Dealer did not replace lower arm ball joint per recall #827. As a result the ball joint failed causing the consumer to loose control of the vehicle and slam into a concrete divider thus sustaining bruises. Nlm
1995 Dodge Avenger suspension complaints
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While driving at 35 MPH the lateral arm and ball joint gave in, resulting in a collision. Vehicle has been repaired a year prior to the incident for recall 99v066.oo3/lower ball joint boot. Manufacturer has determined that the cause of the collision was the recalled item.
Vehicle experienced failure of the recall component prior to notice, resulting in the vehicle dropping on one side when the ball joint came out of socket, damages to other components as well. (99v‑066) mjs
Ball bearing joint failed when turning onto the highway vehicle began to shake then it suddenly dropped to the ground causing consumer o loose control of the vehicle. Nlm
There is noise within the lower ball joint. Also, when applying brakes at any speed there is a noise.
While driving and making turns wheels would grind.
Recall 99v066003; right lower ball joint boot came apart which almost caused a crash. This vehicle is not included in this recall, but has the same problem. Please provide further information and VIN#.
When vehicle was taken in for service because it would not start, one of the front struts was found to be leaking. The strut will be replaced at owner's cost. Please provide any further details.
Have a leak in one ofthe front struts.
Consumer was driving over a speeding bump in a parking lot when front driver's side wheel separated from the vehicle. Ball joint broke, breaking off from the lower control arm and the axel shaft.
The sealed ball joints on the right, front were completely void of grease. The ball joints popped out during a lane change and caused the vehicle to skid out of control to the right, across two lanes of heavy traffic. Fortunately the vehicles to the right saw the incident and took the appropriate actions to avoid collision. The front of the vehicle dropped to the ground, breaking apart the front grill. The right front tire was turned at a 90 degree angle to the car and caused the fender to bend outward. I noticed a popping sound two days prior to incident and in the morning of 12/26/1998 I had scheduled a mechanic to service the popping noise for the morning of 12/27/1998. The incident occurred two hours after I had scheduled the mechanic to examine and repair the vehicle.
Alarm continually goes off, defroster will not work unless the A/C is activated in the front and rear inadequate defrosting, suspension shaked due to bad bushings. Other things have occurred as well - too much to keep track of.
While driving vehicle about 50 MPH lower ball joint fell out of vehicle without a warning, and causing loss of control. Consumer had no idea about the safety deffect.
No unusual conditions or weight exist. Dealer suspects that all 3 sets of rear struts that have been installed so far are defective, including the original set. No other explanation provided. Fourth set to be installed when received by dealer.
Front end rattles. Also replaced tied rod end.
Front suspension failure.
Ball joint broke and fell off.
Alarm system failed intermittently.
Rear of vehicle is designed too high, impairing visibility.
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