1998 Dodge Durango air bags problems
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the air bags on the 1998 Dodge Durango — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“"takata airbag" I was in a accident where a person ran a red light, going about 45 mph and I t-bone that person's vehicle, with me going about 40 mph. The airbag delayed on deployment in my vehicle. I had my seat-belt on but I still ended up hitting my chest on the steering wheel and hitting my…”
filed Jan 29, 2018
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 dodge durango. The contact stated that while driving 20 mph over a patch of black ice, the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a wall before rolling over. The contact mentioned that the air bags failed to deploy and the seat belt unlatched instead of…”
filed Jun 3, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKSCampaign 01V153000 · May 8, 2001
Related service bulletins
This SKU is a Clock Spring. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the internal spring. If the internal spring is not seated, the electrical circuit for the horn is disconnected and…
DOR-X6W2U-06 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 23, 2020
Air Bags problems in other Durango years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 Durango | 3 | 11% |
| 2021 Durango | 10 | 5% |
| 2020 Durango | 3 | 6% |
| 2019 Durango | 6 | 4% |
| 2018 Durango | 10 | 4% |
| 2017 Durango | 7 | 3% |
| 2016 Durango | 6 | 4% |
| 2015 Durango | 42 | 8% |
| 2014 Durango | 72 | 9% |
| 2013 Durango | 42 | 7% |
| 2012 Durango | 28 | 4% |
| 2011 Durango | 21 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 Dodge Durango
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.