While driving at any speed and when making turns consumer heard rapid clanking sounds coming from the front wheels. Vehicle was taken to dealer, and examined by a certified mechanic, who determined that upper ball joints were worn out, and needed replacement. *ak
2000 Dodge Durango suspension complaints
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While driving consumer heard a noise indicating that something was loose in the front end. *ak this would also occur when a bump was hit and driving on a gravel road.
When making a left or right turns, there would be a loud popping noise coming from the steering wheel. *ak *sc
There was a loud squeaking noise when driving the vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the ball joints.*ak
The ball joints wore out prematurely. Sometimes, the steering wheel jerked out of the driver's hand, and there was a clanking noise in the front end. Also, power door locks worked intermittently.*ak
While driving at any speed, there was vibration in the front end of vehicle. An independent mechanic determined that upper ball joints were severely worn out. Dealer examined upper ball joints and repaired them. *ak
When turning in either direction a grinding noise was heard. The cause of the problem had not been determined, but the consumer suspected defective ball joints could be the cause. *ak
While driving a knocking noise was heard coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that upper ball joints wore out prematurely.
Advise chrysler again my ball joints are worn and will not pass a state safety inspection. The wheels could be vertically moved up and down. The mechanic shook the wheel and the ball joint came off. If I would have been driving this, I would have encountered a major fataility.
I have a 2000 dodge durango, and I am concerned about the ball bearings, and the engine, and need to know what to do about it. My car is squeeking when I turn, and the engine is smelling like it's burning all the time.
While driving 25 MPH vehicle vibrated from the front driver's side. Also, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joints failed.
I had my 2000 dodge durango inspected for upper ball joint failure. The dealer found excess play in the upper ball joints and reccomended replacement at 68,000 miles. This problem needs a recall before injuries and deaths occor. Dealer stated that the problem is more prone to vehicles driven in a salt environment, but there is none used where this vehicle has been driven.
The vehicle was taken to the dealer to get new tires. The dealer could not align the front end due to metal fatigue of the upper ball joints. The upper ball joints were replaced. Please provide the VIN# along with any additional information.
While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. An independent mechanic, informed the consumer, it could be a ball joint problem. Please provide further information.
Worn upper and lower ball joints in my dodge durango (2000) 4x4 with 49,600 miles on it.
Upper ball joint significantly and prematurely worn. Caused severe tire damage to new tires. I'm afraid for my family's safety.
Upper ball joint excessive wear reported by asi certified mechanic needs to be replaced. Check with dodge for safety recall, the ball joint should not be this worn down with low mileage.
Odd steering feel and intermitin noise was coming from the front end. After taking the vehicle to my local mechanic it was ound that the lower ball joints on the vehicle (2000 dodge durango) were completely worn out ready to separate. Also the upper ball joints had worn to the point of replacement. Vehicle was unsafe to drive without the necessary repairs made.
Ball joints were worn on my 2000 dodge durango. When going over any bumps, the front end sounded like it was coming apart. I took it to my local dealership and they told me the ball joints were worn.
Upper ball joints broke without warning. As a result, when turning the steering wheel jerked back and forth.
I own a 2000 dodge durango,[xxx] this vehicle has both upper ball-joints severely worn. *nm updated 07/26/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
While parking consumer heard a loud noise coming through the steering wheel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic determined upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak
While driving steering wheel was loose, causing the vehicle to drift all over the road. Dealer determined that two upper ball joints failed.
Consumer took vehicle to for a tire check, and it was determined that the ball joints were defective.
We own a 2000 dodge durango and saw several newscasts about the failing ball joints. We took our vehicle to the dealership where we purchased the car and we also have a failing ball joint. Luckily, we were not in an accident but we are being charged over $400 for this defect. Our car only has 50k miles on it. We know this is a chronic problem with the durango and would like chrysler to issue a recall and want our complaint noted..
Safety problems with dodge durango including replacing ball joint twice in 4 years, repalcing front roters twice in 4 years, complaining about problems with brakes and the transmission. This vehicle failed two safety inspections for these problems. These are serious safety concerns and have been down played when I have taken my car in and I have not been notified of the seriousness and that these are reoccuring problems with the durango . Yet the dealership and chrysler want to claim no responsibility.
The upper and lower ball joints on the left side of my 2000 dodge durango were worn and had play. I had to have them replaced at my expense since there is not a recall on them at this time.
2000 dodge durango 4x4 5.9l engine, upper ball joints are so bad my mechanic said the vehicle is not safe to drive.
While state inspection was being conducted technician noticed that a one of the wheels was wobbly. Then, technician determined that ball joints needed replacement.
While driving at different speeds consumer heard a noise coming from the front. Dealership serviced the vehicle, and informed the consumer that the upper ball joint needed replacement.
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