1998 Dodge Durango steering problems
103 complaints about steering have been filed for the 1998 Dodge Durango, which is 7% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 103 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 65,000 miles 60 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 4 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 3 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 17 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 19 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 9 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 60 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 65,000 miles, and 42% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Due to to uneven driveway the vehicle stalled, or transmission began to spin and not move, at which the vehicle ignition was shut-off. It was attempted to push the vehicle about 50 feet to a parking place. Another person offers to help, then pushes vehicle 25/50 feet...advises to turn the wheel. The wheel does not want to turn. The vehicle has used a lot of power steering fluid almost daily(has a history of squealing and hard turning at start unless lubricated).
I have a 98 dodge durango that has to have the entire front end linkages replaced. All ball joints, tierods, linkages etc. Entire front was loose. Saw newsreport of this problem and took truck in for free inspection. Now, $2000 later I have my truck back. Dodge claims no responsibility. Its just news and no recall is done. This is unacceptable and this appears to be a national problem and this defect should be recalled and reimbursed for expenses.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Dodge Durango
- Suspension 820 complaints
- Brakes 104 complaints
- Engine 66 complaints
- Transmission 57 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 56 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 53 complaints
- Seats 43 complaints
- Electrical system 36 complaints