Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1998 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 1998 Dodge Durango has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 964 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #06E024000 REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS/DEBRIS CAN ENTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E022000 BRAKE HYDRAULIC MASTER CYLINDER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V153000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CLOCKSPRING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V341000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/REAR BRAKE TUBES NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V342000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK ATTACHING STRAPS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #98V019000 CHRYSLER/GENERATOR CABLE FASTENER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 538 complaints
- Power Train 99 complaints
- Steering 89 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 84 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 64 complaints
- Visibility 48 complaints
Of the 964 complaints on file, 51 report a crash and 12 a fire; across all 964 complaints, owners report 31 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,000–$10,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1998 Dodge Durango has several recalls and a high number of complaints, particularly regarding suspension and power train issues. These recurring problems, along with concerns about the brake system and electrical components, significantly detract from its reliability.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $400–$1,200 | very common |
| power train | 60,000–90,000 miles | $1,000–$3,000 | common |
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $250–$800 | common |
| steering system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $500–$1,500 | occasional |
| electrical system | 70,000–100,000 miles | $200–$600 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter changes
- Transmission fluid replacement
- Brake fluid change
- Coolant flush
- Tire rotations and balances
- Air filter replacement
- Battery inspection and maintenance
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Vibrations or noise from the suspension
- Difficulty shifting gears
- Brake fluid leaks
- Steering wheel play
- Electrical issues or dimming lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1998 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.