2014-2020 Dodge Durango Buyer's Guide: Common Issues, Packages, And Pricing!

Today I go over my buyer's guide for a Dodge Durango!
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[@Clare.1985]

Common problems start at 8:00 and does not go into details. So if that's why you chose this video it's not very informative. Either way thank you for taking time from your day to make it.

[@galaxyfallen]

You’re a blessing I hope every side of your pillow is the cool side

[@jaysmith6013]

a friend of mine bought a Durango and I was blown away by how nice it is. I'm really curious to know the long term reliability, Scotty Kilmer has really scared me away from anything Chrysler

[@Bluefire12222]

Same here, I trust Scotty’s word but I love the look of the Durango I just don’t wanna waste my money

[@eowyn-faramir-reads]

I used to be hardcore Scotty Kilmer car buyer, until he said the Chevy Spark was a good car because the Koreans made it. Bruh the Spark is GM's worst product ever, I know three different people with them and they're all lemons.

[@ramseymitchell6873]

Scotty has scared us away from many brands. You’re not alone my friend.

[@1957346]

@@ramseymitchell6873 fr lmaooo he made me buy a honda

[@ciscoheras]

I have a 2012 durango. 144000 miles no problems. I did have an oil leak from the oil pan change that and it fix it.I did all the recalls. but never left me stranded. Maybe I m lucky. Change the battery after 7 years of use

[@TheAirplaneDriver]

I purchased my 2014 Citadel in October 2013. 5.7 Hemi. Just ready to click 80,000 miles. I've had four issues. First, the brakes needed work at 20,000 miles. In over 50 years of driving, I have never had brakes go so quickly. In retrospect, I am almost certain that was the result of excessive braking by the adaptive cruse control. Since then, I have changed the way I use ACC...basically, in very heavy traffic I turn it off. I'm on 60,000 miles since the last brake job so that seems to have done it. Second, water pump leak. Fixed under warranty at about 50,000 miles. Third, the paint on the front edge of the aluminum hood seems to really suffer from road damage. Fixed under warranty once (new hood) as defective paint. But still, problem persisted. I put a Weather Tech shield on the front of the hood and problem solved. Left head lamp went out. I replaced it myself for $70 or $80 as I recall (pain in the ass). That's it. Car has been perfect otherwise and I still am very, very happy with it.

[@tylerallen497]

Thanks for the info. I’m looking into a used R/T after many years with my 2011 Crown Vic police interceptor it just isn’t the best for the WI winter, unless I’m playing around lol. From your comment my only question is how accessible is the water pump? Could it of been something you could of fixed your self or is it in a awkward area? I just prefer to do my own maintenance unless the problem is very bad I’ll then tak it to a dealership. The water pump is the main reason I turned away from the Explorer and Taurus.

[@TheAirplaneDriver]

@@tylerallen497 I just looked at my car and would say that it would be doable for you to change it yourself. It is located on the top front of the engine block under an air distribution box which would have to be removed in order for you to get at the pump. It wouldn’t be the easiest thing to do, but better than most modern engines I’ve seen. Nothing beats the old cars like my 64 Chevy I had in 1971. I could almost climb into the engine compartment to get at whatever I wanted. 😆

[@tylerallen497]

@@TheAirplaneDriverAlright sounds good, thanks for the reply. It doesn’t like the hardest thing, but not as easy as my Crown Vic lol. But when at car shows my dad always mentions how how wide open under the hood would be on his 85 Caprice and how easy it would be to get access to parts and how you could see straight to the ground, he also would mention how you could pretty much step inside the engine compartment also lol

[@6dspanda618]

ADD on a 2014??

[@bert3566]

@@tylerallen497 did you get the rt? I’ve been looking at getting one used off Facebook marketplace

[@luhhtawsee]

We just got a used 2018 dodge Durango and we’re loving it so far!!! Praying that it lasts us a long time! 😭😭😭

[@marioarita1164]

How has it been so far?

[@vinniecorleone62]

The 5.7 Blacktop Edition R/T to match my Challenger in the same trim, can't beat that 5.7 Hemi which is very reliable & sounds killer with Flowmaster Super-40's! I just sold my '08 Ram Big Horn Edition & am looking at the 5.7 Durango R/T now which is the best looking SUV out today.

[@ulyssesmartinez6720]

Great video deff has me considering my options when I go to get my Durango

[@wes3479]

This is the exact video I needed. Like all the thumbs up

[@tylerblanchard2259]

You forgot to mention the Limited trim package, thats what I have and it has all options, heated 1st and 2nd row, heated steering wheel, automatic mirror dimmers, flip up 9" blu-ray monitors with hdmi and av ports and so forth.

[@lucasgosvenor6715]

I’m 14 and my friends mom let me drive hers and I think it was an R/T AND OMG I loved how it was/drove, it was nice and big screen and the dial gear shifter so loved. I want a Durango as my first car now just because I drove one, one single time.

[@chefboyardi8645]

2013 v6 dodge Durango SXT 146,000 miles. Has been lasting me years. Survived a car crash. Has gone off road and handled itself like the beast it is. Handles itself in the snow well because it’s all wheel drive, unless you turn off traction control then boom you’re doing donuts in a parking lot. It once had its engine light turn on, I went to sleep woke up the next day and it was gone. I used to say that when my Durango died on my I’d get a new Durango, now I don’t know if it will die on me, heck it might outlive me. It has seven seats, I’m always the driver when my friends go out, and guess what, I love it because it means I get to drive my Durango. It has amazing trunk space. I twice fit a full sized three cushion couch in it, I’ve fit a mattress and bed frame in it at least 5 times. I have abused the crap out of this car and it still runs great. It isn’t the best at a lot of things but it’s good at almost all things. It’s really THE variety car.

[@kingstorm7188]

Im considering the durango after riding in one and driving one for a few days .

[@rd4501]

Great info thanks.

[@dhrubajyoti9805]

Pls do a buying guide for Grand Cherokee L …., thanks

[@kbw.rvwhntr]

I've seen you do reviews on Lincoln. Would love to see a video like this on the Nautilus and Aviator!

[@suzetteroberts9072]

thanks for the info

[@MrNore1]

Is the Durango 2014 a good vehicle?

[@edwinhernandez8057]

Can you do a buyers guide to Jeep Grand Cherokee. Thanks!

[@markwilliams6378]

The Durango is essentially a stretched version of the Jeep Grand Cherokee at least mechanically.

[@imnotusingmyrealname4566]

Crazy for a semi affordable 3 row SUV. The GLS 63 has over 600 hp from a 4.0L V8. When the Hellcat Durango comes out though....

[@BenHardyCars]

I'm Not Using My Real Name 600 vs 700🤷‍♂️

[@efrainrodriguez4578]

Are you going to do a review of the new 2021?

[@landerosfamily3207]

What’s the difference between a 2014 RT AND A 2016 RT

[@islandrhate1281]

Subscribed❗👍🏼

[@Shawn.deprie52]

I got a citadel I love it fully loaded

[@Kenyon425]

Nice 👍

[@johnnyspaceman1]

My neighbor has a 2018 gt...it is really nice...too rich for my blood

[@pwrfl2357]

Nice haircut 💇‍♂️

[@Clare.1985]

You forgot to include the "limited" trim. Not sure where it falls in line. I think directly before the citidel because that's what i bought for my wife. It's loaded just doesn't have adaptive cruise control.

[@6dspanda618]

They got rid of it in 2016

[@6dspanda618]

Mayb 17

[@charliemontero5217]

Great review kid and why the Durango is not that great

[@LiveOutYourDreamsTV]

So what is the best 2017 and Higher suv you’d recommend for close to 250 HP under 20K used? I’m looking at the Durango, Jeep, BMW X3/X1 , Infiniti QX50, Acura RDX, Lexus SUV & Audi I’m really stuck I need something semi fast good update technology and good reliability what would you recommend me look into I’m willing to spend 22K used 2017 and higher

[@LiveOutYourDreamsTV]

@Ann Devereux stayed away from the SUV’s for now got a 2019 Kia Stinger GT same space as a suv fast af and the truck is convenient for equipment and hauling things

[@polarcode8237]

Just where is the stick shift in this SUV not good

[@altin0220]

how about the 2016 dodge durango limited?

[@DM-uz9pw]

Never buy limited, the parts are limited too so it may be a hassle finding them & you may be paying extra $$$

[@nyn3482]

The prices of all these vehicles are all overpriced

[@RB-nh3rb]

Is a 2015 Dodge Durango citadel V8 with 148k miles on it Worth the asking price of 20k?

[@bryancardoza9061]

I don’t think it is but if you really want the v8 I guess 😂 I one for 20k it has 117k miles it’s the 2014 Dodge Durango citadel but it has the v6

[@LegendaryNoodles]

Nah as soon as any of these cars reach 100k miles they start having alot of issues. Not worth imo

[@Mike-0201]

No. Just bout a 2021 GT Plus AWD pretty much loaded with 60K for $31K. There are much better deals out there

[@kanevivalakane3699]

How does Telluride compare to a Durango V6?

[@BenHardyCars]

Telluride is better

[@mct8888]

@@BenHardyCars how do you know? It hasn't even been around two years. Time will tell. The 2021 Durango has all the bells & whistles and a V8 option.

[@genebooher7402]

do one on the 300s

[@nobunaga-oda]

😢

[@JavonteJones-on1tf]

Would you guys purchased a used 2015 Durango RT with 131,000 miles from a car lot they want 17 for it

[@GrayTheDon]

I would get a 3rd party inspection

[@michaelatkinson2286]

You say common issues are exhaust leaks. Not on the 3.6. You need to be more thorough.

[@MustPassTruck]

There is a reason everything Chrysler is so cheap after so many miles and years.

[@juststuff8128]

Do not buy a durango me and my wife have one 2015 140k hatch light 900$, waterpump, 4th rack and pinion with 4 alignments, 5th set of hid headlights, 2nd exhaust system, 3rd ac pump and lines countless repairs, 4th set of brakes 5th set of tires, radiator, fuel pump, evap filling the floors up with water, countless repairs multiple turn signal bulbs, throttle positioning sensor, hood prob, rear hatch prop, plugs, ignition coils, transfer case, power steering cooler, oil cooler, transmission cooler, 4th thermostat, transmission work, rear and front differential. List goes on ridiculous.. worst buy ever, we'll never buy another...

[@k.a.d.msrt8326]

There's also the hellcat Durango of course now lol