The steering wheel vibrated while driving 35 MPH or more. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop for a front wheel alignment. The mechanic informed the consumer that the alignment couldn't be performed because the upper and the lower ball joints needed to be replaced on both sides. *jb front wheels worn unevenly to the point that there was a slight vibration in steering.
1999 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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I purchased a 1999 dodge durango new in september of 1998. While the vehicle was still under warranty, I complained that there was a rough grinding noise in the area of the right front of the vehicle. The vehicle now has 46795 miles. On february 9, 2005, the noise was very loud and we were scared to drive the vehicle. We took it to the chrysler dealership (carl greg chrysler-jeep in johnson city, tn) and we were told that the ball joints were going bad and needed to be replaced. I also was told that there was a recall on some of the durangos. The service manager told me that he could replace the joints but he would have to use the same model that was on the vehicle because the new redesigned joints had not been released from chrysler. I was to come back when the new joints came in. The noise became very bad and we were scared to drive the vehicle. I took it to the dodge dealer (carl gregory dodge of johnson city) (the chrysler-jeep dealership had closed) for service. I was told that the driver and passenger side upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced and that it was dangerous to drive the vehicle. I had the joints replaced and it cost me $760.40 out of my pocket to repair both sets of ball joints on a vehicle with 46795 miles and is driven by my wife when the weather is bad. The vehicle is in the garage the time it is not being driven by my wife. I am now told that there is no recall on my durango and there are no problems reported with ball joints on the 1999 durangos. I was advised by the service department not to drive the vehicle out of the garage because it was not safe to do so. I think that this is something that you should know. An inquiry now might save someone's life later on.
The upper and lower ball joints wore out completely.
While the vehicle was being inspected at state inspection station the inspector informed consumer that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced on the right side, and the lower ball joint on the left side also needed to be replaced. Dealer was notified.
I have a 1999 dodge durango 4wd and have suffered the same upper ball joint problem identified in the december 2004 recall of the 2000-2003 dodge durango. I had to have the upper ball joint and most of the front suspension replaced. Fortunately I replaced the worn parts before having an accident.
I've been noticing improper tire wear on my 1999 durango and had it looked at and was told the ball joints are failing. Now I need to have them repaired at my own expense when the same problem for 2000 to 2003 was addressed by a recall that should have included 1999!!
Re dodge durango recalls for ball joints -what about 1999. *bf the consumer believes that the 1998 and 1999 dodge durango also needs to be recalled for faulty ball joints.
Dodge durango 1999 ball joints replaced. *bf the consumer believes the 1999 dodge durango should be included in the current recall.
Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the upper ball joint on the consumer's vehicle popped off and caused the front end to collapse.
Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer would like to know why his vehicle is not included in the recall.
Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer does not understand why the ball joints on his vehicle weren't recalled.
I purchased my 1999 durango in early 2000. Since that time, I have had to replace numerous parts of the front end suspension including wheel bearings on several occasions, right side hub assembly, both spindles, and the rotors twice. Last week, I notice the wheel was literally flopping sideways when I turned. My dealer then replaced the upper and lower ball joints on both sides. After the replacement of the ball joints, I drove the vehicle and noticed an extreme shaking when applying the brakes, and a dramatic pull to the right. My dealer examined the front end again, and after eliminating all other possibilities for the problem then notice that the front bracket which holds the lower control arm on the right side was fractured. Upon examining the bracket they discovered that there was no spot weld on the bracket and the two side welds were only on the frame, but not the bracket itself. The bracket and frame were fractured almost all the way around the frame. According to their service men, and body repair staff, the bracket appears to have never been properly welded at the manufacture. Subsequently, I have a vehicle, with that I cannot drive. This seems to be a manufacture defect, which resulted in me having to do numerous repairs over the 5 year period I have owned the vehicle, and put my family in serious danger of a catastrophic front end failure.
Ball joint failure in a 1999 dodge durango. Caused severe tire damage.
Upper ball joints severely worn out. (dangerous!) tie rod ends loose. These vehicles (1999 model year) need to be included in the ball joint recall. The suspension/upper ball joints are poorly designed and way to light duty!
While traveling at 25 MPH and heard a loud noise, drove vehicle to a mechanic, who discovered that ball joints/ front end , and lead springs were defective. *ak
Re recall issued on dodge durangos for defective ball joints, has replaced ball joints twice on 1999 durango. *bf the first replacement was made at 44701 mile the second one was at 86869 miles.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints were defective, and needed to be replaced.
1) normal on road car driving city 2) ball joints on 99 durango. Car swerving on road and pulling hard to the left when brakes applied. Luckily with your warnings about 00-03 durango's I knew it was a serious problem and took it in immediately. Consequences could have been grave if I didn't know about the 00-03 recall 3) dealership repair and replace front axle ball joints 558$
The upper and lower ball joints, were discovered defective while consumer was having the vehicle engine tuned. The consumer was not included in the ball joint the federal safety agency recall campaign 04v596000. *ak
Request for reimbursement for ball joint repair on dodge durango. *bf the ball joints on the consumer's vehicle failed prior to recall notification.
The vehicle was taken to a dealership for heating problems and failure of starting. The vehicle was towed to a dealership which could not repair the problem. While at another shop, a mechanic replaced the upper/lower ball joints. This vehicle is out of the remedy scope for year the federal safety agency recall 04v596000 ball joints, but still had failure. Please provide details.
The consumer was having a problem with his tires wearing, so he took the vehicle to the dealer. It was discovered the upper and lower ball joints are defective.
In november 2003, my wife had a blowout while driving our 1999 dodge durango on the highway. This was just after four new tires had been put on the durango. The service center stated that the blowout was a result of problems with the ball joints and tie rods. Then in approximately novmeber, 2004 we had to have major repair of the front axle. In january, 2005 the durango required replacement of the front ball joints, tie rods, two new tires and alignment. This after the same parts had been replaced just 14 months earlier. I do not have the parts that were replaced.
Front end ball joints on the dodge durango failed while driving at a low speed. *bf
On my 1999 dodge durango the upper and lower ball joints failed at 61,600 miles. I noticed unusual wear patterns on my tires. I had my vehicle checked out at a local garage. They discovered the upper and lower ball joints were failing. They advised me that I needed to replaced the upper and lower ball joints because they were at risk of dangerous failure. I had to replace all my tires and pay for the upper and lower ball joints to be replaced. *ak *sc
While turning left driver heard a loud popping noise coming from the front. Then, vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic lubricated the front suspension. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. Mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.
While driving and upon backing out of the driveway the tire disengaged. The tie rod, and ball joints failed. Consumer had the vehicle repaired. Consumer heard of recall campaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was advised that the 1999 models were not included.
A clicking noise came from the front of the vehicle, and the steering shook at low speeds, making it uneasy to control vehicle. Manufacturer was notified by consumer.
Ball joints of dodge durango 1999 showed excessive play and dealership encouraged consumer to replace because of safety concerns. Vehicle has been consistently maintained and has only72715 miles on it. Chrysler is accepting no responsibility at this time even though subsequent years have been recalled for the identical problem.
Loose upper / lower ball joints on 1999 dodge durango 4x4, 86,000 miles. Chrysler has recalled the 2000 thru 2003 durango / dakota 4x4 for replacement of the same ball joints. Spoke with dodge/chrysler's customer service on 2-9-05 and they advised me to take it into a dodge on service center for there tech's to analyze. Before I could get it in on 2-10-05, they refused to provide any further consideration.
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