thoughts on Durangos

[RussJ]

Hi folks, the G/F is thinking about buying a 2003 Durango. I would appreciate any oppinions, info, problems to look for, trouble areas, etc. It is a 4 door, 4x4 4. 7L auto. Thanks!

 

[Bob4x4]

I don't care for them personaly but I have had to work on them. You might want to go here and ask that same question. Dodge Talk Community Forum - Durango 1st Gen (98 - 03) Forums



Bob

 

[WDixon27]

the manager and his dad each have a 02 and they have been ok, i haven't had to do much more then maintaince on either, both are 2wd 4. 7s

 

[MCummings]

My '98 is running pretty good. Haven't had to do anything major since I bought it. Just a valve cover gasket, fan clutch, brakes shocks and front wheel bearings.



Mind you, it has 174,000 miles.



I'll get some more pics of it up soon. It's a great college "car" turns sharp, sits high enough and has a frame under it. I enjoy the one we have.



My girl and her D.



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[Matt400]

The exhaust manifolds can warp (4. 7's) snapping off one or more bolt heads and then they leak. Having one ready for replacement saves downtime but I have had luck getting them machined true also.



There was a ball joint recall for a free fix on 2000 + models.

 

[Wayne M.]

I have a '98, very similar to an '03. It's been a real good truck. I think the build quality is better than my '04 Ram. It has 70K hard New York City miles, and has needed stuff like brakes and ball joints and has had the 9. 25 axle blues. I like 318's and 360's better than the 4. 7's, but I would reccomend them. look here

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