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Expensive Dodge Durango repairs by problem area

Engine (35%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (25%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (10%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (25%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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Dodge Durango repair cost distribution

$2500+ (27%)

$1000 - $2499 (73%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (0%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2015 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

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

100000 mi

US $1700
Dealer replaced the condenser and associated parts 

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2014 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

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

100000 mi

US $500
Purge valve on fuel tank replaced 
105000 mi

US $1200
Fuel system problems, replaced charcoal filter, purge valve, and fuel filler tube. 
48000 mi

US $1000
Alternator replaced due to failure. 

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2014 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

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

49000 mi

US $1200
replaced leaking radiator 
46100 mi

US $1800
bushings worn out at 46,000. no warranty coverage. loud clunking noise over minor bumps. 
80000 mi

US $1100
AC line to rear seat AC corroded and leaking coolant. line too buried to replace, capped. 

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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

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

107789 mi

US $2788
Rear liftgate not working - Power liftgate control unit replaced Fluid leak noticed on driver side underneath car - Radiator and condenser replaced, cooling system drained, flushed, backflushed, and refilled. Air conditioner was dye checked for leaks, drained and recharged with R-134A. 
111000 mi

US $769
Valve cover gasket replaced because of leak 

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2012 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

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

155000 mi

US $1900
front transfer case went bad. It had been leaking oil and it was not noticed until the unit failed. Had I caught the leak I could have had the seals replaced for a lot less 
160000 mi

US $540
Transmission cooler leaking at the connections. Replaced entire trans cooler. Shop said it was a challenge but the $540 was not to bad considering it now has a new cooler installed. 

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2011 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

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

68000 mi

US $250
Engine code associated with small vapor leak 
119000 mi

US $1000
Was driving on the highway when battery light illuminated. Several systems began to stop and fail. Alternator died and was replaced along with the battery. 

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2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

330-horsepower 5.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

181500 mi

US $1500
Blew engine gasket. Needed new water pump, thermostat, gaskets and new head. 
198000 mi

US $1900
fan clutch,  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

101000 mi

US $6500
Engine threw a rod. No warning-just tried starting and huge rattling noise in engine. Found out this is not unusual for 04 Durango HEMIs, but Dodge not helpful and warranty for engine 70k 
72000 mi

US $100
$100 deductible. Transmission valve body replacement needed due to shifting issues. Also under hard braking the engine would stall. This was due to the trans valve body. 
86000 mi

US $3500
Automatic 2nd to 3rd shifted real hard. Rebuilt transmission with heavier duty parts Transmissions Rebuild 
210000 mi

US $2500
cracked valve seat Rebuilt engine 
183000 mi

US $1350
Transmission front pump failed. Transmission was replaced 

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2004 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

230-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic AWD

152000 mi

US $995
The vehicle would randomly and momentarily hard lurch at highway speeds 65 to 70 mph, and randomly stall out at stop signs. The lurching was so aggressive it felt like the vehicle was going to flip. Replaced transmission valve body. 
184000 mi

US $2000
Jumping out of, slipping, stalling. 

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2003 Dodge Durango 4dr SUV

235-horsepower 4.7L V8 5-speed automatic RWD

152000 mi

US $1000
Water pump replaced Fan clutch replaced Evap hoses replaced - issue persists Head gasket blown Around cylinder 1. - issue persists 

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