Issue ID | 502338 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10090677 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 03/06/99 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I purchased a 1998 dodge durango in march of 1998. The car was brand new with 3 miles on it. The car was excellent until about 52,000 miles. 1st repair, water pump. At about 56,000 transmission rebuild. At about 61,000 heater core, and power steering fluid leaking. At 77,000 transmission rebuild again. At about 80,000 miles, steering wheel started to stiffen up and very difficult to turn wheel they told me i needed a new rack and pinion. Durangos do not have rack and pinions, they have gear boxes. At about 94,000 transmission rebuild. At 106,000 trasnmission rebuild and installed a transmission cooler this time around along with an aftermarket transmission gauge which tells me the temp of the trans(price was $125. 00 for gauge and wiring). Called dodge was like talking to my dog, they said that it wasn't their problem. I swore to all my friends and relatives that the day i buy another chrysler is the day i eat s**t!!! Dodge cars and trucks suck, their customer service is crap and i had to spend money $$$ out of my own pocket for repairs alone almost $9,500. 00, out of which chrysler kept saying its not our problem. You know when its their problem, when they screw with someone who isn't just joe schmoe walking in to buy a car. Someone with a degree in law so that they can royally ge smacked in the face and help all the other unfortunate ones who are stuck with dodge sucks (trucks). Whoever wants to buy a dodge, be prepared for a rude awakening. They are going to rape you! *ak |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 50000 |
Number of Occurences | 4 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | NORRIDGE, IL |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y3WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 06/03/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | NORTHWESTERN DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | CHICAGO |
Dealer's state code | IL |
Dealer's ZIP code |