2001 Dodge Durango Lower Ball Joint Problems
- 89
- 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 89 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 101 records
- lower ball · 46 records
- ball joint · 26 records
- upper lower · 23 records
- upper ball · 20 records
- needed replaced · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 36 |
| 60–100k mi | 10 |
| 1–30k mi | 7 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Driveshaft · Engine And Engine Cooling · Lower Ball Joint · Rack And Pinion · Wheel Bearing
Electric fan,steering;rack and pinion; control arm; lower ball joints, front drive shaft, front bearings. Replaced drive shaft,left wheel bearing. I bought it in 2006 w/125,[redacted] shaft went out at 135,000 and steering at 146,000. I still owe money on it and it sits parked because i cant afford the rest of the repairs. *tr
ODI 10224920
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
My vehicle is 6 years old, about 2 months ago i noticed my car began vibrating really badly and my tires were wearing flat on the drivers side. I took my durango to the 76 service station and they inspected my vehicle and i was told that my right front wheel bearing was worn, my front ball joints were worn and the sway bar bushings were worn very badly as well as the upper control arms were bad. I have only seen…
ODI 10199616
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango. The contact received a recall notice in march of 2007 for the front ball joints. She immediately had the vehicle repaired. When she took her vehicle to the dealer for an alignment, they stated that the upper and lower ball joints (which were repaired less than a year ago under recall) needed to be repaired again. She feels that her vehicle was repaired with the same defected…
ODI 10220373
Electrical System · Indicator Light · Lower Ball Joint · Power Steering Fluid · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Upper Ball Joint
I bought my 2001 dodge durango sport in november 2000. Over the course of the past six years i have had to have so many repairs and replacements of parts, brakes, tires, electrical fuses & resistors done that i can honestly say that i will never buy another dodge vehicle again. The biggest concerns to me have been around brakes needing replacement three times, upper ball joints replaced due to recall, lower ball…
ODI 10174916
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge durango suv. There was a loud clicking noise in the front end and the steering wheel pulled. The dealer stated that there was a recall on the ball joints. However, it didn't apply to this vehicle. Also, the front and lower arm ball joints were worn out and could be repaired at cost to the contact. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved and observed related complaints. The…
ODI 10185346
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Dt: the consumer was complaining that after recall #04v596000 was fixed. The vehicle had to be realigned. Consumer was upset that he had to pay for alignment. The manufacturer should have paid for this, and it should be included in the recall expenses. The recall was on the upper ball joints on both sides of the front suspension. The owner had the recall fixed on 7-27-05. The consumer did not have enough money to…
ODI 10130796
Lower Ball Joint
Adhering to the recall notice we received on our 2001 dodge durango, we took it in to have the upper ball joints replaced. Three months later we took the car back for its routine oil change. At that time we were told the lower ball joints were now in need of repair. Given the recall on the upper ball joints and the many complaints that have been placed on this subject, we find it hard to believe that this is an…
ODI 10141246
Lower Ball Joint
While driving a loud clanking noise came from the rear of the vehicle. Driver took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic determined that left and right rear lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak
ODI 10115907
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While the vehicle was being sericed for the upper ball joints on the nhtsa recall, the lower ball joints were were defective.*ak
ODI 10116961
Lower Ball Joint
While the upper ball joints were being replaced under a manufacturer's recall dealer informed the consumer that both lower ball joints needed to be replaced.*ak
ODI 10113418
Lower Ball Joint
Brought vehicle to dealer for upper ball joint recall and was informed that the lower ball joints were also bad. Dealer said they could replace them at a considerable cost to vehicle owner. Obviously equally as defective as the upper ball joints and should also be covered by a recall.*ak
ODI 10114208
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Nhtsa recall campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued an upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but when taken to dealer for inspection it was found that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced, otherwise the wheels could fall off. *ak
ODI 10111642
Lower Ball Joint
The lower ball joints wear out prematurely. Dealer has already replaced the upper ball joints under the recall that was issued. *ak
ODI 10115019
Hub · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The hubs also became defective once the ball joints were defective. This should be brought to the manufacturer's attention.*ak recall campaign . Nhtsa campaign id number : 04v596000 front:control arm:upper ball joint. *tc
ODI 10109507
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
During a recent state inspection on my 2001 dodge durango it was found that one of my upper and both lower ball joints were worn extensively and that the vehicle failed inspection.*ak i was scheduled for a recall replacement for the uppers as per the recal, however after contacting dodge, i was told that the lower ball joint damage are unrelated to the recall. I feel that the failure and defect in the upper ball…
ODI 10108315
Lower Ball Joint
Nhtsa campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued an upper ball joint recall. This vehicle is included in the recall, but when taken in for repair, results showed that the lower ball joints need to be replaced as well. Dealer will repair at owner's expense. *nm
ODI 10108614
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
During a routine inspection, the dealership informed the consumer of the loose upper/lower ball joints. The dealership did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information. *jb
ODI 10113540
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer received recall 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. However, consumer has been waiting for sometime, almost one month, and was being told there were no parts. *ak
ODI 10111297
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Nhtsa campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued an upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but when taken to the dealer for repairs results showed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak the consumer has attempted to contact the manufacturer for four days but only gets an answering machine. *nm
ODI 10106602
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The steering in my 2001 durango has been very loose and difficult to control especially over rough roads since about 30,000 miles. About a year ago when there was approximately 45,000 miles on it, there started to be very loud noises coming from the front wheels. I took it to the dealership and was told i needed new brake pads but nothing was mentioned about the ball joints. I had a mechanic look at the brakes and…
ODI 10104192
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have been hearing about dodge durrango recalls for years 00-03 and i have a 2001. I have recently on december 2 went to get new tires and an alignment when i was notified that my ball joints on all 4 wheels were bad, along with a lower ball joint on the front passenger side. I don't feel that customers of daimler chrysler should have to pay for this. I, for one don't have the money to give out to replace this…
ODI 10102822
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
>ball joint failure. *bf the consumer was informed that the front wheel was dangerously loose and was unsafe to drive. The hub nut was loose. *tc letr n n n n v n n
ODI 10105400
Lower Ball Joint
When we purchased new tires on 11/29/04, we were informed that the front lower ball joints are worn out and ready to break. We were told that these need to be replaced asap.*ak
ODI 10100824
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer received a recall notice for the ball joints on the dodge durango. However, consumer has contacted the dealer a total of three times, and they have yet to repair the vehicle due to lack of parts. *ak
ODI 10111209
Lower Ball Joint · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint
Dodge dealer indicated that both upper and lower ball joints on both front tires needed to be replaced due to premature wear. He stated the car is dangerous to drive because the wheels could fall off. My car has always had problems with its wheels. I have replaced the rotors twice and had to by tires sooner than i should have due to premature and uneven wear even though i had my tires rotated and realigned…
ODI 10100923