While driving ABS light come on unexpectedly and stayed on. They could not find the problem to fix it correctly. *ak the speedometer jumps to 100mph and falls to 0 MPH intermittently. The transmission is slipping and the overdrive harness is stuck. The brake pedal goes to the floor, the dealer replaced the brake components. The interior lights were inoperable, the dealer found a faulty module. The power door locks were inoperable, the dealer found a faulty module. The rear seat wouldn't fold up. The consumer heard a rattling noise coming from the left front wheel area. The right rear panel came loose. Motor oil was found in the master cylinder.
1998 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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In july I started noticing a loose clunky feeling from the front end. I brought it too tuffy auto service in saginaw, mi. They said the front(left and right) bearings were bad. And also a left idler arm. This is not a problem that should happen to a vehicle with only 65,000 miles. What can or should I do.
In march of 2000 I brought the car to the dealer complaining of a loose front end. They told me the upper and lower ball joints were bad and that I should have them replaced. I asked if that was dangerous and they said it was. I wanted a second opinion. I went to tuffy auto service in walled lake mi, they said the dealer was using a scare method to get the work done. They did inform me that the lower ball joints were bad and that it was too early for them to need replacing. They said that durangos have had allot of problems with ball joints and that dodge knows it. I proceded to have them replaced at tuffy for a much lower price than the dealer wanted and with a much better after makret part. The shocks on the car were also replaced at that time, also too early .
Upper ball joints and upper control arm failed. Nlm
Lower control arm boot on the front wheel leaks oil onto the brakes, damaging the rotors and the pads. Dealer has been notified.
This problem caused premature wearing of tires (goodyear wrangler at/s 31.00 - 15 stock).
Lower right ball joint failure @ 55k. Much too young to fail at such a low mileage. Heard reports this isn't the first time for durango/dakota trucks.
Almost the entire front suspension has already been replaced due to failures of the ball joints. Currently, I am waiting on delivery of the right upper control arm assembly (which apparently dodge has updated twice now). It has been on back order for over a month and the truck is more and more difficult to drive.
Bought this vehicle new only 20 months ago and the ball joints have failed. Dealer admits that that's unusual and that ball joints should last a very long time.
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Engine overheating due to failure of the fan/clutch assembly. Mjs
Owner has replaced the 3rd set of tires due to "cupping and feathering".
Accident--toyota corolla grazed front left corner of bumper and hit tire. Tire blew, upper and lower control arms were pushed back.
When making a turn vehicle would feel like it was losing control . Owner took vehicle to the dealer and was advised that the ball joints were bad, the box in the steering column was cracked. Manufacturer has been notified.
Ball joint going too early on durango. Contacted dealer and manufacturer wiht no success.
I was driving in a rainstorm and hit a pocket of water on the highway. I hydro-planed into a concrete barricade, hitting the wall at about a 40-45 degree angle. The rear end started to spin counter-clockwise, so I steered into the skid. This stopped the counter-clockwise skid, but threw me back into the barricade - hitting the entire driver side and more especially the rear wheel. When I hit the wall, the rear driver side leaf spring "whiplashed" in-board and cracked the gas tank. The crack is approximately 2-3 inches long. I did not notice the crack right away, and was able to continue home. The "low fuel warning light" came on and I stopped for gas. It was at this time that I noticed that the fuel was running out on the ground. I took the vehicle to the local dodge dealer for repair, and perhaps investigation into the faulty placement of the springs. They have ignored the situation and gave me the 800 number for chrysler customer relations. When I called them, I explained the situation and received basically a "so what ??" attitude. I am a property and casualty insurance agent and would not want any of my insurance carriers to needlessly pay claims for faulty design. I feel that this needs to be investigated as soon as possible to prevent the unnecessary loss of life and needless property damage. I was lucky that it was raining the night that this happened which lessened the "sparks" potential. Had there been sparks of metal on concrete, I would probably have been burned in the wreckage. I am reminded of the faulty placement of the saddle tanks on the gmc pickup trucks which caused millions of dollars in claims and settlements. I brought this up to chrysler and their question was "what do you want chrysler to do?". Your response will be greatly appreciated.
Suspension vibration causing consumers ear drum to hurt while driving at higher speeds. Mjs
Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with virbation whenever vehicle reaches high speed of 50 or more MPH. Between 50-70 MPH vibration appears to be coming from rear, and 70-75 MPH, the whole vehicle would vibrate. Vehicle been in /out dealer shop on five occasions, and problem cannot be resolved.
While driving approximately 60mph, the vehicle would start to vibrate. Rear windows down & front windows up.
When driving at about 50 to 55mph the vehicle starts to shake and vibrate, sometimes causing a loss of control. Dealer says the problem is normal.
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