2019 Dodge Durango - 90,000 Miles Of Ownership (What's Broken!)

[@ShootingCars]

For those asking - My brother used to sell police and emergency lighting. This was used as a demo vehicle, to allow departments some hands-on experience with the tech before they place an order for their own vehicles. This is the pursuit edition of the Durango.

[@MaximumDIYGarage]

Zach, this is totally a cannon ball car! Perfect sleeper (pun intended). Thanks for the video! Your subscriber and your fellow Chicagolander KZbinr (not as popular as you are though).

[@Jacob-oq3uv]

That makes complete sense. I was questioning quite a few things about placement and lights it had on it but it being a demo now makes so much sense.

[@G3ToffaM3]

Your brother worked for federal signal I see... all those demo vehicles log alot of miles

[@KurtfromLaQuinta]

We have a 2017 Durango 5.7 R/T. I just turned over 100,000 miles. A few problems have happened... Dumb carrier bearing on the driveshaft. Not a well engineered piece. The cooling/ heater lines to the rear seats started to fail. Some ding dong on the assembly line installed the "hose clamps" where they rubbed into the lines. All covered by the warranty. We do have a screaming Chrysler warranty on this thing... it covers pretty much anything for 999,999 miles. They don't offer that anymore. Other than just basic maintenance... which I expect and understand. I'm totally satisfied. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another Durango. Love this car.

[@JefferyUeligger]

Awesome review! Your a well spoken reviewer my friend.

[@nobrand7957]

Have 2019 RT. Needed a new rear shock. Dealer said both needed to be replaced -- can't just do one. Dealer quoted me $3,600 for both rear shocks. Found a local garage -- quoted me $800, but this was not the right shocks. Needed performance RT shocks ... cost $1,900 for the installed pair. These were the correct OEM Dodge shocks for this model. This was done at 26,000 miles (5 years).

[@myfastcars]

2015 Durango Citadel , white with 3.6. At 68,000, brake rotors failed due to severe corrosion. Upgraded to same slotted rotors and performance pads. 75,000 miles, a KEY FOB died and drivers mirror now has reduced mirror movement in the outward direction. Upgraded to a true cold air intake. 78,000, Shocks and struts are getting weak and need replaced. One of the

[@robertstout6980]

Same but with 5.7. Steering rack under warranty, ~ 36,000 miles, water pump, ~55,000 miles, Dodge extended the warranty on these to 150,000 miles, ~ 75,000 miles, had the trans fluid and diff flued replaced, ~ $700. ~ 78,000 miles, fuel pump, tow and replacement covered under lifetime max car warranty w/ $100 deductible. At 100,278 miles, OEM spark plugs and PCV, out of pocket ~ $675. 3 sets of tires, one battery. I replace fob batteries every two years whether it needs them or not. Struts still seem good, original brakes. Pretty well pleased, looking at a '24 Citadel as we head into retirement.

[@seanym67]

That racetrack light (portion on tailgate) is well over $1000.00 just for the part. In Canada. Remove little screws under tailgate and water can drain out. Wish I had known this on day one.

[@mr.coolcat1033]

Considering that’s it’s a cop car ( and they are used heavily) it held up way better than most normal used cars!

[@disneyfan9099]

It was a demo

[@Fleepage]

14 Durango Citadel here with the Hemi. Water pump was super easy to replace. Mine went out at 40k miles. Took me a couple hours n been good ever since. 62k miles on it as of now

[@carnelld.i.ytobegreat6954]

Yea my water pump failed twice they say it’s the design I got a up to date water pump now myself

[@Fleepage]

@@carnelld.i.ytobegreat6954 was it OEM Mopar? I got a pump from Napa which is apparently made by gates.

[@jimmiemacd3603]

Looking at one for the wife, 5.7 only. Any issues with mds? Want to get that deleted immediately.

[@Fleepage]

@@jimmiemacd3603 nah man. 73k miles & goin strong. On the 14' models you have a button you can actually turn off MDS fully. Anything newer and you can't actually turn it off without a tuner. Only thing is you have to turn it off every time you start it. Hasn't been a big deal to me

[@MarkTrades__]

did they redesign the water pump so the replacements are getting longer life?

[@isaac4273]

So roughly 45k per year, holy crap!

[@jaybee-zk8hn]

I bought my 2014 Citadel with the 3.6 V6 in 2015 with 12K miles. Also bought the lifetime extended warranty because of all the stuff that can go wrong. Now with 143K miles the only repair I’ve had was replacement of the sunroof motor. Nothing else so far. The racetrack lights are still fine. Pulled a fish and ski and also a tent trailer many of those miles. Looking at upgrading soon to a new Durango with the Hemi. The current V6 needs more power to tow our new travel trailer. Most midsized SUV’s don’t have the towing capacity I now need.

[@bwofficial1776]

I think your original video of this car was how I found your channel. Police packages are cool. Dodge's racetrack taillights are the coolest thing at night (when they work). That v-shaped roof lightbar is pretty much the standard police lightbar in my area. The state police, county police, my town's police, and my local fire department all use that bar so I see it frequently.

[@ft7039]

got a 19 Durango rt, only thing wrong was the starter at 60k miles mainly because I autostart it all the time and also in the winter, its at 70k now. been less of a headache than our Lexus RX

[@KurtfromLaQuinta]

I totally despise auto start. What a joke.

[@ega0117]

My 2016 Durango Citadel is still running strong at 90K miles

[@mkalinak4386]

2019 SRT - P3400 check engine - 89,000 - oil & filter changed two weeks ago

[@marcalexander6450]

Did you run into any serious issues?

[@jonlosito2004]

The racetrack taillights are indeed cool but it’s issues has been actually becoming more and more common on Durangos especially on their latest model years, even though they’re below 90k miles. It’s probably because of their typical FIAT (Fix It Again Tommy) built quality. I’ve seen worse than that.

[@GoingNutsinTX]

Well done and informative video.

[@wemike100]

i had a 2016 durango mine had the 3.6 v6 and it was nothing but problems from the radio screen freezing up back camera had to be replace the lights on the back of the race track lights on the liftgate getting water in them and going out to the headlights burning out bulbs after 4 years and a deer totalled it i was happy that the deer totalled in because it was always going in for some like of repairs i put 100,000 miles on it in 4 years and it was not problem free miles

[@15DurangoRT]

I've never heard of the tail light assembly being called a "racing stripe". Are you sure you don't mean "race track"?

[@SamMcKinley]

Those water pumps always fail. My 2007 Charger needed two!!!!!! Great and fun cars but Constant replacing things

[@Quezztionn]

My 2016 grand cherokee 75th anniversary limited same thing water pump broke not even 30k mileage thank god i still have 1 more month left of my basic warranty so it was covered. I think all dodge and jeep chrysler are like this. They have the same parts. My jeep til now is still running i dont know if i will still keep it or not. Mileage is 60k so far its ok.

[@bobdublin825]

I’ve a GT plus, just found a heavy transmission leak under carriage

[@tacticalbt1023]

Mine has 96k no issues at all the only issue I have had is awd / 4x4 out but fixed that at dealer

[@TwisterWizzleNineThousand]

So no issues at all? But then the AWD went out. That's called an issue.

[@tacticalbt1023]

@@TwisterWizzleNineThousand normal issue with modern cars that is a pure computer chip. My mother Tahoe Trans went out at just 112k miles that’s huge issue . lol new Chevy Silverados can’t even make it to 100k trans goes out. So no not real big issues I mean I could still drive it.. engine wise it’s rock solid never left me stuck anywhere always starts right up. I have 104k on her now still going strong

[@dave11686]

What would your brother be potentially replacing this with?

[@ShootingCars]

Not sure. He is in a totally new line of work and won't be doing nearly the milage he used to. I will post whatever he ends up getting.

[@rufusxavier8266]

I just bought a 2019 pursuit. Solid suv.

[@JamarD421]

Oh yeah? For how much?

[@danielthecaraddict6389]

I had to put a water pump on my 5.7l in my 2014 ram and I had to do the water pump at 111k

[@TheGeorgiaMediaGroup]

Zac. That’s the best review you ever done. Professional. I would suggest. Background music

[@SamMcKinley]

Great Great review. Thank You

[@guycheung454]

Had a Chrysler Sebring and Intrepid before. Engine and transmission, air conditioner, air bag and catalytic converter problems. Cost too much to repair. Had to abandon eventually. Got a 2013 Ford Taurus. None of these problems...190K km, driving it in the deep Canadian winter. Still going like a horse. Same for my wife's Toyota Sienna, 230K km, still going. Lessons learned. Buy Ford or Toyota, minimum issues. Save your money for retirement!

[@ketratech8165]

No car should ever have more that routine maintainance repairs at 90K

[@carnelld.i.ytobegreat6954]

If u have water in the race light raise up the back hatch gets some type of socket and un screw the bolt and all the water will run out so your light don’t burn out

[@bmarcus2367]

What do you mean

[@carnelld.i.ytobegreat6954]

@ it’s two bolts on each side of the lift door when it’s open it’s two screws unscrew it and a baby puddle will drain

[@christophercampbell3946]

Everyone that has one loves them

[@FluffyFerretFarm]

Service maintenance isn't part of a review.. the actual information took about 30 seconds concerning the water pump and oil cooler lines.. the rest is just noise

[@kelvinstrickland263]

So Your Brother Got A Great Durango, Only 2 Issues,Water Pump And Oil Lines, Everything Else Is Regular Wear And Tear,I Hope I Get To 90000 Miles With Only 2 Minor Issues.

[@rodneynoble452]

My wife and I, on a 2017 Dodge Durango SXT. We bought the vehicle used, with approximately 40000 miles on it. Shortly after purchasing the vehicle, we noticed the transmission did not shift properly. After taking it to the dealership, several times I may add, they finally decided they had to change out the transmission. This was actually covered under warranty, so no cost to us, and we also get an extra 100000 mile warranty on the transmission courtesy of Dodge. Other than that, we have had no issues with our Dodge Durango. We use hours to tow a 4000 pound trailer for camping purposes, up into the mountains Is, in the Northwest. There are times I wish we had the V8, but we get decent gas mileage with the 3.6 l. Now saying that we use ours to tow, we can actually give you some gas mileage readings. Normal city driving we get 18MPG, highway driving, we get 25MPG, towing our camper, we get 13MPG. I hope this information helps, overall we're very pleased with our vehicle, it fits our needs perfectly.

[@vladimirm9521]

I have the 3.6 gt 2019 at 80k I think my driveshaft went bad, started hearing wierd clicks and clunks when I accelerate slowly. Was nice when it only had 10k

[@lachonga1644]

I also got a gt Haven’t had issues beside a broken purge valve at 50k miles, and had the racetrack light replaced going to trade it in for a expedition or Tahoe next year

[@lachonga1644]

Oh yeah and I had the center console replace dude to lagging issues at 40k

[@JamarD421]

​@@lachonga1644well did you trade it in? If so what did you trade it in for?

[@nobrand7957]

To hopefully stop the rear light bar from filling with water, I ran a silicone bead around the entire light bar. Did a blue tape masking job first. This allowed me to force more silicone into the gap between the light & car body. Seems to be working & it's not visible. If use silicone to caulk tubs & showers, why not use it for this application. Replacing the rear light bar is expensive -- +$2K

[@ShamuAquatics]

Is your brother a cop ?

[@ShootingCars]

No, he worked for a company that sells the lighting equipment. This was his demo vehicle to showcase what his company sells.

[@15DurangoRT]

30k a year? Damn.

[@sekmingasis]

🎉

[@linkinroach6292]

What dose your brother do for a living

[@ShootingCars]

He used to sell police and emergency lighting

[@ega0117]

Is your bro a cop 🤔

[@jamescostello7584]

I know if someone yesterday got one for $2,500 runs and drive he's going to sell it 8 to see the sucker who gets the piece of junk that 140 it does run and drive I don't like I was like it's doing its job but they're worth ten Grand or more

[@celljinx6753]

Hey can you do a chevy uplander

[@chickenfarm665]

LoL good video

[@SamMcKinley]

I love Dodge and I’m buying a Toyota

[@nathanskathan5121]

I wonder if your bro is a cop

[@celsovera91]

Case in point do not get a Chrysler product