2000 Dodge Durango Upper Ball Joint Problems

July 30, 2003

Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states upper ball joints wear prematurely. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10031566

July 29, 2003 · 66,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

I'd like to raise a complaint regarding nhtsa action number pe03032 - the investigation of front suspension ball joints wearing out prematurely. I just got word that my 2000 durango with 60,000 needs to have the ball joints (front) replaced because they are worn. Please record my complaint with the others as i feel this is a defect and would like to have dodge reimburse me for the cost of this repair. Thanks

ODI 10030461

July 28, 2003 · 53,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

The dealer was unable to replace the right upper ball joint due to lack of parts. The consumer stated that the vehicle had been making a noise. *ak *scc *jb

ODI 10031254

July 28, 2003 · 48,000 miles

Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint

My 2000 dodge durango has 48,000 miles and the front right upper ball joint is failing. My dodge dealer advised me to not take the vehicle out of town. They are unable to get the parts to repair it. I have a pre paid vacation coming up that will now require a car rental. Something needs to be done and soon.*ak

ODI 10030344

July 25, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states the other day he went to have a front end alignment done, and was told that it could not be done because both the upper and lower ball joints were worn beyond limits. Consumer did not have the work done because of the cost. *ak

ODI 10030203

July 24, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer took vehicle into the dealer to inspect the front end since it felt like it was waving. Dealer replaced both sides, upper and lower ball joints. *ak

ODI 10030040

July 24, 2003 · 35,500 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Purchased a used 2000 dodge durango through a chrysler auction in conn. Through enterprise car sales in january 2003. They attended that auction on our behalf. The suv had aprx. 35,500 miles on it. Currently it has 41,379 miles on it. Since we purchased the vehicle it had been pulling to the right when it went over bumps etc. But we thought it was just due to being a suv on a truck body. We just brought it into an…

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ODI 10029291

July 24, 2003 · 45,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Ball joints defective on 2000 dodge durango.45,000 miles and need replaced already. (upper ball joints). *ak

ODI 10029122

July 23, 2003 · 43,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Upper and lower ball joints prematurely worn out. Truck had only 40,000 miles. *la

ODI 10054786

July 23, 2003 · 41,799 miles

Control Arm · Upper Ball Joint

I was told in may 2003 that my 2000 dodge durango needed upper ball joints replaced. I then took it to the dealership where i purchased it and they told me the same thing. They told me they couldn't get the replacement parts for at least a month. When i took the durango to them in july, they then told me i need the control arms replaced as well. I was very upset because my vehicle only had 41,799 miles on it. I…

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ODI 10045132

July 23, 2003 · 53,000 miles

Front · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

I have a 2000 dodge durango, and i have been experiencing, front suspension problems.when you are turning or driving at any rate of speed it makes a creeking noise, and a clicking noise. I took it to goodyear and they told me the ball joints need to be replaced, upper and lower. There is only 52000 miles on my truck, i took it to the dealer and they said they can not duplicate the problem. The cost for repair is…

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ODI 10029028

July 23, 2003 · 96,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

I took my car into get the tires rotated and the tire tech told me the front upper ball joints were about to break and i was lucky i havent got into a car accident yet. He said my car was unsafe to drive and i needed it to be fixed as soon as possible. I saw all the reports and needed to report mine too. *ak

ODI 10029000

July 22, 2003

Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states upper ball joints are wearing prematurely. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10031562

July 22, 2003

Front · Upper Ball Joint

At 2 mph the driver's front tire fell off, causing over $2000.00 damage. Vehicle was resting on the wheel. Upper ball joints had failed. Front end had been checked by mechanic two months prior, was within specs.*ak

ODI 10030079

July 22, 2003

Upper Ball Joint · Wheels

Consumer states top ball joints separated and wheel fell off while driving. Dealer notified. *ak ea03-023

ODI 10029971

July 22, 2003 · 34,677 miles

Upper Ball Joint

While having the vehicle serviced, the technician noticed the right upper ball joint needed to be replaced. *ak the right upper ball joint was replaced. Dodge disposed of the old part. The control arm ball joint assembly was replaced. *scc *jb

ODI 10029948

July 21, 2003 · 59,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

After getting new tires for my 2000 dodge durango i was told that the upper ball joints and arm had to be replaced "or the wheels would fall off." i have 59,000 miles on the vehicle. 4x2, never off road.*ak

ODI 10029016

July 21, 2003

Upper Ball Joint · Wheels

Upper ball joints failed on my 2000 dodge durango with 42,000 miles. This is supposedly a heavy duty truck and has never towed anything nor been offroad. Only light duty commuter duty. This is a very common problem and representative of a design defect. Entire wheel assembly can fall off vehicle while driving.*ak

ODI 10028860

July 21, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Backing out of driveway turning wheel to right felt like i hit something, got out and looked around vehicle, found nothing. Backed into street, knew something was wrong, looked at front tire on passenger side, wheel was cocked. Called tow truck and certified mechanic said ball joint was broken.*ak ea03-023

ODI 10028815

July 20, 2003

Upper Ball Joint

I have a 2000 dodge durango. I read where the government is investigating the upper ball joints on the front suspension. Mine hve been replaced three times. There is a major defect here.the last time i took it in the steering wheel had started to wobble. I didn't know what it was until i read the article in the newspaper.

ODI 10028845

July 18, 2003

Upper Ball Joint

I also had new tires put on and i was told i needed upper ball joints replaced on my 2000 dodge durango. It seems i am not the only one with this problem. There should be a recall on this before someone gets seriously hurt.*ak

ODI 10029326

July 18, 2003

Upper Ball Joint

Slight loss of control of vehicle or shimmering while driving. Has happened a few times. Gain control after few seconds. 2000 dodge durango. *ak

ODI 10028995

July 15, 2003 · 72,000 miles

Upper Ball Joint

Pe 03-032: front suspension: upper ball joints. The upper ball joints wore out prematurely.*ak

ODI 10042668

July 15, 2003 · 99,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Pe 03-032, front suspension upper ball joint failure: the upper ball joints prematurely wore out and the wheel separated. *ak the front end vibrated while driving. Both upper and lower ball joints were diagnosed as bad. *ph *jb ea03-023

ODI 10034152

July 14, 2003

Upper Ball Joint

Consumer states upper ball joints wear prematurely. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10031380