Dodge Dodge ball joint problems

Filed Nov 25, 2007 · Brakes, Suspension · 80,000 miles · AL

Wheel bearings wearing out, ABS brake light staying on, brake pads being replaced alot, wearing out tires on the front (new tires) in less than 6 months, brake caliper needing to be replaced repeatedly, ball joints wearing out, unsafe to drive vehicle because of failures, loss of use of vehicle due to that fact.

Filed Jun 22, 2007 · Suspension · NY

Upper ball joints on my durango that only has 64,000 miles on it have to be changed and the rear is going and that has to be changed.

Filed Jun 19, 2007 · Suspension · 97,000 miles · PA

Tire has been squeaking loudly for quite a while...found out the ball joints were bad. Had to have them replaced.. Saw multiple things online saying they were recalled for other years ,and close to being recalled for this model, so I am indicating that this was very dangerous...I drive 3 children around and could break down with them. I bought this as a reliable family vehicle and it turned into a piece of junk.

Filed Jun 11, 2007 · Engine, Suspension · 67,500 miles · SD

I bought a used 1999 durango in 2004 with only 37,000 miles on it. After reaching 51,000 miles the water pump went out and took several other components with it costing $900 in repairs. Now at 67,000 miles, I need to replace tires again and replace ball joints for another $800. No crashes or injuries, just frustration at a poorly built product which no one seems willing to stand behind.

Filed Apr 17, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 126,000 miles · NM

Front end problems: tie rods and ball joints failed.

Filed Jan 24, 2006 · Suspension · 130,000 miles · VA

I failed the virginia state inspection on 23 january 2005 because of malfunctioned suspension. The front upper ball joints have to be replaced on 1999 dodge durango. The inspection facility told me that 7 out of 10 older dodges have this exact same problem, it is a rash of them failing and that they are should be on recall. Mileage on my vehicle is over 130,000. I contacted two different merchants who do repair work, both have indicated they believe these to be on recall because of the exact same problem. I contacted my dodge dealer who said they are not on recall. I contacted the dodge company and they said they are not on recall, but all the merchants found it difficult to understand considering the failure rate they see. How do we go about getting this investigated and possibly having this failure added to the recall list? Thank you.

Filed Jan 3, 2006 · Suspension · NJ

Upper ball joint reported very loose by mechanic. Must be replaced asap. This is the second time ball joint need replacing. First time at 62,000 miles now again at 92,000 miles. Dcc provided assistance the first time refused to provide assistance the second time.

Filed Sep 18, 2005 · Suspension · 80,000 miles · PA

I got a inspection done. Mechanic noticed the upper ball joints were extremely bad. He called manufacture to see if there was a recall on the ball joints. I got the upper ball joints replaced and a year later I'm having problems w/ the ball joints again. I'm also experiencing problems w/ the window motor.

Filed Aug 1, 2005 · Suspension · AK

I recently received a recall notice from daimlerchrysler for the upper ball joints in my 2000 dodge durango. I contacted the company to find out how to have my car fixed as there is no dealership where I live. I let them know I lived in ketchikan, alaska. The woman I spoke with told me to contact the juneau dealership as it was the closest to me. I contacted the juneau dealership who told me that he could send me the parts from juneau and I could have the labor done in ketchikan, sending him the bill for the labor, which I would be reimbursed for an allotted amount of money. I agreed, but he needed to find out if he could send me both ball joints, as I had one ball joint replaced in august of 2004, without being reimbursed by daimlerchrysler. Today, august 1, 2005, the gentleman from the juneau dealership called to tell me that I should have both ball joints replaced, but that he could no longer send me the parts because daimlerchrysler had contacted him and now prohibited him from doing recalls in this fashion as it was deemed fraudulent. I directly contacted daimlerchrysler and spoke with the supervisor "katherine" who stated that I had to take my car to seattle or juneau to a dealership for the recall or they would not pay to fix it. I told her I lived on an island and could not afford to pay the ferry fee to do that or go without any transportation for an extended period of time. She said they could not compensate me for transportation as it was not part of the recall and that they were not responsible for my living on an island, but that I had to have the recall done because it was a safety issue. I told her I didn't want them to pay for my vehicle being transported, I just wanted them to send the parts as I had been told would happen so I could have it fixed. She stated that she had no authority to override the decision about the juneau dealership.

Filed Mar 12, 2005 · Suspension · 52,300 miles · TX

I took my durango in for routine oil change and advised me that I needed to have my upper ball joints replaced. I only have 52,300 miles and use the vehicle to drive to and from work. I know the 2-wd durangos are not part of the recall but feel this really needs to be included because its the same problem as the 4-wd.