Transmission fluid leaked from the vehicle and eventually the transmission was replaced with a rebuilt one. All four ball joints were and tie rods were replaced. The vehicle experienced electrical problems, because the back brake light continued to blow out. *ak the front hub bearings and seals were replaced.
1998 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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The consumer loss of control of the vehicle. The failure was caused by defective upper and lower ball joints. *ak
Dealer had to replace five times the lower and upper ball joints. Every time it cost over $1000, and the crunchy noise was still occurring.
We recently had our durango in for preventive manintenance and discoverd front end ball joints had abnormal wear and posed a serious hazard while driving. Further research on abnormal wear found that a number of durango's reported same type of abnormality. We paid over $800.00 for repair and feel this type of problem should be strongly considered for recall regulations. This could have caused a serious accident to my family and other durango owners as well.
The front tires wore out prematurely, and had to be replaced twice in 1 year. Also, when stopping or accelerating, the consumer heard a "clunking" noise from the front end. Dealer diagnosed the ball joints were worn and predicted failure. *ph
Front end had to be replaced because of loose steering. Dealer notified. *ak both control arms and bearings were replaced. *ph
The consumer stated the seal on the transfer case leaked fluid. In addition the rear end disintegrated. Dealer notified. *ak consumer stated a trucks rear end shouldn't disintegrate with 81000 miles. *ph
Consumer states upper ball joints wore prematurely. Dealer notified. *ak the front end failed twice. *ph
I have been told that my ball joints are not safe and need to be replaced. I have also been told that this is a very common propblem with this make of car and there is an ongoing investigation.
*akconsumer has been hearing "knocking" noises from front end when driving and making turns. Took vehicle to tire dealer for replacement. Dealer diagnosed excessive play with upper ball joints.
Consumer called complaining about having problems with the upper bolt joints. He was aware of the new investigation. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they had no recalls.*ak there was continued squeaking in the front end. Sway bar and tie rods were replaced.
Consumer states while driving steering wheel became very loose. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer stated that ball joints were bad.
Front ball joint was checked and is going out, we discovered it after having to replace tires because the ball joint is causing the tire o wear uneven.
Ball joints casuing undue wear and tear on tire replaced front tire 3 times in 2 years
I have a 1998 dodge durango. I saw reports of the federal safety agency investigation of defective upper ball joints for durangos (1998-2003). I had the vehicle inspected and not only were the upper ball joints in need of replacement, but the lower as well. I was put in the position to either spend $760.00 or risk the safety of my family. I paid for the work, have a receipt and the ball joints that they replaced. My question is, if there is a recall, will I be reimbursed by daimler chrysler for the work that was done
Premature wear of both upper and lower ball joints on my 1998 dodge durango. The dealership where the vehicle was purchased new and serviced periodically wanted to replace them after 36000 (highway) miles at a cost of $1200.00. Two other dodge dealerships have since reported the same problem.
Consumer stated that since ownership, the vehicle's lower and upper ball joints have been replaced twice and another set needs to be replaced again.
1998 dodge durango upper & lower ball joint premature failure. Replacement of all four at 57k miles in june 2003.
1998 dodge durango ball joints, they have premature wear, and need replacement in order for my vehicle to pass inspection.
Consumer states that lower ball joint is wearing out prematurely.
Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
Consumer states lower ball joints are wearing prematurely.
Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing prematurely.
Premature wear and replacement of the lower and upper ball joints
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning ball joints are wearing. Dealer notified.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for maintenance. Dealer found that front ball joints were worn out.
We owned a 1998 dodge durango (just traded it in a couple of weeks ago). About a month or so ago we paid $800 to have the front ball joints replaced. We saw where you are investigating this alleged defect. There were no accidents or incidents caused by this defect.
Upper and lower ball joints on 1998 dodge durango need to be replaced. Evaluated at local chrysler dealer and was told that ball joints would need to be replaced. Experiencing tire wear and humming vibration when driven in addition to loose steering. Problem found at 38,000 miles.
I purchased a new 1998 dodge durango. I have had the ball joints replaced. Hree times since I purchased the vehicle. I am reporting this because of the recent news concerning the federal safety agency investigating this particular problem. I still have all my receipts for work done.
1998 dodge durango -after reading article of ball-joint failures we took our vechicle to the dodge dealer. All four ball joints needed to be replaced-the upper two ball joints were"dangerously worn" and two were"excessively worn". The car has 70,000 miles.
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