1998 Dodge Durango SLT review from North America
"CRAP"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump, Brakes (2x), Missing during acceleration, blown thermostat and gasket, Malfunctioning radio.
General comments?
I wanted a Durango for a long time thinking that the room would be great in addition to a V8 paired up with the 4 wheel drive.
The day after buying the car, it started to miss and lose power while on hills. Later, the thermostat AND the waterpump blew out and sprayed coolant out everywhere. While tearing the waterpump apart, I discovered that all of the hosed were rotten and that a brown gunk had accumulated in the hoses.
Generally, this car is a money pit and not trustworthy. I traded it off after a few months for a Mazda just to avoid any future problems.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2007 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 3 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 90000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 96000 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota 4Runner |
| Date of Entry | 20th November, 2007 |