Under carriage noise is caused by left and right arm ball joint failure. Yh
1996 Dodge Avenger suspension complaints
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There was a recall on ball joint boots. I had this checked 10/12/99. According to dealer everything was fine. Three months later, I now have a defectiv eball joint in my rightt front. Dealer states that the recall was only for the boot, which according to them is/was okay. They claim the ball joint failure is due to normal wear and tear at 46,000 miles?
While driving at any speed therewas a loud under carriage noise coming from the ball joints. The noise was mild at first, but then the noise really became loud. Consumer was shown a printout by dealership which did not include this vehicle in recall 99v066003 daimler/chrysler/lower ball joint boot.
The upper control arm which is gone, and may cause a loss of vehicle control and result a crash. There is a recall for the lower control arm but not for the upper control arm although it deals with same problem. Please provide further information.
Upon receipt if recall 99v066, ball joint ball joint failure ,the dealer was notified. Dealer inspected the vehicle and concluded that the vehicle was not affected by the recall. After that inspection ,the tire separated from the vehicle, resulting in major damage to the vehicle. The vehicle has been towed to the dealer. Manufacturer will be notified.
Consumer is not satisfied with recall repair/inspection of the (99v‑066) recall, inspection completed with no indication of cut/torn boots, however potential is still present for failure. Mjs
Received recall94066003. Contacted dealer. Took vehicle in on date. Was informed by mechanic no parts available at this time. Would notify when ball joint parts came in. Been checking off/on & so far no parts.
Front suspension has problems for some time. I have a notice from carpoint web site about a recall, and ihave not yet received a recall from dealer or either chrysler. What can I do about this??
While driving front right ball joint snapped in half,causing tire to come off. Please give any further details.
Consumer has experienced following problems; 1.) both lower ball joints wear out excessively; 2.) head gasket leaks; and 3.) cruise control would shut itself off while driving without foot pressing on brake pedal.
Right upper control arm bracket separated from the strut tower.
Transmission failed.
When driving the vehicle, parked, then noticed the upper control arm on the front right side of the vehicle snapped, could have caused the wheel to fall off. Dealer contacted and was not aware of the problem. Unable to duplicate the problem.
Ball joint failed causing wheel to flop inward resulting in loss of steering.
The defective suspension system malfuctioned, causing the control arm to fall and the axle to break, resulting in loss of vehicle control. 3,000 miles later, the other side broke. Cause unknown. Dealer cannot determine problem. Please provide details.
Dead battery.
Right front lower control arm failure. Noise in the front end were present.
Horn malfunctioned prior to/after recall.
Vehicle front wheel steering feels like shimmy.
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