Consumer states that while making a turn the lower ball joint snapped and broke. Causing the tire to fall off. Nlm
1995 Dodge Avenger suspension complaints
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Lower latteral ball joint was recalled, and the other identical ball joint allows water/debris to get inside. This ball joint is located right behind ball joint that was recalled. Owner states that ball joint fell out of socket. Owner still has the part, and wishes to send the part to the federal safety agency. Please describe details.
Ball joints failed, even after consumer had vehicle at dealer's to get recall 00v421002 repairs done. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated that recall was done, but remedy did not work. Please provide further information.
Lower ball joint on the right side broke while turning. Manufacturer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.
I have had this car in the shop twice in the last year to replace these ball-joints that were supposedly replace last august before I owned it. That means the recall has been done twice already and needs to be done again. What's the point in replacing a junk part with another junk part.
Consumer received recall notice 00v421002 concerning lower ball joints. While traveling on highway felt pressure from wear/ tear of upper ball joints. Vehicle shut down, and front of the vehicle went to the ground.
There was a ball joint recall twice but both times the dealer stated that there was nothing wrong and did not fix it. Later on the ball joints failed. (recall # 99v‑066/00v‑421)
While driving at 20-25 MPH driver's side ball joint broke, and consumer could not control vehicle. Prior to this, consumer had taken vehicle to dealership to get recall repairs done for ball joint problems, but what they fixed was passenger's side ball joint.
The federal safety agency recall 99v421002/ manufacturer's recall 967 ; front wheel came off while driving, causing vehicle to run into the wall. Independent mechanic shop confirmed that accident was due to defective ball joints. Dealer was notified. Please provide more information. This vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
When making a turn in any direction a rubbing noise occurs due to lateral arm joint which could have a potential for loss of vehicle control. *ak the manufacturer refused to cover repairs. Scc
Lower control arm was defective. Took vehicle to dealer and ball joints broke completely off. Please provide vehicle indentification number, and any further information.
While driving 45 MPH left wheel turned. Lower ball joint broke. Dealer had performed recall 00v421002 around jan. 2001. But, did not replace ball joints.
Prior to recall,(967) upon making a left turn, the vehicles passenger side front balljoint broke, when the ball joint broke it caused damage to the front axle, the fork and the front airdam was cracked, consumer was denied reimbursement.
Ball joints; driveshaft; lower lateral arms
Recall 00 v 421 02 lower ball joints. Consumer contacted dealer, heart of texus dodge, austin, tx 512‑406‑7035, and was informed that parts were on back order. Please provide additional information.
While driving 25 MPH a bolt from lower control arm and ball joint fell off. This caused wheel to come of vehicle, and consumer lost control. Contacted dealer.
While turning left onto highway vehicle locked up and hit curb. This was due to lower ball joint failure.
Consumer scheduled recall repairs and took the vehicle to the dealer. Dealer stated that they would need to hold the car all day, even though it clearly states on the recall notice that it will take approximately 2 hours for the repairs. Consumer would like to be compensated for the car rental that was rented for that day.
The vehicle's left control arm failed prior to recall # 99v‑066. The consumer wants reimbursment.
Ball joints on recall in 1999, had checked, did not fix , said was fine. On 4 28 01, ball joints fell out axle broke and tire fell off while driving...contacted chrslyer on recall part, was told mine was fine..just a "ware" item that needed to be replaced, now there is another recall on said part...chrslyer refused to fix mine in may of 01...now the same part I just had fixed is on recall..I spent a lot of time and money getting my car fixed and body damage has not been completed..my complaint is...chrysler is at fault and should be held resposible for this entire situation.
Prior to recall notification (99v066003), consumer heard a noise that sounded like a tire blow out and then lost control of vehicle for about 10 seconds, vehicle began moving from side to side causing damage to front bumper.
Consumer received recall notification for ball joints, repair of ball joints was done before notification went out, consumer was denied reimbursement by manufacturer stating consumer did not meet required conditions of recall, due to the fact that maufacturer contacted the mechanic that performed the work, and mechanic stated that ball joints were damaged due to accident which did not happen, consumer is appealing for reconsideration for reimbursement stating there was some type of misunderstanding, between the mechanic and manufacturer.
No summary listed for above vehicle.
Was driving slowly due to ice. Felt something jerk in vehicle. Went into a ditch. Was towed to mechanic & then a dealership. Was informed that upper control arm had broken. It was only a few inches from lower control arm. It had separated from suspension frame. Also, rack & pinion steering was cracked, and sunroof will not close or open on tracks.
While traveling and without any indication lower ball joint broke. Please provide further information.
Prior to recall 99v066003, the ball joint broke which caused an accident, the dealership is refusing to reimburse for the damages caused by the defective ball joint.
Starter inoperable due to the jolt from the impact. Yh
While traveling on a normal road at 40 MPH ball joints broke, causing loss of control. No other damage or injury reported. Dealer notified.
Supsension problem/ball joints, vehicle is squeaking due to warped rotors, since purchase. *ak
Vehicle is pulling to the right on straight driving.
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