22 problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Avenger. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The lower control arm on the left side is going and I've gone to deluca Chrysler in haverhill MA twice and both times told me that it was already serviced and when I asked him what side was serviced he couldn't answer me and I asked him if they could check my since it should still be covered under recall warranty he told me no and just today I was told that any repair like control arms, tie rods, ball joints and struts are supposed to be repaired in pairs and they only repaired the right side on 8/6/02.
I was driving out of a fast food restaurant, and without any sign or warning my tire snapped off my axle! the service department at the local Dodge dealership was closed so I had to have my car towed to another place that also works on my car whenever I have problems. The part that needed to be fixed was the "lower arm control" on the driver's side of my car. I was very lucky that day, because not more than 15 minutes before this incident I had just driven home, approx. 10 miles, on the highway in 5 o'clock traffic!! I did not get hurt!! I was never mailed a recall notice about the lower arm control; not even in 1999 or 2000!!!!!!!!! I bought my car brand new from Dodge, so I feel like I should have been in somebody's computer system to be able to receive recall notices!!!! now, that I had to pay for the part to be fixed out of my pocket, how do I go about getting reimbursed? I got both the driver's side and passenger side lower arm controls replaced.
Per two separate recall notice I received from daimler Chrysler, I brought my 1996 Dodge Avenger into a dealership to have the lower lateral arm ball joints inspected and resealed. Upon taking it to the dealership they inspected and both times they told me no further work was needed. Specific instructions from daimler Chrysler say,if the ball joints are not damaged or worn, the ball joints will be sealed. This was not done to my vehicle and on 11/21/05 while driving I lost the ability to steer when the ball joint separated.
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Avenger. In 2005, while driving approximately 55 mph, the contact lost control and the vehicle pulled to the right. She depressed the brake pedal, but the vehicle would not stop. The vehicle crashed into a dirt hill. She had the vehicle towed to a repair shop and was informed that the lower ball joints failed. A police report was filed. The contact paid for the repair. One year later, the failure recurred. The vehicle is currently parked at her residence. Dodge wants to conduct an investigation on her vehicle, however, they are asking her to pay out of pocket for the repairs. The contact refuses because she believes this is a manufacturer defect. The VIN, engine size, and number of cylinders were unknown. The failure mileage was 128,000 and current mileage was 140,000.
Dodge Avenger 1996, ball joint and axle broke. Recall campaign# 99v066003. This problem occurred while the vehicle was in motion. The consumer expects reimbursement. The consumer received the recall letter in the mail 1 year later. The consumer was denied reimbursement because the receipt was not typed it was hand written.
I was driving on the side streetwhen my front wheel bent inward and my car dropped to the ground. Had it towed to dealership and he claimed to fixed it. So about 1 week later, while on the express way going about 65mp my lt. Drivers side tire bent inward causing my to be all over the road in rush hour. But somehow I mananged to control the car and not have any vehicle crash nor damanges. It is a wounder I and here to talk about it. Still fussing with carlot!.
While driving 55 mph, the lower later arm ball joint separated and caused the front left wheel to detach. The vehicle wasinvolved in a collision. Tthe driver lost control and the vehicle hit a bridge. The lower lateral arm ball joints were inspected twice befrore this failure, once on on 6/5/2001 under NHTSA recall# 00v421002. During the inspection the dealer's technician found no problem and no repairs were done.
While driving 30 mph front ball joints failed. Consumer pulled over to check. Then, consumer managed to drive home. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
After making an appointment to have recall 00v421000 repairs done was told that parts were not available , after waiting for an hour. Scared to drive vehicle due to fear of its safety.
Consumer had recall 00v421002 lower ball joint boot, done on 12 June 2001. Dealer did not replace ball joint. On 25 June 2001 while driving 5 mph driver side of vehicle dropped. Dealer had to replace broken ball joint.
In sum, I was driving the above vehicle and about to make a right hand turn and there was a sudden jerk and the drivers side front of the vehicle had collapsed onto the ground. The drivers side lower ball joint had cracked causing the wheel to fall off and causing major body damage to the front end and the front fender. Also causing damage to the brake lines and the drive axle. This sudden crash also has caused soreness to my back and neck. On June 12, 2001 I had taken my vehicle to midway Dodge, 4747 s pulaski, chicago IL 60632, 773-376-8060 for recall #00v421002, which was for the inspection of the lower lateral arm ball joint for wear. I was told that my vehicle had passed the test designed for this recall and nothing was done. On 25jun01 my ball joints from my vehicle failed causeing the above damage and injuries.
Consumer took vehicle into dealer to have recall 99v066003 repairs done. Consumer was informed by dealership that unknown component next to lower contral arm ball joint was torn and is not included in recall. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
Defective nuts came off the bolts on the ball joints on the driver's side lower control arm which caused ball joint to cease which may have caused a crash. Previously, this vehicle was part of the lower ball joint recall.
The vehicle was inspected for recall of the lower ball joints (99v-066), less than four months (4-Aug-00) later the vehicle was taken to the dealer for another problem when the mechanic informed the consumer that the vehicle was in need of front lower ball joint, the consumer was forced to pay for the repair because the dealer stated this problem was not covered under recall. Nlm.
Upon receipt if recall 99v066, ball joint ball joint failure ,the dealer was notified. Dealer inspected the vehicle and concluded that the vehicle was not affected by the recall. After that inspection ,the tire separated from the vehicle, resulting in major damage to the vehicle. The vehicle has been towed to the dealer. Manufacturer will be notified.
While driving at any speed therewas a loud under carriage noise coming from the ball joints. The noise was mild at first, but then the noise really became loud. Consumer was shown a printout by dealership which did not include this vehicle in recall 99v066003 daimler/Chrysler/lower ball joint boot.
Vehicle was included in lower arm ball joint recall 00v421002. After first inspection in October 2001, part failed on 8-3-02. Arms and joints were actually replaced. Currently, compression arm ball joint cracked just as the latteral arm ball joint that was recalled. Please describe details.
Consumer received a recall notification and made an appointment, however when she arrived the parts were not available, a week later the parts came and consumer took vehicle back and hours later consumer was informed that another day was needed to complete the work.
Recalled lower ball joint (99v-066) failure was the possible cause of accident which occured prior to recall notification, the cause of the accident was never determined due to other circumstances. Nlm.
After recall repair 99v-066 of the lower ball joint the consumer was driving down the road when the front axle fell off without warning, the vehice was towed back to the dealer where consumer was told that the problem was related to the recall (attorney for client). Nlm.
Recall repair regarding the ball joints was complete on vehicle, however the wheel came loose while driving, also the ball joint fell apart and now consumer has to pay for the suspension and body damages.
Lower control arm and ball joint are punctured and leaking due to prior recall (99v-066). Yh.