Dodge Durango and Dakotas DIY Repairs and Common problems 1998-2001

Here is a list of common issues and videos that plague Dodge durango's and Dakota's. for the most part the dodge line of durangos are pretty rock solid but there are a few fail points that i can tell you about and how to correct them. below will be videos of simple maintenance and repairs.


1. Transmission failure (due to lack of service at the correct time, solenoid pack failure in the valve body there is warning when this is happening lack of overdrive, lack of reverse, or harsh shifts)
2. ECU (computer) there is a known failure with the computers on these which will cause random stalling or dieing suddenly and not restarting until the computer has cooled down, phantom codes in the computer.
3. ABS system there are a few fail points most common is the wheel speed cylinders located up front on both hubs and the rear axle housing.
4. coil failure due to excessive heat
5. tps failure
6. crankshaft sensor failure (located on the passenger side behind the distributor on the engine block and trans housing
7. cooling system issues (rust and sludge build up)
8. Timing chain (should be performed every 100k)
9. Oil pressure sensor malfuntion
10. Fuel pump sending unit failures
11. Rear end failures
12. front diff failures

with the check list above you should keep an eye on these. here are some helpful videos