The service and repair manual for the 1998 Dodge Durango — 5.2L V8 and 5.9L V8 and 3.9L V6 engines, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones Dodge published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.2L V8 — 318 cu in, OHV 5.9L V8 — OHV 3.9L V6 — 238 cu in, OHV |
| Trims | SLT Plus Sport Utility 4-Door · Base Sport Utility 4-Door · SLT Sport Utility 4-Door |
| Federal record | 4 recalls · 1,553 complaints · 103 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 Durango manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 90
- General Information 1,531
- Accessories & Equipment 409
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 161
- Body & Frame 163
- Maintenance 73
- Brakes 376
- Restraints 65
- Drivelines & Axles 88
- Steering 96
- Electrical 172
- Suspension 69
- Engine Mechanical 188
- Transmission 380
- Engine Performance 1,045
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut 185
- Radiator Cap Pressure 16
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 Durango
- Engine And Engine Cooling · 06E024000A jammed open throttle could cause unintended acceleration of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a c.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 06E022000Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distan.
- Fuel System, Gasoline — storage › tank assembly › mounting · 99V342000Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — foundation components › hoses, lines/piping, a · 99V341000If the tube were perforated, there would be a reduction in braking from the rear wheels, increasing.
Owners have filed 1,553 complaints and Dodge has issued 103 technical service bulletins for the 1998 Durango. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 Durango manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 Durango?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 5.2L V8 and 5.9L V8 and 3.9L V6 across the SLT Plus Sport Utility 4-Door, Base Sport Utility 4-Door, SLT Sport Utility 4-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Dodge published for this year.
What 1998 Durango problems does it help with?
4 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 Durango, covering engine and engine cooling, service brakes, hydraulic, fuel system, gasoline. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by Dodge dealers.
Does it include 1998 Durango wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $29.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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