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
Dt: consumer had a 1999, dodge, durango. There was a recall for later models, and the same problem was happening with this vehicle. It was inspected on july 25, 2005, and the upper and lower ball joints were defective. The tires were rubbing against the frame. Daimler chrysler stated that because the vehicle was not part of the recall they will not pay for repairs. This was noticed approximately a month ago when…
ODI 10130052
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My wife and i purchased a used 1999 dodge durango slt 5.9l in october of 2003. The durango had approximately 55,000 miles. For the past few months we have noticed an odd ticking or clicking sound while turning corners. On 6/25/2005 (with approximately 77,000 miles) we replaced the front tires as they were very unevenly worn. While checking the wheels we noticed that both the upper and lower ball joints had failed on…
ODI 10126702
Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Replacement of worn front end suspension ball joints and tie rod end was necessary due to defective design. *nm
ODI 10147175
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: contact had to have all four ball joints replaced on 1999, dodge, durango. This vehicle did not fall under the recall campaign. The mechanic that replaced the ball joints stated the replacement was due to poor design of the vehicle. *ak
ODI 10126475
Upper Ball Joint
Dt: contact states while driving there was a ticking noise. Service dealer stated the left front ball joint needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10126015
Lower Ball Joint · Pads · Shock Absorber · Upper Ball Joint
Dt:consumer noticed that vehicle started riding rough. Consumer replaced shocks, but the front end still seemed to ride rough enough to feel all bumps in road. Consumer had brake pads changed and the mechanic showed consumer that ball joints were bad. Mechanic checked both top and bottom ball joint on driver's side. Ball joints showed lots of wear. Then, mechanic checked passenger side to find that more slack was in…
ODI 10125553
Upper Ball Joint
I noticed while driving my 1999 dodge durrango, at speeds in excess of 45 mph, that the front end shook excessively. I took my 99 durrango to the local dodge dealer, and asked about a recall that i was told about. The service manager at the dealership told me it was for 2000's not 99's. Then he proceded to tell me that the 2000 and the 99 upper control arm and ball joint assembly were exactly the same part. But, he…
ODI 10125423
Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
Suspension fron control arm upper ball joint and control arm - failure
ODI 10124901
Upper Ball Joint
Dt: contact states: premature wear of upper ball joints and front suspension. Dealer t said car was not under recall. Also, called daimler chrysler and they told him the same thing.*ak
ODI 10126650
Lower Ball Joint · Tires · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: in 2003 i had ball joints, upper and lower replaced, also tires were replaced. The arms were replaced prior to that. Dealer is now recommending the ball joints and tires be replaced again at cost $1200 for ball joints plus the cost of tires. The dealer had no idea why this would happen. I consumer called manufacturer, and they could not help. The only recall was for the years of 2000-2003, consumer's vehicle…
ODI 10125546
Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango. Ball joints and tie rod needed to be replaced because they were completely broken. I saw the recall notice on the 2003 durango and believe that my 1999 durango experienced the same failure.
ODI 10124496
Constant Velocity Joint · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: consumer states: the upper and lower ball joints on the front end on both sides are completely gone. Vehicle shakes and rattles uncontrollably. Bought used a year and half ago, also, the u joints were replaced 2 weeks after purchase. Have to have both hands on the wheel to control. Talked to chrysler , and they recognized there was a problem, and will pay for upper ball joints, consumer will hav eto pay for…
ODI 10121932
Upper Ball Joint
Dt consumer states when the wheel was turned to the right, the vehicle would jerk and pull to the right. The vehicle has been serviced. *jb the upper ball joint were replaced to correct this problem. *nm
ODI 10121175
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I took my 1999 dodge durango into have the tires rotated. The auto tech said both the upper ball joints were failing on both sides and the lower ball joint on the left side along with the tie-rods. My durango has 100,000 miles on it. I was told by the manager of the service department that durangos were know for ball joint problems and that they have had recalls. I see the 2000 durangos have had recalls, what about…
ODI 10120595
Equipment · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Brought 99 durang. In for front end alig. Was told $ 1600 in repairs needed, guess what? Yup, upperand lower ball joints,inner control rods and shocks, well the shocks seem fine but the rest is a mess, called dealer ira dodge,and they said only recall was for a 2000 and up.i asked if it was nomal for all four ball joints to go at 64k(it could have been earlier i need new tires at the time inner wheel was wearing) he…
ODI 10121233
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 1999 dodge durango which has lower & upper ball joints that need to be replaced and on 33269 miles on the vehicle. I don't know what to do but the dealership says it is my problem, that my year is not on the recall list.
ODI 10120457
Upper Ball Joint
Ea03023 ball joints on the 1999 dodge durango.*mr consumer wants to know why there are no recall on the 1999 dodge durango when they have the same problems as the newer models. *bf
ODI 10122641
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I took my 1999 dodge durango slt 4x4 to have an alignment and i was told that the alignment ws fine but that the front ball joints were failing. The serviceman told me that all 2000 and later model durango's were recalled to replace the parts. He also told me that my vehicles parts were the same as the 2000 year models that were recalled. The recall was because the ball joints had failed causing several accidents.…
ODI 10119897
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer stated: when driving down the road the steering wheel would shake badly, and there was a clanking noise every once in awhile. Dealership replaced all 4 ball joints on the front end suspension. *ak *sb
ODI 10122117
Upper Ball Joint
Dt; the ball joints failed at 58,230 miles when the consumer went for the state inspection. *jb
ODI 10120840
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint · Vehicle Speed Control · Wheel Bearing
Started with rebuilt transmission, then sludged in motor. Had to replace motor with only 120,000 miles motor and transmission 5,000. Also had to replace ball joints, tie rods and bearings cost $1,000*ak
ODI 10118101
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Ball joints were completely worn to a serious hazard. Mechanic said ball joints so bad car wheels could fall off. We have a 1999 slt dodge durango seems almost criminal that only 2000-2003 ball joints on these cars have recalls. My 17 yr old drives my car.i also have two other children younger. Ps i looked up our car found three recalls, we have never been notified by the dealer county chrysler in hamburg pa. We…
ODI 10117973
Upper Ball Joint
I bought my 1999 dodge durango back in may 2003. I had it for almost one year and brought it in for some maintenance. They told me 3 of the 4 ball joints were bad and the fourth one was still within spec, whatever that is. I was also told that one ball joint was about to come apart if i had waited any longer. I had them replaced at a cost of $716. I then continuewd to keep up on the maintenance of them by greasing…
ODI 10123721
Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango began to shake when brakes are applied. Have been to the local dodge dealer. They have notified me that the problem is due to worn upper ball joints. These ball joints are part of a recall for 2000-2004 dodge durangos.*ak i have contacted chrysler to ask for assistance in replacing the upper ball joints due to the problem that i have experienced. They have denied my request. They have agreed that…
ODI 10114057
Lower Ball Joint · Shock Absorber · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Upper and lower ball joints,tie rod,and shocks replaced at 45,000 miles. *ak
ODI 10113962