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.
Electrical Heating Element · Lower Ball Joint · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint
I have had to replace the rotors three times and also had them resurfaced 3 times in 3 years. Now i have been told the ball joints are in very bad shape and must be replaced right away. I have owned other dodge vehicles through-out the years and i'm very disappointed with this one. *nm
ODI 10095648
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2nd alignement in 6 months. Mechanic showed deteriorated ball joints and play. Unable to correct alignement issues due to severly worn ball joint components. Worn tires due to condition.*ak
ODI 10091057
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving 25 mph, the vehicle would makes a humming noise and the vehicle would pull to the right when braking. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified. The dealer informed that their vehicle did not fall under the recall. *nm
ODI 10108584
Idler And Attachment · Linkages · Lower Ball Joint
I was attempting to make a left turn to enter a parking ramp at work when unexpectedly i was unable to control my vehicle, as a result i collided with a concrete wall.*ak i had some digital pictures taken as the police would not come to file a report on private propery. The vehicle sustained major damage and i'm convinced this is related to a poor design/weak parts used in the steering linkage/suspension system.
Crash reported
ODI 10088502
Lower Ball Joint
When the consumer took the vehicle for a routine maintenance, the mechanic informed the consumer that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. Please fill in additional information. *jb
ODI 10087812
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joints: while getting a front end alignment consumer found that the upper and lower ball joints wore out. *ak *nm
ODI 10083693
Lower Ball Joint
Consumer heard a noise coming from the front while driving at any speed. Upon inspection by the dealership consumer was informed that lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
ODI 10079691
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Pe 03 032/ front suspension upper ball joint failure: while driving 20-25 mph the upper and lower ball joints on the right side broke. The condition caused a vehicle accident in which the vehicle struck a speed sign and a telephone pole. The consumer was transported by ambulance to the local hospital for a concussion and minor bruises. The manufacturer was notified.the manufacturer informed consumer that they were…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10082069
Lower Ball Joint · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint
My 2001 durango has had the rotors go bad and the ball joints (both of which cost me money). The vehicle has 55000 miles on it and is driven 95% of the time on the interstate system. Although i like the vehicle, i think the mft should pay for the replacement. I also, think it is time for a recall. I am hard pressed to buy another dodge ( i own two) knowing that they don't care about my safety!*ak
ODI 10078332
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I have a 2001 dodge durango. On sunday april 4,2004 i hit a small pothole on the road and almost lost control of my vehicle and hit another car. It felt like the front end was going to fall off. I took the car to a dodge dealer here in provo utah. The upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced. The service department told me they were worn and were in bad shape.i have 48000 miles on my vehicle. This could have…
ODI 10065716
Lower Ball Joint
I saw on t.v. That the dodge durango's were having problems with the lower front ball joint. My dealer, nethaway's, checked the ball joint's on my vehicle and they are abnormally worn for a vehicle with 63125 miles. I informed dodge of this problem, and received no assistance in correcting the same. *jb
ODI 10063824
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While the consumer was driving down the highway, the ball joints broke, making it hard to steer vehicle. The consumer pulled to the shoulder, called a tow truck and had the vehicle towed to the dealer for repairs. The warranty expired and the consumer had to pay $1100.00 for repairs. *ak the front wheel(s) had come unattached while attempting to make a turn. *sc *jb
ODI 10062912
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
At 32120 miles dealership replaced all four ball joints, 10 months later, mechanic determined the need to replace all four ball joints again. *ak
ODI 10061586
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer took vehicle to an independent repair shop for regular maintenance, and mechanic determined that lower and upper ball joints needed to be replaced at consumer's expense.*ak
ODI 10061465
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature wear on both front ball joints. Right side upper and lower wore prematurely. Left upper wore prematurely. Seals were intact. Vehicle has 40k miles. Dodge durango 2001. *jb
ODI 10062303
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer had a tire blowout. Took vehicle to dealer to have the tire repaired. Mechanic repaired the tire, and determined that upper and lower ball joints on both sides needed replacement. *ak
ODI 10062836
Lower Ball Joint · Rack And Pinion · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint
My vehicle is pulling to the right ,i took it to curtis hughes doge,manteca, california.thought it would be a simple alignment.when i called for my vehicle they told me it needed the suspention ball joints replaced. They were on back order it would take about a week to get them in. I called back within the week the parts were in. I took my dodge durango in, later that afternoon, i phoned to see if the vehicle was…
ODI 10053124
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Premature failure of ball joints on 2001 dodge durango costing approximately $700 in repairs. *la
ODI 10052947
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While the vehicle was being serviced, the dealership noticed ball joints wore out and needed replacement. *ak the ball joints were worn excessively and defective per dealer. *sc *jb
ODI 10053568
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
While driving on this day i slip on some snow and my 2001 durango lost control unexpectedly and slammed into a tree truck was towed to auto body shop and i was told that the ball joints on both sides of the vehicle where shot at 30000 miles and needed to be replaced immediately you guys please give me some feedback on this situation because chrysler daimler would not give me any information besides that the the ball…
Crash reported
ODI 10054456
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I own a 2001 dodge durango and the upper and lower ball joints have gone bad on this vechicle under 40,000 miles. It is causing vehicle to sway right.*ak
ODI 10050649
Lower Ball Joint · Pump · Upper Ball Joint
Had to replace upper & lower ball joints in my 2001 durango after replacing prematurely worn out tires, dealer said it would cost close to $1,000 since i am 1,000 miles over my warranty. Also had to replace power steering pump at a cost of $600 don't know if this is a result of the defective ball joints however. *ak
ODI 10049615
Lower Ball Joint
My 2001 dodge durango has been "clanking" in the front end for several months. After taking it to several mechanics and 2 dodge dealers, the problem has finally been diagnosed - bad control arm and lower ball joints. Much to my dismay, this repair will cost over a thousand dollars. This vehicle only has miles on it, we are conservative drivers and try our best to maintain our cars. Had this been the only problem…
ODI 10049407
Front · Lower Ball Joint · Rack · Upper Ball Joint
I own a 2001 dodge durango. In 2002 i had to have the whole power steering rack and pump replaced. N september of this year i was informed the ball joints are bad. Apparently they have prematurely worn out.*ak
ODI 10049062
Control Module (Tcm, Pcm) · Lower Ball Joint · Mechanical · Upper Ball Joint · Vehicle Speed Control
2001 durango r/t. Second failure of transmission (11/26/03) @ 35000 miles. Handled by different dealerships and no one knows exactly why or how transmission is failing. Rpm tachometer races between 100 - 800 rpm during driving conditions including load, light load, flat terrain, and occasionally down hill when driving of speeds greater than [redacted] and overdrive. Excessively hard clung when shifting between 1st…
ODI 10049616