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
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 122 |
| 60–100k mi | 44 |
| 1–30k mi | 35 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango - upper and lower ball joints failed in the front suspension and had to be replaced with only 40,500 miles. After many comunications with the area man for daimler chrysler they finally paid for the repairs. Cost on this repair was estimated at $1000. Costly repair with this few miles.*ak
ODI 10029258
Upper Ball Joint
I own a 2000 dodge durango,[xxx] this vehicle has both upper ball-joints severely worn. *nm updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
ODI 10062431
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
In march of 2003 i took my 2000 dodge durango into goodyear to have new tires put on and alignment done. I was told that alignment could not be done because all four control arms were worn and needed to be replaced and the cost would be $2000. I then took the durango to marshall motors in salina, ks, who is the dodge dealer for an alignment and they said the upper left control arm was beyond tolerance and must be…
ODI 10045884
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer states ball joints wore out prematurely. Dealer notified. *ak the upper ball joint on the passenger side had worn out. The upper ball joint and arm was replaced. *scc *jb
ODI 10029923
Upper Ball Joint
2000 durango with 80,000 miles. Upper ball joint failed causing the upper control arm (and drivers side wheel) to separate from the vehicle. The truck violently veered and skidded until it came to rest on the side of the road. Luckily this occurred at only about 25 mph, two minutes before, the vehicle was at highway speeds!*ak *nm ea03-023. Updated *jb
ODI 10030368
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Lower Ball Joint · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Upper Ball Joint · Vehicle Speed Control
Upper and lower ball joints unusual wear, replaced at 70000 miles. Also dealer and oil change place said sludge in engine. I regularly change my oil, the intake maniford gasket blew and caused engine to knock and have sludge. Speed sensor in rear axle went bad, causing speedometer and abs system failure. *ak
ODI 10056796
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.*ak the dealer replaced the upper and lower ball joints. *nm
ODI 10031508
Automatic Transmission · Steering · Upper Ball Joint
After two weeks of purchasing our (2 years old @ that time)durango, as we were driving we heard a loud screaching noise, we found a piece that appearantly broke off, it had to do with the brakes we were told. Later our transmission wasnt functioning properly, it needed new sensor. When steering it screaches (had problem right after purchasing) and its been getting worse, we took it to dealer and they flushed power…
ODI 10098506
Upper Ball Joint
While driving the vehicle. Consumer states' the whole right front wheel assembly became detached from vehicle. Please provide further information. Ts ea03-023
ODI 8023630
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 5 mph and turning left into a parking space driver's side front wheel separated from the suspension. Dealer stated that ball joints separated. There was no injuries. *ak ea03-023
ODI 10046087
Upper Ball Joint
While driving at any speed, there was vibration in the front end of vehicle. An independent mechanic determined that upper ball joints were severely worn out. Dealer examined upper ball joints and repaired them. *ak *la
ODI 10061345
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Had to replace upperball jonts at 50k miles on my 2000 durango. After complaining of noise at 30k miles. Dealer stated could not find or report problem. When taken in for new tires and wheel alignment, dealer said they had to replace ball joints on right side. I forgot about my noise complaint and wow, the noise went away with the replacemnt of the ball joints. Now the left side is having the some noise at 65k miles.
ODI 10030422
Stabilizer Bar · Upper Ball Joint
There was a squeaking in the front end. 9/02 the sway bar and sway bar bushings were replaced, only 37,572 miles on it. The vehicle now squeeks again in the front end. In addition, while driving down the highway, it feels as if i'm driving down a bumpy road, the front tires are bouncing a lot. Ball joints? This is a 2000 dodge durango that i bought brand new on august 28, 2000. I would like to see a recall issued by…
ODI 10043689
Upper Ball Joint
Our 2000 dodge durango r/t - needed upper ball joint replaced, due to the damage that caused- we also had to replace all of our tires. *ak
ODI 10028982
Upper Ball Joint
There was a loud squeaking and clunking noise coming from front suspension when going over bumps. Vehicle also pulled very hard to the right. Had it aligned two separate times with no noticeable differences. Took to a alignment shop, and was told the upper ball joint was loose. They recommended taking to dealer for warranty work on suspension before alignment. Dealership made 'repairs' to front and rear suspension…
ODI 10029254
Rack And Pinion · Upper Ball Joint
Had to replace rack and pinion power steering unit on 2000 dodge durango when vehicle only had 48,800 miles, also, had to replace upper ball joints, was hard to keep vehicle on the road when hitting any bumps. *la
ODI 10045228
Upper Ball Joint
My upper right ball joint broke and separated the wheel from the vehicle. Fortunately, no accident only becauuse of the slow speed of the vehicle. This seems to be quite a week and dangerous link for a 2000 dodge durango with 40000 mile and never was used in off road. Ea03-023
ODI 10028801
Upper Ball Joint
UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 17,000 MILES. *AK
ODI 10055555
Upper Ball Joint
Suspension front control arm upper ball joints on both sides front worn out. Mileage at time of incident was 37,655. Vehicle was taken in for new tires at a local ntb when the problem was discovered.
ODI 10040909
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joint failure at very low mileage. Looks like they are bad again at 80,000. *jb
ODI 10049262
Upper Ball Joint
Upper ball joint failure, replaced upper ball joint. *ak
ODI 10043733
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Upper Ball Joint
Nar 06/06/2003 *mr while driving the consumer hit a dip in the road and the whole wheel assembly flew off. Corroded ball joints. *cb
ODI 10022735
Control Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Safety problems with dodge durango including replacing ball joint twice in 4 years, repalcing front roters twice in 4 years, complaining about problems with brakes and the transmission. This vehicle failed two safety inspections for these problems. These are serious safety concerns and have been down played when i have taken my car in and i have not been notified of the seriousness and that these are reoccuring…
ODI 10062039
Upper Ball Joint
Original owner of 2000 durango, have had the vehicle in for servicing on two separate occasions complaining of squeaking noise, neither time was the problem found or fixed, i have now learned to live with the noise as i go about my daily routine. Squeak not heard constantly but is heard more than periodically. *ak
ODI 10060687
Air Bags · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving at any speed, consumer can hear a clicking sound coming from the front wheels. A mechanic examined the vehicle and found that the ball joints were worn on both sides. The consumer also found out that the clock spring is defective in the vehicle. *la *ts
ODI 10083441