Model year record

1998 Dodge Durango

4 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 1,553 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 01V153000

Air bags

Component
Air bags
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
216,100
Reported to NHTSA
2001-05-08
Owners notified
2001-06-18

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.

Safety risk

WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V341000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
96,892
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-02
Owners notified
2000-02-21

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THE REAR BRAKE TUBE CAN CONTACT AN UNDERBODY CROSSMEMBER EVENTUALLY WEARING A HOLE IN THE TUBE.

Safety risk

IF THE TUBE WERE PERFORATED, THERE WOULD BE A REDUCTION IN BRAKING FROM THE REAR WHEELS, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RUBBER ISOLATOR ON ALL VEHICLES THAT DO NOT INDICATE TUBE CONTACT. VEHICLES THAT SHOW CONTACT AND HAVE LESS THAN 45,000 MILES AND NO SIGNS OF RED RUST WILL HAVE THE RUBBER ISOLATOR INSTALLED WITH SILICONE TO PROTECT THE TUBE WHERE THE COATING HAS WORN OFF. VEHICLES THAT EXHIBIT CONTACT, AND HAVE MORE THAN 45,000 MILES OR SHOW SIGNS OF RED RUST, WILL HAVE THE BRAKE TUBE REPLACED WITH THE PRODUCTION TUBE AND ISOLATOR.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V342000

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting

Component
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting
Manufacturer
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
150,729
Reported to NHTSA
1999-12-02
Owners notified
2000-02-02

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V019000

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Component
Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator
Manufacturer
CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Vehicles affected
37,900
Reported to NHTSA
1998-01-30
Owners notified
1998-03-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FASTENER WHICH SECURES THE GENERATOR CABLE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) HAS AN INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN A LOOSE CONNECTION AND ELECTRICAL ARCING AT THE CONNECTION.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GENERATOR CABLE AND BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

ComponentComplaintsMedian mileage
Suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint36968,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint29368,202 mi
Steering: linkages: tie rod assembly4165,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission3762,700 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip3760,000 mi
Suspension: front3775,000 mi
Visibility: power window devices and controls3738,000 mi
Suspension3660,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm3360,000 mi
Seats29127,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine2765,499 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit2280,000 mi
Suspension: front: wheel bearing1993,315 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline1899,000 mi
Tires1840,000 mi
Air bags: frontal1780,000 mi
Unknown or other17130,000 mi
Steering1647,000 mi
Air bags1390,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling1247,000 mi
Equipment: appliance: air conditioner1261,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic1293,322 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: rotor1260,942 mi
Electrical system10141,000 mi
Suspension: front: control arm: upper arm1053,287 mi
Equipment941,744 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: park/neutral start interlock switch9
Power train: driveline: driveshaft960,000 mi
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar9
Steering: gear box (other than rack and pinion)950,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery846,328 mi
Seat belts847,000 mi
Seats: front assembly: power adjust8100,000 mi
Seat belts: front: anchorage7
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc713,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings787,000 mi
Steering: column734,160 mi
Vehicle speed control7240,000 mi
Power train674,064 mi
Steering: linkages: arm: idler and attachment665,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs610,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition560,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan583,580 mi
Exterior lighting598,251 mi
Power train: axle assembly: axle shaft5
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly5
Seats: front assembly: recliner5109,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components5
Steering: linkages5129,000 mi
Structure: body: door580,000 mi
Suspension: front: shock absorber540,000 mi
Suspension: rear581,000 mi
Electrical system: ignition: module482,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline: belts and associated pulleys450,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: switch450,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)450,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift4
Power train: axle assembly438,627 mi
Power train: transfer case (4-wheel drive)494,000 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock463,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads4
Suspension: front: control arm: lower arm441,744 mi
Vehicle speed control: cruise control447,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system4
Wheels4123,000 mi
Child seat3
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood3
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system350,000 mi
Exterior lighting: headlights: high/low beam dimmer switch350,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: carburetor system3
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump350,000 mi
Power train: driveline: constant velocity joint398,743 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: control unit/module363,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: caliper311,500 mi
Visibility: windshield3
Electrical system: wiring2
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: radiator assembly2
Equipment: electrical240,000 mi
Equipment: electrical: radio/tape deck/CD etc.2
Exterior lighting: fog lights: switch250,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: mounting2
Fuel system, other: storage: tank assembly: filling/charging2
Power train: manual transmission2
Seat belts: front: retractor2142,000 mi
Seat belts: rear/other260,000 mi
Service brakes295,600 mi
Steering: linkages: knuckle: spindle: arm2129,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion: pinion shaft2129,000 mi
Structure: frame and members2
Suspension: front: hub258,000 mi
Suspension: front: macpherson strut2
Suspension: front: stabilizer bar268,202 mi
Suspension: multiple axle272,995 mi
Tires: tread/belt2101,000 mi
Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal2
Visibility: glass, side/rear242,000 mi
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices2
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module1
Electrical system: horn1
Electrical system: starter assembly141,496 mi
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers1
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash1
Electronic stability control (ESC)195,600 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system1117,230 mi
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: crankcase (PCV)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)1
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1
Equipment: mechanical: accessory scissor/screw/bottle jack/lift1
Equipment: other: owners/service/other manual1
Equipment: recreational vehicle/trailer1
Exterior lighting: back up lights1
Exterior lighting: back up lights: switch172,995 mi
Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch1
Exterior lighting: headlights1
Fuel system, gasoline196,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system1
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly1
Fuel system, other1120,000 mi
Fuel system, other: storage: fuel gauge system1
Fuel/propulsion system1156,000 mi
Interior lighting1156,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages1210,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hatchback/liftgate: lock160,000 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch1
Latches/locks/linkages: trunk lid: lock1
Parking brake: conventional1
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter1
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing1
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly1140,000 mi
Seat belts: front1
Seat belts: front: webbing1
Seats: front assembly: head restraint1
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light160,000 mi
Service brakes, air: disc172,995 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip: ABS warning light1155,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp1
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder1
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist1151,398 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum1
Steering: column locking: anti-theft device1
Steering: hydraulic power assist system1
Steering: hydraulic power assist: pump138,627 mi
Steering: linkages: rod: relay: connecting1
Steering: rack and pinion1
Steering: rack and pinion: rack1
Structure1
Structure: body1
Structure: body: bumpers180,000 mi
Structure: body: hatchback/liftgate: support device/strut1
Structure: body: hood1
Structure: body: hood: hinge and attachments1
Suspension: rear: shock absorber1
Tires: sidewall1
Trailer hitches1
Unknown1
Vehicle speed control: linkages1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: fan/motor1
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system: heater core1
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer1
Wheels: hubcap/cover1

The 1997 model has 311 times as many complaints as this one. The 1999 model has about half as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.