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
While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. An independent mechanic, informed the consumer, it could be a ball joint problem. Please provide further information. *jb
ODI 10064812
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Worn upper and lower ball joints in my dodge durango (2000) 4x4 with 49,600 miles on it. *ak
ODI 10063723
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The vehicle's lower ball joints fail without warning. Please provide any additional information. *nm the consumer had replaced the upper and lower ball joint 6 months prior to the second failure. The lower ball joints were so bad that the one on the driver's side was about to fall off. The consumer feels these need to be recalled. *nm
ODI 10064886
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 2000 dodge durango and i have had problems with my balljoints. I've had my car in for numerous problems but none as scary as the near loosing control of my car everytime i go over a pothole or uneven pavement. Finally in march 2004 i had all four of the balljoints replaced because they were found to have "excessive radial free play, over .250 inch". After having them replaced in march there is still a…
ODI 10093206
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The upper and lower ball joints on the left side of my 2000 dodge durango were worn and had play. I had to have them replaced at my expense since there is not a recall on them at this time.*ak
ODI 10062037
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dealership refused to perform a front end alignment because the upper and lower ball joints were bad. *ak
ODI 10062873
Column · Lower Ball Joint · Rack · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
While consumer was traveling 60-65 mph wheel shook violently. Consumer was close to the right side of the road, and when he came upon an exit he took it and pulled to the side. When he got out and looked at wheel it had turned toe-in. Consumer immediately called dealer, and had the vehicle towed. Vehicle was repaired at cost of $2100.00. There was no mention of a recall or investigation. Dealer replaced the wheel…
ODI 10061733
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 2000 dodge durango that we purchased from a certified dodge dealer in november 2003. Right after we bought it we noticed a popping sound in the front end and had them check it out on at least two occasions. I just took my vehicle in for service for a front-end alignment and they tell me that both front ball joints are bad and must be replaced, and the job will cost $500. There is no way ball joints should…
ODI 10060811
Lower Ball Joint
When i heard on tv that the 2000 durango could have defective ball joints, i had my durango checked. The left ball joint had a chunk missing, and in the words of a repairman, the wheel could come off if i hit a hole or bump on a highway. The right ball joint was also damaged. I had both ball joints replaced at the dealership where i purchased the car. My car has 59,000 miles on it; it has been driven on highways,…
ODI 10061975
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Odd steering feel and intermitin noise was coming from the front end. After taking the vehicle to my local mechanic it was ound that the lower ball joints on the vehicle (2000 dodge durango) were completely worn out ready to separate. Also the upper ball joints had worn to the point of replacement. Vehicle was unsafe to drive without the necessary repairs made. *ak
ODI 10062796
Lower Ball Joint
While driving and turning to the left or right consumer heard loud noise coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, they indicated that it sounded like the ball joints. *ak
ODI 10061504
Lower Ball Joint
While driving 60 mph a banging noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak
ODI 10061404
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer will provide information on the ball joints.
ODI 10061359
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While turning vehicle lost power steering. Consumer was informed that the problem pertained to the front ball joints failure. *ak
ODI 10061758
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
There was a loud squeaking noise when driving the vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the ball joints.*ak *la
ODI 10061446
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dealership informed consumer that front upper ball joints were worn out. Consumer was not having any problems at this time. *ak
ODI 10061321
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While having the vehicle serviced the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10061543
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Driver heard a squeaking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Upon inspection of vehicle mechanic determined that front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10062859
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Ball joint failure. It appears this is of epidemic proportion and potentially very dangerous for both the driver, passengers, and other vehichles. *ak
ODI 10054611
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for replacement of tires, and mechanic noticed that all four tires were defective and worn out due to wheel alignment. Also, both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak
ODI 10055448
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Ball joints on 2000 dodge durango worn out at 47,000 miles. *cb
ODI 10054343
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving entire front end vibrated. The vibration was worse when speed increased. Dealership indicated that upper/lower ball joints had disintegrated and needed replacement. *ak
ODI 10061421
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Driver heard noise coming from the front passenger side. Dealer suggested that ball joints need to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10062831
Latch · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The ball joints wore out prematurely. Sometimes, the steering wheel jerked out of the driver's hand, and there was a clanking noise in the front end. Also, power door locks worked intermittently.*ak *la
ODI 10061389
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 2000 dodge durango and i am having an annoying squeaking sound from the front end and thought it was my shocks, so i had new shocks installed and it didn't fix the problem. I heard on the news where alot of other people are having the same problem and that it has to do with the ball joints going bad. I do not feel that i should have to pay to have this repaired due to apparently there is a defect or there…
ODI 10060368