2001 Dodge Durango Upper Ball Joint Problems
- 168
- 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 168 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 3 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 102 records
- upper ball · 64 records
- ball joint · 50 records
- lower ball · 26 records
- upper lower · 18 records
- needed replaced · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 80 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 1–30k mi | 14 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Upper Ball Joint
Nhtsa recall 04v596000; concerning upper ball joint wear. The dealer refused to honor the recall without an explanation. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10106857
Upper Ball Joint
Loud squeaking under the front end, and the vehicle would become very unstable after hitting a bump in the road. The vehicle would actually bounce in different directions after hitting a large bump. Turning the wheel there was a popping noise in the wheel and steering wheel. At 41,000 miles, both of the front upper ball joints had to be replaced for "excessive wear". The dealership told me that most ball joints…
ODI 10074987
Upper Ball Joint
The upper ball joints on my 2001 dodge durango failed and needed to be replaced at an expense of over $800.00. Luckily for me and my family it was not a catastrophic failure when we were driving the vechile!! It was reported to the dealer who informed me it was happening alot to other owners and that no recall has been issued so there was nothing they could do.what, do several hundred people need to die first before…
ODI 10060346
Upper Ball Joint
On january 2, 2004 an independent shop replaced the upper ball joints at the consumer's expense. *ak the consumer was informed that the wheel was about to fall off. *sc *jb
ODI 10063182
Upper Ball Joint
Front upper ball joints replaced on 2001 dodge durango (46,000 miles), and axel wheel bearings also replaced.*ak
ODI 10052581
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
Upper Ball Joint
While driving consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the right rear ball joint. The dealerships mechanic was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak *nm
ODI 10051843
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
Upper Ball Joint
While driving steering wheel became loose. Dealership informed the consumer that the problem was due to defective front upper ball joints. Mechanic could not resolve the problem.*ak
ODI 10053448
Upper Ball Joint
While parked, the vehicle's front end collapsed. The dealer stated the ball joints fell off the vehicle. Please provide additional information. *jb ea03-023
ODI 10051594
Upper Ball Joint
Rt frt upper ball joint failed @ 29,357 miles on 12/13/03. As of this date-3/4/04 left frt upper ball joint is failing & needs to be replaced. *jb
ODI 10060467
Control Arm · Upper Ball Joint
Had to have upper ball joint and control arm bushing replaced. *ak
ODI 10049787
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
Upper Ball Joint
Had to have upper ball joint replaced on my 2001 durango with 40,000 miles on it! His is way to early for such a vital part with the all the extreme risk involved with its failure. I heard their was problems with this part and my vehicle was starting to pull. I took it to a dealer and he would not even look at it to tell me if it was safe without charging me $80.00. Bell tire repaired the vehicle after finding the…
ODI 10051502
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
Upper Ball Joint
The owner was having problems while driving the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealership. The mechanic informed the consumer, that the front upper ball joints were wearing prematurely. Please provide additional information. *jb
ODI 10048588
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
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
2001 dodge durango 35,000 miles purchased new from dealer defective ball- joint problem. *la
ODI 10046977
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
Upper Ball Joint
Front suspension, ball joint assembly wore out prematurely... Before 30,000 miles.*ak
ODI 10045920
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
BAD BALL JOINTS ON 2001 DODGE DUANGO
ODI 10060390
Upper Ball Joint
Upon having the tires replaced, the dealership noticed that the front left upper ball joint was defective and needed to be replaced. The dealership was unable to replace the part due to a 800 back order. *ak *scc *jb
ODI 10046310
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The front suspension ball joint wore out prematurely on my 2001 dodge durango. *la
ODI 10045638
Upper Ball Joint
Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joint: the upper ball joint wore out prematurely. *ak the problem was noticed during maintenance. *scc *jb
ODI 10046679