DodgeDurango1999
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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

BandRecords
60–100k mi262
30–60k mi220
100–150k mi37
1–30k mi26
150–400k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 19, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    PLAY & SEPARATING OF BALL JOINTS. *AK

    ODI 10058939

  • February 19, 2004

    Upper Ball Joint

    I had taken the vehicle into a local garage to have checked out. I was told my lu ball joint was very bad and one good hit to a pot hole was all i needed to have it go. In 2000 had a problem with loud clunking noises coming from the front. At that time the dealer had replaced all the bad ball joints except the lu one which still had "some play in it." now i am being charged to replace this one because the warranty…

    ODI 10058559

  • February 17, 2004 · 44,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at 35 mph consumer heard a rattling sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who determined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out on both sides. Also, consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the engine. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that a new transmission was needed.*ak

    ODI 10063491

  • February 17, 2004 · 70,097 miles

    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

  • February 17, 2004 · 80,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance and the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak the consumer noticed cupping on the inside of the tires. *jb

    ODI 10059161

  • February 17, 2004 · 65,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    My 1999 dodge durango with 65,000 miles of gentle all highway driving has just been diagnosed with completely shot upper and lower ball joints. The only symptom of alignment problems was excessive wear on the inside portion of both front tires. The front end can not be aligned until about $500 worth of repairs are done. No way should ball joints wear out at about the same pace that tires wear out. There is…

    ODI 10058357

  • February 16, 2004 · 73,700 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving steering wheel intermittently pulled to the right. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the ball joint were completely worn out. The vehicle had never been used off road nor was it subjected to harsh treatment. The consumer only used the four wheel drive 8-10 times and feels that the ball joints should have lasted at least 100000 miles. *nm

    ODI 10059259

  • February 12, 2004 · 69,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer took vehicle to the dealership to be inspected and mechanic determined that upper ball joints were wearing out prematurely. *ak

    ODI 10059544

  • February 12, 2004 · 85,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer took the vehicle in for a front end alignment. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper ball joints were worn and needed replacement. The manufacturer is aware of the problem (pe 03-032, front suspension, upper ball joint failure ). *nm *la

    ODI 10059330

  • February 11, 2004 · 110,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Ball joints on 1999 doge durango. Oday i am replacing bad upper and lwoer joints in my 1999 dodge durango for the third time. They were very loose. At some point someone is going to loose their life with this ongoing and very obvious problem. Please do something. *ak

    ODI 10056994

  • February 10, 2004 · 50,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing · Wheel Cylinders

    I had to replace wheel cylinders,ball joints,and ball bearing on my 99 durango was told my wheel was falling off. I was lucky to be alive. I should be reimbursed for this. I couln't get my vehicle inspected because of this. It has been a hardship on me $1000.00 i had to pay to have this done. I'm disabled and could not afford this.*ak

    ODI 10060749

  • February 8, 2004 · 83,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE NO GOOD. *AK

    ODI 10056773

  • February 6, 2004 · 94,243 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    For almost 1 year, there was a popping sound in front of suv. When still under warranty, ask the dodge mechanic about it, but could never find it. In july after hearing about investigation about front wheel suspension, caused by ball joint wear, i wrote the dodge company and ask if that might be the problem. Their answer was no. Now, my vehicle is in shop, having to have the front ball joints replaced because my…

    ODI 10056705

  • February 4, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Was driving 45 mph hears a noise, like metal to metal. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, who determined that front upper/lower ball joints were coming apart and were unstable. They would need to be replaced.*ak *nm

    ODI 10061412

  • February 4, 2004 · 51,753 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Upon having the tires rotated the dealership noticed that the right upper ball joint had a lot of play in it and needed to be replaced. The cause of the failure is yet to be determined.

    ODI 10061374

  • January 24, 2004 · 71,837 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Both lower ball joints failed. Prior to this on 8/14/2003 both upper ball joints failed and were replaced. The current recall excludes the 1999 dodge durango, although this is exactly the same problem the recall of the 2000-2003 models is addressing.*ak

    ODI 10103017

  • January 23, 2004 · 60,500 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I took the car in to get new tires and have steering checked out. Found a problem with the ball joints. *la

    ODI 10054900

  • January 23, 2004 · 660,000 miles

    Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Engine · Upper Ball Joint

    We have several complaints about our 1999 dodge durango. We have had the pcm go in 2003, luckily my wife did research and found out there was a recall and it was covered. The front suspension ball joints are blown and now our dealership has informed us that we need to spend $5100.00 to repair the engine due to the oil pump is blown. The engine will seize if my wife attempts to drive the durango. There just seems to…

    ODI 10054762

  • January 21, 2004 · 60,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper and lower ball joint in 1999 durango. Dealer stated they needed to be replaced . My vehicle only had 60,000 miles on it at the time.*ak

    ODI 10081162

  • January 20, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango. - replacement of front end upper and lower ball joints at 59553 miles. Previously told that lubrication was all that was needed by dodge dealer. Later told that front end alignment could not be guaranteed when replacing wore tires. Now at 70k miles, the front end is squeaking again. Same sound that originally appeared at or near 30k miles. *jb

    ODI 10098808

  • January 20, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I reported to daimler chrysler motors corporation that i had new tires installed on my 1999 dodge durango and also had the service tech inspect the upper and lower ball joints, to make sure they were in good condition, since i had seen a report on tv that these were becoming a problem on this type vehicle. The service tech confirmed that both upper and lower front ball joints were very loose. I immediately called…

    ODI 10055002

  • January 17, 2004 · 85,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak

    ODI 10057834

  • January 15, 2004

    Upper Ball Joint

    When my husband took my 1999 durango 4x4 in for maintenance on the transmission the mechanic stated that the front left upper ball joint was in need of replacement. This was at a dodge dealer and at no time did the mechanic give any indication that this was an ongoing problem with the durangos. When i saw the report on cbs news i then realized that my durango was not safe to drive. I have scheduled to have the ball…

    ODI 10060394

  • January 15, 2004

    Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joints failed.*ak

    ODI 10057487

  • January 13, 2004 · 90,250 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving consumer heard a loud popping noise coming from the front end. Dealerships mechanic determined that the problem pertained too the upper and lower ball joints. *ak *la

    ODI 10055644