Conesumer states front hub bearing is wearing prematurely , causing a loud noise . Dealer notified.
2000 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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Consumer states upper ball joints wear prematurely. Dealer notified.
While having vehicle serviced consumer was informed that upper ball joint had worn prematurely.
Consumer states that upper ball joint is wearing prematurely. Dealer notified.
2000 durango with 80,000 miles. Upper ball joint failed causing the upper control arm (and drivers side wheel) to separate from the vehicle. The truck violently veered and skidded until it came to rest on the side of the road. Luckily this occurred at only about 25 MPH, two minutes before, the vehicle was at highway speeds!*ak *nm ea03-023. Updated
My 2000 dodge durango has 48,000 miles and the front right upper ball joint is failing. My dodge dealer advised me to not take the vehicle out of town. They are unable to get the parts to repair it. I have a pre paid vacation coming up that will now require a car rental. Something needs to be done and soon.
Front left axel collapsed while driving with my 3 children. Car lost control due to lack of steering ability. Right front axel needed to be replaced 5 months later
I also had new tires put on and I was told I needed upper ball joints replaced on my 2000 dodge durango. It seems I am not the only one with this problem. There should be a recall on this before someone gets seriously hurt.
Trouble with steering, suspension. When going over bumps, can loose control of the vehicle, jumps all over the road. Also on slippery roads hard to control as well.
Purchased a used 2000 dodge durango through a chrysler auction in conn. Through enterprise car sales in january 2003. They attended that auction on our behalf. The SUV had aprx. 35,500 miles on it. Currently it has 41,379 miles on it. Since we purchased the vehicle it had been pulling to the right when it went over bumps etc. But we thought it was just due to being a SUV on a truck body. We just brought it into an automotive shop to be looked at as it seemed to be getting worse. We had to replace the right upper ball joint. The shop strongly recommended that we not risk driving the vehicle. We repaired the durango at a cost of aprx. $255.00. It is no longer pulling to the right. Our VIN is [xxx]. The ball joints have worn out prematurely and we will continue to incur cost for additional ball joint cost in the future , in addition we have concern over safety of the vehicle due to the ball joints. Chrysler should have known of this problem on this specifically vehicle when they sold it through the auction. I would like chrysler to inspect all of our balljoints and replace as necessary and also be reimbursed for the cost that we have just incurred.*ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
I purchased a used 2000 dodge durango at lee automall, saco, maine, on 03-06-03. I was informed a 150 point check had been performed and the brakes were new on used vehicles on their lot. My first maintenance/oil change was 04/03 at lee automall, auburn, me. I provided a concern that the front brakes had been scwell'g at each slow down or stop and that brake dust was accumulat'g on the tire rims. The brakes were checked and I was informed that they were in excellent condition and that the scwell'g sound I was hearing is normal performance due to a new kind of brake pads that used car dealerships install on used vehicles. 2 days after the front brakes began to scwell again and brake dust was appear'g on the tire rims. 2 wks after svc/maintenance I noticed that each time I drove across a bump or cement bridge the durango would jolt from one side to the other. Whereby, I had a difficult time control'g the steer'g. I brought the durango in for svc/maintenance on 07/09/03 to lee automall in auburn, me for f/u care. I explained to the service rep that the front brakes cont'd to scwell and that the suspension was not perform'g well. I expressed that it was difficult to maintain control of the steer'g each instance that I drove over a bump or cement bridge. I phoned the service rep on 07/10/03 to receive a status on the vehicle. I was told that all 4 shocks (no good), 2 tires (worn-no tread), and a serpetine belt (cracked) had to be replaced. I owned the durango for 3 months and I'm being told that all 4 shocks have to be replaced. I picked the durango up on 07/12/03 and all was well until 07/13/03. The shocks were replaced, two new tires, and the brakes--I was told that the brakes are in excellent condition, a great amount of padd'g remained and that it is just a character flaw. As of 07/15/03 the front brakes continue to scwell, brake dust collects on the rims and I continue to have a difficult time handl'g the steer'g when I drive over a bump or a cement bridge.
2000 dodge durango - upper and lower ball joints failed in the front suspension and had to be replaced with only 40,500 miles. After many comunications with the area man for daimler chrysler they finally paid for the repairs. Cost on this repair was estimated at $1000. Costly repair with this few miles.
There was a loud squeaking and clunking noise coming from front suspension when going over bumps. Vehicle also pulled very hard to the right. Had it aligned two separate times with no noticeable differences. Took to a alignment shop, and was told the upper ball joint was loose. They recommended taking to dealer for warranty work on suspension before alignment. Dealership made 'repairs' to front and rear suspension (8-2002) now (7-2003), vehicle is leaning towards the driver side while parked. It is 2" lower on driver side then passenger side. Also, now hearing another squeaking sound from front suspension when going over bumps. Vehicle also dives hard when it hits a bump at 35-65+ MPH. Almost lose control of vehicle. I don't feel safe driving it now after hearing about the investigation on the suspension. I have a 2 year old son and a baby girl due august 30th. All of the complaints online sound identical to what my durango is doing!
2000 dodge durango slt--when driving and hit a small crack or bad road the SUV gives a jerk in the front like it is pulling to either side real fast causing loosing of control quickly--it is very noticable--I just got this SUV last month and there is something wrong with why the car jumps out of control when you hit a bad spot in the road--try to dodge the bad roads but is impossible!
Consumer states the other day he went to have a front end alignment done, and was told that it could not be done because both the upper and lower ball joints were worn beyond limits. Consumer did not have the work done because of the cost.
With reference to a 7/23/03 newspaper article from the federal safety agency regarding 81 complaints alleging that the front suspension ball joints are wearing out prematurely on the dodge durangos, I would like to add my vehicle to that count.*ak on 7/16/02 I had the right front upper control arm replaced on my 2000 dodge durango to remedy a noise problem. This was done at the auto dealer at my expense.
The front end control arm was replaced after inspection due to wear when new tires were installed.
Loud popping noise heard coming from the front end of the vehicle when turning.
At 2 MPH the driver's front tire fell off, causing over $2000.00 damage. Vehicle was resting on the wheel. Upper ball joints had failed. Front end had been checked by mechanic two months prior, was within specs.
Consumer stated that after having vehicle serviced technician noticed passenger's side ball joint needed to be replaced.
Consumer took vehicle into the dealer to inspect the front end since it felt like it was waving. Dealer replaced both sides, upper and lower ball joints.
When driving there is a loud clung noise in the front end. Took vehicle to dealer, dealer stated that the upper ball joints were failing.
Ball joints defective on 2000 dodge durango.45,000 miles and need replaced already. (upper ball joints).
This complaint is related to the dodge durango front suspension upper ball joints and control arms wearing out prematurely. At 28,433 miles I experienced front suspension problems. The local chrysler dealership could not find anything wrong. At 38,801 miles "they" were able to pinpoint the problem and replaced the front and rear sway bar bushings and inner and outer tie rods. At 45,390 miles the problem reocurred and the tie rods, upper ball joints and control arms were replaced again! After reading the related article on your website, I wanted to express my concern and encourage you to further your investigation.
I have a problem with a grinding noise, and turning radius problem that just started with regard to the 2000 dodge durango. My vehicle is obviously out of warranty, but have been told by quick inspection of non-dealer mechanic that this may be related to the ball joint problem that is being currently investigated and was urged to file complaint and get the vehicle inspected by a dealer asap.
Consumer states while traveling over bumpy roads consumer would hear a noise coming from front end of vehicle due to suspension.
Consumer states when making a turn there is a popping noise in the front of vehicle. Took to dodge, and dodge replaced the upper control arm bushingr. The popping stopped.
Consumer states top ball joints separated and wheel fell off while driving. Dealer notified. *ak ea03-023
Consume states upper ball joints are wearing out prematurely. Dealer notified.
Consumer took vehicle to mechanic for tire and alignment service. Mechanic advised consumer could not perform alignment service because ball joints were worn excessively and needed to be replaced.
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