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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The Dodge Durango fills a gap that mainstream European three-row SUVs rarely cover: a large, V8-capable family hauler with genuine towing muscle and a body that feels closer to a truck than a soft crossover.
Model profile
The nameplate launched in 1998 on the Dodge Dakota pickup platform (first generation, 1998–2003), making it a genuinely truck-based SUV. The second generation (2004–2009) grew larger and borrowed heavily from the Dodge Ram. The Durango most people import today is the third-generation WD-body car, on sale since 2011 and substantially reworked for 2014 and again for 2021.
Powertrain and equipment
The volume engine is the 3.6-litre Pentastar V6, rated around 293–295 hp, paired with an eight-speed automatic (the ZF-derived 8HP/845RE). Above it sits the 5.7-litre HEMI V8 at roughly 360 hp, complete with cylinder deactivation (MDS) to trim fuel use on the highway.
Durango is a five-door, three-row SUV throughout, seating six or seven depending on whether the second row is captain's chairs or a bench. Trim walk runs SXT and GT (V6), Citadel (luxury-leaning V6/V8), R/T (5.7 HEMI), and the SRT 392 and SRT Hellcat performance flagships.
Vehicle selection
Supply is deep.
The Durango suits families who genuinely use three rows, tow a caravan, horse trailer, or boat, and want a distinctly American character that no European rival offers at the same size.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (third generation): 5-door, 3-row SUV (6–7 seats) |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (third generation): approx. 5.11 m |
| Wheelbase | Detail (third generation): approx. 3.04 m |
| Kerb weight | Detail (third generation): approx. 2,100–2,500 kg |
| Base engine | Detail (third generation): 3.6 L Pentastar V6, ~293–295 hp |
|---|---|
| V8 option | Detail (third generation): 5.7 L HEMI V8, ~360 hp |
| SRT 392 | Detail (third generation): 6.4 L HEMI V8, ~475 hp |
| SRT Hellcat | Detail (third generation): 6.2 L supercharged V8, 710 hp |
| Transmission | Detail (third generation): 8-speed automatic (845RE / 8HP) |
| Drive | Detail (third generation): Rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive |
| Fuel | Detail (third generation): Petrol (regular/premium by engine) |
| Max towing (equipped) | Detail (third generation): up to ~8,700 lb / ~3,900 kg |
|---|---|
| Assembly | Detail (third generation): Detroit, Michigan (Jefferson North) |
| Generations | Detail (third generation): 1998–2003, 2004–2009, 2011–present |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The HEMI V8 is durable but not faultless. The best-known Dodge Durango common problems are lifter and camshaft wear on the 5.7 (often heard as a HEMI 'tick'), which can be aggravated by the MDS cylinder-deactivation system, plus some oil consumption on higher-mileage engines. The Pentastar V6 is generally robust, though early examples had cylinder-head issues that were largely resolved by 2014.
Germany and Europe
US Durangos ship with amber rear turn signals in many years but require European-legal lighting and a rear fog lamp for German registration.
Typical work for approval includes fitting European-approved headlights, adding a rear fog lamp, confirming the amber/red rear lighting is compliant, and documenting the odometer conversion.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
Yes. It is a common import with good parts support, and the main tasks are lighting compliance and the individual approval. Rust-free southern-state cars make the TÜV pass smoother.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
The 3.6 V6 is the most economical; the 5.7 HEMI R/T balances sound and cost; the SRT 392 and Hellcat are for enthusiasts who accept the fuel and insurance.
Lifter and camshaft wear on the 5.7 HEMI, some oil consumption, older-car electrical (TIPM) faults, and occasional cooling-system and Uconnect issues.
Yes, and towing is a core strength — properly equipped R/T and Tow N Go cars are rated well above typical European family SUVs.
Usually several weeks from purchase to registration, driven mainly by ocean freight schedules and the clearance queue.
The screen and Bluetooth work; US-only services such as SiriusXM do not, and navigation may need a European map update.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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