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.
Upper Ball Joint
The front end made a banging sound. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and it was determined the upper ball joints were defective. This vehicle was not included in the ball joint nhtsa recall 04v596000. *ak
ODI 10106677
Engine And Engine Cooling · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer was driving on the highway and suddenly engine's oil pressure meter dropped to zero. Then, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. She took vehicle to dealer to get serviced, but the engine light still came on. Also, mechanic determined that the vehicle had worn out upper and lower ball joints. Vehicle could not pass inspection due to the engine light.*ak
ODI 10105178
Upper Ball Joint
UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK
ODI 10104272
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The upper and lower ball joints, were discovered defective while consumer was having the vehicle engine tuned. The consumer was not included in the ball joint nhtsa recall campaign 04v596000. *ak *tc
ODI 10108915
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer complained about an upper ball joint problem. Consumer was having new tires installed, and also requested an alignment. Consumer was told that the ball joints were defective, and there was play in the steering wheel. An alignment could not be done until the ball joints were replaced. Currently, the manufacturer is only willing to pay 50% of the defect, but will not pay the total cost. *ak
ODI 10105321
Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle was taken to for regular maintenance with resulted in showing that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. Consumer had no signs of defect prior to this occasion. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak
ODI 10105294
Upper Ball Joint
A knocking noise was coming from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that driver's side and passenger's side upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that she purchased new tires and they cupped in no time due to bad ball joints. The consumer was told that the small ball joints are the same ball joints in a recall for another year/model. *tc
ODI 10105114
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Heard of recall of part on later models. Tires wearing very badly. Had mechanic check out the ball joints. *ak
ODI 10104285
Upper Ball Joint
The mechanic noticed that the front upper ball joints were bad while performing a routine tune up service on the truck. *jb
ODI 10105011
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 30 mph vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that both frontal and rear upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10107279
Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle was taken in for regular maintenance and the results showed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The consumer had no apparent signs of defect prior to the maintenance. *jb
ODI 10105209
Upper Ball Joint
While the tires were being rotated at the dealer. Mechanic determined that both upper ball joints needed to be replaced. Consumer stated this problem occurred once before. *ak
ODI 10105166
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
During inspection, the consumer was informed that the upper/lower ball joints were worn. The dealership repaired the problem. *ak *tt
ODI 10107152
Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
Vehicle vibrated while driving 20 mph or more and a knocking noise was heard when turning. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joint and the upper control arm on driver's side needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10103771
Lower Arm · Upper Ball Joint
Premature wear of upper control arms, bushings and balljoints and lower control arm bushings on my 1999 dodge durango at 77,000 miles. Squeak was identified as the above problem by a technician named bill blackwood at allen samuels dodge in fort worth, texas on 12/14/04. The cost of repairs was said to be $2,312.54 (an unreasonable amount!). The service representative, mr. Terry weber, admitted a problem with these…
ODI 10102984
Upper Ball Joint
I have been following the recall requests with diamler-chrysler and the failing ball joints on the dodge durango. It appears that currently only the 2000 to 2003 models are being covered. This is somewhat appalling as the 1998 and 1999 dodge durangos suffer from the same problem. I curremtly own a 1999 model and presently the upper ball joints are failing. Why are the 1998 and 1999 models not included in the…
ODI 10102921
Upper Ball Joint
While the consumer was replacing the front brakes, he notice that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10105008
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joint manufacturers defect for 1999 dodge durango slt 4x4. Recall was recently issued for 2000-2003 dodge dakota's and durango's, but should also include the 1998 and 1999 years. All years of the 1st generation durango's use the same defective ball joints.*jb
ODI 10102756
Upper Ball Joint
I had the upper and lower ball joints in my 99 durango replaced 7/03 by my servicing dealer. In 5/04 i again needed to replace the upper ball joints, again done by my local dealer. I was driving and heard a loud grinding and squeaking noise in the front end of my vehicle along with vibration. It appears that once again i need new ball joints. This will be the third time in less than 2 years i have to replace the…
ODI 10102686
Upper Ball Joint
The upper ball joints wore out prematurely. A recall for the part was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak
ODI 10109121
Upper Ball Joint
The front wheels would wobble while driving 55-60 mph. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the front upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. *jb
ODI 10108541
Hinge And Attachments · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
See attached letter to daimler chrysler. The complaint involves the failure of my dodge durango. My car pulled to the right, even though my steering wheel was straight. I have the precise suspension system and ball joints on my automobile, as the recently-recalled 2000 - 2003 dodge durangos. Yet the 1998 and 1999 models were not included in the recall. I had my automobile repaired for $1,139.40 to avoid injury to…
ODI 10104001
Upper Ball Joint
A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front driver's side and passenger side ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak
ODI 10103554
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Failure of upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 durango. I was told if i didn't replace the uppers my tires could fall off and if i didn't replace the lowers i could loose my ability to steer.*ak
ODI 10102923
Upper Ball Joint
While having a routine oil change performed, the mechanic noticed that the upper ball joints were corroded and needed to be replaced. The ball joints were replaced. *jb
ODI 10105489