1999 Dodge Durango Lower Ball Joint Problems

April 10, 2004

Fuel Pump · Lower Ball Joint · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint

Abs light & brake warning lights come on intermittently while driving, when lights were on brakes were touchy. And forget trying to slow or stop when it's raining. Front driver side control arms, ball joints, and bushings replaced. Upper and lower a-arm bushings have been replaced several times due to noise in front end. Dodge dealer could not diagnose this noise or any problem when we took it to them. After two…

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ODI 10194094

April 10, 2004 · 35,000 miles

Cooling System · Lower Ball Joint · Suspension · Upper Ball Joint

1999 dodge durango with 42,000 miles - faulty both upper and lower ball joints - both inner tied rods - water pump - excessive tire wear even though the tires were rotated every 6,0000 miles. *jb

ODI 10065919

April 8, 2004 · 77,490 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

1999 durango 4-wheel drive failed nh state inspection due to excessive wear in upper and lower ball joints. *ak

ODI 10065778

April 8, 2004 · 85,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The ball joints in my 1999 dodge durango have worn prematurely. I have had to replace both the upper and lower joints on both sides. *ak

ODI 10065773

April 7, 2004 · 39,360 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

At 39000 miles, 1999 dodge durango had to have ball joints replaces as they were dangerously worn. Since grandchildren ride in vehicle, ball joints had to be replaced at a cost of $764.22. Dodge refuses to stand behind vehicle even though ball joints were obviously defective and worn at 36000 miles when warranty ran out.*ak

ODI 10072753

April 6, 2004 · 55,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint

THE VEHICLE'S BALL JOINT FAILED. *NM *SC

ODI 10109599

April 2, 2004 · 73,200 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The upper and lower ball joints on front both sides had to be replaced. The mechanic that fixed them said that i was lucky the wheels hadn't fell off. I fixed it at my own expense of $319.10. *jb

ODI 10064419

April 1, 2004 · 67,000 miles

Equipment · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

BALL JOINTS FRONT END PROBLEMS . *AK

ODI 10067558

March 30, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving 50 mph a knocking noise was heard coming from the rear. Driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed replacing due to corrosion. *ak

ODI 10065257

March 30, 2004 · 100,972 miles

Lower Ball Joint

Repeated failure of lower ball joints on 1999 dodge durango slt+ 4x4.*ak

ODI 10064195

March 29, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving 25 mph the steering wheel was hard to turn. A squeaking noise was heard coming from the steering wheel. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10065166

March 26, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving front end vibrated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed replacing. *ak

ODI 10065049

March 26, 2004 · 60,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a clunky noise coming from the front end. Mechanic at an independent repair shop determined that lower and upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10065021

March 25, 2004 · 62,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

With 60,000 mile on my 1999 dodge durango had my upper and lower ball joints go bad which also caused damage to my tie rod ends. The truck was almost impossible to keep on the road. I ended up having to get them replaced by an outside repair shop to avoid having the same type installed. Dodge would not cover these parts on my warranty which is in effect till 85,000 miles. *jb

ODI 10064384

March 20, 2004 · 66,500 miles

Hub · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Replaced upper and lower ball joints on both sides and replaced hub bearings on both sides on are 1999 dodge durango. Our durango had 66,500 miles on it at the time we replaced the parts.

ODI 10086738

March 18, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed that both upper and ball joints were loose and worn out. Please provide further details. *jb the consumer stated that a family down the street with the same vehicle are having the same problem. *tc

ODI 10083510

March 18, 2004 · 78,321 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

1999 dodge durango had worn ball joints and steering end links. Was making a popping sound evertime i turned left or right squeeked when i went over bumps. *ak

ODI 10062646

March 17, 2004 · 76,074 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

Inner and outer tie rods both sides need to be replaced. Upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. Tires prematurely worn due to front end falling apart. "dodge dealer says vehicle could loose control or wheel fall off if not replaced. Dodge dealer also said should be a factory recall due to safety and number of complaints but said too expensive to move on without being ordered to correct issues." $1,951.00…

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ODI 10086663

March 15, 2004 · 50,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

At very low mileages independent shop replaced the lower and upper ball joints at consumer's expense. Dealer notified.*ak

ODI 10063147

March 15, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving 45 mph a knocking noise was heard coming from the driver side wheel. The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic replaced both the upper and lower ball joints due to worn parts. *ak *sc

ODI 10061629

March 10, 2004 · 29,800 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

A service call found that the ball joints on our 1999 dodge durango were worn and should be replaced. We had our vechicle checked because of reports done by cbs news where there had been a number of incidents where worn ball joints on newer model durangos had caused wheels to fly off while on the road. The news report on cbs indicated an nhtsa had been receiving complaints and had been investigating this defect. *ak

ODI 10061863

March 9, 2004 · 33,400 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

Upper and lower ball joints failed. *ak the consumer was also the tie rods were bad. *jb

ODI 10063383

March 9, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving, the consumer heard a cracking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints were defective. Dealer recommended not driving the vehicle. *ak *jb

ODI 10063038

March 9, 2004 · 78,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving consumer heard a loud noise, it sounded like it was coming through the font end, vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, and mechanic determined that lower and upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10061692

March 9, 2004

Lower Ball Joint

1999 dodge durango. I saw the report on cbs regarding ball joint problems. I had my car inspected by an independent mechanic, he said they needed to be replaced. This was then verified by our local chrysler dealer. I had them replaced today. $875

ODI 10060873