DodgeDurango2001
  1. Dodge Durango
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Lower Ball Joint

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

BandRecords
30–60k mi36
60–100k mi10
1–30k mi7
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • December 6, 2002 · 28,518 miles

    Equipment · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    My ball joints and right contol arm have gone out again. On 12-6-02 i took my car into the dealership and they replaced my ignition switch and right control arm and hub bearings. No i have the same problem again and they do not want to help me with my problem. I just drive in the city. My ro # is 262789. It was a done at valencia dodge.*ak

    ODI 10067908

  • December 20, 2001 · 15,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    When making a sharp left turn there is a popping noise in the front end. Consumer feels it may be related to ball joint failure. *ak

    ODI 10061379

  • July 22, 2001

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Control arms/ball joints on both sides of the front of the vehicle wore out prematurely. This includes both sets of upper and lower control arms/ball joints.

    ODI 10030896

  • January 10, 2001 · 57,753 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    I would like to file a claim regarding my 2001 dodge durango 4x4. I have experienced problems with the upper and lower ball joints on my durango. Both the upper and lower ball joints were so worn out the truck would not go down the highway straight. The ball joints were both located on the passenger side. I have since had them replaced. The truck had only 59,000 miles on it. I feel this is premature wear and is a…

    ODI 10064118

  • 58,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving 70 mph vehicle vibrated. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

    ODI 10071852

  • 29,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    The consumer had problems with the ball joints. The owner has already replaced the ball joints once and now they need replacing again. This vehicle was purchased new and had less than 30,000 miles. Provide further details. *jb

    ODI 10064769

  • 35,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. The tires are wearing out unevenly, and a wheel alignment is impossible until the ball joints have been replaced. *ak

    ODI 10064660

  • Lower Ball Joint

    The consumer heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer was informed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced per inspection of the dealership. *ak *sc *jb

    ODI 10062923

  • 50,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving, the consumer says the front end felt loose. The upper ball were replaced but the steering wheel is hard to turn. Please provide further details.

    ODI 10061388

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Letter regarding daimler chrysler "investigation" with ball joints on the dodge durango suv and dakota pickup trucks. *ph the consumer experienced a problem with the ball joints on his vehicle. *jb

    ODI 10061151

  • 30,000 miles

    Brake Lights · Lower Ball Joint · Shock Absorber · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer complained about upper and lower ball joints failure. This problem was diagnosed when the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. *ak the brake bulb light was replaced and the front shocks were replaced. *jb

    ODI 10057756

  • 33,900 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Arm

    Vehicle failed state inspection due to premature wear of upper and lower ball joints. Prior to the inspection, the vehicle was serviced several times for front end noise by the dealership.*ak

    ODI 10049806

  • 58,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer took vehicle to dealer for an oil change, and it was noticed that the ball joints on the right front wheel were in need of replacement.*ak *mr

    ODI 10046097

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer stated vehicle was out of alignment. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

    ODI 10030074