While driving the vehicle I heard a load pop, at whcih point steering became difficult and it felt like something was rubbing or hanging in the front suspension. I took the vehicle to a dodge dealership in columbus and was told that the right and left control arms need to be replaced, the left and right tie rods, and the right and left wheel bearings all must be replaced. Total repair cost to be $1,900. I have owned the truck 3 years and have put approximately 35,000 miles on the vehicle during the time period. We have had regular maintanence during this time period. It appears that the damage to the front suspension system is highly unusual for such a short time to have owned the vehicle.
1998 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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My upper ball joints have worn out way to prematurely on my 1998 dodge durango. My vehicle had just over 60,000 miles on it when I first noticed it and now has just over 67,000 and they feel pretty much shot.
Consumer states that while driving at 50 MPH vehicle shimmied vigorously alerting consumer to a what he thought was a suspension problem. The real problem was worn out ball joints.
Consumer stated at 47000 miles,the upper ball joints failed, which caused the steering wheel to become loose. Dealer notified. Please provide additional information.
Consumer states that the vehicle upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
Consumer states that the vehicle lower ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
Consumer states that the vehicle upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
My 1998 dodge durango has approximately 85k miles on it. It is in the shop today getting new top and bottom ball joints on both sides. Heard about possible investigation. Read others complaints and feel lucky mine made it this may miles. Also have to replace front rotors because they are out of round.
Both upper ball joints need to be replaced.
The consumer heard news report about the suspension problem, and wanted to report that the front ball joints were replaced in 2002 by an independent mechanic.
Consumer states that lower ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
Consumer noticed tire uneven wear while traveling 60-65 MPH. Vehicle started vibrating. Vehicle was serviced, and technician replaced ball joints.
Consumer state while traveling over bumps heard a noise. Vehicle was serviced, technician noticed ball joints needed to be replaced vehicle is now on second set.
1998 dodge durango 4w drive suspension premature failure. Both my upper and lower ball joints on both side began failing at 78000 miles. I understand the federal safety agency is investigating similar complaints. I had to replace all my ball joints. If there is a recall on the ball joints, will dodge reimburse me for the expense?
Premature wear of upper front ball joints on 1998 dodge durango.
The upper ball joint on the right side of the tire warbled from left to right.
Consumer states that front upper ball joints have worn out.
Consumer states upper ball joints wear prematurely. Dealer notified.
Consumer states upper ball joint is wearing out. Dealer notified.
Consumer states that the upper balljoints are wearing out prematurely.dealer notified.
Consumer states that the vehicle upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
I had to replace the upper left ball joint on my 1998 dodge durango on 7/21/03. The vehicle has 58,000 miles on it.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning ball joints were wearing. Dealer notified.
Consumer stated that while driving and without warning ball joints were wearing out. Dealer notified.
Consumer noticed that the front tires are wearing from the inside out. Took vehicle to mechanic, and he stated that upper ball joints need replacing.
Premature replacement of dodge durango ball joints. I am currently replacing the second set of ball joints since 12/2000 both sets of ball joints did not exceed 45000 miles before they wore out.
Regarding the federal safety agency action number pe03032 dodge suspension front ball joint the dealership told me about 1 year ago that this needed to be fixed before they could align the front end of the car. I complaint that this should not prematurly wear out after 40000 miles. I just would like to state that I also have problems with this vehicle in conjunction with this action number.*ak thank you
My durango has just over 60,000 miles on it. It has been very well cared for. During the first 3 years (while under warranty), the vehicle was taken to the dealer to check for squeaks in the front end. They said they lubricated the ball joints and the noise would go away for a day or two... Then return. Recently on inspection, I was notified that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.because of recent announcements of failure of that front assembly due to ball joints, I wanted to add my bit of history as well.*ak this car also has leaking seals on transfer case. I understand many people have had that problem along with transmission failure in the 60-70,000 mile range... So I probably have that to look forward to. If I can provide further information, please let me know. Thanks.
I have a 1998 dodge durango (VIN #[xxx]) and have had a continuous problem with the front suspension and ball joints. I have had the problem looked at twice (once at the local dealer and once at an independent site.) I am on my third set of front tires and only have 64,000 miles on it. The ride is very bumpy. I am concerned that there is a epidemic problem that is not being corrected or taken seriously by my dodge dealer. I consider this a safety issue.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
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