Dt: while the consumer was driving heard a knocking noise. She took vehicle to a mechanic, they told her that the lower ball joint was broken. No repairs were done made as of yet. The vehicle is not safe to drive.
1995 Dodge Stratus: ball joint or control arm failure
18 of the 318 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Stratus describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
While backing out of driveway right tie rod broke. Consumer repaired it himself.*ak consumer states that when the tie rod broke, all steering control was lost. Transmission failed.
Front left lower ball joint started making noise, the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer request repair under recall 97v‑201, the dealer refused no-cost repair stating that the ball joint passed all their test so they did not have to replace it under recall, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
The front end started to squeak going over bumps as the suspension moved. The car was taken into a private mechanic who told me the right ball joint/lower control arm was failing and there was a recall for this problem, recall #750. I was referred to daimerchrysler's toll free number. I called them on 02-17-2000 and 02-18-2000. Both times their representitive told me my car didn't fall under the recall because the VIN number didn't match the numbers in the recall. I told them normal wear and tear doesn't cause ball joint problems until well into the 100,000 mile range. I also told them of the cars low mileage and they still refused to repair. Daimerchrysler's file number is 6833820. This problem is a safety hazard, the year, make, model of my car falls under the recall and chrysler refuses to fix this problem.
Left front lower ball joint was replaced under the recall once. Problem reoccurred. Dealer has been contacted, and verified this problem as the same thing.
Passenger side tie rod separated . Wheels "crosseyed" as entering m24 in oxford mi. Towed to moto-medic auto in lake orion mi where new mopar tie rod was installed. Next day took car to victor george chryslerin grand blanc mi for inspection of opposite
Consumer was driving 55-65mph, approximately 5 hours of driving from point a to point b and back to point a, steering became impossible. Vehicle was taken to bridge port auto, and had both broken tie rod ends replaced. Tie rods were factory packaged, and there was no way to grease them. Tires were also ruined due to tie rod end breakage.
Dealer did not correct recall problem which has reoccurred. The lower control arm broke, causing tire to separate from the vehicle. Recall number 97v201000. Please give any further details.
The lower ball joint / lower control arm / the shaft and the front wheel drive failed, prior to recall notice (97v201000).
While driving rear ball joints are coming out of their sockets, causing the tire to wobble and almost losing control of the vehicle. Dealer replaced control arm and ball joints. The right rear ball joint needs to be changed also.
Took vehicle to the dealer regarding recall on lower control arm, and had it inspected. Vehicle has been fixed as per recall (97v‑201).
Took vehicle in for recall repair of lower control arm. All the mechanic did was to open the hood and look up/under it, and said the the vehicle was fine. The vehicle still has suspension -lower control arm problems (97v‑201).
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Suspension: front: control arm: lower ball joint
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication.
- Risk
- Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
Recall number 97V201000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1995 Dodge Stratus ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Stratus?
18 of 318 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Stratus (6%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge Stratus?
There is 1 recall and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Dodge Stratus
Stalling 20Fire or smoke 18ABS 15Brake failure 15No deployment 11Loss of power 9Won't shift 6Transmission failure 6Slipping 5
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