Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failure. It has same problem as 2000 and up models. The consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 model. *bf *nm the exhaust manifold had gone bad and was replaced, the drivers side window was inoperative and was replaced three times, and the A/C had gone out. The consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the engine had a ping sound and was repaired 4 times but still pinging.
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Motor, ignition, tie rods, brakes. Heater/air have had hardly no heat or A/C for the last 4 years.. Have replaced everything from fan, blower, cooling, water pump, heater core etc. Still back in the shop on 12-28-04 got back today 01-01-05 and still no heat don't know what is wrong with it.
Uneven tire wear. It was determined that the ball joints needed to be replaced. Also have replaced all power windows because they have failed. The rotors have been replaced.
While driving in inclement weather, the windshield wipers came on an went off their own. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the consumer informed the mechanic that this vehicle was on recall for the windshield wiper motor. The mechanic stated that this vehicle was not on recall. The consumer had to pay for repairs. *ak the consumer replaced the upper and lower ball joints. Tc
Two power windows failed. One motor burned out or short in right side rear passenger side. Driver door window stuck in cold weather, all plastic components broke and laying in the bottom of the window. This was not a forced lowering of the window.
I bought a 1999 dodge durango from carter co. Dodge. I did not start having problems with anything until about 6 months ago, when the passenger rear door lock and window were beginning to have problems opening. The window finally quit working and now the door is also having problems opening. Just recently the rear tailgate door has started acting up also. Sometimes it will open and other times it will not. It wont open even if you use the key. I am afraid this is going to lead to a major problem if these locks and windows quit working all together and I have a problem getting out of the vehicle. After speaking with the woman that owned the vehicle prior to me, she informed me that she had replaced the door locks twice and was tired of having to do this, so she traded the durango in. I am afraid this is going to become a saftey hazard, and would like to see this matter investigated to see if there are more complaints than just mine. Thank you patty gibson.
Two front power windows broke when the windows were rolled up or down. Vehicle had been taken to a dealer, who told consumer that the little plastic piece inside the door frame broke off.
While driving our durango at night and switching the lights from bright to dim I have had the headlights go out. The last time the headlights went out, I had used my brights while taking country roads, but when I got on the major highway, I-35 my headlights went out completely. I was unable to pull off the side of the road and it was very frightening. I have had this happen when I went from bright to dim once before and I thought it was a fluke, this last time was scary. I had both children in the vehicle on the night of january 30, 2004. This is definately a hazard and could certainly cause an accident. My husband works 35 miles from home and while getting onto another major highway he had the front bearing freeze and the cv joint break. He was only getting onto the on ramp when this happened, thank god he was not on the freeway going 60 MPH when it snapped. I had driven this vehicle just 1 week prior to this happening and had absolutely no warning that this might occur. It is my understanding that we should have heard some noise. The whole underside of the durango was covered in grease from the bearing. This to me means that it had been maintained and this was a faulty piece of metal. While we had it in the shop for repair we were told we need to replace the whole front end suspension. This vehicle is not that old and we need to have it rewired and the front end re-done. I would rather put my money into a different vehicle but feel we would be putting lives at risk if we sold this durango to anyone. I think that dodge needs to take a look at their parts, because everything I have mentioned could be life threatening. If a wheel snaps while going 10 mh a poerson can handle the vehicle, if it snaps at 60 MPH somebody is going to be hurt. The light issue is huge! You have to have lights, not only are you endangering yourself but everyone else on the road with you. I think it is time dodge was held responsible and forced to fix these obviously faulty parts.
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.
Without any warning, and on 3 separate occasions my 1999 dodge 4x4, durango completely shutdown while driving. After the first incident, w/the ABS and engine light on the vehicle was taken to a dodge dealer for service. It was found that a speed sensor needed replacing, this was done. Approximately 4 days later while driving on new york ave. In washington dc, the durango again completely shut down, on this occasion and subsequent ones, no warning lights were shown, no evidence was given that vehicle was about to shut down. On the last occasion sept 17, 2003 it again shutdown while driving approximately 45 MPH on leesburg pike in falls church va. Unlike the other 2 occasions this time it would not restart, although the engine attempted to turnover. It had to be towed, where it is currently undergoing another diagnosic, currently I am awaiting a call from the service technician. Additionally the car has 87,256 miles and 3 years old, the back windows are not working due to a failed power housing unit for the windows. The approximate cost is $500 for repairs.
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!
The right rear window motor had to be replaced since it abruptly stopped working. But the real problems are with the car all of a sudden dying while driving normally on the road, causing the power steering and brakes to fail making it almost impossible to steer out of harms way if you find yourself admist a lot of traffic. Once the car dies it usually starts right back up again after a few minutes, but it has become so unpredictable that I'm afraid to take the vehicle back out on the street! The milage now is at 48000 and the problem started occuring at around 40000 first rarely but now more frequently.
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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Power windows not operational on 1999 dodge durango.. Why no recall?
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 .
Upper and lower ball joints/all power windows all have failed.
The ball joints failed at 50000 miles. The dealer was notified. *ak the consumer was told that the alignment wouldn't stay due to the upper and lower being 1/2 inches off. There was a clunking noise when placed in reverse and the passenger side front window was inoperative. *scc
Consumer took vehicle to dealer for normal tire rotation and balance. Dealer advised they were unable to perform the service due to excessive wear of both lower and the left upper ball joints. *ak the left outside mirror was cracked and was replaced. *scc
During the life of my dodge durango, I have had to have seven electric window motors replaced.
Motors on the windows have failed three times in four years on two rear windows with very little use.
Three of the power windows failed prematurely. The consumer requested these units be replaced under warranty but was denied. *nlm
Both sideview mirrors obstructed the consumer's view when she attempted to make a turn, the dealership stated the mirrors were heated and could not be removed. Ts
Seal around all windows on both sides are weak/disfigured/bumpy and out of shape, not keeping water from entering compartment. Owner is aware of other durangos with same problem. *ak consumer states seals rusted away and were replaced at her expense.
Three windows on my 99 dodge durango have failed. Only the drivers side window still works. This is odd because it's the one which is used the most by far. I find it highly unusual that all three of the other window motors have failed. I believe there must be a defect in the window motors on my vehicle. Please let me know if this problem has been reported to the manufacturer and if dodge has agreed to replace these defective parts.
Power windows will not go down. Wires were burned. Dealer was ordering a wire assembly. Dealer has replaced motor 3 times.
Steering wheel made excessive whining, dealer replaced gear, pump, and fluid, dealer replaced steering gear twice more.
Rear window was blown out by wind, happened a second time on april 7, 2001. *ak
The left front power window has failed 4 times, the right front window has failed 2 times and each of the back windows have failed once. The first time the window failed was 3 months after vehicle purchase. Since then the vehicle has been in for window repair at 6 months after purchase, 14 months after purchase and now with the latest trip 22 months after purchase. At the last visit the dealer required us to pay $175 for the repair of all four windows. Although our vehicle is over its milage for warranty I believe in a case such as this where there is an obvious problem with a particular part we should have had this repair done free of charge regardless of warranty. In your opinion, do I have any grounds for this complaint. Thank you for your time. Angela pruitt.
Multiple failures of both front and both rear power windows.
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