1999 Dodge Durango Lower Ball Joint Problems

33,942 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The vehicle experienced problems with the ball joints. The owner took the vehicle to a shop to get an alignment. The consumer was told by the mechanic that the vehicle could not be aligned because the ball joints were bad. The vehicle had less than 34,000 miles. *ph *nm

ODI 10048436

97,600 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The consumer had difficulty steering the vehicle because of the defective upper and lower ball joints. *ak *scc *jb

ODI 10046707

80,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle's front end vibrated at speed of 30 mph and faster. This occurred because upper/lower ball joints were defective and were replaced.*ak

ODI 10046502

73,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

When turning right/left there is a clicking/squeaking and popping noise coming from upper and lower ball joints. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the upper and lower ball joints at 73,000 miles. *ak

ODI 10046380

Lower Ball Joint · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer complained about front end problems, including brake rotors/ and ball joints, both upper and lower. Consumer stated that those occurrences took place long before the tv news of last thursday 10-30-2003 about ball joint failures. *ak

ODI 10046354

51,500 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Pads · Rotor · Shock Absorber · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. This was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced.*ak

ODI 10046282

80,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving at any speed there was a knocking noise coming from the front tires. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they indicated that the noise was due to defective upper/lower ball joints. *ak

ODI 10046221

38,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving at any speed consumer heard a noise from the front of the truck. After being serviced for brakes the cause was identified as the ball joints malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10044984

76,400 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Seal · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

While driving at normal speed vehicle made a squeaking noise and vibrated at 60 mph. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer stated upper and lower ball joints were defective/two inner tie rods broke, and right axle seal leaked. *ak

ODI 10044967

98,151 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle was taken for a routing inspection, and inspector noticed that all four ball joints felled prematurely. *ak

ODI 10044263

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated vehicle failed state inspection due to defective ball joints. *ak

ODI 10042103

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states while having vehicle serviced technician noticed both front ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10040756

48,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

Upper/ lower ball joints, and tie rods needed to be replaced due to premature wear, per dealership. *ak

ODI 10040200

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated while having vehicle serviced technician noticed upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10039927

59,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely and needd to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10038270

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer was hearing "knocking" noise from vehicle when driving or making turns. Dealer diagnosed excessive wear of the front and rear upper and lower ball joints and replaced them. *ak

ODI 10032094

Lower Ball Joint

Front lower ball joints are worn out, and have to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10031995

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The front upper and lower ball joints are worn out and have to be replaced. The dealer will fix at owner's expense. *ak

ODI 10031990

55,571 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheels

Consumer stated that vehicle was taken in for a routine inspection, and mechanic noticed that front wheels were about to fall off due to ball joints being worn out.*ak

ODI 10031911

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

There was a problem with the ball joints. The dealer was contacted, and stated there were no recalls. The manufacturer stated there was an investigation going on, and to wait. *ak *scc *jb

ODI 10031861

Control Arm · Hub · Lower Ball Joint

Consumer called complaining about the front ball joints. Also stated that consumer had to have them replaced because they were falling apart. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call. *ph mechanic repaired the vehicle at a rate of 50/50% because of the warranty. Consumer was informed he should've brought the vehicle in at 36,000 so the repairs could've been fully covered. *ph

ODI 10031787

54,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated that vehicle was taken in for a oil change and was pulling to the right. Dealer stated that upper and lower ball joints have 2 inches of play, which could have caused the pulling to the right. *ak upper and lower ball joints were replaced.*ts

ODI 10031297

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for tire alignment. Dealer advised consumer could not service due to excessive wear of ball joints.*ak

ODI 10030194

Lower Ball Joint · Torsion Bar · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states that when turning corners heared a "clunking" noise, and experienced loss of vehicle control. Dealer diagnosed it as front suspension failure, and replaced the upper and lower ball joints, inner sway bar and bushings.*ak

ODI 10030193

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer called complaining about having problems with lower and upper joint bolts. They have been replaced. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call, but consumer was aware of the preliminary evaluation that nhtsa was doing.*ak

ODI 10030007