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
While driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud popping noise, and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10106770
Upper Ball Joint
The front ball joints wore out. The dealer was notified. *ak *scc *jb
ODI 10031364
Engine · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer stated the steering was very unstable. Took vehicle in for a front end alignment and the dealer noticed that the front ball joints and tie rod needed replacement. *ak the dealer also removed and replaced both control arms. *ph *nlm the engine light was on. When the vehicle was started the rpm's are high. Engine control modulator and injector wire harness was replaced. *tc
ODI 10031294
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing prematurely.dealer notified.*ak
ODI 10031560
Idler And Attachment · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 1999 dodge durango with 54,000 miles that is already needing new front ball joints. The vehicle has started shaking at various speeds. This problem was diagnosed by a garage mechanic who is not connected to dodge. After checking with the local dodge service manager, who checked the ball joints, i was told the ball joints were within specification and that a new idler arm was needed. I have since replace all…
ODI 10030587
Differential Unit · Glass, Side/Rear · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I've been complaining of abnormal noises coming from my 1999 dodge durango since may of 2003, to 2 different dodge dealer service departments. The steering is "loose" and the tires wear unevenly no matter how many times i have them rotated. After a very scary road trip where i almost veered off the highway several times, i brought the durango to a private mechanic. They immediately detected the problem of faulty…
ODI 10150243
Upper Ball Joint
DEFECTIVE UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT. *AK
ODI 10032891
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The dealer noticed that upper and lower ball joints were worn out at 55,000. *ak. The dealer stated the ball joint wear was normal. Consumer disagreed being as though he owned two other chrysler vehicle's with 127,000 and 155,000 miles on them and the ball joints had not worn out. *ph *jb
ODI 10031289
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My 1999 dodge durango, upper and lower balls joints have worn prematurely.
ODI 10030423
Upper Ball Joint
I just read an article in the wsj about reported failures of the ball joins on the front suspension. I just wanted to let you know that in may, 2003, i took my 1999 dodge durango in because it was shaking severely in the front tire area. As it turned out, the ball joint had to be replaced. Since you are investigating this problem, i thought i should report it. It was replaced by mac's auto ii in brighton, ny.*ak
ODI 10029287
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I would like to file a complaint about a defect in the dodge durango ball joints. In usa today, dated: july 22, 2003, there was a article indicating that federal regulators are investigating the dodge durango suv for a defect that could cause the front wheels to separate from the vehicle because the ball joints had worn out and the vehicle suspension to collapse. I have an 1999 durango with roughly 30k miles. In may…
ODI 10029005
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango - premature wearing of front tie rods and ball joints.*ak
ODI 10028859
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Upon getting vehicle inspected it failed due to worn ball joints. Both of the lower ball joints and upper drivers side ball joint must be replaced. After speaking with several mechanics and looking thru your complaints it is obvious that this is a common occurance with this vehicle. Please help.
ODI 10016758
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
At 40,000 mi.check up on my dodge durango 1999 it was found to be the boots around my upper ball joints were ripped. At 45,000 miles the rubber boots around the lower ball joints are ripped. These are from the factory and should not be happening for such low mileage. These are permently greased and the damage is unknown when there is rips and dirt, etc is getting up in there. There is several hundred complaints…
ODI 10062528
Upper Ball Joint
FRONT SUSPENSION - NUMEROUS COMPONENTS
ODI 10028944
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Ball joints wearing out prematurely. Had to replace with aftermarket ball joints.*ak
ODI 10028957
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 1999 dodge durango. We recently had the upper and lower balljoints replaced has long as the tierod ends. I foind this unexpectable with a vehical with only 58,000 miles! I had them replaced under extented warnty free of charge except for a $50 detuctable. But i have since found out that these type of balljoints usally go out every 20,000 or so and some people on the club i belong to have had them replaced 3…
ODI 10028930
Upper Ball Joint
REPLACED RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALLJOINT.*AK
ODI 10043885
Upper Ball Joint
Front end wearing tires and unstable front end, took vehicle to dealer, and i was instructed the front end ball joints were worn out after 3 years, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. Why aren't the 1999 dodge darangos included in the recall. *ak
ODI 10103968
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
1999 durango 4x4upper ball joint replacement at ~25k, 50k, and 7500 miles.lower ball joint replacement at ~5000 miles.*ak
ODI 10029051
Hub · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
I am writing to document the front-end repairs made to my 1999 dodge durango and the expenses incurred in 2003. I am asking that daimler chrysler reimburse me in full for these expenses. These repairs were necessary due to premature wear, which has been a documented design defect in numerous other dodge durangos of the model years 1998 _x0013_ 2000. Front-end repairs performed in 2003 to my dodge durango:…
ODI 10063873
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I purchased new tires and asked the tire dealer to check the alignment on my 1999 dodge durango and they told me they could not do it due to the fact the front end ball joints and control arms were bad and had to be replaced with only 52,000 miles. Chrysler said at the time this was unheard of and saw no reason for premature failure. They would not cover this under factory warranty. They made me pay for this with my…
ODI 10030761
Upper Ball Joint
In july of 2003, i filed a complaint with the nhtsa, odi# 10028924, complaining about my 1999 dodge durango having problems with its ball joints. After about 54,000 miles i was informed by three different places that my ball joints were extemely bad. So, i ended up paying $1300 to get it fixed. My question is why was this recall only for the 2000 to 2003? How can the exclude the 1998/1999 models. How can they be…
ODI 10103059
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
1999 durango obviously has ball joint problems what is dodge going to do about it? The dealer is charging a fortune to fix a faulty part. Dose someone have to die before dodge owns up to its mistake. Lower ball joints on the durango suv vehicles are prone to rapid wear out and looseness. The problem is frequently encountered even if the vehicle is never driven off-road. The o.e. Lower ball joints are of a…
ODI 10013849
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joints on 1999 dodge durango need to be replaced. Truck had only 55,000 miles on it.*ak
ODI 10045981