1999 Dodge Durango Upper Ball Joint Problems

63,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer complained about defective upper and lower ball joints. *ak *nm

ODI 10055435

53,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive) · Upper Ball Joint

During a vehicle state inspection mechanic found the upper and lower ball joints were wornout. Also the transfer case was not shifting properly. *ak

ODI 10055340

73,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Front end shook very hard at high speeds. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the left and right lower and upper ball joints. *ak

ODI 10053695

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving vehicle made a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to mechanic and mechanic stated the ball joints were defective. *ak

ODI 10053631

29,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer complained about front end suspension problems, including ball joints. *ak (upper and lower ball joints) *sc the consumer stated the ball joints were replaced at 33,000 and needs to replaced again at 59,000. *jb

ODI 10051947

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

When driving, braking or going over bumps, the ball joints would make a popping noise. *ak *sc *jb

ODI 10051856

36,000 miles

Belts And Associated Pulleys · Control Unit/Module · Cooling System · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer complained about a host of problems which included anti-lock brake sensor replacement along with 2 water pumps, and a belt. Also,consumer complained about a serious suspension problem which involved front upper and lower ball joints.*ak

ODI 10050323

40,000 miles

Automatic Transmission · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While having the truck serviced the consumer asked the dealership to inspect the ball joints. Upon inspection the dealership noticed that all four ball joints were bad. *nlm the vehicle would also jump forward while in the park position. *sc

ODI 10048625

33,942 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The vehicle experienced problems with the ball joints. The owner took the vehicle to a shop to get an alignment. The consumer was told by the mechanic that the vehicle could not be aligned because the ball joints were bad. The vehicle had less than 34,000 miles. *ph *nm

ODI 10048436

97,600 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The consumer had difficulty steering the vehicle because of the defective upper and lower ball joints. *ak *scc *jb

ODI 10046707

80,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle's front end vibrated at speed of 30 mph and faster. This occurred because upper/lower ball joints were defective and were replaced.*ak

ODI 10046502

73,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

When turning right/left there is a clicking/squeaking and popping noise coming from upper and lower ball joints. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the upper and lower ball joints at 73,000 miles. *ak

ODI 10046380

Lower Ball Joint · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer complained about front end problems, including brake rotors/ and ball joints, both upper and lower. Consumer stated that those occurrences took place long before the tv news of last thursday 10-30-2003 about ball joint failures. *ak

ODI 10046354

51,500 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Pads · Rotor · Shock Absorber · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. This was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced.*ak

ODI 10046282

80,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving at any speed there was a knocking noise coming from the front tires. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they indicated that the noise was due to defective upper/lower ball joints. *ak

ODI 10046221

Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle vibrated at any speed. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer replaced the upper ball joints. *ak

ODI 10046144

38,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

While driving at any speed consumer heard a noise from the front of the truck. After being serviced for brakes the cause was identified as the ball joints malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10044984

76,400 miles

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

While driving at normal speed vehicle made a squeaking noise and vibrated at 60 mph. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer stated upper and lower ball joints were defective/two inner tie rods broke, and right axle seal leaked. *ak

ODI 10044967

70,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle makes a squeaking and popping noise when making a turn. Dealership indicated this was a result of the front upper ball joint failure. *ak

ODI 10044931

98,151 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle was taken for a routing inspection, and inspector noticed that all four ball joints felled prematurely. *ak

ODI 10044263

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated vehicle failed state inspection due to defective ball joints. *ak

ODI 10042103

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states while having vehicle serviced technician noticed both front ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10040756

48,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

Upper/ lower ball joints, and tie rods needed to be replaced due to premature wear, per dealership. *ak

ODI 10040200

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated while having vehicle serviced technician noticed upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10039927

44,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

While driving the consumer had no control of the front end. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who stated that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10038445