Abs light & brake warning lights come on intermittently while driving, when lights were on brakes were touchy. And forget trying to slow or stop when it's raining. Front driver side control arms, ball joints, and bushings replaced. Upper and lower a-arm bushings have been replaced several times due to noise in front end. Dodge dealer could not diagnose this noise or any problem when we took it to them. After two days of it sitting at the dealer we mysteriously had a badly leaking water pump. When we decided not to have the dealer complete the repair they made us pay them a diagnostic fee of $78.00! Two sets of brand new brakes squeaked annoyingly after repeated attempts at lubrication and cleaning, rotors now need replacing. Rear passenger, & front driver power window motors replaced, twice for the rear one. Bad brakes & bad suspension did not mix well when you're a mother of four very active kids. Sometimes I was scared to drive . The cost has become ridiculous and at times unreasonable.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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Worn out upper balljoints at 80,000 miles on my 1999 dodge durango.
According to dealer... "front end completely worn out." front end -ball joints, tie rods, and sway bushings all failed. While driving, I began to hear a grinding noise in the area of the front end while the brakes were not engaged. The sound got worse so, instead of risking an accident (as I had my children in the car), I had the vehicle towed to the dealer the same day (the day before memorial day weekend :{ ).
I had been experiencing vibration throughout vehicle while driving so I took to our mechanic. Had to replace all four ball joints and u-joint and get an alignment. I now have a lot of play in the steering , and am constantly correcting it just to go straight. Had looked at again and they could not find any problems. I found out that the ball joints had been recalled for years 2000-2003 ,but why not 1999??
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the tie rod and brakes needed to be replaced. The mechanic noticed that the ball joint was cracked. When driving downhill at 60 MPH, a rattling noise was heard coming from the front end of the vehicle. The current and failure mileages were 58,000.
Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango with a current and failure odometer reading of 96000 miles. The contact's vehicle experienced the same problems as mentioned in recall 04v596000 concerning suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint. The contact called the local dealer, but they said that this vehicle was not covered because it was made at a different plant.
My wife and I purchased a new 1999 dodge durango in june of 1999. Within the first 20,000 miles, we both noticed a "clicking" noise from the front end of the vehicle, along with vehicle shimmy. The vehicle was properly diagnosed with faulty ball joints. We the upper ball joints replaced. Within another 20,000 miles, the same problem again. Again we had them replaced. Now we are on our third set of ball joints in our dodge durango. The vehicle now has only 67,000 miles on it. (02-28-2007) I know that there is a recall notice for model years 2000-2004 with the same problem. May this problem also exist in the 1999 model?
1999 dodge durango upper ball joint failure.
Over the last three years of operating the vehicle (2005-2007): 1. Fire in the front wheel assembly after 1.5 hours of 4-wheel drive - 1100$ replace 2. Speed sensor failure ($500 work) 3. Engine failure on the highway @80 MPH - $7000 replace and other costs, lucky survived 4. Joint balls replace (about 400$) 5. Ac failure ($960 repair) 6. Now parked - transmission/engine joint oil leak, estimated $1200 repair.
Ball joints went bad after 38,000 miles. Brought front end problems to the dealers attention prior to it going out of warranty. Chrysler told me too bad, the truck was out of warranty. I was eventually able to have them replace all four and share the cost, my share $500 plus. They denied there was any issue on the durango models. After 30,000 more miles they are bad again. Chrysler recalled 2000 and up models, mine is a "99". I purchased it new. They should have recalled all production years.
1999 dodge durango with ball joint problems**cc the consumer was informed that the upper and lower ball joints were worn.
Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. The mechanic stated that they were unable to authorize an alignment on the vehicle until the upper and lower ball joints had been replaced. The contact had no warning that there was a recall on the upper and lower ball joints. According to the repair shop this failure occurs frequently with dodge durango's. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved while driving the vehicle. *jb the dealer also replaced the inner tie rod ends. The consumer provided the invoice for service performed on vehicle. Updated 05/21/07
Tl* - the contact has a 1999 dodge durango and complained about two ball joint failures. At 50013 miles contact had to take the vehicle to his local dealership who replaced the lower right ball joint. At 92000 contact took vehicle to zrubek's for a front end alignment and the repair shop stated to the contact that they had to replace the two upper ball joints, and two inner tie rods. *ak updated 1/29/2007 -
This vehicle was in the shop due to warning light trouble when shop technician discovered that both the lower ball joints and the upper right ball joint have worn out. They recommended I search for recall information as they have dealt with this problem may times.
Constant ball joint wear on my 1999 durango. Ball joints don't normally wear this fast on other vehicles. Won't pass inspection due to bad joints, repeatedly.
Ball joints on 1999 durango slt plus 5.9l 4x4 going out again at 55,000 miles. Noted by goodyear service man during routine oil change. Replacing with moog aftermarket ball joints (ones that can be greased regularly). This is second set of ball joints for SUV. First set of ball joints and tie rod was replaced at 22,000 miles under warranty by dealer.
I noticed a loud clunking sound coming from the front end of my 1999 dodge durango. Upon having it inspected, I was advised that the upper and lower ball joints on both sides were no good, due to a lack of lubrication caused by faulty seals. The mechanic advised me that while other years of the durango had been recalled for the same problem, mine did not have a recall. However, I was advised that the damaged ball joints are subject to failure, which could cause the entire front wheel assembly to come off the car. In researching this problem, I found that the problem is just as common in the 1999 model years as other (recalled) years. Apparently, there have not yet been enough injuries or deaths yet from 1999 year vehicles. Sure hope I'm not one of the stats that finally forces a recall.
My 1999 dodge durango failed inspection due to failing upper and lower ball joints on both sides of the vehicle. In addition, the failure of the ball joints LED to the failure of the outer tie rods on both sides. The inspector advised me to not drive the vehicle until the repairs were made due to their potential to cause a serious accident.
My wife drives a 1999 dodge durango with 80,000 miles. A few days ago my wife noticed a strange noise coming from the front end. I wanted to drive the vehicle to see what my wife was talking about. The next morning I drove the vehicle as I took my daughter to school. I dropped off my daughter then I continued driving to listen for any strange noises. I noticed a clanking noise coming from the front tire at the driver''s side. The noise seemed to increase as I went over small bumps on the road, and while turning. I decided to take the vehicle to the nearest auto shop immediately. I told the mechanic about the problem and he was interested in taking the vehicle for a test drive, to hear what I was talking about. As we drove on to the highway the noise was getting worse. We tried to pull off on the next intersection to return to the shop when the front tire assembly came completely off the vehicle. Thank god we were driving at a low speed and no further accidents occurred, but it could have been bad. We had the vehicle towed back to the shop and it is being worked on. It appears that the wheel bearing lost lubrication and broke into pieces.
I have a 99 dodge durango 4x4 with a 5.9l engine and I continually have to replace the front tires due to excessive wear from the inside tread. I went to get a front alignment and the establishment told me that I would have to replace all the ball joints and steering rods to be able to do an alignment. These have to be defective since I know people with the same issues that I have. I have not repaired the problem since it is a expensive problem to fix.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, there was a popping noise coming from both front wheel wells. The contact inspected the vehicle and determined the left front upper ball joint was excessively worn and dry from a lack of lubrication. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v596000, regarding the upper ball joints. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The manufacturer was not alerted.
I have been reading the existing complaints, and would like to add mine. I just had a failed wheel bearing on the driver's side of my 1999 dodge durango repaired. The service manager stated that he didn't know if or when the right hand side one would fail, but also that both lower ball joints were defective. The cost of just the wheel bearing repair was expensive, but the ball joint repair would be nearly double that. Our problem is that we just cannot afford the repairs on this vehicle. In the past six months, we have had to replace a faulty transmission sensor and the wheel bearing. We now have learned of the ball joint failure, as well as the failure of the air conditioning system, plus a rear wheel ABS sensor that failed. All told, we are now facing over $2000 in repairs, this after spending $1500 for the prior ones. I have seen over 500 complaints about the ball joints on this year of car. Please force a recall before someone gets seriously injured. Thank you.
I have a 1999 dodge durango and I am having crazy steering problems. Ball joints and tie rods are gone. I have seen recall on 2000- but why no 1999. Same truck, same problem and I know I am not the only one.
99 dodge durango was running good. Started hearing a knocking noise when going over bumps. Found mounting to rear sway bar on driver side separated from bar. Defective part available if needed.
Dt*: the contact stated that the engine malfunctioned in the vehicle as early as june first of 2005. The vehicle was taken to the dealers and left with them for one week to under-go diagnostic testing. The dealer determined through the testing that the problem was pertaining to the fuel pump and replaced the part. The vehicle began to experience more problems concerning stalling and all the warning lights illuminating. The vehicle was taken back to the dealers who replaced the water pump. One week later, the vehicle experienced similar problems including water dripping from the bottom of the motor. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced gasket of the water pump. The vehicle stalled while driving on the highway during morning rush hour traveling at 30 MPH. It was towed to the dealer who determined that the #3 cylinder had no compression, the coolant was coming out of the freeze plug, transmission fluid was dripping and the motor was shot. There were no further services done to the vehicle due to the extensive costs.
There was a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle at various speeds and tire wear was abnormal. I took the vehicle to an independent repair shop. Upon initial inspection, the upper and lower control arm ball joints were loose and needed to be replaced on both sides. The inner tie rods also had to be changed due to the loose ball joints. The total cost of repairs, even with my military discount was $950. The vehicle had only 65298 miles on the odometer when it was taken to the shop. Luckily I noticed the problem before the ball joints separated and caused an accident. This problem put my life and my family's life in harms way. 1999 durangos should have been a part of the recall on ball joints. There is a the federal safety agency recall campaign id # 04v596000 regarding the upper ball joints. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. However it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. [xxx]. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I recently put new tires on my 1999 dodge durango, then I went to have the front end aligned only to be told they can't do it because the ball joints are bad. I notice there is a recall on 2000-2003 durangos,yet I have the same problem. This is a family car and my children are not safe. There should be a recall for this problem on all dodge durangos as it is more widespread than the chrysler corp. Realizes. Please do some thing to fix this immediately.
Ball joints. I have been having trouble with my ball joint every since I owned this vehicle. And I believe that my vehicle should have been included in the upper ball joint recall but it wasn't. My upper ball joint don't have any grease fitting so therefore when they dry out it causes them to pop and go bad all over again.
Having noticed excessive front tire wear & poor steering performance I took my 1999 dodge durango (78000 miles) in for alignment/tire balance. Was told that the problem was that the upper & lower ball joints were shot. Was forced to replace the ball joints & tires (less than 25k on the tires) to the tune of $1200.00.
1999 dodge durango would have failed pa safety inspection until ball joints were replaced at less than 40,000 miles.
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