1998 Dodge Durango
Common problems & what to know before you buy
Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 1998 Dodge Durango.
Recalls on the 1998 Dodge Durango
Service brakes
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDERS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT BRAKE CYLINDERS FOR CERTAIN FORD, DAIMLERCHRYSLER, AND JEEP…
Engine and engine cooling
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS.
Service brakes: hoses
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES.
3 more in the guide, with whether each one was done on the car you're looking at.
Source: NHTSA
What 1021 owners reported
Source: NHTSA
1998 Dodge Durango at a glance
- Trims
- SLTSLT PlusSport
- Engine
- 5.2L 8-Cylinder, 5.9L 8-Cylinder, 3.9L 6-Cylinder
- Transmission
- Automatic 4-spd
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- Body style
- SUV
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Frequently asked questions
What are the common problems with the 1998 Dodge Durango?
Owners have filed 1021 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. There are 6 recall campaigns covering this model year. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.
Is the 1998 Dodge Durango reliable?
Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 6 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.
Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 1998 Dodge Durango?
Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 1998 Dodge Durango listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.
Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.