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 · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango major front suspension issues - fails state safety check- see numerous discussions on the web is the an engineering analysis underway? Bad need repair: both lower ball joints, 1 upper ball joint, both inside tie rods. *jb
ODI 10137474
Lower Ball Joint
Dt: contact states the ball joints on 1999, dodge, dakota are loose. The right/left sides are very loose. He cited a recall on the 1999 dodge dakota, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although he it had the same problems as noted in the recall. *ak
ODI 10132614
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: consumer complained about an upper and lower ball joint problem. . Contacted the dealer, who replaced the ball joints. Also spoke with diamler chrysler. They said they were not lubed properly. But kept them there. Had problems with the vehicle pulling to the right. There was a recall but this vehicle was not inclded in the recall due to vin. Had them replaced on july 27, 2005.*ak
ODI 10130439
Gasoline · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: the vehicle is 1999 dodge durango. The consumer needed the tires replaced and he had an independent mechanic check the ball joints at the same time. The mechanic told him that the front top and bottom ball joints were going bad, this was in 12-2004. The consumer knew there was a recall on similar vehicles. He contacted the manufacturer and they told him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. The…
ODI 10129469
Hub · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
My 99 dodge durango 4x4 has had vibrations and noise in the front from when i purchased. The dodge dealer earlier told me there were no recalls or hidden warranties on this product, vin# [xxx]. My goodyear dealer, inspected my dodge and showed me that my upper and lower ball joints were bad (( moving over 1/2 in)) he said take it to your dealer, because this is not right. Dodge dealer also said that both right and…
ODI 10127747
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle was driving really hard. The contact's husband took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who found the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at contact's expense. *ak
ODI 10144056
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: consumer had a 1999, dodge, durango. There was a recall for later models, and the same problem was happening with this vehicle. It was inspected on july 25, 2005, and the upper and lower ball joints were defective. The tires were rubbing against the frame. Daimler chrysler stated that because the vehicle was not part of the recall they will not pay for repairs. This was noticed approximately a month ago when…
ODI 10130052
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My wife and i purchased a used 1999 dodge durango slt 5.9l in october of 2003. The durango had approximately 55,000 miles. For the past few months we have noticed an odd ticking or clicking sound while turning corners. On 6/25/2005 (with approximately 77,000 miles) we replaced the front tires as they were very unevenly worn. While checking the wheels we noticed that both the upper and lower ball joints had failed on…
ODI 10126702
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: contact had to have all four ball joints replaced on 1999, dodge, durango. This vehicle did not fall under the recall campaign. The mechanic that replaced the ball joints stated the replacement was due to poor design of the vehicle. *ak
ODI 10126475
Lower Ball Joint · Pads · Shock Absorber · Upper Ball Joint
Dt:consumer noticed that vehicle started riding rough. Consumer replaced shocks, but the front end still seemed to ride rough enough to feel all bumps in road. Consumer had brake pads changed and the mechanic showed consumer that ball joints were bad. Mechanic checked both top and bottom ball joint on driver's side. Ball joints showed lots of wear. Then, mechanic checked passenger side to find that more slack was in…
ODI 10125553
Lower Ball Joint · Tires · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: in 2003 i had ball joints, upper and lower replaced, also tires were replaced. The arms were replaced prior to that. Dealer is now recommending the ball joints and tires be replaced again at cost $1200 for ball joints plus the cost of tires. The dealer had no idea why this would happen. I consumer called manufacturer, and they could not help. The only recall was for the years of 2000-2003, consumer's vehicle…
ODI 10125546
Constant Velocity Joint · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: consumer states: the upper and lower ball joints on the front end on both sides are completely gone. Vehicle shakes and rattles uncontrollably. Bought used a year and half ago, also, the u joints were replaced 2 weeks after purchase. Have to have both hands on the wheel to control. Talked to chrysler , and they recognized there was a problem, and will pay for upper ball joints, consumer will hav eto pay for…
ODI 10121932
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I took my 1999 dodge durango into have the tires rotated. The auto tech said both the upper ball joints were failing on both sides and the lower ball joint on the left side along with the tie-rods. My durango has 100,000 miles on it. I was told by the manager of the service department that durangos were know for ball joint problems and that they have had recalls. I see the 2000 durangos have had recalls, what about…
ODI 10120595
Equipment · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Brought 99 durang. In for front end alig. Was told $ 1600 in repairs needed, guess what? Yup, upperand lower ball joints,inner control rods and shocks, well the shocks seem fine but the rest is a mess, called dealer ira dodge,and they said only recall was for a 2000 and up.i asked if it was nomal for all four ball joints to go at 64k(it could have been earlier i need new tires at the time inner wheel was wearing) he…
ODI 10121233
Lower Ball Joint · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
1999 dodge durango experienced problems with control arms and ball joint failures.*mr the consumer had all the ball joints replaced in late 2003 after hearing incidents from the media. In late 2004, the consumer was involved in a minor low speed accident and the left control arm assembly including the left ball joint were replaced. (the consumer did not state if there was damage to the vehicle). After the repair the…
ODI 10121513
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 1999 dodge durango which has lower & upper ball joints that need to be replaced and on 33269 miles on the vehicle. I don't know what to do but the dealership says it is my problem, that my year is not on the recall list.
ODI 10120457
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I took my 1999 dodge durango slt 4x4 to have an alignment and i was told that the alignment ws fine but that the front ball joints were failing. The serviceman told me that all 2000 and later model durango's were recalled to replace the parts. He also told me that my vehicles parts were the same as the 2000 year models that were recalled. The recall was because the ball joints had failed causing several accidents.…
ODI 10119897
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer stated: when driving down the road the steering wheel would shake badly, and there was a clanking noise every once in awhile. Dealership replaced all 4 ball joints on the front end suspension. *ak *sb
ODI 10122117
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheel Bearing
Started with rebuilt transmission, then sludged in motor. Had to replace motor with only 120,000 miles motor and transmission 5,000. Also had to replace ball joints, tie rods and bearings cost $1,000*ak
ODI 10118101
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Ball joints were completely worn to a serious hazard. Mechanic said ball joints so bad car wheels could fall off. We have a 1999 slt dodge durango seems almost criminal that only 2000-2003 ball joints on these cars have recalls. My 17 yr old drives my car.i also have two other children younger. Ps i looked up our car found three recalls, we have never been notified by the dealer county chrysler in hamburg pa. We…
ODI 10117973
Automatic Transmission · Lower Ball Joint
My durango steering had been out of control i took it to a mechanic and both front ball joints are bad and it is leaking transmission fluid from the front seal.it is costing 700.00 to be fixed. This is money i do not have. I have owned the car 1 and a half years.it was supposed to be reliable transportation. *ak
ODI 10114473
Lower Ball Joint · Shock Absorber · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joints,tie rod,and shocks replaced at 45,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10113962
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
When taken vehicle for state inspection the upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced due to wear.*ak
ODI 10113389
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While the vehicle was being inspected at state inspection station the inspector informed consumer that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced on the right side, and the lower ball joint on the left side also needed to be replaced. Dealer was notified.*ak
ODI 10113123
Lower Ball Joint
Ball joint failure in a 1999 dodge durango. Caused severe tire damage. *nm
ODI 10112134