1999 Dodge Durango: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed May 15, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · ID

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. Vehicle lost power. Nearly stranded and concerned about being injured or killed due to vehicle losing electrical power no electrical power in vehicle; engine control module overheated while driving at 55 MPH, without warning the vehicle lost electrical power. The contact stated that the power steering and brakes became inoperable. The contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 20 minutes. The vehicle was restarted and driven for approximately one mile before the vehicle lost electrical power once again. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The diagnostic code reader stated no buss. The contact was informed that the engine control module overheated due to its placement in proximity to the exhaust manifold. Additionally, the contact stated that the nut on the steering wheel knuckle was stripped which caused the steering to be difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer and several unknown dealers were notified of the failure. The contact was informed by the manufacturer that there would be no assistance offered. The failure mileage was unknown. Piir = y. Ah *bf consumer stated emc brain overheats in the engine compartment. Steering knuckle strips out, tie rod ends, manifold bolts, and ball joints. Check attachment exceeds 2000 characters.

Filed Nov 21, 2015 · Fuel system, Seat belts · 85,000 miles · IL

While driving my car stalls out, I keep having problems with ball joints, my sway bar or chain has busted, seat belt for driver will not retract, rust and erosion has been so bad that I actually had to replace the whole front bumper assembly, and I have no heat.

Filed May 30, 2015 · Electrical, Steering · 144,000 miles · CA

The vehicle is hard to steer it also has a problem disengaging the 4 wheel drive the vehicle's tires in the front rub against the wheel wells causing uneven tread wear the vehicle is deemed unsafe also due to the vehicle's suspension bushings in the front in the tie rods in the front of the vehicle are loose causing a over compensation and under compensation for steering possibly resulting in fatality ultimately due to a bad lane change forcing the vehicle to collide with another vehicle ending up ultimately in fatality.

Filed Sep 8, 2012 · Suspension, Wheels · 135,000 miles · UT

The front tires wore out very quickly, we replaced the tires and within a year they wore out again. Alignment has not helped. We took it in and found out the ball joints are bad. $1000 repair.

Filed Feb 27, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 160,000 miles · NH

Recently purchased this vehicle in great shape inside and out, runs great..the dealer did the state inspection on it and replaced both side upper and lower ball joints and the right front hub/wheel bearing.now 3 weeks later upper and lower ball join on one side need to be replaced again..this is ridiculous, I have researched and seen all the complaints pertaining to this problem and am dumb founded nothing has been done about it. I just bought it so don't have any information for prior owners.

Filed Jan 16, 2012 · Suspension · 160,000 miles · IL

I bought my durango in march of 2011 from a dealership with no warranty. I have had so many problems with this truck since then it has been a money pit. My main concern was how bad the suspension is on this truck, around august I was driving and the passenger side tie rod completly broke, thankfully I wasn't going fast so I had control over the vehicle. So when I fixed the tie rod I did both because I didn't wan't the same thing happening again so while getting the tie rod fixed the lower passenger ball joint falls off so I wound up doing a pair of those also, so when I get the grease fittings greased, the mechanic tells me I need sway bar links really bad so I do those also. So all these problems, and I have to pay a monthly note for this piece of crap and the dealer is not willing to do anything to help me. Now it's january 2012 and I go for a oil change and mechanic tells me my ball joints and tie rods are shot. I ask him how can that be they been replaced less than 6 months ago, he said my shocks are terrible. This has been beyond frustrating and I have children that ride in this truck. I was reading and I saw all the complaints about the ball joint problem in this truck, I can not afford to fix the same problem again.

Filed Nov 28, 2011 · Suspension · 138,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that during routine maintenance, he was informed by a private mechanic that all four ball joints seized and failed to move properly. The vehicle was also taken to the dealer where they confirmed the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was unavailable.the failure and the current mileages were 138,000.

Filed Nov 20, 2011 · 150,879 miles · FL

I was driving down the road, and the vehicle just shutdown. I check my gauges, and noticed that a "no bus" code was showing, and that the fuel tank indicated there was no fuel. Another driver behind me assisted me in pushing the vehicle out of the road, because the vehicle would not restart. After sitting there for 20 -30 minutes, trying to restart the vehicle, it finally started. The fuel gauge showed almost a full tank of fuel and everything seemed to be fine. Before I could make it home, it shutdown on me again. This is an ongoing problem, my vehicle has shutdown on me six more times, and now it is parked in my driveway. I have been very lucky, and I am not going to push my luck by driving this vehicle. I have heard about problems with the new front suspension on this model durango, and yes, I replaced the ball joints on my vehicle which would give me a couple more years before having to replace them again. Is toyota the only auto maker stepping up being responsible for their product? Comon man !!!!!!

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Engine · 52,000 miles · GA

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, break & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 1) intake plenum gasket has failed caused excessive debris, sludge to enter engine causing - 2) oil pump & oil pump pickup screen clogging leading to engine failure; 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident; 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. Causing early failure & possible accident; 5) ABS & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft; 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. Vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes.

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Engine · 52,000 miles · GA

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, break & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 1) intake plenum gasket has failed caused excessive debris, sludge to enter engine causing - 2) oil pump & oil pump pickup screen clogging leading to engine failure; 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident; 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. Causing early failure & possible accident; 5) ABS & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft; 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. Vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes.

Filed Sep 1, 2010 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · GA

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, brake & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. Causing early failure & possible accident;

Filed Jul 22, 2010 · Suspension, Transmission · 132,520 miles · IL

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango slt. While driving 10-30 MPH the vehicle lunged forward and shifted out of second gear. The contact stated that the vehicle shifted from first to third gear and the rpms increased up to 34000. The failure occurred twenty minutes after the vehicle was purchased. The contact stated that the dealer refused to offer him any assistance. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was replacing the transmission and transfer case. The failure and current mileages were 132,520. Also, the ball joint was broken and needed to be replaced. Updated 10/07/10