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
The owner took the vehicle into the dealership for inspection; the mechanic informed the owner that the upper ball joints have failed. Dealership replaced both upper and lower ball joints. *la
ODI 10076262
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
1999 dodge durango ball joints failed placing out of spec stress on wheel bearing. Wheel bearing failed, causing vehicle to have sever control problems at 75 mph fully loaded. Bearing failure destroyed antilock system making vehicle very difficult to stop. Dealer replaced antilock parts and bearing but did not have balljoints due to high demand. Balljoints not replaced due to cost - car not currently driven.*ak
ODI 10102977
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Vehicle vibrated when moving at speeds of 50 mph or higher. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that because the vehicle had over 90,000 miles they would not cover it. *ak
ODI 10076202
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 55 mph vehicle shook uncontrollable. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer. Mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak
ODI 10075997
Lower Ball Joint
The lower ball joints have cracked without warning. As a result while driving the vehicle vibrates violently. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information. *nm
ODI 10075604
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Excessive tire wear,failed safety inspection. Ball joint failure (all) required replacement. Contacted dealer, they would not replace even though failure was premature. Replaced all ball joints at my expense...$1,289. *ak
ODI 10074701
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving, a loud noise was heard from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak while rotating his tire the consumer checked the ball joints and noticed that the upper and lower ones were extremely loose. The consumer believes this was cause by lack of grease because there…
ODI 10075515
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
I want to add my complaint against dodge for the ongoing investigation into the possible recall of the 1999 dodge durango for failure of front-end tie rods and ball joints. My understanding is that the nhtsa has an ongoing investigation into the failure of these parts on this model year durango. Just last week at 55k original owner miles i had to replace the ball joints and tie rods. *ak
ODI 10075411
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature wear on ball joints. Dealer inspected at my request during routine 37,500 mile maintenance. I was told that the ball joints needed to be replaced, which involves replacing the entire upper control arms on the vehicle for a cost of over $800. Not replacing them could cause wheel to come off. Replacing major suspension components on a light use, low mile vehicle is outrageous. If they were ment to be…
ODI 10073310
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly
Consumer complained about a steering problem. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that both ball joints and tie rods were defective and needed to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10076123
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 60 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a body shop. The mechanic informed the driver that the upper and lower ball joints needed replacing due to worn parts. Please provide further details. *nm
ODI 10075675
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Steering became loose and front wheels began to make loud creaking noises. Having been aware of the tendency for durango ball joints to fail, i took my car to the shop. Ball joints on front required replacement as well as bearing on one side. *ak
ODI 10072983
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
1999 dodge durango 4wd. Within the last twelve months i had to replace the ball joints, wheel bearings and everything else that goes with it on both the left and right front tires. With all the problems from the 1998 to 2003 models, i do not understand why the 98 and 99 models are not included also. Vehicle has less than 80,000 miles.*ak
ODI 10102995
Lower Ball Joint
Both front lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to wear during a service inspection. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10075767
Hub · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving at 35 mph, the consumer heard a scraping sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to a mechanic who determined that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out. Also the left hub bearing was worn out. *ak
ODI 10073952
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 1999 dodge durango.on may 11, 2004 i had to replace upper and lower ball joints. The mechanic said i was in danger of having an accident if i didn't replace them. I believe they were defective and the 1999 models should be included in the recall.*ak
ODI 10102539
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango - bad ball joints/control arms front end this exact item was recalled on other durangos, however, for some odd reason it has left the 1999 year off the recall. We hardly made it to a mechanic to fix before the front tires fell off. I drive this car regularly with 2-4 kids in it and would hate to see what happens if i were in an accident with these children and then it came back to you. Lucky for…
ODI 10132121
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced on my 1999 dodge durango, 4wd, 5.2 liter v8.*ak
ODI 10068510
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK
ODI 10117963
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I bought a 1999 dodge durango in february 2004 and had heard about the front ball joint problems that they were having with the durangos and dakotas. I had them checked at a local repair shop and sure enough both the upper and lower ball joints on both sides were in serious need of being replaced. I checked with the dodge company and was told that the ball joints were under investigation and would soon be recalled.…
ODI 10105738
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
All suspension ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango went out at once making it almost imposible to drive and almost lost the front passenger side wheel with all my children in the car. Vehicle only has 82,000 miles on it with regular maintenance and this should not have happened. Took the car to the mechanic and had all ball joints replaced. He informed me that i was very lucky not to have had an accident and that…
ODI 10068445
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
During maryland state vehicle inspection on my 99 dodge durango, i was by the mechanic that the front ball joints appeared to be defective. The mechanic found cracks, chips, and excessive wear on the ball joints, and said that they needed to be replaced asap. He told me that it was unsafe to drive my vehicle in this condition. I called the local dodge dealership and was told by the service manager that i should…
ODI 10067718
Engine · Lower Ball Joint
Ball joint failure on 1999 dodge durango @ 53,000 miles head gasket failure on 1999 dodge durango @ 53,000 miles
ODI 10066101
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango upper ball joints failed while traveling on the highway. Vehicle required towing to the mechanic. Ball joints were replaced by an independent mechanic.*ak
ODI 10066299
Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical
I purchassed a 1999 dodge durango on 4-30-03 after driving the vehicle for a week the oil engine light came on. The truck was towed in and i was told that the oil pump was clogged with sludge. The did 3 oil changes to flush the motor. On or about 6-23-03 while driving down the road the abs light came on and the front wheel locked up at 45 mph causing $2604.00 in dammage. I have done research and it seems to me that…
ODI 10066062