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Dodge Durango

1998–2002 only

699 classified complaints

1998–2002 Dodge Durango models have 699 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Body control and other modules, typically surfacing around 145,000 miles.

Computed directly from stored federal records for 1998–2002 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Dodge Durango report for every year combined.

Where this range fits

1998–2002

2003–2007

2008–2012

2013–2017

2018–2022

2023–2026

Complaints filed per 5-year model-year window — highlighted bars link to their own dedicated page.

What breaks, and when — 1998–2002 only

Body control and other modules · Electrical 238 complaints

Median onset: 145,000 miles. 0.8% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Stalling and no-start · Engine 84 complaints

Median onset: 139,000 miles. 1.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years.

Control arms, ball joints and bushings · Suspension 49 complaints

Median onset: 132,520 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $230–$700 nationally.

Doors, windows, latches, seats and trim · Body and interior 43 complaints

Median onset: 116,000 miles. 2.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Airbags, seatbelts and restraints · Body and interior 42 complaints

Median onset: 96,000 miles. 33.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.

Wiring harness, grounds and connectors · Electrical 40 complaints

Median onset: 116,183 miles. 5.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

ABS module and wheel speed sensors · Brakes 25 complaints

Median onset: 130,000 miles.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $660–$1,260 nationally.

Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column · Steering 22 complaints

Median onset: 126,730 miles. 18.2% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.

More common in older model years. · Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.

From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.

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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 1998–2002 model years. See the full Dodge Durango report for every year and full specs/safety data.