The 1998 Dodge Durango has 41 electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA — 3% of the year's total, and the first year with meaningful reports in this category.
41
Electrical System complaints
3%
Share of year
0
Crash-involved
1
Related recalls
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY PICKUP TRUCKS. THE FASTENER WHICH SECURES THE GENERATOR CABLE TO THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER (PDC) HAS AN INSUFFICIENT CLAMP LOAD, RESULTING IN A LOOSE CONNECTION AND ELECTRICAL ARCING AT THE CONNECTION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RETIGHTEN THE GENERATOR CABLE AND BATTERY CABLE FASTENERS TO THE PROPER TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS.
NHTSA has 41 complaints about the 1998 Dodge Durango electrical system — 3% of all complaints filed for that model year.
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for this model year is tied to the electrical system: 98V019000.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.