1999 Dodge Durango Wheels 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:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 9 records
- front wheel · 4 records
- left rear · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Steering · Suspension · Wheels
Nut came off left front wheel bearing causing wheel to come off vehicle. When picking up pieces, i noticed that there is no cotter key to keep the nut from backing off. Had this happened at higher speeds, the result would have been very serious.
ODI 10731558
Suspension · Wheels
The front tires wore out very quickly, we replaced the tires and within a year they wore out again. Alignment has not helped. We took it in and found out the ball joints are bad. $1000 repair. *tr
ODI 10474359
Automatic Transmission · Labels · Seat Belts · Wheels
At christmastime our transmission began acting up. We believed the harsh winter weather was causing the problem bc once the engine heated up, the vehicle drove just fine. At any rate, we took in to be serviced in march and had the 4x4 rear differentials flushed and serviced and the fluid changed. While it was in for that repair (at a dealership) they called and said the 2 front ball joints needed to be replaced. We…
Crash reported
ODI 10121628
Wheels
While coming to a stop at 15 mph front passenger's side wheel came off. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10105349
Suspension · Wheels
While driving at any speed vehicle shook violently, and consumer heard a thumping sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced along with the bearings and both wheels. *ak *nm
ODI 10061364
Upper Ball Joint · Wheels
While driving, the consumer heard a grinding noise in the front end. The dealership indicated that 3 of the balls joints were defective, and needed to be replaced. Also, the front right wheel was loose. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10061526
Wheels
The passenger side front wheel fell off while driving 35 mph on the road. Driver was able to pull the vehicle off the road. No injuries were reported. Vehilce was towed to the dealer. The problem was undetermined at this time. *ak
ODI 10044903
Suspension · Wheels
We just had the right hub bearing changed in may 2003. Now the same bearing is bad again and the tie rod ends are going bad and the upper and lower ball joints (these problems are on both the left and right side) it just seems to me that this is an awful lot of problems for a truck that is only 4 yrs old. The extended warrenty i bought on it doesn't cover any thing but the hub bearings. We bought this because we…
ODI 10071128
Engine And Engine Cooling · Wheels
Ball joints are all defective and the freeze-out plug rusted causing fluid leakage.
ODI 10068921
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheels
Consumer stated that when he purchased tires in march of 2002 and wanted the tires aligned, he was told by dealer that ball joints were bad. Later, took vehicle to another dealer and was told that ball joints were alright. Then ,about 2-3 weeks later while putting brakes on vehicle dealer noticed that wheels were wobbly due to defective ball joints. However, since warranty expired consumer could not get help.*ak…
ODI 10040813
Suspension · Wheels
While driving approximately 45 mph, the left front wheel collapsed, and caused the vehicle to hit another vehicle. *ak *sc *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10044862
Engine And Engine Cooling · Power Train · Power Window Devices And Controls · Wheels
I have had the vehicle in the garage since july 28, 2003. It will work for a couple days then something else goes wrong. I am putting it back in the garage on friday due to more transmission problems. I have put way too much money into this vehicle. Something needs to be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ODI 10069562
Wheels
Left rear tire rim separated from the axle. Causing consumer to lose control. While driving around a small bend in the road the vehicle pulled to the left. The driver tried to steer the vehicle back into the right lane but lost control if the vehicle. It spun around, hit a barrier wall and came to rest facing traffic. The left rear wheel separated and was found across the highway. It was determined by an…
Crash reported
ODI 10038486
Axle Assembly · Wheels
Vehicle's left rear wheel separated from axle causing vehicle to go out of control. *mr the consumer had gone around a small bend and the vehicle pulled to the left. As the consumer tried to steer back into the lane, the vehicle went into the right lane. The consumer had no control of the steering. The consumer applied the brakes but the vehicle didn't slow down, instead it went out control and traveled backwards…
Crash reported
ODI 10034008
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
Wheels
Consumer noticed while traveling 50-55 mph and without any indication passenger's front wheel fell off. Dealer was contacted. *ak
ODI 10029928