Overview & Reviews
The 5.7-liter Hemi V8 gains a multidisplacement cylinder management system, which boosts fuel economy up to 20 percent in certain driving situations. Wheel choices have been revised, and 17-inch alloys are now standard. Stability control, a power rear liftgate and remote vehicle start system are newly optional. A three-passenger 60/40-split third-row seat is now optional on the SLT and standard on the Limited model, raising maximum seating capacity to eight.
- Strong V8 engines, agile handling, excellent ride quality, capable off-road, lots of cargo capacity, simple controls.
- Lousy mileage, sloppy fit and finish, needs more second-row legroom and storage.
User Reviews:
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Lots of Power! - 2006 Dodge Durango
By CMH - August 12 - 5:36 pmWe purchased the 5.7 Hemi. I would pass my friends uphill while pulling a horse trailer as they pulled nothing. At the same time I cant expect much in the way of Fuel Economy. Not the greatest on comfort or technology but it got the job done. Loved the 3rd row. The quality of materials was not great. Also experienced the loss of a few seat belt covers.
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This is considered an SUV? - 2006 Dodge Durango
By americanmade2 - June 17 - 8:53 pmWell in December of 2010, my family got this car. at first it was great ... but then the horrid hard plastics started breaking on the seat belt covers and on the seat belt buckle itself the buckle in the third row is completely useless! the hard plastics are also bad they just look tacky. the seats in the second row are not comfortable for longer than an hour. the leg room in the second row is bad... really bad my son who is 54 complains! the car has a problem shifting and gets valves clogged all the time! our family hates this... thing! we are buying a 2007 Lexus GX 470 in a month hope its better!!
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Its a Pile of Junk - 2006 Dodge Durango
By carman97 - January 4 - 7:53 pmmy family bought a 06 Durango SLT in December of 2010 for me when i turn 16, so far most of the plastic on the seat belts has fallen off, the motor and the transmission needs full replacing because it burns oil and its lazy and doesnt want to shift into second gear. What was Dodge thinking in 2006??
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I Love My Dodge - 2006 Dodge Durango
By JT in SC - September 24 - 2:00 amI am a Dodge man. I love the power of my Dodge HEMI. My wife and I bought it originally so that we could travel with our whole family for my job. Great on road handling. I drive much more cautiously than I did when I was younger, so I treat this truck like a baby. But when I need power to pass or tow. WOW! It goes like a bat out of you-know-where.
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Overall Great Car - 2006 Dodge Durango
By T - June 21 - 1:46 pmThe Plastic covers always fall off and snap. But this car is Awesome. When you drive, Its so smooth, But the Roar of the car is so GREAT. you just have the feeling of Driving some tank, But its just an SUV. The handling is good, Braking is pretty Good.
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Best Truck Ive ever owned! - 2006 Dodge Durango
By cd493 - January 28 - 2:38 pmThis truck is great. I just bought it about a month ago. It is has the Hemi engine which is the best preforming truck I have ever driven. It can tow like hell and it is so comfortable I wouldnt even know I am towing anything. If you are in the market for an suv This is a great option.
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Good solid vehicle- 2006 Durango Limited - 2006 Dodge Durango
By Warren - October 11 - 12:08 amI have had this 2006 Limited HEMI for 3 years now and no problems whatsoever. This is an excellent SUV. It will tow just about any trailer with the 5.7L HEMI. Fit and finish on the interior of the Limited model is very good overall. Plenty of off the line power with no lag. Factory Navigation system from Alpine is very good, although it isnt touchscreen and requires CD map updates periodically. Ride and comfort are exceptional. Visibility is outstanding. Perhaps a bit better final inspection as a drain pipe wasnt originally installed in the side pillar which caused water leaks in the first rain. Dealer installed at no charge. Overall, Dodge makes some very fine trucks like this one.
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Hate this SUV ! - 2006 Dodge Durango
By sue - August 18 - 4:34 pmI have owned Chevy, Ford & Dodge SUVs, This is by far the worst. I had my Ford Explorer for 100,000 miles and no major problems, Chevy Trailblazer, I owned for short time, but no problems. This SUV I have had back to the dealer 3 times for the same problem, it doesnt want to shift into higher gears, a few times the tack jumped between 1 & 2 like crazy for no reason and the dealer can not fix it ! The A/C doesnt cool off the back seat at all, the plastic has broke around both front seats. I only have 27,000 miles and I have all these problems already. Im going back to Ford and not touching a Dodge again. Its a shame because my parents both drive Dodges also, we were a Dodge family !
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my durango - 2006 Dodge Durango
By Patty - July 27 - 11:27 pmFirst off, I am used to driving Suburbans, so Ive had a bit of a time trying to get used to the Durango. The Durango is a well build, beautiful vehicle, it just isnt the right vehicle for me. The tight suspension is my main complaint with the rugged/harsh side by side rocking each time I go over a small bump of any kind. I find the front seats very uncomfortable for both my hubby and myself. My daughters love it for comfort and traveling, but for us its a no go. Passengers in the middle row seat leaves absolutely no leg room for them. Where is all this spacious room that is advertised in the Durango? I do not like the cargo room either. Its just not a practicle vehicle for me.
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A good value & a solid vehicle - 2006 Dodge Durango
By usnavoff - April 17 - 9:02 amI have owned SUVs from GM, Ford and Hyundai, both new and used. This is my second used Durango- the other is a 2007 which I just sold to my daughter & son-in-law. For performance, ride quality & comfort, safety features and purchase value, I feel the Durango is unsurpassed. I recommend purchasing a Certified Used Vehicle- peace of mind for a few more dollars, especially if you intend to keep the vehicle for at least several years.
