Brake Disc Pads problems of the 1999 Dodge Durango

Dt:consumer noticed that vehicle started riding rough. Consumer replaced shocks, but the front end still seemed to ride rough enough to feel all bumps in road. Consumer had brake pads changed and the mechanic showed consumer that ball joints were bad. Mechanic checked both top and bottom ball joint on driver's side. Ball joints showed lots of wear. Then, mechanic checked passenger side to find that more slack was in passenger side than driver side. Mechanic told consumer that there were stories of wheels coming off of same type of vehicle. Consumer says that vehicle is not used for off road use. Vehicle is used for highway and city driving. Consumer is scared to drive vehicle. Consumer is aware of recall on newer models. Feels that same problem exists with this vehicle. Consumer has not yet replaced ball joints. Vehicle is serviced regularly about every 4500 miles at a quick lube.

I have had to replace my ball joints on my 1999 Dodge Durango twice in three years. I also found out today that I needed a new hub assembly. I know there are lot of people experiencing similar problems with this vehicle and want to know if there is anything that can be done to have daimler/Chrysler fix this problem. I also, know that there is a recall for 2000-2004 models, but what about 1999 models. It seems as though similar problems exist with premature aging of the ball joints and other front end components.

The ball joints wore out on the vehicle. The consumer also had problems with the rotors, drums, worn brake pads and bald tires. The consumer bought this vehicle two weeks ago and the dealer promised that various problems would be fixed but has not honored his promise (pe 03-032 front susp. Upper ball joint failure).

Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment. This was as a result of the upper/lower ball joints/ inner tie rod/ front shocks/rear shocks, and front brake rotor and pads being defective, and needed to be replaced.