1999 Dodge Durango Upper Ball Joint Problems

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Request reimbursement for ball joint repair. *ph consumer found out after being informed by a television program about the excessive wearing of the ball joints associated with other dodge durango vehicles which was experienced by the consumer. *la

ODI 10064991

Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

When turning the steering wheel to the left or right, the consumer would hear a clicking sound. The vehicle was serviced, and the dealer informed the consumer that the ball joints and the tie rods were loose. *ak while the vehicle was in motion, there was a loud squealing sound and when a bump was hit, the front end squeaked loudly. *sc *jb

ODI 10064735

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection , and mechanic determined the need to replace the upper and lower ball joints. *ak

ODI 10063551

70,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

The ball joints on the passenger broke. A mechanic indicated that this happened after lifting vehicle up on the lift. *ak

ODI 10063305

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Steering shook violently and became hard. Then, noise came from the front wheel. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by technician, and technician determined that ball joints needed replacement. *ak

ODI 10062995

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While backing out of the driveway at less than 5 mph right front wheel separated without any indication from the truck. This caused the truck to drop to the ground immediately. After the truck was inspected consumer was informed that the problem was due to upper ball joints wearing out. *ak

ODI 10062960

Upper Ball Joint

After having serviced the vehicl technician determined that upper ball joints needed replacement. *ak

ODI 10062936

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While having vehicle serviced technician determined that right upper and lower ball joint needed replacement. *ak

ODI 10062925

42,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for ball joint problem. At 42,000 miles upper and lower ball joints were worn out, and were replaced by mechanic.*ak

ODI 10062865

58,000 miles

Front · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

The upper and lower ball joints, the tie rod ends and the sway bar have been replaced twice. Also the front hubs have been replaced three times. The dealer cannot determine why the parts keep failing after a short period of time. Please provide further details.*ak

ODI 10061807

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Front ball joint bearings are squeaking when vehicle goes over bumps. Mechanic states that the wheel may come off.*ak

ODI 10061609

94,750 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem which was causing front end noise. Consumer took vehicle to dodge dealer, and was told that she was driving on bad tires. Later, was told that ball joints were defective.*ak

ODI 10061532

16,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 16,000 MILES AND 34,000 MILES. *AK

ODI 10061527

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

During a vehicle inspection technician determined that ball joints wore out prematurely. This was the second time that ball joints had to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10061499

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving a clanking noise came from the front end. Mechanic put the vehicle on the lift, and determined that upper and lower ball joints were defective. *ak

ODI 10061477

85,000 miles

Constant Velocity Joint · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Ball joints were replaced at 85,000 miles. Currently, the cv joints need to be replaced. *ak

Fire reported

ODI 10061409

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

When driving over bumps front end pulsated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, and mechanic could not do the alignment because the ball joints were defective. *ak

ODI 10061355

87,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving over bumps vehicle made a squeaking noise. Consumer suspected the problem was caused by defective ball joints. Consumer will have the vehicle inspected. *ak

ODI 10061332

Arm · Hub · Upper Ball Joint

Had taken vehicle to an independent tire mechanic for replacement of tires. While replacing the tires mechanic determined that front upper ball joints were worn out. This problem was causing front wheel spindle and hub to move very easily. The upper ball joints were replaced. *ak

ODI 10061304

98,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. While driving 25 mph driver noticed a noise in the front of the vehicle. Later, the wheel on the front driver's side came off. *ak *nm

ODI 10061297

46,000 miles

Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

While driving wheels shook erratically. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, who determined that upper ball joints and the inner tie rods needed to be replaced at 46,000 miles. *ak

ODI 10057703

60,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

While driving consumer heard a popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Dealer indicated noise was due to premature wear of the upper ball joints. *ak

ODI 10057496

47,000 miles

Constant Velocity Joint · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving vehicle was shaking and heard noise coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to good year to perform a front alignment. Technician determined that upper ball joints, lower ball joints, and the constant velocity joint needed to be replaced at owner expense of $1000.00.*ak

ODI 10057450

48,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving at any speed consumer noticed vehicle was swaying. Vehicle was serviced, and technician determined front ball joints wore out. *ak

ODI 10055975

70,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. *ak the consumer's vehicle failed inspection because of worn out ball joints. The consumer believes a recall should be initiated. *nm

ODI 10055602