2001 Dodge Durango R/T Review 

I built these at the Chrysler Newark Assembly Plant in Newark Delaware,,plant closed in 2008..just bought one of these last week,,forgot how much I loved them. I started at the plant in 1989 when it was just building cars,,(acclaim,Laberon,intrepid,)but then we became a truck plant after a long 1 1/2 yr paid lay-off (thanks union)and the Durango came to us in 1998,,we were the only plant assembly for these SUV’s,,( I still have my Durango watch and jacket they gave away to the workers)of course when a new vehicle comes to a plant they want them built and out,so 10 hr days plus saterdays and 2 shifts,,averages about 500 Durango’s a day and 3000 a week,,I was a pool man so I did numerous jobs around the plant. If I remember right this was the year they cost cut a few things like the v8 emblem on the side fenders and Hood pads,etc..a very few of these came with a overhead tv lcd for the rear passengers.

I just saw this video. I have a 98 with a 318 and a 99 with a 360. Both have part time 4x4. My 99 with 360 gets 12.5 around town and 15 on the hiway. The 318 gets 17.5 mpg at 80mph, The 98 and 99 had bigger sway bars and handle corners much better than the latter models but have fewer frills. Both have been great vehicles.

Very well done Andy, I recognize that Beast

The "little storage cubby" @7:10 is where the passenger airbag override control would be located if this vehicle did not have a back seat, like the Dakotas.

Thanks for the detailed video. I’m looking at buying one tomorrow.

The difference on the accessories buttons from 2000 to 2001. My window buttons are different and my air settings and my 4wd is an actual stick shifter. I have a 2000 Durango r/t

I just bought a 2000 RT and I’m surprised the small ways it’s different. But I really enjoyed your review it was perfectly detailed and I enjoyed your commentary.

my first '03 burnt up alongside the highway, after ladling thousands into it. Now - this r/t is interesting and I may buy one just like it

Ive got an 02 SLT 4.7 Durango you put 2 inch spacers on these trucks with new shocks they handle pretty good its actually amazing and my perfectly running 4.7 with an intake and straight pupe exhaust the fastest 0-60 ive ever done is 7.9 and that was launching in 4hi these trucks are absolute animals if set up right

Thanks I enjoy the review!

Thanks man great vid. I want one so bad.

Very good video! I learned a lot!

Yeah...the 5.9 was available in 98. Currently rolling around in one 🤷🏼‍♂️

Thanks for video , I am in Bristol Tenn. just bought a 2001 R/T , Was wondering about using it for towing a small camper or going trout fishing etc... Not going rock climbing :)

I love that older version Dodge Durango SUV ...they made like that from 1997 to 2003 then c GG angel body shaped..

Just bought the 2002 RT. 175KM. Can't wait to do some mods on it

This was my family's towing vehicle/mom's grocery getter and my brother and I spent a few years being 6 feet tall in those back seats, wasn't the most fun

@8:37 in the overhead information display, that is ET for "elapsed time"

Mine does really good around curves

What's "odd-ball" about the column shifter? Every one I've ever seen or used works exactly the same way. Pull it toward you to pass the detent, then pull down to select. Tell us which vehicles work any differently.

And I think that 2001 Dodge Durango SUV goes fast .. I didn't know that... I think they started R/T not sure when they started older version til new 2021 have R/T

Wow to think this is the only other Durango r/t ive seen

First vehicle in love with her

Great

That’s it I’m gonna get one of these

Do you think this is a reliable truck if taken car of

Put the right size tires on it and maybe it will handle better!

Still love my 2001 Durango SLT Plus 4.7 mangum

I have a 2003 Dodge Durango RT..

I have this vehical. Show hiding spots

You said the radio is the same as other Chrysler vehicles but a Durango is made by Dodge and my 99 is a 5.9 lol

I don't understand why big and tall guys like you complain that the third row in a any vehicle is "tight." Do you honestly believe that passengers of your size were intended to sit back there?

Fallos de la caja automatica

Ehhhh yk that RT is a POS I owned one and that thing gave me so many problems now it’s on blocks in my backyard in pieces

Why such sh*tty lighting?????

you like to make people think u know alot about this truck but u really dont anyone can read about them but u need to learn better n know more my is a great truck i gett better gas mileage then u do but that really know the truck as i do