The 1998 Dodge Durango has 1021 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 6 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are suspension and power train. Owners most often flag water pump failure: a known issue on hemi v8 engines. frequency: recurrent.
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 1998 Dodge Durango vehicles (US, public record).
Across the 8 Durango model years we track, complaint volume runs from 275 (2007) to 1,116 (2000). With 1,021 complaints, the 1998 Durango sits abovethe model's median of 851.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
service brakes, hydraulic
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engine and engine cooling
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service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
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Sentiment is mixed but leans positive, with a clear generational divide. Long-term owner reports for the third generation (post-2011) generally describe it as a reliable, powerful, and practical family hauler when properly maintained.
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Used Durango listings typically run $21,495–$43,295 across 2016 to 2026 model years.
Compare every Durango year side by side to see how 1998 ranks against the rest.