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.
Family vacation Sept, 2012 while on Hwy. 74 headed to beach, in section where speeds of 70 mph, transmission started slipping, RPM's up and down sometimes nearing red zone, fly apart, self destruct, you name it! Vehicle finally straightened out, resumed driving, from then on it jerks, bucks, cut off while idle and slow speeds. Really bad between 35 and 45 mph! Warranty out, had Amaco Transmission check out, brass filings in transmission pan, bad torque converter suspected, also bad solenoids, cost minimum $2700.00. Typical American made crap if you ask me, I will never own another vehicle, said to be made in the United States. Maybe that's the problem SAID TO BE MADE IN THE UNITED STATES, well 95% of the parts that makes up vehicles now days here are of foreign origins. America has sold itself out, with importing less than acceptable manufactured parts! I could go on, and on, but the BUCK STOPS HERE!, NO MORE, SO CALLED AMERICAN CARS, for me; or my family. Their safety is at risk with vehicles of such nature!
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Family vacation Sept, 2012 while on Hwy. 74 headed to beach, in section where speeds of 70 mph, transmission started slipping, RPM's up and down sometimes nearing red zone, fly apart, self destruct, you name it! Vehicle finally straightened out, resumed driving, from then on it jerks, bucks, cut off while idle and slow speeds. Really bad between 35 and 45 mph! Warranty out, had Amaco Transmission check out, brass filings in transmission pan, bad torque converter suspected, also bad solenoids, cost minimum $2700.00. Typical American made crap if you ask me, I will never own another vehicle, said to be made in the United States. Maybe that's the problem SAID TO BE MADE IN THE UNITED STATES, well 95% of the parts that makes up vehicles now days here are of foreign origins. America has sold itself out, with importing less than acceptable manufactured parts! I could go on, and on, but the BUCK STOPS HERE!, NO MORE, SO CALLED AMERICAN CARS, for me; or my family. Their safety is at risk with vehicles of such nature!
- Greg M., Monroe, NC, US