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
(1) driving vehicle, normal speed, crossing railroad tracks (2) upper ball joint separated, allowing right front wheel assembly to come fall ouside the vehicle. Failure caused lack of steering control of vehicle until stopped. Damage affected all related parts outside of frame including abs sensor, upper and lower control arms, tire wheel, wheel berrings, axel, drive shaft, brake line, lower ball joint, steering…
ODI 10102496
Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango - dealer recommends replacing upper ball joints. Dealer_x0019_s opinion is that the vehicle is unsafe to operate. For the past three years, dodge has been reviewing a product recall on the durango ball joints. This defective product issue needs to be resolved.*ak
ODI 10100993
Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango - dealer recommends replacing upper ball joints. Dealer_x0019_s opinion is that the vehicle is unsafe to operate. For the past three years, dodge has been reviewing a product recall on the durango ball joints. This defective product issue needs to be resolved.*ak
ODI 10100992
Upper Ball Joint
Recall campaign' dodge durango 2000 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer requested for nhtsa to help induce the recall repair process. *sc the consumer was told no parts were available. *jb
ODI 10113790
Upper Ball Joint
Ball joints failure. Control arm replaced with polyurethane. *bf the consumer stated that she had the upper ball joints replaced three times. *tc *jb
ODI 10105402
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer replaced the ball joints in august 2003. As of today passeneger's side ball joints need to be replaced. Consumer was frustrated. *ak *tt
ODI 10101066
Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings · Lower Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm · Upper Ball Joint
On october 26th at approximately 3:40pm my wife, carrying our six children, was driving our 2000 dodge durango on chicago's lake shore drive when the right front wheel popped off. Fortunately there wher no injuries related to this potentially fatal mechanical breakdown. Our durango has less than 75,000 miles on it. It is our understanding that many dodge durangos have experienced this problem however, neither dodge…
ODI 10097924
Upper Ball Joint
10/8/04 drove vehicle for approx 4 miles today, everything normal as could be. Leaving a parking spot with limited clearance, requiring a full turn-to-lock on the steering wheel, upper ball joint failed, causing separation of the front axle (4wd), and separation of the lower ball joint. There was no noise or other indication of impending failure. *nm
ODI 10093832
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My complaint is simply that i cannot understand why your agency hasn't ordered a recall concerning defective ball joints on 2000 dodge durangos, and durangos of other model years so affected. These defects are highly dangerous, and highly costly to owners. Your inaction is simply facilitating daimler chrysler's cynical policy of ignoring the issue and hoping that it blows over. In the absence of a recall order, i…
ODI 10095618
Upper Ball Joint
While driving driver"sehicle wandered from side to side. Steering wheel would pull from left to right on its own. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak
ODI 10094715
Upper Ball Joint
On sept. 17, 2004, i took my 2000 dodge durango to the norm reeves dealership in temecula, california, for some warranty work and a 60,000 mile service. I was informed that i needed new brakes, and i authorized this service. I later got a call and was informed that the rear differential needed service. While this service was being performed, apparently the left front spindle came out when the caliper bolt was being…
ODI 10104672
Upper Ball Joint
I had notiice for some time that my vehicle , a 2000 durango had an unususal noise when turning to the right along with a "loose" feel when driving ,especially when on a curve or bumpy road. I took my vehicle to a local dealer to be checked out and their first response was that i needed to have my upper ball joints replaced. I had purchased extended warranty insurance for the vehicle so that paid for most of the…
ODI 10102525
Upper Ball Joint
Beginning at approximately 25,000 miles a noise from the front suspension began. Over time the noise continued to get worse. The source of the noise was the upper ball joints which failed with only appoximately 49,000 miles on a 2000 dodge durango. The dealer informed me that this is a common failure with durangos. Both upper ball joints failed. This is a premature failure which could lead to an accident and…
ODI 10090419
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Basic auto checkup desovered issue. When the vehicle was lifted in the air the front end fell apart. Both ball joints for the 2000 durango i own had to be replaced which end up costing close to $500. I had heard 1 year ago about possible problem but didn't think anything of it until now which lead me to research it. It would seem this is a very common issue, and it could have possiblity been worse by it falling off…
ODI 10090909
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My 2000 dodge durango 4.7 upper ball joint failed and has unusal rusted wear and tear for this vehicle. After an inspection i was alerted that this ball joint was unually worn and that it would need replacing. There was no indication that it had worn to the extent it had . I consider my self lucky but it seems that there is a definte issue here as not only that it was warn on my vehicle but the part is almost…
ODI 10088959
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving left front tire fell off after crossing a rail road track. The ball joints were defective. Dealer stated this was not under warranty.*ak *tc
ODI 10089506
Upper Ball Joint
While driving at low speeds the steering column pulsated. Dealer stated that the upper ball joints failed. *ak
ODI 10089145
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer complained about a ball joints were replaced.*ak the vehicle shakes when driving speeds of 40 mph and higher. *tc *jb
ODI 10089940
Upper Ball Joint
The upper ball joints failed. Took vehicle to the dealer, but problem recurred. *ak
ODI 10089936
Upper Ball Joint
Right upper ball joint was worn and very loose. *ak
ODI 10102477
Upper Ball Joint
Right upper ball joint was loose and very worn. *ak
ODI 10102475
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango in which the ball joint had to be replaced at 53230 miles. They were so far gone that the mechanic doing the inspection stated the durango could not be driven until the necessary repairs were made because it was to dangreous to drive. I feel luckly that this was caught by the mechanic during a oil change, for we were using it for a 1000 mile vacation the following week . The cost of repair $760.57…
ODI 10096391
Upper Ball Joint
Ea 03 023 & pe 03 032/ ball joint failure: while driving 45-50 mph upper ball joint broke on the passenger's side. Vehicle went out of control and rolled over twice into an embankment before stopping. Driver and the passenger sustained minor injuries, and were transported to the local hospital by an ambulance. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10087097
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
After driving over 100 miles on interstate i-79 i pulled into a parking lot and my right front tire broke off leaving the vehicle unable to move. Upper ball joint broke which in turn broke the axel which broke the tie rod. When the lower ball joint was removed it also fell apart. I was terified by what had happened. I was told by the service department making the repairs that a part in the tie rod was broken but no…
ODI 10082397
Upper Ball Joint
FAILED UPPER BALLJOINTS. *AK
ODI 10082887