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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not too happy - 1998 Dodge Durango
By goldman - October 31 - 2:00 amMy dodge ran fine for 40,000 miles but have had to put a rear end on at 54,000.Cost $2,500. Other problems are tie rods and lower ball joints. Would not buy another one due to problems, poor resale value and poor gas mileage. If your rear pinion bearing acts up make sure your mechanic looks it over pretty closely.
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Durango blues - 1998 Dodge Durango
By Durango dud - August 6 - 2:00 amThings that go wrong in less than 50,000 Front tie rods replacead at 44,000 miles transmission speed sensor replaces at 42000miles fuel sensor replced at 39,000 now rear bearing is going and needs replced at 53,000miles
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OK Vehicle, but there are better - 1998 Dodge Durango
By okvehicle - May 27 - 2:00 amBought Durango in 98 and loved it. Hated the gas mileage from the start though. The interior is poor at best. The middle seat will not support a rear- facing child seat safely. Not comfortable at all. After a 3 hour trip I feel like I am beat. Decent reliablility. Spark plugs only lasted 30K miles, replace O2 sensor @ 30K, Been through 3 batteries. Brake wear is great and have not had a "major" problem yet.
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Not so bad - 1998 Dodge Durango
By nextdoor - May 1 - 2:00 amTires wear quickly....Drives like a truck. If you need storage space buy something else. Is fun to drive.
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Should have bought a Chevy - 1998 Dodge Durango
By scott281 - April 1 - 2:00 amBought my truck new in . Thought it was great! That feeling is long gone. The mpg is awful! I average about 10.5 mpg. My highest mileage recorded was only 13.9 driving from SF to LA @ 70mph. I only have 31K on the truck and about 6 months ago the transmission started to go bad. And now just spent $1700 to have the whole thing rebuilt. The shop said it was the 6th Durango transmission they had rebuilt in the last eight months! Overall, I’m really disappointed with the truck. Should have listened to my friends and bought a Chevy!
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Lousy Reliability - 1998 Dodge Durango
By lee1340 - April 1 - 2:00 amMy wife loved the car at first. Delightful to drive off-road however, we rarely used the 4 wheel drive system. When it was needed, it failed immediately. On the way back from Reno, Dec. 2001, the 4X went out and it had to be towed into Roseville, Ca. In Jan. 2002, we experienced the same repeated problem. In Sept. 2001, I had the 4X system gone over by the dealer to avoid such a problem. Then I discovered they dont put gaskets in this car. They use RTV only. Maintenance problems are rediculous for a 4-year old vehicle.
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"trouble" - 1998 Dodge Durango
By ky-fan - March 16 - 9:58 pmI was initially attracted to the Durango for its body style and size. Since buying it i have experienced considerable trouble with it. In the last year I have replaced the wheel bearings, brakes,and rotors. Weve also had wiring trouble and are currently experiencing oil pump failure. although i love the body style i would not recommend this vehicle to anyone.
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So disappointed... - 1998 Dodge Durango
By nocallady - March 8 - 4:58 pmI am sad to say I am selling my Durango. When I bought it, it was love at first sight, but that has now faded after a series of problems. Brakes & tires needed replacing after 30K,the rear differential at 50K, and now, due to a slovenly oil change shop,just replaced the transfer case because they left the plug off. After a month,the chain had overheated and was rattling around loose tearing up everything inside. For a vehicle that had such a butch appearance, it really is a sickly 90lb weakling.
