general problems of the 1998 Dodge Durango

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Durango. While the vehicle was idling, the engine suddenly shut off. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the fuel injection lines were faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure continued to occur. While depressing the accelerator pedal, the ceiling light inside the vehicle would erroneously turn on. In addition, when depressing the brake pedal, a banging noise was present coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was examined by an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 156,000.

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Durango. While driving approximately 35 mph on normal road conditions, the brake pedal required greater force in order for the vehicle to slow down. Suddenly, the brake pedal extended to the floor. The abs and brake warning indicators illuminated on the instrument panel and remained lit until the engine was turned off. The stopping distance increased when braking. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for inspection and they discovered NHTSA campaign id number 99v341000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses). The vehicle was previously repaired under a recall; however, it was insufficient in remedying the failures. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure mileage was 130,000 and current mileage was 139,000.

I took vehicle to my mechanic, complaint regarding left front brake. Already had new brakes, rotors replaced one year ago. Mechanic found that the ball joints need replaced. Vehicle has 59,000 miles on it, and has already had ball joints replaced, during a TSB repair bulletin, several years ago, on my 1998 Dodge Durango, 4x4. Mechanic says that spindles need replaced, along with ball joints. Premature failure, vehicle should drive for 100,000 miles before a failure such as this on the ball joints. Currently waiting on parts from dealer, to replace worn parts, had extended warranty, but already ran out in may 2005. Am also having bushings replaced, due to extreme temps in phoenix area. Will cost over $3000. 00 to do the repairs, which should either be recalled by DC, or covered under warranty. Will also call and complain to dealer.

I purchased my Durango in 1998, I have had it in to the dealer because of steering column noise, was told nothing was wrong with it. My front right brake squeals and I get grease on my wheels, had replaced, still makes the noise. My fuel strap was replaced in a previous recall. Now I am going to have to have the ball joints redone, they are separating. Was told vehicle is unsafe to drive, wheel will fall off. I would like to know why there has been no recalls on this problem. We also have a friend that has a 2000 that needs to replace his because of the same situation. Will there be a recall?.

The front wheels do not lock when applying the brakes. The rear brakes seem to be defective. The dealer can find no defects.

Vehicle failed state inspection. Needed to replace the upper and lower ball joints. Both upper and lower ball joints were replaced and vehicle passed inspection. The front brakes and rotors were also replaced.

Rear brakes squeak.