1999 Dodge Truck: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Suspension · CA

Ball joints need replacement.

Filed Jan 24, 2006 · Suspension · SC

The previous recall for ball joints did not include this vehicle which is a 1999 durango, I had to pay out of pocket to have them replace ball joints in november 2004. When I recently had my vehicle looked over by the dealer, I was told that I need new ball joints again. I don't think I should have been excluded from the initial ball joint recall. Obviously my vehicle was showing qualifications.

Filed Jan 24, 2006 · Suspension · 93,000 miles · MI

1999 durango v8 magnum 4 wheel drive ball joints: upper and lower needed to be replaced before the tires fall off and kill me or my passengers at the dealerships estimate of $1000.00.

Filed Aug 15, 2005 · Suspension · 99,000 miles · 00

My 1999 dodge durango went into the dealer with less than 100,000 kilometers on it and was diagnosed with 3 ball joints shot and needing replacement. The chrysler web site has recalled 2000 durangos, but will not consider my vehicle for a safety recall, even though the steering components are defective.

Filed Aug 7, 2005 · Suspension · 86,000 miles · IN

During routine tire replacement, it is noted that the upper ball joints are going bad. I was told that this matched the description of a recall that affected 2000-2003 durangos.

Filed Jul 7, 2005 · Suspension · 116,000 miles · MD

I had my vehicle at the dealership last year and they recommended that I have the upper ball joints replaced. Thinking they were just trying to get more money out of me, I did not have the work done. I then heard about the recall of the 2000--- and thought mine should be included. It wasn't and I did not get a sufficient answer from chrysler as to why it wasn't. I wanted data which I found here on this site. Before taking my small children on a vacation in the truck, I am having the parts replaced by a private mechanic, whom I trust.

Filed Jun 7, 2005 · Suspension · 79,000 miles · PA

I was driving my 1999 dodge durango when I noticed my brand new front tires were wearing funny. I thought the alignment was bad, took it to get fixed, and found out it was all four of the front ball joints. Now there is a horrible shaking in the front end, and squeak. I was quoted close to $1000.00 to fix. I know this has been a very common problem among the 1999 year but the recall is only good for the 2000-2002. I do not have this kind of money to put into something that should be taken care of by the dealers.

Filed Mar 16, 2005 · Suspension · 38,000 miles · OH

All 4 ball joints in my 1999 dodge durango went bad at 38,000 miles. Car was uncontrollable and I was afraid to drive it so I called my dealer. He informed me that it was not under warranty and no recalls had been issued. I then took my 1999 durango to my service repair man at which time he informed me that all ball joints needed to be replaced and that me & my family were in danger of an accident from the wheels falling off. I had only had the vehicle for 3 years after buying it new from the dealer and only used it for local driving.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Steering · IN

Took vehicle to dealer 12/20/2004 for front end noise. Dealer statement on receipt "checked steering components all ok at this time tires cupped" . Took vehicle to tire shop for alignment & rotation on 12/29/2004. Tire shop finds "both upper & lower ball joints are bad // outer tie rod ends has play" dealer refuses to repair under present recall on vehicles mfr shortly after this vehicle date. Vehicle is 1999 dodge dakota 4x4. Vehicle's covered by recall is inadequate to rectify all potential safety issues with this problem.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Suspension · OR

In october of 2003 our 1999 durango began making squeaking noises when going over bumps. At the time we only had 56,442 miles on it. We had heard of complaints via television where upper ball joints were the cause of some owners durango's wheels to completely disengage and come off. We had been hearing this noise in our "99 durango for some time, so thought it best for safety purposes to have it checked out at our dealership lithia dodge in eugene, ore. They verified that the upper ball joints were worn prematurely and were in need of replacement. They replaced the uppercontrol arms with ball joint , but were unable to guarantee wear as they replaced them basically with the parts that have now been deemed defective by chrysler corp. We feel that this recall is not going back far enough. Daimler chrysler needs to also include the 1999 dodge durango.

Filed Dec 22, 2004 · Steering · MD

My 1999 durango has had several costly repairs none of which should have ever had to be made to a vehicle with such few miles on it. (1) there was a clicking noise in the steering column and the directional control was moving. Dodge told me I had to replace the steering column$$$$ at less than 40,000 miles. I have had cars and trucks with 200,000 miles that never had to have any such thing done. (2) heater box damper has apparently come loose and sometimes will not open or close. Dodge told me it would cost $900.00 to just take the dashboard apart to look at it. I told them for $900.00 I could live with it. Again, less than 40,000 miles. (3) power windows are slow and sometimes do not work at all. (4) uneven tire wear and noise coming from front end, after reading other complaints I fear ball joints are in the near future. I understand that chrysler has recalled the 2000-2003 durangos for ball joints, when are they going to recall the 1998 and 1999 durangos. My wife and I are constantly hauling girl scouts and cub scouts to various events, I feel chrysler should take it into consideration why people buy suvs and that lives are at risk.

Filed Dec 17, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · 55,400 miles · VA

I have a 1999 dodge durango with 55,000 miles. I took it to jerry's dodge for a 4-wheel alignment and they told me that it couldn't be aligned because both the upper and the lower ball joints were shot. Also the vehicle needs tie rods. These are obviously defected parts. I should not be having this problem on a vehicle with only 55k miles. The vehicle has never been used off-road. It's only been driven on city & highway paved roads.