DodgeDurango2002
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2002 Dodge Durango Lower Ball Joint Problems

30
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 30 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

  • ball joints · 33 records
  • lower ball · 18 records
  • ball joint · 7 records
  • upper lower · 6 records
  • upper ball · 5 records
  • noise coming · 5 records

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi10
1–30k mi5
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • April 26, 2003 · 10,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint

    While driving at 15 mph, the front passenger side wheel snapped off without any warning. The dealer indicated that the lower ball joint separated from the axle. *ak the vehicle was forced into a parked vehicle. *sc *jb ea03-023

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10053465

  • March 1, 2003 · 27,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    Had to have the upper ball joints/control arms & lower ball joints replaced on my 2002 dodge durango sxt 4x4 under warranty due to failing pa state safety inspection. The vehicle had 27k miles on it at the time. The veh now has 40k on it & i'm experiencing a knocking noise coming from the frt end again. A private shop stated that the the lower ball joints have excesive movement & must be replaced again. I took the…

    ODI 10028989

  • February 28, 2002 · 34,000 miles

    Lower Ball Joint · Pads · Rotor · Upper Ball Joint

    I own a 2002 dodge durango with 35,000 miles that has always been properly maintained. I have already had the dealer replace 2 worn ball joints last week, i've had the brake pads replaced twice, and one rotor on one side (in front) turned, and i am still hearing strange noises. I would like an investigation done on my vehicle, as i am driving my daughter and myself around everyday, and my factory warranty is about…

    ODI 10060312

  • Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint

    While driving heard a very loud clicking, popping sound coming from the front end on the driver's side. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, where the mechanic determined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out. *ak

    ODI 10062852

  • 15,840 miles

    Lower Ball Joint

    While driving consumer suddenly lost power steering and control of vehicle. This was caused by lower ball joint failure. The dealership replaced the ball joints, right hubs and bearings. Ea03-023

    Crash reported

    ODI 10029795