1999 durango obviously has ball joint problems what is dodge going to do about it? The dealer is charging a fortune to fix a faulty part. Dose someone have to die before dodge owns up to its mistake. Lower ball joints on the durango SUV vehicles are prone to rapid wear out and looseness. The problem is frequently encountered even if the vehicle is never driven off-road. The o.e. Lower ball joints are of a compression loaded, metal-to-metal bearing design. The design has a tendency to allow bearing looseness and load change on the bearing as the suspension moves through its full range of travel. This may easily lead to rapid wear out.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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While driving, the consumer heard a strange noise. The dealer determined that upper ball joints had to be replaced. *ak the seal between the transfer case was leaking
After only 55,000 miles the entire front suspension system failed. Both upper control arms, ball joints,tie rods needed replacement. $1700 repair on a $30000 truck!
There was a popping noise in the front end, the dealer could not duplicate the problem. The consumer was told by a service dealer the steering assembly had excessive play. The consumer noticed on the right side rear upper bushing had torn a rubber grommet. Scc
Bearings in upper and lower control arms had to be replaced due to deterioration. Dealer stated that they could not find problem on several visits while under warranty. Finally, after numerous alignments and tire replacements a friend mechanic noticed bearings which caused noise from original purchase date. Clicking noise at low speeds and turns turned into loud grind, which is when personal mechanic found problem. One dealership said the problem was front shocks. Replaced them but did not solve problem. Dealerships are avoiding problem hoping warranties run out. I equate car dealerships/service departments with carnival workers. This is their cash cow!!!!!
While driving 65 MPH, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The consumer t drove the vehicle to the dealer for an analysis, however the mechanic could not resolve the problem. *ak the dealer determined the upper ball joints needed to be replaced, the first set was replaced at 26000, the vehicle is now on the second set of ball joints.
The right front wheel bearing locked up, and the tire blew out, which resulted in loss of control of vehicle.
My 1999 dodge durango, purchased new, has worn out major components in the front suspension, particularly the ball joints and control arms, after just 4 years and 60,000 miles. After talking to the local dealership and several other durango owners, this is a common issue with this vehicle.
I failed inspection due to ball joints. Upon taking 99 durango to the dealer, was told both upper and lower ball joints on both passanger and driver side need to be replaced. I have 60,000 miles and I don't think that all this should be wrong.
Steering problems. Also, three ball joints were stripped. Consumer called dealer, and they stated that there was no recall relating to ball joints. Ts.
Consumer took the vehicle to the gas station to have the front driver's side tire changed. The mechanic noticed that the driver's side upper and lower ball joints needed replacement due to corrosion.*ak
While traveling on highway vehicle will go from side to side and vibrate. Had to replace ball joints and tie rods. Please fill in additional information. Ts.
Tires has uneven wear. The front shock were also replaced. The consumer continued to have problems with the tires and suspension.
Consumer states of having problems with ball joints. Please add more information. Mr
Consumer states took vehicle in for routine inspection. Dlr advised that ball joints had a design defect and needed to be replacement immediately. Mr
The upper and lower control arm bushing assemble failed.
The consumer states that he has had to replace the upper and lower control arm bushing assembly 4 times in 1 year. The vehicle was checked by the dealer who diagnosed that the "bushing" is deteriorating on both the left and right side. *nlm
Left upper ball joint is worn out and needs to be replaced. Contacted dealer. Please provide further information.
When applying brakes they will grab, but then they release and vehicle rolls to a stop. Took vehicle to dealer, and they were going to replace calipers and upper ball joints. Please provide any further information.
1999 dodge durango is known to have this problem with the ball joints and it needs to be addressed. This will result in accidents, which can lead to fatalities.
Consumer took vehicle for a routine inspection, and state inspection attendant stated that upper and lower left and right ball joints were bad. Consumer felt ball joints went out at a very low mileage. Dodge has been contacted.*ak jlg
At 65,000 miles, my mechanic told me that my ball joints were bad. He also said that durango's apparently had problems with them since he had already replaced at least 20 of them. The front end of my car had been creaking for awhile when I would hit a speedbump or bump in the road. I am a woman and did not know that there was a problem. I have gone online and researched this and have seen alot of complaints from durango owners about this problem. My niece also owns a durango and I told her about the problem. She had to bring her car in for a different repair to her dealer, so she asked them to check her ball joints. They said that her ball joints were bad and needed to be replaced. She only has 35,000 miles on her vehicle so her replacement was covered under warranty. The dealership told her that durango ball joints have to be replaced every 30,000 miles. At the time that I found out about my ball joints my family and I were leaving the next day for a vacation by car. So I had to replace my ball joints at a cost of $700.00. I believe that a problem exists and it is a safey hazard. My mechanic told me that if the ball joint broke it can cause a serious accident. My durango has given me alot of problems. I have been trying to get my transmission fixed since I purchased the vehicle and the problem is ongoing. Next week I have to make my fourth appointment with the dealer to try and get my transmission fixed. I do believe there is a problem with the ball joints and I do not think that they should be able to let this serious condition continue.
Took vehicle in for an alignment and both upper and lower ball joints on right side were worn. Cause unknown. Please provide any further information.
During state inspection mechanic noticed both lower front ball joints were worn out, and had to be replaced. In april 2002 right front upper ball joint was replaced.
Took my durango in to my mechanic to have tires balanced and rotated and a 4-wheel thrust alignment. He advised me that my upper and lower ball joints were bad. I called the dealer who wanted me to have their mechanics diagnose it. They agreed that the ball joints were bad. I contacted chrysler's customer service due to the expiration of the 36,00 mile warranty. They agreed to replace the ball joints and I would pay a $100 deductible. A file was opened. On august 2, 2002 I took my durango to my mechanic to have a routine tire balance and rotation done. My mechanic advised me that my lower ball joints were bad. I took it to the dealer , but chrysler refused to do anything to correct the problem.
While driving steering wheel will maneuver in any direction. Dealer has been notified. Mechanic stated that tires needed alignment, services were rendered to vehicle, but problem still occurs. Currently, warranty expired. Mechanic stated steering column needed to be replaced.
Seat track has become loose - provides rocking chair effect - not a warranty item. Upper ball joints were inspected & replaced as part of maintenance - however mechanic states they they failed way too early.
Both ball joints failed with less then 36,000 miles on the vehicle.
Went in to have tires rotated after just purchasing this used 1999 dodge durango. The service person said that the front right tire was wearing funny and noticed that there might be a suspension problem. I took the vehicle to a suspension specialist and was told that the front right bushings on the arm control needed to be replaced. This is a part that cannot be purchased separately. I have notifed dodge of the problem and they wash their hands of this issue. However, there is a sticker in my window of a 21 point check performed by the dealership which included tire alightment. The tire allignment could not have been performed without noticing the problem with the arm control bushings.
Informed by mechanic that vehicle can no longer hold an alignment under proper specs. The right camber is at -0.5 degrees & the right castor is at -1.0 degrees making the durango hard to steer and brake, as it always wants to sharply travel to the right. Travel upon a highway is very, very dangerous because of the control issue and these SUV's should not be showing older vehicle wear when they only have thousands of miles upon them.
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