1998 Dodge Durango Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

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  • Dodge Durango Dodge Durango

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, 145, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, obd1-codes, code-35

    What does code 35 mean on a 1984 Dodge Durango @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, June 27th, 2011 AT 7:13 PM ..

  • Dodge Durango 1/4" Hard Plastic Hose Came Off

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 208, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust

    I have 98 Dodge Durango 5.2L. A 1/4" hard plastic hose/tube came unhooked from the engine somewhere and fell on the exhaust pipe burning it in half. I t appears the hose connected to something on ..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Coolant System

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump

    Was checking my coolant and found like red clay inside had just put new radiator and new water pump, don't understand where it came from a mech told me to use murphys oil and it would clean it all ..

  • Dodge Durango What Could Cause The Front Brake Caliper To Rub On The...

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to tires, rim, symptoms, scraping

    I started hearing a grinding sound while driving as I was removing the tire I saw that the rim had a grove around the inside upon further inspection I saw the caliper also had scrape marks on it eve..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Help

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.9L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock, switch, replace-remove

    The headlights which is totally burning out it keeps burning out I have replaced it 3 to 4 times now sometimes the radio will turn on when you touch the door lock switch the dash lights and overhead..

  • Dodge Durango New Stereo Wiring, Mine Was Stolen.

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 98, 000 MILES

    related to interior, radio, wiring

    Need help bought a 98 Durango and when I went to put a new stereo in for the one that was stolen they wiring harness end with the clip is missing, they must have cut the clip off with the radio lea..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango P0500

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0500-p0599, p0500

    I have a check engine light and code p0500. I replaced the speed sensor in the transmission and still popping the code @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } W..

  • Dodge Durango I Replaced My Spindle Now The Hub Is Shaking Why Is...

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to suspension, spindle, replace-remove

    When I take tire off the hub is shaking back and forth and when I drive its like there is a scraping noise i'm not sure why @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } ..

  • Dodge Durango Can You Help Me Get Spark From My Coil?

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 180, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, no-spark

    I have a 98 Durango. I am not getting spark from the coil. The coil has been tested & is good. There is about 11 amps coming from the wire plugged into the coil. People said it was probably the ..

  • Dodge Durango Aftermarket Alarm

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.7L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 250, 100 MILES

    related to security

    My horn goes off once, when turning the ignition from "on" position to ACC position. It does not honk when unlocking or locking my truck, only when going from "on" position to ACC. @media(max-..

  • Dodge Durango Broken Bolt While Removing Waterpump

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 3.8L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    Loosened all bolts really easy except for one was excessively tight busted on first try of removing it. It had approximately a quarter of an inch of thread sticking out. A professional welder had we..

  • Dodge Durango Coolant Leak

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.9L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 165, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    Coolant is running down the front of the bell-housing. Sometimes it is only drip drip, other times it pours, engine running or not. Thought it was rear freeze plugs but how could the leak ratio ch..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to suspension, ball-joint

    Suspension problem 1998 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic How do you repalce worn ball joints? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday,..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, brake-light

    ABS light and brake light on @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 AT 2:49 PM ..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    Heater problem 1998 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic have no heat I have replaced water pump, thermostat sevral times, new radiator cap 2weeks ago @media(max-width: 960px) {..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to exhaust, muffler, clamp

    1998 Dodge Durango The muffler has recently developed a hole in it. The outer cover has also pealed of so I know I have to replace it. I was wondering how hard off a job it will be and it there..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    Engine Cooling problem 1998 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive 180000 miles my truck doesnt overheat but it is losing antifreeze. Im wondering should I see my fluid moving around in the rad..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Abs And Brake Light

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 120, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    Brake light and ABS light came on and stayed checked front and rear brakes, fluid level, coded with a MAC coder. Code was a 72, can you help? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;p..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango ABS And Brake Light

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 145, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    The ABS and Brake Light comes on from time to time. Sometimes drive for days with no light. I need to get a sticker and with light on I will get rejected. I have replaced all 3 sensors, both frount..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango ABS Light On

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    1998 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100K miles The ABS light is on I checked all the brakes there ok how do I test the sensors and where are they the back one is on the top of the..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Ball Joints Upper And Lower

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, ball-joint, replace-remove

    First question. I am fixing a 98 dodge durango. Do I need a press or any special tools to replace both upper and lower ball joint. Second, do I need any special tools for changing inner tie rods. ..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Break Lights

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to exterior-light, brake-light, stay-on

    1998 Dodge Durango My break lights stay on even when breaks are not depressed and vehicle is off @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, August 30..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Check Engine Light

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 96, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Couple days ago the check engine light turned on since then it has been overheating. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, May 12th, 2010 AT 10:10 P..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Clunk

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 126, 567 MILES

    related to general, noises, clunk

    When in reverse ONLY making a sharpe left turn I get a clunk it can be heard and felt on the front passenger side? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Engine Check Soon Light On

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 319, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    Just baught a Durango, and I have few lights on on my Dash, 1. Check Engine Light is on. 2. ABS Light is on. 3. P/I for Parking is on. never had a Durango before but if some one could..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Fuel Pump

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 6 CYL, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 134, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump

    My car has been sitting for 3 months. It turns on and idles but as soon as I give it gas it turns off. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, November ..

  • Dodge Durango Headlights Do Not Work

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to exterior-light, headlight, not-working

    Electrical problem 1998 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic The headlights on my vehicle do not work. I have changed the turn signal/wiper/brights switch and that didn't work. What ..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango IRadiator Still Leaks After We...

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 179, 500 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, radiator, drain-plug

    I have a 1998 dodge durango with a 5.2 liter v8. I had radiator problems coming from a split hose. My dad and I replaced the hose and drained the water from the radiator, dad replaced the drain plu..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Knocking In Steering

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 15, 738 MILES

    related to steering, symptoms, noise

    There is a noise in the steering like a knocking sound that occurs driving normal and when you go over a bump or are turning right or left, slow or fast. Why? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { d..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango No Spark In My 318

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to ignition, no-spark

    Engine Performance problem 1998 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic? Miles Had my 318 in durango replaced with a engine out of a jeep 318. Changed out the wire harness and the intak..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Noise

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 157, 000 MILES

    related to exhaust

    When I accelerate to gain speed or travel uphill, there is a rattling like noise sounds like its coming from the engine, not exhaust. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0;..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Oil Pressure Gage

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 104, 019 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, oil-pressure

    I have a 5.2 liter with 104,019 miles. I have had my oil pressure gage drop to 0 at times in the past(a couple of years ago) when I got on it(driving fast to get to work on time lol). If I let off o..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Parking Lights

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, stay-on

    Have no parking lights or dash lights when headlights are turned on. Replaced headlight and dimmer switches multiple times, once even tested the new headlight switch on another Durango to be sure. ..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango PLEASE HELP!!!

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to body, hood, open

    I have a 1998 Dodge Durango V8 5.2L with 150k miles on it. I bought it a little over a year ago, and had no problems with it. I was in moving and it broke down on the highway. It overheated, and u..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Power Steering Pump

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 50, 000 MILES

    related to steering, pump, replace-remove

    How much would it cost to replace and install a new power steering pump into a 1998 dodge durango? In your opinion do you think it would be easy to install it yourself or go to a mechanic? @medi..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango REAR LIFT GATE

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 125, 000 MILES

    related to body, liftgate, latch

    I THINK LINKAGE HAS CAME OFF LATCH AND OUT SIDE DOOR OPENER. YOU CAN HEAR IT CLICK WHEN YOU USE KEY FOB, AND WHEN USE OF KEY IT DONT WORK EATHER. I CAN NOT GET INSIDE DOOR PANEL OFF BECAUSE CANT GET..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Spark Plug Replacement

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug, replace-remove

    My husband is in the process of tuning up this durango that we got from his brother in law. He is getting ready to change the spark plugs but said he has not ever changed ones with heat shields bef..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Speedometer Not Working Till 40...

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer, not-working

    1998 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 100K miles 100,000 on the car now. ABS light is on to. I have changed the speed sensor but that did not fix it, I have not worked o..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Thermostat

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, location

    I have a '98 durango that is experiencing "classic" thermostat symptoms. I was just wondering, is the thermostat in the usual spot(front of engine, at the water pipe junction), or is it someplace..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Tie Rod/ Ball Joint?

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 202, 000 MILES

    related to steering, tie-rod-end

    Hello, I bought a 98 durango, and over the summer I have started to hear a low noise that sounds like my tires are rubbing and I can feel it in the steering wheel. Nothing too severe. The steerin..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Water Pump

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 170, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, pulley

    I am trying to change a water pump the problem I am having is its a bolt on and I dont know how to stop the pulley from turning I have tried everything @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display:..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Water Pump

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 226, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, leak

    I replaced my water pump but it is still leaking water from the bolts. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, April 13th, 2009 AT 1:23 PM ..

  • Dodge Durango 1998 Dodge Durango Water Pump And Pulley

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, pulley, replace-remove

    Engine Mechanical problem 1998 Dodge Durango V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic I'm tight on cash and now I know my water pump is out I have to fix it myself I have tools but how exactly would I..

  • Dodge Durango Bypass Hose

    1998 DODGE DURANGO

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    Engine problem V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 120000 miles How in the heck do you replace the water pump bypass hose with out having to remove the alternator/ac pump bracket? @media(max-widt..

  • Dodge Durango ABS And Brake Light

    DODGE DURANGO

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    I have a 1998 Dodge Durango SLT, 5.2L engine. The ABS and the Brake Light are both on. It started intermitantly. Sometimes on sometimes off. I changed out the rear brake wheel cylinders. There wa..

  • Dodge Durango Fuel Pressure

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 153, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, fuel-pressure

    I checked my fuel pressure with a gauge and after turning the switch on a off about six or seven times it held at 44 psi. I could not check it at idle because the engine will not fire up. Should I h..

  • Dodge Durango Gas Gauge

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 153, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    My gas gauge started to go down to a quarter and stop now it stops at half. I am going to try some Gumout multi system tune up to see if maybe there is some corrosion on the float. I do not drive th..

  • Dodge Durango Horn Blowing On Its Own

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to safety, horn, stuck-on

    My vehicle has been sitting for week or so and the horn just started blowing by itself. I just unplugged the wires at the horn. Strange @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0;..

  • Dodge Durango Code P0720

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 153, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0700-p0799, p0720

    I was driving on the highway. And it acted like it would come out of gear and go back in gear off and on. I put my code reader on it when I got home and had a p0720 and p0545. So I changed out the o..

  • Dodge Durango Power Windows Stopped Working

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 153, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, not-working

    Driver side window quit working other three windows working. I used to be able to pull on the window to help it up while holding the switch in the up position. So I got a used master switch same thi..

  • Dodge Durango Speedometer Not Working

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.9L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 124, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, speedometer, not-working

    Speedometer stop working and check engine light came on. Replace speed sensor and check engine light went out but speedometer still not working. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;p..

  • Dodge Durango Tachometer Not Working

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 174, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, tachometer, not-working

    Replaced distributor cap and rotor, plus new wires and now my tachometer is not working. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 AT 10..

  • Dodge Durango Thermostat Installation

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.9L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 180, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, thermostat, replace-remove

    No heat just cold. How do I install a thermostat. I am a lady and I need to do this my self. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Thursday, January 4th, 2018 ..

  • Dodge Durango Distributor Replacement

    1998 DODGE DURANGO, 5.2L, V8, 4WD, AUTOMATIC, 153, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, distributor, replace-remove

    I am trying to get a distributor online and they want to know if I have a 5208cc or 5211cc 5.2 liter one will fit the other will not. How can I tell? I looked online for answers but cannot find anyt..

1998 Dodge Durango Maintenance and Repair