Overview & Reviews

As the most recent addition to the Dodge truck lineup, the Durango makes quite an entry. Offering the most cargo space in its class, along with eight-passenger seating and three-and-a-half tons of towing capacity, the Durango is the most versatile sport-utility on the market.

• Aggressive Dodge styling, large interior, V8 power, competitive price.

• Nine cupholders, no refrigerator

User Reviews:

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  gas guzzler - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By kyle c - February 9 - 8:20 am

  it was ok, until the breaks squeaked after 3 weeks. but the gas is ridiculous. i dont go far without visiting a gas station so if u want to save money dont buy this car.

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  Decent SUV - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By Derrik - November 20 - 6:59 pm

  Vehicle has great pulling power and torque. Has some reliability issues but usually nothing major. Gas mileage is terrible. Nice to climb and mud in. I know several people that own Dodge 4x4 including some with Durangos and the general concensus is the transmissions tend to not last longer than 140k mi.

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  I will never buy another - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By Joe - August 24 - 11:35 am

  I purchased my 1998 Durango with only 42K miles on it. At first it was great until the brakes started to squeak after 2 weeks. I tried 3 different brands of brakes pads and bought new rotors but they still were making the noise. I gave up. Then 2 months later the transfer case seals started to leak which I later found to be a common problem. That was a $300 repair with only 50K miles on the truck. I liked the room and the looks but with such poor gas mileage and build quality, I cut my losses. Never again. The truck also developed quite a bit of surface rust. The truck was sold after 11 months of ownership. So much for Dodge.

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  Money Pit--Slick looks, sickly quality - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By My Dodge Is Junk - July 9 - 6:32 pm

  The gas mileage I expected (around 12), the trips to the shop are ridiculous-- water pump, heater blower, power drivers seat motor, head gasket, rear a/c, etc etc etc. I cant believe a vehicle that stickered for $37K can be such a piece of junk at 100k miles. Had 100K warranty thank God, but even then the dealer said clunking noise in tranny reverse is normal, whistling noise in heater blower is normal...words cant describe my disappointment. On my way to go trade it for a Nissan Murano

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  Dont forget your wallet on trips - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By not a fan - July 7 - 12:21 am

  I like the fact that this car has never left me stranded, but I only get 11 MPG in town and 15 MPG on the highway! My keyless entry only works when it wants to, and my security alarm goes off even when its parked in the garage for no apparent reason! My biggest complaint though is the gas mileage. Its very poor. I could understand if I were pulling a trailer, but not just cruising down the highway.

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  98 Dodge ok - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By Handcuff - March 4 - 2:00 am

  The 98 Durango is a good suv but has a serious gas problem.

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  P.O.S. - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By eray - February 7 - 2:00 am

  I will never purchase another Dodge product in my entire life!!! I have owned it for about 4 yrs and have sunk nearly 6K in fixing it! It now has only 80K miles. The rear bearings went out at 37K miles. The water pump, window motor, radiator, upper and lower control arms (replaced them twice!), tyrods, ball joints, and factory cd radio have all been replace. I highly recomend no one ever purchasing this vehicle.

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  ^@!%&! Ugh!!! - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By ANTIDURANGO - December 12 - 2:00 am

  If I could curse here I would! Where do I start! How is it this piece of S... has less than 80k miles and the transmission goes? How about the window motor? Fuel Pump, power steering, A/C? These are not typical wear and tear items! If you are reviewing this, please take my advice, NEVER EVER BUY THIS SUV! OK, so I was like you too, I really liked this SUV. My sister had one and ran into the same Window and tranny problem. I was stupid and didnt take her advice. NEVER EVER AGAIN!!!

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  I will never purchase a Dodge again - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By jlohn - January 17 - 2:00 am

  I have never had a vehicle that required so many trips to the dealer. Its only a 98, but Im on my third battery, the lower ball joints have been replaced, the air conditioner has been replaced, the rear wiper motor, all 4 power window motors (drivers side twice), transmission sensor. Several wheel studs have needed replacement. Luckily most of the repairs were covered under warrenty. Currently, I have the rocking chair problem with the drivers seat that most other Durango owners have noticed.

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  bad rear end - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By oc dd - December 10 - 2:00 am

  Does this sound familar. Great looker, nice features, had to have it when I saw it. 58K miles later I get 10.2 gallons per mile, the AC evaporator replaced twice under warranty and once by me. Now it needs a new rear end! My mechanic says it is quite common! It still looks good (other than rust on bottom of window frames).