1999 Dodge Durango Suspension Problems
- 73
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 73 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 58 records
- upper lower · 22 records
- lower ball · 21 records
- ball joint · 11 records
- joints replaced · 7 records
- needed replaced · 7 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 60–100k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Fuel/Propulsion System · Seat Belts · Suspension
While driving my car stalls out, i keep having problems with ball joints, my sway bar or chain has busted, seat belt for driver will not retract, rust and erosion has been so bad that i actually had to replace the whole front bumper assembly, and i have no heat.
ODI 10795231
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Nut came off left front wheel bearing causing wheel to come off vehicle. When picking up pieces, i noticed that there is no cotter key to keep the nut from backing off. Had this happened at higher speeds, the result would have been very serious.
ODI 10731558
Electrical System · Steering · Suspension
The vehicle is hard to steer it also has a problem disengaging the [redacted] the vehicle's tires in the front rub against the wheel wells causing uneven tread wear the vehicle is deemed unsafe also due to the vehicle's suspension bushings in the front in the tie rods in the front of the vehicle are loose causing a over compensation and under compensation for steering possibly resulting in fatality ultimately due to…
ODI 10722447
Electrical System · Seats · Suspension
Once i was driving for 5-10 mins the car would shut down. Also the front suspension makes noise. When im stopping in a red light my front driver side seat moves back and forward. *tr
ODI 10607915
Steering · Suspension
Recently purchased this vehicle in great shape inside and out, runs great..the dealer did the state inspection on it and replaced both side upper and lower ball joints and the right front hub/wheel bearing.now 3 weeks later upper and lower ball join on one side need to be replaced again..this is ridiculous, i have researched and seen all the complaints pertaining to this problem and am dumb founded nothing has been…
ODI 10449429
Suspension
FRONT AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS. *KB
ODI 10446555
Suspension
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that during routine maintenance, he was informed by a private mechanic that all four ball joints seized and failed to move properly. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer where they confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The vin was unavailable.the failure and the current mileages were 138,000.
ODI 10437526
Suspension
I bought my durango in march of 2011 from a dealership with no warranty. I have had so many problems with this truck since then it has been a money pit. My main concern was how bad the suspension is on this truck, around august i was driving and the passenger side tie rod completly broke, thankfully i wasn't going fast so i had control over the vehicle. So when i fixed the tie rod i did both because i didn't wan't…
ODI 10443975
Suspension · Wheels
The front tires wore out very quickly, we replaced the tires and within a year they wore out again. Alignment has not helped. We took it in and found out the ball joints are bad. $1000 repair. *tr
ODI 10474359
Suspension
1999 dodge durango slt ( 5.9 ) replacing upper and lower ball joints for the 2nd time. 70,000 miles on vehicle. *tr
ODI 10286976
Suspension
The durango which is a 1999 model recently broke 100,000 miles, after it hit that 100.00 mile mark i noticed that the steering had at least 1/2 in. Of play. I took the durango in to a tire place to have my tires replaced and they told my that the tie rods were bad. That was around christmas. Not too long ago i replaced the transfer case on the truck costing me almost $400.00!! The mechanic advised me that i was…
ODI 10265993
Suspension
I have 99 dodge durango i have had it since 2004 then i have had to put over 3,000 into the front end. I have had the ball joints (upper and lower) replaced. My ball joints broke the first time and my car almost crashed into a tree. I was just doing 60 down a highway. I turned and got about 200 feet into a driveway and my tire just fell off and my whole car hit the ground. I know that this has been checked. Everyone…
ODI 10265517
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Suspension
1999 dodge durango-so many problems with this vehicle. Had to replace the computer due to overheating-common problem i hear. Now the upper and lower ball joints are bad and need replaced or my tires could fall off? Lots of information that this is an extremely common problem and very very dangerous. Other years of derange have been recalled because of ball joints being bad. I have not had an accident yet and am…
ODI 10258236
Air Bags · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · Suspension
After replacing hub assembly at les schwab brakes didn't work right when stepping down on brake it would make a sound as if they were not catching pulling car forward braking only depressed half way after a few seconds brake would let go all the down and then would return to normal i retorted to les schwab they checked brakes and found nothing wrong the said may be something was happening to suspension but it should…
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 10250946
Electrical System · Suspension
Well i like the vehicle but it is just not safe for anyone to drive.. I would not even want to be on the road with someone driving a durango let alone drive my own. I can not even tell you all the prob i have had with mine. *tr
ODI 10239463
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
I have a 1999 dodge durango and i am having crazy steering problems. Ball joints and tie rods are gone. I have seen recall on 2000- but why no 1999. Same truck, same problem and i know i am not the only one. *nm
ODI 10169705
Suspension
1999 dodge durango would have failed pa safety inspection until ball joints were replaced at less than 40,000 miles. *nm
ODI 10156002
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension
I have had repeated problems with my '99 dodge durango that started with the engine light going on in september 27, 2005 and is now the need for a new cpm. The car intermittent stalls while riding down the road at 55mph or after idling at stop light & turning left (power steering goes out and car blocks intersection/traffic) - "no bus" appears on mileage, everything shuts off. Seems to happens on days when the…
ODI 10200413
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Suspension · Switch
In january of 05 had to have both upper and lower ball joints replaced, control arm, front brakes and new tires as a result of bad f/e suspension. Now today the speed sensor (and i am hoping that's it) has gone out on the transmission. I have had two window motor failures, a sudden drop in oil pressure causing the truck to stall and there is something wrong with the electrical system. There have been many complaints…
ODI 10135497
Mechanical · Suspension
(1) eighteen months prior to the accident, the upper and lower control arm assemblies were replaced by the dealer. (2) while driving, the right front wheel assembly collapsed causing a loss of control. Vehicle left the road, went through a utility pole, rolled twice causing a total loss of the vehicle. Police report indicates "it appears the accident was caused by mechanical failure." witness supports accuracy of…
Crash reported
ODI 10131649
Power Train · Suspension
1999 dodge durango speed sensor failed as well as the upper and lower ball joints. ***no answer required***. *mr at 49,000 the transmission went out. The speed sensor failed for a second time. *jb
ODI 10119268
Suspension
Ball joints in 1999 dodge durango - 58,000 miles - inspection rejected - ball joints not safe
ODI 10116166
Suspension
The consumer had all four ball joints on her 1999 dodge durango replaced at 71524 miles ([xxx]). *nm the consumer contacted the dealer about the ball joint recall. The dealer checked the consumers vehicle identification number who told the consumer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr
ODI 10115453
Power Window Devices And Controls · Suspension
The upper and lower ball joints in the consumer's 1999 dodge durango wore out prematurely. *nm the ball joint problem caused problems with; the steering, tire wear, and mis-alignment. The rear windows would stick. *sc *jb
ODI 10114905
Suspension
There has not been an accident or injury as of yet. The obvious is the dodge recall for defective ball joints. I purchased a new 1999 durango which has only 43000 miles on it. I recently had the front brakes replaced and my mechanic informed that the ball joints were metal to metal. I own another vehicle that i drive daily. I emailed daimlerchrysler and the response was the dealer "was empowered by daimlerchrysler…
ODI 10109887