1999 Dodge Durango Front Problems
- 71
- 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 71 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Control Arm · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 20 |
| 30–60k mi | 16 |
| 100–150k mi | 9 |
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Front
Too many owners seem to be uniformed of the risks associated with the front-end design flaw of the dodge durango. Needing upper and/or lower ball joints and control arm replacements at 50k or less should not be the responsibility of the customer. The main issue lies in the fact that this flaw requires the customer to pay for the fixes without any change in design so the need for future replacement falls on the…
ODI 10068039
Equipment · Front
Failure has not occurred as of yet, but have had entire front-end replaced on vehicle on 9/12/2002. On 3/31/2004 we had vehicle checked again and was told by the dealership that the left side lower control are was worn and will need to be replaced again soon. I have receipts and quotes from dealership and will be happy to submit copies. *jb
ODI 10082450
Front
The front suspension ball joints and tie rods on my dodge durango 1999 are worn out prematurely. Occasionally when the steering wheel is turned, the front suspension makes a popping noise.*ak
ODI 10060691
Front
Front suspension making popping sounds when turning...related to ongoing nhtsa investigation....would like recall to replace worn parts...this is not normal wear....manufacturer should repair at no charge to owner.
ODI 10060812
Front
1)front brakes locked up,causing brake pad to break damaging rotors. 2)noise in front end,lift up front to check it out only to find wheel ready to fall off.wheel bearings shot. 3)took vehicle to dealer to get wheel bearing fixed,was told along with the wheel bearings that the rotors and brake pads are shot again. 4)to top it all off the dealer told me i need all upper and lower ball joints and the front end…
ODI 10060747
Front
Front end squeaks and produces a loud knocking noise. Dealer states there is no defect.*ak
ODI 10062814
Front
While turning consumer heard a loud grinding noise coming from the front end. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak
ODI 10061552
Front
While making right hand turns, the consumer would hear a loud noise coming from the front end. The dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information. The cause was not determine.
ODI 10061344
Front
I am the original owner of a 1999 dodge durango that has upper/lower ball joint wear at low mileage. I brought my vehicle into a dealership and was quoted $1200 for parts and labor. I started experiencing these problems at 54000 miles! This seems to be a design flaw. I would hope the nhtsa would issue a recall before someone's life is taken. *nm
ODI 10062450
Door · Front · High/Low Beam Dimmer Switch · Power Window Devices And Controls · Switch
While driving our durango at night and switching the lights from bright to dim i have had the headlights go out. The last time the headlights went out, i had used my brights while taking country roads, but when i got on the major highway, i-35 my headlights went out completely. I was unable to pull off the side of the road and it was very frightening. I have had this happen when i went from bright to dim once before…
ODI 10057127
Front
The front end of my 1999 dodge durango started making noises around 50,000 miles. I carried it to a dodge dealer where they informed me that the ball joints and the front suspension bushings were worn and required replacing. They further stated the reason was that there is no way to lubricate the joints. The costto replace is $800. This is to soon for this to be wearing out.
ODI 10060838
Front
My wife's 1999 garage-kept durango with only 25,600 miles on it is at the dodge dealer right now having both lower ball joints replaced. Cost estimate is $560. I took the truck in to have the suspension inspected based largely upon the media coverage of this defect, and the info i gleened from this usefull nhtsa database. I just called the dodge contact-us phone number, and documented my complaint. The polite woman…
ODI 10050999
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance, and dealer found that the vehicle needed new bushings and ball joints. *ak *sc
ODI 10046681
Front
Right upper control arm came loose causing popping, binding and steering control problems. Also, upper and lower right ball joints were worn out. Had to have the right front suspension repaired at 73,600 miles. Now two weeks after, the left front is doing the same and needs repairing. Also, having other squeaking and grinding somewhere in the suspension that has not yet been determined what is causing it. It is a…
ODI 10045666
Front
There was a loud squeaking noise in the front end of the vehicle while in motion. Upon inspection of vehicle by the dealership, they noticed that the sway bar bushings collapsed. *ak *scc *jb
ODI 10046334
Front
On 09-16-03 i took our 1999 durango to a local dealership for a grinding noise in the front end (i suspected it to be wheel bearings). The durango only had 50,000 miles on it and i learned that it needed wheel bearing/hub assemblies on both sides. That cost me nearly $900 and now only 1 month later i am faced with replacing upper ball joints and control arms on both sides. The dealership and daimler chrysler are no…
ODI 10045136
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
I own a 1999 dodge durango which had to have the upper and lower ball joints as well as the control arms replaced at a cost of $1200. As an owner of a durango, i do not feel the recall should be limited to model years 2000 to 2003. It is evident that the faulty parts used by dodge were used in model years prior to 2000. *jb
ODI 10102739
Front
Premature failure of front suspension, parts are worn out. Cannot even align vehicle. Dangerous condition. Possibility to have to replace entire front suspension arms. Mileage: 55000
ODI 10031053
Control Arm · Front · Hub · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
Premature deterioration of front end components resulting in a $1300 repair bill at 70,000 miles. Vehicle became unsafe to drive.*ak
ODI 10032638
Front
I was driving my durango on a [redacted] and went around a corner when i heard a loud pop and my steering center changed. Took it to the dealer who realigned it and sent me on my way. I have had poping noises coming from the front end for quite a while, and have reported it my dealer who was "unable to replicate the problem".*ak
ODI 10091354
Front
While having routine maintenance work performed on our car, it was noted that the front suspension ball joints on our '99 durango are "dangerously" worn out. The repair facility mentioned that the same problem has been noted on all durangos that have come through their shop and that such premature wear is not common.*ak
ODI 10030634
Front
Front end suspension squeaks horribly. Embarrassing to drive at times. I have been told by the dealer that i need to have both upper and lower control arms/ ball joints replaced on both sides. By viewing the complaints file i see this is common and don't see the sense in replacing them only to have them go bad again. Dodge needs to do something about this problem with this suv and stop giving their consumers grief.…
ODI 10028880
Abs Warning Light · Automatic Transmission · Front · Pressure Relief Devices
Front suspension/ball bearings completely gone. Oil pressure gage drops to 0 even after having the oil changed. Transmission problems. Abs and brake light stays on.
ODI 10036755
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Re: 1999 dodge durango front suspension i just had to replace all four ball joints, and both tie rod ends on this vehicle at 59,000 miles of light on road usage. I have run previous vehicles to over 200,000 miles without any front work required. I consider this to be a defect in design.*ak
ODI 10030740
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I would like to file a complaint about a defect in the dodge durango ball joints. In usa today, dated: july 22, 2003, there was a article indicating that federal regulators are investigating the dodge durango suv for a defect that could cause the front wheels to separate from the vehicle because the ball joints had worn out and the vehicle suspension to collapse. I have an 1999 durango with roughly 30k miles. In may…
ODI 10029005