1999 durangos has same problem as 2000-2003. Upper ball joints problems. Consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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While driving 30 MPH vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that both frontal and rear upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.
At 38,000 miles I took my 1999 durango to get my state inspection. The front end needed to be repaired becasue of a failed ball joint. This repair cost me $700 dollars. This is the first year of the durango and they have recalled the car for this issue. The recall is for the years 2000 untill present. What about the people like me who bought the first durango. There are a lot of these older models on the road that are unsafe.
The vehicle's ball joint failed. *nm
The vehicle experienced a grinding noise and shaking in the front. Taken to a repair shop for check up, and results showed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
Lower ball joints on both sides of vehicle. *bf the vehicle failed inspection due to worn front upper and lower ball joints. The consumer stated that he is having the same problem with his vehicle as the later year model listed in the recall. The vehicle as a result of the failed ball joints has uneven tire wear , brake problems , oil pressure problems, sludge build up, and speed sensor issues.
Vehicle would make a noise while turning or driving over bumps. Vehicle was taking to a dealer. The dealer informed the consumer that both upper ball joint and the lower control arm needed to be replaced.
I have a 1999 dodge durango, and I am having problems with my front end suspension, the same thing that the 2000-2003 models were recalled for, shouldn't this be covered also? It only has 64,000 miles on it and we have replaced the right front upper and lower ball joints and tie rod end. Now the left ball joints needs to be replaced also.
I own a 1999 dodge durango slt with just over 40,000 miles. It has recently been diagnosed as needing both upper and lower front end ball joints. Because it is not a 2000 or later model, regardless of the low milage. I was informed that daimler chrysler would do nothing about the problem.
Vehicle was taken to a repair shop for the excessive wear of the right front tire. Mechanic informed the consumer that both the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak......
Premature ball joint wear. Took vehicle to dealership for 60,000 mile oil change. Service represenative informed me that the ball joints were worn out. They also informed me to file this complaint because it is a common problem on this vehicle.
Vehicle vibrated at 55 MPH. Dealer tested the vehicle, and several repairs were made, including the suspension. However, the problem recurred. The consumer stated this vehicle should be included in the upcoming recall for the upper ball joints.*ak
Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic determined that left and right upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
While driving, the passenger side front suspension collapsed. *nm the collapse caused severe damage and disconnected the right front wheel area. The wheel wobbled until it fell off. After the vehicle was repaired the right front ball joint was determined to be loose and required replacement. The consumer stated that he has never been off road with the vehicle. *tc
I have a 1999 dodge durango that at 80,000 had to have both the upper and lower ball joints replaced on both front wheels. This condition was validated by 2 independant mechanics. Both thought this condition was premature. The replacement cost near $1000. Recently chrysler recalled durangos for 2000-2004 for the identical condition. Is it possible that this condition exists in earlier durangos as well.
While driving on various road speeds vehicle experienced instability and driver control. Problems. Consumer had the front tires aligned, but the actual cause was later identified as the front upper ball joints. Consumer had the old ball joints replaced at her expense. *ak
The front upper ball joint failed. While driving between 35-40 MPH the steering wheel became difficult to steer. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, who indicated after inspection that the upper ball joints failed and needed to be replaced. *ak
While driving 45 MPH consumer heard a loud popping noise, and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. During the inspection consumer was informed that all four ball joints needed to be replaced. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, who insisted that only the 2000 through 2003 vehicles were being recalled.
I bought a 1999 dodge durango in february 2004 and had heard about the front ball joint problems that they were having with the durangos and dakotas. I had them checked at a local repair shop and sure enough both the upper and lower ball joints on both sides were in serious need of being replaced. I checked with the dodge company and was told that the ball joints were under investigation and would soon be recalled. I had the joints replaced at my expense and was amazed at the difference I felt when I got in to drive the durango the first time. The whole front end felt alot more solid. I didn't wait till the wheels fell off like my friend's durango. I have children and was worried that they would get seriuosly injured so I had them replaced with the understanding that if a recall was made, I would get reimbursed the cost. The 2000-2003 durangos & dakotas have been recalled for this exact reason.
Failed front upper and lower ball joints at 70,000. My mechanic syas that it is unsafe to drive, as the wheels could fall off. He also states that the ball-joints should never be totally worn at only 70,000 miles. There is a rball-joint related recall for all 2000 - 2004 model year durango's, but mine is a 1999. Dodge/chrysler have been less than cooperative. I see many, many other 199 durango owners with the same problem and am looking for some recourse/compensetory response from dodge to fix the problem.
Vehicle was making a loud noise from the front. It was taken to the dealer, and the upper ball joints were defective. This vehicle was not included in the ball joint the federal safety agency recall.
The front end made a banging sound. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and it was determined the upper ball joints were defective. This vehicle was not included in the ball joint the federal safety agency recall 04v596000.
99 my dodge durango. With 54,000 miles, upper ball joints on both sides were worn excessively, especially passenger side. Because of my concern about the danger of ball joint separation and because my wife and children use this vehicle, I replaced all of the ball joints. My 99 has the same problem as the recently recalled vehicles, but was not included in the recall. Ball joints should not wear out with only 54,000 miles. I have saved the old parts.
Our transmission would not shift to 3rd gear,removed,rebuilt and re-install, exchanged torque converter needed, replaced all solenoids and switch 12/31/04 started around 80,000 miles. Work done @ 80751. I am one of 3 people that I know who have (or had) a 99 durango on my sons hockey team, all have had trouble with tranny, 1 at 64,000 miles, fixed and traded, other has same symptoms as ours, has 72,000 miles.-- online stories seem to indicate this is not an isolated problem, transmission shop said seems to be very common with early models tranny 42re?--date of build 9/98-- VIN#1b4hs28y3x535962-- not to mention the new "0 oil pressure" reading that happened this past w/e, which seems to be popping up, will clean pan and replace pvc to see if that problem is solved as research indicates, and last but least- ball joints---and new tires will be needed due to uneven inside wearing, even if "rotated" every 7500 miles. Long term chrysler owner, all vehicles over 125 k miles, never a problem--what recourse/satisafaction is there for this ?
Failure of front suspension upper ball joints. I had both replaced along with the lower ball joints by a repair facility other than the dealer who was unable to find the problem earlier. I found the problem simply by raising the front end of the vehicle and visually inspecting the joints.
We have replaced at least two complete sets of ball joints on our 1999 dodge durango in the last 5 years.
On 10-1-04, my 1999 dodge durango, 4wd, had to have the ball joints replaced with only 72,500 miles. I was advised that the ball joints were not heavy duty enough to support the weight of the vehicle. I had excessive play in the steering column and bad shimmy in the front end. I paid to have the repair done on 10-1-04.
I have a 1999 dodge durango, brakes repaired. The vehicle overheated, radiator, air compressor and more problems. *bf the consumer was told that the ball joints were gone and the transmission was sticking. *sc
I own a 1999 dodge durango has same problem, ball joints problems. *bf
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