Crash Test Rating
Source   NHTSA
MPG (up to)
9 -20 City / 12 -22 HWY
Horsepower
303 -376
Seats
5 -7
Front angle medium view.

Positive Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sean Y
It's nice big and is a smooth ride. It's fun to ride in
It's alright I don't have anything to complain about
accountCircle Re G
08 Dodge Durango the food, bad and ugly!
The only thing I really don't like about it is the rust issue. It has heavy rust overall wheels and at the bottoms of all the doors. I have a flex fuel I've never used that kind of gas but I've heard it burns out pretty fast. It's very reliable and the sensor system works very well in all areas. It's keeps you informed on oil changes, tire pressure and many other features. I have a son who plays sports so it allows me to keep all sports bags and lawn chairs on hand with the 3rd row seating option. It very good on gas, I also keep up on my oil changes and tire rotations. You have to manually reset the oil change light which should be done at the oil change place I feel. The rear camera is very helpful and I enjoy the touch screen feature. It has Bluetooth capabilities for phone calls which is a plus besides the fact that you can't play music on the Bluetooth. You still need an aux cord which is annoying. It's a great truck.
accountCircle Jimmy C
A surprisingly fuel efficient vehicle.
It is a 4.7 liter v8. The gas mileage is fantastic. The only problem I have had was the timing chain broke at about 150k miles. The fold down flat 3rd row is very convenient for that extra person or folding flat for carrying more cargo. The seats are quite comfortable.Overall, a fantastic, spacious vehicle.
accountCircle Lynette F
I really like the size. It's perfect for my family. I LOVE that it has an optional third row seat as I sometimes have extra kids with me and I can fold it down to pack extra gear for camping weekends! It has really been a workhorse.
It's a perfect family adventure car and I wouldn't change a thing about it.
accountCircle William J
This car is very roomy and comfortable.
Hybrid, good mileage for a large SUV. Dual hemi with plenty of power. 102,000 miles with no major problems.
accountCircle Bill R
Great vehicle! Hybrid, v-8.
This vehicle is a hybrid, dual-hemi, v-8. It is a very reliable and dependable vehicle. Great mileage and power. Lots of space; comfortable and looks good. No real performance problems. My greatest concern is when the main battery goes out—they are very expensive!!
accountCircle Denise K
Extremely well made, perfect for my family of 7!
My vehicle is extremely reliable, it has never let me down. It is roomy and has all the sensors for tire pressure and the doors so you always now if there is a problem before you take off. My husband loves the hemi and the high performance way it drives and I love the safety. Unfortunately I was in a pretty bad fender bender at 7 months pregnant. I was stopped on a bridge with traffic in front of me and the big lifted 250 truck that was going 50mph didn't stop in time and smashed the front of his truck. I am so grateful that my Durango took it like a champ and only caused a small dent. This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned.
accountCircle Garry
Hemi - Hybrid
I drove the 09 Durango Hemi - Hybrid for 7 years. This was a great SUV. The battery performance was awesome. Worked great the entire ownership of this car. Drove it to 250,000 KM. Wish Chrysler Fiat would bring the hybrid Durango out again.

Negative Owner Reviews

accountCircle Sam B
They look nice but aren't at all reliable cars. I don't think any dodges are good cars.
The car is overall unreliable. It has broken down on me more than I can count. Something different goes wrong with it every time is breakdown. It gets more and more expensive every time.
accountCircle Jodi M
Dodges are known for transmission problems. Not reliable.
I do not like Dodge vehicles. Nothing but issues. Air doesn't work. Had to buy motor for windshield wipers. Right turn signal does not work. Major gas hog.
accountCircle Varia a
I'm not sure. It's a very safe vehicle, and good for multiple passengers
It's just bigger than i would like. I prefer small cars.
accountCircle Sarah F
The only thing interesting about my car is that it has a hybrid hemi engine.
It is a hybrid with a hemi engine and it has a ton of electrical issues! I see why they didn't make another year to my car! Plus, I hate that it will not start when it sits in the rain. The only good thing about it is that it handles the snow good. Do not buy my type of car.
accountCircle Lindsay B
It's bigger than it looks but the trunk is small when the seat is down.
I like my car because it has been reliable but it is old. I want all the new features and the navigation.
accountCircle Ellen B
I'm blessed to have it and have it paid off. Thankfully it has gotten us many places.
Some rust spots if like fixed as well as a few dings.
accountCircle Adam Z
It is a great hauler and drives off road very well
I like my truck because it allows me to move things around quite easily.
accountCircle Sarah R
Dependable Dodge Durango 2009.
Really great vehicle, super dependable. Still getting me through college with over 189, 000 miles on it. The seats are great for long road trips. Overall just a really great and dependable make and model. I would suggest this car to anyone looking to travel a lot of miles over the years.

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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SE
303 HP 10-15 MPG 5 Seats
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SLT
303-376 HP 10-15 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Limited
303-376 HP 10-15 MPG 5-7 Seats
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Limited Hybrid
345 HP 21 MPG 5-7 Seats
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2009 Dodge Durango Owner Reviews

3.91
32 Reviews
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5 stars 38%
4 stars 38%
3 stars 9%
2 stars 9%
1 star 6%
accountCircle Denise K on March 24, 2021
Extremely well made, perfect for my family of 7!
My vehicle is extremely reliable, it has never let me down. It is roomy and has all the sensors for tire pressure and the doors so you always now if there is a problem before you take off. My husband loves the hemi and the high performance way it drives and I love the safety. Unfortunately I was in a pretty bad fender bender at 7 months pregnant. I was stopped on a bridge with traffic in front of me and the big lifted 250 truck that was going 50mph didn't stop in time and smashed the front of his truck. I am so grateful that my Durango took it like a champ and only caused a small dent. This is by far the best vehicle I have ever owned.
accountCircle Sarah R on February 25, 2021
Dependable Dodge Durango 2009.
Really great vehicle, super dependable. Still getting me through college with over 189, 000 miles on it. The seats are great for long road trips. Overall just a really great and dependable make and model. I would suggest this car to anyone looking to travel a lot of miles over the years.

Pros from Owners

likeFilled Helen V.

The pros is it's a seven passenger vehicle that sits comfortably. It also rides very comfortable. It's good in the snow/winter months. Has a great radio speaker system that came with this vehicle. Middle and third row seats can fold down flat.

Cons from Owners

dislikeFilled Helen V.

Cons on this particular vehicle is rusts very quick. Especially around the gas tank area. And also bottom of doors. Not enough trunk space when the middle and 3rd row seats are in its place. Window gaskets are weak. You can hear the wind howling as you drive on highway.

Ranks #9 Full Size SUV by Owners

The 2009 Dodge Durango has an average owner rating of 3.91 out of 5 which ranks it #9 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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4.62
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4.5
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3.9

Ranks #2 Full Size SUV by Fuel Economy

The 2009 Dodge Durango has a combined MPG of 22 which ranks it #2 of 9 other Full Size SUVs.

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23 MPG
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22 MPG
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20 MPG

Is The 2009 Dodge Durango A Good Car?

Yes. It is very dependable. I have had little parts to replace besides regular maintenance parts. (tires, etc.).
Laury P.

How Reliable Is The 2009 Dodge Durango?

It is reliable with no major problems. I have the factory tow package on it and I pull a camper regularly. Tows like a dream!
Laury P.

Is The 2009 Dodge Durango A Good Value?

I paid $4000 for it 2 years ago. It had a few rust spots which I fixed. I would consider that a good value.
Laury P.

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Safety & Reliability

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