1998 Dodge Durango SLT review from North America
"Not worth the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
After leaving the lot of the used car dealership the head gasket blew at only a mere 50,000 miles. However, I was smart enough to buy an extended warranty.
The power windows and locks fail repeatedly. The back windows usually go first.
There is this horrible noise coming from the rear of the vehicle--no one knows exactly what it is. Mostly because I am the only one who hears it. I am sure when the extended warranty runs out more auto technicians will hear it too.
Fuses, fuses and fuses. I have replaced all the fused in the vehicle a couple of times over.
Brakes were replaced and the rotors too. Weird how fast they went bad since I had them expected two months earlier.
The brakes are always going out on this vehicle. When the brakes get wet from the rain or just being washed they squeal and jerk uncontrollably and cannot seem to be fixed.
There is this constant "springing" noise coming from the steering wheel and console. Again, no one hears this, but me.
Overall this is the noisiest car that I have ever owned and the suspension is not all that great.
General comments?
This vehicle is great to look at because I have poured a ton of money into it. The exterior/interior is flawless, but at a very big price tag.
I do enjoy the power that this vehicle provides on the California highways.
The turning radius is great for a SUV and it makes it easier to park in small parking spaces.
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![]() ![]() | Never, ever, ever again will I buy a Dodge or Chrysler product |
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All 1998 Dodge Durango reviews
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.9 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 4/10 |
| Reliability marks | 5/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 50000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 71000 miles |
| Previous car | Honda Prelude |
| Date of Entry | 18th May, 2003 |

