Consumer took vehicle to dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
1998 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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1998 durango. At about 53k miles the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced and at about 95k the uppers need to be replaced again. The first repalacement parts were from dodge and the second set of lowers were replaced by sears with a lifetime warranty. I talked to the service mgr at the local dodge dealer and he had a tech. Look at the ball joints and they agreed they were bad. The dealership refused to take any action because the car was out of warranty. I contacted dodge via email and they refused to take any action. I feel that ball joints should last longer than 55k miles. It is interesting that sears gave a lifetime warranty and dodege only is concerned with the first 36k. Tks ron
When the vehicle was serviced the technician noticed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
While driving the consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front end. The dealerships mechanic inform the consumer that the noise was due worn front upper/lower ball joints.
Premature wearing of ball joints on my 98 durango.
Today I replace the 6th...yes 6th ball joint in my dodge durango. One fell under warenty when I broung it back for other warrent work and it was fixed. That was around 20k miles. At around 40k miles I had to pay out of pocket for all 4 when I asked for a alinement. And today an aline ment was needed from hitting a pot hole and you guessed it another ball joint has gone bad in 12 months and 13kmiles. So my truck now with 53k miles have gone threw 6 ball joints 4 out of pocket cost and one just the cost of labor.
The consumer saw a news report about the ball joints on dodge durangos and took his vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints were in "bad shape" and needed to be replaced. *nlm *sc
Upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to premature wear. *ph the consumer complained to the dealer about an unusual intermittent noise which was coming from the joint area. (nar)
The driver took the vehicle to a gas station for a wheel alignment. The mechanic noticed that both upper and lower ball joints were worn and needed to be replaced.
While driving over uneven pavement there was a loud clanking sound coming from the front wheels. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who informed the consumer that the upper and the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The manufacturer and the dealer are not aware of the problem.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic noticed that both upper and lower ball joints were warped and needed to be replaced.
1998 dodge durango front end problems. Premature front end wear.
I've been hearing about all of the problems with the ball joints on the > chrysler/dodge products. We had to replace our lower ball joints at > 77,175 - lower ball joints - 98' dodge durango > miles. What is being investigated on this topic?
Upon inspection by the servce dept of hansen(chrysler dealer in nashville, tn.), the upper ball joints on my 1998 dodge durango were deemed to be defective and dangerous. Chrysler corp would not pay for the replacement/repair. I personally paid the bill(($1004.54).
While driving the consumer heard a soft sporadic squeaking noise coming from the chassis. The dealers technician had trouble locating the noise but eventually determined that the vehicle needed new ball joints and was unsafe to drive. The consumer left the dealer without having the work done. *ak the consumer feels other consumer's should be aware of this defect. *ph
1998 dodge durango front upper ball joints wore out at 40000 miles, prematurely causing tires to also wear prematurely. I was told that bad ball joints could cause the suspension to break or a wheel to come off while driving causing a life threatening accident to my wife and children.
The consumer heard that there was a recall on dodge durangos. The consumer stated that when he was driving his vehicle and made a hard turn it sounded as if his tires were rubbing. While driving slowly, the front end of the vehicle felt funny. The consumer stated he was afraid to drive the vehicle any distance. The ABS brake light also came on and stayed on.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealership for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that the upper ball joints failed.
Pe 03-032 front susp. Upper ball joint failure: the consumer has had the lower ball joints replaced twice and the upper replaced once. The dealer is aware of the problem, but the manufacturer is not.
At 60,000 miles vehicle began pulling to left. Took to have front end aligned was told it would cost at least $700, maybe more depending on how many parts have to be replaced. Why do ball joints, tie rod ends, etc need to be replaced to align front end. Why require replacement at such low miles? These parts should last in excess of 100,000 miles.
Wheel bearing disintegrated making vehicle immobile, grinding noise just prior with to failure.
I own a 1998 dodge durango front end was popping and the transmission was slipping at 51000 miles. It goes into the shop to be checked dec.23, with all the known problems with the front end this makes me very concerned. My wife and I are cheerleding sponsers and travel all over the state with the girls.
Based on a tv story I had the ball joints on my 1998 dodge durango checked and they are bad. At this time I have not had them fixed because of cost. The durango has 62000 miles on it.
While turning left or right vehicle made a loud noise. An independent shop technician stated, upper and lower ball joints needs to be replaced. *ak a loud clunking noise was heard when going over any bumps in the road. The worse noise was heard when turning left or right. Consumer took the vehicle to the mechanic when he learned the ball joints were no good.
The consumer stated that she had taken the automobile to the dealership for an oil change/check and was told by the mechanic that the lower ball joints were bad and needed repair. The consumer had them repaired at the tune of $529.00. *ak the consumer requested reimbursement. *scc
My 1998 dodge durango continues to show problems with steering and front. There are only 57000 miles on this vehicle and the miles have been easy miles, (all on road and easy driving). I've replaced the power steering box, and the lower ball joints plus the front wheel bearing and drum. All of this has cost $550 the first time and $880 the second time. This cost come in addition to replacement a head gasket and rear windows that don't work.
Upper and lower ball joints worn out prematurely. My durango has 59,000 miles on it and the upper and lower ball joints have to be replaced. The cost is $1,300.00 .
Bad ball joints on my 1998 dodge durango. It has 35000 miles on it.
Dealer replaced right axle shaft which included lower and upper ball joints. Consumer stated vehicle was running without warranty, as result cost $650.00.*ak
"98 dodge durango-wheel axle failure.wheel bearing and sensor replaced on front driver side. Wheel about to fall off!
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