1999 Dodge Durango Upper Ball Joint Problems

59,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely and needd to be replaced. *ak

ODI 10038270

74,000 miles

Automatic Transmission · Upper Ball Joint

While having vehicle serviced by a mechanic for a transmission leak, mechanic noticed that upper ball joint had worn and needed to be replaced.*ak

ODI 10034066

Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Brake Lights · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated the truck failed state vehicle inspection due to excessive wear and looseness of the front upper ball joints.*ak the abs light illuminated on the dashboard and the center brake lights was inoperative. The dealer replaced the anti-lock brake sensor and the light bulb had burned out. *jb

ODI 10032172

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer was hearing "knocking" noise from vehicle when driving or making turns. Dealer diagnosed excessive wear of the front and rear upper and lower ball joints and replaced them. *ak

ODI 10032094

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The front upper and lower ball joints are worn out and have to be replaced. The dealer will fix at owner's expense. *ak

ODI 10031990

71,000 miles

Disc · Upper Ball Joint

Upper ball joint wore prematurely. Also, when brakes are depressed there is a popping noise from the front end.*ak

ODI 10031987

55,571 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheels

Consumer stated that vehicle was taken in for a routine inspection, and mechanic noticed that front wheels were about to fall off due to ball joints being worn out.*ak

ODI 10031911

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

There was a problem with the ball joints. The dealer was contacted, and stated there were no recalls. The manufacturer stated there was an investigation going on, and to wait. *ak *scc *jb

ODI 10031861

Column · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states steering leakage and ball joint became loose and vehicle started pulling to left. Dealer serviced vehicle. Please provide any further information. *ph

ODI 10031768

Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated technician noticed inner tie rod and upper ball joint were worn and needed to be replace. Please provide further information. *ph

ODI 10031759

38,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Front tires are wearing excessively due to upper ball joints failure. Vehicle wouldn't pass inspection because the ball joint are hanging out, per inspector. *ph

ODI 10031705

70,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle experienced upper ball joint failure resulting in a severe mis-alignment of the vehicle's front end. *ph

ODI 10031660

Upper Ball Joint

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for brake servicing. Dealer inspected and diagnosed premature wearing of the upper ball joints and replaced.

ODI 10031599

80,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

The upper ball joint failed which caused the front tires to wear prematurely.*ak *jb *nlm

ODI 10031357

54,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated that vehicle was taken in for a oil change and was pulling to the right. Dealer stated that upper and lower ball joints have 2 inches of play, which could have caused the pulling to the right. *ak upper and lower ball joints were replaced.*ts

ODI 10031297

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for tire alignment. Dealer advised consumer could not service due to excessive wear of ball joints.*ak

ODI 10030194

Lower Ball Joint · Torsion Bar · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states that when turning corners heared a "clunking" noise, and experienced loss of vehicle control. Dealer diagnosed it as front suspension failure, and replaced the upper and lower ball joints, inner sway bar and bushings.*ak

ODI 10030193

Gear Box (Other Than Rack And Pinion) · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer took vehicle to mechanic for an alignment and tire rotation. Mechanic advised consumer could not perform alignment until all 4 ball joints were replaced due to being excessively worn. Also, mechanic indicated that ball joint failure has caused the gear box to leak.*ak

ODI 10030153

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer called complaining about having problems with lower and upper joint bolts. They have been replaced. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call, but consumer was aware of the preliminary evaluation that nhtsa was doing.*ak

ODI 10030007

35,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The consumer stated the ball joints failed on 2 different occasions. The mechanic was contacted, and the ball joints were replaced. A year and a half later, the mechanic replaced the left and right ball joints. *ak the first repair was under warranty and the second was an out of pocket expense to the consumer. *scc *jb

ODI 10029929

68,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle began vibrating and shaking excessively while driving. Dealer diagnosed that the front ball joints and bushings had failed.

ODI 10029882

40,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Per consumer vehicle failed inspection due to bad upper ball joints. Please provide more details.

ODI 10029858

Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states of having problems with ball joints. Please add more information. Mr

ODI 8021188

Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

While vehicle was getting an alignment, the upper ball joints were worn and needed to be replaced. Mechanic stated mileage seemd to be too low to have worn out upper ball joint.*ak lower balljoints were replaced as well and the right inner tie rod was replaced too. *tt

ODI 8007528