1999 Dodge Durango

1999 Dodge Durango

The 1999 Dodge Durango is a mid-size SUV that was available with several engine and transmission options. It was praised for its spacious interior, powerful engines, and rugged capabilities, but criticized for its poor fuel economy and handling.

Engine

5.2L V8

• Intake manifold gasket failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaking coolant or oil, overheating, rough idle
  • Solution: Replace intake manifold gasket
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $400 - $600+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Valve cover gasket leaks
  • Description/Symptoms: Leaking oil, burning oil smell
  • Solution: Replace valve cover gaskets
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found

4.7L V8

• No major issues reported

3.9L V6

• Cylinder head cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Coolant leaks, overheating, misfires
  • Solution: Replace cylinder head
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $1,500 - $2,500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Transmission

4-speed automatic

• Torque converter failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Loss of power, slipping, shuddering
  • Solution: Replace torque converter
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $800 - $1,200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Suspension

• Strut mount failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noises, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace strut mounts
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $200 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Sway bar links failing
  • Description/Symptoms: Clunking noises, poor handling
  • Solution: Replace sway bar links
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Electrical

• Battery drain
  • Description/Symptoms: Battery dies quickly, electrical accessories not working
  • Solution: Test and replace faulty electrical components
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $400+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Alternator failure
  • Description/Symptoms: Dimming lights, electrical issues, battery not charging
  • Solution: Replace alternator
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $300 - $500+
  • Recalls: None Found

Exterior

• Tail light housing cracking
  • Description/Symptoms: Cracks in tail light housing
  • Solution: Replace tail light housing
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $200+
  • Recalls: None Found

Interior

• Heater core leaking
  • Description/Symptoms: Foggy windows, musty odor, coolant leaks
  • Solution: Replace heater core
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $500 - $800+
  • Recalls: None Found
• Radio malfunctioning
  • Description/Symptoms: No sound, distorted sound, display issues
  • Solution: Repair or replace radio
  • Estimated Cost to Fix: $100 - $300+
  • Recalls: None Found

Overall Summary

The 1999 Dodge Durango is a reliable and capable SUV, but it is not without its issues. The most common problems are related to the engine (intake manifold gasket failure, valve cover gasket leaks), transmission (torque converter failure), and suspension (strut mount failure, sway bar link failure). Overall, the repairs are not overly expensive, but some, such as the cylinder head cracking issue on the 3.9L V6 engine, can be quite costly.