We have been told by our local dealership that the ball joints are worn, and are excessively wearing our brand new set of tires. We are very upset that dodge is not doing anything about this obvious problem. We have never had a vehicle with so many issues before, the intake gasket, the ABS sensor, the seal on rear axle, a seat belt that wouldn't work, and now this. Very unhappy with the vehicle as a whole.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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I own a 1999 dodge durango with approximately 64,000 miles. Immediately upon purchasing the vehichle I have experienced a large poping and dragging sound when turning or performing a u-turn. Recently I attempted to make a u-turn and my car nearly lost control and felt as if it would tip over. I took the vehicle in to cerritos dodge and I was advised that the vehichles upper and lower, right and left ball joints were completely shot. All were replaced. I continue to experience the popping and dragging sounds. Upon purchasing the vehichle, I have had to change the (all four) tires 3 times, obtain 3 wheel alignments, change the battery (went completely dead at approximately 25,000 miles) repair the brake light switch (brake lights wouldn't turn off), and repair door/hatch locks (unable to lock and make loud buzzing and clicking sound).
Dealership replaced the lower and upper ball joints at 83,000 miles at consumer's expense.
Upper lower ball joints, both sides repaired once with vehicle having under 32,000 miles on it at dealership where purchased. Right side repaired again at independent mechanic at 49,000, upon failure of safety inspection. Left one would soon need to be replaced also.
While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection , and mechanic determined the need to replace the upper and lower ball joints.
1999 dodge durango had worn ball joints and steering end links. Was making a popping sound evertime I turned left or right squeeked when I went over bumps.
While driving at 35 MPH consumer heard a rattling sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who determined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out on both sides. Also, consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the engine. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that a new transmission was needed.
At 40,000 mi.check up on my dodge durango 1999 it was found to be the boots around my upper ball joints were ripped. At 45,000 miles the rubber boots around the lower ball joints are ripped. These are from the factory and should not be happening for such low mileage. These are permently greased and the damage is unknown when there is rips and dirt, etc is getting up in there. There is several hundred complaints about this and when is the government going to make a recall. It is a shame someone has to be killed before something is done. There is no recall or action being taken up to this point to repair this problem. What do you suggest we do? This is very expensive to fix and the vehicle itself is not cheap. I enjoy driving my durango, but now cannot take it on the highway. Please help!
While driving driver heard noises coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the right upper ball joint failed.
I am the original owner of a 1999 dodge durango that has upper/lower ball joint wear at low mileage. I brought my vehicle into a dealership and was quoted $1200 for parts and labor. I started experiencing these problems at 54000 miles! This seems to be a design flaw. I would hope the federal safety agency would issue a recall before someone's life is taken.
I was informed today that my 1999 dodge durango needs upper ball joints for the second time since I have owned the car. The first time the car had 33,327 miles on it and this time it has 87,000. I owned the car for two years the first time and now it will be five years in april 2004. The first time herb chambers dodge replaced both upper control arms and both lower ball joints.
The ball joints on the passenger broke. A mechanic indicated that this happened after lifting vehicle up on the lift.
Both front ball joints shot-left so bad service dept. Said do not drive. I have the faulty parts. Why hasn't dodge issued a recall?
While turning consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear passenger/driver wheel. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
At very low mileages independent shop replaced the lower and upper ball joints at consumer's expense. Dealer notified.
Upper ball joint failure. Driver's side extremely bad, passenger side needs changed.
I cannot believe that you closed the investigation with crystler. Pertaining to the ball joints on dodge durangos. Ours failed,we had them replaced at 50,000 miles. They put the same size ball joints on the car. We had just put on new tires and because of the faulty ball joints it completly ruined them with in 2 months. I then checked the old ball joints myself. What I found was amaxing. The ball joints on these cars are the same size as the ball joints on my artic cat atv. Would you not think they would be larger because of the capacity of weight the durango carries. So 1100.00 later I am wouldering how long these ball joints will last. Or am I better off having my wheels fall off and causing a serious accident or death. This is a very unsafe situation.
I felt a vibration in the front end of my vehicle around 60 miles an hour. I took it to the dodge dealership and asked them to check my tires. They informed me, that it wasn't my tires, but my ball joint was worn. I called dymlerchrysler and was told, that they were having trouble, with the durangos and dakotas. That it was still under investigation with them and the department of highway safety. That has been over 7 months ago and still nothing has been done about these problems with these vehicles. With the mounting complaints, I can not believe, that nothing has been done! Are they waiting for someone to get killed??
Upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. Consumer later noticed there were no grease fittings on the ball joints.
Upper and lower ball joints failed at 62,000 miles, and had to be replaced.
Ball joint failure.
Steering shook violently and became hard. Then, noise came from the front wheel. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by technician, and technician determined that ball joints needed replacement.
While backing out of the driveway at less than 5 MPH right front wheel separated without any indication from the truck. This caused the truck to drop to the ground immediately. After the truck was inspected consumer was informed that the problem was due to upper ball joints wearing out.
After having serviced the vehicl technician determined that upper ball joints needed replacement.
While having vehicle serviced technician determined that right upper and lower ball joint needed replacement.
Ball joint failure on my 1999 dodge durnago.
Lower ball joints broke while driving at 25 MPH, and vehicle came to a complete stop. Mechanic indicated this was due to a factory defect.*ak lower ball joints were replaced by service dealer. Also, noise from front of the vehicle. Dealer replaced both inner tie rods.
There was a problem with the front end stability. The upper and lower ball joints were suspected. *ak the dealership was aware of this problem.
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for ball joint problem. At 42,000 miles upper and lower ball joints were worn out, and were replaced by mechanic.
Upper ball joints failed, causing severe damage to the lower ball joints and the tie rod end.
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