Front end of my 1999 durango, which only has 71,862 miles, is making a clunking noise when turning corners or going through dips in the road. I checked the frontend if the vehicle while on a jack and found that the left front wheel assembly - possibly the ball joints - moved damatically compared the the right side. I feel that there is a potential problem that the front end assembly my break off if the right set of circumstances occur. I read today that duragno's from 2000-2004 are being recalled for the same type of problem with the front end. O you think that my vehicle should be covered for repair under a factory defect also? This vehicle does not have .
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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I have a 1999 dodge durango which had both upper ball joints replaced last summer. They were about to fail. Why does the recent durango ball joint recall only cover the years 2000 to 2003? My vehicle obviously suffered from the same defect. What can I do to reclaim the cost of this repair ($400)?
Annual inspection of 1999 durango "failed" due to unsafe ball joints and tie-rods. Ball joints and tie rods replaced at my own personal cost.
I have a 1999 dodge durango.on may 11, 2004 I had to replace upper and lower ball joints. The mechanic said I was in danger of having an accident if I didn't replace them. I believe they were defective and the 1999 models should be included in the recall.
In the begining of november I took my 1999 dodge durango into the shop to have a noise checked out. The mechanic discovered that my ball joints were almost completly worn out. They instructed me to not drive it on the highway if I could not afford to get it fixed that day. I drive 30 miles to work on the highway everyday so I had no choice but to have them fixed. I now see that the ntsa has suggested a recall of the 2000-2003 durangos, why isn't the 1999 durango included?
We had been hearing strange noises when we were going around corners coming from the wheels in front, we took it to a dodge dealership and were told our wheels were about to break off and needed to replace the upper ball joints. We did that at a big expense to us and since have had no problem with the wheels but lots of problems with everything else in the truck.
My 1999 dodge durango upper ball joints failed. Had to have them replaced when vechile was out of warranty. This is the same situation as the recent recall of the 2000-2003 durangos.
I own a 1999 dodge durango. At 53,000 miles both upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced due to faulty manufactured ball joints. My mechanice informed me that this is was a dangerous situation which could have endangered everyone in my vehicle. Luckily the problem was caught before bodily harm was caused. It was a very costly repair which I was told when I bought the vehicle and the extended warranty should have been covered. However the dealership that sold the vehicle knowing about the inherent problem excluded the coverage for ball joints.
I recently saw a report that the federal safety agency was asking for the recall of 2003 dodge durango for problems with the spension:front:control arm:upper ball joint. I want to report that this past year I had to take my 1999 dodge durango in for replacement of all 4 ball joints because of excessive wear and damage. My durango had approximately 70k miles on the vehicle at the time. I hope this information may help in opening the recall from19 99-2003 vehicles. If you need documentation please feal free to contact me for any further questions.
The ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango are failing and are in need of replacement. I have noticed the symptoms of the failure over the past 20-30,000 miles. My vehicle has only 80,000 miles on it. This is a very expensive repair that I can't afford to make at this time. I've been reading numerous reports that have complained about this exact same issue. I'm hoping a recall will be issued before something tragic happens to me, my passengers or other drivers.
The upper ball joints had to be replaced at 50,000 miles. Consumer stated this was low mileage. The defect was discovered while having a front end alignment.*ak
Manufacturers defect, problem with ball joints in 1999 dodge durango. *bf
Excessive ball joint wear on 1999 dodge durango. I have been experiencing problems with my durango for nearly 3 years. I took the vehicle to the dealership complaining of "clunking" coming from the front end when the sterring wheel is turned sharply to the left or right when making turns (I.e. Parking in a parking spot). The vehicle was still well within the warranty period and the dealership indicated that they could not "replicate" the noise. I have since experienced excessive tire wear that required replacement of all 4 tires under with under17,000 miles on the vehicle. During my last tire rotation (at an independent shop) they indicated that there is excessive wear on the front and rear ball joints and currently my vehicle has 27,580 miles. Combining these factors I believe there is no question that the parts are defective, and with numerous other owners experiencing the same type of problems, I believe it is a widespread safety hazard that should be addressed.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
1999 dodge durango. - replacement of front end upper and lower ball joints at 59553 miles. Previously told that lubrication was all that was needed by dodge dealer. Later told that front end alignment could not be guaranteed when replacing wore tires. Now at 70k miles, the front end is squeaking again. Same sound that originally appeared at or near 30k miles.
Premature ball joint wear on my 1999 dodge durango SUV.
I had my upper and lower ball joints replaced on my 1999 dodge durango on 11/10/04. All four joints showed unusual wear and the drivers side were very close to failure.
Excessive tire wear, road noise. Upper balls joints bad. Replaced. Now they are shot again, same problem, excessive tire wear and road noise. 62k on first repair. Truck is used 90% highway driving, no towing, and no heavy loads. I have also had to replace lower ball-joints, tie rod ends, etc. Transmission has gone out twice. Front wheel bearings, and on and on. Front suspension design is junk!
I own a 1999 dodge durango. On 11-2-04 while driving on I-70 at around 7:30a.m. The front axle fell a part.
Upper ball joints were replaced because of extensive wear at 29,000 miles. Following replacement they wore out again, and needed to be replaced again.
While driving there was a popping noise. The vehicle was taken to the dealer in which they found that the upper and lower ball joints were completely worn out. *ak the cover under the hood was ripened, the black guard under the front of the vehicle was hanging, the coolant resevoir was leaking, the power steering fluid leaked, the A/C was not cooling due to an open wire from the low push switch, and the fuel gauge did not read properly.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed that both upper and ball joints were loose and worn out. Please provide further details. *jb the consumer stated that a family down the street with the same vehicle are having the same problem.
No crash. I am writing to let you know that only because of an honest dodge mechanic that I happened to meet I was warned to have my ball joints and tie rods examined on my 1999 dodge durango. I had no notice that there was anything wrong with them. My durango had approximately 52k miles on it. Nearly all highway miles, no offroading. I had to replace these at a cost of nearly $2,000. I investigated at the time and found out that I was lucky that my tire had not fallen off. I am submitting this to you because I was told that there is an existing investigation ongoing on this subject and I wanted you to be aware of another case. Thank you!
Pe 03 032/front suspension, upper ball joint failure. While getting a tune-up mechanic determined that all four ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.
I heard popping and grinding noises coming from the front underside of the car. They began when I turned the wheel, then worsened rapidly to a constant noise. I took the car to the mechanic and was told my lower ball joints, front wheel bearings and upper control arms had deteriorated. He said it was lucky my tires stayed on and that the parts should not have to have been replaced so early in the vehicle's life. The durango is a 1999 model and had 81,500 miles on it at the time of repair (march 26, 2004). The repairs cost 1657.78. This afternoon I had to take the vehicle to the mechanic again for sqeaking. He oiled the same parts and said they looked bad again and would most likely need to be replaced soon. I have only gone 10,000 miles since the last repairs were done. I contacted dodge, however, they said there was nothing they could do.
While driving on the highway at 50 MPH, suddenly there was a noise coming from the front of the truck. The upper ball joint broke and the hub pushed in destroyed the brake lines and other components in that area. The vehicle is currently in a parking lot, where it has been parked since the incident.
The front end went out at 70,000. The mechanic stated the vehicle was unsafe to drive. The manufacturer stated they were not aware of any defect.
I own a 1999 dodge durango and have had to replace the ball joints for a second time. The first at 39,000 miles and again at 70,000 miles.
The consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance. The mechanic informed the consumer the front upper and lower ball joints needed replacement due to corrosion. Please fill in additional information. *jb
I don't who else to go to, dodge durangos need a recall on several issues. Ball joints for one, plenum gasket, and the computer brain system is junk and dodge will not take any responsibility for these issues. These trucks cost too much money to have the issues they have. These are lemons and once you buy it your stuck with it. I have owned mine a little over 2 months and I think I have been able to drive it a total of 3 weeks, not all in a row. It is junk and how can I resell junk? I don't want to have someone come back to me because I sold them junk, but I can not afford to own this vehicle. Something should be done.
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