Ball Joint problems of the 2011 Dodge Caliber

Tl-the contact owns a 2011 Dodge Caliber. The contact stated that while driving 25 mph, the vehicle would start shaking and vibrating and the vehicle would ride rough and be very loud. The contact noticed that the tires were worn and they were purchased new about six months ago. The contact also noticed that the vehicle whenever it rained, the front driver and passenger floors would be really wet. The contact wanted to get the vehicle some new tires and an alignment and the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic where it was diagnosed that the alignment could not be done until the ball joints and the tires were replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 97,000. Ed.