1998 Dodge Durango Gas Tank Size & Fuel Capacity

SUV 2 trims listed 1 fuel-system recall 1999 →

Fuel tank capacity

25.0gal · 95 L

The 1998 Dodge Durango has a fuel tank capacity of 25.0 gallons (95 liters) on every trim.

25.0 gal · Bigger than 82% of 1998 models we list.

Fuel
Regular unleaded
Tank sizes
1
Trims
2

1998 Dodge Durango fuel tank capacity by trim

TrimEngineDrive Tank
4dr SUV 4WD 3.9L 6cyl 4A · 4WD 3.9L 6cyl 4A 4WD 25.0 gal95 L
SLT 4dr SUV 4WD 3.9L 6cyl 4A · 4WD 3.9L 6cyl 4A 4WD 25.0 gal95 L

Tank figures are the manufacturer's rated capacity, sorted smallest tank first. The EPA didn't publish fuel economy ratings for these trims, so there's no MPG or range to show.

What it costs to fill up a 1998 Dodge Durango

$106.75 to fill the 25.0-gallon tank from empty with regular, at this week's US average of $4.27 a gallon.

TankFuelUS avg / galFrom emptyFrom 1/4 tank
25.0 galRegular$4.27$106.75$80.06

By region, 25.0-gallon tank

RegionRegular / galFill from empty
East Coast$4.02$100.50
Midwest$4.27$106.75
Gulf CoastLowest$3.70$92.50
Rocky Mountain$4.46$111.50
West Coast$5.42$135.50
CaliforniaHighest$5.89$147.25

Prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration retail averages for the week of October 26, 2026. This week's prices by state and city.

Your own price

  • 25.0-gallon tank$106.75

Starts at the US average for regular; type in what your station charges. For other tank sizes, use the fill-up calculator.

Durango tank size in other years

1998 is the first Durango model year we list.

Model yearTankLongest highway range
2003 Durango 25.0 gal 450 mi
2002 Durango 25.0 gal 425 mi
2001 Durango 25.0 gal 425 mi
2000 Durango 25.0 gal 425 mi
1999 Durango 25.0 gal 425 mi
1998 Durango 25.0 gal Not rated
Dodge Durango fuel tank by model year

1998 Dodge Durango vs similar 1998 SUVs

At 25.0 gallons, the Durango's largest tank ranks third of the seven 1998 SUVs compared here. The Chevrolet Tahoe carries the most (30.0 gal) and the Oldsmobile Bravada the least (18.0 gal).

1998 modelTankLongest highway range
Chevrolet Tahoe 30.0 gal 480 mi
Toyota Land Cruiser 25.4 gal 381 mi
Dodge Durango 25.0 gal Not rated
Mitsubishi Montero 24.3 gal 437 mi
Mercury Mountaineer 21.0 gal 378 mi
Ford Explorer 17.5–21.0 gal 420 mi
Oldsmobile Bravada 18.0 gal 342 mi

Other 1998 SUVs of a similar size, one model per brand.

1998 Dodge Durango fuel system recalls

NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1998 Dodge Durango, out of 4 recalls in total. A recall applies only to the vehicles named in it, so check your VIN.

Storage · Tank assembly · MountingDec 2, 1999 · NHTSA 99V342000 · Daimlerchrysler Corporation · 150,729 vehicles

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 and remedy

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

Remedy: Dealers will replace the double toggle lock fuel tank straps with single toggle lock design. Note: affected vehicles built through may 21, 1998, also require the rear brake tube inspection/repair. As a result, the fuel tank strap and brake tube repair will be performed on these vheicles in a single service procedure under recall 99v-341/daimlerchrysler #841. Affected vehicles built from may 22, 1998 through september 25, 1999, only require the fuel tank strap repair, which will be performed under recall 99v-342/daimlerchrysler #842.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the fuel tank capacity of the 1998 Dodge Durango?

The 1998 Dodge Durango holds 25.0 gallons (95 liters) on every trim we list.

How many gallons and liters does the 1998 Dodge Durango gas tank hold?

The 1998 Dodge Durango tank holds 95 liters, or 25.0 gallons in US gallons.

What gas does the 1998 Dodge Durango take?

Regular unleaded. The label inside the fuel door confirms it for your car.

How much does it cost to fill up a 1998 Dodge Durango?

At the US average of $4.27 a gallon for regular (EIA, week of October 26, 2026), filling the 25.0-gallon tank from empty costs $106.75. It ranges from $92.50 in the Gulf Coast to $147.25 in California.

How much does a full tank of gas weigh in a 1998 Dodge Durango?

About 155 pounds for the 25.0-gallon tank. Gasoline weighs roughly 6.2 pounds a gallon.

Does the 1998 Dodge Durango have a bigger gas tank than the Mitsubishi Montero?

Yes. The 1998 Dodge Durango holds up to 25.0 gallons; the 1998 Mitsubishi Montero holds up to 24.3.

Has the 1998 Dodge Durango had a fuel pump or fuel system recall?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 fuel-system recall for the 1998 Dodge Durango: 99V342000 (storage · tank assembly · mounting). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your car is affected.

Sources

  • Tank sizes: manufacturer-rated capacities from US-market specifications, checked against independent references. Updated October 2026.
  • MPG and range: EPA ratings. Range is tank size times EPA MPG.
  • Fuel prices: U.S. Energy Information Administration, week of October 26, 2026 (this week's prices).
  • Recalls: NHTSA recall database (Dodge fuel system recalls).

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