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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.

  • October 20, 2003 · 52,000 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    Our dodge durango had to have new upper ball joints replaced along with new tie rods in order to have the front end aligned properly. These parts were defective on this vehicle since it was bought new by us in oct. 1998.*ak

    ODI 10060678

  • October 20, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    Upper ball joints are worn out on my '99 durango. I was told this by a tire shop when i went to buy new tires. The front end noise and handling difficulty are on the increase since this problem was diagnosed in october of '03. I took my car to tire discounters in centerville, ohio.

    ODI 10060341

  • October 18, 2003 · 55,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    I owned a 1999 durango that had to have the upper front ball joints replaced. According to my mechanic i was lucky and that the front tire was ready to come off. I got to him in time. Of course the only kind he could replace them with ,that were available to him were the non-greaseable kind. The same kind that came with the suv. I am not looking forward to this problem again. I should not have to. *ak

    ODI 10051198

  • October 18, 2003 · 37,500 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Power Window Devices And Controls · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper and lower ball joints/all power windows all have failed. *ak

    ODI 10043863

  • October 15, 2003 · 50,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Upper ball joints were replaced twice at 50,000 miles. Currently, upper ball joints failed again at 70,300 miles. *ak

    ODI 10046046

  • October 15, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I have owned my dodge durango (1999) for 4 and a half years my mechanic is in the process of replacing the ball joints for the second time in 2 years. I have talked to a number of durango owners who have had the same problem. There surely must be a defect in the ball joints are something to have to go through this twice in two years. I have never owned a vehicle that the ball joints have given me this much trouble.…

    ODI 10043071

  • October 13, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 dodge durango owner - upper and lower ball joint replacement - noticed tire wearing on the inside of both front tires (tires only had 17,000 miles on them). Local mechanic notice alot of play in ball joints. Replaced upper and lower ball joints and cost $750.00. *nlm

    ODI 10049147

  • October 11, 2003 · 50,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer stated that the upper ball joints were on the verge of falling out. *ak the consumer had numerous front end alignments which did not help the tire wear. *sc the lower ball joints failed as well. *jb

    ODI 10063021

  • October 10, 2003 · 73,750 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I had to replace all ball joints on a 1999 durango that had only 73,000. Miles on it. The mechanic said he sees this frequently on durangos. He thought there was a problem because this usually does not happen at such low mileage. Th hub and the bearing one one side had to be replced also. The mechanic said the wheel possibly could have come off had i not spotted the problem and had it fixed. I have heard of many…

    ODI 10054706

  • October 9, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I have a 1999 dodge durango which just turned 30,000 miles and brought it to the dealer on approximately october 9th, 2003, to have it checked over, because warranty is up november 1. I was astounded when the dealership told me the ball joints were wearing, and would eventually need replacing. I saw the broadcast on "eye on america" on 10/26/2003. I am in the dilemma of weather or not to get the extended warranty or…

    ODI 10045086

  • October 8, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Front ball joints are prematurely wearing. Dealer states vehicle will not pass state inspection with this defect.*ak

    ODI 10042721

  • October 7, 2003 · 98,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The ball joint failed on my 1999 dodge durango resulting in $2000.00 worth of repairs. *la

    ODI 10043223

  • October 7, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED.*AK

    ODI 10042670

  • October 5, 2003 · 65,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    I purchased a 99 dodge durango in august of 2003 with 59,000 miles on it. The vehicle was said to have been through a thorough inspection and nothing was wrong with it. A month after owning it, i took it in because the speed sensor stopped working along with the headlight switch. While checking these things out, the dealership said the the ball joints and bushings were also in need of replacing. How can a vehicle…

    ODI 10066220

  • October 1, 2003 · 50,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Dodge durango ball joint investigation please add my name to the "ball joint" roster. I have recently replaced one upper ball joint at my own expense. Own a 1999 dodge durango purchased in new jersy.*ak

    ODI 10050790

  • October 1, 2003 · 91,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I own a 1999 dodge durango slt. It has a 5.9l engine and is 4x4. My complaint is among the many who have filed to report the front upper and lower ball joints where going bad prematurely. I have replaced them approximately 30,000 miles due to premature wear. Went off again at 80,000 miles, and now at 92,000 miles i have to replace them again. I am going to use after market parts this time because the factory ones…

    ODI 10042994

  • October 1, 2003 · 107,121 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Pe 03-032, front suspension upper ball joint failure: both upper ball joints have worn out prematurely. Manufacturer and dealer were informed of the problem.*ak *jb *nm

    ODI 10042777

  • October 1, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Structure · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    Excessive wear over a short period of time at approximately 30,000 miles. Front structure of the vehicle was replaced. Also, control arm/upper and lower ball joints, and tie rod were replaced due to corrosion. There were no major injuries nor fatalities to report at this time. *ak

    ODI 10042120

  • September 30, 2003 · 75,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINTS. *LA

    ODI 10041100

  • September 26, 2003 · 80,383 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    Brought vehicle in for routine service and was informed that all 4 ball joints (upper and lower) had dangerously excessive play and needed to be replaced immediately. I was informed that the ball joints (and tie rods) were in such poor condition that the vehicle was not safe to be driven even a short distance.

    ODI 10041065

  • September 26, 2003 · 51,144 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheels

    Consumer stated that when he purchased tires in march of 2002 and wanted the tires aligned, he was told by dealer that ball joints were bad. Later, took vehicle to another dealer and was told that ball joints were alright. Then ,about 2-3 weeks later while putting brakes on vehicle dealer noticed that wheels were wobbly due to defective ball joints. However, since warranty expired consumer could not get help.*ak…

    ODI 10040813

  • September 24, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I bought a used 99 durango in august and found bad tires, and when i replaced the left front, my tire dealer could not align the front end, due to bad ball joints. On 24 sept the dealer replaced control arm and ball joints on left front, and also the right front at no cost to me. According to my tire dealer the right front did not seem bad. New tires were my expense,and the dealer did not bother to tell me these…

    ODI 10047654

  • September 24, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Bought a 99 dodge durango with 44,490 miles and right away discovered bad front tires and ball joints. Dealer replaced ball joints and i asked dodge if it was a safe vehicle. They said you were investigating. Ball joints were replaced sep 24. *la

    ODI 10045343

  • September 23, 2003 · 60,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle failed to pass state inspection because north carolina state deemed it unsafe due to defective upper ball joints. The upper ball joints were replaced.*ak

    ODI 10103507

  • September 23, 2003 · 90,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    When driving over bumps front suspension bounced. Consumer contacted the dealership. Mechanic informed consumerr that upper ball joints were wearing prematurely.*ak

    ODI 10046718