1997 Dodge Durango Problems, Recalls & Reliability
5 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 1997 Dodge Durango, alongside 2 recall campaigns and 2 defect investigations. It scores 0/100 on the trouble index — too lightly reported for a fair score.
Few reports
Where 1997 sits among all Durango years
What owners report
Recalls (2)
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL…
Fix: K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
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…
Fix: 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…
Federal defect investigations
Led to recall campaign 04V596000.
Technical service bulletins
10 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on body & structure and electrical — are on file for the 1997 Dodge Durango. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
See the 1997 Durango TSB list →
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 1997 Dodge Durango reliable?
The 1997 Dodge Durango drew 5 complaints in federal safety records — too lightly reported for a fair score. Its trouble index is 0/100, scored against the model's worst year (1999).
What are the most common 1997 Dodge Durango problems?
The top reported problems for the 1997 Dodge Durango are suspension (3 complaints), brakes & stability (1), and speed control (1).
Does the 1997 Dodge Durango have recalls?
2 recall campaigns apply to the 1997 Dodge Durango. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.