Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. This was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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While driving at any speed there was a knocking noise coming from the front tires. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they indicated that the noise was due to defective upper/lower ball joints.
After hearing about the upper ball joint problem on dodge durangos, a friend suggested I take my durango into the shop. I did, and the upper and lower ball joints were worn out and required replacing. $1,700.
Bought a 99 dodge durango with 44,490 miles and right away discovered bad front tires and ball joints. Dealer replaced ball joints and I asked dodge if it was a safe vehicle. They said you were investigating. Ball joints were replaced sep 24.
I was informed yesterday that my 1999 dodge durango needs new ball joints from the perkins dodge dealer in colorado springs. I have 44,000 miles on this car - and I know about the class action suit. They want $600 to repair this defect.
Purchased 1999 durango in october 2003, with an expired safety check. Upon taking it to dealer for 1st service and perform "free" safety check as part of sale, vehicle failed inspection due to "front left upper control arm ball joint worn and alignment." now we are unable to drive it legally and dealer wants $ 800.00 for repairs.
Premature wear out of dodge durango front suspension components including both front lower ball joints, left front inner tie rod, and right front upper ball joint.
1999 dodge durango under carriage failure.
Front ball joints are bad 1999 dodge durango 4x4 83000 mi (nearly all hwy).
Excessive wear on the upper and lower control bushings as well as ball joints on the front suspension components. Vehicle has less than 31,000 miles and is just over three years old.
Lower ball joint failed while driving. Front end collapsed to ground.
Vehicle vibrated at any speed. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer replaced the upper ball joints.
I own a 1999 dodge durango and had to have the ball joints replaced last year. The mechanic said it was premature failure...that they shouldn't have worn out that fast. The repair cost me $472.42. When the recall is published/finalized what type of reimbursement are those of us who already replaced the ball joints going to receive? How soon will the recall go into affect? I love my durango, but in the 3 years I've owned it I have had to replace several front end components including tie rods, ball joints, a-arms, tires because of uneven wear due to the out of wack front end, etc. Just keeping my durango "road-safe" for my self and my family is becoming an ever increasing expense. I certainly expect the preventive maintenace expenses...but all the parts wearing out prematurely is a problem! Something needs to be done from chrysler to make this right with all durango/dakota owners and it needs to be done quickly before any more accidents, or worse yet, fatalities occur because of these ball joints.
Pe 03-032, front suspension/upper ball joint failure: the vehicle is experiencing premature ball joint wear.
Upper ball joints were replaced twice at 50,000 miles. Currently, upper ball joints failed again at 70,300 miles.
Required premature replacement of the upper ball joints. Lower ball joints, inner tie rod, stabilizer bar and bushings at 54,000 miles. Car made a squeaking noise in the front end when on bumps and was the result of premature wearing of these parts.
On 09-16-03 I took our 1999 durango to a local dealership for a grinding noise in the front end (I suspected it to be wheel bearings). The durango only had 50,000 miles on it and I learned that it needed wheel bearing/hub assemblies on both sides. That cost me nearly $900 and now only 1 month later I am faced with replacing upper ball joints and control arms on both sides. The dealership and daimler chrysler are no help with these problems. I feel these components have failed prematurely. This is not a vehicle that is driven roughly (my wife uses it to transport our two small children). I'll have to rethink future purchases of chrysler products.
I have a 1999 dodge durango which just turned 30,000 miles and brought it to the dealer on approximately october 9th, 2003, to have it checked over, because warranty is up november 1. I was astounded when the dealership told me the ball joints were wearing, and would eventually need replacing. I saw the broadcast on "eye on america" on 10/26/2003. I am in the dilemma of weather or not to get the extended warranty or wait to see if there is a recall.
Premature wearing of the left upper and lower ball joints and the right upper and lower ball joints.
Our 1999 dodge durango slt plus with 68,000 miles failed virginia safety inspection because the ball-joints were worn out.
While driving at any speed consumer heard a noise from the front of the truck. After being serviced for brakes the cause was identified as the ball joints malfunctioned, and needed to be replaced.
While driving 40 MPH down a hill front end made a grinding noise, and it became difficult to stop. Consumer had front ball joints replaced.
While driving at normal speed vehicle made a squeaking noise and vibrated at 60 MPH. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer stated upper and lower ball joints were defective/two inner tie rods broke, and right axle seal leaked.
Vehicle makes a squeaking and popping noise when making a turn. Dealership indicated this was a result of the front upper ball joint failure.
Front upper ball joints failed at 36,000 miles. Then 20,000 miles later, the wheel bearings failed.
Replaced right front upper balljoint.
Upper and lower ball joints/all power windows all have failed.
Defective parts. No summary stated.
While making a right turn a grinding noise was coming from the front driver side wheel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic replaced the lower ball joint on the driver's side front wheel.
Took my 1999 durango in for an alignment at 63000 miles and was told that both upper and lower ball joints and tie rods needed to be replaced. The technician told me that it was a very common problem on durangos and that dodge is aware of the problem. I took it to the dealer for a second opinion and he passed the lower ball joints but admitted the tie rods needed replacement. Took the car for a 3rd opinion today. He agreed with the first one , that the ball joints were real bad and needed immediate replacement. How did the dealer miss that???? Was it intentional? The other two were not dodge affiliated garages. Total cost of repairs needed--$1000.
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