2001 Dodge Durango Lower Ball Joint Problems

November 14, 2003 · 46,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection of front end noise. The mechanic determined the front upper ball joints on the passenger side needed to be replaced. Please provide vehicle identification number upon receipt of this complaint. *jb *ph

ODI 10048564

November 11, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

2001 dodge durango 35,000 miles purchased new from dealer defective ball- joint problem. *la

ODI 10046977

November 10, 2003 · 52,953 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

We have a 2001 dodge durango and it has 52,953 miles on it and needs to have the front ball joints replaced. Our mechanic tried to order the ball joints for this vehicle and they are on back order. The ball joints should not be going out on a vehicle with this low of miles. It is our primary vehicle and we have to drive it as is because the ball joints are on back order. *la

ODI 10046893

November 4, 2003 · 66,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

BAD BALL JOINTS ON 2001 DODGE DUANGO

ODI 10060390

November 4, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The front suspension ball joint wore out prematurely on my 2001 dodge durango. *la

ODI 10045638

October 30, 2003 · 48,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Have a 2001 durango with 48,000 miles. Having ball joint problems as well. Checked them and appear worn. Will replace them before something bad happens. Should last a lot longer than 48,000. *la

ODI 10045127

October 28, 2003 · 40,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Dealer replaced upper and lower ball joints at 40,000 milles. *ak

ODI 10044875

October 21, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

With 51,000 miles on my 2001 dodge durango, i had to have the left front ball joints replaced at my expense. After speaking with an independent mechanic, he claimed that this premature wear is possible but not likely. *la

ODI 10045215

October 18, 2003 · 48,210 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

When turning left or right front end of the makes a noise. Consumer states that front wheel has play in it. Can push the wheel in about three inches and outward three inches. Driver believes itis related to the ball joints. *ak *nm

ODI 10062950

October 18, 2003 · 45,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint

Lower ball joint (rt side) failed in a slow speed turn causing loss of control, tie rod end failure, and impact with light pole.

Crash reported

ODI 10043483

October 8, 2003 · 45,322 miles

Lower Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

2001 durango required rt upper ball joint arm, rt lower ball joint assembly, let lower ball joint assembly, rt outer tie-rod end replacements and front end alignment. 45,322 miles considered premature defects.*ak

ODI 10043764

October 3, 2003 · 21,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

When the steering wheel was turned there was a clicking noise. The consumer was told by the dealer that all four ball joints, upper and lower were bad. This vehicle always knocked. The dealer checked out the problem, but couldn't duplicate it. *ak the part had not been replaced. The consumer heard on the news a recall was in the making, but the dealer stated that they were unaware of any recall . *scc *jb

ODI 10042406

October 2, 2003 · 38,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Front end shook and pulled to the right when braking. This was due to the upper and lower ball joint being worn out. They needed to be replaced, per the dealership. *ak

ODI 10062990

August 15, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Vehicle has been pulling very hard right. I took the vehicle in for front end alignment and was told it couldn't be performed because of bad ball joints. The vehicle has only 44,000 miles on it and it appears there is a major problem with these ball joints as they are on back order all over the country.*ak

ODI 10036971

August 6, 2003 · 88,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Advised by mechanic that ball joints are no good. *la

ODI 10042968

July 29, 2003 · 43,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

I have a 2001 dodge durango, and over the last few months i have noticed a problem with my front end. Approx. 3-4 weeks ago i brought my truck into ntb for this to be checked. They sold me on new front brakes and rotors, front-end alignment, and tire rotation. This did not fix the issue. So last week, i brought the truck into pep boys, and was told that they thought the rack and pinion steering was bad, but needed…

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ODI 10030377

July 25, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Consumer stated that while driving and without warning ball joints are wearing. Dealer notified. *ak

ODI 10031437

July 23, 2003 · 40,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

40,000 miles and the ball joints are completely worn out. Also had to put a new steering rack on. Ball joints make popping sound and steering is jumpy causing the vehicle to veer in unpredictable directions. Chrysler won't stand behind and wants $$$ to fix. Doesn't seem that ball joints should wear so quickly. *ak

ODI 10028986

July 14, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Tie Rod Assembly · Upper Ball Joint

Noise in front left suspension of our 2001 durango with only 25,000 miles. Took to dealer, first they said they were replacing tie-rod then they replaced the ball joint. @ weeks after the repair, car making same noise.*ak

ODI 10030664

June 17, 2003 · 50,599 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm

I have a 2001 dodge durango that had the upper control arm and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. The vehicle has 50599 miles. Took the vehicle in to repair the a/c blower. The dealer called to tell me during the test drive, they heard popping noises in the front end. They checked the ball joints and control arms and found them to be out of tolerance and needed to be replaced. Question why the took a "test…

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ODI 10029027

June 1, 2003

Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Lower Ball Joint · Retractor

Front ball joint failure under normal driving conditions in the 2001 dodge durango vehicles. Reported cases of failure causing accidents. Manufacture problem, can't be corrected. Ball joints can be replaced but it will fail agian. Also dash lights fail without warning. Several times brake lights and blinkers not working. Pull fuse out- not blown. Put back in and they work again for awhile. Also, middle seat, seat…

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ODI 10051434

May 1, 2003 · 40,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Owner of a 2001 durango slt & 2004 durango ltd. The 2001 durango had excessive wear on the ball joints at about 40k miles which required replacement in order to pass safety inspection. (front wheels were loose). The manufacturer did not cover the cost of replacement parts or labor.

ODI 10060334

May 1, 2003

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

Upper and lower ball jointproblems. Vehicle was taken in to the dealer, and she was told that she should not be driving the vehicle. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they had no other complaints but they were willing to split the charges.*ak

ODI 10022673

February 18, 2003 · 20,000 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

At any speed consumer can hear a clanking sound coming from the front end of the vehicle. Also, when turning corners there is a clanking sound coming from the wheel area.*ak

ODI 10061313

February 15, 2003 · 33,966 miles

Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

The upper and lower ball joints failed at only 33966 miles. The consumer had read of many other deranges having the same problem. The dealer replaced the upper joints but not the lower joints. *ph *ak *jb

ODI 10026143