I cannot align the front end of my 2000 dodge durango due to excessive ball joint wear at 44000 (+/-) miles. I was told this by dodge.
2000 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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2000 dodge durango premature ball joint failure.
Reference investigation #pe03032. Ball joints need replacing - premature wear. I had the same problem with my 1999 durango and filed a complaint then. Dealer only admitted they were loose and replaced on my 1999 after vehicle was in an accident and ball joints could be replaced under insurance claim.
I had heard that there was a known issue with the dodge durango ball joints going out before 60,000 miles. I took the SUV to the dealer and they tried to tell me there was nothing wrong. I went to a different dealer and they replaced my entire lower control arms.
Bad ball joints (upper and lower) on 2000 durango. Ref investigation pe03032.
While driving at 3o MPH right front wheel started shacking, then the wheel separated from the upper ball joint. Delaer has been contacted. *ak ea03-023
2000 dodge durango upper ball joint failed and wheel separated from vehicle. Vehicle was unable to be driven.
When the consumer turned the vehicle left or right, there was a noise coming from the vehicle. *ak the consumer later learned the ball joints had failed.
The left side wheel has vibration, and shaking inside of the wheel well. While traveling on the highway.
All four control arms on a 2000 dodge durango were worn out on the vehicle.*mr the upper left control arm was replaced and the consumer felt there should be an investigation into the matter. *ph
Consumer stated when turning left or right, mainly to the right there was a loud popping noise in the steering column. Dealer stated it was a problem with the axle. *ak *ph
While having the vehicle serviced, the technician noticed the right upper ball joint needed to be replaced. *ak the right upper ball joint was replaced. Dodge disposed of the old part. The control arm ball joint assembly was replaced. *scc
Consumer states ball joints wore out prematurely. Dealer notified. *ak the upper ball joint on the passenger side had worn out. The upper ball joint and arm was replaced. *scc
Front end bad noticed uneven front tire wear and replaced tires also replaced front rotors and brakes also shocks front end still has shaking problems. Ball joints are suspected due to the abnormal tire wear also had a 4 wheel allignment and balance done all said to be correct. Still having the same problem after spending alot of time and money.
Heard popping noise in my 2000 dodge durango at 40,000. Had it looked at by a mechanic that said he could not find a problem. Also noticed popping upon braking while pulling a pop-up camper and a 19' boat. Went for a virginia inspection recently and failed due to bad upper ball joint. Is someone going to have to die before this problem is taken care of?
While traveling at highway speed, the truck suddenly veered to the right and struck a retaining wall and went into a spin. There were no other cars on the road and the weather was clear. Upon exiting the vehicle the passenger side front wheel and suspension were separated form the truck. Had the tire or wheel or suspension failed prior to the accident or were they damaged after impact with the barrier, I am unable to tell. We have no explanation for the sudden loss of control of the vehicle. The truck is currently in possession of allstate insurance agency and VIN is [xxx]. *nlm ea03-023 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
On august 7 03 my wife was taking kids and heard a sound coming from the front end and took the dodge durango in to be inspected but it did not pass as the upper control arm ball joint was bad we had bought it in july 29 00 and they said warranty was up. The durango only had on 19126 miles on it also. At the time this was happening we had 5 kids in car.
The front ball joints are loose causing the tires to wear out unreasonalbe sooner. The front upper ball joints need to be replaced and can become dangerous. The front end makes noises and feels unsecured at times.*ak I have asked the dealer to exam the front end after purchasing the vehicle. The machanic said everything was normal.
Excessive wear - right upper ball joint.
Premature wearing of upper ball joints on 2000 dodge durango
Loose front upper control arm bushings found while changing oil on my 2000 dodge durango.
Had read about the complaints on dodge durango 1998-2003 models with premature wear on the ball joints. Have just had to replace both joints because the car was shaking terribly on the highway, and it is only 3 and 1/2 years old. Thought that this was a little too soon, but have never owned an SUV and am only familiar with normal cars. Do not use my durango off road, and only tow a boat twice a year.
Ball joint noise.
I own a 2000 dodge durango slt plus 4x4, with 27,000. Miles. (original owner)the drivers side ball joints were leaking, the dealer ship replaced all 4 ball joints under warrenty. The steering had started to become unstable. How ever, the front brake rotors had to be replaced because of corrosion, at my expense.
Consumer states that the vehicle upper ball joint is wearing prematurely.
Consumer states upper ball joints wear prematurely. Dealer notified.
Consumer states upper ball joints are wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
Dealer replaced both upper and lower ball joints and associate control arms on 2000 dodge durango r/t at what I think is premature mileage.
I'd like to raise a complaint regarding the federal safety agency action number pe03032 - the investigation of front suspension ball joints wearing out prematurely. I just got word that my 2000 durango with 60,000 needs to have the ball joints (front) replaced because they are worn. Please record my complaint with the others as I feel this is a defect and would like to have dodge reimburse me for the cost of this repair. Thanks
Had to replace upperball jonts at 50k miles on my 2000 durango. After complaining of noise at 30k miles. Dealer stated could not find or report problem. When taken in for new tires and wheel alignment, dealer said they had to replace ball joints on right side. I forgot about my noise complaint and wow, the noise went away with the replacemnt of the ball joints. Now the left side is having the some noise at 65k miles.
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