1998 Dodge Durango Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 66about this part
- Share
- 7%of 965 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,499miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 66 complaints about the engine cooling of the 1998 Dodge Durango, 7% of the 965 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,499 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“During a drive oil pressure dropped. I stopped, to check the oil which was fine. 2 days later I completely lost oil pressure after having chnged my oil recently. I owned the vehicle less than 2 months and had to have the oil pump and screen replaced. After reading the web I realized this is a Dodge defect that they have know about.”
NHTSA complaint #10080714, filed 2004-07, 79,437 miles“The fan on my Durango came off the water pump and destroyed the fan shroud the radiator, the idler pulley the belt and the water pump shaft. I was traveling about 60 MPH and the fan can off and it cost me $855.31 to fix I was wondering if there was a way to recoup the cost for the repairs to my Durango.”
NHTSA complaint #10019272, filed 2003-05, 83,580 miles“While driving my1998 Durango the oil pressure gauge suddenly started to go up and down .with in a minute or two total engine failure I called a mechanic he stated this was a common problem with durangos said it would cost over 3000 to fix I have had this vehicle 1 yr and have replaced brakes AC compressor ball joints and tie rods I can not afford this kind of repairs I am a single mom and recently lost my job.”
NHTSA complaint #10100979, filed 2004-12, 99,000 miles“62k miles doing the speed limit on I/70 east of mt comfort exit. Oil pressure went to 0 before I could slow and get to the shoulder the engine blew a rod threw the oil pan. Had it towed to my repair shop. He took the pan off and said he thought the oil pump had failed from what he could see. Local dealer did not want to talk about it. Said it was out of warranty. I told him of the failures I had found on the internet and he referred me to Dodge and hung up. Dodge replied to my inquiry by telling me to talk with my local dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10326917, filed 2010-04, 62,000 miles“My 1998 Dodge Durango continues to show problems with steering and front. There are only 57000 miles on this vehicle and the miles have been easy miles, (all on road and easy driving). I've replaced the power steering box, and the lower ball joints plus the front wheel bearing and drum. All of this has cost $550 the first time and $880 the second time. This cost come in addition to replacement a head gasket and rear windows that don't work.”
NHTSA complaint #10049289, filed 2003-12, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10223854Sep 7, 2016Service - Four Piece Oil Pan Gasket All Cummins Equipped Vehicles ONLY - The replacement oil pan gasket can be a four piece gasket rather than a single piece gasket. This applies…
- 10191460Feb 26, 2016Valve Body. These may cause over drive cycling.
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 7% |
| 2021 | 4 | 2% |
| 2019 | 3 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 4 | 1% |
| 2012 | 8 | 1% |
| 2011 | 5 | 1% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 4 | 2% |
| 2006 | 20 | 2% |
| 2005 | 216 | 14% |
| 2004 | 249 | 22% |
| 2003 | 40 | 12% |
| 2002 | 46 | 11% |
| 2001 | 55 | 8% |
| 2000 | 127 | 12% |
| 1999 | 281 | 14% |
| 1998 | 66 | 7% |
Other parts of the 1998 Dodge Durango
540 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
103 complaintsBrakes
94 complaintsSteering
90 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
50 complaintsSeats
43 complaintsElectrical system
34 complaintsAir bags
30 complaintsEquipment
27 complaintsSeat belts
27 complaintsOther or unknown
21 complaintsTires
19 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Durango
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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