Upper ball joints seem to fail every three years or 36,000 mile which ever comes first. Ball joints decribe as so bad that ready to separate. It cost nearly $1,200 each time to do the reapirs. I had many vehicles and never had to replace ball joints that can be greased. These ball joint can not be greased so the comsumer has to pay again every few years large amount to have vehicle stay safe.
1998 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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Noise began in front wheel area and grew very loud within a short period of time. Also experienced steering issues (car shakes and pulls to right). Took vehicle in to check it out - had to replacel front ball joints and tension rods ends. We had to pay over $2000.00 to repair this defect, and car still does not steer properly. Dealer reported to us that this is a common problem for this vehicle.
While driving 5 MPH in reverse a loud noise was heard coming from the driver side wheel. Consumer took the vehicle to a garage, and mechanic replaced upper and lower ball joints.
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for tire replacement, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints needed replacement. Previous owner has already replaced the upper and lower ball joints once.
While driving vehicle pulled to the right. Dealership indicated that lower ball joints were loose.
Ball joints on my 1998 durango made me lose control of my steering.
Defective upper & lower ball joints on 1998 dodge durango. I would like to join the rest of the durango owners and file a complaint pertaining to the poor quality of the 1998 dodge durango upper & lower ball joints.*ak I was notified by the dodge service technicians that the ball joints needed to be replaced right away and if not dealt with soon they could cause an accident. I have children and I carpool children, so I took them seriously. I could not afford the dodge price quote of $1200 so I went with a local mechanic shop price quote of $900. This is a lot of money to come up with in a short amount of time. In my opinion the ball joints should have lasted longer than 62000 miles. The majority of the work on the durango is taxing kids around town.
Suspension:front:control arm.
We have a 98 durango. In 2000 during the yearly inspection, it was found that the ball joints needed to be replaced. Even though we were in the 3yr warranty window, the mileage was too high for coverage by dodge. We were lucky this was found on routine inspection.
Had to replace upper and lower ball joints after going for an alignment and being made aware of the problem . I felt this was premature for this vehicle. Obviously this was a design flaw in the durango's.
Vehicle failed state inspection because upper ball joint had deteriorated due to a mechanical failure. The part had been replaced.
Consumer took vehicle to an independent shop for a regular front alignment, and technician determined that upper ball joints needed to be replaced at consumer's expense.
Consumer had vehicle inspected by a dealership because of the new board cast. Dealership indicated that ball joints wore out prematurely, and the wheel could fall off at anytime if they won't replace the ball joints. Consumer was unsure if it was the upper or lower ball joints.
Consumer heard a noise in the front end when making at turn.
Ball joints on my 1998 dodge durango were worn to the point that they could come apart with only 50,000 miles on it. I was lucky my mechanic caught the situation during a inspection and possibly saved my life and who knows how many more. The repair cost me $125 I have since traded the durango on a new truck but I don't want this to happen to someone else.
With 40,000 miles had to install lower ball joints and right side inner tire rod I installed left inner tie rod and upper ball joints when vehicle was apart, also installed mono-max kyb shocks front and rear and install new bf goodrich tires front and rear had 2 different people check and set alignment and can not get vehicle to stop drifting right andhas chopped wear patten on right front wheel has to install new thermostat gasket.
My 1998 dodge durango had to have both upper and lower ball joints replaced as well as inner rods as I was told that it was extremely dangerous to drive in the condition they were in. This was very expensive. This was back in 3/02. I just heard about other reports regarding ball joints and I wanted to report this. I also own a 2000 model durango. I'm wondering if it is safe or it I am going to have to spend a lot to replace the ball joints on it as well? Thanks for you help.
The vehicle makes a loud humming noise. Took to the dealer, and the dealer says the front wheel bearing joint needs replacing. Consumer say," the wheel could come off according to the news. Please provide any further information.
While driving at 45 MPH consumer heard a clanking noise coming from the front end. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. And dealer replaced the ball joint assembly on both sides, and the front hub assembly.*ak dealer replaced ball joints and front hub.
When making a right hand turn. The driver can hear medal scrapping. The consumer believes its the ball joints. Please describe any further information.
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance, and mechanic replaced lower ball joints at consumer's expense.
Suspension: front control arm: upper ball joint
I have a 98 dodge durango at the time it had less than 50k miles when I was told that the upper and lower balljoints were bad by ntw. I was trying to get my front end aligned when they told me they could not. I took the car to the dealer mckenny dodge they said that the balljoints were worn but they aligned the front end. They said at the time there no know balljoint problems with the durango.
I have had numerous problems with the front end of my 1998 dodge durango slt 4x4. I recently had it in to replace the wheel bearing on the passenger side and two of the ball joints costing me close to $500. Less than 50,000 miles ago I also had to replace a wheel bearing and I believe it was on passenger side as well. There is a lot of noise from the front end at all times. It just seems to me that there shouldn't be that much trouble with this vehicle. The first wheel bearing problem I had looked like the wheel was going to fall off when you put it in the air and moved the wheel.
Consumer had not received a recall after 3 sets of ball joints malfunctioned. Consumer thought this was absurd. He mentioned this to the dealer, and dealer did not care.
Owner 1998 dodge durango, have had to replace ball joints twice 1st at 50,000 miles and again at 90,000 miles, this last time had fire on r side of vehicle under car. I have a 1,600.00 bill at dealed for repairs most of it for ball joints. I notified daimlerchysler after the 1st time it happened. This time I would like to file complaint with your agency.
While driving 30 MPH driver's side wheel collapsed without warning. The dealer stated that the upper ball joints failed. *ak
Vehicle was taken for routine maintenance work, and mechanic determined that uppers and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak
The lower and upper ball joints were replaced at a low mileage. *jb
Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joint failure: consumer took vehicle to dealer because of excessive tire wear. Mechanic determined upper ball joints needed to be replaced. Also gear shift indicator was off center. When vehicle was in drive indicator was between drive and neutral. Consumer had one transmission replaced, and another one needed to be replaced.
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