5523Pathfinder Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) Hey fellas and ladies, got a quick question. Has anyone owned a Dodge Durango? My buddy is looking at buying one because he cant find a desent Pathfinder. I looked at it today for any mechanical problems and it look ok(few small oil leaks). Like I said, I need to know the good, bad, ugly or whatever. The Big Guy in the Sky knows that I will be working on it for him. And yes, I know its a Dodge(Drips Oil Drops Grease Everywhere). Ok, let me have it! Its a 1999 w/magnum V-8, 4x4, auto. Edited October 24, 2006 by 5523Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezzy Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 few small oil leaks on a 99? That cant be good!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrimGreg Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 If it is like any other Chrysler auto tranny it'll go out about every 100k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycxice13 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) DOnt touch it, braking system SUCKS. My dad had a 00 bought brand new fully loaded, worst car ever, traded it in a year later for an RX300. Biggest thing was, when he would hit the breaks the car would lunge foward then stop. Edited October 24, 2006 by nycxice13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pathfinder Phil Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I own a 1998 Durango. I love it. My inlaws liked it so much they bought a 2000 Durango. I have had no problems with mine, not even any little oil leaks. The little oil leaks in the 1999 scare me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedPath88 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Don't the right front wheel assemblies fly of those when driving down the freeway? Ok, ok.. so it was just a couple of them that did that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nycxice13 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Tell him to get a pathfinder. Stay clear of dodges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLApathy Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Just burn it, please. Dont let chysler happen to somebody else, only you can prevent it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
govols74n Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 My friend has a 98, new water pump, tranny, clanking noises no way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Ok, good. The truck has 118,000 miles on it so I am not suprised by a few leaks. They are pretty minor like around the oil pan. I dont like dodges either, but its his choice and his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) Ok, good. The truck has 118,000 miles on it so I am not suprised by a few leaks. They are pretty minor like around the oil pan. I dont like dodges either, but its his choice and his money. My buddy has a 99...2 trannies later he hates it with a passion. Didn't those things get ripped apart by consumer reports for reliability? I heard the internals are made of toothpicks... I'd steer clear, VERY clear. OMG 118K?? Have him put his $$ somewhere else. Edited October 24, 2006 by navygz19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 I looked at a Durango once before I bought our pathy because I wanted the big v-8 in a mid-sized SUV. The salesman himself told me they were junk especially if yo uget one used. I kinda figured he was trying to upsell me but that was not the case as the next thing he tried to sell me was a ford exploder!!! Plus if it is dripping oil already then I would stay clear. The one thing I like about them is how good they sound with a nice set of flowmasters on them!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Just to give you an idea. I've got 118k on my 99 Pathy. It uses absolutely zero oil between changes, never drips anything (except mud), and I have never once had a serious problem with it... The biggest problem I've had with it is a gummed up IACV valve. Thank you K&N! Those jerks with their oiled filters... You should have seen the crap buildup on my intake manifold...holy cow! I've had a few problems that I would categorize under the minor annoyance category. EVAP issues, Oxygen sensor, minor stuff like that... Stay away from that Durango... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 See, I know Nissans very well(being that I work on them everyday). the problem lies is that he can not find a pathfinder in his price range, $4000-6000. I know that sounds crazy but he is having a hard time finding a decent rig. Everything he has looked at has 200k plus miles, needs everything or has been into a accident and wasnt repaired properly. Having the money to repair stuff right away isnt a option. But I can plead for a Nissan all day, but its his choice. That is why I need info and I pass it on. Ok, anybody got a 94-95 Pathfinder they want to sell? Thanks for all the help and please continue to add your 2 cents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navygz19 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Ok, anybody got a 94-95 Pathfinder they want to sell? 1 2 3 Just a quick 1 minute walk through classifieds... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aries247 Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 has your friend checked out craigslist yet. i have seen a bunch on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey.T Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Durango=UGLY!!!! One of the brother-in-laws has one... It goes to the Dealship almost weekly... And none of the problems are warranty items..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) Ok, a pathfinder in the seattle/tacoma/olympia area. Oh yeah, he cant drive a clutch either. Searched all over Craigslist, autotrader.com, cars.com, autopages. There are more vehicle for sale out there than what are listed. Edited October 24, 2006 by 5523Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/car/225047228.html That one looks perfect.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zonianbrat Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Can't drive a clutch or won't drive a clutch.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5523Pathfinder Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 (edited) He doesnt like to drive a clutch with the amount of driving everyday, hes a commuter, but needs a suv. Thank you once again for all the replies. Its hard to speak and argue for other people. I emailed him this topic so we will see. Thanks again! Edited October 24, 2006 by 5523Pathfinder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vengeful Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Send him the link I posted. $4200/bo for a pristine looking 95 that has full maintenance records. Can't get much better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mws Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Ball joints! Keep a very close eye on them. The NHTSA is! Both the Dakota and Durango were affected with very marginal designs. Some were replaced under warranty, but most were not. The media never latched on to it. There have been quite a few that have come apart. But they will give you plenty of warning. Our friends have over 150K miles on theirs with only ball joint problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 Durangos are trash... Oh yeah, he cant drive a clutch either. Auto drivers are trash... He should buy an auto Durango so it matches. That way both he and it will simultaniously clog our freeways and hospital rooms due to not paying attention to driving and engineering. B P.S. Yes, I'm in a bad mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SC88Pathy Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I can't believe no-one has mentioned this yet: Durangos are a mom truck. Look in the window of the next Durango you see driving around, I gaurantee it'll be a Mom driving it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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