1999 Dodge Durango Mechanical Problems
- 16
- 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 16 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 10 records
- ball joint · 6 records
- upper ball · 5 records
- upper lower · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 5 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 100–150k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Automatic Transmission · Electrical System · Engine · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical
1999 dodge durango. Stall out while driving for no reason! Look at some of these websites.... Http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml 120 complaints of the same nature! Do something about this!!!! *tr
ODI 10360931
Automatic Transmission · Electrical · Electrical System · Fuel System, Other · Mechanical
Component: electrical system details: i own a 1999 dodge durango it has 130000 miles on for the past 2 months it just shuts off no power to gauges and engine dies just like i turned the engine off doesn't matter where you are just have to wait about 30 min and will start back up this is very dangerous to my family after searching the web for this problem i noticed several other people have the same problem this…
ODI 10282690
Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint
I am here to complain about the ball joints on our 1999 dodge durango! I just found out on monday that we have to replace them again. This will be the second time. First time was in 2004 w/ 65k miles on the vehicle. Now 3 years and 30k miles later i have to do it again!! First time cost me around 400 dollars and this time it will be around 325 b/c my friend works at the local shop! This can be very dangerous if the…
ODI 10198900
Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint
Unusual tire wear and noise from driver's side tire area for last several months. Premature severe failure of driver's side upper ball joint and lesser failure of passenger side upper ball joint. Both upper ball joints were replaced and realigned. *jb
ODI 10146739
Automatic Transmission · Engine And Engine Cooling · Mechanical
I purchased a 1999 durango in jan of 2000. I have had numerous problems including rebuilding the transmission. My biggest complaint is the engine sludge and spark knock. I have had the oil pump and screen replaced twice as well as the upper intake gaskets. It is my understanding that the upper intake gaskets leak internally causing oil consumption, spark knock, and eventually oil sludge and engine failure. Chrysler…
ODI 10168118
Mechanical · Suspension
(1) eighteen months prior to the accident, the upper and lower control arm assemblies were replaced by the dealer. (2) while driving, the right front wheel assembly collapsed causing a loss of control. Vehicle left the road, went through a utility pole, rolled twice causing a total loss of the vehicle. Police report indicates "it appears the accident was caused by mechanical failure." witness supports accuracy of…
Crash reported
ODI 10131649
Mechanical · Pads · Rotor
I have had to replace my ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango twice in three years. I also found out today that i needed a new hub assembly. I know there are lot of people experiencing similar problems with this vehicle and want to know if there is anything that can be done to have daimler/chrysler fix this problem. I also, know that there is a recall for 2000-2004 models, but what about 1999 models. It seems as…
ODI 10106214
Mechanical · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Upper Ball Joint
BALL JOINT REPAIRS, TIRES AND BRAKES. *JB
ODI 10104345
Engine · Mechanical · Unknown Or Other
1999 dodge durango engine ceases along with ball joint problems. I had to have my engine replaced in the 5 yrs that i have owned it twice! That is not normal on a vehicle that is suppose to be tough and get more than 36,000 miles to the engine! I have called damlier chrysler about the situation and they cannot compensate me in any way and he wasn't allowed to say if that was normal for a brand new truck to have the…
ODI 10096201
Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical
I purchassed a 1999 dodge durango on 4-30-03 after driving the vehicle for a week the oil engine light came on. The truck was towed in and i was told that the oil pump was clogged with sludge. The did 3 oil changes to flush the motor. On or about 6-23-03 while driving down the road the abs light came on and the front wheel locked up at 45 mph causing $2604.00 in dammage. I have done research and it seems to me that…
ODI 10066062
Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint
1999 dodge durango. - replacement of front end upper and lower ball joints at 59553 miles. Previously told that lubrication was all that was needed by dodge dealer. Later told that front end alignment could not be guaranteed when replacing wore tires. Now at 70k miles, the front end is squeaking again. Same sound that originally appeared at or near 30k miles. *jb
ODI 10098808
Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint
Non accident....referring to an article in the peru tribune, peru, indiana 7/22/2003 regarding dodge durango failure of the upper ball joints on the front suspension. We own a 1998 durango and in 1999 had the joints replaced and they are now again in need of replacement in 2003.*ak
ODI 10029131
Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical · Rotor · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
When i purchased the vehicle in june of 2002. The upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced. The vehicle had 49,000 miles on it. The cost was over $900.00. Less than a year later, at 62,000 miles the upper ball joint and tie rod ends and brakes and rotors need replaced. *ph
ODI 10030543
Control Arm · Mechanical
I have had my vehicle into two places for underbody inspections and m-59 dodge told me my ball joints (upper & lower) and control arms would need to be replaced. I had m-59 dodge replace them once at 44,000 miles on my '99 durango and now at 77,000 they say they need it again? So, i took it into anderson dodge for a second opinion and they said they were fine (good) actually. So, i checked defects off the nhsta…
ODI 10019010
Mechanical · Power Window Devices And Controls
Motors on the windows have failed three times in four years on two rear windows with very little use. *jb
ODI 10018617
Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint
BALL JOINT FAILURE @ 33,684 AND 45,000 MILES
ODI 10028846