I have a 1999 dodge durango that I purchased about seven months ago, it had 69,000 miles . About a month later the front ball joints, upper & lower,were bad also the control arm bushings are bad. I believe this is a manufacturer defect. I tried to find these parts to repair my vehicle, but there are no replacement parts available at our local autostores. I believe these parts should be recalled... Thank you very much... Steve kennett.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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While driving vehicle made a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to mechanic and mechanic stated the ball joints were defective.
Vehicle continuously pulled to the right while driving. Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment due to premature wear of the upper ball joints. Also, steering column was defective.
While having the truck serviced the consumer asked the dealership to inspect the ball joints. Upon inspection the dealership noticed that all four ball joints were bad. *nlm the vehicle would also jump forward while in the park position.
While driving at any speed consumer heard noise from the front end. Independent shop indicated the need to replace upper and lower ball joints.
Lower ball joints produced a loud grinding noise. Consumer was concerned that wheel will separate from the vehicle while driving.
Dealer replaced the driver's side upper and lower ball joints at 33000 miles and at 75000 miles.
Have clunking in steering, jacked passenger side up to find right front wheel somewhat lose on vertical plane. Removed tire to find excessive slop in lower ball joint. Only at 47,000 mainly highway miles. Unsure of what to do, curious of who is responsible for poor design, and little help. I will be replacing lower ball joint but still feel unsafe driving vehicle.
Mechanic was unable to perform a front end alignment because the upper ball joints wore out prematurely.
1999 dodge durango 4wd, 65000 miles. Upper and lower ball joints have nearly 1/4 inch play in them. Pops and clunks especially when turning.
Upon inspection of the truck the mechanic confirmed that both upper ball joints were prematurely worn and needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional details. *jb
A block after I changed from full-time 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive, I heard a loud pop in the area of the front right wheel and it started pulling hard to the right as a result of the front right tire dragging. I took it directly to the dealer (mark roberts motors). They took 2 to 3 days trying to figure out why the front end was binding up but not when it was on the lift. I mentioned I heard reports about problems with the ball joints and the next day they told me that both the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger sides needed to be replaced as well as the driver side tie rod. The repairs and alignment cost $1026 and appear to have resolved the problem. The mileage at that time was 63551.
Premature failure of upper and lower ball joints on 1999 dodge durango at 60,905 miles.
Faulty balljoints dodge durango
Lower ball joint had to be replaced at 44,000 miles, upper ball joint had to be replaced at 53,000 miles. I have a 1999 dodge durgango slt.
Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joint failure: while having an oil change consumer discovered that the upper ball joints were on the verge of collapse. Manufacturer and dealer were aware of the problem.
I owned a 1999 durango that had to have the upper front ball joints replaced. According to my mechanic I was lucky and that the front tire was ready to come off. I got to him in time. Of course the only kind he could replace them with ,that were available to him were the non-greaseable kind. The same kind that came with the SUV. I am not looking forward to this problem again. I should not have to.
The ball joints failed, causing all 4 tires to wear improperly, twice.
Right upper control arm was out of spec and needed to be replaced. Left is also going out. Cost over $400 for each side! I understand this to be a common problem on this vehicle, which is well documented. Dodge needs to suck it up and pay for these repairs due to manufacturer defect!
Purchased used oct 13, 01 41,626 miles oil change dec 12, 01 46,722 mies. Oil change feb 23, 02 50,310 miles. May 15, 02- replaced oil send unit, cleaned / adjusted the rear brakes, system check /reprogramed enignine controller. Ext day oil guage light / fluctuating 0-110. 3 days later oil change , pcv valve replaced, 55,669 miles. *ak july 12, 02 engine blew #2 rod busted . Warrenty company denied repairs due to sludge in engine. Proved 3 oil changes in 6 months I owned vehicle engine & battery cables replaced . August 14, 02 after engine repair drove car to gas station ,turned e off, filled with gas, wouldn't turn over. Car engaged, ticking noise, service dept said normal. Purchased battery. Sept 13, 02 check gauge light on, temperature gauge fluctuate 0-260, oil temp gauge to 110. Told no coolant, told looking for leaks. Told coolant topped off sept 16, 02 oil temp light fluctuated toward 110 mark. Checked oil - quart low. Added quart. Sept17 , 02 green fluid leaking, vehicle towed to dealership. Water pump/ by pass hose replaced. Drove off the lot found air cond not working, compressor not connected sept 22, 2002 engine rev / tachometer stick at 4-5 check transmission / oil levels. Oil 2 quarts low. Oct 10,02 tachometer reved car would not engage . Sensor in transmission out. Replaced sensor. Left shop , at 60 MPH could feel vibration by gas pedal, engine would rev, tachometer would jump. Unable to dup the prolbem. Vehicle hooked to computer no abnormal readings 10/22/02 replaced upper ball joints, tie rods, and shaft, front end alignment. 12/02 purchased 2 tires. 6/03 replaced alternator purchased 2 tires front end alignment . 11/03 replaced starter /battery cables 12/26 dealer service department , engine reving, tachometer jumping, crunch in the front end, car not going into reverse. Replace lower ball joints /4 tires due to uneven wear
Upper control arm bushings and ball joints started making noise after 12,000 miles and had to be replaced by 50,000 miles. The cost of replacing these components was over $750.00.
While driving consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front ball joints. Dealership mechanic tried to repair the vehicle, but was unable to resolve the problem.
I am having to replace both sets of ball joints at 45,000 mi on my 1999 dodge durango. I have replaced rear tie rods, front u joints, and transfer case during the past six months. None of this has been covered by warranty.
While making a right turn, the right front wheel felt like it locked up and the vehicle began to fishtail. Upon inspection at the dealer it was determined that the right upper and left/right lower ball joints were wearing prematurely. *ak *ph
The owner took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. The mechanic informed the owner that the upper ball joints had failed. Please provide any additional information.
Each year I have had this vehicle I have had to replace the ball joints and the front tires as well as have the front suspension redone. The vehicle is not safe to drive and this is getting expensive. Dodge will not fix the problem.
1999 dodge durango with 52,000 miles passed inspection in april 2003. On dec 23,2003, it was discovered that the vehicle needs 4 new ball joints. Ball joints wore out in a 7,000 mile span. I find it difficult to believe that all 4 ball joints went bad at once. I believe that this relates to a product deficiency in manufacture.
My wife's 1999 garage-kept durango with only 25,600 miles on it is at the dodge dealer right now having both lower ball joints replaced. Cost estimate is $560. I took the truck in to have the suspension inspected based largely upon the media coverage of this defect, and the info I gleened from this usefull the federal safety agency database. I just called the dodge contact-us phone number, and documented my complaint. The polite woman took down my info, but she said that was all she could do, and that I should save my receipts for the repairs, in case there is a recall. I am an engineer, and I am convinced this is a design defect. I have a 1992 explorer with 116,000 miles on it and have never had this kind of problem. While at the dodge dealership, I looked underneath the shiny new 2004 durango on the lot - what a surprise! The front supension is completely redesigned, and looks nothing like the suspension on the 99. Dodge needs to stop dodging their existing customers, or people like me will never buy another vehicle from them. I should have known better when I recalled that the fictitious al bundy's car of choice was a dodge. To all durango owners: have your suspension inspected.
We own a 1999 dodge durango.... Wheel, brake rotor and steering knuckle separated from the vehicle.... Ball joint separation seems to have been the problem... Apparently, this is a continuing issue with these vehicles.
Vehicle was taken for a routine general maintenance, and the mechanic noticed that all four ball joints felled worn out prematurely. Also consumer had problems with water pump and the serpentine belt.
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