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.
Upper Ball Joint
Nhtsa action number : pe03032 nhtsa recall campaign number : n/a make : dodge model: durango manufacturer : daimlerchrysler corporation year : 1999 component : suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint the upper ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango were totally unserviceable with less than 60k miles. The right front was so bad, the service technician remarked that he was surprised that the wheel did not fall…
ODI 10028848
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Had taken vehicle for inspection in december 2002, and was informed upper ball joints needed replacing due to being worn out. At the next inspection, december 2003, the upper ball joints had the same problem again. In june 2004 the upper ball joints were replaced; in december 2004 the upper & lower ball joints had to be replaced after not passing inspection. There was no popping noise heard before each replacement…
ODI 10103579
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joint replacement repatedly, within 1 year.
ODI 10028834
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I had to replace the upper/lower ball joints on my 1999 durango. My vehicle at the time of the repair had 48,672 miles on it. The repair shop told me that this was a problem that may cause wheel separation as well as more suspension trouble, if not repaired.*ak
ODI 10028955
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Nhtsa action number : pe03032. I am the original owner. There was loud intermittent clicking and clunking noise from under the front end while driving normal streets and speeds. I took it to my mechanic. They said the front end, including the ball joints, looked like it had never been lubed. They lubed it, and the noise went away. I have subsequently had this shop perform the manufacturer's recommended periodic lube…
ODI 10045563
Automatic Transmission · Upper Ball Joint
I had to replace the upper ball joints (both sides) on my 99 durango when it had @ 50,000 miles. Brand new set of tires was wearing on the inside, took it to a mechanic and he said the ball joints were so bad he would not drive it across town. Replaced both ball joints and replaced tires. Then on feb. 20,2004 with 93,000 miles on it the transmission went out. Spent $600.00 on ball joints, $350.00 on tires, and…
ODI 10060861
Lower Ball Joint · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango - regarding suspension and steering. At 42,000 miles had to have left and right lower ball joints replaced, left and right upper control arms replaced. Chrysler would not cover total cost. My out of pocket cost was $728.45. *ak also dealer replaced leaking transfer case (a defect) no cost to me.
ODI 10028968
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature upper and lower balljoint failure on my vehicle. *ak
ODI 10028951
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle's ball joints failed prior to recall notification. The consumer request reimbursement for the cost of the repair. *nm the consumers vehicle was not listed in the recall. The consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of service. The consumer referenced # 10510673. *tc *jb
ODI 10110857
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
We bought our dodge durango with about 31,000 miles on it. After a few months around 49,000 miles we replaced the lower ball joints at a price of $600.00. We are now at 67,000 miles and we are need of replacing the upper ball joints. Around 60,000 miles we had to get the front evaparator core replaced. This has also had us to pay out another $900.00 to fix this problem. *ak
ODI 10045747
Upper Ball Joint
Left upper ball joint is worn out and needs to be replaced. Contacted dealer. Please provide further information. *ak
ODI 8019087
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joints are wearing prematurely. Dealer notified. The dealer replaced the upper and lower ball joints on both side of the vehicle. *ak *nlm
ODI 10031571
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Pads · Shock Absorber · Tread/Belt · Upper Ball Joint
When i pushased my 1999 dodge durango the brakes was nosiy...took it back to the dealer.they charged me $90.00 to do a brake service.after the brakes was used a couple of times they started making nosie again...took it back and dealer stated that it was the pads and they could not do anything about it. Well after that i was fed up with them and took it to a goodyear shop where they replaced the brakes.(stopped the…
ODI 10028925
Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
Front upper ball joints failed at 36,000 miles. Then 20,000 miles later, the wheel bearings failed.*ak
ODI 10044930
Upper Ball Joint
My 1999 dodge durango upper ball joints failed. Had to have them replaced when vechile was out of warranty. This is the same situation as the recent recall of the 2000-2003 durangos.*ak
ODI 10102512
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I own a 1999 dodge durango and had to have the ball joints replaced last year. The mechanic said it was premature failure...that they shouldn't have worn out that fast. The repair cost me $472.42. When the recall is published/finalized what type of reimbursement are those of us who already replaced the ball joints going to receive? How soon will the recall go into affect? I love my durango, but in the 3 years i've…
ODI 10045182
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature failure of ball joints on 1999 dodge durango. *ak
ODI 10102937
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint
Dodge durango 1 service brakes - warped rotors locking brakes even with antilock system ball joints - premature wear, leading to poor steering response. *ak
ODI 10036686
Upper Ball Joint
While driving 30 mph consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, the vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Mechanic inspected the vehicle and determined that both frontal upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10103546
Upper Ball Joint
I went to the dodge dealer complaining that the steering was loose and somewhat uncontrollable on certain pavement and was told it may be out of alignment and asked about any recalls, which i was told there were none.when i took the vehicle to the most reputable alignment shop in the area , i was told the ball joints were extremely worn and needed to be replaced. I had all 4 ball joints replaced at the shop's…
ODI 10104444
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Both the upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced at 39,327 miles. At first i thought it was just a coincidence, however i now realize that this is a ongoing problems with the vehicle. The work was done while i was traveling on vacation at a goodyear dealer
ODI 10028942
Upper Ball Joint
The uper ball joints prematurely wore out. I had to replace them at 40k miles in july 2002.*ak
ODI 10050774
Control Arm · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer took the vehicle to get new tires, but was told by the mechanic the upper ball joints had excessive wear. *ak also the control arms were replaced. *jb
ODI 10029963
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 65 mph, the front ball joints snapped, causing the front drivers' side tire to disconnect from the vehicle. The consumer managed to pull over and had the vehicle towed. *ak the ball joints, nuts, struts, rotor, and knuckle(s) were replaced. An additional tire and cap were purchased for the inside tire wear and all the tires were replaced. The tire wear remained abnormal. *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10046054
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer states that the upper ball joint is wearing out prematurely.*ak
ODI 10031356