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Dodge Durango repairs by problem area

Engine (30%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)

Brakes and Traction Control (2%)

Suspension and Steering (13%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (32%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (5%)

Other (4%)

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Dodge Durango suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (6%)

$500 - $999 (12%)

$100 - $499 (36%)

< $100 (45%)

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Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2017 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

2000 mi The left front suspension needed to be replaced. 

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2016 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

293-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

19000 mi Rear left strut was leaking 

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2015 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

100000 mi Left front wheel bearing noisy and replaced. 

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2015 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD

75000 mi

US $100
Steering Gear was leaking power steering fluid. 
30000 mi Dealer stated that steering rack was leaking. Rack was replaced. Front strut was leaking. Strut was replaced. 

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2014 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

56000 mi

US $100
Replaced wheel bearing 
3000 mi Heard a clunking and rattle noise from rear suspension when driving over potholes or road bumps. Dealer could not find a problem. Loud clunking and rattling noise coming from rear suspension when going over potholes and road bumps. Rear suspension also felt loose. After research, owner notified shop of common problem with rear load leveling suspension. Parts ordered. 
3700 mi Defective rear load leveling suspension. Parts were placed on order during a previous visit. After 7 week wait, parts arrived and were installed by dealer. 
21000 mi Leaking rear self-leveling shock. 
1000 mi Car pulled slightly to the right. Alignment performed. 5 out of 6 parameters were off. 
17000 mi Left side Jam nut came lose, causing clunking sound when turning. 

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2014 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 8-speed shiftable automatic AWD

106000 mi

US $100
Replaced rack under extended manufacturers warranty. 
46100 mi

US $1800
bushings worn out at 46,000. no warranty coverage. loud clunking noise over minor bumps. 

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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

147000 mi

US $500
Power steering hose repair 

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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

92800 mi

US $890
Front struts were leaking oil 

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2011 Dodge Durango

Engine not specified

29120 mi

﷼400
A loose feeling and slight clunk in steering over speed bumps. 

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2011 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

50 mi Replace steering shaft 

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2011 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

360-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD w/low range

4340 mi Damper replaced 

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2011 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

70000 mi Rack and pinion seal leaking (seeping). 

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2011 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

290-horsepower 3.6L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic AWD

91500 mi

US $107
Front end shaking at highway speeds. 

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2007 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

74000 mi

US $36
Driver's side outer tie rod end had excessive end-play. After removing original end (sealed unit), I cut the boot off and found very little grease. 
82000 mi

US $103
Power steering fluid cooler started leaking, stress crack on cooler inlet tube. Replaced power steering fluid cooler assembly. 

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2007 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD

140000 mi

US $40
badly worn driver's tie rod end, replaced and no further issues. 
160000 mi

US $110
Worn drivers side lower ball joint. Purchased new Moog part, disassembled and replaced, accidentally broke steering knuckle when torturing, replaced that too. 
180000 mi

US $400
Rand and pinion blew a seal and emptied itself all over my driveway. New rack and pinion installed with new PS hoses to the ps oil cooler. 
195000 mi

US $400
Power steering pump gave out on me, probably contaminants from the old rack wore it out. PS oil cooler was broken during the uninstall process so that was replaced. Alternator was done at the same time, coincidental failure. 

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2005 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

335-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

82000 mi

US $250
Drivers side tie rod 

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2004 Dodge Durango

Engine not specified

59500 mi

US $850
Front ball joints, $650. 

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2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

198000 mi

US $1900
upper ball joints (L&R). 

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2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD w/low range

105900 mi front/rear shocks at 106k miles (was time) 
104000 mi

US $534
Left upper control arm 
65280 mi

C $400
Lower ball joint and two front shocks replaced due to a front end clunking 
152300 mi

US $380
replace right lower ball joint plus alignment 

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1998 Dodge Durango 4-door

8-cylinder automatic 4WD

114000 mi

US $280
Replaced inner and outer tie rod ends. 

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