2013 Dodge Durango consumer reviews

Traded in my Lexus Rx300 for the 2013 Citadel AWD w/ the V8 motor. I've only had it for a week now but I love it! I had read all of the consumer and professional reviews and did my research on this vehicle. I drove a few other suv's in this same class as well. I'm more than happy with our choice. The vehicle is solid and the ride is perfect...not too hard like a truck but not too soft either! The gas milage could stand to be a little better...I've been averaging about 16-18 mpg CITY which is right a round the reported numbers. I thought the V6 was a little underpowered for the size/weight of the vehicle and could tell during the test drive...although for driving in the city and back and forth to the store I think the V6 would be fine. I love the "park-assist" function (back-up camera). It makes backing sooo easy AND safe. All of the safety features are great. The blind spot monitor is unique and a nice feature as well. The vehicle seems to be well made but I can't speak to reliability at this 1week mark. I would however recommend this vehicle and would purchase again.

1997-2003 the Dodge Durango was a hideous, unreliable waste of money. 2004-2013 Dodge really started doing well in its designs. After 03 they completely redesigned the Durango in 2004 to a big, beautiful, reliable SUV. It was basically the Chrysler Aspen with different headlight and taillight shapes. In 2011 the Durango was redesigned to resemble the new Jeep Grand Cherokee. I never see a Durango after the year of 2003 that is not an amazingly shiny, taken care of suv. Their real head turners, as they always will be.