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 · Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango 35,000 miles. Drivers front upper & lower ball joints had to be replaced. Several mechanics looked at them and stated they were dangerous and would not inspect vehicle. Dodge dealership brushed it off saying they were within guidelines. We paid to have them replaced ourselves. *la
ODI 10052684
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer states she took her vehicle to the dealer/mechanic for the regular maintenance, and was told that the ball joints are wearing out. She states she would not have known it, had it not been for the mechanic. She thinks this is dangerous. *nlm
ODI 10052000
Lower Ball Joint
Purchased truck on 1/17/03 - ball joints were replaced when purchased, had durango inspected on 12/23/03 lower ball joints failed inspection and needed to be replaced. That makes twice in 1 year. Both cases were for the lower ball joints.*ak
ODI 10051207
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer stated both lower ball joints and the sway bar needed to be replaced and the warranty expired. *ak the consumer had jenkins chrysler to check these items at 41000 - 61000 and the vehicle was still under warranty. *cb *jb
ODI 10049963
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Front ball joints being replaced at 63000 miles. One side wore out the other side almost as bad. No accident, just had front end noise checked by mechanic. *la
ODI 10047689
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
BALL JOINTS HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
ODI 10060315
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango has bad ball joints with only 41000 miles on it. *la
ODI 10046839
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Failure of a upper ball joint and fear of separation on a 2000 dodge durango with 55743 miles, also failureof lower ball joint and fear of separation. Both resulting in possible personal injury. *ak
ODI 10045748
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Was making a sharp turn consumer noticed that vehicle was not ridding smoothly. After being inspected by mechanic, consumer was told that the ball joints needed replacement. *ak *mr
ODI 10048023
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINST FAILED. *AK
ODI 10045465
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango, had vehicle in shop numerous times trying to track down a noise in the front end which was becoming increasingly worse. On this date found the ball joint was in dangerously bad shape and was replaced. *la
ODI 10045342
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 15 mph consumer heard a loud popping noise. The consumer pulled over to check, and saw that front ball joints broke. *ak ea03-023
ODI 10044993
Lower Ball Joint · Non-Powered Axle Assembly · Universal Joint · Upper Ball Joint
We own a 2000 dodge durango. We experienced vibration in the front and strange noises. Mechanic checked front end of vehicle. Said that front right upper ball joint was defective to the point where it was unsafe to operate. He showed us the abnormal "play" in the front and said the wheel could easily separate from the chassis. He replaced this ball joint, but warned that the other three (consisting of lower and…
ODI 10043831
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Front ball joint failed on my durango and the tire collapsed. *la ea03-023
ODI 10043578
Lower Ball Joint
I had to replace a ball joint on a 2000 dodge durango with 23,000 miles. I had to take it upon my self after reading the article in usa today.i have also call dodge national twice to no avail.*ak
ODI 10060165
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2000 DODGE DURANGO BALL JOINTS. *AK
ODI 10043832
Lower Ball Joint · Rack And Pinion · Upper Ball Joint
The lower and upper ball joints as well as the entire rack and pinion need to be replaced. *ak *nm
ODI 10043978
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature replacement required for 2000 dodge durango upper and lower ball joints (50,000 miles). *la
ODI 10045121
Lower Ball Joint · Universal Joint · Wheel Bearing
2000 dodge durango. Both front ball joints and right front wheel bearing and u joint have all had to be replaced. This is owned by our business, myers insurance, inc. Mileage was 57898 work on u joint was done 11-24-03 at roy's dodge
ODI 10060420
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I had to have the front ball joints replaced in my 2000 dodge durango because it was difficult to control the steering. It was incredibly loose. When i had it repaired i was told there were 110 sets of these on back order because so many of them had to be replaced. *la
ODI 10052932
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I had brought my 2000 durango into my dealership and i had my ball joints checked, my upper and lower ball joints failed in addition to my front tires being damaged as a result. I was told by the chrysler dealer that they could not fix it, there were 40,000 miles on the vehicle. I also spoke to the district service manager and he said there was nothing they could do to help pay for the repairs.*ak
ODI 10045889
Lower Ball Joint
While driving 55 mph ,the lower ball joint snapped. As a result the front passenger side wheel had come off and the consumer lost control of the vehicle. The consumer was forced to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was towed to the autobody but the problem has not been resolved. *ak chrysler had not contacted the consumer at this point. *scc *jb
ODI 10038398
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Pe 03-032, front suspension/ball joint failure: while driving at any speed consumer heard a noise coming from the front wheel. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, mechanic informed the consumer that the ball joints were worn out.*ak
ODI 10047910
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I own a 2000 dodge durango with 50,000 miles on it. (bought brand new). In august i took it in for service to my dealership, and told them about a noise in the front end. They checked it out, and told me i need upper and lower ball joints, at the cost of $1500.00. I have not yet had them replaced. I feel that there is a major problem with dodge's ball joints, from the recent tv reports. I think the factory should…
ODI 10043818
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
It all started with a squeezing noise in the front end, one day the front right end ball joint collapsed and caused the front right wheel to completely fold underneath itself and caused the front end to collapse. There was roughly miles on the vehicle and in very good condition. Luckily i was simply pulling out of my driveway and not driving down the highway. No one was hurt, but the potential for injury was…
ODI 10043883