How many recalls does the 1997 Dodge Durango have?

The 1997 Dodge Durango has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1997 Dodge Durango has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1997 Dodge Durango?

Of 5 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is service brakes, hydraulic.

1997 Dodge Durango Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1997 Dodge Durango has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 216,100 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

AIR BAGS 01V153000 2001-05-08 216,100 affected

Defect

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 ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT…

Consequence

WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.

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 CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

SUSPENSION

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL

Total complaints5

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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. *jb”

SUSPENSION · reported 2005-11-23

“Cruise control was on when vehicle unexpectedly accelerated on its own. Consumer had to stomp on accelerator in order to stop vehicle from increasing speed for the second time in a week. Consumer will contact manufacturer.*ak......when cruise control stuck consumer turne dit off and vehicle…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL · reported 2004-11-25

“The dealer replaced the upper ball joints twice. Now the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. Please provide any additional information. *nm *la”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT · reported 2004-01-16

“The dealer replaced the upper ball joints twice. Now the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. Please provide any additional information. *nm *la”

SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT · reported 2004-01-16

“Brake failure intermittently when applying brakes in heavy traffic with a/c on, causing pedal to harden briefly and resume again. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide further details. *ak”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP · reported 2000-06-15