I've had my 2014 Durango Limited for just over 4 years now - took delivery on May 1 - and I have 122K miles on it as of this weekend. Other than routine, scheduled maintenance, I had only one small issue where the sensor didn't read the key fob. Quick fix by the dealer to reprogram the sensor. Otherwise, it's been flawless, best vehicle I've ever owned. I absolutely would buy it again.

 

I owned a 2011 hemi citadel in 2014... Looking back objectively, I would NOT buy it again. I wish I would have bought a 2014 limited with the v6 instead.

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As an owner of a '14 Limited V6 AWD for the last 1-1/2 years I would have to say yes you would love the vehicle. Yes I would absolutely buy it again. My only regret may have been not spending the extra $$ to have bought the '14 V6 AWD Citadel that I had my choice paired down to after searching for several months. I really miss not having the cooled leather seats on a hot humid summer day.

 

I have had Dodge car/trucks for over 20yrs. The only foreign car I've ever owned was a 2006 Hyundai Sonata. Looking back at my fleet, I have NEVER experienced any issues that would make me regret my purchase. The dealer network isn't the best but, the cars have been reliable, which minimized my need for the dealer.
Having said that, buying a used vehicle is always a risk. You are taking on someone else's vehicle without really knowing how they cared for it. Get yourself an extended warranty just in case.

 

I bought my ‘14 Citadel AWD V8 new, and I’ve been pretty happy with it. If I could go back, the only thing I would change would be not optioning the CD player.

I like it so much, in fact, that the only way I’m getting rid of it is if they do a Durango Trackhawk.

 

I was very happy with my 14' Raylle. I didn't notice until I traded it in for my 18' that I was missing things that I wouldn't get another without.

That would be:
Remote start (add an aftermarket on my 14')
Heated and cooled seats
Heated steering wheel
Leather seats (I have 2 dogs, cleaning is way easier now)
AWD (didn't need it in the 14' till we moved to a snow state)
Front and rear cross-path detection with rear brake assist
Factory Tow package (added one to my 14', but this limited capacity to 3500lbs, my 18' has the factory package, so it's good for 7200lbs)
And of course the V8

The 14' Raylle did great for what it was, but the upgrade to the R/T and all the options I just listed was pretty big for me. The V6's are really good engines, and get great gas mileage for long trips. I would have kept mine longer if I had not moved, I need the AWD, and the V8 will let me tow more too.

As others have said, a used vehicle could come with problems, you never know the true history of care. As for problems, my 14' never had any major issues, and I put around 61000 miles on it.

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Ekurd:
My first Durango was a gently used well equipped 01 SLT Plus 4.7L 4x4. My current D is an 04 SLT Hemi AWD also purchased used. I don't regret either purchase. In fact, I regretted the sale of the 01 fairly quickly, and set about getting another Durango which became the 04. Like any vehicle, they have their quirks and some can be troublesome.

The AWD system is excellent, and as such I have no trouble getting around here in our SW Ohio winters. The 3.6L engine puts out more power than the 4.7L V8 in my 01, and returns better mpg. They haul/tow great, and are very protective in the event of a crash. The power of the Hemi is quite pleasing, and should that not be enough you can go one better with the Durango SRT which will out handle and out run a fair number of "performance" vehicles on the road today while transporting you and your family in excellent comfort.

One final thing to consider is that if you end up with a Durango less than 4 years old and under 48K miles, you can pick up a lifetime factory backed warranty for roughly $250 a year (assuming you would keep it at least 10 years) that will cover anything major with a $100 deductible.

Just my 02 cents..... YMMV

Don

 

I have been very happy with my 3rd Durango (01, 03, 15). As stated before, the V6 has more HP than my previous 5.9l V8s had, and better gas mileage. Only regret I have is I should have ponied up the extra coin and went with an AWD model. My 01 was PT 4WD, so I had that little extra feeling of safety/ability if I needed 4wd; and the 03 was AWD, and performance in rain/slippery conditions made me feel it was very capable of handling just about any thing mother nature could dish out, weather wise.
My 15 SXT+ is very comfortable and so far has been the best of the 3 I have owned.
So yes, I would buy it again, but I would get the AWD this time around.

 

I've owned nearly every US brand (can't really call any brand country specific anymore through) and also Honda's and Subaru's. I've never owned a Toyota, Kia, or Hyundai, because their interiors have ALWAYS felt cheap, cumbersome, and poorly layed out.

I've NEVER had a single issue with any of my Chevy's except my wife's '02 S10 ZR2. The electronic t-case motor had to be replaced several times. Otherwise, nothing other than routine maintenance.

My Dodge / Ram vehicles (this Durango being my 4th) have had mostly wear and tear and maintenance items. On the HD trucks, the ball joints and wheel bearings are complete garbage, as are the carrier bearings on the 2-piece driveshafts. But, otherwise, no major drama.

Now, my Ford's (which will NEVER occupy a spot in my driveway again) have been nothing but problems. Of 5 vehicles, 2 have concluded with lemon law buy backs, 1 lead to a class action suit, 1 was just my hunting truck (an old base model Ranger) that I just beat the crap out of, 1 was an okay car but had a horrible vibration that couldn't be isolated and was traded before I lost my mind with it.

My Honda...commuter car, fairly nice, great mileage, nice layout....totally boring to drive. But, this car gave me ZERO drama.

My 2 Subaru's. 1 had to have the engine replaced due to the wrong piston rings being installed (this was a recall) and it burned a quart of oil between changes. The second one is my wife's current car and is the same model and is much nicer except Subaru has a some REALLY weird quirks to them. 1 - the eyesight system doesn't work in heavy rain and you completely lose your cruise control when this happens. 2 - the remote start system is, by far, the most annoyingly ridiculous system I have ever experienced. You literally have to rub your belly, pat your head, hop on one foot, and say, "There is no place like home" to make it work. Then, no matter what, it ALWAYS shuts the car off when you open a door. You ALWAYS have to start it twice.

If I was to buy another vehicle, RIGHT NOW, it would be another Dodge. I hate driving a boring, unispiring vehicle, and nobody else makes anything that still seems halfway cool to both look at and drive and has a well layed out interior. My current Durango RT is just a 6 passenger Charger and is a blast to drive.

If you want totally drama free, and also completely boring to drive, buy a Honda or a Toyota.

My first test of a vehicle is this. I look at it....CLOSELY. Then I turn my back and walk away. If I don't feel the urge to look back at it as I walk away, it's the wrong vehicle for me. If I feel the need to look back and say to myself, "That's a bad B!+(#" then it's worth a test drive.

 

The only regret I have is letting go of the trade-in Ram. At the time, I really didn't want to keep a third vehicle. But in-retrospect, I shoulda. I also could've gotten around $1K more for it by selling it on Craigslist, if I really did want to get rid of it. Stupid move.

 

Yes, I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

2014 SXT+ AWD V6 purchased in September, 2016 that now has 78K miles.

My only real complaint was the terrible OEM tires (Kumho Solus), but a new set of Michelin's fixed that problem. Other than regular maintenance items, the only "repair" has been one $5 turn signal bulb. Still has original brake pads.

 

I totally agree about the stock tires. Bought my ‘14 SXT with 12k miles in January ‘16 and my wife was scared driving it in the snow. She said it was all over the road. I thought she was crazy until I drove it in the snow. Those Kumho tires sucked! I replaced them at about 30,000 miles even though they still had plenty of tread. I bought Michelin Dueler Alenzas and love them. I even put them on my ‘14 Ram Outdoorsman!

Other than the continuous problem of water in the racetrack taillight ( replaced twice and has water again after replaced two months ago) I really enjoy the drive in the Durango and it’s style.


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Yes, I currently have 44k miles on my 14 RT. It still puts a smile on my face every time I step on the gas pedal.

 

Hello,Just joined the forum.If I could go back in time I would definitely buy this same vehicle.It has been the nicest vehicle that I have ever owned by far.I was driving a 2002 Explorer POS with a lot of miles on it but I purchased that new and in the first 6 months it went to the dealer 10 times.This has been there once in 13 months and it was just a bad license plate light.I had to bring it in and sadly they didn’t have one and had to bring it back again after it was ordered.I have 12,000 miles on it.

 

I would not expect Japanese like quality out of Dodge (FCA) in general. We rarely keep vehicles beyond 4 years and the '18 R/T will be gone after 39 months (lease). It's an awesome vehicle and I would definitely choose it again vs. everything else out there.

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Absolutely, in fact I grew up with Hondas and I can say my Durango and Ram have had fewer issues. The Durango has had a turn signal burn out so far. The Ram had a fuel pressure sensor go and today I took it in for a rear main seal, but I attribute that to my wife not driving it during the 8 month deployment I just got back from. Our Accord had seal after seal go on the engine starting at about 80k, by the time we got rid of it at 218,000 miles we'd put 3-4 rear mains and 2 oil pump seals on it. They also went through batteries.

IMHO "Japanese quality" is a myth propogated by those who formed the opinion in the 70's and 80's when the American companies were shoehorning lean burn ignitions into large cars and putting out Pintos and Chevettes.

 

IMHO "Japanese quality" is a myth.

i will second that, the small cars are pretty good, but when you look at the big trucks/SUV's, the japanese cars get worse MPG and worse ratings.
(have you seen the switch setup on a Nissan steering wheel?)

my wife has the R/T as her Daily, with a cold air kit & a X-pipe on it, and every time I drive it, I am amazed by how nice it is.

we traded in our 2016 Suburban on it, and we love it much better.
the Tahoe & Suburban just feel too trucky & large & cumbersome.

i think most of the crazyness you see on Forums is a small % of ppl, and they complain the loudest, so it seems more concerning than it really is.


you will want a SRT before you wear out an R/T.

 

Thank you all!! It was a pleasure to read all you had to say! Dodge is getting another happy driver

 

Our Durango R/T is a 2017 and the first 18,000 miles have been virtually trouble-free.

My only do-over would be to add the package that has the blind-spot awareness system. Visibility is excellent in the Durango, however, it's nice to have a backup.

 

Yes on worse FE of Japanese trucks.
Had a rental Nissan Armada for a week, traveling mostly highway. I averaged 15mpg.
5.6L/7-speed.
I won't go into the poor handling, but the ride was good and being a SL, was nicely equipped and the interior has greatly improved.
Seemed more Infinity than Nissan inside.

But, back to this, I drove all the competition...actually rented them, none better then the Durango IMO. Would buy the same today. Hemi Citadel w 2nd row captain chairs...but I'd like the stitched dash.

 

No worries. These are good vehicles; as good as anything else on the market and better than many.

I would buy again (actually, I'm already a repeat customer)

 

Same here. I only buy Japanese cars till I bought my 2012 Durango used 2 years ago. My advice is BUY NEW. My Durango AC didn't work. Day 3 after purchase had a big Ac oil leak under car, I wasn't impressed, since then it's been good other than a ton of recalls. Would I buy again??? Only if I was getting the SRT and that ain't gonna happen.

 

I would in a heart beat. Only have about 7000 miles so far, but love every bit of it right now.

 

Hello adding my 2 cents. Out of curiosity what to consider zero maintenance ? There is no such thing INCLUDING lifetime trans oil with a sealed transmission (which it is not) for Dodge or any other manufacturer. Great ruse for them to have it blow up AFTER the warranty. I have a 2015 with 55K, shocks getting a little soft but not bad yet. At 75K will go the Bilsteins if they have them. No issues, changed oil and filter every 7500 max 10K in a pinch. Use the best stuff you can find. Vehicle is fast, quiet, 22+/- 1 mpg doing 70-80mph loaded with family, really comfy (done several 16 hour stints from NJ to FLA. and handles very well. Suggest strongly that you change ALL the driveline fluids including the trans filter. I did mine at 35K and will do it at 60K then every 50-60K there after. Again the best oils you can find and its not the OEM stuff from the dealer. Make sure you have maintenance records and the two software updates 1-remote hacking and 2-tranny shifting reprogram. Good luck and you will enjoy. Need anymore info just let me know. Lastly the 14's and on had some engine internals upgraded, forgot what they were. I would not get anything older. Stan

 

2014 Citadel AWD V6, technology package (get this for the adaptive cruise control!), tow package
Drove comfortably across the country three times. Drives like a sports sedan. Love it. I've even used the 3rd row seats and the passenger and her dog were comfortable for the 2 hour drive.
Issues I had (all under warranty): oil filter housing was defective and caused a leak after 1st oil change (dealer replaced); rear window wiper fluid line was blocked (dealer unblocked - took them HOURS to find where it was squeezed shut due to bad install); 3rd row seatbelt wouldn't retract (dealer replaced).
YES. I would buy this again.
LOVE the knob shifter!!!!

 

Yes I would absolutely buy it again. I have owned a 2014 R/T for over 4 years in Japan. This car has troubled just only one time when the next day of delivery day, the shock absorber boots broke and the oil splashed around but the shop where I purchased this car quickly fixed it. Ever since then this car has never had a problem. Certainly there is insecurity to own this car in Japan. Because there is no regular dealer of Dodge in Japan. But I love Dodge.

I just ordered 2018 SRT. I am grateful for meeting Durango.

 

Possibly if I knew then what I do now I would get a Durango still but not the same one. Bought my '13 used with 52k miles on it. 2 years later and I'm about 156k miles on it now, and have had put a decent amount into it getting things fixed. Could be mine had issues I didn't know about before buying and/or from the amount of miles I put on it. But other's have similar amount of miles put on without as many issues.

I also might have waited on a better deal or more options I'd have wanted, or maybe a deal on '14 for similar to what I paid for my '13.

 

As much as I like my truck, If I could do it again, I would have waited until the 2018 model year. Android Auto... SRT styling... SAWEET!!!

 

I bought a 2014 Durango Limited new and before that owned two Honda Pilots (yawn) and then a Lexus RX350 (which I traded in on the Durango).

The Good: The Durango wins by a knockout in terms of styling, power, stability, towing capacity, stance, handling, comfort, amenities, ergonomics, tech and safety equipment, and dependability. Not only would I buy another one, but I fully intend to trade the 2014 in on the next one when the time comes.

The Bad: Early on I had a service engine light coming on which took several trips to the dealer to fix and turned out to be an elusive vacuum leak. I've had to replace the right front turn signal bulb a couple of times which seems weird (I always replace in pairs anyway). The GPS map update frequency (or lack thereof), the cost and the updating process are beyond frustrating and hopefully that will be improved. I've subscribed to the Wifi Hotspot a couple of times for road trips but feel it's way over-priced so I won't subscribe long term.

The Durango is a real truck, not a crossover or preppy-mobile... I LOVE IT!