I have a 2000 dodge durango with the upper ball joint problem in the suspension. It has been an active problem for about the last 40,000 miles. I do not have the money to fix it, nor do I believe it's my obligation to fix it. There should be a recall, since this is a design issue, and dodge should be responsible for fixing this safety hazard. It is also a nuisance since it creates a very loud sound on turns and bumps. Many people stare at my durango when they hear this noise. It doesn't help them sell cars!
2000 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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Ball joints were replaced in the past two weeks.
While driving 60 MPH a banging noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
When turning the vehicle in either direction a noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to dealer five times, but dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Consumer suspected that ball joints caused the noise.
Consumer will provide information on the ball joints.
When driving over bumps a squeaking noise was heard coming from the front end of vehicle. Consumer suspected the problem related to ball joints, based on a tv report.
Dealership informed consumer that front upper ball joints were worn out. Consumer was not having any problems at this time.
While driving the tires felt as though they were going to separate from vehicle. After dealership inspected the vehicle they determined that ball joints failed. Consumer immediately parked vehicle until some repairs were made.
At approximately 55k (5/03) miles I had to spend $1662 for work on my dodge durango's differential. It has been my experience that these types of problems don't come up until way over 100k+ miles. Then 11/03 it was mandatory that I replace all 4 ball joints. This also doesn't seem right since the car only had approximately 65k miles on it at that time. You would think when you take your auto to the dealer for all its scheduled maintenance and having spent $35k on it new, one wouldn't be having these sorts of expensive problems.
2000 dodge durango. Both front ball joints and right front wheel bearing and u joint have all had to be replaced. This is owned by our business, myers insurance, inc. Mileage was 57898 work on u joint was done 11-24-03 at roy's dodge
I have a 2000 dodge durango and I am having an annoying squeaking sound from the front end and thought it was my shocks, so I had new shocks installed and it didn't fix the problem. I heard on the news where alot of other people are having the same problem and that it has to do with the ball joints going bad. I do not feel that I should have to pay to have this repaired due to apparently there is a defect or there wouldn't be so many people having the same problem.
Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Consumer was getting an oil change and it was determined that ball joints needed to be replaced.
Mechanic determined that upper ball joints wore out prematurely. Also, wheel bearings and the inner/outer tie rods needed to be replaced.
Ball joints have worn out prematurely.
I had to replace a ball joint on a 2000 dodge durango with 23,000 miles. I had to take it upon my self after reading the article in USA today.I have also call dodge national twice to no avail.
While changing lanes at normal driving speed, vehicle lunged towards the shoulder of the road and nearly went out of control. Upon examination of the front suspension, excessively worn upper balls joints were determined to be the cause of the problem. Vehicle has only 46,000 miles on it.
As I was driving, the wheel of my 2000 dodge durango came off the car and caused the car to lose control and land in a ditch. My mechanic said it was the upper ball joint.
Consumer took vehicle into the dealership for inspection, and mechanic informed consumer that the upper ball joints failed. *ak
Took vehicle to mechanic to have wheels realigned. Wheels weren't realigned because upper ball joint was so bad mechanic advised consumer have it replaced. (nar) *la
Without warning, the passenger side front wheel fell off of my 2000 dodge durango while making a right turn and traveling at approximately 5 MPH. The vehicle has only 40,000 miles and the failure was caused by a separation of the upper ball joint. The failure caused damage to the lower ball joint, the tie rod, the front axle, the brake line, the wheel and the tire. The incident occurred while I was driving with my 4 year old daughter and 1 year old son in the car. We were 1/4 mile from taking a ramp to the right and entering a 65 MPH expressway. I could have lost one or both of my children today due to chrysler's negligence.*ak *nm ea03-023
Wearing of ball joints in 2000 dodge durango.
Was making a sharp turn consumer noticed that vehicle was not ridding smoothly. After being inspected by mechanic, consumer was told that the ball joints needed replacement. *ak
Left front ball joint wore out at 70,000 miles. Started at 50,000 miles. Alot of clunking when turning.
2000 dodge durango 4x4 upper right ball joint severely worn, had to replace.
The vehicle driver's side front upper control arm was loose. The consumer had it repaired ($106.00) after finding out that there was no recall. *ak the vehicle's rocker arm failed.
E-mail fm barbara edens (rx) reporting defective suspension on vehicle a 2000 dodge durango slt/ control arms have been replaced three times since purchase of vehicle. Request the federal safety agency recall vehicle reply to the austin, tx ofc dot #. *ph *mr
Upper and lower ball joints unusual wear, replaced at 70000 miles. Also dealer and oil change place said sludge in engine. I regularly change my oil, the intake maniford gasket blew and caused engine to knock and have sludge. Speed sensor in rear axle went bad, causing speedometer and ABS system failure.
I previously complained about steering problem with 2000 dodge durango. I paid nearly $2,000.00 in october 2003 to have problem fixed. It still pulled to the left. Mechanic said that it was because the tires were worn out. I just bought new tires and the car pulls to the right real bad. I went back to the tire store they replaced the front left tire and I still have problem. I am concerned for my and my families safety. When I go over a bump or train track or groove in the road my car jumps to the left.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints failed.
While driving, the consumer heard a loud knocking sound in the front end. The driver also stated the brake pressure was not normal. The driver pulled over and had the vehicle towed to the dealer. The dealer replaced the ball joints, bearings, rotors, knuckles, hubs and axle. Please describe further.
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