1998 DODGE DURANGO Electrical System Problems
10 NHTSA complaints on file
Electrical System Issues in the 1998 DODGE DURANGO
10 electrical system complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE DURANGO. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 2 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Electrical System Complaints
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DURANGO. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IDLING, THE ENGINE SUDDENLY SHUT OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL INJECTION LINES WERE FAULTY. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. WHILE DEPRESSING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, THE CEILING LIGHT INSIDE THE VEHICLE WOULD ERRONEOUSLY TURN ON. IN ADDITION, WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, A BANGING NOISE WAS PRESENT COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS EXAMINED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 156,000.
WE ON THE ROAD DRIVING AROUND 7:30 AND I NOTICED MY TRUCK WAS LOSING POWER...I LOOKED IN MY SIDE MIRROR AND SAW SMOKE... I PULLED OVER AND MY TRUCK WAS ON FIRE... THE FIRE DEPT WAS CALLED THEY HAD TO REMOVE THE BOOT AROUND THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE LEVER TO PUT THE FIRE OUT... TRUCK DESTROYED.. *TR
THE ODOMETER SAYS "NO BUS". *TR
I OWN A 1998 DODGE DURANGO AND I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM OLYMPIA WITH MY SON IN THE BACK SEAT, HE WAS A SLEEP. THE VEHICLE STALLED OUT AND I DRIFTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, I SMELT A FUNNY SMELL AND IMMEDIATELY GOT MY SON OUT OF THE VEHICLE. WE WERE ON A BUSY HIGHWAY. THE VEHICLE THEN WAS ENGULFED IN BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE DASH, THE INTERIOR OF THE CAR WAS SOON FILLED WITH FLAMES, ALL THIS HAPPENED WITHIN A MATTER OF MINUTES. THE VEHICLE HAD 141,000 MILES ON IT AND HAD NO PREVIOUS SIGNS OF PROBLEMS. THE POLICE REPORT AND EVERYTHING STATES THE FIRE WAS AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ORIGINATING FORM UNDERNEATH THE DASHBOARD. I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO, WE ONLY HAD LIABILITY INSURANCE AND IT DOES NOT COVER WHAT HAPPENED. I JUST KEEP THINKING WHAT IF MY OTHER TWO CHILDREN WAS IN THE...
HEARD METAL TO METAL RUBBING ON 2/2/09 NOW ON 2/6/09 HUB BEARING BROKE RIGHT SIDE.... WHEEL IS TILED IN TO WHEEL WELL. *TR
WHEN TRAVELING ON HWY 70 CHICO CA. TO QUINCY CA WHEN SWITCHING HEAD LIGHTS FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM LIGHTS WENT OFF. *JB
I HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED 6 MONTHS AFTER I BOUGHT THE TRUCK. THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT MY WHEELS WERE GETTING READY TO FALL OFF AND THE TRUCK WAS TO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. THEN THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT IN AUGUST OF 2003. I BARELY HAD 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE BRAKES ON IT ARE TERRIBLE. WHEN IT IS RAINING I HYDROPLANE JUST ABOUT EVER TIME I PUT ON THE BRAKES. THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE LIGHT IS NOW ON. THE SPEEDOMETER IS NOW BROKEN. IT STAYS AT ZERO MOST OF THE TIME BUT WILL OCCASIONALLY JUMP UP AND DOWN WHILE DRIVING. THE ELECTRIC DOOR LOCK MAKES A HORRIBLE SOUND WHEN IT LOCKS. LAST BUT NOT LEAST WHENEVER I DRIVE ON THE INTERSTATE AND GO OVER 60 MPH THE ENGINE MAKES A RATTLING NOISE. *JB
THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE DEALER TO HAVE A FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE. THE TECHNICIAN TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS WERE WORN. THE TECHNICIAN ALSO NOTICED SLIGHT PLAY IN THE GEAR BOX AND ADJUSTED IT. A FAULTY SOLENOID IN THE CAB CONTROLLER CAUSED THE BRAKE AND ABS LIGHTS TO ILLUMINATE INTERMITTENTLY. *AK *NLM
TRANSMISSION FLUID LEAKED FROM THE VEHICLE AND EVENTUALLY THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED WITH A REBUILT ONE. ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE AND TIE RODS WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, BECAUSE THE BACK BRAKE LIGHT CONTINUED TO BLOW OUT. *AK THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS AND SEALS WERE REPLACED. *JB
WHILE DRIVING ELECTRICAL CONTROL SYSTEM WOULD SHUT OFF, CAUSING A DISTRACTION TO CONSUMER.*AK
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
293 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
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Suspensionfront
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Suspension
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
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Seats
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Engine And Engine Coolingengine
27 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
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Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
18 complaints
Tires
18 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
17 complaints
Unknown Or Other
17 complaints
Steering
16 complaints
Air Bags
13 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
12 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
12 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
10 complaints
Equipment
9 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch
9 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
9 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
9 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
9 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
8 complaints
Seat Belts
8 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblypower Adjust
8 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
7 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
7 complaints
Steeringcolumn
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
7 complaints
Power Train
6 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
6 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
6 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
5 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
5 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
5 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
5 complaints
Steeringlinkages
5 complaints
Structurebodydoor
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
5 complaints
Suspensionrear
5 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
4 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
4 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
4 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
4 complaints
Service Brakes Airantilock
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Child Seat
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
3 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
3 complaints
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
2 complaints
Equipmentelectrical
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingfog Lightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblymounting
2 complaints
Fuel System Otherstoragetank Assemblyfillingcharging
2 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Seat Beltsrearother
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Suspensionfronthub
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontmacpherson Strut
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Suspensionmultiple Axle
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
2 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
2 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
2 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemstarter Assembly
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Control Esc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift
1 complaint
Equipmentotherownersserviceother Manual
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailer
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lights
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lightsswitch
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Interior Lighting
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkages
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventional
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing
1 complaint
Seat Belts Rearotherbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontwebbing
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisc
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuum
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesrodrelayconnecting
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebody
1 complaint
Structurebodybumpers
1 complaint
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionrearshock Absorber
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controllinkages
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
1 complaint
Wheelshubcapcover
1 complaint