Six problems related to driveshaft have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
My 1998 Durango drive shaft had to be replaced due to metal flaking off from corrosion. Car has only 53000 miles and is parked on blacktop driveway and is not used for plowing or off-road activity. Used for travel in northeast winter climate.
Suspension, drive train, and front ball joints bad - 1989, Dodge, Durango.
Consumer states that while driving, the rear drive shaft fell off of vehicle.
Consumer has been experiencing a loud grinding noise, at first consumer thought it was the brakes, then discovered it was not the brakes, but the driveshaft, consumer was told that Chrysler had been having a lot of similar problems. Could have an accident if rear end locked up. Chrysler was unwilling to assit with the repairs.
When first accelerating or braking to a stop there is a shimmying in the front end took vehicle to dealership was told wheel alignment was needed got alignment problem still there was told I had a busted belt went out and purchased four new tires took vehicle back to dealership to have them look at it again was told had defective u-joint and driveshaft has to be replaced. I feel this is a manufacturing defect that probably is not just my Durango.
Was driving approximately. 60mph when vehicle started to vibrate. Had rear windows down & front windows up. Mechanic said driveshaft was causing problem & vehicle was working like it was made.