2001 Dodge Durango Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
12 -13 City / 17 -18 HWY
Source FuelEconomy.gov
Horsepower
235 -250
Seats
5 -8
Drivers side profile with drivers side door open.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Serena R
Our dream vehicle that's safe for everyone. .
It's a great vehicle that is easy to drive. It handles very well. It is safe for my children. It's perfect for our very cold weather. I do not mind having to wait in the Durango when the kids are coming from school because it's spacious and comfortable.
accountCircle Amber W
We need it for hauling, towing, pets, and it needs to be overall comfy and good on gas
Plenty of room. Great for hauling the camper. Awesome for hauling small loads of things for the gas mileage. Comfy
accountCircle Mandi D
A good dependable vehicle.
I have 5 children at home and it is very reliable and comfortable. Has 3rd row seating, leather seats and gas mileage is pretty decent. It has 191, 000 miles on it and the only thing I have ever had to replace in the 2 years I have owned it is a map sensor.
accountCircle denise p
Dodge Durango's are the most reliable vehicles ever! It's roomy for every type of person. The vehicle we have has heated seats which is awesome! I'm sure by now, air conditioned seats are available!!
My 2001 Dodge Durango is the best car my husband and I have ever bought. It's 17 years old and still runs great! My husband does all the maintenance on a regular schedule. It has taken us on many road trips in and out of Colorado. If we were to buy another vehicle, it definitely would be a Dodge Durango! We've had minor issues throughout our 17 years, but nothing that couldn't be fixed. It's also a very comfy SUV. Lots of legroom and the third seat is great when you have kids! I'll definitely be buying another Durango when the time comes.
accountCircle Marge S
Dependable, reliable handles well, turning radius is great!
No complaints. Bought my Durango 17 years ago and have never had any problems with it. It's a great ride. Roomy and comfortable.
accountCircle Mel W
Easy to drive and maintain. Like this Make and Model better than the Chevy Blazer I used to own.
Great Vehicle, wish the seats were a little higher, would like a little better gas mileage. Over all would buy another Dodge Durango again
accountCircle Alberto K
Low mileage SUV with clean title very reliable maintenance free.
Very low miles clean interior air conditioner and heater new tires not wrecked good engine and transmission new brakes new paint job very reliable maintenance free new carpet clean engine one owner never had any problems with the engine new stereo system.
accountCircle Jack R
Very reliable and comfortable
The brakes are very touchy but it runs well and it reliable. It is very roomy and is able to be taken on trips and fit a lot of things in it. Lots of seats and very comfortable. The vehicle also looks nice in many colors and can be very customizable. One of the best vehicles I've owned. I would recommend it.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Amanda R
There were a few parts that were recalled, so if you start having problems look into those things first.
It is always having problems. Just when I solve one problem, another springs up. It gets terrible gas mileage and eats oil. It is not a good vehicle and never has been.
accountCircle hem w
It last so long with regular maintenance
Well it has awesome mileage of 25 in city and 28 in highway
accountCircle Ariel H
Three of the windows are broken. The battery dies often,.
Well this vehicle isn't my choice, it is just what I ended up with. I don't know how this car drove in its prime but right now it's not so good. The interior is decent and the body style I ok.
accountCircle Kristina M
Dodge is a reliable car brand.
Power steering pump is broken. Needs a power steering flush and an oil change. Transmission was done a couple years ago. It needs new brakes, brake pads & struts. It needs a tire rotation. Heat and ac and defrost work. Windshield wipers work. Only driver door can control buttons like rolling down the windows. Leather interior is tan. Heated seats. It is an SUV so it is a gas guzzler. A couple speakers are blown out. It is a 17 almost 18 year old car. I learned how to drive in this car when I was in high school. Good family car. Spacious. I love how the back seats fold down.
accountCircle Brenden m
It's old but it runs great.
I like that I can fit a lot of stuff in the back if needed. I hate the gas mileage. I wish it were newer...
accountCircle Dave S
If it's running correct we don't need do nothing to it
We have no complete about truck, runs and drives good. Need new tires
accountCircle Angel B
Elderly Tank of Fear. It's well built
It's an older car so it's harder to take care of but it's worth it for the safety factor. It's a better built car than most now a days
accountCircle Grant E
It has a factory DVD player in the back seat and it still works
I've had a good bit of problems with this car I guess the main thing wrong with my car is that it has a problem with the computer also its has a slipping in the transmission also the electric motors for the roll down windows I recently spent $1300 on getting a starter, linkage cable and a new battery and the transmission is still slipping

Dodge Durango Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

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Base
235-245 HP 15-15 MPG 5-8 Seats
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R/T
250 HP 15-15 MPG 5-8 Seats
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2001 Dodge Durango Owner Reviews

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5 stars 42%
4 stars 27%
3 stars 25%
2 stars 5%
1 star 2%
accountCircle Kim O on March 24, 2021
Dodge Durango workhorse. Gets me everywhere.
I have had my car for 15 years and I love it. The only problem I have is the door regulators always break. Have replaced them 8 times.
accountCircle Andres N on March 7, 2021
Bargain vehicle and cheap to repair
Good vehicle for the price. Surprising amount of features for such an older vehicle. Easy to drive and handle. Lots of space for a family, learn how all wheel drive works. Helpful feature for living in the mountains when it snows. Repairs are cheap, which is important. Only downside is fuel mileage is very low, around 12 mpg.
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Ranks #7 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2001 Dodge Durango has an average owner rating of 4.12 out of 5 which ranks it #7 of 8 other Full Size SUVs.

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2001 Chevrolet Suburban
4.47
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2001 GMC Yukon
4.43
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2001 Dodge Durango
4.03

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2001 Dodge Durango has a combined MPG of 17 which ranks it #2 of 7 other Full Size SUVs.

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2001 Ford Explorer
19 MPG
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2001 Dodge Durango
17 MPG
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2001 Toyota Sequoia
17 MPG

Is The 2001 Dodge Durango A Good Car?

Yes it is reliable and good on gas and rarely ever breaks and is very easy to work on. And the parts to fix it are not expensive
Elisha A.
Yes the 2001 Dodge Durango is a very good vehicle. It has a strong engine which is a V8 so there is a lot of power and has a nice design for the make. The interior also is really nice and spacious... Read More
Daniel O.
Yes it's a great truck, great towing truck lots of power, gas mileage is not good. But you can tow a house with it. Lots of room for equipment and people.
Alexandria D.

How Reliable Is The 2001 Dodge Durango?

No problems it rarely ever breaks down and is really good on gas and is one of the most reliable vehicles I have owned
Valery S.
Yes it is a reliable vehicle; however the problems that I find are that due to the age of the vehicle the paint on the exterior of this model mainly the hood fades and I've seen this on other like... Read More
Jacqueline S.
Yes it has bad brakes, had to fix them. Computer went bad also replaced it at a very high cost. a lot of things are starting to wear out
Chris W.

Is The 2001 Dodge Durango A Good Value?

I bought it used and I think it is a very good value for the money because it very reliable and hardly ever breaks down
Wyatt G.
I purchased mine used in 2018 and I paid $1,700 with 150,000 miles in need of an exterior paint replacement.
Megan O.
Used 2500 dollars, good buy, but now have to put a lot of money into it. it's still much cheaper than 30000 dollars for a new truck.
John T.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the 2001 Dodge Durango valet override button?

Answer: The 2001 Dodge Durango valet override button is in the glove box. The valet button or switch permits the owner to temporarily bypass the alarm functionality of the system. To enter or exit valet mode, disarm...

What is the 2001 Dodge Durango 5.9 Fuel filter location?

Answer: The 2001 Dodge Durango 5 9 fuel filter location is inside the fuel tank. Having the fuel burn efficiently is the key to maximizing Your miles per gallon. Your gas tank needs to be in the beSTShape. You will...

What's the 2001 dodge durango speaker size?

Answer: The 2001 Dodge Durango speaker size iS6-3/4" front door. You will come into issues with the sound. The source could be from the stereo's speakers or a phone that is connected to the vehicle. Whatever the...

What's the 2001 dodge durango 6 lug bolt pattern?

Answer: The bolt pattern on Your 2001 Dodge Durango iS6x114. The bolt pattern of a wheel is the laYout of the mounting holes. To find out Your bolt pattern, measure from the middle of one stud to the outside of the...

What kind of transmission fluid does the 2001 Dodge Durango take?

Answer: The kind of transmission fluid the 2001 Dodge Durango takes is mopar atf+4. The expected cost for a Dodge Durango transmission fluid change is between $149 and $165. Labor costs are priced between $73 and $90...
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Safety & Reliability

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Moderate Overlap Front

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Roof Strength

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Driver-side Overlap Front

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