1999 Dodge Durango Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

3.68/5 Average
128 Total Reviews
This Year's Model Updates:

Two-wheel drive models finally show up for true flatlander use, and all Durangos gain a rear power outlet. Also available are steering wheel-mounted radio controls, heated mirrors, and two new colors: Bright Platinum Metallic and Patriot Blue.

Pros:
  • Aggressive Dodge styling, large interior, V8 power, competitive price.
Cons:
  • Nine cupholders, no refrigerator.

User Reviews:

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  • Not Bad - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    It is my second Dodge. First was the Colt, and I swore not to buy another Dodge after having it. But never say never... So I bought Durango in 99. Because it was the best for the price (3 row seats for around $30,000). Drive was fun, too. Well, 4 years and 96,000 miles later it still is. Yes, there is a slight problem with driver side window (intermitten). It was a problem with driver side lock (fixed). Oh, forgot to mention - I bought an extended warranty, so it was fixed under it. The pinging noice is because of the gas. I pull 92 now - no noice :). Mileage is a problem. I can get 15-16 MPG in city/highway, but I kind of expected that.

  • First and LAST Dodge - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    Bought extended warranty to 50k miles. At 70k miles, check engine light came on and was told by Palmer Dodge needed $700 to repair transmission. Ind. shop said nothing was wrong, changed fuild and never had another problem. At 72k miles, engine blew up. Dealer said too bad..no one at Chrysler would talk with me..Spent $3000 to replace engine. At 82k miles, was told valve was bad in 1 cylinder. Traded car today for new Volvo. Got $7K trade in and still owed $13K. Still happiest day of my life. DODGE, CHRYSLER AND PALMER DODGE IN ALPHARETTA, GA ARE THE WORST IN THE WORLD. I feel sorry for anyone I see in a Durango.

  • Love it! Hate it! - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    I absolutely love this vehicle for its style and usability, and absolutely hate it for gas mileage and reliabilty. Folom Lake Dodge has got to be the worst dealership I have ever delt with. The 5.2L V-8 engine has a terrible pinging or spark knocking sound when accelerating. The dealership told us that this is a common problem with the Durango, and that the engine system had to be "FLASHED", and that the extended warranty we paid $2,000 for would not cover the work. We had the service and a complete tune-up done and it still pings. At 22,000 miles three of the four electric window switches went out on it. It is slowly becoming a frustrating vehicle.

  • Overall excellet auto - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    I have owned my car for 4 years with no major problems and have loved every minute driving it

  • pos - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    anything with 4-wheel drive is fun to drive in the snow. we have lost our transmition, it took 3 weeks to get back only to have more problems with the obd. its going tomm. a`nd i am getting a nissan maxima

  • Nice vehicle Poor engine - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    A good vehicle. I have had several engine problems the last 14 months. I will not be able to keep this vehicle after the warrenty runs out. I would go broke fixing it. Very disapointing!!

  • Whats the problem? - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    Bought 2 identical Durangoes for my company at the same time. Weve had some problems, but all were relatively minor. I believe Dodge suffers from a bad reputation and this is reflected in some of the reviews. My fathers 2 new Chevy Pups had their transmissions replaced- one of them twice. My wifes Infiniti needed a transmission at 15k. But whod call a Chevy or an Infinit a piece of junk? As for gas mileage, yeah, I think its a little low but Ive got the 5.9 and Ive still gotten as much as 17.9 on the highway. Ive crossed the Continental Divide in my Durango and I was passing every car I had the chance to. How many other vehicles thatll haul 7 people can do that?

  • Fit the bill - and delivered - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    I got what I expected. Purchased new off the lot. Needed 7 seatbelts. Only thing to go wrong in 4 years was the battery. Dealer arranged pickyup, replacement, and return. Bought for 31K, sold for 18K (held for just over 4 years).

  • love my Durango - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    everyone in the family love to drive this vehicle. Comfortable for driver and passenger. Only mechanical problem was drivers side power window failure just outside of 30k/36mo warranty. Cost was $200. No other problems. Pulled trailers in soft sand. Great truck.

  • On a positive note - 1999 Dodge Durango
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    Funny on how many people complain about the gas mileage on this Durango. 13 To 16 miles to the gallon. What are they comparing it to?? Remember this is a V8 and not a wimpy V6. Look at the other V8 sport uts on the market and youll see that they ALL get around the same MPG !!! We are pleased with our Durango. It has given us 63,000 problem free miles. Do ALL you recommened service intervals for problem free ownership. And its still rattle free on these horrid Michigan roads.

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