1997 Dodge Durango
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 2
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 1997
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
1997: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 965 |
| 1999 | 1,967 |
| 2000 | 1,075 |
| 2001 | 665 |
| 2002 | 423 |
| 2003 | 339 |
| 2004 | 1,115 |
| 2005 | 1,567 |
| 2006 | 851 |
| 2007 | 191 |
| 2008 | 97 |
| 2009 | 12 |
| 2011 | 797 |
| 2012 | 640 |
| 2013 | 640 |
| 2014 | 785 |
| 2015 | 504 |
| 2016 | 161 |
| 2017 | 215 |
| 2018 | 233 |
| 2019 | 146 |
| 2020 | 56 |
| 2021 | 207 |
| 2022 | 60 |
| 2023 | 32 |
| 2024 | 13 |
| 2025 | 8 |
| 2026 | 15 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Suspension
3 of 4 total reports mention: suspension, most commonly citing upper ball joint and lower ball joint.
Show complaint excerpts
1999 Dodge Durango left front wheel assembly caught on fire while driving. *ts the consumer stated he had some suspension work done on nov 21, 2005.
NHTSA ODI report, 2006-01-11
The dealer replaced the upper ball joints twice. Now the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. Please provide any additional information.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-01-16
Vehicle speed control
1 of 4 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control, most commonly citing cruise control.
Service brakes
1 of 4 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first
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2001-06-18Air bags01V153000 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…
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…
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2002-11-06Preliminary evaluationClosed 2003-04-23 Safety belt cinching latch plate
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2003-11-19Engineering analysisClosed 2005-02-11 Upper ball joint separation
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2006-04-20Engine and engine cooling06E024000 Certain replacement k&n fuel performance kits, p/nos. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, and 57-1530. Also, a small percentage of these kits were sold under the mopar…
Remedy: K&n will provide owners with a free repair kit along with repair instructions. The recall began on April 20, 2006.
Buy-smart checklist
1997 Dodge Durango — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Suspension: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 01V153000 · Air bags
- Recall 06E024000 · Engine and engine cooling
Other years of this model
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- Is the 1997 Dodge Durango reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 1997 Dodge Durango?
- The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 75% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Durango have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.