Dodge Truck ball joint problems

Filed Dec 4, 2007 · Suspension · CA

Ball joints need replacement.

Filed Apr 19, 2007 · Suspension · 57,134 miles · NE

Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. While driving 20 MPH, the contact detected a squeaking sound coming from the suspension. The dealer advised the contact that the upper ball joints failed, similar to campaign # 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). The current and failure mileages were 57,134.

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 11, 2005 · Steering · 70,270 miles · KS

I was recently sent a recall letter for my 2001 dodge durango for the upper ball joints to be replaced. I sent the vehicle to speedway dodge of lansing, kansas and they repaired the ball joints, but they then notified me of a new problem saying I need to have the rack and pinion assembly replaced because if I don't I could lose my steering! It would cost me over $900.00 dollars, well the problem I have with that; is after I went home and did some research on the internet I discovered that I am not alone in this problem! If you look on consumer affairs.com they show people from around the country with the same problems and also if you go to http://www.daimlerchryslervehicleproblems.com/ they will also tell you of problems that were caused due to defects in the steering *ie,rack & pinion assembly. Please look into this matter for the safety of our american people!

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 Jun 2, 2005 · Suspension · GA

Left front tire rubs the lower control arm digging a groove in the tire. I replaced the tires three times. The dealer told me they can do nothing about it. This could result in a tire failure causing an accident.