DodgeDurango2001
  1. Dodge Durango
  2. Problems
  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.

  • 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

  • 65,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    A squeaking noise was heard from under the front of the vehicle when turning. While driving on the a bumpy freeway vehicle pulled to the left when it went over a bump. Vehicle was taken to a dealership, who indicated that the front upper ball joints had prematurely worn out which caused the front tires to wear. *ak

    ODI 10073526

  • 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

  • 35,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED AT 35000 MILES. *AK

    ODI 10065267

  • 94,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    While driving driver hit a pot hole and the front right tire popped off due to a broken upper right ball joint.*ak

    ODI 10065250

  • 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

  • Upper Ball Joint

    When either turning the steering wheel to the right or left there would be a grinding or crunching noise coming from the front. Noise could be heard when backing up or going forward. Vehicle had not been taken to dealership to be checked out.*ak

    ODI 10061427

  • 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

  • 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

  • 44,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    The upper ball joints were replaced due to premature wear. This caused the vehicle to shake while driving. *ak *jb

    ODI 10044898

  • Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer called complaining about the upper ball joints. Also indicated that he is aware of the investigation that dodge has on the durangos. *ph

    ODI 10031783

  • 50,000 miles

    Upper Ball Joint

    Consumer brought vehicle in for routine oil change service. Mechanic diagnosed excessive wear of the front suspension ball joints. Failure of joints may result in wheel separation.

    ODI 10031481

  • 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

  • 28,629 miles

    Tires · Upper Ball Joint

    Upper ball joint failure caused premature wear of all 4 tires, which needed replacement, per mechanic.*ak

    ODI 10029987