304 problems related to front suspension upper ball joint have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Upper ball joints severely worn out. (dangerous!) tie rod ends loose. These vehicles (1999 model year) need to be included in the ball joint recall. The suspension/upper ball joints are poorly designed and way to light duty!.
The ball joints on my 1999 Durango are worn to the extent that I am concerned that it will break. I found the problem after momentarily losing control of the vehicle while braking. The brakes started working erratically some time ago under hard braking. I originally thought it was an abs issue. I have parked the SUV until it can be repaired.
1) normal on road car driving city 2) ball joints on 99 Durango. Car swerving on road and pulling hard to the left when brakes applied. Luckily with your warnings about 00-03 Durango's I knew it was a serious problem and took it in immediately. Consequences could have been grave if I didn't know about the 00-03 recall 3) dealership repair and replace front axle ball joints 558$.
Ball joints of Dodge Durango 1999 showed excessive play and dealership encouraged consumer to replace because of safety concerns. Vehicle has been consistently maintained and has only72715 miles on it. Chrysler is accepting no responsibility at this time even though subsequent years have been recalled for the identical problem.
Consumer noticed excessive wear on the inside of the left front tire. Vehicle was taken to the repair shop, and mechanic determined that consumer that the front upper ball joint was loose, and needed to be replaced.
Nhtsa recall campaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. Owner took the vehicle in for a tire rotation. Owner was informed that because of the defect in the ball joints the tires were prematurly ruined.
Consumer complained about upper ball joint problem. The upper ball joints wore out prematurely, and now it is impossible to do an alignment until the ball joints have been replaced. When driving the vehicle swayed from side to side. In addition there is front end vibration at high speed. Vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN.
The consumer had to replace the vehicle's driver side ball joints. Consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 Durango's when it has the same problem. The mechanic stated that the other side would most likely need to be replaced in another 10k miles. The consumers vehicle has 60000 miles on it.
The vehicle experienced a grinding noise and shaking in the front. Taken to a repair shop for check up, and results showed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
I own a 99 Durango has same problem as 2000-2003. Upper ball joints problems. Consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999.
I own a 1999 Durango, it has same problem as the 2000-2003. Upper ball joint problems. Consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999.
1999 Durango has same problem as 2000-2003. Upper ball joint problems. Consumer concern why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. The consumer stated there was a loud popping noise coming from the vehicle when a turn was made or going over a small bump.
1999 Durangos has same problem as 2000-2003. Upper ball joint problems. Consumer concern why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999.
Dodge Durango 1999 ball joints defective all 4 ball joints were loose. Consumer stated that 99 models have the same problem as the recalled 2000-2004 vehicles. The consumer stated he has heard pops and cracks from the vehicle since he purchased it new.
Dodge Durango 1999 ball joints failure, replaced ball joints. Consumer stated that the 99 and 98 models have the same problem with their ball joints as the recalled models.
1999 Durangos have same problem as 2000-2003. Upper ball joint problems. Consumer concern why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999.
1999 Durangos has same problem as 2000-2003. Upper ball joint problems. Consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999.
1999 Durangos has same problem as 2000-2003. Upper ball joints problems. Consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999.
Vehicle was making a loud noise from the front. It was taken to the dealer, and the upper ball joints were defective. This vehicle was not included in the ball joint NHTSA recall.
99 my Dodge Durango. With 54,000 miles, upper ball joints on both sides were worn excessively, especially passenger side. Because of my concern about the danger of ball joint separation and because my wife and children use this vehicle, I replaced all of the ball joints. My 99 has the same problem as the recently recalled vehicles, but was not included in the recall. Ball joints should not wear out with only 54,000 miles. I have saved the old parts.
The front end made a banging sound. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and it was determined the upper ball joints were defective. This vehicle was not included in the ball joint NHTSA recall 04v596000.
Upper ball joint failure.
A knocking noise was coming from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that driver's side and passenger's side upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The consumer stated that she purchased new tires and they cupped in no time due to bad ball joints. The consumer was told that the small ball joints are the same ball joints in a recall for another year/model.
Consumer complained about an upper ball joint problem. Consumer was having new tires installed, and also requested an alignment. Consumer was told that the ball joints were defective, and there was play in the steering wheel. An alignment could not be done until the ball joints were replaced. Currently, the manufacturer is only willing to pay 50% of the defect, but will not pay the total cost.
Vehicle was taken to for regular maintenance with resulted in showing that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. Consumer had no signs of defect prior to this occasion. Dealer will repair at consumer's expense.
The mechanic noticed that the front upper ball joints were bad while performing a routine tune up service on the truck.
The vehicle was taken in for regular maintenance and the results showed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The consumer had no apparent signs of defect prior to the maintenance.
While the tires were being rotated at the dealer. Mechanic determined that both upper ball joints needed to be replaced. Consumer stated this problem occurred once before.
I have been following the recall requests with diamler-Chrysler and the failing ball joints on the Dodge Durango. It appears that currently only the 2000 to 2003 models are being covered. This is somewhat appalling as the 1998 and 1999 Dodge Durangos suffer from the same problem. I curremtly own a 1999 model and presently the upper ball joints are failing. Why are the 1998 and 1999 models not included in the recall?????.
While the consumer was replacing the front brakes, he notice that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
Upper ball joint manufacturers defect for 1999 Dodge Durango slt 4x4. Recall was recently issued for 2000-2003 Dodge dakota's and Durango's, but should also include the 1998 and 1999 years. All years of the 1st generation Durango's use the same defective ball joints.
I had the upper and lower ball joints in my 99 Durango replaced 7/03 by my servicing dealer. In 5/04 I again needed to replace the upper ball joints, again done by my local dealer. I was driving and heard a loud grinding and squeaking noise in the front end of my vehicle along with vibration. It appears that once again I need new ball joints. This will be the third time in less than 2 years I have to replace the ball joints in my truck. I would like to know if the 1999 Durango will be covered in the possible recall concerning defective ball joints.
The upper ball joints wore out prematurely. A recall for the part was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN.
The front wheels would wobble while driving 55-60 mph. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the front upper ball joints needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall.
A loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front driver's side and passenger side ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.