Shaking and shimmy in the front end when driving on roads front end would shake uncontrollably,need to replace both side of upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends all was worn out at 80000 miles also transmission wouldn't shift,speed sensor bad on transmission,old parts available certified mech did replacement and had to have it re-aligned.
1999 Dodge Durango transmission complaints
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While turning corners, the consumer heard a knocking and grinding sound coming from the front end. The dealer found that the ball joints were worn and the transmission need to be replaced.
While the vehicle was park, the driver's child was able to shift gears without applying the brake pedal. This caused the vehicle to collide into an apartment. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The cause has not been determined at this time. Please provide further details.
Complaint regarding the ball joints on a 1999 dodge durango.*mr the vehicles transmission was replaced at 50000 miles. Now the vehicle ball joints are failing prematurely. The consumer would like to know how long it will take to recall this problem.
Tires worn uneven because of premature wear of the ball joints. *ph the consumer stated the transmission shifted up and down.
While driving transmission was hard to shift and it slipped gears. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1999 dodge durango transfer case flew apart while driving on turnpike. Vehicle towed to mechanic who replaced the part.
While driving about 70 MPH I heard a loud noise coming from under my 1999 durango, I took the vehicle to a local firestone, they discovered that the drive shaft had fell from it's housing, so I then took the vehicle to a transmission shop, cottman. The shop informed me of the following, the yoke and the bolt that retained the drive shaft in the transfer case had broken off some how, due to this occurrence, the transfer case was damaged, because all of the oil leaked out. Also in 2003, had to have the ball joints replace and, also the engine head because the vehicle was burning to much oil and damage the heads.
Pcm was found to be bad. This after the vehicle has stalled and come to a complete stop while driving w/o warning. I have taken it to the dealership 4 times over the past 6+ months. They could find nothing wrong. On the last stall ocassion 3/24/04, a mechanic was able to confirm a bad PCM, this was further confirmed by me visiting dodgetalk.com, others had this same problem. Currently the PCM is on backorder it seems there is a huge demand for this part. I know dodge should have a recall on this. This was just dangerous, it was through the grave of god that on the 7 separate occassions that the stalling occurred that I nor anyone else was injured. Stalling is not an accurate description, more like just stopped while driving.
Consumer replaced the upper ball joints twice. Also, when brakes were depressed they pulsated. Rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder were replaced at least once. Also, transmission was replaced.*ak lower ball joints were also replaced.
We have been told by our local dealership that the ball joints are worn, and are excessively wearing our brand new set of tires. We are very upset that dodge is not doing anything about this obvious problem. We have never had a vehicle with so many issues before, the intake gasket, the ABS sensor, the seal on rear axle, a seat belt that wouldn't work, and now this. Very unhappy with the vehicle as a whole.
While driving at 35 MPH consumer heard a rattling sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to a independent mechanic who determined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out on both sides. Also, consumer heard a clanking sound coming from the engine. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found that a new transmission was needed.
While driving 20 MPH rear axle shaft broke. As a result, rear passenger side wheel separated.
Rear differential pinion gear shaft broke twice. *ph the metal separated at the shoulder on the pinion shaft. The consumer has the second defective pinion shaft in his possession.
I had to replace the upper ball joints (both sides) on my 99 durango when it had @ 50,000 miles. Brand new set of tires was wearing on the inside, took it to a mechanic and he said the ball joints were so bad he would not drive it across town. Replaced both ball joints and replaced tires. Then on feb. 20,2004 with 93,000 miles on it the transmission went out. Spent $600.00 on ball joints, $350.00 on tires, and $3,200 on a transmission.
Hub failure 1999 dodge durango.
Ball joints were replaced at 85,000 miles. Currently, the cv joints need to be replaced.
While driving vehicle was shaking and heard noise coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to good year to perform a front alignment. Technician determined that upper ball joints, lower ball joints, and the constant velocity joint needed to be replaced at owner expense of $1000.00.
We have several complaints about our 1999 dodge durango. We have had the PCM go in 2003, luckily my wife did research and found out there was a recall and it was covered. The front suspension ball joints are blown and now our dealership has informed us that we need to spend $5100.00 to repair the engine due to the oil pump is blown. The engine will seize if my wife attempts to drive the durango. There just seems to be a common thread here since most of the complaints I have read about are the same complaints we have.
During a vehicle state inspection mechanic found the upper and lower ball joints were wornout. Also the transfer case was not shifting properly.
Transmission went out suddenly. We noticed it making a whining noise when shifted into reverse. This stopped when shifted into drive. After approx. Two days the noise stayed in drive. Changed the fan belt and checked other minor things. Read manuals and suspected trans trouble, took it in and it needed to be rebuilt. The pan was filled with pieces of metal. We also had to have the left upper ball joint replaced at 55,548 miles, this was going on a long time and caused significant tire wear.
Durango has given transmission problems including high rev before shifting, and rough shifting in general.problem will always occur if allowed to idle for a few minutes before resuming movement. Has appeared to slip on occasions. Pinion broke with vehicle in no apparent strain with very slight acceleration on take-off- caused major rear end damage as well as ruining one rear axle. Contacted dodge concering problem since part broke was 1.5 inch thick steel which broke so smoothly, it appeared to have been cut. Part should have been with vehicle 50 years from now when it is in a junk-yard! Was informed that since vehicle was out of warranty, that nothing could be compensated for. Fortunately, this did not happen on the open road, or my wife and children could have been injured or killed. I feel dodge should at the very least reimburse us for this problem as well as the transmission woes!
I have had the vehicle in the garage since july 28, 2003. It will work for a couple days then something else goes wrong. I am putting it back in the garage on friday due to more transmission problems. I have put way too much money into this vehicle. Something needs to be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
65,000 miles torque converter failed. Dealer would not help. $2300 to fix.
While having the truck serviced the consumer asked the dealership to inspect the ball joints. Upon inspection the dealership noticed that all four ball joints were bad. *nlm the vehicle would also jump forward while in the park position.
The consumer noticed the truck would not shift out of 2nd or 3rd gear. A mechanic stated,"it's a sensor return problem". *ph an output sensor was installed on 08/28/03 at 55,765 miles and on 11/02/03, the vehicle would not shift out of third gear. The transmission had to be rebuilt at 57,020 miles.
While driving front end of vehicle shook, and the transmission stopped operating. Dealer determined that the front upper and lower ball joints were worn. Also, transmission pump stopped operating. Without oil the transmission gears seized and burned up. *ak according to dodge, fluids were jet black. Consumer had a rebuilt transmission and ball joints installed. Mechanic stated failure wasn't on the consumer's part. Consumer noted the transmission shouldn't fail at 55k miles.
Engine lost oil pressure first at 39933 miles while the car was still under warranty. The dealership changed the oil pump and advised us of sludge build up in the engine. The same problem at 63025 miles along with a transmission overhaul. The dealership at which we purchased the truck replaced the oil pump again, advised of sludge build up and overhauled the transmission under warranty. They also checked on the cost of a new engine but chrysler would not cover it, so they simply replaced the oil pump. Same problem for the 3rd time at 73825 miles, less than 12 months and 12000 miles later. The service department at the dealership admits that replacing the oil pump will not help. They need to clean the sludge out for it to run better but even this will not solve the problem. Unless the entire engine is taken apart and soaked clean or chrysler supplies a new engine, we will always have this problem. Regular oil changes were completed on this vehicle. After the first oil pump the dealer advised that I using synthetic oil, which was done. After the 2nd oil pump was replaced the dealer said that the synthetic oil would not make any difference.
We purchased this vehicle from v & h ford inc, marshfield, wi. In june 2003. The next day after I got it I started it & it started to squeal. My husband noticed transmission fluid leaking as well. We took it back to the dealer, we were told that the fan clutch & serpentine belt were shot, as well as a little leak in the transmission. They put some kind of sealer on it & continued to leak. (also during all of this time, our RPM's kept jumping.) after the 3rd time, they said they did a factory authorized repair & put what was referred to as a "cock ring" in it to seal it. This seams to have taken care of this. Then when the truck was put in reverse it kept clunking, the u-joints went out next, then the latch broke on our glove box. Meanwhile the RPM's keep jumping, it has been back in the shop a total of probably 7 to 8 times so far. Our service engine light came on & flashed the code of fuel injector #8, when it was put through the diagnostic test, however we are learning this is still not the problem. Last weekend I was going to put the truck in the garage. I put in drive, and it took off on me without me even touching the gas. It has done this several times now while on the road. Now for the past week, when you leave a stop sign, it will shift once and stay at about 3000 - 3500 RPM and will not shift until you are ready to stop. When you try to stop the trottle sticks and the truck wants to go. We are at loss what to do. We have obviously purchased a lemon that it a hazard to be on the road. To trade it in or try to sell it outright seems to be a crime, because we know the horrible things wrong with it. I am certain that it is only a matter of time before my husband & I and our 2 children are seriously hurt or killed by the spuratic behavior of this dangerous vehicle. Please advise us what to do. Is there a lemon law or any thing that can help us. Meanwhile, we are stuck making payments on this .
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.
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