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.
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joints failed. *ak the technician replaced the upper and lower ball joints. *nm
ODI 10079514
Equipment · Upper Ball Joint
I was informed today that my 1999 dodge durango needs upper ball joints for the second time since i have owned the car. The first time the car had 33,327 miles on it and this time it has 87,000. I owned the car for two years the first time and now it will be five years in april 2004. The first time herb chambers dodge replaced both upper control arms and both lower ball joints. *nm
ODI 10062399
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
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
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joint failure. Driver's side extremely bad, passenger side needs changed.*ak
ODI 10062267
Upper Ball Joint
(1) noise in front of vehicle, especially when making turns. Noise gradually increased with abnormal movement apparent while turning. 2) vehicle taken to dealership for evaulation - dealership found defective ball joint. (3) ball joint was replaced. The nature of this issue could have resulted in complete failure of the ball joint causing an accident. I feel that the 1999 model should have been included in the…
ODI 10108069
Upper Ball Joint
While driving driver heard noises coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the right upper ball joint failed.*ak
ODI 10063344
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
Upper Ball Joint
While driving 55 mph, the rear driver side wheel sheared off. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulder. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for an inspection. The mechanic replaced the upper ball joints. *ak *jb
ODI 10062903
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
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer heard a loud noise when going over bumps in the road, and also a squeaking sound. Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection ,and it was determined that upper ball joints needed to be replaced.*ak the dealer replaced the upper ball joints, lower control arms, inner tie rods and sway bar bushings. The consumer believes her vehicle should be included in the ball joint recall which effects the 2000+…
ODI 10106757
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
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
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
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joints failed at 62,000 miles, and had to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10063087
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
When consumer took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance she was told that ball joints were bad. She had not had any problem yet, but did not want to have any. When consumer purchased the vehicle in may 2003 she was shown where new ball joints were recently put on. But currently now she did not know whether she was told the truth or not. She s did not know how they could have gone badly so soon. *ak
ODI 10061604
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Independent repair shop replaced the lower and upper ball joints at consumer's expense. *ak the mechanic stated that the ball joints were seriously worn. *nm
ODI 10061589
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving there was severe vibration in the front end of the vehicle. Independent repair shop determined that ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10061588
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Independent repair shop replaced the ball joints at consumer's expense. *ak
ODI 10061587
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Contacted daimler/chrysler corp. After hearing on cbs news about the potential problem with ball joints and the dodge durango--they told me to replace them and to move on--that they were not recalled at the time. We had the problem identified when the vehicle had around 65,000 miles on it and monitored the situation closely until we were informed the joints could break at any time. I am concerned and upset that the…
ODI 10102946
12v/24v/48v Battery · Brake Lights · Latch · Lock · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I own a 1999 dodge durango with approximately 64,000 miles. Immediately upon purchasing the vehichle i have experienced a large poping and dragging sound when turning or performing a u-turn. Recently i attempted to make a u-turn and my car nearly lost control and felt as if it would tip over. I took the vehicle in to cerritos dodge and i was advised that the vehichles upper and lower, right and left ball joints were…
ODI 10063662
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
Upper Ball Joint
While driving at any given speed and turning to the left or right consumer heard noise coming from the front end. Independent shop replaced the upper ball joints at consumer's expense. *ak
ODI 10061470
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The upper and lower ball joints wore out completely. *ak
ODI 10113147
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer stated that the upper and lower ball joints wore out completely. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10113126