Power Train Related Problems of the 1998 Dodge Durango

Table 1 shows 21 common power train related problems of the 1998 Dodge Durango. The number one most common problem is related to the differential unit (18 problems). The second most common problem is related to the transmission gear slipping (ten problems).


Recently reported Power Train problems of the 1998 Dodge Durango

The Differential Unit problem

Had rear rebuilt in 2003 by dealer. Back in 12/15/05 rear went again. Talked to mechanic he said Dodge knows about rears being bad. Due to tight tolerances in gears.   Read details...

The Transmission Gear Slipping problem

- on 3/13/06 the contact took 1998 Dodge Durango to cottman transmission because the transmission was slipping into first gear. At that time, cottman replaced the valve body. On 3/31/06 the contact took it back to cottman for the same reason, and cottman stated that they would rebuild the whole   Read details...

The Automatic Transmission Park/neutral Start Switch problem

A three year old son climbed into vehicle and shifted gear from park to reverse and again from reverse to drive without ever applying brakes. Then, shifted again into forward without touching the gas pedal or brake pedal. Crashed into the garage.   Read details...


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