2000 Dodge Durango Lower Ball Joint Problems
- 144
- 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 144 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 117 records
- lower ball · 52 records
- ball joint · 44 records
- upper lower · 30 records
- upper ball · 17 records
- needed replaced · 17 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 48 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · Upper Ball Joint
Lower ball joint failure/wheel bearing failure for 2000 dodge durango. They were replaced in oct 2002 also. The upper ball joints were replaced in dec 04. On june 1 the lowers have to be replaced again and dodge will not do anything. There is only 83k on this car. *jb
ODI 10158755
Lower Ball Joint
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, there were problems with the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who indicated the recall #04v596000 was performed on one of the ball joints. The recall indicated a remedy repair for both ball joints. The contact expected the dealership to perform the replacement of the affected ball joint.
ODI 10165047
Lower Ball Joint · Steering
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The vehicle was brought to the dealer to perform recall 04v596000 repairs. Immediately after the vehicle was repaired the steering assembly shifted and the contact was unable to drive the vehicle forward. The vehicle was involved in collisions prior to it being purchased by the contact, w3hich may have contributed to the failure. The dealer did not correct the failure, and…
ODI 10187934
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: contact stated on 8-9-05 received a recall concerning the ball joints on 2000 dodge durango. Eight months ago when she heard about the recall she called the garage, and they told her they were out of the parts and would call her back in a few weeks. They went on to say it was not serious and she did not need to be concerned. After one month she called them back, and they said they had the parts but missed…
ODI 10132119
Lower Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango developed problems with the upper ball joints.***no answer required***. *mr the consumer was told the lower ball joints were bad and beyond local safety inspection specifications. The mechanic stated the lower ball joints were caused by the upper ball joints being out so badly that the vibration caused excessive wear. *jb
ODI 10130181
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Daimler/chrysler did a recall on the upper ball joints on some dodge durangos. I have had my ball joints replaced two times, the first time was the summer of 2004, before the recall happened, then again in dec 2004 when the recall was announced. To my understanding when you replace ball joints upper & lower should be replace together because they are one component as with the control arms also. As an result of not…
ODI 10130515
Lower Ball Joint
Excessive lower ball joint wear i recently had the upper ball joint replaced through a recall with dodge. During the states annual inspection the lower ball joint showed excessive wear and failed the state inspection. The truck only has 62,000 miles on it and nearly all on paved roads. The condition that supposedly caused the recall for the upper ball joint is the same found in the lower ball joint. Additionally,…
ODI 10123970
Lower Ball Joint
Driver took vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic determined that the left front side lower ball joint needed to be replaced due to corrosion. However, the right front side did not need replacement at this time. *ak
ODI 10113163
Control Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Rack And Pinion
Consumer stated that the ball joint problem has damaged all four tie rods. The front end alignment is completely off. Also, was told by the dealer that rack and pinion and control arm had to be replaced. Consumer is included in the recall 04v596000 concerning lower ball joint wear. *ak
ODI 10111517
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
No parts for recall 04v596000 concerning ball joints. Vancover, dodge, [redacted]. *ak
ODI 10113242
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dodge durango 2000 replaced upper and lower ball joints. Consumer wants to know how they can get reimbursed through chrysler. *bf *jb
ODI 10108551
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer received recall notice in january 2005 on ball joint failure however, it has been two months and recall repair were still not done. *ak
ODI 10113128
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer stated that his vehicle was included in recall 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. However, consumer was told that the repairs would not be done in a timely manner. *ak
ODI 10112843
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer's vehicle is a part of a recall regarding the ball joints on the chrysler/dodge durango. However, consumer has been waiting for the parts which has not come in as of yet. She has continuously called, and still nothing has been done. *ak the consumer stated that the problem was taken care of. *tc
ODI 10110941
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
Ball joints wore out leading to stress and subsequent break of tie rod, ball joints were replaced due to recall, tie rod repaired at owners expense, was told one did not relate to the other . *ak
ODI 10116675
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The right front wheel separated from the vehicle while driving 20 mph. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Dealer replaced both the lower and the upper ball joints.*ak
ODI 10107022
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
(1) driving vehicle, normal speed, crossing railroad tracks (2) upper ball joint separated, allowing right front wheel assembly to come fall ouside the vehicle. Failure caused lack of steering control of vehicle until stopped. Damage affected all related parts outside of frame including abs sensor, upper and lower control arms, tire wheel, wheel berrings, axel, drive shaft, brake line, lower ball joint, steering…
ODI 10102496
Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly
While getting an oil change mechanic informed the consumer that both lower ball joints and the tie rod needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10106912
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer replaced the ball joints in august 2003. As of today passeneger's side ball joints need to be replaced. Consumer was frustrated. *ak *tt
ODI 10101066
Lower Ball Joint
Faulty ball joints put on vehicle, by manufacturer, after wear suv tires lean, also causes where on control arms. *nm
ODI 10139517
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Lower Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
On october 26th at approximately 3:40pm my wife, carrying our six children, was driving our 2000 dodge durango on chicago's lake shore drive when the right front wheel popped off. Fortunately there wher no injuries related to this potentially fatal mechanical breakdown. Our durango has less than 75,000 miles on it. It is our understanding that many dodge durangos have experienced this problem however, neither dodge…
ODI 10097924
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My complaint is simply that i cannot understand why your agency hasn't ordered a recall concerning defective ball joints on 2000 dodge durangos, and durangos of other model years so affected. These defects are highly dangerous, and highly costly to owners. Your inaction is simply facilitating daimler chrysler's cynical policy of ignoring the issue and hoping that it blows over. In the absence of a recall order, i…
ODI 10095618
Lower Ball Joint
While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the underneath the vehicle. The noise escalated louder and louder. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak
ODI 10094319
Lower Ball Joint
The ball joints on my 2000 durango are showing premature wear. The mechanic says the vehicle will soon be unsafe to drive without fixing this. Dodge knows about this problem and the fact that it puts me and my family in danger by driving it, but they have not warned me of this problem, nor does their maintenance schedule indicate that these parts need inspection at any given interval. *jb
ODI 10091119
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Basic auto checkup desovered issue. When the vehicle was lifted in the air the front end fell apart. Both ball joints for the 2000 durango i own had to be replaced which end up costing close to $500. I had heard 1 year ago about possible problem but didn't think anything of it until now which lead me to research it. It would seem this is a very common issue, and it could have possiblity been worse by it falling off…
ODI 10090909