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.

  • 49,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint · Wheels

    Took vehicle to mechanic to have wheels realigned. Wheels weren't realigned because upper ball joint was so bad mechanic advised consumer have it replaced. (nar) *la *cb

    ODI 10061002

  • 38,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Front end was making noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they determined that the upper ball joints broke. *ak

    ODI 10055680

  • 39,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While vehicle was up on the lift being serviced right upper ball joint broke. When the ball joint broke, it caused the passenger's side rear tire to hang off the vehicle. *ak ea03-023

    ODI 10050239

  • 45,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    During a scheduled maintenance appointment dealer found that the upper ball joints prematurely wore out, and replaced them. Consumer sent the failed parts to a government agency for review. *ak

    ODI 10050148

  • 53,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper ball joints failed at 53,000 miles. *ak sometime after thanksgiving the consumer was feeling something different when driving the truck. The consumer thought it was the steering. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on dec 1, 2003 and the consumer was told that all four of the upper and lower ball joints were out, and that they should be replaced immediately at a cost of $800.00. Instead the consumer went…

    ODI 10050140

  • 55,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The upper ball joints and one lower ball joint wore out, and damaged the front tires. An independent mechanic replaced the ball joints. *ak

    ODI 10050131

  • 26,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving, the consumer can hear a popping noise in the front right portion of the vehicle. The consumer is a mechanic and has determined that problem is the upper ball joints. The vehicle was taken to the dealer which found no problem. Please provide further details. *ph

    ODI 10050032

  • Upper Ball Joint

    While driving, the consumer noticed the front end rumbling when turning right or left. *ak the consumer requested that dodge cover charges. The front end remained noisy along with a rubbing sound. *scc *jb

    ODI 10046371

  • 33,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving over a bump on the road at about 30 mph vehicle made a squeaking noise. Consumer suspected that the upper ball joints were worn out. *ak

    ODI 10046149

  • 53,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at 45 mph or higher vehicle shimmied and made noise. An independent mechanic determined that the upper ball joints were worn out, and they were replaced. *ak

    ODI 10046143

  • Upper Ball Joint

    When going over a bump in the road vehicle veers to the right. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer replaced the upper ball joints.*ak

    ODI 10045036

  • 38,000 miles

    Steering · Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle has excessive play in the front wheels. Consumer suspects problem with upper ball joints. This problem is occurring on both sides of the vehicle, even when it is immobile. When vehicle is in motion noise can be heard in front of vehicle. Also, steering is very unstable when vehicle is moving at medium to high speed. *ak

    ODI 10044924

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Vehicle experienced ball joint failure.*mr the consumer was told by the dealership, they were unable to perform an alignment because of the worn ball joints.*ts *jb

    ODI 10042787

  • 36,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While having vehicle serviced consumer was informed that upper ball joint had worn prematurely.*ak

    ODI 10031362

  • 47,867 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    When driving there is a loud clung noise in the front end. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer stated that the upper ball joints were failing. *ak

    ODI 10030030

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    When the consumer turned the vehicle left or right, there was a noise coming from the vehicle. *ak the consumer later learned the ball joints had failed. *jb

    ODI 10029991

  • 27,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer took vehicle to mechanic for tire and alignment service. Mechanic advised consumer could not perform alignment service because ball joints were worn excessively and needed to be replaced.*ak

    ODI 10029949