2000 Dodge Durango: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Aug 23, 2022 · Engine · 115,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 MPH the vehicle inadvertently stopped. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was towed to a local mechanic. The contact replaced the battery, fuel pump, shocks, ball joints, and disc brakes, and front rotors however, the failure recurred. The local mechanic was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Dec 21, 2021 · Steering, Suspension · 240,000 miles · GA

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Durango. The contact stated while driving 5 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise coming from the front driver’s side tire. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact exited the vehicle and stated that the front driver’s side wheel was detached from the vehicle. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to an independent mechanic, and she was informed that the ball joint, tie rod, and wheel spindle needed to be replaced. Additionally, the vehicle would need a front wheel alignment. The vehicle was repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 240,000.

Filed Nov 5, 2020 · Suspension · 140,000 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign number: 04v596000 (suspension) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was also informed that the parts would not be available for thirty days. The vehicle was taken to rainier dodge of olympia (2550 carriage loop sw, olympia, wa 98502; (360) 754-5550) where it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the wheel bearings and ball joints needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the vehicle made an abnormal sound. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000. Parts distribution disconnect.

Filed May 26, 2020 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 186,686 miles · AR

I was driving at 55 MPH and the steering became really loose and nearly lost control had to replace the ball joints 3 times and I have no power on the driver side of the vehicle that means the door locks and windows.

Filed Jun 3, 2019 · Suspension · 172,000 miles · MA

There was a recall on the ball joints of the vehicle I own but I was told that the recall is closed. I believe that it should be covered for repair because I wasn't made aware of any recalls when I obtained the vehicle. The upper ball joints are bad and a mechanic told me it could break off.

Filed Mar 28, 2017 · Engine, Suspension · 125,000 miles · AR · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving 45 MPH, the front driver side of the vehicle lowered to the ground and smoke began to emit from the vehicle. In addition, the front upper and lower ball joints bent inward and needed to be replaced. On two separate occasions, the radiator failed to operate and caused the cooling system to fail. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the wheel hub bearing, front upper and lower ball joints, and cold air intake system were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failures and stated that the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 04v596000 (suspension), 06e024000 (engine and engine cooling) or 08e064000 (suspension). The failure mileage was 125,000.

Filed Jan 30, 2014 · Suspension · 64,000 miles · PA

I purchased a 2000 dodge durango in june 2003. I have had continuing problems with front suspension, ball joints,right hub assembly. Right side hub assembly has been replaced 5 times in the last 6 years and I was just told yesterday that it will need to be replaced again. I was also informed by my mechanic of 18 years, the whole front suspension is bad and the differential will also have to be replaced. I have owned this truck 11 years and have kept it well maintained,in all this time, I have had only one official recall for upper arm ball joints in 2005. I have called chrysler twice to question why I have had to replace the hub assembly so frequently(every year for the last 5 of 6 years) and they insist there is nothing wrong or a specific recall for my VIN. I have had enough with replacing the same part over and over every year. Something needs to be done about this hub assembly & front suspension. I have noticed the same complaints online as mine.... Front end vibration when reaching speeds of 55-60 MPH, ball joint issues, hub assembly issues, and front suspension issues. There are currently 2 recalls for 2000 dodge durango front suspension and hub assembly units, and conveniently for chrysler, neither are my VIN number durango. Surprise, surprise!! I will continue to file complaints with chrysler until some one decides to take action and get these issues repaired once and for all. I am getting a little tired of constantly putting out hundreds of dollars for the same issue year after year!! Please help get this issue resolved!

Filed Dec 5, 2011 · Suspension · 120,000 miles · CT

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that the vehicle would vibrate while driving approximately 60 MPH. The contact also stated that the inner and outer edges of the tires were wearing unevenly. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in the recall associated with the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed May 24, 2011 · Steering, Suspension · 115,890 miles · WV

I was pulling out of my circular driveway steering left and the wheel base wouldn't turn. So I backed up and continue to go around the curve, once I reached about 200 ft off my driveway, my car come to a complete stop on it's own. I backed into my driveway dragging my passenger side front wheel sideways. Once I got out to check what was going on, my tie rod end had become completely stripped off the rack and pinion. After further inspections, somehow the groves on the rack and pinion had wore down so much it allowed the tie rod to strip and release. I was so glad I hadn't been driving with my children on the highway, this would have caused my vehicle to flip and probably kill us. I know have to replace my rack and pinion and tie rod and just replacing the ball joints on this vehicle not a couple months ago. I am very frightened to drive it now in fear this will happen again.

Filed Sep 24, 2008 · Suspension · 90,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving various speeds over hills or bumps, the vehicle would vibrate abnormally. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop and the technician stated that it was unsafe to drive because the ball joints were severely corroded. The contact called an authorized dealer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint) and was informed that his VIN was not included in the recall. The contact would be responsible for the repair costs. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were 90,000.

Filed Sep 4, 2008 · Suspension · 120,882 miles · AK

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact heard a clunking noise in the front suspension while driving 5 MPH. She called the dealer in reference to the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). The technician stated that because her vehicle was 2 wheel drive, her VIN was excluded from the recall. The contact would be responsible for the recall repair. She is in the process of having the vehicle repaired. The manufacturer was unable to assist. The failure and current mileages were 120,882.

Filed Sep 2, 2008 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. In august of 2007, the contact heard an unfamiliar noise coming from the front passenger side of the vehicle. She noticed that the front passenger side tire was wearing faster than normal and had to be replaced twice. Between september of 2007 and august of 2008, the noise intensified. The dealer stated that the front passenger side ball joint was the cause of the failure. The manufacturer stated that her VIN was not included in the federal safety agency campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). The failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 118,000.