Dt*: the contact stated there was a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle at various speeds. The vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. Upon initial inspection, the upper control arm ball joint were loose and needed to be replaced. 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. Updated 05/16/2006.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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Front end began vibrating. Took to dealer and was told both the upper and lower ball joints are worn out and need replaced. If not replaced, entire suspension is in danger. Repair to exceed $700. I called chrysler for help in paying for repairs as I've been a loyal chrysler consumer for 16 years - having purchased 4 chrysler vehicles. Ball joint failure on these vehicles is a well documented problem. Chrsyler refused to help because I bought the vehicle from a bank and not the dealer - the first chrysler vehicle I've purchased that did not come direct for the dealer.
Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint excessive wear as in 2000 model year the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v596000. This durango has 85561 miles which is below the 100,000 mile cut off for the recall mentioned above for the 2000 model year. The upper ball joints on both sides show excessive wear and will separate just as the upper ball joints on the 2000 model year. I am having them replaced however, the 1999 model year should have been included in the federal safety agency campaign id number : 04v596000.
The ball joints on my 1999 durango are worn to the extent that I am concerned that it will break. I found the problem after momentarily losing control of the vehicle while braking. The brakes started working erratically some time ago under hard braking. I originally thought it was an ABS issue. I have parked the SUV until it can be repaired.
I've been complaining of abnormal noises coming from my 1999 dodge durango since may of 2003, to 2 different dodge dealer service departments. The steering is "loose" and the tires wear unevenly no matter how many times I have them rotated. After a very scary road trip where I almost veered off the highway several times, I brought the durango to a private mechanic. They immediately detected the problem of faulty ball joints and a bad rear axle and differential. When the mechanic called dodge to order parts, he was told that this is a common problem with durango's and the parts were in stock. Repairs consisted of new upper and lower ball joints, new front tires (with alignment) repair and rebuild rear axle and differential. This was all paid for by me personally because my extended warranty expired in june 2005. However, I believe it would have been covered under the warranty if in may 2003 the dodge mechanics would have figured out what the problems were. *nm there was a water leak at the right rear window. Updated 04/10/06.
Dt*: the contact stated there was a squeaking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle at any speed. The dealership determined the upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
Dt*: the contact stated after driving the vehicle for an extended period of time at an average highway speed, it was discovered the right front wheel was loose to the touch and pivoted to the side. The vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. The repair shop suggested replacing the front upper ball joints. There is a the federal safety agency recall, # 04v596000, regarding the front suspension. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN.
Dt*: the contact stated both upper and lower ball joints were replaced in november 2004. Prior to having this repair completed, there was vibration in the steering while traveling at 60 MPH or more. There is an the federal safety agency recall, #, 04v596000; suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 2/28/2006 - the lower ball joint have been replaced twice. It hasn't been over thirty thousand miles since the were last replacement and they need to be replaced again.
I have a 1999 dodge durango with 107,000 miles on it. The front end has been pulling to the right for some time now,I have taken the truck to the dealerdhip before to get checked and they it was fine.I have recently put the truck in shop for inspection and alignment and the repair shop said that the ball joints are very worn and the right side is loose.I have checked the recall was 2000-2003.the repair shop told me if the truck was made in late 1999 then maybe there is a chance to be recalled.I have called chrylser about it but they will not respond.
Upper ball joints dangerously loose on 99 durango. Current recall needs to be extended to the 1999 model year as they have the same problems. These upper ball joints on both sides were close to complete failure which would have caused total loss of control of vehicle had I not been in the habit of checking them because of so many reported failures of ball joints on the durangos.
Replacement of worn front end suspension ball joints and tie rod end was necessary due to defective design.
Unusual tire wear and noise from driver's side tire area for last several months. Premature severe failure of driver's side upper ball joint and lesser failure of passenger side upper ball joint. Both upper ball joints were replaced and realigned.
Dt: the contact had the upper and lower ball joints replaced at the contact's expense.
Ball joint failure in 1999 dodge durango. Loss of control while driving.
Dt: the contact stated the vehicle was driving really hard. The contact's husband took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who found the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at contact's expense.
On 10/24/02, I had to replace the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger side of my 1999 dodge durango because I failed the state inspection and was told by the dealer that my truck was unsafe to drive. There was 46382 miles on the odometer in the vehicle at that time. My truck failed the state inspection on 11/29/05 because the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger side of the durango need to be replaced again! I now have 71508 miles on my odometer. That means I have driven only 25126 miles since the ball joints were replaced and now have to replace them again. Apparently this is a very common problem with durango's and is a major safety issue. I see that dodge is recalling all vehicles from 2000 onwards. Why are they not being forced to recall the vehicles prior to 2000. There can be many serious consequences if the suspension fails whilst driving the vehicle. Are you all waiting for people to die before you act?
Told ball joints very bad in my 1999 durango . Chrysler states my durango is not on their list so I'm out of luck even though they know their ball joints are defective. Repair costs are mine they aren't responsible. If there is another recall they may reconsider. If they have defective parts should they not be held responsible or do I have to be injured or killed first.
Dt: the contact stated while driving his girl friend's vehicle there was a loud noise coming from the front driver's side. Upon inspection the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. The mechanic said the ball joints may have already been replaced one time. The mechanic said the replacement was due to defective ball joints. The service dealer said there was no recall.
Vehicle front end made a clunking noise and felt loose when driving on rough roads which was determined to be caused by cracked and loose ball joints. Dodge dealer repaired same but refused to cover under warranty or recall. Dealer also replaced l & r inner tie rod ends and steering gear, which they said were damaged by wheel play due to the bad ball joints. Old parts were kept by dealer, availability at this time is unknown.
Dt: the contact took vehicle to dealer for inspection on 10-20-05, and the inspection showed that all four ball joints were bad. He talked to the dealer, and they told him to call daimler/chrysler. However, daimler/chrysler told him that recall 04v596000 only included 2000-2003 models, and urged him to call the federal safety agency. He felt that it was abnormal for ball joints to malfunction that quickly. Also, felt this vehicle should have been included in the recall.
Failure of upper and lower ball joints on both sides of my 1999 dodge durango, 2wd.
While driving less than 600 from my house in my 1999 green dodge durango 4 door the power steering went out causing an accident with a parked car. I had the car had to be towed to the dodge dealership in warren michigan I was told that the power steering seal blew causing the loss of power assist steering. The loss of this type of failure as you know makes driving harder that a car without power steering at all. I ask the dealership to have dcc look into the cause of this failure which cause the accident without any prior leaks or loss of fluid. The investigation letter stated that a vehicle that was built june 23, 1999 and had 66,006 miles would have these kinds of failures. The vehicle was inspected less than 3000 miles prior when it was taken in for air conditioning core issues. The dealership did an inspection and found other leaks but did not find issue with the power steering pump. I have looked all around the vehicle and operator's manual which does not have this information that steering can be hampered when the vehicle is older than 50k miles. The cost of the work to get he suspension , ball joints, tie rods , control arms, you name it will be just less than $5,000 dollars. Does dcc know people could be injured or killed by these kind of problems. I hope this will not go on unfound ears. Keep up the good work!!!!! Stacy scicluna, warren michigan 586‑757‑7947 .
I have a 99 durango that is making excessive noise coming from the front ball joints. I have had the car checked, and the problem is definitely from the front ball joints. I have been told my vehicle is not covered by this recall. If dodge is truly concerned about driver safety, why do they limit the recall? If its a safety issue because of defective parts, then why don't they agree to review the vehicle? What recourse do I have?
The vehicle's steering was imprecise at highway speeds and wandered in the lane. An alignment inspection found excessive play in the upper and lower front ball joints on both the driver and passenger side. A local dodge dealer said that the parts were identical to 2000-2003 recalled ball joints, however, there isn't a recall on the 99 durango ball joints. This defies logic, but that's why I'm here to file a complaint.
Dt: 1999 dodge durango. The consumer took the vehicle to get new tires and was informed that the upper and lower ball joints were bad on september 30, 2005. The consumer has not had the problem corrected yet. The consumer contacted daimler/chrysler, and they told her that vehicle was not apart of the recall and there was nothing they could do. File complaint#14116812 was placed on file with chrysler. *sc . *ak updated 11/02/05.
Ball joints. Engine under warranty 3 times.
1999 dodge durango major front suspension issues - fails state safety check- see numerous discussions on the web is the an engineering analysis underway? Bad need repair: both lower ball joints, 1 upper ball joint, both inside tie rods.
Ball joint failure in my 1999 dodge durango. I have to replace ball joints in my 99 durango, why are they not recalled like the 2000 model they have the same exact problem.
In january of 05 had to have both upper and lower ball joints replaced, control arm, front brakes and new tires as a result of bad f/e suspension. Now today the speed sensor (and I am hoping that's it) has gone out on the transmission. I have had two window motor failures, a sudden drop in oil pressure causing the truck to stall and there is something wrong with the electrical system. There have been many complaints in regards to these failures and the dodge durango and although they have recalled other dodge trucks for these issues - they have yet to have recalled the 1999. I have contacted dodge since january of this year regarding this issue and they responded telling me that they hadn't had enough complaints to issue a recall. I find this hard to believe seeing all the complaints made to the federal safety agency and to consumer affairs in regards to this year and model. I also believe that the dodge dealer I bought this truck from (used) sold it to me knowing of these problems - although this I doubt I could ever prove. I am thankful that the front wheels stayed on as long as they did as I have read of the ball joint issue causing wheel separation. This could have been a deadly situation for my family (4 small children - we rely on this as our only transportation) and I hope that the problem is fixed but have serious doubts.
Dt: contact states the ball joints on 1999, dodge, dakota are loose. The right/left sides are very loose. He cited a recall on the 1999 dodge dakota, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although he it had the same problems as noted in the recall.
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