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.
Suspension
My 1999 durango slt 4 x 4 has serious front end problems. I had to have the ball joints in addition to other front end components replaced in order to make the vehicle safe to drive. Everybody seems to know, "everyone but me," that this suv is a rolling death trap. I have read so many complaints on the web that i felt like a sucker for re-entering the american car market. Chrysler knows that the ball joints on this…
ODI 10041168
Suspension · Wheels
While driving approximately 45 mph, the left front wheel collapsed, and caused the vehicle to hit another vehicle. *ak *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10044862
Suspension
Upper ball joint on right side, very loose didn't pass state inspection... I had just heard of a new media report no more than a week ago regarding a problem of ball joints snaping. I can't get any imformation from recall center or dealerships... Thank you
ODI 10069429
Suspension
I purchased my durango (used) in june of 2003 with 30,500 miles--in july i needed the lower ball joints replaced. In august the shocks had to be replaced and in october the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. I don't think i will a. Buy another dodge or b. Buy a used car. I am afraid to drive it especially after reading all the horrors of other owners... *la
ODI 10043393
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
While driving over bumps, the vehicle would shake, making it very difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. *ak the consumer noticed that the vehicle was to the right. The service dealer stated that the upper/lower ball joints and the inner tie rods were prematurely worn and an alignment would have been of no help. The service dealer recommended a replacement of the worn parts as the problem would only get…
ODI 10046155
Automatic Transmission · Suspension · Switch · Tie Rod Assembly
When the brakes were applied, the front end pulled excessively to the right or left. Also, when making turns, consumer heard a loud "grinding" coming from the front end. Dealer diagnosed that the entire front end needed to be replaced due to ball joint failure. *ak the whining noise was heard when going around curves. The marker lights had become inoperative when pulling out of "int" switch and the head lamp switch…
ODI 10029990
Steering · Suspension
After only 55,000 miles the entire front suspension system failed. Both upper control arms, ball joints,tie rods needed replacement. $1700 repair on a $30000 truck!*jb
ODI 10008432
Suspension
1999 DODGE DURANGO UNDER CARRIAGE FAILURE. *LA
ODI 10045278
Suspension
The upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced. *ph the consumer was told on 2 occasions that the upper and lower ball joints were in critical condition. The consumer requested to be compensated for the repairs. *sc
ODI 10064767
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Steering · Suspension
Front ball joints/steering arm failure, brake failure, causing loss of steering and brakes to lock up, steering arms replaced three times, on both sides. Rear leaf spring snapped when vehicle was 3 months old. Steering wheel locks up when vehicle is shut off, and cannot be unlocked in certain positions with key. *nlm
ODI 10016563
Suspension
SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, MULTIPLE REPAIRS. *AK
ODI 10028965
Suspension
My durango lost control for no reason on a suuny, cloudless day 4-24-01. I was turning the vehicle left and it suddenly went right throwing me into a guard rail and down a bluff, breaking my back. After watching cbs news two weeks ago, i realized it was suspension failure complained about by hundreds of other owners.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10063942
12v/24v/48v Battery · Anchorage · Door · Drum · Engine And Engine Cooling · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Pedals And Linkages · Suspension · Switch · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Windshield Wiper/Washer
Steering wheel made excessive whining, dealer replaced gear, pump, and fluid, dealer replaced steering gear twice more. *slc
ODI 561696
Suspension · Tires
Tires has uneven wear. The front shock were also replaced. The consumer continued to have problems with the tires and suspension. *jb
ODI 10009094
Steering · Suspension
Consumer stated the ball joint wore out prematurely. Dealer notified. *ak the control arms, intermediate shaft had been replaced in conjunction with the ball joints to try and solve the problem with the steering and suspension. Chrysler did not take any action to try to solve the problem. There was noise in the steering, rumble/rattle in the front end and had become louder, the steering had become loose, the lower…
ODI 10031349
Automatic Transmission · Suspension
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango slt. While driving 10-30 mph the vehicle lunged forward and shifted out of second gear. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted from first to third gear and the rpms increased up to 34000. The failure occurred twenty minutes after the vehicle was purchased. The contact stated that the dealer refused to offer him any assistance. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic…
ODI 10344672
Suspension
The consumer heard of the ball joint problem/recall her model vehicle was having. The consumer requested relief under this recall but was denied due to time/mileage limitations. *nm the consumer request reimbursement for her out of pocket expenses to repair the ball joints prior to receiving the recall notice. *nm
ODI 10111021
Suspension
Consumer learned that the ball joints and a frame bushings needed to be replaced. *ph
ODI 10064777
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
The vehicle failed inspection due to faulty upper and lower ball joints. The upper and lower ball joints and the inner tie rods had to be replaced. Please provide any additional information.. *nm
ODI 10055216
Air Conditioner · Alternator/Generator/Regulator · Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Suspension
Suspension ball joints and bushings were replaced on both sides. Problems also with the transmission sensor. *mr the ball joints, and bushings were replaced on both sides. The problem was with the transmission sensors which worked intermittently. The a/c, alternator and the water pump failed prematurely. *scc *jb
ODI 10038475
Suspension
Consumer heard a popping noise coming from the front end of vehicle. The technician serviced vehicle and noticed four of the front bearings needed to be replaced. *ak stabilizer bar and rear leaf springs failed on the driver's side. *ph *jb
ODI 10034122
Steering · Suspension
There was a popping noise in the front end, the dealer could not duplicate the problem. The consumer was told by a service dealer the steering assembly had excessive play. The consumer noticed on the right side rear upper bushing had torn a rubber grommet. Scc *jb
ODI 10009071
Suspension
The upper and lower control arm bushing assemble failed. *nlm
ODI 568109