Consumer complained about a transmission problem. Vehicle hesitated when driving. *ak the front differential pin failed and seized to the pinion shaft the upper and lower ball joints were replaced.
1998 Dodge Durango: hesitation when accelerating
5 of the 965 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango describe hesitation when accelerating.
- owner complaints
- 5
- of this car's complaints
- 1%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 9 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Hesitation when accelerating by model year
What owners say
1998 dodge durango transmission hesitates to shift into 3rd gear, causing RPM to fly past 3500, making it difficult to enter highways, 3 times I nearly had a rear end collision because truck will not accelerate into 3rd gear. The durango transmission is a common complaint among owners, and something needs to be done.
Complete transmission failure at 60,000 miles. Symptoms prior to failure were hesitation shifting into second gear when truck was initially started.
Transmission hesitates between 2nd and 3rd gear. When it does shift into 3rd gear the vehicle surges. When shifting into reverse the transmisson gives a clunk noise. Took vehicle to dealership for diagnosis and repair. Was told from dealer the minimum repair would cost $1400-$1500 but could be more. I opted for a local repair facility. I was shown a complete service and technical bulletin describing the problem and repair for dodge vehicles. The local repair facility service owner had just gotten back from a training seminar on this problem. This really sounded odd, as the dealer when asked by me if there was a class problem in transmissions denied any. Then why would they print manuals and train personnel for problems that do not normally occur. The local repair facility performed hydraulic pressure testing and determined all pressure parameters were being met. Then changed all transmission fluids to a higher viscosity. Since this was done, I have not experienced any shifting hesitation or problems. The dealer when pressured would only offer 10% off the repair costs. Dodge regional refused to assist in any way. I have personally talked to 4 individuals who own dodges and have had similar problems.
Vehicle has automatic transmission ; there was hesitation when shifting into second gear. When shifting into reverse, it was clanking. Dealership was aware of problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Subject regarding revision in diagnostic procedures and labor operation times for re transmissions
- Automatic transmission fluid usage ATF+4
- ;Subject regarding rtv use on corporate axle. tt
- Some customers may complain of a red-in-color oil seepage from under the vehicle
- Customer complaint of NV-242 and NV-242HD sector shaft seal oil seepage from under the vehicle
- This bulletin explains the operation and application of the leak detection pump (LDP) monitor test
- Conditions with differential gear lubricant weeping from the front differential vent
- Vehicles exhibiting buzz, whining, or moaning like noise from cold transmission when reverse gear is selected
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Durango hesitation
Is hesitation when accelerating a common problem on the 1998 Dodge Durango?
5 of 965 owner complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango (1%) mention hesitation when accelerating. The model year with the most reports is 2004.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1998 Dodge Durango?
There are 0 recalls and 9 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1998 Dodge Durango
Ball joint 512Grinding brakes 36ABS 28Premature wear 20Knocking 19Power windows 19Engine failure 18No deployment 15Harsh shifting 14Transmission failure 13Brake failure 12Slipping 12Pulling 12Headlights 10Stalling 10Seat belt 9Tire blowout 9Fire or smoke 8Steering noise 8Whining noise 8Check engine light 7Jerking 6Overheating 5
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