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 |
| 100–150k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 5 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tie Rod Assembly
We pulled into a parking spot and the car felt like it had run over something (although there was nothing there). The tie rod had come un-done and all control over steering on the left side was lost. Had we been anywhere other than in a parking space, the results could have been fatal. We had it towed and are having the part replaced. They are also replacing the same part on the right side. Ak
ODI 10074941
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 · 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
Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango with about 75,000 miles. I noticed that the tires started to vibrate the steering column and i took it to a service center. They found 2 bad upper ball joints and two bad tie rod ends. One of the ball joints was about ready to fall apart. I had them replace all bad components and realign the front end. Also i had to replace the front brakes (2nd) time since i have had this vehicle and may have to…
ODI 10068303
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
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…
ODI 10086663
Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
My 1999 dodge durango has been diagnosed with failed ball joints and tie rods. After investigating, i have found that this is a pervasive issue with these vehicles and should be rectified with a recall. This is a dangerous situation and has, from the descriptions i have read, come close to causing serious harm. *jb
ODI 10088139
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
Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints and tie rods were wearing out prematurely. *ak
ODI 10061794
Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Noise coming from front suspension,tires wearing incorrectly. During a realignment it was disovered that the top ball joints and inner tie rods were very badly worn at 36,000 miles. Replaced the top balls joints,inner tie rods,alignment and tires. $1200 repair charges for a fairly new vehicle. Alls joints do not were out that quickly. Design issue or bad parts,i'd like to know which.*ak
ODI 10102626
Frame And Members · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
While turning at 15 mph consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front frame. *ak the following parts were replaced on the vehicle: upper/lower ball joints, tie rods, and bushings. *mr
ODI 10061417
Lower Ball Joint · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for service of the brakes. Mechanic determined that upper and lower ball joints and tie rod had to be replaced. *ak *mr
ODI 10059722
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
A block after i changed from full-time [redacted] to [redacted], i heard a loud pop in the area of the front right wheel and it started pulling hard to the right as a result of the front right tire dragging. I took it directly to the dealer (mark roberts motors). They took 2 to 3 days trying to figure out why the front end was binding up but not when it was on the lift. I mentioned i heard reports about problems…
ODI 10051424
Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly
Ball joint and tie-rod failure on 1999 durango with 50,000 miles. *nlm
ODI 10049108
Control Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer stated that three out of the four ball joints on the vehicle were defective.*ak all four control arms and tie rods were replaced. *ph
ODI 10049970
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 45 mph, the driver side tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper/lower ball joints and the tie rod needed to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10105012
Tie Rod Assembly
Failure of left inner tie rod with emergency repair in 1999 dodge durango. *ak
ODI 10050635
Disc · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Arm
At 66,510 miles both upper control arms and both inner tire rods had to be replaced. The front brakes were replaced approximately 4 months ago and they too had to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10045540
Lower Ball Joint · Stabilizer Bar · Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Required premature replacement of the upper ball joints. Lower ball joints, inner tie rod, stabilizer bar and bushings at 54,000 miles. Car made a squeaking noise in the front end when on bumps and was the result of premature wearing of these parts. *la
ODI 10045151
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
My 1999 dodge durango after 50,000 miles must have all the ball joint and tie rods replaced. They could break any time and need to be replaced. *la
ODI 10043538
Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Our dodge durango had to have new upper ball joints replaced along with new tie rods in order to have the front end aligned properly. These parts were defective on this vehicle since it was bought new by us in oct. 1998.*ak
ODI 10060678
Lower Ball Joint · Structure · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Excessive wear over a short period of time at approximately 30,000 miles. Front structure of the vehicle was replaced. Also, control arm/upper and lower ball joints, and tie rod were replaced due to corrosion. There were no major injuries nor fatalities to report at this time. *ak
ODI 10042120
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Brought vehicle in for routine service and was informed that all 4 ball joints (upper and lower) had dangerously excessive play and needed to be replaced immediately. I was informed that the ball joints (and tie rods) were in such poor condition that the vehicle was not safe to be driven even a short distance.
ODI 10041065
Tie Rod Assembly
I have had my 1999 durango for four years. I have seen a failure of my front-end ball joint. Is this problem for 1999 as wide-spread as the 2000-2004 models?*ak
ODI 10102538
Engine · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Purchased my 1999 dodge durango in july 1999. This vehicle has always been serviced at the local dodge dealership in little rock at the service intervals that chrysler recommends in their service manual. I started having problems with my durango at 51,492 miles with the check engine light coming on. I immediately took it in for service. The service dept. Told me that the vehicle's computer said i had a blown head…
ODI 10054845