1997 Dodge Durango Problems
Below Average Complaints
Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Dodge Durango.
Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1997 Dodge Durango Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#11 complaints
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
#21 complaints
SUSPENSION
Fires:1
#31 complaints
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
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All Problems by Category
Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1997 Dodge Durango.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION | 1 | — | 1 | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 1 | — | — | — |
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