Sell your 1998 Dodge Durango for cash

The 1998 Dodge Durango is a vehicle that came with a choice of 5.2L 8-cyl and 5.9L 8-cyl engines. At 28 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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1998 Dodge Durango at a glance

Body style	Special Purpose Vehicle 4WD
Engines	5.2L 8-cyl, 5.9L 8-cyl
Transmissions	Automatic 4-spd
Drive	4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Fuel	Regular Gasoline
Fuel economy	11–12 city / 16 highway / 13 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost	$5,150 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂	684 grams per mile
Versions tested by EPA	2 configurations
Age	28 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

Age: at 28 years old, most of a 1998 Durango's value comes from reusable parts and scrap metal, not resale.
Weight: as a vehicle, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
Recalls: NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1998 Durango. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the suspension, typically around 68,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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1998 Dodge Durango recalls

NHTSA lists 4 safety recalls covering the 1998 Dodge Durango. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Air BagsMay 2001 · NHTSA campaign 01V153000

Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Sound deadener material inside the steering wheel could become detached from the cover and housing. Note: the ram pickup trucks were built at the warren assembly plant ("s" in the 11th VIN position) from may 16, 2000 through october 23, 2000; st. Louis north assembly plant ("j" in the 11th VIN…

Risk: When this occurs, the material could interfere with the clockspring ribbon and cause an open circuit. The driver air bag system will become disabled, and the air bag warning lamp will illuminate on the instrument panel.

Service Brakes, HydraulicDec 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V341000

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The rear brake tube can contact an underbody crossmember eventually wearing a hole in the tube.

Risk: If the tube were perforated, there would be a reduction in braking from the rear wheels, increasing stopping distances.

Fuel System, GasolineDec 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V342000

Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The fuel tank strap can separate due to fatigue during operation. If this occurs, the tank will be unsupported, increasing the risk of a fuel leak.

Risk: Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

Electrical SystemJan 1998 · NHTSA campaign 98V019000

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks. The fastener which secures the generator cable to the power distribution center (pdc) has an insufficient clamp load, resulting in a loose connection and electrical arcing at the connection.

Risk: This condition could cause a fire in the engine compartment.

Common 1998 Durango problems

Owners have filed 965 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango with NHTSA. 52 reports involved a crash and 12 reports involved a fire. Owners reported 31 injuries.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

Suspension369
Suspension293
Steering41
Power Train37
Service Brakes, Hydraulic37
Suspension37

Typical mileage when problems were reported

Suspension68,000 mi
Suspension68,000 mi
Steering66,000 mi
Power Train63,000 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic60,000 mi
Suspension75,000 mi

1998 Dodge Durango service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 114 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 1998 Dodge Durango. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

Engine and Engine Cooling10
Structure7
Electrical System6
Equipment5
Seats5
Service Brakes5

Recent bulletins

Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · 9004275
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsJul 2020 · 9004275
KEY, Master If replacing the key/FOBIK on a WJ, KJ, TJ, or PT Cruiser, use the "AC" NIC level part number. The "AB" NIC level will not program to these platforms. For all
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsApr 2020 · 08-049-20
Charging System, Battery Diagnostic Tools and Warranty This information only bulletin discusses using the correct test equipment for testing batteries and charging system
Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsMar 2020 · DOR-X6W2U-06
This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the elec

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 3 defect investigations covering the 1998 Dodge Durango.

SuspensionEA03023 · opened Nov 2003, closed Feb 2005Led to recall 04V596000

Upper ball joint separation

Daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc) is recalling the target population of approximately 600,000 my 2000 through 2003 Durango and dakota vehicles with four-wheel drive to replace the front suspension upper ball joints with redesigned parts that do not have the joint integrity concerns and have substantially improved joint

SuspensionPE03032 · opened Jul 2003, closed Nov 2003

Front susp. Upper ball joint failure

In july 2003, odi opened pe03-032 based on 4 consumer complaints alleging separation of an upper ball joint.complaints alleged an unexpected collapse in the front end and in some occasions the ball joint separation is alleged to have resulted in the wheel, brake rotor, and steering knuckle separating from the vehicle.s

Seat BeltsPE02082 · opened Nov 2002, closed Apr 2003

Safety belt cinching latch plate

There are no injuries or fatalities associated with this alleged defect.while conducting this investigation, odi found that the subject cinches meet the load bearing requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard 208, and that many of the reported failures were due to incorrect child safety seat installations. A

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Selling a 1998 Durango: questions

How much is a 1998 Dodge Durango worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 1998 Durango that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 1998 Durangos that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 1998 Durango with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1998 Dodge Durango; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 1998 Durango?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Before you sell

Sources

EPA fuel economy data (specs and MPG)fueleconomy.gov
NHTSA recallsnhtsa.gov
NHTSA complaints, service bulletins and investigationsnhtsa.gov

Data retrieved October 2026.

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