DodgeDurango2000
  1. Dodge Durango
  2. Problems
  3. 2000
  4. Upper Ball Joint

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.

  • May 1, 2001

    Upper Ball Joint

    I have a 2000 dodge durango with the upper ball joint problem in the suspension. It has been an active problem for about the last 40,000 miles. I do not have the money to fix it, nor do i believe it's my obligation to fix it. There should be a recall, since this is a design issue, and dodge should be responsible for fixing this safety hazard. It is also a nuisance since it creates a very loud sound on turns and…

    ODI 10060485

  • March 4, 2001 · 23,000 miles

    Rack And Pinion · Upper Ball Joint

    2000 dodge durango [redacted]. I bought the vehicle new. Currently has 39,000 miles on it. Ave had to replace both upper ball joints on the vehicle already (approximately 23,000 miles were on the vehicle at the time). Now, i am told, i have to replace the right upper again. I also have to replace the right inner tie-rod, and the rack & pinion bushings. I have had constant front tire wear problems since the car was…

    ODI 10083019

  • March 1, 2001 · 20,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    I have a 2000 dodge durango and have had to replace the upper ball joint four times in the past three years. There is a constant squeaking noise which becomes louder when hitting a bump or turning the wheel. A dealership had fixed it the first time and then had to replace it again only days later, stating that it was a defect from the manufacturer. It has become a repetitive problem, starting at only 20,000 miles…

    ODI 10054446

  • November 20, 2000 · 22,397 miles

    Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint

    No wreck - first, complained to dodge dealership and they replaced a "belt" saying that's what it was in 2000 after 22397 miles, then i couldn't take the squeeking any more in 2001 and had the whole upper control arm assembly replaced by a local mechanic at 41306 since it was out of warranty by then. This mechanic was shocked that this vehicle had to have this replaced, but found it was the source of my "squeek".…

    ODI 10043731

  • July 20, 2000 · 45,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    2000 dodge durango right front upper ball joint failure once in july 2002 2nd time june 2003. *ak

    ODI 10043666

  • January 15, 2000

    Upper Ball Joint

    My 2000 dodge durango was diagnosed with undercarriage problems and in need of ball joint replacement and numerous other parts in both front tires. In addition, i have replaced the cv joints once already because they were worn out and they are in need of replacement again. The ball joints are a critical part of the suspension, steering, and safety of any vehicle, passengers, and others. If the ball joints shall…

    ODI 10102580

  • Control Unit/Module · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer has been to dealer to have recall work done and was told that they could not help. *ts odi asked manufacturer to resolve. Customer did not receive notification letter. Customer paid dealer for the remedy. 1/17/06 *rw *jb

    ODI 10148663

  • Upper Ball Joint

    While driving consumer heard a popping noise coming from the rear, and vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer noticed that the passenger front tire felt off. Vehicle was towed home. The front passenger upper ball joint broke. *ak

    ODI 10073742

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer questioned why the upper ball joints on the durango were not being recalled, when he himself had to replace his own. *ph *jb

    ODI 10067197

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Defective upper ball joints on 2000 dodge durango. *ph *jb

    ODI 10066873

  • Upper Ball Joint

    While driving steering wheel was loose, causing the vehicle to drift all over the road. Dealer determined that two upper ball joints failed. *ak

    ODI 10063303

  • 50,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer took vehicle to for a tire check, and it was determined that the ball joints were defective. *ak

    ODI 10063300

  • 50,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for a wheel alignment, and mechaniic determined that ball joints needed replacing. *ak *nm

    ODI 10063140

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While state inspection was being conducted technician noticed that a one of the wheels was wobbly. Then, technician determined that ball joints needed replacement.*ak

    ODI 10063016

  • 3,600 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at different speeds consumer heard a noise coming from the front. Dealership serviced the vehicle, and informed the consumer that the upper ball joint needed replacement. *ak

    ODI 10063004

  • 69,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consume rcomplained about ta ball joint problem. While driving at 25 mph right front wheel assembly detached, and rolled away into a river. *ak

    ODI 10062974

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While traveling over potholes or rough pavement consumer heard front end noise. The consumer had vehicle serviced, and was informed that two upper and one lower ball joint needed replacement.*ak

    ODI 10062927

  • 60,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving consumer heard a knocking noise on the driver's side front end of the vehicle. Dealership replaced the upper and lower ball joints. *ak

    ODI 10061556

  • 9,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving and turning the was a clanking noise in front of vehicle. Dealer indicated that ball joints were loose. *ak

    ODI 10061481

  • 30,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Ball joints were replaced in the past two weeks.*ak

    ODI 10061407

  • 40,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    When turning the vehicle in either direction a noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to dealer five times, but dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Consumer suspected that ball joints caused the noise. *ak

    ODI 10061385

  • 60,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    When driving over bumps a squeaking noise was heard coming from the front end of vehicle. Consumer suspected the problem related to ball joints, based on a tv report. *ak

    ODI 10061342

  • 25,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    When turning in either direction a grinding noise was heard. The cause of the problem had not been determined, but the consumer suspected defective ball joints could be the cause. *ak *jb

    ODI 10061339

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving the tires felt as though they were going to separate from vehicle. After dealership inspected the vehicle they determined that ball joints failed. Consumer immediately parked vehicle until some repairs were made. *ak

    ODI 10061299

  • 45,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Consumer was getting an oil change and it was determined that ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

    ODI 10061296