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CarComplaints.com Notes: The second generation Durango was introduced in 2004 and instantly came under fire for, well, catching on fire.
From 2004-2006 electrical overloading in the driver's side instrument panel caused numerous reports of interior fires. The interior infernos became so commonplace that Chrysler eventually issued a recall.
The problems didn't stop there, however. Owners of the recalled vehicles complained about being treated unfairly and given take-it-or-leave-it low ball settlement offers. "They offered me $2000 under NADA retail as a settlement," said one owner, "and have been rude and hostile to deal with." Nothing says awesome service like treating your customers rudely after their cars have already caught on fire.
8.6
pretty bad- Typical Repair Cost:
- $360
- Average Mileage:
- 74,600 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 7 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- not sure (5 reports)
- replace and re program new key (1 reports)
- replace the key (1 reports)
accessories - interior problem
Helpful websites
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
OK,
Our problem first started with the key. I thought the battery was dead, so I replaced it. Eh. Wrong! It all went downhill from there. When my wife got in it to crank it one night, it wouldn't crank. I thought it was the battery. Wrong again. We were told initially it was the fuse box under the hood. Wrong again. We replaced the fuel pump, thinking that might be the problem. Wrong again. We took it to an authorized Dodge dealer 5 different times. The problem would subside for a week or so and then start over again. We spent over 2000 dollars. I called Dodge for help after hearing others have had the same complaint. I really thought they would help after 20 years of loyalty and 15 Dodge vehicles. Wrong again. To make the car crank, it is hotwired with a 5 dollar fuse line. Buyer beware! Do NOT BUY A DURANGO!!!
- Ola C., Wise, VA, US