DodgeDurango1999
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  3. 1999
  4. Upper Ball Joint

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.

  • January 9, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango purchased new needing both upper/lower ball joints and tie rods replaced at 56,000 miles due to excessive wear.*ak

    ODI 10052782

  • January 7, 2004 · 65,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. *ak *jb

    ODI 10053468

  • January 6, 2004 · 45,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle vibrated at 55 mph. Dealer tested the vehicle, and several repairs were made, including the suspension. However, the problem recurred. The consumer stated this vehicle should be included in the upcoming recall for the upper ball joints.*ak *jb

    ODI 10103861

  • January 6, 2004 · 83,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Dealership replaced the lower and upper ball joints at 83,000 miles at consumer's expense. *ak

    ODI 10063575

  • January 6, 2004 · 124,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at any speed consumer heard noise from the front end. Independent shop indicated the need to replace upper and lower ball joints. *ak

    ODI 10053461

  • January 5, 2004 · 33,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Dealer replaced the driver's side upper and lower ball joints at 33000 miles and at 75000 miles. *ak

    ODI 10053364

  • January 4, 2004 · 60,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. Consumer later noticed there were no grease fittings on the ball joints. *ak

    ODI 10063090

  • January 2, 2004

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango 4wd, 65000 miles. Upper and lower ball joints have nearly 1/4 inch play in them. Pops and clunks especially when turning.*ak

    ODI 10051540

  • December 31, 2003 · 104,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint · Wheels

    While driving, the consumer heard a grinding noise in the front end. The dealership indicated that 3 of the balls joints were defective, and needed to be replaced. Also, the front right wheel was loose. *ak *sc *jb

    ODI 10061526

  • December 30, 2003 · 64 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    We had the upper and lower ball joints replaced in dec. 2003 costing us 1,100 dollers and we still have a noise in the front end and we have had it to 4 mechanics they looked at the durango and none of them know what the problem is. Thank you for you time.*ak

    ODI 10060290

  • December 30, 2003 · 66,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    ALL 4 BALL JOINTS BAD AT 66000 MILES. *AK

    ODI 10052827

  • December 30, 2003 · 50,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Upon inspection of the truck the mechanic confirmed that both upper ball joints were prematurely worn and needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional details. *jb *mr

    ODI 10052167

  • December 29, 2003 · 26,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving 65 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The consumer t drove the vehicle to the dealer for an analysis, however the mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak the dealer determined the upper ball joints needed to be replaced, the first set was replaced at 26000, the vehicle is now on the second set of ball joints. *jb

    ODI 10052072

  • December 27, 2003 · 44,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Lower ball joint had to be replaced at 44,000 miles, upper ball joint had to be replaced at 53,000 miles. I have a 1999 dodge durgango slt.

    ODI 10051298

  • December 26, 2003 · 42,000 miles

    Crankcase (Pcv) · Upper Ball Joint

    Purchased used oct 13, 01 41,626 miles oil change dec 12, 01 46,722 mies. Oil change feb 23, 02 50,310 miles. May 15, 02- replaced oil send unit, cleaned / adjusted the rear brakes, system check /reprogramed enignine controller. Ext day oil guage light / fluctuating 0-110. 3 days later oil change , pcv valve replaced, 55,669 miles. *ak july 12, 02 engine blew #2 rod busted . Warrenty company denied repairs due to…

    ODI 10051137

  • December 24, 2003 · 44,230 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving driver heard a grinding noise in the front end. When turning left or right vehicle shimmied. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the ball joints on the left and right sides. *ak

    ODI 10053353

  • December 24, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I am having to replace both sets of ball joints at 45,000 mi on my 1999 dodge durango. I have replaced rear tie rods, front u joints, and transfer case during the past six months. None of this has been covered by warranty. *ak

    ODI 10051044

  • December 23, 2003 · 77,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Ball joints reported to need replacing in 1999 durango in december 2003 (77,000 miles) by our service agent. Service agent also said that there have been a number of complaints like this, and that usdot and daimler-chrysler is looking in to it. We were told by service dept. At gregory dodge (highland park, il) that there have not been any recalls, but that daimler-chrysler was looking in to complaints. Ball joints…

    ODI 10109880

  • December 23, 2003 · 155,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Upper ball joints failed, causing severe damage to the lower ball joints and the tie rod end. *ak

    ODI 10062861

  • December 23, 2003 · 52,400 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango with 52,000 miles passed inspection in april 2003. On dec 23,2003, it was discovered that the vehicle needs 4 new ball joints. Ball joints wore out in a 7,000 mile span. I find it difficult to believe that all 4 ball joints went bad at once. I believe that this relates to a product deficiency in manufacture.

    ODI 10051006

  • December 21, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    The owner took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. The mechanic informed the owner that the upper ball joints had failed. Please provide any additional information. *nlm

    ODI 10051957

  • December 20, 2003 · 72,000 miles

    Column · Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle continuously pulled to the right while driving. Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment due to premature wear of the upper ball joints. Also, steering column was defective. *ak

    ODI 10053610

  • December 19, 2003 · 50,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Mechanic was unable to perform a front end alignment because the upper ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak

    ODI 10052245

  • December 19, 2003 · 59,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper and lower ball joints failed at 59,000 miles. *ak the lower ball joints on the both right and left sides were badly worn to the point where an object could have caused a great amount of damage. The parts were replaced. There were no grease fittings in any of the factory ball joint. *sc

    ODI 10051867

  • December 19, 2003 · 81,000 miles

    Cooling System · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance, and the mechanic noticed that all four ball joints felled worn out prematurely. Also consumer had problems with water pump and the serpentine belt.*ak

    ODI 10051816