2012 Dodge Durango

Rating from SCREAMIN FREEMAN

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I PURCHASED A 2012 DODGE DURANGO AWD R/T. I NOW HAVE ABOUT 3000 MILES ON IT. I CHOSE SECOND ROW CAPTAINS CHAIRS. THEY ONLY COME IN LEATHER. IN THE R/T BLACK ONLY. THE HEMI IS A BIT THIRSTY. 13 MPG CITY. AFTER 2000 MILES IT HAS COME UP TO ABOUT 15 MPG CITY. THE RIDE IS SOLID NOT SOFT. THE QUALITY OF THE INTERIOR IS EXCELLENT. RED STICHING ON BLACK! AIR COND IS COLD AND THE SEATS ARE COMFORTABLE. DROVE 850 MILES TO AND FROM LOS ANGELES IN ONE DAY WITH NO PROBLEM. CRUISES AT 80 MPH WITH EASE. GREAT STEREO SYSTEM. THE RADIO SCREEN IS A BIT TOO MUCH AND TAKES SOME GETTING USED TO. YOU HAVE TO READ THE MANUEL A FEW TIMES TO UNDERSTAND HOW TO FULLY WORK THE SOUND SYSTEM. ON THE HIGHWAY BETWEEN 75-80 MPH GETS 19 MPG. THERE IS A LAG IN DOWN SHIFTS AND BETWEEN SHIFTS. THE SIZE IS JUST RIGHT FOR PARKING AND HOLDS SIX PEOPLE VERY WELL. THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO PLAY WITH YOU DO GET DISTRACTED. YOU DON'T HAVE TO CLIMB UP TO GET IN. DODGE HIT A HOME RUN WITH THE DURANGO R/T."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Chris from MS

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I have the base model with after market leather and dvd. The UConnect is alright, but I have a few complaints with it. Getting into the 3rd row is a little difficult. It would be nice if the middle row could slide back and forward. I average 26 on the highway, 20 in the city and about 23 combined. It drives good for a large vehicle, but the visiblity is poor. There are a lot of obstructions in the vehicle and the side mirrors don't seem to cut it. I find myself having to lean forward to look around before changing lanes. I wish I had gotten the 430 radio, but the dealership hauled in one with a 130 radio (base model). It is not very good! It is better than nothing, but I would highly recommend getting no less than the 430! Other than that, I love the vehicle. This is our first SUV and the experience has been good. I know it sounds like nothing but bad, but I could write all day about the good. I figured people would rather know what I disliked. I do recommend the vehicle! I always get complements when people see it."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Commuting

Rating from FP from Balto

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We have now owned our Durango for six months and 12K miles. The build quality of the vehicle is excellent as are the interior materials ? especially the leather in the Citadel model. We have had zero problems with the vehicle. The technology in the citadel model is remarkable. Our favorite features being the adaptive cruise control and integrated Sirius traffic/GPS which came in handy on two very long vacation drives. The performance is good with the hemi, though it is geared a bit tall which negates the 360HP somewhat. Handling and braking are excellent ? especially for heavy vehicle. We average 15 in mixed driving and have averaged over 21 hwy on our two trips. Not great, but at least it meets or exceeds the 13/20 estimate. We selected the Durango after shopping the Explorer, Highlander, Pilot and Traverse."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from moonpie

(5)
Comfort:		4 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We needed a car large enough to transport a large number of people with good towing capacity. The Durango has the utility to do both. The car provides a great ride and tows well while getting surpisingly good gas milage."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from Will

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"Thought I would wait until I had some miles on the Durango before writing a review. What do I like: about everything after 8250 miles. My top choices for my R/T are: handling, tech features (bluetooth, NAv, etc), interior fit and finish, value compared to competition and most importantly versatility. I have hauled 12 foot boards in the interior with the front passenger seat folded down, hauled a two ton trailer with ease, drove with confidence in one of our Wisconsin winter storms, seven passenger seating and a fantastic ride loaded or unloaded. My 17 year old daughter wants to use the Durango, although I am not as supportive as she would like, over my wife's luxury sedan since "it rides better" I am light footed and am pleased with the mileage for such a large engine, averaging 16 to 17 mpg in suburben/city and 22 to 23 on highway. When pushed the city mileage readily falls to 13 to 14mpg. Things I don't like: new address cannot be entered in NAV system unless in park (I know it's a safety feature but it really irritates me) and lack of a roof rack for my canoe. FYI: The tranmission appears to adapt to your driving style. I was going to take the vehicle in for harsh shifting (especically between 2nd and 3rd) but it became as smooth as silk before I had the time."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Having fun

Rating from Sammeez Dad

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"I bought the Dodge Durango Crew 3.6l V6 after many hours of research regarding safety, reliability and economical issues. I started out looking for a 4 cylinder small SUV to tote my wife and new son around. After driving a Chevy Equinox (the interior looked cheap and it was too stiff of a ride), a Buick Enclave ( too much money for what you get) and a Kia Sorrento ( nice options, but too small and rode like a 4 cyl. pickup) I ended up with the Durango. I couldn't be happier. The ride is exceptionally smooth and it is quite nimble for that size vehicle. I swear it has the same turning radius as my old Camry. The interior is roomy and luxurious. The only thing I perceive as a drawback is the V6 is a bit sluggish entering the highway, etc. Other than that, this is by far the nicest vehicle I've owned."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family

Rating from latabo

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		4 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"We shopped and compared for two months before we bought. Our buying decision was based on: -The best SUV styling for 2012. - Interior comfort was by far the best in extensive test drives. -Much more value than other brands. We are absolutely thrilled as new owners of our Durango Citadel."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Mezner

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		4 out of 5
Reliability:		4 out of 5

"I bought a R/T and it handled great for such a large type of SUV. The comfort was perfect for me and the rest of my family - plenty of room. I enjoyed everything about the new type of Durango but if I had to say what could be better was the 3rd row seats as they are not much for room. About 3 months after purchase I was in my first accident ever and managed to flip my new R/T on it side due to extremely ruff weather conditions. After managing to climb out I realized just how bad of a crash it truly was and couldn't believe how I had just a few small scraps and bruises. Everyone that had seen the accident was simply astounded that I was perfectly fine. Honestly, I still can't believe it myself when looking at the photos. Anyway, while there might be a small thing or to that they could do better I can't seem to find another SUV that I would like better so I decided that I will purchase another Durango R/T and would definitely recommend this SUV to a friend."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from Wouldliketotradeitin

(3)
Comfort:		3 out of 5
Performance:		2 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		4 out of 5
Interior Design:		4 out of 5
Value for the Money:		3 out of 5
Reliability:		3 out of 5

"First, the good. I bought the Durango RT for the styling. As the market moves toward softening the looks of SUVs to appeal to women, this has a more masculine look and definitely does not qualify as a "soccer mom" car. The interior is just as impressive, as the finish and technology are beyond what I expected. However, as much as I want to like the car due to those positive attributes, I can't get past the aweful handling and ride (as well as the gas mileage). I realize that I bought a car with a stiff suspension, and have owned cars with similar suspensions, but this car is the roughest riding car I have ever owned (and I currently also own a Jeep Wrangler). Because of it's weight and the stiff suspension, the RT is difficult to keep in it's lane as it follows any groove or pitch in the road. Add to that, that I have taken the car in twice since owning (2 months) it to resolve simple alignment issues not resulting from the suspension, as well as another issue, I cannot recommend this car. I will also add that the gas mileage I'm getting is not close to the posted numbers on the sticker. In very balanced driving (highway and city), I am averaging 12.9 miles to the gallon. Given the sticker suggests that I should get 13 in the city and 20 on the highway, I expected to average something closer to 16 or 17. Given where gas prices seem to be heading, this difference is adding up."

I would recommend this car to a friend: No

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Just getting around

Rating from LuvsCustomerService

(5)
Comfort:		5 out of 5
Performance:		5 out of 5
Exterior Styling:		5 out of 5
Interior Design:		5 out of 5
Value for the Money:		5 out of 5
Reliability:		5 out of 5

"The 2012 Dodge Durango Crew+ is by far the best valued vehicle I have ever purchased. I bought this vehicle in December 2011, and have put about 2,000 miles on it already. The number of options that came on this SUV is comparable to vehicles that cost 10 - 20k more. I paid just under $40k, and the only thing I didn't get was the speed/distance sensing cruise control, and the rear seat DVD player. The room inside is more spacious than any cross-over, yet it drives the same. The safety features are phenomenal with Blind Spot Avoidance, Back up camera, automatic headlights, auto dimming/bright lights, and side curtain air bags. The drivers memory settings are a knee saver for me, as I am 6'4, and my wife is 5'2. The programable remotes make it so that when the vehicle is unlocked by my remote, the settings adjust for me before I get in, and the same holds true for hers. The driver and passenger comfort is incredible. Remote start is pretty cool, as well as the automatic climate control. Hot days and cold winters aren't a big deal anymore! Rear seat passengers have reclining seats, and adjustable climate controls as well. The sound system is incredible as well. A 30gb hdd, 2 usb inputs, 10 speakers, a very discreet subwoofer, and IPod controls make this a great unit. The first year of Sirius/XM service with live traffic updates, millions of points of interests, as well as applications like a fuel service locator with pricing is a great feature, but I am nervous how much its going to cost once the free trial runs out. The interactive voice command feature is very easy to use, and keeps us from trying to focus on the electronics too much. You can map a route, change radio stations, select audio inputs very easy. With this vehicle, we also purchased the Chrysler extended warranty that covers most of the vehicle for the life of our ownership. Not bad for $2500. This vehicle came with the 5.7L Hemi, and with the selective Eco option, it selectively kills two cylinders while cruising down the highway, therefore only reducing gas mileage by 2 mpg versus the V6 model, which brings me to the only negative thing I can point to. The gas mileage. Its advertised between 13 and 20mpg. 20 was never achieved by me. But, I live in the Pacific Northwest where hills and mountains are a part of everyday life. If you drive this on cruise control across flat land, you might get close. I average 16.5 mpg daily driving, so I guess I can't complain much since the city driving is supposed to be down around 13. I had no problems going up hills or accellerating to merge into traffic. This is a very responsive, and powerful SUV. Its early to say for sure, but at this point, I am extremely happy with this purchase. We owned a 2001 Durango R/T for 9 years before this, and the difference is incredible! Definitely more refined. If you are struggling with the choice between the Durango Crew and the Citadel, save the $10k and go with the Crew +! You won't be disappointed. One final note, this review process required me to submit a reliability review. Although this SUV has not given me any problems since I have owned it, I feel its not fair to you, the consumer, to rate it with 5 stars based on a month of driving. So far, so good. I'd rather leave the reliability to be determined at a later date."

I would recommend this car to a friend: Yes

This vehicle was purchased: New

Primary use for this car: Transporting family