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
Manufacturers defect, problem with ball joints in 1999 dodge durango. *bf *sc
ODI 10103583
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Ball joint failure - your recall didn't go back far enough. There are thousands of complaints and replacements for the 1999 year. *jb
ODI 10102649
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak
ODI 10099975
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
After hearing noises from the front end of the vehicle. The dealership informed the consumer that the front lower/upper ball joints were loose. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10105232
Lower Ball Joint · Shaft Pitman · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle front end made a clunking noise and felt loose when driving on rough roads which was determined to be caused by cracked and loose ball joints. Dodge dealer repaired same but refused to cover under warranty or recall. Dealer also replaced l & r inner tie rod ends and steering gear, which they said were damaged by wheel play due to the bad ball joints. Old parts were kept by dealer, availability at this time…
ODI 10140801
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle vibrated in the front. Owner had a mechanic inspect the ball joints while the truck was being serviced for the brakes. Mechanic was able to move the wheels, and saw that the upper ball joints were worn out and failing. *ak
ODI 10118932
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm
I heard popping and grinding noises coming from the front underside of the car. They began when i turned the wheel, then worsened rapidly to a constant noise. I took the car to the mechanic and was told my lower ball joints, front wheel bearings and upper control arms had deteriorated. He said it was lucky my tires stayed on and that the parts should not have to have been replaced so early in the vehicle's life. The…
ODI 10096132
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Pe 03 032/front suspension, upper ball joint failure. While getting a tune-up mechanic determined that all four ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.*ak
ODI 10097757
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer was having a problem with his tires wearing, so he took the vehicle to the dealer. It was discovered the upper and lower ball joints are defective. *nm
ODI 10111670
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
(1) turning into home driveway; (2) driver side upper ball joint broke (3) replaced driver and passenger side upper and lower ball joints, parts not available. *ak
ODI 10104159
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving at any speed, the consumer would hear knocking noises coming from the front end of the vehicle. The dealership repaired the front upper/lower ball joints. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10105417
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 1999 dodge durango, and i am having problems with my front end suspension, the same thing that the 2000-2003 models were recalled for, shouldn't this be covered also? It only has 64,000 miles on it and we have replaced the right front upper and lower ball joints and tie rod end. Now the left ball joints needs to be replaced also.*ak
ODI 10106072
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance. The mechanic informed the consumer the front upper and lower ball joints</a> needed replacement due to corrosion. Please fill in additional information. *jb *tc
ODI 10096638
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango are failing and are in need of replacement. I have noticed the symptoms of the failure over the past 20-30,000 miles. My vehicle has only 80,000 miles on it. This is a very expensive repair that i can't afford to make at this time. I've been reading numerous reports that have complained about this exact same issue. I'm hoping a recall will be issued before something tragic…
ODI 10102382
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving at low speeds consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, and the mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joint needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer noticed severe tire wear on the front tires. *tc *jb
ODI 10106689
Lower Ball Joint
LOWER BALL JOINTS AT 60,000 MILES. *AK
ODI 10104137
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken to a repair shop for the excessive wear of the right front tire. Mechanic informed the consumer that both the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak......*ak
ODI 10107026
Belts And Associated Pulleys · Front Underhood · Lower Ball Joint · Seats · Upper Ball Joint
Oil pressure indicator would go off and the pressure gauge would drop to nothing. Driving car stopped running in intersection. Car was towed to dodge who repaired car. Light is still on and pressure continues to drop to nothing intermittently. Dodge has list of repairs needed. Initial dodge assessment at purchase stated new ball joints needed in feb 2003 at 57,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10104264
Lower Ball Joint
The lower front ball joints were repaired twice due to the ball joint premature wear. Dealership had not resolved the problem. *ak
ODI 10105155
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
We had the truck checked out prier to purchase in nov. Of 2003 and were told it needed ball joints. The dealership had the ball joints replaced. At this time the truck had 51k miles on it. Sept of 2004 i took the truck in to have the brakes checked due to shaking and they informed me that the ball joints were out of tolerance and needed to be replaced. I had the lowers replaced again at 59000 miles. *ak
ODI 10093624
Lower Ball Joint · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
I don't who else to go to, dodge durangos need a recall on several issues. Ball joints for one, plenum gasket, and the computer brain system is junk and dodge will not take any responsibility for these issues. These trucks cost too much money to have the issues they have. These are lemons and once you buy it your stuck with it. I have owned mine a little over 2 months and i think i have been able to drive it a total…
ODI 10093692
Air Conditioner · Fuel Gauge System · Hydraulic Power Assist System · Lower Ball Joint · Underbody Shields · Upper Ball Joint · Wiring
While driving there was a popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in which they found that the upper and lower ball joints were completely worn out. *ak the cover under the hood was ripened, the black guard under the front of the vehicle was hanging, the coolant resevoir was leaking, the power steering fluid leaked, the a/c was not cooling due to an open wire from the low push switch, and the fuel gauge…
ODI 10094818
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was squeaking when hitting bumps. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer, and was told that water has seeped into the rubber boot and into the ball joints, causing them to rust. There was no lubrication and the ball joints were loose. *ak
ODI 10090241
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer jacked up the vehicle for a brake repairs. Consumer noticed that the passenger side upper and lower ball joints were loose. Consumer contacted the dealer to make an appointment for inspection and repair. *ak
ODI 10089915
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The steering wheel vibrated while driving 35 mph or more. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for a front wheel alignment. The mechanic informed the consumer that the alignment couldn't be performed because the upper and the lower ball joints needed to be replaced on both sides. *jb front wheels worn unevenly to the point that there was a slight vibration in steering. *tc
ODI 10105210