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
I had to have all of the ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango slt 4x4 (at 57,594 miles) replaced. The dealer told me that the ball joints were on "national backorder" of >1 month. He offered to replace the upper and lower control arms (the come with the ball joints installed) at a cost of over $2300. Since the dealer said the vehicle was unsafe (right upper ball joint was close to failing), the extended warranty…
ODI 10102971
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle failed the state inspection because both upper and lower ball joints had worn out prematurely. *ak *jb
ODI 10089346
Lower Ball Joint · Shock Absorber
Lower left and right ball joint failure and leaking front shocks at 51,000 miles.*ak
ODI 10087006
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Shaking and shimmy in the front end when driving on roads front end would shake uncontrollably,need to replace both side of upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends all was worn out at 80000 miles also transmission wouldn't shift,speed sensor bad on transmission,old parts available certified mech did replacement and had to have it re-aligned. *jb
ODI 10086639
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 50 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a tire shop for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper and lower ball joint were worn out and needed to be replaced. Please provide further details. *jb
ODI 10087950
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving at any speed vehicle made a popping noise, and steering became difficult. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the entire front and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the dealer reported the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The consumer was not able to get a loaner vehicle until the repairs were made. *tc
ODI 10089658
Lower Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
I just had all 4 ball joints in my 1999 dodge durango replaced. I only know 2 other people that own this vehichle and they have both had to replace the same parts long before you should need to.*ak
ODI 10082923
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I had to have the ball joints replaced at 61000 miles. The repairer said that he had seen an inordininate number of durangos and dakotas with the same problem. *ak
ODI 10082818
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving v approximately at 35 mph front tires were squeaking. Had taken vehicle to dealership to have tires rotated. Mechanic noticed, after placing vehicle on hoist, that the inside front tires were being gouged by the front ball joints. Also, that the front ball joints were about to break. The ball joints had been repaired.*ak
ODI 10083841
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer stated that when he took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance he was told by the mechanic that lower ball joints were loose. Also, wheel could fall off. Consumer called the manufacturer, and was given a hard time. Consumer felt that manufacturer should have given the problem some consideration, and repair t vehicle before there was a crash, and someone would get hurt or killed. *ak
ODI 10083244
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
No crash. I am writing to let you know that only because of an honest dodge mechanic that i happened to meet i was warned to have my ball joints and tie rods examined on my 1999 dodge durango. I had no notice that there was anything wrong with them. My durango had approximately 52k miles on it. Nearly all highway miles, no offroading. I had to replace these at a cost of nearly $2,000. I investigated at the time and…
ODI 10098163
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My wife and i own a 1999 dodge durango and have been told by a dodge dealership and a goodyear service center that the front upper and lower ball joints need replacing. The vehicle has approximately 64,000 miles. *ak the dealership offered $50.00 off the total price (approx. $800) when i told them i knew of reported problems and thought that replacement of these parts at 60,000 miles seemed premature. Please advise.…
ODI 10090675
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joint failure at 55,000 which resulted in tire failure went to dealership had complete service check dealership said there was no problem. Always having vechicle serviced every 3000 miles. Up to 75000 miles-no problem. At 76000 miles could not get front wheel aligment-due to ball joints wore out-but yet dealership always stating vehicle was in good condition nothing wrong ?????*ak
ODI 10086335
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer noticed that while driving, vehicle rode roughly. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10081975
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Too much play in the steering wheel while driving 30 mph or more. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that both upper / lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified.*ak
ODI 10103653
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
On my 1999 dodge durango the upper and lower ball joints failed at 61,600 miles. I noticed unusual wear patterns on my tires. I had my vehicle checked out at a local garage. They discovered the upper and lower ball joints were failing. They advised me that i needed to replaced the upper and lower ball joints because they were at risk of dangerous failure. I had to replace all my tires and pay for the upper and lower…
ODI 10108259
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic detrermined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak
ODI 10110904
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joints have failed on left side of veh, upper ball joint worn on right side. *jb
ODI 10104060
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Problems with ball joints on 1999 dodge durango. *mr there have been a number of cases where the tire had fallen off of the vehicle as a result. The consumer requested his money back. *sc
ODI 10082076
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle was inspected by two dealers. Both dealers determined that the front upper and lower ball joints wore out and the front tires were about to detach from the vehicle. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10062850
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The technician determined the need to replace the ball joints. An independent shop replaced on two occasion, both sides, the lower and upper ball joints at very low mileage. *ak the pitman arm was replaced, shocks were installed because they displayed a bouncy/mushy ride. *sc
ODI 10079952
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer had the vehicle inspected by a technician who determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10079692
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I purchased a 1999 dodge durango new in september of 1998. While the vehicle was still under warranty, i complained that there was a rough grinding noise in the area of the right front of the vehicle. The vehicle now has 46795 miles. On february 9, 2005, the noise was very loud and we were scared to drive the vehicle. We took it to the chrysler dealership (carl greg chrysler-jeep in johnson city, tn) and we were…
ODI 10112355
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I am having he same "bad ball joints" issue as other filers in my 1999 dodge durango. Please make me #82.*ak
ODI 10078826
Engine And Engine Cooling · Lower Ball Joint · Power Window Devices And Controls · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer had to replace several tires due to worn upper and lower ball joints. *ak the consumer experienced the same recall problem as the 1998-1999 models. The right front and left windows were inoperative, there was noises coming from the serpentine belt, the vehicle had taken too long to crank after sitting for a while and the intake manifold leaked oil. *sc *jb
ODI 10107129