1998 Dodge Durango power train problems
103 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 1998 Dodge Durango — 11% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Due to to uneven driveway the vehicle stalled, or transmission began to spin and not move, at which the vehicle ignition was shut-off. It was attempted to push the vehicle about 50 feet to a parking place. Another person offers to help, then pushes vehicle 25/50 feet...advises to turn the wheel…”
filed Jan 15, 2021
“Bought my durango new in may 1998. The automatic transmission started shifting improperly in july 2000. Took it to a dodge dealer because it was still under warranty (31,418 miles). They dropped the transmission pan and pronounced it doa (pan was full of metal shavings). Should have seen the…”
filed Jul 20, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Power Train problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 8 | 30% |
| 2022 Durango | 9 | 17% |
| 2021 Durango | 10 | 5% |
| 2020 Durango | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Durango | 12 | 9% |
| 2018 Durango | 13 | 6% |
| 2017 Durango | 23 | 11% |
| 2016 Durango | 30 | 19% |
| 2015 Durango | 38 | 8% |
| 2014 Durango | 42 | 5% |
| 2013 Durango | 34 | 5% |
| 2012 Durango | 37 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.