1997 Dodge Durango Problems

Below Average Complaints

Real NHTSA owner complaints for the 1997 Dodge Durango.

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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 Failures

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.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension Failures
1
complaints
Crashes
—
Fires
1
Avg Miles
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Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Upper Ball Joint
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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Vehicle Speed Control:Cruise Control
1
complaints
Crashes
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Fires
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Avg Miles
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1997 Dodge Durango — FAQ

Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.

Is the 1997 Dodge Durango reliable?
Verdict: Below Average Complaints. The 1997 Dodge Durango has 5 NHTSA complaints, 0 crash-related, and 0 recall campaigns. The most common issue is Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip with 1 complaints. Source: NHTSA via VinItel.
What are common problems with the 1997 Dodge Durango?
Top reported problems: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip (1 complaints); Suspension Failures (1 complaints); Suspension:Front:Control Arm:Lower Ball Joint (1 complaints). Every complaint is filed by an owner with NHTSA — this is raw reported data, not editorial opinion.
Does the 1997 Dodge Durango have any recalls?
No NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for the 1997 Dodge Durango as of the latest data sync. Verify by VIN for the most current status — new recalls can be issued years after a model year ships.
Should I buy a 1997 Dodge Durango?
Fewer complaints than typical for this model. That's a good sign, but every individual car is different — the VIN still tells you what happened to this specific one.

Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.

Wider context: See the full Dodge Durango reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.

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