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.
Upper Ball Joint
My 2000 dodge durango was rejected during a va safety inspection due to the upper ball joint problem that is the subject nhtsa investigation (action pe03032). The vehicle has 38000 miles. I have been informed by my local dodge service department that chrysler is "assisting" in the repair cost by requiring a variable amount deductible to be paid by the consumer. The amount is determined on a case-by-case basis and…
ODI 10051232
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer stated both front upper ball joints were making noise while driving at any speed". Vehicle was taken to dealer on three occasions, but no parts were available. *ak
ODI 10049901
Upper Ball Joint
During safety inspection, mechanic reported upper ball joints were completely worn out and needed replacement. They were so bad that they could have failed and caused a serious accident. Mileage was only 56,800 miles. Poor design as there is no grease cert to grease them properly. Please investigate!!!*ak
ODI 10051252
Upper Ball Joint
I have a 2000 dodge durango, 4wd. It has 52,818 miles. After hearing a serious of pop's and clunks from the front end of my durango i had the truck checked. The upper driver's side ball joint had failed. The passendger side ball joint showed wear but was in satisfactory conditon. I believe this ball joint failure happended far too soon. In 40 years of driving i've only replaced worn ball joints on one vehicle and it…
ODI 10051049
Upper Ball Joint
Consumer took vehicle into the dealership for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the upper ball joints failed. *ak *mr
ODI 10053504
Upper Ball Joint
I was notified by concern relatives that they had watch on tv that durangos were having a problem with the ball joint. I brought my vehicle in to the dealership for them to look at. The dealer said i had exactly 6 weeks or less before it would have failed. My durango is a 2000 with 69,000 miles. It carries children every day. We live in a rural area. Although the road is paved, the road is dangerous. Because of your…
ODI 10053091
Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango. Upper right ball joint on upper control arm failed prematurely.*ak
ODI 10050698
Upper Ball Joint
-rattling noise started on the front of vehical. -upper ball joints where found by a machanic -new upper ball joints where replace on both left and right of vehical after 65,000 at a cost of over $450.00. *ak
ODI 10067824
Upper Ball Joint
Left side wheel vibrated, and shook inside of the wheel well while traveling on the highway. Consumer took vehicle to independent shop. Mechanic replaced both upper ball joints at owner expense of $800.00.*ak
ODI 10049839
Upper Ball Joint
I purchased a used 2000 dodge durango in may of 2003. I noticed that the front of my car felt funny. We took my car to the dealer where we had purchased the vehicle, kerry chrysler/jeep, they had to replace the upper ball joint on the front suspension. This cost around $1,500 +/-. I have called dodge two times to check on the investigation and the only answer that i receive is that the investigation is ongoing and…
ODI 10061884
Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango r and l upper ball joints (nhtsa action number ea03023). My local dodge dealer, karmart usa told me on december 1, i need new upper ball joints. I had taken my car in to have door locks fixed. I did not ask them to look at my ball joints. This is an expensive repair, they estimate $358.00 for the repair. You are investigating failure of upper ball joints. Why don't you require dodge to recall and…
ODI 10049708
Upper Ball Joint
I have ball joint problems on my 2000 dodge durango that has only a little over 40000 miles i have read in the media that this is a wide spread problem with the 2000 durango i hope you can help me and the others of this vechiles.
ODI 10051357
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Front ball joints being replaced at 63000 miles. One side wore out the other side almost as bad. No accident, just had front end noise checked by mechanic. *la
ODI 10047689
Upper Ball Joint
I recently pruchased a 2000 dodge durango. I started hearing a creeking sound from behind the steering column when turning and going over bumps. I was informed by a mechanic of wear in the upper ball joint. I am concerned that this premautre wear may result in some failure and an unexpected collapse in the front end or worse yet wheel separating from the vehicle. I am following the current nhtsa investigation into…
ODI 10050704
Upper Ball Joint
I own a 2000 dodge durango 4 x 4 with approximately 52,000 miles. On november 20, 2003 i purchaced new tires. On november 21, 2003 i had an appointment to have the tires balanced and aligned, however this could not be done because of a faulty ball-joint on the left front side of the vehicle. This was quite alarming to myself as well as the tire dealership service manager, because my vehicle had only approximately…
ODI 10060595
Upper Ball Joint
BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN OUT. *LA
ODI 10047274
Upper Ball Joint
While driving at any speed and when making turns consumer heard rapid clanking sounds coming from the front wheels. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and examined by a certified mechanic, who determined that upper ball joints were worn out, and needed replacement. *ak *la
ODI 10061542
Latch · Upper Ball Joint
Front upper ball joint failure drivers side. Front power door lock drivers side. *cb
ODI 10054294
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
BALL JOINTS HAVE WORN OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
ODI 10060315
Upper Ball Joint
During a routine vichicle inspection, it was brought to my attention by the machanic that there was excessive upper ball joint wear and that replace ment of the upper ball joints might be required. The 2000 dodge durango has approximately 45,000 miles which is too soon for upper ball joints to be wearing out.
ODI 10054640
Upper Ball Joint
An independent shop replaced the upper ball joint at 36,000 miles. *ak *scc *jb
ODI 10047914
Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango...upper ball joint wore out at 38,000 miles. Dealership originally requested $1100.00 to fix. Called chrysler's customer care line and explained problem and that i feel i should not have to pay for this repair. They agreed to pay for the repair, less a $100 deductible. *la
ODI 10046896
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2000 dodge durango has bad ball joints with only 41000 miles on it. *la
ODI 10046839
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Failure of a upper ball joint and fear of separation on a 2000 dodge durango with 55743 miles, also failureof lower ball joint and fear of separation. Both resulting in possible personal injury. *ak
ODI 10045748
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Was making a sharp turn consumer noticed that vehicle was not ridding smoothly. After being inspected by mechanic, consumer was told that the ball joints needed replacement. *ak *mr
ODI 10048023