DodgeDurango1999
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1999 Dodge Durango Lower Ball Joint Problems

552
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 552 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 1 indicate fire

What owners report

  • ball joints · 160 records
  • lower ball · 72 records
  • upper lower · 67 records
  • ball joint · 33 records
  • needed replaced · 24 records
  • joints needed · 16 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi174
30–60k mi160
1–30k mi18
100–150k mi17
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 19, 2004 · 100,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    After the consumer heard about the faulty balls joints on dodge durango's she took her vehicle to the dealer for a check up. The technician indicated that the vehicle wasn't safe to drive because the ball joints were loose. For safety reasons the consumer had the ball joints replaced immediately to a tune of $900.00 dollars. The consumer was told that her vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm *la

    ODI 10059356

  • February 19, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    PLAY & SEPARATING OF BALL JOINTS. *AK

    ODI 10058939

  • February 17, 2004 · 44,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at 35 mph consumer heard a rattling sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who determined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out on both sides. Also, consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the engine. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that a new transmission was needed.*ak

    ODI 10063491

  • February 17, 2004 · 70,097 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle was taken to the dealer for service of the brakes. Mechanic determined that upper and lower ball joints and tie rod had to be replaced. *ak *mr

    ODI 10059722

  • February 17, 2004 · 80,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance and the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak the consumer noticed cupping on the inside of the tires. *jb

    ODI 10059161

  • February 17, 2004 · 65,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    My 1999 dodge durango with 65,000 miles of gentle all highway driving has just been diagnosed with completely shot upper and lower ball joints. The only symptom of alignment problems was excessive wear on the inside portion of both front tires. The front end can not be aligned until about $500 worth of repairs are done. No way should ball joints wear out at about the same pace that tires wear out. There is…

    ODI 10058357

  • February 16, 2004 · 73,700 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving steering wheel intermittently pulled to the right. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the ball joint were completely worn out. The vehicle had never been used off road nor was it subjected to harsh treatment. The consumer only used the four wheel drive 8-10 times and feels that the ball joints should have lasted at least 100000 miles. *nm

    ODI 10059259

  • February 15, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint

    Ball joint replacement we recently had the ball joints checked after watching information on tv about the accidents caused by failing ball joints on durango's and other dodge trucks. In our case, we inspected the parts with the auto technician (someone we know very well). At that time, we saw and were advised strongly to replace the equipment. Since younger drivers in our family sometimes use this vehicle, we…

    ODI 10063784

  • February 11, 2004 · 110,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Ball joints on 1999 doge durango. Oday i am replacing bad upper and lwoer joints in my 1999 dodge durango for the third time. They were very loose. At some point someone is going to loose their life with this ongoing and very obvious problem. Please do something. *ak

    ODI 10056994

  • February 10, 2004 · 50,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing · Wheel Cylinders

    I had to replace wheel cylinders,ball joints,and ball bearing on my 99 durango was told my wheel was falling off. I was lucky to be alive. I should be reimbursed for this. I couln't get my vehicle inspected because of this. It has been a hardship on me $1000.00 i had to pay to have this done. I'm disabled and could not afford this.*ak

    ODI 10060749

  • February 6, 2004 · 94,243 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    For almost 1 year, there was a popping sound in front of suv. When still under warranty, ask the dodge mechanic about it, but could never find it. In july after hearing about investigation about front wheel suspension, caused by ball joint wear, i wrote the dodge company and ask if that might be the problem. Their answer was no. Now, my vehicle is in shop, having to have the front ball joints replaced because my…

    ODI 10056705

  • February 4, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Was driving 45 mph hears a noise, like metal to metal. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, who determined that front upper/lower ball joints were coming apart and were unstable. They would need to be replaced.*ak *nm

    ODI 10061412

  • January 29, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint

    Whether this is a complaint leaves me to wonder about the ball joints on the durangos--i have a 1999 durango which i get serviced by a independent mechanic and just made me aware that the ball joints on my durango don't look good and i should think about getting it fixed in the future???? With the hipe in the media leaves me to wonder if there is a chance on a recall on this particular part????*ak

    ODI 10060461

  • January 28, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint

    While driving consumer heard a loud squeaking noise from the front end of the vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and they replaced both lower ball joints.*ak

    ODI 10109638

  • January 24, 2004 · 71,837 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Both lower ball joints failed. Prior to this on 8/14/2003 both upper ball joints failed and were replaced. The current recall excludes the 1999 dodge durango, although this is exactly the same problem the recall of the 2000-2003 models is addressing.*ak

    ODI 10103017

  • January 23, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint

    There is a popping noise in the front end of the vehicle while driving. The vehicle is also pulling to the right. Cause is unknown. Please describe further.

    ODI 10061338

  • January 23, 2004 · 60,500 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I took the car in to get new tires and have steering checked out. Found a problem with the ball joints. *la

    ODI 10054900

  • January 21, 2004 · 60,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper and lower ball joint in 1999 durango. Dealer stated they needed to be replaced . My vehicle only had 60,000 miles on it at the time.*ak

    ODI 10081162

  • January 20, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango. - replacement of front end upper and lower ball joints at 59553 miles. Previously told that lubrication was all that was needed by dodge dealer. Later told that front end alignment could not be guaranteed when replacing wore tires. Now at 70k miles, the front end is squeaking again. Same sound that originally appeared at or near 30k miles. *jb

    ODI 10098808

  • January 20, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I reported to daimler chrysler motors corporation that i had new tires installed on my 1999 dodge durango and also had the service tech inspect the upper and lower ball joints, to make sure they were in good condition, since i had seen a report on tv that these were becoming a problem on this type vehicle. The service tech confirmed that both upper and lower front ball joints were very loose. I immediately called…

    ODI 10055002

  • January 17, 2004 · 85,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak

    ODI 10057834

  • January 16, 2004 · 30,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint

    I heard a squeaking type noise in the front end of my car when going over little bumps or dips in the road. Took to dealer and was told control arm needed adjusting. A few months later took it back for same thing. Told nothing was wrong. Noise kept getting worse, saw report on cbs evening news regarding problem with ball joints/control arm and severity of same. Took to mechanic and was told both sides needed…

    ODI 10054455

  • January 13, 2004 · 90,250 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving consumer heard a loud popping noise coming from the front end. Dealerships mechanic determined that the problem pertained too the upper and lower ball joints. *ak *la

    ODI 10055644

  • January 9, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango purchased new needing both upper/lower ball joints and tie rods replaced at 56,000 miles due to excessive wear.*ak

    ODI 10052782

  • January 7, 2004 · 65,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. *ak *jb

    ODI 10053468