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2000 Dodge Durango Upper Ball Joint Problems

342
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 342 stored complaint records:

  • 6 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • ball joints · 98 records
  • upper ball · 75 records
  • ball joint · 61 records
  • lower ball · 18 records
  • joints replaced · 15 records
  • upper lower · 14 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi122
60–100k mi44
1–30k mi35
100–150k mi15

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • July 13, 2003 · 32,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The right upper ball joint failed at 32,000 miles.*ak *ph the vehicle could not retain a front end alignment. The dealer determined that the right upper ball joint failed and needed to be replaced. *nm

    ODI 10048180

  • July 9, 2003 · 51,472 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer stated the upper ball joint experienced premature wear. Dealer notified.*ak while going slowly over a speed bump, the right upper ball joint broke, which left the tire in a 45 degree angle. Consumer later learned that the joint wasn't packed properly with grease from the factory. Both ball joints were replaced at no cost to the consumer. *ph *jb ea03-023

    ODI 10031330

  • July 9, 2003 · 30,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Premature wearing of upper ball joints on 2000 dodge durango

    ODI 10031063

  • July 8, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    BALL JOINT NOISE. *PH

    ODI 10030986

  • July 3, 2003 · 25,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    I own a 2000 dodge durango 4wd. Have never had it off-road. Only 25,000 miles on it. Took the durango in for wv state inspection. The garage where i had bought it found that the right ball joint was so wore out that is was not safe for me to drive the vehicle. I experienced no difficulty in the steering. No problems showed up as i could tell. I had just returned from an interstate trip where my speed was up to 70…

    ODI 10028881

  • July 1, 2003 · 70,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Had to replace entire front-end assembly on 2000 dodge durango due to premature wear.*ak

    ODI 10043667

  • June 25, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    My 2000 dodge durango has bad ball joints. I was told they are not bad enough. However, now i am seeing reports of durangos crashing because wheels are coming off. How do i know it is safe to drive my durango? Do i have to wreck to get my vehicle fixed properly? There is also noise and now i am concerned about my safety and my family's safety.*ak

    ODI 10060542

  • June 21, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    Took my 2000 dodge durango in to have abs sensor replaced and was told by the customer service representative that the front ball joints needed to be replaced, and that i was taking the chance of having a tire fall off while driving if not done soon. I inquired if it wasn't unusual to have to replace upper ball joints at 40,000 miles and was told that it was not. I also asked if dodge was selling vehicles that have…

    ODI 10028858

  • June 13, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

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

    ODI 10029967

  • June 12, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.*ak

    ODI 10031353

  • June 10, 2003 · 35,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Pe 03-032, front suspension upper ball joint failure: the upper ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak *scc *jb

    ODI 10034429

  • June 10, 2003 · 41,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The upper ball joints wore out and was replace by an independent mechanic. The two front tires were replaced. Please provide details.

    ODI 10029846

  • June 10, 2003 · 47,800 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    When i had front brakes put on my 2000 durango last month, it was noted that the ball joints need to be replaced. I have 48,000 miles on this truck.

    ODI 10028816

  • June 7, 2003 · 44,136 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    I cannot align the front end of my 2000 dodge durango due to excessive ball joint wear at 44000 (+/-) miles. I was told this by dodge.*ak

    ODI 10036848

  • June 2, 2003 · 61,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Defective upper front ball joint - chrysler has failed to provide repacement parts for over 1 1/2 months. Truck is unsafe to drive. Has been sitting at my work in the back parking lot for over a month. Left upper ball joint is ready to break. I am lucky that i work for a car dealership and was made aware of the problem before i got hurt.

    ODI 10028792

  • May 29, 2003 · 54,000 miles

    Electrical · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Front end bad noticed uneven front tire wear and replaced tires also replaced front rotors and brakes also shocks front end still has shaking problems. Ball joints are suspected due to the abnormal tire wear also had a 4 wheel allignment and balance done all said to be correct. Still having the same problem after spending alot of time and money.*ak

    ODI 10032604

  • May 27, 2003 · 46,833 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Had read about the complaints on dodge durango 1998-2003 models with premature wear on the ball joints. Have just had to replace both joints because the car was shaking terribly on the highway, and it is only 3 and 1/2 years old. Thought that this was a little too soon, but have never owned an suv and am only familiar with normal cars. Do not use my durango off road, and only tow a boat twice a year. *ph

    ODI 10031035

  • May 14, 2003 · 50,435 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The front end control arm was replaced after inspection due to wear when new tires were installed. *ak

    ODI 10029165

  • May 14, 2003 · 54,445 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Premature ball joint failure. The ball joints on my 2000 dodge durango failed after only 54,445 miles. *jb

    ODI 10023903

  • May 12, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer states that the vehicle upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. *ph

    ODI 10031719

  • May 12, 2003 · 112,990 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing out prematurely. Dealer notified.*ak when making a left turn front end locked causing consumer to drive into a ditch.*ts

    Crash reported

    ODI 10031283

  • April 18, 2003 · 45,390 miles

    Control Arm · Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

    This complaint is related to the dodge durango front suspension upper ball joints and control arms wearing out prematurely. At 28,433 miles i experienced front suspension problems. The local chrysler dealership could not find anything wrong. At 38,801 miles "they" were able to pinpoint the problem and replaced the front and rear sway bar bushings and inner and outer tie rods. At 45,390 miles the problem reocurred…

    ODI 10029117

  • April 11, 2003 · 80,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The upper and lower ball joints failed at 80,000 miles. *ak *sc *jb

    ODI 10063322

  • March 28, 2003 · 51,953 miles

    Lower Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint

    Dealer replaced both upper and lower ball joints and associate control arms on 2000 dodge durango r/t at what i think is premature mileage.*ak

    ODI 10030484

  • March 22, 2003 · 32,000 miles

    Shaft Sector · Upper Ball Joint

    Driver's side upper ball joint and the steering sector broke. As a result, consumer lost control of the vehicle. It then jumped a curb and went into a ditch. This occurred while the consumer was reversing out of the driveway. Dealership replaced both broken parts. *ak ea03-023

    Crash reported

    ODI 10051883