Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 1999 Dodge Durango
NHTSA data on file today
The 1999 Dodge Durango has 5 NHTSA recall campaigns and 1,965 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08E064000 REPLACEMENT HUB UNITS/ABS NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #06E024000 REPLACEMENT AIR INTAKE SYSTEMS/DEBRIS CAN ENTER NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V153000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CLOCKSPRING MATERIAL NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #01V119000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 209/RETRACTOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #99V342000 DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL TANK ATTACHING STRAPS NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Suspension 1,101 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 279 complaints
- Electrical System 180 complaints
- Power Train 180 complaints
- Steering 168 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 151 complaints
Of the 1,965 complaints on file, 106 report a crash and 20 a fire; across all 1,965 complaints, owners report 169 injuries and 100 deaths (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Below average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $5,200–$8,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 1999 Dodge Durango has significant reliability issues, particularly with the suspension, engine components, and fuel system. Recalls for suspension and fuel tank mounting further affirm potential safety hazards. Owner complaints frequently cite suspension and engine problems, impacting long-term ownership costs.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| suspension | 50,000–80,000 miles | $700–$1,200 | very common |
| engine components | 80,000–120,000 miles | $1,200–$2,500 | common |
| fuel system | 60,000–100,000 miles | $500–$1,000 | occasional |
| brakes | 70,000–100,000 miles | $300–$700 | common |
| electrical system | 90,000–120,000 miles | $400–$900 | 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 change every 5,000 miles
- Tire rotation every 6,000 miles
- Brake inspection every 15,000 miles
- Transmission fluid change every 30,000 miles
- Coolant flush every 50,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unusual suspension noises
- Engine overheating
- Fuel leaks or smell
- Brake pedal softness
- Electrical flickering lights
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 1999 Dodge Durango at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.