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.

  • July 24, 2003

    Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint

    Non accident....referring to an article in the peru tribune, peru, indiana 7/22/2003 regarding dodge durango failure of the upper ball joints on the front suspension. We own a 1998 durango and in 1999 had the joints replaced and they are now again in need of replacement in 2003.*ak

    ODI 10029131

  • July 23, 2003 · 56,826 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    There is a loud squeaking noise in the front end when vehicle is driven over a bump or turn. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that the upper and lower ball joints were rusted and needed to be replaced. The parts were replaced, but the failure recurred.*ak the consumer stated that he had the same problem at 70518 miles. The consumer feels he should be reimbursed. *tc

    ODI 10103948

  • July 23, 2003 · 87,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Upper ball joints are wearing prematurely. Dealer notified. *ak

    ODI 10030061

  • July 23, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    We own a 1999 dodge durango with 81,000. We bought the vehicle brand new in october 1998. About 2-3 months ago, our mechanic said, that the ball joints were going bad (prematurely), but that we may be able to wait a few months before fixing them. Just recently we found out that there is an investigation on 1998-2000 durango upper ball joint failure. The reports say there were 4 accidents and 81 complaints, we are…

    ODI 10029159

  • July 23, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Concerns over the ball joint excessive wear and failure. I would like the manufacturer to provide a safety inspection to validate the safety of the vehicle due to all of the recent failures. I hope that this does not turn out to be a firestone tire ford explorer fiasco!*ak

    ODI 10029044

  • July 23, 2003 · 60,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Front suspension-ball joints have both been replaced

    ODI 10028946

  • July 22, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    While traveling about 65mph on the highway and without prior warning upper ball joint broke on the passenger side. *ak

    ODI 10029896

  • July 22, 2003 · 60,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Tires · Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer took the vehicle for an alignment, and the technician stated the lower and upper ball joints needed to be replaced. This would cost about 1,300.*ak while traveling 65 mph, the front left tire completely came apart. Consumer had to purchase 2 sets of tires due to the front suspension wearing the tires. Consumer would like to be reimbursed for the total of 4 tires purchased. *ph *jb

    ODI 10029827

  • July 22, 2003

    Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer took the vehicle into the dealer for a front end problem. The dealer stated the lower ball and the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the abs light illuminated and also the engine seemed to bog down, the dealer found excessive oil in the intake manifold. *jb *nlm

    ODI 10029812

  • July 18, 2003 · 59,365 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    Premature wear out of dodge durango front suspension components including both front lower ball joints, left front inner tie rod, and right front upper ball joint. *la

    ODI 10045294

  • July 18, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    I see there is an investigation for a possible recall on dodge durango's 1998-2003 for a failure of an upper ball joint on the front suspension.*ak out of the blue on my last inspection, i had an upper ball joint replaced with no mention to what was wrong, and i had to pay for the parts and labor.

    ODI 10029197

  • July 15, 2003 · 65,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at any speed and when turning corners consumer heard a clicking sound coming from the front wheels.*ak

    ODI 10061316

  • July 15, 2003 · 49,888 miles

    Exterior · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer took vehicle to dealer for normal tire rotation and balance. Dealer advised they were unable to perform the service due to excessive wear of both lower and the left upper ball joints. *ak the left outside mirror was cracked and was replaced. *scc *jb

    ODI 10031614

  • July 14, 2003 · 51,257 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle was taken for inspection and the results showed that the upper ball and lower joints needed to be replaced. *jb.....*ak

    ODI 10105223

  • July 14, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer stated that while driving and without warning the ball joints are wearing. Dealer notified. *ak

    ODI 10029819

  • July 12, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving 5 mph vehicle hit a column. Dealer stated the left front ball joint was worn out. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 10033767

  • July 11, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    Right upper ball joint was loose in my 1999 dodge durango. Had to be replaced.*ak

    ODI 10033022

  • July 7, 2003 · 40,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Upper and lower ball joints worn out. This truck has onlym 42,000 miles on it. It has never been off-road. The repair facility i took it to said they have repaired a lot of these problems on durangos. This is over a $700.00 repair. I think daimler chrysler should fix this problem.

    ODI 10030482

  • July 6, 2003 · 44,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The upper ball joints failed prematurely, while driving. The vehicle was taken vehicle to the dealership. *jb

    ODI 10048580

  • July 5, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at low speeds consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front and vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced both frontal upper and lower ball joints. However, the problem recurred, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced again. *ak

    ODI 10103531

  • July 5, 2003 · 39,500 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle's upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to premature wear. *ph *ph *nlm

    ODI 10031763

  • July 4, 2003 · 90,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS

    ODI 10036780

  • July 3, 2003 · 55,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving front end of vehicle shook, and the transmission stopped operating. Dealer determined that the front upper and lower ball joints were worn. Also, transmission pump stopped operating. Without oil the transmission gears seized and burned up. *ak according to dodge, fluids were jet black. Consumer had a rebuilt transmission and ball joints installed. Mechanic stated failure wasn't on the consumer's part.…

    ODI 10046492

  • July 3, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    Ball joints must be replaced! I have found from the mechanic this is all to common. Help!

    ODI 10028921

  • July 2, 2003 · 27,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joint failure: the vehicle is experiencing premature ball joint wear.*ak

    ODI 10046061