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.

  • November 26, 2003 · 65,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango has severely and prematurely worn front-end ball joints at 65,000 miles. *ak

    ODI 10049032

  • November 26, 2003 · 65,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango has severely and prematurely worn front-end ball joints at 65,000 miles. *ak

    ODI 10049029

  • November 26, 2003 · 4,867 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango has 48,000 miles after getting a front-end alignment the mechanic found that the (2) upper and (2) lower ball joints (driver and passenger side) are loose. The vehicle has only 48,000 miles. It needs to be replaced and when i've called the dealership they mentioned that it has not been recalled for this specific problem. *la

    ODI 10047639

  • November 24, 2003 · 60,300 miles

    Control Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer stated that three out of the four ball joints on the vehicle were defective.*ak all four control arms and tie rods were replaced. *ph

    ODI 10049970

  • November 24, 2003 · 13,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While changing the front right wheel consumer noticed that upper ball joint was loose. Manufacturer was notified, and they informed consumer that the part was not covered under a recall.*ak

    ODI 10049896

  • November 24, 2003 · 54,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The driver had problems steering the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer and the technician found the upper and lower ball joints were worn. The dealer replaced them. *nm *sc *jb

    ODI 10048647

  • November 23, 2003 · 86,500 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    We had been hearing strange noises when we were going around corners coming from the wheels in front, we took it to a dodge dealership and were told our wheels were about to break off and needed to replace the upper ball joints. We did that at a big expense to us and since have had no problem with the wheels but lots of problems with everything else in the truck.*ak

    ODI 10102519

  • November 21, 2003 · 64,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Front upper and lower ball joint failure. Causing vehicle to be uncontrollable at freeway speeds. Fixed before complete failure of ball joint at 64,000 miles. Fixed on 11-21-03. Beginning at 26000 miles i complained to the dealership and brought the vehicle in to be inspected and fixed due to a severe clunking and popping sound in the front end of the vehicle. A friend suggested ball joints as the problem and…

    ODI 10048836

  • November 20, 2003 · 78,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving 45 mph, the driver side tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper/lower ball joints and the tie rod needed to be replaced. *jb

    ODI 10105012

  • November 20, 2003 · 55,000 miles

    Automatic (Asc) · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    There was a problem with the front end stability. The upper and lower ball joints were suspected. *ak the dealership was aware of this problem. *sc

    ODI 10050261

  • November 18, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle pulling to the right took to shop and they told me the vehicle is unsafe to be on the road and that the ball joints could fail at any time. This is the only vehicle i have so i have to drive it daily. *ak

    ODI 10050730

  • November 18, 2003 · 57,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Truck upper ball joints needed replacement because of premature wear, per dealership. Please provide more details. *ph the severe wear of upper ball joints was diagnosed by dealership's mechanic. Consumer didn't notice the defect on the vehicle, but they're confirmed that condition was dangerous. *la

    ODI 10047843

  • November 17, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango had been squeaking for a couple of years, after seeing expose on failing ball joints, i had them checked and all 4 ball joints were bad. I had them checked at 2 independent repair shops before taking it into the chrsyler/dodge dealership in midland mi. Feeny dodge. They confirmed that the balls joints were compromised and replaced them for the labor charge and did not charge for…

    ODI 10075175

  • November 15, 2003 · 58,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I have replaced all four ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango including the upper ball joints twice. In light of the recent developements and complaints by other dodge owners i feel it is appropriate to file a safety complaint with you as documentation for a possible recall on these parts. *ak

    ODI 10064281

  • November 13, 2003 · 41,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    BALL JOINT EXCESSIVE WEAR $1600.00 TO REPAIR AT 41000 MILES. *AK

    ODI 10110231

  • November 11, 2003 · 57,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joint failure: consumer took vehicle to the repair shop for a front end alignment. The mechanic informed consumer that the upper ball joints wore out. *ak

    ODI 10048155

  • November 10, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I have a 1999 dodge durango. I learned today that both top and bottom, front ball joints need to be replaced immediately. I understand that premature wearing out of these is not uncommon. I would like the manufacturer to replace these. The dealership was considerate, but not helpful. I would like to have these vehicles recalled as i understand this is not an uncommon problem, but could be very unsafe. Anything you…

    ODI 10049551

  • November 10, 2003 · 59,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    After hearing of other complaints, i had my 1999 dodge durango checked out. Upon inspection it was determined that the upper front ball joint was in great need of replacing, which is unusual for 59,000 miles. The dealer replaced the ball joint. The vehicle was not under warranty. *la

    ODI 10046891

  • November 10, 2003 · 19,700 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Service manager (rick) at lake county dodge in jamestown, ny, stated that the ball joints in the front suspension control arm are showing excessive wear and need replacement (within a month for safety reasons) at a cost of $345.00. The vehicle (durango) has only 19,000 miles on the odometer. I think dodge should replace these faulty parts at no cost to the consumer but the request was refused by chrysler corp.

    ODI 10046755

  • November 8, 2003 · 75,000 miles

    Gasoline · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at 55 mph oil pressure dropped. Engine started knocking and shut down. Vehicle was taken to the mechanic, who replaced the oil pump and the piston rod bearings. Also, there was a considerable slack in the steering column which would suggest that upper ball joint wore out. *ak

    ODI 10049861

  • November 8, 2003 · 86,000 miles

    Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance, and dealer found that the vehicle needed new bushings and ball joints. *ak *sc

    ODI 10046681

  • November 7, 2003 · 68,932 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Pe 03 032/front suspension: upper ball joint failure. Consumer was concerned about the front tires that were experiencing excessive wear, and a crunching noise could be heard while driving. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed consumer that front ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that all 4 ball joints are bad. Consumer stated that she is on her third set of front tires and only has…

    ODI 10089927

  • November 7, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    With less than 55,000 miles two (2) upper ball joints, two (2) lower ball joints and two (2) inner brackets have all gone bad.*ak

    ODI 10045852

  • November 6, 2003 · 56,880 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    I have a 1999 dodge durango 4wd and have suffered the same upper ball joint problem identified in the december 2004 recall of the 2000-2003 dodge durango. I had to have the upper ball joint and most of the front suspension replaced. Fortunately i replaced the worn parts before having an accident. *jb

    ODI 10112253

  • November 6, 2003

    Control Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint

    Brought my vehicle in for repair at the dodge dealership service dept. And they pointed out the the both ball joint (upper and lower) and control arm where loose and needed replace. I took my 99 durango in do to the "check engine" light was on. I was told that they are getting a lot durango's in with the same loose ball joint problem. I was advised by the service dealer that this was a safety issue. My vehicle only…

    ODI 10045796