1. Dodge Durango
  2. Problems
  3. 1999
  4. Upper Ball Joint

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.

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Dodge durango 1999 ball joints replaced. *bf the consumer believes the 1999 dodge durango should be included in the current recall. *nm

    ODI 10113338

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the upper ball joint on the consumer's vehicle popped off and caused the front end to collapse. *nm

    ODI 10113335

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer would like to know why his vehicle is not included in the recall. *nm

    ODI 10113330

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer does not understand why the ball joints on his vehicle weren't recalled. *nm

    ODI 10113327

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Front end ball joints on the dodge durango failed while driving at a low speed. *bf *nm

    ODI 10112948

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Recall campaign: the consumer received recall notification d47 however he feel that the offered rectification of the upper ball joint defect does not go far enough. *nm the consumer owns a 1999 dodge durango and a 2001 dodge dakota. Both vehicle's had upper and lower ball joint failures. The repairs were made prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The consumer request reimbursement for both vehicle's *nm

    ODI 10111183

  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer believes he has ball joint or severe brake problem. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10108692

  • 55,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle's ball joints failed. The consumer read about a ball joint recall on the 2000-2004 durango's. The consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 durangos when it has the exact problem as 2000-2004 models. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 55000 miles on it at the time of failure. *tc *jb

    ODI 10108690

  • Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle ball joints failed. The consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 durango's when it has the problem problems as 2000-03 model years. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10108687

  • Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer owns a own 1999 dodge durango that has ball joint issues. Consumer wants to know why the 1999 durangos were not included in the ball joint recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10108685

  • 65,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The ball joints failed. The vehicle has the same problem as 2000 and later models. The consumer wants the manufacturer to cover the cost of repairing this failure. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 65000 miles at the time of failure. *tc *jb

    ODI 10108617

  • Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle's faulty ball joint caused noise in the front end of the vehicle. The ball joints were replaced and the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the repairs. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10108610

  • 29,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle's ball joints failed. It had same problem as 2000 and up models which were recalled. The consumer wants to know why the manufacturer didn't include the 1998 and 1999 durango's in the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc the first ball joint failure was at 29000 miles, the next failure was at 69000 miles. *jb

    ODI 10108607

  • Air Conditioner · Engine · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Power Window Devices And Controls · Upper Ball Joint

    Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failure. It has same problem as 2000 and up models. The consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 model. *bf *nm the exhaust manifold had gone bad and was replaced, the drivers side window was inoperative and was replaced three times, and the a/c had gone out. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the engine had a ping sound and was repaired 4 times but still…

    ODI 10108605

  • Upper Ball Joint

    The vehicle's ball joints failed. The vehicle had the same symptoms as the recalled 2000 and older models. Consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10108600

  • Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer owns a 1999 durango and had to have both set of ball joints replaced with dodge original parts. The consumer is concerned that the problem may recur. The consumer believes that nhtsa needs to include the 1998-99 dodge durango's in the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10108598

  • Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer's vehicle had the same ball joint problem as described in the ball joint recall for the 2000-2003 model years. The consumer wants to know why the 1999 model was excluded from the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10108588

  • Upper Ball Joint

    The 1999 dodge durango upper ball joints had to be replaced. Consumer wants to know why the 1999 durango was not included in the recall. *bf *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10107476

  • Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer's 1999 durangos ball joint wore out very early. The 2000 durango was recalled fro the upper ball joints but not the 1999. The consumer read about many 1998's durango failures also. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

    ODI 10107469

  • 50,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer's 1999 durango had the same upper ball joint problem as the 2000-2003 models which were recalled. Consumer wants to know why the 1999 models were not added to the recall. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 50000 miles on it at the time of failure. *tc *jb

    ODI 10107465

  • 50,000 miles

    Automatic Transmission · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Complaint regarding the ball joints on a 1999 dodge durango.*mr the vehicles transmission was replaced at 50000 miles. Now the vehicle ball joints are failing prematurely. The consumer would like to know how long it will take to recall this problem. *nm

    ODI 10081595

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    After inspecting the vehicle technician determined that upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

    ODI 10068614

  • 60,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Badly worn ball joints. (nar) *ph the consumers vehicle was unable to pass through inspection, dealer was notified. *cb

    ODI 10066971

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    After inspecting the vehicle a technician determined that upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

    ODI 10066835

  • 70,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for maintenance when it was discovered that the ball joints were so bad that the wheels in front were very close to coming off. Consumer had vehicle towed. *ak

    ODI 10066776