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.
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature ball joint failure on my 1999 dodge durango. *la
ODI 10045603
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While making a right turn, the right front wheel felt like it locked up and the vehicle began to fishtail. Upon inspection at the dealer it was determined that the right upper and left/right lower ball joints were wearing prematurely. *ak *ph *nm
ODI 10048337
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer took the vehicle to the gas station to have the front driver's side tire changed. The mechanic noticed that the driver's side upper and lower ball joints needed replacement due to corrosion.*ak *ph
ODI 10046428
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer states the upper ball joints wear out prematurely. *ak the consumer stated that when the vehicle was purchased it had the upper ball joints replaced. *tc
ODI 10103643
Lower Ball Joint · Steering · Upper Ball Joint
While driving steering wheel was loose. Upon inspection of the vehicle mechanic determined that the passenger's side upper ball joint was loose, and the tire could fall off at anytime. Also, mechanic indicated that both the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced, but the parts were on a nation wide back order.*ak after parts were replaced, consumer again experienced steering becoming loose. Also, repair…
ODI 10061458
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer complained about ball joint problems. The consumer had both lower and upper ball joints replaced at a private garage. *ak *nm
ODI 10049815
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving the steering wheel had a lot of play. The wheel turned at a 90 degree angle. The dealership indicated that this was caused by premature wear of the upper/lower ball joints.*ak *jb
ODI 10046598
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I was informed yesterday that my 1999 dodge durango needs new ball joints from the perkins dodge dealer in colorado springs. I have 44,000 miles on this car - and i know about the class action suit. They want $600 to repair this defect. *la
ODI 10045327
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Front ball joints are bad 1999 dodge durango 4x4 83000 mi (nearly all hwy). *la
ODI 10045262
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Excessive wear on the upper and lower control bushings as well as ball joints on the front suspension components. Vehicle has less than 31,000 miles and is just over three years old. *la
ODI 10045256
Upper Ball Joint
Purchased 1999 durango in october 2003, with an expired safety check. Upon taking it to dealer for 1st service and perform "free" safety check as part of sale, vehicle failed inspection due to "front left upper control arm ball joint worn and alignment." now we are unable to drive it legally and dealer wants $ 800.00 for repairs. *la
ODI 10045304
Lower Ball Joint · Stabilizer Bar · Suspension · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Required premature replacement of the upper ball joints. Lower ball joints, inner tie rod, stabilizer bar and bushings at 54,000 miles. Car made a squeaking noise in the front end when on bumps and was the result of premature wearing of these parts. *la
ODI 10045151
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Our 1999 dodge durango slt plus with 68,000 miles failed virginia safety inspection because the ball-joints were worn out.*ak
ODI 10045065
Upper Ball Joint
TO MUCH PLAY IN THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK
ODI 10060431
Seal · Upper Ball Joint
While driving, the consumer heard a strange noise. The dealer determined that upper ball joints had to be replaced. *ak the seal between the transfer case was leaking*jb
ODI 10044906
Control Unit/Module · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango - lost both upper balls joints @ 55, 870 miles. Had numerous repairs on rear abs system, replaced 2 abs sensors and control module.*ak
ODI 10043775
Upper Ball Joint
Ball joint noise. Appears to need replacement at 50,000 miles.*ak
ODI 10043738
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a dodge durango (1999) and was amazed when i was having trouble steeringit so i took it to have an alignment when they told me i have to have ball joints replaced. I only have 60,000 miles and was amazed. Then i found out about the investigation. I'm wondering why jeep liberty was recalled with 10 complaints but durango has 81 now 82 and nothing has been done.*ak
ODI 10045915
Lower Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
Had to replace both upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango along with worn out tie rods on both sides. The truck ate through my tires in less then 26,000 miles and when i went to get an alignment done they told me not to drive the vehicle until the repair has been replaced. This was my family vehicle with two kids and my wife who typically drives it. Know after 909 dollars for the repair i saw a report…
ODI 10043679
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Took my 1999 durango in for an alignment at 63000 miles and was told that both upper and lower ball joints and tie rods needed to be replaced. The technician told me that it was a very common problem on durangos and that dodge is aware of the problem. I took it to the dealer for a second opinion and he passed the lower ball joints but admitted the tie rods needed replacement. Took the car for a 3rd opinion today. He…
ODI 10043805
Upper Ball Joint
Have a 1999 durango with 33,000 miles upper ball joints are badly worn, and need of replacement. Is there going to be a recall. *ak
ODI 10043696
Upper Ball Joint
With 35000 miles on my 1999 dodge durango i was told by the dealer that my upper ball joints are bad. Front end making all kinds of bad noises. Dealer told me to hold off with the repairs because there was word that a recall was coming out to address the problem. That was 2 months ago,no word of a recall yet. After reading some other complaints sounds like my problem could be more than just ball joints. *la
ODI 10043605
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer took vehicle to the dealership for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that front upper ball joints were wearing prematurely. Consumer paid the mechanic to install the new ball joints. *ak
ODI 10046333
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
My 1999 dodge durango after 50,000 miles must have all the ball joint and tie rods replaced. They could break any time and need to be replaced. *la
ODI 10043538
Upper Ball Joint
The dodge durango we bought new had to have new upper ball joints replaced along with new tie rods in order to have the front end aligned properly. It had been wearing the tires out on the outer edge too fast since new. These parts should not have worn out that fast; instead they were defective from the beginning. I believe this is a design defect in all the dodge durnago. If you do a recall you should not start…
ODI 10102838