2/18/2009 mechanic fixed wheel bearing-front suspension hub and bearing left side 1 yr ago same thing was done to right side. I paid out of pocket both times. He told me to check into recall on dodge durango.
2000 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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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.
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.
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.
I was told that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. I have owned many vehicles and never have had so many front end issues on one vehicle than this one. I was wondering if there has been any recalls on the 2 wheel drive dodge durango, rear wheel drive. 5.2l engine this vehicle did have a recall issued on the rack and pinion steering.
Regular driving. Noise from rear end. Dealership replaced rear carrier and all bearings/races.
2000 dodge durango, when my car had 70,000 miles on it, there was a recall of the ball joints. My durango now has 100,000+ miles and it is making the same popping noise in the front end. My mechanic says that it needs new ball joints again. I feel dodge replaced the ball joints with the same defective parts as the original parts. This is a safety issue. When I contacted dodge I was told via e-mail that warranty was only until 10 years or 100,000 miles. They did not count on owners keeping this vehicle. This is a safety issue that I feel dodge should stand behind.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The contact received recall notice number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). He took the vehicle to a local mechanic and they notified fresno dodge. The dealer refused to perform the recall repair because the vehicle was not experiencing any failures at the time. The dealer also informed the contact that even though he received a recall notice, he would still be responsible for the repair costs. There have been no failures to date. The current mileage was 113,000 and failure mileage was 75,000. The consumer stated does not understand why the dealer would not perform the recall and would not cover the cost of the recall. The consumer stated would like to be reimbursed for recall performed on the vehicle. The consumer provided the recall issued and the repair invoice. Updated 09/10/07
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. While driving 35 MPH the vehicle pulled to the right. She stated that the vehicle has had several wheel alignments. She received a recall notice (recall#04v596000) for the front upper ball joints. The dealer inspected the vehicle and stated that the upper ball joints did not need to be replaced; however the problem continued to occur. The current mileage was 142,000 and the failure mileage was 99,200. Updated 01/07/08.*lj updated 12/12/07
Front ball joints failed.
Front upper ball joints.
Make: dodge model: durango year: 2000, I always had problems with the durango since about 13,000, (now have 93,000. Replacement of ball joints, brake calipers, and continuous checks for clicking and vibration feeling in the steering column. This has not been right from the start. I believe there is something defective with the steering and front end. Each time I take it to the dealer for service they can never duplicate the problem. I have enjoyed the durango, except for these front end problems. The steering makes noises and has a funny response to the turning process. Could you please review closer.
Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge durango. The vehicle was brought to the dealer to perform recall 04v596000 repairs. Immediately after the vehicle was repaired the steering assembly shifted and the contact was unable to drive the vehicle forward. The vehicle was involved in collisions prior to it being purchased by the contact, w3hich may have contributed to the failure. The dealer did not correct the failure, and the vehicle has not been driven for a year. The vehicle was towed from the dealer to a relative's home. The contact had not experienced any failures with the vehicle prior to the recall repair. The current and failure mileage were 80,000.
I bought my truck used and had them do a complete work up on it when I purchased it. Everything was fine for 1 week. After that week my engine light came on. I took it back to the dealer and had them replace the "canister" because that's what they said was the problem. 1 week later it returned. I have had it cleared out about 100 times. It now keeps telling me I have a gas leak. My mechanic has looked at this truck more than the average time. Now I am at 130,000 miles and my suspension is completely shot, power steering pump, automatic locks are slowly malfunctioning (they make a loud noise on 2 of the doors), and the drivers side window doesn't roll down.
Tl* - the contact called regarding a 2000 dodge durango. The contact stated that the right front wheel came off the vehicle. While traveling at 25 MPH. The road conditions were dry. The failure mileage was 73,000. There were no injuries. The tire on the vehicle rolled out into the highway and struck another vehicle causing damage to that vehicle. A police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a chrysler dodge dealer, who was unable to diagnose the problem. Also, there was also minor damage to the front bumper .
Tl* - the contact took the car to sears because the vehicle was making a popping noise. The noise occurred since he purchased the vehicle. There were no warning lights indicating service was needed on the vehicle . The contact stated the repair was previously done incorrectly the dealer's district manager denied the repair, although approval was given by the manufacturer .
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH on normal road conditions, there were problems with the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who indicated the recall #04v596000 was performed on one of the ball joints. The recall indicated a remedy repair for both ball joints. The contact expected the dealership to perform the replacement of the affected ball joint.
Have had several problems with ball joints and control arm on 2000 dodge durango, they have replaced them twice under warranty and now they are bad again and need changing and dodge will not cover since I am over the 100,000 miles warranty. This should be a major recall since I have had numerous problems with this since right after I purchased the car new.
Dodge durango 4x2. We have had to have the upper ball joint repaired and now the steering knuckle is out on the vehicle. I have contact dodge dealers and customer care and was told the recall on this only pertained to the 4x4. I am having the same problem with the 2000 4x2 and they state it is not on the recall list. I do see that there were 400,000 4x2 with the same problem.
Lower ball joint failure/wheel bearing failure for 2000 dodge durango. They were replaced in oct 2002 also. The upper ball joints were replaced in dec 04. On june 1 the lowers have to be replaced again and dodge will not do anything. There is only 83k on this car.
Consumer has been to dealer to have recall work done and was told that they could not help. *ts odi asked manufacturer to resolve. Customer did not receive notification letter. Customer paid dealer for the remedy. 1/17/06 *rw
September 13, 2001 my husband curtis joyner was killed in a crash in hernando, ms due to poor wheel base structure and poor wheel balance structure of durango's of handling curves, was stated by accident reconstructing crew that's what caused the vehicle to rollover in curves. I hired attorney mcgraw of olivebranch, ms; who later stated he did not have the time to put into this matter, but was certainly a good case. I emailed dateline regarding this matter also. I say one night on their show where they showed how the durango's did not pass the crash in curves or on the road.
I took my 2000 dodge durango in for its annual state inspection. When the mechanic put the car up on the lift, the tire fell off. The failure was due to an upper ball joint issue. The mechanic replaced the upper and lower ball joints and replaced the damaged tire. Dodge claims that they will only pay for the cost of the upper ball joint and will not reimburse for the lower joint, tire, or labor. All parts are available for inspection.
Faulty ball joints put on vehicle, by manufacturer, after wear SUV tires lean, also causes where on control arms.
Consumer heard a noise coming from vehicle when turning left. The consumer had a mechanic inspect the vehicle and when he removed the wheel the hub fell in his hand in several pieces. *ts
Dt: the contact bought a used truck 10 months ago. She had a lot of problems with the vehicle. On 8-15-05 she hit some speed bumps going over a bridge and she could not steer the vehicle. A mechanic told her the left leaf spring broke. She brought it back to the dealer because of electrical problems, and the whole front end squeaked. She went to a dodge dealer, and they told her there was a recall on the ball joints. She did have the ball joints fixed. *ak while doing research the consuemr noticed that there have been numerous recalls for the 2000 dodge durango 5.9l engine. The cosnuerm has experienced problem with her vehicle similar to those recalled on the 5.9l engine durango. The consumer has experienced problem like the suspension making noise, antitheft system cannot be shut off once activated. Front A/C fan makes noise, the driver's side power seat seat rattles/clicks in upright position, front axle noise during acceleration, the battery died three times, rear leaf springs made noise. Front headlight didn't work due to a corroded 12v wire to the right of the headlight. The brakes, rotos, belt and tensioner had to be replaced.
Fatal one vehicle accident occurred on january 25, 2002 involving the 2000 dodge durango rt. Consumer lost control of the vehicle and hit a tree.*mr the mother of the deceased received a recall almost three years after the accident on the upper ball joints. She believes that the ball joints in her son's vehicle may have been defected and caused him to lose control of his vehicle.
Popping noize and sensation in rear end previously, today on highway popped and then 3/4 mile later popped and then started vibrating and makjng continuos popping. Catastrophic rear end carrier and axle came apart
Dt: the contact stated two weeks ago made an appointment to have recall repair work done. The dealer did not really want to make an appointment because the contact had not bought the car there, but did so. Two weeks ago, she took vehicle to the dealer and spoke to an individual who told her that the parts had been there, but they ran out of them again, and the parts had been sent to the original dealer.
Dt: contact stated on 8-9-05 received a recall concerning the ball joints on 2000 dodge durango. Eight months ago when she heard about the recall she called the garage, and they told her they were out of the parts and would call her back in a few weeks. They went on to say it was not serious and she did not need to be concerned. After one month she called them back, and they said they had the parts but missed consumer's name, and were currently out of the parts again. They would call consumer back when the parts came in. They never called consumer back. Consumer called the manufacturer on 8-9-05, and they said to use a different dealership.
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