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the dealership will replace it for you for free.first thing i do when shopping for a car or truck is do a surch on any recalls for that car or truck. hope this helps.
Dinah
2007 Dodge Durango (Straightline)
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Here are a few steps you can take to prevent overheating. Install a max. capacity transmission oil cooler ea. 18.or 22.000lbs. from Hayden or equivalent. As you know engine overheating is 90% caused by the transmission. Check your fan blade if it is a four blade metal fan or a seven blade fiberglass fan. If it is a metal blade fan, change it to a seven or nine blade fiberglass fan. You also can purchase a fan clutch for towing. Install a 180 degree thermostat and you will have no more problems. I had to to all this on my Chevy Astro and believe you me no more overheating or other problems anywhere. When the fan came on it sounded like a jet is flying low altitude, but no more overheating problems. Also be shure your radiator is in good health. I hope this helps.
Horst
US carmakers seem to struggle as they loose customers every year, the latest vice is to put a little retro in the new models. From PT Cruiser, new Mustang and Challenger to Nissan Z the trick seems to work for US public, at least on the surface. But if the inspiration for most of the above models came from a much earlier model, where in the world did this monstrosity of a design came from for Durango. And then it hit me like a freight train as I pulled behind the new HEMI V8 the other day and began to look at it closely. It's nothing more than a Dodge Caravan with new back lights and modified front, even from a side it looks like it! http://www.dodge.com/durango/photos.html
Look closer and you will see Caravan on steroids, bravo Dodge, what a moneysaving idea! And still an element of retro, except it does not go 40 years back, but heck, why go so far! Unbelievable!
Intested in any suggestions on how to get this problem fixed. Or, is the answer, get rid of the vehicle??
Sincerely,
Actually, it works out to about 48 cents per pound! (Sorry - I couldn't resist!)
tidester, host
I found out that there is a service memo out, the lock acuators go bad and needed to be replaced, see if you can get the dealer to fix it under a recall type status, since I printed out the service bulletin and handed it to the service guy, they said OK and replaced them free of charge. good luck
We got 06 hemi, limited, towing, travel pacakge dvd/shiny wheels/nav, sunroof, block heater, towhooks, molded flaps for $31.451 + tax
I have a Limited HEMI model and I think it was only in the LTD.
First, I have water coming in on the passenger side front, and ending up in the floor in front of the front passenger seat. Anybody else had this problem, and if so, where was it coming from?
Second, my check engine light has been on since December, because it came back on 2 days after I had an O2 sensor replaced. I took it to Auto Zone, and they said it was probably just the gas cap, but if it were to start missing, it could be a vacuum leak. Well folks, it took it 6 months, but it's started missing and hesitating. What could that be, and what is involved to fix it, if it is a vacuum leak?
Third, I cannot find mud flaps for this thing anywhere. I've seen plenty of SLT's riding around with mud flaps, but I can't seem to find them anywhere. Suggestions?
Fourth, my A/C never seems to get "cold." It'll get cool, but it takes it forever. Also, if the passenger moves the passenger temp control over from cold to warm, even just 1/3 of the way, my air gets warm, it doesn't stay cold. Anybody else have that problem?
Also, I am getting horrid, horrid gas mileage. I was told at the Dodge dealer that a good investment would be a K&N air filter/charger. The service manager said it would improve the mileage, and power.
Other accessories, such as chrome pieces for the fenders, mirrors, and door handles, really any chrome pieces at all, does anyone have them on their durango, and if so, where'd you get them? I've found the door handle and mirror covers on ebay, but the door handles come with 2 front handles with key hole pre-cut out. My passenger side front door doesn't have a key hole. Also, I have the large heated mirrors, I'm not sure if the mirror covers from ebay will fit them.
And last but certainly not least, has anyone with a 2003 or older Durango had dual exhaust installed? Especially with the 5.9? I'm hoping to have that done as soon as I get everything else right with it. Does it make mileage go down, or up, or does it stay the same?
I think thats all for now. I may think of something later though! Thanks for any input!
Thanks for your help.
I was really hoping to find a post with good news about this issue, but I couldn't find any.
Please Help
Charboneau (Shar-bun-oh)
Itraded my 2000 Durrango in which was 2 wd until you put it in 4 wd. Much better milage.
I am dissapointed in the new Durrango. I have had it for 7 months and hate it!!
Also the warranty package doesn't include roadside service like it did in years before so be careful. My dealer told me I was getting the same and it isn't.
Dealer says these bars (traction bars? stabilizers?) had been bent (probably by a poor hoist job) and they both cracked then broke. This caused the rear axle to move rearward pulling out the driveshaft. THE REAR END DID NOT LOCK UP AS I THOUGHT IT HAD. IF this is the case, the powertrain warranty covers nothing. HELP!!!! Has anyone heard of such a thing? The last time on a hoist was at another Dodge dealer about a month and 2000 miles earlier. The two dealers are scheduled to discuss my problem tomorrow 9/11. Luckily I was going about 20 mph when this happened or things might be worse.
IF THE DEALERS WONT PAY FOR THIS, WHAT RECOURSE DO I HAVE THROUGH CHRYSLER?
Reason for asking is that I'm looking for a good SUV that will compete with Toyota and Honda quality. Does the 06 Durango hold up?
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Dodge Durango
tidester, host
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Please let me know how things turned out for you.
Also fyi: you can buy a Chrysler MaxCare bumper2bumper warranty (not 3rd party) 7yr/100k w/$100 dedcut for $1750 at chryslerservicecontracts.com. The dealer wanted to charge me $2,100 for a 5yr/60k mile/$100 deduct with limited parts coverage....rrrrip
I just went through the same thing with my 04. The dealer told me the instrument cluster shorted out along with the light swith relay. It costs $500. I hope you are still under warranty. Look in a wrecking yard. If you find one, the dealer will install and reprogram it. Don't you just love this computer controlled era? I hope this helps. Doug
Otherwise, I like the truck a lot. I drove it (and a 2002 Ford Explorer Limited) today, and like most everything about it. Is there anything specific to this model I should be looking at/for? Thanks for your help!
If fuel economy is your driving decision maker; look elsewhere.
Regards,
JT