1999 Dodge Durango Upper Ball Joint Problems
- 824
- 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 824 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 156 records
- upper ball · 48 records
- ball joint · 42 records
- lower ball · 38 records
- upper lower · 37 records
- needed replaced · 15 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 262 |
| 30–60k mi | 220 |
| 100–150k mi | 37 |
| 1–30k mi | 26 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My wife and i own a 1999 dodge durango and have been told by a dodge dealership and a goodyear service center that the front upper and lower ball joints need replacing. The vehicle has approximately 64,000 miles. *ak the dealership offered $50.00 off the total price (approx. $800) when i told them i knew of reported problems and thought that replacement of these parts at 60,000 miles seemed premature. Please advise.…
ODI 10090675
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joint failure at 55,000 which resulted in tire failure went to dealership had complete service check dealership said there was no problem. Always having vechicle serviced every 3000 miles. Up to 75000 miles-no problem. At 76000 miles could not get front wheel aligment-due to ball joints wore out-but yet dealership always stating vehicle was in good condition nothing wrong ?????*ak
ODI 10086335
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer noticed that while driving, vehicle rode roughly. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10081975
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Too much play in the steering wheel while driving 30 mph or more. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that both upper / lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified.*ak
ODI 10103653
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
On my 1999 dodge durango the upper and lower ball joints failed at 61,600 miles. I noticed unusual wear patterns on my tires. I had my vehicle checked out at a local garage. They discovered the upper and lower ball joints were failing. They advised me that i needed to replaced the upper and lower ball joints because they were at risk of dangerous failure. I had to replace all my tires and pay for the upper and lower…
ODI 10108259
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic detrermined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak
ODI 10110904
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joints have failed on left side of veh, upper ball joint worn on right side. *jb
ODI 10104060
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Problems with ball joints on 1999 dodge durango. *mr there have been a number of cases where the tire had fallen off of the vehicle as a result. The consumer requested his money back. *sc
ODI 10082076
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle was inspected by two dealers. Both dealers determined that the front upper and lower ball joints wore out and the front tires were about to detach from the vehicle. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10062850
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The technician determined the need to replace the ball joints. An independent shop replaced on two occasion, both sides, the lower and upper ball joints at very low mileage. *ak the pitman arm was replaced, shocks were installed because they displayed a bouncy/mushy ride. *sc
ODI 10079952
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer had the vehicle inspected by a technician who determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10079692
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I purchased a 1999 dodge durango new in september of 1998. While the vehicle was still under warranty, i complained that there was a rough grinding noise in the area of the right front of the vehicle. The vehicle now has 46795 miles. On february 9, 2005, the noise was very loud and we were scared to drive the vehicle. We took it to the chrysler dealership (carl greg chrysler-jeep in johnson city, tn) and we were…
ODI 10112355
Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints were defective, and needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10112886
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I am having he same "bad ball joints" issue as other filers in my 1999 dodge durango. Please make me #82.*ak
ODI 10078826
Upper Ball Joint
I had my durango at the dealer for a water pump replacement and after seeing a news story on the failure of ball joints on dodge durangos i asked them to check the ball joints for wear. I was called later in the day and told that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced because they had more wear than was allowed by the manufacturer ( i had them replaced at my cost). My durango only has 47k miles on it, this is…
ODI 10080683
Engine And Engine Cooling · Lower Ball Joint · Power Window Devices And Controls · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer had to replace several tires due to worn upper and lower ball joints. *ak the consumer experienced the same recall problem as the 1998-1999 models. The right front and left windows were inoperative, there was noises coming from the serpentine belt, the vehicle had taken too long to crank after sitting for a while and the intake manifold leaked oil. *sc *jb
ODI 10107129
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joints wore out prematurely. Dealer was notified. *ak this problem resulted in tire replacement. *sc *jb
ODI 10106741
Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle would make a squealing noise while driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.
ODI 10105297
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joint failure and replacement. Factory ball joints were not fitted with grease zerks to lubricate them. As a result they wore out and had to be replaced to avoid the wheels falling off.*ak
ODI 10103963
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
Engine And Engine Cooling · Upper Ball Joint
During a routine inspection the consumer was informed that the front ball joints were loose. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the vehicle would also die while in motion. *sc
ODI 10089197
Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle would make a squealing noise while being driven at 35 mph. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that both front upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer was not notified. *jb.....*ak
ODI 10108529