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1998 Dodge DURANGO Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	331791
Internal NHTSA #	754611
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	DURANGO
Model Year	1998
File date	15/09/01
Component	POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DIFFERENTIAL UNIT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	A loud howling noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle. Took the vehicle to the repair shop where i was told that the rear axle bearings and possibly differential ring and pinion were bad. I was advised by my mechanic to go back to the dealer since this was an original equipment material and workmanship defect obvious by the low (22,000) mileage on the vehicle that looks like the day it came out of the showroom. This vehicle has never been used off-road. I received no satisfaction from the dealer and was told since the vehicle is 9 months out of warranty that i was responsible for repair costs. I strongly disagree. There are several other complaints listed in this section with the same problem i experienced and i've been told by an expert that the rear differential in this vehicle has a serious design defect involving the ring and pinion not being capable of handle the forces imposed by the drivetrain of this vehicle. Repair costs are estimated at $1500 - $2000. Chrysler/dodge should step forward and admit a design flaw exists. I will fight this in court if i have to. Dodge, you should be ashamed of yourself for not fessing up to this. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	1
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	OCEANSIDE, NY
VIN pattern	1B4HS28Y5WFXXXXXX
Was vehicle invloved in a crash?
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	01/01/98
Was original owner?	Y
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
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Drive train type	4WD
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Vehicle speed	30
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1998 Dodge DURANGO Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Dodge DURANGO Power Train Driveline Differential Unit Problems, Complaints and Defects

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