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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.

  • March 27, 2003 · 34,034 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    In march of this year (2003) my upper ball joints and lower ball joints all had to be replaced. I kept taking it back to the dealership (a total of 3 times), since it had not reached the 36,000/3yr end of warranty with the complaint that i kept hearing a popping sound when making sharp turns. They claimed not to be able to duplicate the problem. I then took my vehicle to clear lake auto service and they immediately…

    ODI 10031068

  • March 11, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper lower ball joints, both sides repaired once with vehicle having under 32,000 miles on it at dealership where purchased. Right side repaired again at independent mechanic at 49,000, upon failure of safety inspection. Left one would soon need to be replaced also. *jb

    ODI 10062755

  • March 10, 2003 · 70,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    19 99 dodge durango ball joints noise in the front end of vehicle dodge refuses to correct the problem, from the substanderd parts hey built the durango with.*ak

    ODI 10060280

  • March 6, 2003 · 61,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    On two separate occasions upper and the lower ball joints needed replacement because they were bad. This resulted in front end assembly separating from underneath of the vehicle.*ak

    ODI 10066802

  • March 6, 2003 · 85,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Premature failure of upper ball joints on 1999 dodge durango. *ak

    ODI 10050783

  • March 5, 2003 · 90,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at 60 mph there was vibration in the front end. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic determined the ball joints needed to be replaced. . *ak *sc *jb

    ODI 10061509

  • February 27, 2003 · 53,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    After seeing a report on cbsnews.com regarding premature ball joint failures on dodge durangos i thought i'd also add my information to your database. I had to have all 4 ball joints replaced on my 1999 dodge durango at approx 53,000 miles. I consider this to be premature. I've never replaced ball joints on any vehicle i own until "well" after 100k miles. (please note that the "day" listed is my best guess, it was…

    ODI 10043719

  • February 20, 2003 · 62,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    I am the original owner of a 1999 dodge durango. It currently has 77,000 miles on it. I just watched a report on cbs eye on america about the nhtsa's investigation into faulty upper ball joints on the dodge durangos. *ak i'm writing because in the report a gentleman described the symptoms he found, that when checked confirmed the ball join failure. I have been chasing those exact symptoms for the better part of…

    ODI 10043695

  • February 20, 2003 · 49,070 miles

    Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    On feb 20, 2003 when i brought my dodge durango in for routine service (49,070 miles) i was informed that, "the upper ball joints and tie rods were worn out and needed replacement or the steering could suddenly fail." i was charge $865.28 for this repair which was not covered by the warranty. I protested that it was premature for this sort of wear after only 49000 miles but the mechanic insisted the work needed to…

    ODI 10029026

  • February 17, 2003 · 56,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Our engine ceased after having repeated problems with the oil pump, we were called liars by the dealership and diamler chrysler. They don't seem to want to take responsibility for anything. When i took our durango in because the front end kept pulling to the right after we paid $5200. For our motor to be replaced, i was told we needed new tires and a front end alignment. So i took it to another place to have the…

    ODI 10060823

  • February 15, 2003

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Had to spend 2,100 dollars to have front upper and lower ball joints replaced on both sides. After dodge dealer red tagged our vehicle as unsafe to drive.dodge failed to inform us of an ongoing problem with the 1999 dodge durango front suspensions.we had the vehicle repaired at another shop due to cost.*ak

    ODI 10060360

  • February 15, 2003 · 61,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    My 1999 dodge durango, purchased new, has worn out major components in the front suspension, particularly the ball joints and control arms, after just 4 years and 60,000 miles. After talking to the local dealership and several other durango owners, this is a common issue with this vehicle.

    ODI 10007610

  • February 8, 2003 · 60,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While servicing the vehicle dealership noticed that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out and needed to be replaced. *ak

    ODI 10067334

  • February 3, 2003 · 29,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    DEFECTIVE PARTS. NO SUMMARY STATED. *AK

    ODI 10043840

  • February 1, 2003 · 60,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I failed inspection due to ball joints. Upon taking 99 durango to the dealer, was told both upper and lower ball joints on both passanger and driver side need to be replaced. I have 60,000 miles and i don't think that all this should be wrong.

    ODI 10005270

  • January 29, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving the vehicle, the driver heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The owner took the vehicle to the gas station. The mechanic informed the driver that the upper ball joints are wearing prematurely. *nm

    ODI 10057260

  • January 22, 2003 · 100,000 miles

    Control Arm · Upper Ball Joint

    I have a 1999 dodge durango. The ball joints wre out and i had the driver's side wheel fall off while going down the road. I spent several thousand dollars in repairs at a dodge dealership. Has there been a recall or other similar incidents? Thanks, kenneth lowrie

    ODI 10028817

  • January 20, 2003 · 49,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The passenger side upper ball joint failed at 49000 miles. The inspection and repair was performed by a dodge dealer. Luckily, there was not an accident involved but the problem was originally noticed when driving due to the front right wheel moving abnormally when making turns while driving. *la

    ODI 10047349

  • January 8, 2003 · 44,372 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    Annual inspection of 1999 durango "failed" due to unsafe ball joints and tie-rods. Ball joints and tie rods replaced at my own personal cost.*ak

    ODI 10102584

  • January 7, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle was taken to the dealership for an inspection, and the mechanic informed the consumer that the upper ball joints failed. *ak *sc *jb

    ODI 10053711

  • January 7, 2003 · 45,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING AFTER 45,000 MILES. *AK

    ODI 10029203

  • January 7, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    I read a newspaper article regarding ball joints on the 1998-2003 dodge durangos. I have a 1999 dodge durango and i had the upper and lower ball joints replaced at 54,000 miles (the vehicle was less than 4 years old). I was told at the time that the upper ball joints were in such bad condition that they were ready to snap. This is obviously not a problem that should occur at such low mileage. I had all of the ball…

    ODI 10029115

  • January 1, 2003 · 50,000 miles

    Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint

    1999 durango, am being told by mechanic that ball joints are bad and need replacing at 60,000 miles. This vehicle gets only highway miles, no rough stuff at all. Mechanic says front end shimmy (experienced for past 10,000 miles) is result of ball joint and tie rods failing. There is no way a correctly designed suspension system will fail in 50-60,000 highway miles. Chrysler needs to fix their error.*ak

    ODI 10028972

  • January 1, 2003

    Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    While traveling on highway vehicle will go from side to side and vibrate. Had to replace ball joints and tie rods. Please fill in additional information. Ts. *ak

    ODI 10001864

  • December 27, 2002 · 62,810 miles

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

    On december 27, 2002 i brought my dodge durango to just cruisin, inc to have my annual state inspection performed. I was notified that i failed inspection due to out of specification conditions on my front suspension. The vehicle had 62,810 miles at the time of this inspection. They notified me that they believed this to be a premature wearing of the parts. On 1/17/03, the ordered parts had been received, and i had…

    ODI 10028829