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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 174 |
| 30–60k mi | 160 |
| 1–30k mi | 18 |
| 100–150k mi | 17 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
After seeing a report on cbsnews.com regarding premature ball joint failures on dodge durangos i thought i'd also add my information to your database. I had to have all 4 ball joints replaced on my 1999 dodge durango at approx 53,000 miles. I consider this to be premature. I've never replaced ball joints on any vehicle i own until "well" after 100k miles. (please note that the "day" listed is my best guess, it was…
ODI 10043719
Engine And Engine Cooling · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Our engine ceased after having repeated problems with the oil pump, we were called liars by the dealership and diamler chrysler. They don't seem to want to take responsibility for anything. When i took our durango in because the front end kept pulling to the right after we paid $5200. For our motor to be replaced, i was told we needed new tires and a front end alignment. So i took it to another place to have the…
ODI 10060823
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Had to spend 2,100 dollars to have front upper and lower ball joints replaced on both sides. After dodge dealer red tagged our vehicle as unsafe to drive.dodge failed to inform us of an ongoing problem with the 1999 dodge durango front suspensions.we had the vehicle repaired at another shop due to cost.*ak
ODI 10060360
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My 1999 dodge durango, purchased new, has worn out major components in the front suspension, particularly the ball joints and control arms, after just 4 years and 60,000 miles. After talking to the local dealership and several other durango owners, this is a common issue with this vehicle.
ODI 10007610
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While servicing the vehicle dealership noticed that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out and needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10067334
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I failed inspection due to ball joints. Upon taking 99 durango to the dealer, was told both upper and lower ball joints on both passanger and driver side need to be replaced. I have 60,000 miles and i don't think that all this should be wrong.
ODI 10005270
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Annual inspection of 1999 durango "failed" due to unsafe ball joints and tie-rods. Ball joints and tie rods replaced at my own personal cost.*ak
ODI 10102584
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING AFTER 45,000 MILES. *AK
ODI 10029203
Control Arm · Equipment · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
On december 27, 2002 i brought my dodge durango to just cruisin, inc to have my annual state inspection performed. I was notified that i failed inspection due to out of specification conditions on my front suspension. The vehicle had 62,810 miles at the time of this inspection. They notified me that they believed this to be a premature wearing of the parts. On 1/17/03, the ordered parts had been received, and i had…
ODI 10028829
Lower Ball Joint
My 99 dodge durango was brought in for routine maintenance and i was then told i could not drive it home...it was too dangerous! The ball joints needed to be replaced because they were defective. I left with a $1000 ball joint replacement and was terrified to think that if i hadn't gone in for maintenance, the wheels could have broken off the car!!! I am a mother of 3 small children and the thought of what could of…
ODI 10060541
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Had taken vehicle for inspection in december 2002, and was informed upper ball joints needed replacing due to being worn out. At the next inspection, december 2003, the upper ball joints had the same problem again. In june 2004 the upper ball joints were replaced; in december 2004 the upper & lower ball joints had to be replaced after not passing inspection. There was no popping noise heard before each replacement…
ODI 10103579
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I had to replace the upper/lower ball joints on my 1999 durango. My vehicle at the time of the repair had 48,672 miles on it. The repair shop told me that this was a problem that may cause wheel separation as well as more suspension trouble, if not repaired.*ak
ODI 10028955
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Nhtsa action number : pe03032. I am the original owner. There was loud intermittent clicking and clunking noise from under the front end while driving normal streets and speeds. I took it to my mechanic. They said the front end, including the ball joints, looked like it had never been lubed. They lubed it, and the noise went away. I have subsequently had this shop perform the manufacturer's recommended periodic lube…
ODI 10045563
Lower Ball Joint
Replaced upper control arm bushings and lower right ball joint. The bushings were cracked and the ball joint was bad.
ODI 10028905
Lower Ball Joint
Steering problems. Also, three ball joints were stripped. Consumer called dealer, and they stated that there was no recall relating to ball joints. Ts. *ak
ODI 10004458
Lower Ball Joint · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango - regarding suspension and steering. At 42,000 miles had to have left and right lower ball joints replaced, left and right upper control arms replaced. Chrysler would not cover total cost. My out of pocket cost was $728.45. *ak also dealer replaced leaking transfer case (a defect) no cost to me.
ODI 10028968
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature upper and lower balljoint failure on my vehicle. *ak
ODI 10028951
Lower Ball Joint
Information relevan to nhtsa action number: pe03032 dodge durando ball joints 0/01/02 failed pa safety inspection due to worn lower ball joints (both right and left) at local independent inspection station. 1999 durando, 26483 miles 10/04/02 dodge dealer indicated ball joints were acceptable - "allowable play is .060"; right front is .039; left front is .042" and supplied a copy of bullitin no: 02-04-98. No repairs…
ODI 10033211
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle's ball joints failed prior to recall notification. The consumer request reimbursement for the cost of the repair. *nm the consumers vehicle was not listed in the recall. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of service. The consumer referenced # 10510673. *tc *jb
ODI 10110857
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
We bought our dodge durango with about 31,000 miles on it. After a few months around 49,000 miles we replaced the lower ball joints at a price of $600.00. We are now at 67,000 miles and we are need of replacing the upper ball joints. Around 60,000 miles we had to get the front evaparator core replaced. This has also had us to pay out another $900.00 to fix this problem. *ak
ODI 10045747
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm
In september 2002 my 1999 dodge durango failed inspection, requiring replacement of right and left and lower ball joints, and right and left upper control arms, at a significant out-of-pocket expense to me. ($1013.60 parts and labor) this vehicle has never been off-road and is regularly well maintained. I am aware of the other complaints filed with the agency as reported in the philadelphia inquirer newspaper. I did…
ODI 10029108
Lower Ball Joint
I also have replaced lower ball joints about 1 1/2 years ago ... Is my car safe??? They need to include the 1999 in the recall as well!*jb
ODI 10102670
Lower Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment. The dealer found the lower ball joint on the front suspension had to be replaced. *ak *ph
ODI 10040464
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I own a 1999 dodge durango and had to have the ball joints replaced last year. The mechanic said it was premature failure...that they shouldn't have worn out that fast. The repair cost me $472.42. When the recall is published/finalized what type of reimbursement are those of us who already replaced the ball joints going to receive? How soon will the recall go into affect? I love my durango, but in the 3 years i've…
ODI 10045182
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature failure of ball joints on 1999 dodge durango. *ak
ODI 10102937