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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  Ball joint blues - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By Ball joint blues - May 31 - 11:22 pm

  I bought my Durango used, had it checked out by my mechanic and then took it on a long trip. (OK, I know, that was dumb). When I went to get the alignment done, they said they couldnt do it because of bad ball joints. It was covered under warranty AND so was the next set 10K miles later. Last summer I had to replace the ball joints again. It has a nice inside but my power windows gave out around 130k miles. I drove it to 202K miles and the 4WD has gone out. I kept very good maintenance on it but stuff has just starting going. The front bumper is rusting.

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  Never Again - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By Kelly L - May 11 - 2:00 am

  I loved it at first, but then I hit 70k miles. YIKES!! Needed a whole new transmission for the tune of $3,600. Now the A/C evaporator has a leak - $1,100. Have had to replace radiator, water pump, thermostat, ball joints, etc. Has a minor oil leak - who knows where that will lead. On the positive, has great room for the 2 car seats and all of their gear, but am now looking into a mini-van, which is what we were trying to avoid in buying the Durango!! Poor gas mileage.

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  Piece of junk - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By G Jacobs - August 18 - 2:00 am

  By 45000 miles I have relpace the A/C, ball joints, full set of breaks, battery, roof rack, tran repairs, sifter knob, and a list of other items to long to recount. Junk.

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  Loved it/ Now Hate it - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By tr2 - August 2 - 2:00 am

  Loved this SUV for 4 years except for having to replace the window motors 3 times. Then it hit 70,000 m. Its been in the shop 4 times in 2 months. Now spent over $4,800 in repairs in the last 2 months. First the wiper motors and fuel pump. Then a rebuild of the transmission. Replacement of parts in the exhaust system that failed. Numerous other minor repairs. Looking at another $1,500 to fix the ABS system. Now hear theres problems with ball joints. This is ridiculous. All previous cars I owned (not Chryslers) stayed in good condition 10 years each. I am never getting another Chrysler product.

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  Durango looks great but a piece of junk - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By Ron Hart - July 11 - 2:00 am

  The machine falls aprt at 70K miles, new trans, re-sealed transfer case, and now a speed sensor, I think! Ill never buy a Dodge again.

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  Never again a Dodge - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By amstad - March 17 - 2:00 am

  I have had the Dodge Durango since 98. It has broken down 5 times already. All window motor sensors needed to be replaced. The waterpump broke two times. Tranmission seals needed to be replaced. It is a mess. Never again will purchase a dodge.

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  bad luck with the durango - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By tara mcGahey - February 13 - 2:00 am

  My car has been one big headache. I have pages and pages of repair and repeated repair bills.

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  Steer Clear of Durango - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By twyatt - January 13 - 2:00 am

  Nothing but problems with this "truck." Ex: gear shift melted off after 7 months due to heat in the car. Dodge refused warranty coverage. Engin blew after 82000 miles. Certified Dodge dealership in Chicago repaired the vehicle incorrectly, which led to future main gasket problem. The dealership which caused the problem since went out of business and Chrysler refused any warranty coverage. The list goes on. I will never purchase another Chrysler product.

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  problems to be expected - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By chickie - June 11 - 2:00 am

  At 58,000 miles, I spent $2500 on getting the whole rear end replaced. All rear axle bearings,differential, trac lock assembly, etc. had to be replaced. The ABS light was diagnosed 3xs (at my expence)as incorrect programming. Until finally the diagnosis was a 560.00$ anti lock brake controller which is on national back order. Think they will do a recall? Ha. Strange thing is that our 97 Dakota has the same problem. Hmmm. Another consistency with our 2 Dodge vehicles is the evaporator pads for the A/C went (only 24K miles on the Dakota). Cost to replace, only an additional $900.00.

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  Buying a Toyota - 1998 Dodge Durango
  By Buying a toyota - May 14 - 2:00 am

  I bought my 1998 Durango in Jan. 2001...I have driven it about 50000 miles and have had pretty good luck with it up to now but I think my luck is beginning to run out. The drivers side passenger window wont goup and down all the time unless yo slam the door, the transmission wont shift gears when you first start it and the suspension is getting really loose. This truck is not good for alot of highway driving. And forget about the mountains...you have to turn off the overdrive and just watch the gas gauge go down at the speed of sound....