DodgeDurango2001
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  3. 2001
  4. Upper Ball Joint

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

BandRecords
30–60k mi80
60–100k mi24
1–30k mi14
100–150k mi2
150–400k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • November 2, 2003 · 19,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    When driving over bumps vehicle shook. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership. Mechanic noticed that the upper ball joint was wearing out prematurely. *ak

    ODI 10047867

  • 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 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

  • September 25, 2003 · 60,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving at low speeds a loud grinding and thumping noises could be heard. The dealer determined that the upper ball joints were worn out and replaced the right upper control arm assembly. *ak the consumer stated with out having read the newspaper they would not have been aware of the problem. *cb *jb

    ODI 10044423

  • September 23, 2003 · 63,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The upper ball joints wore out prematurely (pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joints). *ak the front end popped while making turns. *nm

    ODI 10045035

  • September 23, 2003 · 52,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    2001 durango, 52000.00 miles had to replace ball joints at a cost of $587.00

    ODI 10039518

  • September 16, 2003 · 58,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While making right hand turns consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front end. Dealer informed consumer that the problem pertained to front upper ball joint failure. *ak

    ODI 10061330

  • September 14, 2003 · 51,326 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED.*AK

    ODI 10043820

  • September 7, 2003 · 35,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    BALL JOINT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *JB

    ODI 10039061

  • August 21, 2003

    Upper Ball Joint

    Failure of upper ball joints on a 2001 dodge durango.*ak

    ODI 10033298

  • 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 13, 2003 · 38,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joint failure: the upper ball joints wore out at 38,000 miles. *ak both right and left side were replaced. *sc *jb

    ODI 10049877

  • August 6, 2003 · 88,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

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

    ODI 10042968

  • August 3, 2003 · 64,000 miles

    Engine And Engine Cooling · Upper Ball Joint

    2001 dodge durango upper ball joints were corroded. *ts the consumer received a recall letter after she had already experienced the failure. With only 64,000 miles on the vehicle, the engine failed. *jb

    ODI 10164753

  • July 30, 2003 · 37,771 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Problems with vehicle's ball joints.*mr the consumer was told the front ball joints were worn out. *jb *nm

    ODI 10050183

  • 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…

    ODI 10030377

  • July 28, 2003

    Springs/Bags · Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer stated that the upper ball joints wore out. Also while driving the vehicle pulls to the right and the faster the vehicle is moving the harder it pulls. *ph *ts

    ODI 10031738

  • July 28, 2003 · 40,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Front upper ball joint wore out pemature causing very unsafe driving--had to replace. *ph

    ODI 10030539

  • 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