1999 Dodge Durango Upper Ball Joint Problems

March 4, 2004 · 90,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

1999 dodge durango: vehicle had ball joints replaced at approximately 60k miles per dealers diagnosis. At 90000 miles dealer again states excessive ball joint wear and recommends replacement.*ak

ODI 10081221

March 4, 2004

Control Unit/Module · Lower Ball Joint · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Seal · Upper Ball Joint

We have been told by our local dealership that the ball joints are worn, and are excessively wearing our brand new set of tires. We are very upset that dodge is not doing anything about this obvious problem. We have never had a vehicle with so many issues before, the intake gasket, the abs sensor, the seal on rear axle, a seat belt that wouldn't work, and now this. Very unhappy with the vehicle as a whole.*ak

ODI 10063663

March 4, 2004 · 74,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

When driving at low speed, backing up or turning the wheels, the vehicle produced a loud knocking noise. The dealer stated that there was no defect. *ak *sc

ODI 10061705

March 4, 2004

Upper Ball Joint

Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints needed replacing due to worn out parts. *ak

ODI 10061356

March 4, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Independent shop indicated to the consumer the need to be replaced the lower and upper ball joint. Please provide further information.

ODI 10061350

March 4, 2004

Upper Ball Joint

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for an oil change, and mechanic determined that both upper ball joints needed replacing due to worn out parts. *ak

ODI 10061346

March 4, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Technician noticed that while replacing the front tires all four ball joints wore out prematurely, and needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10061331

March 4, 2004

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving at any speed, consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front end. Independent shop replaced the lower and upper ball join, at owner expenses of $1300. Dealership notified.

ODI 10061310

March 4, 2004

Upper Ball Joint

Today i am having my upper ball joints replaced on my 1999 dodge durango with 56000 miles. My mechanic found the problem during a routine oil change and said they were severely worn. That night i saw the report on cbs news. Add this to the file on the durango. Thankfully we caught this before there was an accident. *jb

ODI 10060478

March 4, 2004

Upper Ball Joint

I have a 1999 dodge durango that's having upper balljoint problems. You had a news report of this problem accuring with durango and dakotas. I recently found out this was going on with my vehicle.

ODI 10060384

March 2, 2004 · 36,000 miles

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

March 2, 2004 · 98,509 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle began making an odd noise while turning corners. Took vehicle in to have the noise inspected. Was informed that the upper ball joints (both) needed to be replaced and badly. In fact the technician who inspected the vehicle said and i quote,"i would not put my children back in this vehicle until this is fixed." the following day i saw a report on the news about the exact same problem with these dodge…

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ODI 10064507

March 1, 2004

Caliper · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Faulty upper and lower balljoints and poor quality brake caliper mounting pins. *ak

ODI 10066513

March 1, 2004 · 67,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Pe 03-032, front suspension. Upper ball joint failure: while driving at any speed and when turning corners a clicking sound was heard from the front end. Also, when driving straight there was a groaning sound coming from the front. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out. *ak *sc *jb

ODI 10063203

February 29, 2004 · 75,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 75,000 MILES. *AK

ODI 10065370

February 27, 2004 · 88,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Took my 1999 durango in for inspection. It failed because it needed new ball joints and tie rods. I went to dodge dealer (zeiser, in st. Peters, mo) , they concurred. I have an extended warranty (i bought the car used 2 years ago). They sent a rep. Out & said it was normal wear & tear. Repairs will cost me over 1 grand. Then i saw the news special on tv! I see i am, by far, not the only one with this dangerous…

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ODI 10065878

February 27, 2004 · 78,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Upper ball joints cracked without warning. *ak three months after replacing the lower ball joints, the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ph

ODI 10061521

February 27, 2004 · 65,282 miles

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

February 27, 2004 · 61,600 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

I understand from manufacturer you are investigating ball joints in 1999 dodge durangos. I just replaced 2 ball joints @ 61,600 miles ! Never, ever, in 38 yrs. Ever replaced ball joints in any of my vehicles. I think damilerchrysler needs to recall so we can be reimbursed.*ak

ODI 10060109

February 26, 2004 · 51,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While having vehicle serviced by a mechanic for another problem consumer asked them to check the ball joints. Upon inspection of the ball joints mechanic determined that the upper ball joints were bad and needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10061583

February 24, 2004 · 61,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Had my 1999 dodge durango serviced and they showed me where all four balljoints are failing. (there is play when there should not be any.) they stated this is any early failure and a consistent problem with this and a similar vehicle from dodge. Failure while driving could have lead to a death.

ODI 10058945

February 20, 2004 · 65,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving, consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front driver side ball joints. *ak

ODI 10061410

February 19, 2004

Upper Ball Joint

I am letting you know that my dodge durango 1999 has been diagnosed with the ball joints which need replacing, back in the beginning of the year i filed the same complaint about it and am interested in knowing what can be done being that several of the same vehicles have this problem and are consistant with the same model of vehicle that i have. I feel as though i put my confidence in purchasing this vehicle and…

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ODI 10102639

February 19, 2004 · 88,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

There's a grinding noise in the steering wheel when making a left turn or reversing. The mechanic indicated that the right upper ball joint was bad and needed to be replaced.

ODI 10061381

February 19, 2004 · 100,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

After the consumer heard about the faulty balls joints on dodge durango's she took her vehicle to the dealer for a check up. The technician indicated that the vehicle wasn't safe to drive because the ball joints were loose. For safety reasons the consumer had the ball joints replaced immediately to a tune of $900.00 dollars. The consumer was told that her vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm *la

ODI 10059356