Overview & Reviews

Like its sibling, the Dakota, the Durango gets a new trim level dubbed SXT that serves as the entry-level Durango. Other improvements this year include side-curtain airbags, a five-speed automatic gearbox and an optional DVD video entertainment system.

• Commodious cabin, newly optional side-curtain airbags and DVD video, capable performance on-road and off, aggressive styling.

• Some cheap interior trim, high fuel consumption.

User Reviews:

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  a very good dependable suv - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By nolona@mdah.state.ms - August 4 - 2:00 am

  The dodge durango is an excellent built suv, the comfort and options are great and the feel for the road is on time with stff but firm handling. the fuel consumption is sorrowful in this day and time, approximately 16 mpg city and highway combined. The additional seating is a plus with options as a luggage compartment. Highway long trips are enjoyable to take with the road handling ability of sure footed big enought but small enought to be enjoyable enought. I would buy this vehicle again.

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  Great SUV! - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By paul1707 - August 4 - 2:00 am

  Purchased new in May 02. It was a dealer demo with 3K miles on it so I saved about $7K off the MSRP. Since then, I have been very pleased with its reliability. It is only a little over 2 years old but it has 70K miles on it and still runs like new. The only repairs Ive had outside normal maintenance are brakes at 64K miles and a new battery at 67K miles. It has been an outstanding vehicle, much better than the 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee I traded for it. I was hesitant about owning another DiamlerChrysler product but took the chance and I am glad I did. However, the resale value is very poor and that will probably keep me from purchasing another Dodge.

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  02 Durango - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By av8r - August 2 - 2:00 am

  Overall a good vehicle. Truck-based SUV handles rough terrain better than a car-based. Finally got needed face lift in 04 but the truck got heavier and has sacrificed power and some convenience (cannot get cass player anymore) Also, new seats are hard as a rock.

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  World Class Reliability?... Nope - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By woodymc - July 13 - 2:00 am

  This is my 2nd Durango. Was very happy with my 99 D and decided to replace it with the 2002. In all, I wish I had researched my purchase more carefully. When its running its pleanty strong on the highway and reasonably roomy for four or five. This D was in the shop 2X for failed front brake lines, 2X in the shop for major transmission rebuild, 1X in shop for rack/pinion steering replacement and AM/FM/CD changer replacement. All was repaired under warranty, without too much fuss from the dealer. This D has 35.3K miles on it now. I cant imagine keeping it, since it is my wifes daily driver. Its just not reliable enough.

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  Best vehicle I ever had - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By In the Sun - June 14 - 2:00 am

  One cannot expect great gas mileage from an SUV. Other than cost of gas I have no complaints about this vehicle.

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  Great 7 passenger SUV - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By Great Durango - May 30 - 2:00 am

  I have the truck for 2 months and its a pleasure to drive. There is plenty of room for 6 adults. The third row seat is ok for adults on a short trip, Ok for kids on a long trip.

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  If its hot where you live dont buy one - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By A/C Doesnt work! - May 29 - 2:00 am

  I have a 2002 SLT Plus with 4.7L. I havent had any major problems mechanically, but the A/C doesnt even begin to cool the car. If you run it on high all the time (You have too) then you develop a mildew smell. The dealer actually said, "dont run it on high then" They actually admit a design flaw - but no fix. Im selling my $33,00 two year old durango now and Edmunds says its worth about $16K - wonderful!

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  dodge kicks ass - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By dodgewins4ever - May 28 - 2:00 am

  very powewrful very fast took a subaru wrx no prob nice smooth ride nice interior luv it

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  Pretty good - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By michaelt - May 16 - 2:00 am

  For the most part, Im happy with the vehicle. Fun to drive, has enough power, looks nice, easy to maneuver, controls are all accessible, sound system is fine. A few problems -- AC is abyssmal (I live in PHX and on a hot day it literally cannot get the car cool, even after an hour drive), sometimes the car slips out of gear, struggles a bit to wake up on a cold morning (and cold is relative in PHX).

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  Wheeeeeee - 2002 Dodge Durango
  By Doggie - May 6 - 2:00 am

  With over 30,000 miles of ownership I can tell you my Durango has been one of the best vehicle experiences I have ever enjoyed! My Durango is just as exciting to get in as it was the day I took it home. 4.7 Engine runs like a top! Brakes with anti-lock feature have saved me numerous times! Drivers seat lumbar bladder is the only item that has failed since new car delivery day. The steering of this vehicle is pure pleasure.