Shaking and shimmy in the front end when driving on roads front end would shake uncontrollably,need to replace both side of upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends all was worn out at 80000 miles also transmission wouldn't shift,speed sensor bad on transmission,old parts available certified mech did replacement and had to have it re-aligned.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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Upper and lower ball joint failure at 55,000 which resulted in tire failure went to dealership had complete service check dealership said there was no problem. Always having vechicle serviced every 3000 miles. Up to 75000 miles-no problem. At 76000 miles could not get front wheel aligment-due to ball joints wore out-but yet dealership always stating vehicle was in good condition nothing wrong ?????
While driving v approximately at 35 MPH front tires were squeaking. Had taken vehicle to dealership to have tires rotated. Mechanic noticed, after placing vehicle on hoist, that the inside front tires were being gouged by the front ball joints. Also, that the front ball joints were about to break. The ball joints had been repaired.
I just had all 4 ball joints in my 1999 dodge durango replaced. I only know 2 other people that own this vehichle and they have both had to replace the same parts long before you should need to.
I had to have the ball joints replaced at 61000 miles. The repairer said that he had seen an inordininate number of durangos and dakotas with the same problem.
The technician determined the need to replace the ball joints. An independent shop replaced on two occasion, both sides, the lower and upper ball joints at very low mileage. *ak the pitman arm was replaced, shocks were installed because they displayed a bouncy/mushy ride.
While turning corners, the consumer heard a knocking and grinding sound coming from the front end. The dealer found that the ball joints were worn and the transmission need to be replaced.
At 50,000 miles the upper and lower ball joints failed. Please provide additional information.
Failure has not occurred as of yet, but have had entire front-end replaced on vehicle on 9/12/2002. On 3/31/2004 we had vehicle checked again and was told by the dealership that the left side lower control are was worn and will need to be replaced again soon. I have receipts and quotes from dealership and will be happy to submit copies.
Consumer stated that when he took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance he was told by the mechanic that lower ball joints were loose. Also, wheel could fall off. Consumer called the manufacturer, and was given a hard time. Consumer felt that manufacturer should have given the problem some consideration, and repair t vehicle before there was a crash, and someone would get hurt or killed.
1999 dodge durango: vehicle had ball joints replaced at approximately 60k miles per dealers diagnosis. At 90000 miles dealer again states excessive ball joint wear and recommends replacement.
Upper and lower ball joint in 1999 durango. Dealer stated they needed to be replaced . My vehicle only had 60,000 miles on it at the time.
Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joints failed. *ak the technician replaced the upper and lower ball joints.
Consumer noticed that while driving, vehicle rode roughly. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.
I had my durango at the dealer for a water pump replacement and after seeing a news story on the failure of ball joints on dodge durangos I asked them to check the ball joints for wear. I was called later in the day and told that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced because they had more wear than was allowed by the manufacturer ( I had them replaced at my cost). My durango only has 47k miles on it, this is way to early to have to have the ball joints replaced. I also had no indication while driving the vehicle that there was anything wrong with the ball joints, if I had not asked for them to be inspected and subsequently this could have caused serious injury to my family when they had failed. The ball joints should be on a recall.
Problems with ball joints on 1999 dodge durango. *mr there have been a number of cases where the tire had fallen off of the vehicle as a result. The consumer requested his money back.
Complaint regarding the ball joints on a 1999 dodge durango.*mr the vehicles transmission was replaced at 50000 miles. Now the vehicle ball joints are failing prematurely. The consumer would like to know how long it will take to recall this problem.
Broken ball joint - driver side (while driving from chicago to wisconsin, causing tire to explode, costing me $1,094.00) I had the vehicle towed to holiday dodge in fond du lac, wi. And dwayne in the service dept. Told me that it would cost $2495.00 I asked him if the problem was covered under warranty since I had only 98,900 miles on the vehicle. He told me that it wasn't. He tried to charge me for things unrelated to the problem. That occurred on june 9,2004. Today, july 6,2004, my husband took the vehicle to midas to have the tires rotated and they told him that theupper ball joints needed repair before alignment can be donel. I contacted dodge consumer complaint office and they said that the ball joint problem was under investigation.
The vehicle was inspected by two dealers. Both dealers determined that the front upper and lower ball joints wore out and the front tires were about to detach from the vehicle. *ak *sc
1999 dodge durango owner - in january - upper and lower ball joint replacement - failed inspection - local mechanic noticed a lot of play in ball joints. Replaced upper and lower ball joints and cost $750.00. *jb now front left bearing - tire almost came off -no prior grinding etc. New tire rubbing on front end parts july 01/04.
I am having he same "bad ball joints" issue as other filers in my 1999 dodge durango. Please make me #82.
While driving at high speeds, the vehicle vibrated, causing the driver to slow down. The consumer made contact with the dealership. The mechanic determined that the upper ball joints were wearing out prematurely. *ak the consumer also took the vehicle to the dealer, but they told the consumer that the vehicle was fine. The consumer took the vehicle to another mechanic to get a third opinion and was told three out of the four ball joints were shot. *sc
The owner took the vehicle into the dealership for inspection; the mechanic informed the owner that the upper ball joints have failed. Dealership replaced both upper and lower ball joints.
I want to add my complaint against dodge for the ongoing investigation into the possible recall of the 1999 dodge durango for failure of front-end tie rods and ball joints. My understanding is that the federal safety agency has an ongoing investigation into the failure of these parts on this model year durango. Just last week at 55k original owner miles I had to replace the ball joints and tie rods.
Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Vehicle vibrated when moving at speeds of 50 MPH or higher. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was told that because the vehicle had over 90,000 miles they would not cover it.
While driving steering wheel intermittently pulled to the right. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak the ball joint were completely worn out. The vehicle had never been used off road nor was it subjected to harsh treatment. The consumer only used the four wheel drive 8-10 times and feels that the ball joints should have lasted at least 100000 miles.
Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. *ak the consumer's vehicle failed inspection because of worn out ball joints. The consumer believes a recall should be initiated.
Consumer complained about a steering problem. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that both ball joints and tie rods were defective and needed to be replaced.
The are ball joints wearing prematurely.
Ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango had been squeaking for a couple of years, after seeing expose on failing ball joints, I had them checked and all 4 ball joints were bad. I had them checked at 2 independent repair shops before taking it into the chrsyler/dodge dealership in midland mi. Feeny dodge. They confirmed that the balls joints were compromised and replaced them for the labor charge and did not charge for the parts. This was in november 2003. The vehicle only had 33,000 miles on it.
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