4 wheel drive no longer engages

Asked by emeraldd71 Dec 10, 2013 at 07:02 AM about the 1998 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

was in 4 wheel drive, there was a jerk while driving & now 4 wheel drive no longer engages

6 Answers
6,945

Sigurður answered 11 years ago

Could be many things like something wrong with the transfer case, broken drive shaft to the front dif, could be a broken front dif, broken axle to the front wheels or a broken front wheel hub. Good to start at the front wheel hubs and keep on all the way to the T-case.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
6,945

Sigurður answered 11 years ago

If you use 4wd on asphalt or concrete road with no snow or ice on them you will damage the 4wd system.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Olen answered 11 years ago

Sig--I think I did,now it pops when going or stopping. WOOPS! Live and learn,SMACK ME!

Mark helpful
6,945

Sigurður answered 11 years ago

Might have a borken axle, have it checked out before you damage it more.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Olen answered 11 years ago

Sigurður answered Thanks,I drove it a little today,,did not sound good! It was not in 4-wheel drive. That is why in Alabama we have 2 cars to keep one going,,U know.I wonder how much the shop--parts will cost me. DAMN! I got to have my truck!

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 4 wheel drive no longer engages 6 Answers

    was in 4 wheel drive, there was a jerk while driving & now 4 wheel drive no longer engages

    1998 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 4 Wheel Drive Jerking 1 Answer

    Hi There... Few days back i faced jerking while taking turn from my Parking lot. I always drive on 4 Wheel Drive mode. After few meters of driving it went fine and the suddenly 4 W low light popped ...

    2009 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Why does it shift into 4 wheel drive with out warning 1 Answer

    Service transfer light comes on,Then the trans engages in 4 wheel drive low gear

    2005 Dodge Durango SXT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2000 Durango 4 wheel drive Plastic THING in Center console. 5 Answers

    When we put the truck back into 2 wheel a Plastic L shape piece came out. I know someone else had this problem. Don't know what it is called. Do you and Could my husband fix it? I imagine the whole c...

    2000 Dodge Durango SLT 4WD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • should the light for 4 wheel drive be flashing when in 2 wheel drive on a 2012 Dodge Durango? 1 Answer

    I have a 2012 Dodge Durango and noticed that my light by my switch for 4 wheel drive is flashing. Never noticed it before if it was solid or flashing. Recently was in an accident, and don't know i...

    2012 Dodge Durango

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Durango

Looking for a Used Durango in your area?

CarGurus has 18,615 nationwide Durango listings starting at $2,999.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1998 Dodge Durango

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Dodge Durango Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Sigurður Guðmundsson
    Reputation
    6,830
  • #2
    Breanskis
    Reputation
    3,700
  • #3
    tenspeed
    Reputation
    1,970
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
2,295 Great Deals out of 50,790 listings starting at $1,750
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
1,283 Great Deals out of 24,104 listings starting at $1,550
Used Ford Explorer
2,075 Great Deals out of 50,634 listings starting at $1,500
Used Ford F-150
6,321 Great Deals out of 167,742 listings starting at $1,000
Used GMC Yukon
622 Great Deals out of 10,927 listings starting at $1,712
Used Dodge RAM 1500
61 Great Deals out of 1,377 listings starting at $2,495
Used Chevrolet Camaro
502 Great Deals out of 7,096 listings starting at $4,886
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,250 Great Deals out of 116,677 listings starting at $2,500
Used Cadillac Escalade
407 Great Deals out of 6,718 listings starting at $3,995
Used Chevrolet Corvette
628 Great Deals out of 10,728 listings starting at $3,000

Used Cars for Sale

2025 Dodge Durango For Sale
7 Great Deals out of 7,148 listings starting at $29,990
2024 Dodge Durango For Sale
57 Great Deals out of 2,221 listings starting at $25,490
2023 Dodge Durango For Sale
144 Great Deals out of 2,115 listings starting at $20,205
2022 Dodge Durango For Sale
169 Great Deals out of 1,955 listings starting at $17,900
2021 Dodge Durango For Sale
118 Great Deals out of 1,446 listings starting at $16,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.