DodgeDurango1999
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  3. 1999
  4. Upper Arm

1999 Dodge Durango Upper Arm Problems

30
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 · 14 records
  • upper control · 13 records
  • control arms · 12 records
  • upper lower · 10 records
  • lower ball · 8 records
  • ball joint · 7 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
60–100k mi9
30–60k mi8
1–30k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • January 4, 2002

    Upper Arm

    -upper control arm ball joints have been diagnosed as bad. This vehicle has only 52,000 miles and is driven primarily on the highway and is not subjected to abuse. The dealership has admitted that this is a common problem with these vehicles. The deale

    ODI 756509

  • December 5, 2001

    Control Arm · Upper Arm

    Replacement upper & lower ball joints & control arms failed at 45,551 miles. Dealer auto tech replaced parts - the right side ball joint fitting was initially "drilled & tapped" by dodge auto tech on 4/10/01. The cost for installation and parts for second replacement were not warrantied by dodge or mopar - 12,000 mi. Warranty offered by mopar - we were 1,834 miles over the warranty. We paid half the cost on this…

    ODI 760701

  • April 10, 2001

    Control Arm · Upper Arm

    Factory installed upper & lower ball joints, upper control arms failed at 31,797 miles. Dealer technician "drilled & tapped fittings on the right joint" when replacing under 3yr. 36,000 mile warranty.*ak

    ODI 760700

  • December 1, 1999 · 114 miles

    Engine · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint

    Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. While driving 25 mph, the contact heard a clunking and creaking noise coming from the front end. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing wrong. In 2002, the contact took the vehicle to a specialty alignment shop and they refused to align the vehicle because the upper and lower front control arms were worn out. The contact returned to the…

    ODI 10206138

  • 77,000 miles

    Upper Arm

    Consumer stated there was a clunking noise when a turn was made. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and the mechanic stated the right and left upper control arms needed to be replaced. *ak *ph *jb

    ODI 10031516