1999 Dodge Durango wheels problems

Filed Jul 28, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 185,000 miles · TN

Makong turns, the oil pressure plummets. Wheel speed sensors are causing the dash light to stay on. Been through 2 new PCM computers. Spark plugs foul out too easy. Battery temp sensor needs to be beefed up. Factory anti theft system stopped working. There is a short somewhere. This durango has died while in motion too. Scary.

Filed Jul 1, 2015 · Steering, Suspension · 150,000 miles · CA

Nut came off left front wheel bearing causing wheel to come off vehicle. When picking up pieces, I noticed that there is no cotter key to keep the nut from backing off. Had this happened at higher speeds, the result would have been very serious.

Filed Sep 8, 2012 · Suspension, Wheels · 135,000 miles · UT

The front tires wore out very quickly, we replaced the tires and within a year they wore out again. Alignment has not helped. We took it in and found out the ball joints are bad. $1000 repair.

Filed Oct 20, 2005 · Wheels · 100,000 miles · PA

Dt: the caller said the vehicle had three cracked rims. She took them off the vehicle, but did not know where they were located on the vehicle. Had a flat tire and put air in the tire. When she arrived home the tire was flat again. She took vehicle to an independent inspection station, and they told her the rims were cracked. Dealer said rims did not crack. Dealer and manufacturer claimed they could not offer any help for free. She took vehicle to the dealer seven times for different problems.*ak

Filed May 19, 2005 · Seat belts, Transmission · 107,900 miles · NY · crash

At christmastime our transmission began acting up. We believed the harsh winter weather was causing the problem bc once the engine heated up, the vehicle drove just fine. At any rate, we took in to be serviced in march and had the 4x4 rear differentials flushed and serviced and the fluid changed. While it was in for that repair (at a dealership) they called and said the 2 front ball joints needed to be replaced. We knew about the recall, so asked them about it, but it just figures our VIN was not included. So, $1600 later, we went and picked it up and seemed to drive just fine. Well, then 3 wks. Later I was driving to the grocery store. I was stopped a red light, and when it turned green I went to go and it just barely accelerated. Luckily, the red light was right in front of the garage we normally use. I was able to turn the vehicle around and get it to where I was parked in front of the garage. I went in and told the mechanic what happened. The truck was in the shop for 2 wks. It needed a new transmission after having just been serviced! It cost $3300! Over the past 2 months we have spent $4600 in repairs on a vehicle that we are still paying for! I am irrate! We even bought the extended warranty when we purchased the vehicle 5 yrs. Ago, but now with 108,000 miles it's not covered any longer (warranty only went to 100,000). 2 yrs. Ago I was involved in an accident with durango where the front drivers side wheel popped off after another vehicle hit it. We don't believe he could have hit it with enough force for that to happen if it had not been defective to begin with. His wife even spoke to me about this last christmas after the recall came out. I am fed up with this truck and I want dodge to know it.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Wheels · 67,000 miles · NJ

While coming to a stop at 15 MPH front passenger's side wheel came off. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Jun 24, 2004 · Wheels · FL

The lugs: nuts have become so stuck on the rims during a tire change that the stems broke off. This is the second time this has happened. The first time at texaco lube during a tire rotation; second time at costco, again during a tire rotation. Had to have all stems replaced at dealer and get reimbursed from texaco lube/costco. Dealer said the stems are very brittle and that dodge knows about this already.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Suspension, Wheels · 104,000 miles · CO

While driving, the consumer heard a grinding noise in the front end. The dealership indicated that 3 of the balls joints were defective, and needed to be replaced. Also, the front right wheel was loose. *ak *sc

Filed Apr 20, 2004 · Suspension, Wheels · 40,000 miles · NY

While driving at any speed vehicle shook violently, and consumer heard a thumping sound coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who found that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced along with the bearings and both wheels. *ak

Filed Apr 7, 2004 · Wheels · 78,900 miles · FL

1999 dodge durango. The design of the front wheel hubs on the non ABS and not 4 wheel drive durango is a problem. The nut is tightend clockwise but the wheel spins counter clockwise. This will cause the nut to unscrew itself which can lead to the wheel falling off. Luckly I caught it just before the wheel was going to unscrew itself off. It was within 2 turns of having the nut come off which could have caused a major accident.