1998 Dodge Durango SLT 5.2 liter

Faults:

I bought the Durango in 2007, about April.

I was on my way to Las Vegas, and when we stopped to get something to eat, and got back on the road, there was a grinding coming from the rear end. We got back to Salt Lake City, and had it checked by a transmission shop. They told me there were clutches in the differential that were shot, and it would cost me 1,800 dollars to fix it. So we fixed it, and decided to get a first time Dodge buyers warranty that covered the whole drive train; seemed like a good deal.

That was until I started having trouble with the transmission. The bushing on the transmission pump went out. I turned it in to my Warranty America plan, and they decided it wasn't an internally lubricated part, so it wasn't covered, so with my Durango torn down and no money now, what the hell do I do? Thanks Warranty America for nothing. I have to come up with another 2,500 dollars to fix this S.O.B. Thanks so much Dodge, I really appreciate it.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? No

Review Date: 25th October, 2007

1998 Dodge Durango SLT 5.2 liter 318

Summary:

Love the look and feel of the car Hate the drive train

Faults:

Replaced 3 sensors at one time TPS, AIT and mass air sensor.

Throttle still sits at 1200 rpms? at idle check engine light stays on when it wants to and dealer can't figure it out.

I understand it has a lot of miles and it has been a nice car for the wife, but now transmission is starting to slip and I'm afraid I'm gonna get hit all at once..

General Comments:

The interior is very nice for a ten year old car not a rip in the leather a mark on the suede or nothing exterior is beautiful.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know

Review Date: 15th March, 2007

15th Mar 2007, 22:36

Flushing your trans fluid and changing your trans filter ever year (somewhat costly, I realize), is the only way to prolong the life of a high mileage transmission. Also, try not to turn off the Over Drive when cruising. It can sometimes put extra strain on the transmission. Besides for a trans rebuild, this is your best hope. Do not "engine brake" (shift down to slow down). Although most people don't, I feel the need to mention this. Also, pulling any kind of trailer with a old trans is never a good idea. You can try various liquid additives that claim to help old transmissions, but few do anything and only for a short time. This is just advise (coming from a Chrysler employee, no less) There are are no real fixes, just do these few things and baby it. Best of Luck.

16th Mar 2007, 07:48

Yes, I think 22:36 said the exact opposite of what it should be. Maybe a typo? I would say you SHOULD turn off your OD in city traffic or any condition where you can't continuously go over 40 mph. I would say you SHOULD shift into a lower gear for towing a trailer, going up hills, and for engine braking down long, steep grades. I would NOT get a tranny flush. Instead, go somewhere that will remove the pan and replace the filter, as well as changing the fluid. The key is to replace the clogged filter, not just flush out the fluid.

15th Sep 2012, 21:54

Both comments are technically good advice, but I would hardly consider a vehicle with less than 200k on it a high mileage vehicle. But then again, when you are driving poorly maintained domestic vehicles, I guess it is.

1998 Dodge Durango stl 5.2 318

Summary:

I love this S.U.V!

Faults:

Only thing that has gone wrong is one window does not open all the time, that was that way when purchased.

General Comments:

The Durango is very comrortable and has plenty of room.

Has more that enought power, which makes it great off road for it's size!

Little to much road noise than I like.

Does great on snow and ice!

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 25th December, 2006