1998 Dodge Durango reliability record
Every consumer complaint and recall the U.S. government (NHTSA) has on file for the 1998 Dodge Durango — the repair risk behind the ownership cost.
- NHTSA complaints
- 1,553
- 3 in the last 5 years
- Top problem area
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- 369 complaints
- Recalls on record
- 0
- none on record
- Reported harm
- 73 reported crashes · 44 injuries · 15 fires
What owners report fails — 1998 Dodge Durango
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT 369
- SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT 293
- STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY 41
- VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS 37
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 37
Estimate the 5-year cost to own a 1998 Dodge Durango
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Open TCO calculatorThese are unverified consumer reports and manufacturer recalls filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration — not validated defect rates, and not adjusted for how many 1998 Dodge Durango units were produced or sold. High-volume and older vehicles naturally accumulate more complaints. Use this as one research signal, not a verdict on any individual vehicle. Data as of 2026. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (public domain).
Frequently asked questions
Is the 1998 Dodge Durango reliable?
NHTSA has 1,553 consumer complaints on record for the 1998 Dodge Durango. The most-reported problem area is suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint (369 reports). These are unverified consumer reports filed with the government, not validated failure rates, and are not adjusted for how many 1998 Dodge Durango units were produced — popular vehicles naturally accumulate more reports.
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Dodge Durango?
Owners most often report problems with: suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint (369), suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint (293), steering:linkages:tie rod assembly (41), visibility:power window devices and controls (37). Each figure is the number of complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
How much does it cost to own a 1998 Dodge Durango?
Ownership cost depends on your state taxes, insurance, fuel, and the maintenance the vehicle's reliability record implies. Use the CarOutlay 5-year TCO calculator to estimate the full cost including the repair risk this complaint record suggests.