2005 Dodge Durango: ball joint or control arm failure

Filed Jul 29, 2016 · Airbags, Engine · 172,000 miles · FL

The car stalls alot whenever you're at a light or going slow speeds. Will turn off and needs to be turned on. The ignition locks and the key wont turn when trying to turn the car on. The airbag light is constantly blinking when the driver seat belt is not on. When the seatbelt is on, the airbag light is permanently on. This morning the front passenger tire area make a loud clunk when I turned left. Shortly after as I was going about 35 MPH it felt as if I had a flat tire so I pulled over. Turns out the entire ball joint had broken and the front passenger tire had fallen to the side.

Filed Jul 13, 2015 · Engine, Steering · 183,000 miles · MA

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While driving at various speeds, the contact noticed an abnormal clicking noise from beneath the vehicle. The svc, 4wd, and 4lo warning lights illuminated. The engine revved independently. When the accelerator pedal was depressed, the vehicle failed to accelerate. When making a turn, the steering wheel seized and required excessive force. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the tie rod and front end suspension, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 183,000. Updated 09/25/15*lj updated 11/14/2017

Filed Feb 13, 2014 · Steering, Suspension · 133,943 miles · WI

Play in both upper and lower front ball joints needing new control arms. Caused cupping on good tires and also an alignment.

Filed Jun 18, 2013 · Fuel system, Suspension · 94,212 miles · ME

Upon filling up at the gas station, when the pump shut off, there was an overflow from the gas tank. About the same time, I had to replace the tires and was told the car needed to have the ball joints replaced and there was a recall out for the job. However, I was told my VIN number did not qualify. Updated 05/08/14

Filed Aug 18, 2011 · Brakes, Suspension · 102,000 miles · KY · crash

2005 dodge durango. In 2007 tierod end on passenger side broke while going down the road. Luckily there was not an accident and the dealer fixed it for free. In august 2011 we discovered that the brake line was laying on the front axle on the drivers side. This caused the brake line to rub in two and caused brake failure resulting in a crash (which is how the problem was discovered). The tow truck driver also said he picked up a durango that had the upper and lower ball joint broken causing an accident. The front end of the 2005 dodge durango is apprently very poorly designed.

Filed Nov 4, 2008 · Steering, Suspension · 59,500 miles · FL · crash

When negotiating a right turn through an intersection, my 2005 dodge durango would not turn in the expected direction of travel; thereby the vehicle proceeded into a ditch. No injuries to driver. No damage to property or other vehicles. After review of the vehicle for damage, the right front tire appeared to be severely misaligned and broken from the tie rod assembly. As of the date of this complaint, there severity of the damage to the vehicle has yet to be determined, and is still under review with the insurance company.

Filed Apr 22, 2008 · Suspension · 8,000 miles · NJ · 1 injury

Premature right front ball joint failure. The joint fell apart when the car was moving between 15 and 30 MPH. The failure caused substantial damage to the car when the car landed on the wheel after it came loose. The repair took over two months to complete and chrysler rejected all warranty claims. Some old parts still exist.

Filed Jan 7, 2008 · Suspension · 55,000 miles · WV

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge durango. While obtaining a sticker for her vehicle, the dealer stated that the lower ball joints were failing and the vehicle should not be driven. The dealer was unable to assist because the VIN was not included in the recall and the mileage exceeded the warranty. The recall number was unknown. The failure mileage was 55,000 and current mileage was 60,000.

Filed Aug 31, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · NJ

Ball joint failure on 2005 dodge durango. I find it amazing that a vehicle that 27 months old and driven soley on the streets of new jersey would suffer "ball joint" and "tie rodend" failure. The vehicle has only 40k miles and has been dealer service.

Filed Apr 19, 2005 · Suspension · 2,042 miles · OH · crash

I was driving approximately 10 MPH and I felt a jolt. Then car leaned to the left slightly and then jerked sharply to the left about four to five feet into a cement pillar. I had to get out of the car through the passenger side because the driver's side door was pinned shut by the pillar. When I got out and walked around to the driver's side I saw my left front tire laying flat parallel with the ground, pinned partially under the vehicle. All of the components of the tire (the brakes, suspension, brake line, etc.) were still attached to the tire. Where the upper ball joint should have been there was a large crack in the metal, and the tie rod was snapped. There was damage to the front left side of the vehicle due to the impact with the pillar. I am currently in litigation with the manufacturer because they were saying it was my fault. I was driving a 2005 dodge durango with 2042 miles on it that was purchased on 11/30/04.