1999 Dodge Durango Tie Rod Assembly Problems
- 87
- 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.
What owners report
- ball joints · 78 records
- lower ball · 31 records
- upper lower · 27 records
- joints rods · 18 records
- ball joint · 16 records
- upper ball · 14 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 31 |
| 60–100k mi | 29 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The mechanic stated that they were unable to authorize an alignment on the vehicle until the upper and lower ball joints had been replaced. The contact had no warning that there was a recall on the upper and lower ball joints. According to the repair shop this failure occurs frequently with dodge durango's. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved while driving…
ODI 10179084
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Tl* - the contact has a 1999 dodge durango and complained about two ball joint failures. At 50013 miles contact had to take the vehicle to his local dealership who replaced the lower right ball joint. At 92000 contact took vehicle to zrubek's for a front end alignment and the repair shop stated to the contact that they had to replace the two upper ball joints, and two inner tie rods. *ak updated 1/29/2007 - *nm
ODI 10177858
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
I have a 1999 dodge durango and i am having crazy steering problems. Ball joints and tie rods are gone. I have seen recall on 2000- but why no 1999. Same truck, same problem and i know i am not the only one. *nm
ODI 10169705
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
There was a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle at various speeds and tire wear was abnormal. I took the vehicle to an independent repair shop. Upon initial inspection, the upper and lower control arm ball joints were loose and needed to be replaced on both sides. The inner tie rods also had to be changed due to the loose ball joints. The total cost of repairs, even with my military discount was $950. The…
ODI 10158994
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
My 1999 dodge durango failed inspection due to failing upper and lower ball joints on both sides of the vehicle. In addition, the failure of the ball joints led to the failure of the outer tie rods on both sides. The inspector advised me to not drive the vehicle until the repairs were made due to their potential to cause a serious accident. *nm
ODI 10172349
Automatic Transmission · Engine · Tie Rod Assembly
Defective joints & tie rods, faulty oil pump, transmission shifting problems, faulty water pump, bad rotors. *nm
ODI 10155694
Belts And Associated Pulleys · Engine · Tie Rod Assembly
Dt: the contact stated while driving heard a knock in the engine. A local mechanic found the engine threw a rod. As a result, it needed a new engine, tie rod, and serpentine belt. The vehicle was taken to a dealership, and they state it needed a new rod and crankshaft. The manufacturer instructed the dealership to take the engine apart to locate the internal problems. This has not been done at this time, and no…
ODI 10143636
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango major front suspension issues - fails state safety check- see numerous discussions on the web is the an engineering analysis underway? Bad need repair: both lower ball joints, 1 upper ball joint, both inside tie rods. *jb
ODI 10137474
Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Replacement of worn front end suspension ball joints and tie rod end was necessary due to defective design. *nm
ODI 10147175
Equipment · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Brought 99 durang. In for front end alig. Was told $ 1600 in repairs needed, guess what? Yup, upperand lower ball joints,inner control rods and shocks, well the shocks seem fine but the rest is a mess, called dealer ira dodge,and they said only recall was for a 2000 and up.i asked if it was nomal for all four ball joints to go at 64k(it could have been earlier i need new tires at the time inner wheel was wearing) he…
ODI 10121233
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheel Bearing
Started with rebuilt transmission, then sludged in motor. Had to replace motor with only 120,000 miles motor and transmission 5,000. Also had to replace ball joints, tie rods and bearings cost $1,000*ak
ODI 10118101
Lower Ball Joint · Shock Absorber · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joints,tie rod,and shocks replaced at 45,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10113962
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Tread/Belt · Upper Ball Joint
A loud squeaking noise started coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. Also, driver noticed that the tires had uneven wear on the inner side. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both left and right upper and lower ball joints, and all four tires needed to be replaced. *ak. Defective ball joints caused vehicle to wander on its own, and float from side to side. Also,…
ODI 10109651
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
While driving and upon backing out of the driveway the tire disengaged. The tie rod, and ball joints failed. Consumer had the vehicle repaired. Consumer heard of recall campaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was advised that the 1999 models were not included. *ak
ODI 10111507
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
In november 2003, my wife had a blowout while driving our 1999 dodge durango on the highway. This was just after four new tires had been put on the durango. The service center stated that the blowout was a result of problems with the ball joints and tie rods. Then in approximately novmeber, 2004 we had to have major repair of the front axle. In january, 2005 the durango required replacement of the front ball joints,…
ODI 10110706
Tie Rod Assembly
Consumer was coming out of the driveway and going to the corner, while making a left turn , the left wheel tie rod snapped out of position causing the vehicle to slump to the ground. Consumer pushed the vehicle to the curb, and called a tow truck. Provide further details. *ak
ODI 10103662
Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
My durango has already had a front tie rod replaced and possibly ball joint(s)? It has always had loose steering issues. Recently i brought it in for brake work and it was diagnosed as needing new balls joints and possibly additional tie-rod work? The truck has only 59,000 miles. *jb
ODI 10104044
Equipment · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Premature ball joint wear on my 1999 dodge durango suv. *jb
ODI 10098665
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 · 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
Tie Rod Assembly
Loud popping of front end when turning .vibrates through steering wheel.not able to get alignment because of bad tie rod ends,has not failed yet but do not trust vehicle with family as passengers.heard of possible recall on tie rod ends for dodge.vehicle is 1999 durango . *ak
ODI 10102920
Automatic Transmission · Belts And Associated Pulleys · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Arm
1999 dodge durango. Multiple problems with vehicle. 6,000 miles freeze plug; 48,691 tie rod end outer, serpentine belt; 63,851 transmission speed sensor; 66,002 miles ball joints front upper; 68,175 miles ball joints lower.*ak consumer paid out-of-pocket for each incident. I had extended insurance that was paid for when truck was bought, but was not given any information about it. Never recieved any info from…
ODI 10090426
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
While driving 20 mph the front driver side tie rod broke without warning. As a result the driver lost control off the vehicle momentarily, however was able to gain control and pulled off the road. *jb in addition to the broken tie rod all four ball joints were excessively worn and had to be replaced. The consumer contacted the manufacturer customer service line and was told that the problems his vehicle was having…
ODI 10091470
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 · 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