The major 2014 update elevated the Durango WD into an accomplished performance SUV, distinguished by signature full-width LED 'racetrack' taillights and a modernised interior. Competing with large seven-seat family crossovers like the Peugeot 5008 while retaining muscular American heart, it married cutting-edge driveline technology with everyday utility. Carrying out scheduled Dodge Durango maintenance ensures its sophisticated multi-speed transmission and electronics operate reliably.
Central to the update was the introduction of the ZF-sourced TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic, which dramatically improved acceleration, cruising refinement and fuel economy across the 3.6 Pentastar, 5.7 HEMI and thunderous 475 bhp 6.4-litre SRT models. The Pentastar requires routine inspection of its plastic oil cooler housing in the engine V to catch leaks early. On SRT versions, the massive multi-piston Brembo brakes and active damping systems require dedicated upkeep.