2003 Dodge Durango Lower Ball Joint Problems
- 13
- 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 13 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- ball joints · 12 records
- lower ball · 8 records
- upper lower · 5 records
- ball joint · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
Noise in wheel bearings: had to replace both front wheel hubs due to bad bearings. Was worried about safety and wheel locking up. Finally got replaced at ~89000 but started ~82000 miles as worried about safety and them locking up/falling off. Then was informed by the dealer that the upper and lower joints need replacing. Poor quality for american products as vehicle has only been on the road and in the south with…
ODI 10446653
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I am currently experiencing a thumping or throttle on the vehicle when i step on the brakes. It occurs in the front of the vehicle on driver's side. I have had the brakes replaced , but this noise still occurs. I have been advised by r&s strauss mechanic that it appeared to be the ball joint/arm. He has encountered many durangos experiencing this problem and advised to seek dealer for repairs since he wa s aware of…
ODI 10194251
Constant Velocity Joint · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Tl*- the contact owns a 2003 dodge durango with an odometer reading of 58132 miles. The contact stated that the upper and lower ball joints had been replaced twice. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, and they told the contact that this vehicle was not covered by recall 04v596000 . The contact stated that the vehicle should be included under the recall because it was having the same failure. *ak the consumer…
ODI 10183653
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
The consumer took the vehicle in for routine maintenance. The mechanic informed the consumer that the left and right upper and lower ball joint needed replacement due to corrosion. Please fill in additional information. *jb consumer was told lower ball joints were not included in the recall. *tt
ODI 10107504
Lower Ball Joint
2003 dodge durango 27,500 miles-lower ball joints need replacing already-dodge expects me to pay for alingment after ball joints are repleaced. I don't think this is right. Ball joints do not normally go bad at this low mileage.*ak
ODI 10108237
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
My wife was driving on the highway, and noticed that our 2003 dodge durango was pulling to the right. 10 minutes later, the lower ball joint completely separated, the upper ball joint snapped off, the axle separated and the wheel fell off while making a low speed right hand turn. The durango then continued to steer to the right and into a parked car, totaling the parked vehicle. The durango pushed the parked car…
Crash reported
ODI 10093921
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Lower Ball Joint
While driving at 45 mph there was severe vibration in the front end of the vehicle. Also, front brake problem, it took longer to stop. Dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10075731
Abs Warning Light · Control Arm · Equipment · Lower Ball Joint · Torsion Bar · Upper Ball Joint
My complaint is a 2003 dodge durango. Less than 13,000 miles and ball joints, arm controls, brakes, sway arms are going out. Last week was the 2nd time joints were replaced. I would like to know what is the deal with this. Have there been any other complaints. I feel as though vehicle is not safe to drive. Especially with my 11 yr. Old daughter and 2 yr. Old son. In and out of dealer service dept is wearing me thin.…
ODI 10075117
Defroster/Defogger/Hvac System · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
I purchased a 2003 dodge durango from bleecker dodge in dunn, nc. I have three complaints that i would like to put on file: fist complaint: my vehicle began to make terrible noises that required me to take it for service. The sounds were scraping noises coming from the steering components. I took the vehicle to the dealership and both the upper and lower ball joints were replaced. Second complaint: during the cold…
ODI 10074851
Lower Arm · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
We noticed popping in the front end took durango to dealer they replaced the lower control arm assembly, few months later it started popping again ,we took it back to a dealer and they had to replace both lower control arm assemblies. It has been about 4 months and it is popping again plus they sent us the recall on the upper ball joints. I am scared to let my family ride in this vehicle i believe it has serious…
ODI 10110424
Lower Ball Joint
While driving my 2003 durango and started noticing some vibration in the front end so i took the vehicle in to get it checked and it appears the lower ball joints are bad. This is after i had the uppers replaced due to a recall. I am not sure how long these parts are guaranteed to last but i know i have much older vehicles that still have the original parts in them. Sounds like they should have recalled more than…
ODI 10176845
Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint · Wheel Bearing
Recall 04v596000, consumer has a [redacted] durango. This vehicle experiences the same problem with ball joints as the [redacted]. Consumer took vehicle to dealer several times regarding the ball joint problem. However, the problem recurred. *ak....after repeated complaints warranty was extended, but dealer did charge d$300.00 for warranty workon defective wheel bearing. *ak
ODI 10106648
Disc · Lower Ball Joint · Upper Ball Joint
Consumer complained about front end suspension problems, including both the upper and lower ball joints. Also, front brakes operated poorly. *ak
ODI 10051864