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
Controlarm, upper and lower ball joint were replaced. Within a year ,they needed to be replaced again. Consumer covered cost for first replacement. Dealer has advised that second replacement will also be charged to consumer. *ak consumer replaced upper and lower ball joints and control arms at her cost. *slc
ODI 884230
Lower Ball Joint
Went to get inspected and failed because both lower ball joints were worn. *ak
ODI 726307
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Had noise in the left front of vehicle around 20,000 miles return vehicle to dealer they said it was in the tires. Took vehicle to tire dealer they said it was not in the tires. After going back and forth dealer to tire company wore out a set of tires. Bought new tires and took vehicle to shop for wheel alignment discovered ball joints was bad. Wrote a letter to daimler chrysler costumer service explaining my…
ODI 10046834
Lower Ball Joint
Vehicle wandered if it hit a bump. Vehicle slid enough to lose control. Dealer stated that ball joints were bad, but under chryslers guidelines they were not.*ak
ODI 868478
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Upper left & lower right ball joint failed to pass pa inspect at 15,000 miles (1st year of ownership, purchased vehicle new). The upper left ball joint was very close to failure at time of inspection. At 32,000 the lower left & upper right ball joints where replaced due to failing inspection. Currently a 62,000 on vehicle and seeing excessive wear on first replacement interval.
ODI 10028819
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While turning left driver heard a loud popping noise coming from the front. Then, vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic lubricated the front suspension. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10111570
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
After hearing about the upper ball joint problem on dodge durangos, a friend suggested i take my durango into the shop. I did, and the upper and lower ball joints were worn out and required replacing. $1,700. *la
ODI 10045361
Lower Ball Joint
Each year i have had this vehicle i have had to replace the ball joints and the front tires as well as have the front suspension redone. The vehicle is not safe to drive and this is getting expensive. Dodge will not fix the problem.
ODI 10051024
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I heard of the durango/dakota recall on 12-10-2004. I own a 1998 durango and i have replaced ball joints 3 times. I submitted a complaint to the nhtsa several years ago (odi number is: 10030636) and have not had any responses. I do not understand why the 1998, 1999 models were not included in the recall, especially since the initial complaints of bad ball joints involved these model years. Do i have any recourse at…
ODI 10102705
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
ODI 10032789
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK
ODI 10062025
Automatic Transmission · Caliper · Lower Ball Joint · Master Cylinder · Pads · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer replaced the upper ball joints twice. Also, when brakes were depressed they pulsated. Rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder were replaced at least once. Also, transmission was replaced.*ak lower ball joints were also replaced. *la
ODI 10061378
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango with ball joint problems**cc the consumer was informed that the upper and lower ball joints were worn. *jb
ODI 10181587
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The ball joints failed in the consumer's 1999 dodge durango. *nm consumer's vehicle was not included in recall. *tt
ODI 10126890
Automatic Transmission · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Complaint regarding the ball joints on a 1999 dodge durango.*mr the vehicles transmission was replaced at 50000 miles. Now the vehicle ball joints are failing prematurely. The consumer would like to know how long it will take to recall this problem. *nm
ODI 10081595
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
After inspecting the vehicle technician determined that upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10068614
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer 1999 dodge durango wheel came off while pulling into the driveway. *ph the cause of the problem was a faulty front end ball joint. *nm
ODI 10067008
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
After inspecting the vehicle a technician determined that upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10066835
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for maintenance when it was discovered that the ball joints were so bad that the wheels in front were very close to coming off. Consumer had vehicle towed. *ak
ODI 10066776
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer believed the ball joints and bushings defect they experienced with their vehicle could cause injury of death. *ph *mr
ODI 10065076
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Request reimbursement for ball joint repair. *ph consumer found out after being informed by a television program about the excessive wearing of the ball joints associated with other dodge durango vehicles which was experienced by the consumer. *la
ODI 10064991
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
When turning the steering wheel to the left or right, the consumer would hear a clicking sound. The vehicle was serviced, and the dealer informed the consumer that the ball joints and the tie rods were loose. *ak while the vehicle was in motion, there was a loud squealing sound and when a bump was hit, the front end squeaked loudly. *sc *jb
ODI 10064735
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection , and mechanic determined the need to replace the upper and lower ball joints. *ak
ODI 10063551
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Steering shook violently and became hard. Then, noise came from the front wheel. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by technician, and technician determined that ball joints needed replacement. *ak
ODI 10062995
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While backing out of the driveway at less than 5 mph right front wheel separated without any indication from the truck. This caused the truck to drop to the ground immediately. After the truck was inspected consumer was informed that the problem was due to upper ball joints wearing out. *ak
ODI 10062960