Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1999 Dodge Durango - part 1

The vehicle is hard to steer it also has a problem disengaging the 4 wheel drive the vehicle's tires in the front rub against the wheel wells causing uneven tread wear the vehicle is deemed unsafe also due to the vehicle's suspension bushings in the front in the tie rods in the front of the vehicle are loose causing a over compensation and under compensation for steering possibly resulting in fatality ultimately due to a bad lane change forcing the vehicle to collide with another vehicle ending up ultimately in fatality.

- the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. The mechanic stated that they were unable to authorize an alignment on the vehicle until the upper and lower ball joints had been replaced. The contact had no warning that there was a recall on the upper and lower ball joints. According to the repair shop this failure occurs frequently with Dodge Durango's. The contact is aware of the safety risk involved while driving the vehicle. The dealer also replaced the inner tie rod ends. The consumer provided the invoice for service performed on vehicle. Updated 05/21/tr.

- the contact has a 1999 Dodge Durango and complained about two ball joint failures. At 50013 miles contact had to take the vehicle to his local dealership who replaced the lower right ball joint. At 92000 contact took vehicle to zrubek's for a front end alignment and the repair shop stated to the contact that they had to replace the two upper ball joints, and two inner tie rods. Updated 1/29/2007 -.

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango and I am having crazy steering problems. Ball joints and tie rods are gone. I have seen recall on 2000- but why no 1999. Same truck, same problem and I know I am not the only one.

There was a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle at various speeds and tire wear was abnormal. I took the vehicle to an independent repair shop. Upon initial inspection, the upper and lower control arm ball joints were loose and needed to be replaced on both sides. The inner tie rods also had to be changed due to the loose ball joints. The total cost of repairs, even with my military discount was $950. The vehicle had only 65298 miles on the odometer when it was taken to the shop. Luckily I noticed the problem before the ball joints separated and caused an accident. This problem put my life and my family's life in harms way. 1999 Durangos should have been a part of the recall on ball joints. There is a NHTSA recall campaign id # 04v596000 regarding the upper ball joints. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. However it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. 1b4hs28z8xf577617.

My 1999 Dodge Durango failed inspection due to failing upper and lower ball joints on both sides of the vehicle. In addition, the failure of the ball joints led to the failure of the outer tie rods on both sides. The inspector advised me to not drive the vehicle until the repairs were made due to their potential to cause a serious accident.

1999 Dodge Durango major front suspension issues - fails state safety check- see numerous discussions on the web is the an engineering analysis underway? bad need repair: both lower ball joints, 1 upper ball joint, both inside tie rods.

Replacement of worn front end suspension ball joints and tie rod end was necessary due to defective design.

Brought 99 durang. In for front end alig. Was told $ 1600 in repairs needed, guess what? yup, upperand lower ball joints,inner control rods and shocks, well the shocks seem fine but the rest is a mess, called dealer ira Dodge,and they said only recall was for a 2000 and up. I asked if it was nomal for all four ball joints to go at 64k(it could have been earlier I need new tires at the time inner wheel was wearing) he said no. . Oh well right, this is ridiculous. Checked part nums at local parts place(autozone) for all said above ,$259. That included new shocks, better ones too. Ill never buy a Dodge again. And ill never go to firestone tires.

Upper and lower ball joints,tie rod,and shocks replaced at 45,000 miles.

A loud squeaking noise started coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. Also, driver noticed that the tires had uneven wear on the inner side. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both left and right upper and lower ball joints, and all four tires needed to be replaced. . Defective ball joints caused vehicle to wander on its own, and float from side to side. Also, replaced both inner tie rods.

While driving and upon backing out of the driveway the tire disengaged. The tie rod, and ball joints failed. Consumer had the vehicle repaired. Consumer heard of recall campaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was advised that the 1999 models were not included.

In November 2003, my wife had a blowout while driving our 1999 Dodge Durango on the highway. This was just after four new tires had been put on the Durango. The service center stated that the blowout was a result of problems with the ball joints and tie rods. Then in approximately novmeber, 2004 we had to have major repair of the front axle. In January, 2005 the Durango required replacement of the front ball joints, tie rods, two new tires and alignment. This after the same parts had been replaced just 14 months earlier. I do not have the parts that were replaced.

Consumer was coming out of the driveway and going to the corner, while making a left turn , the left wheel tie rod snapped out of position causing the vehicle to slump to the ground. Consumer pushed the vehicle to the curb, and called a tow truck. Provide further details.

My Durango has already had a front tie rod replaced and possibly ball joint(s)? it has always had loose steering issues. Recently I brought it in for brake work and it was diagnosed as needing new balls joints and possibly additional tie-rod work? the truck has only 59,000 miles.

Premature ball joint wear on my 1999 Dodge Durango SUV.

Ball joint failure - your recall didn't go back far enough. There are thousands of complaints and replacements for the 1999 year.

Loud popping of front end when turning . Vibrates through steering wheel. Not able to get alignment because of bad tie rod ends,has not failed yet but do not trust vehicle with family as passengers. Heard of possible recall on tie rod ends for Dodge. Vehicle is 1999 Durango .

While driving 20 mph the front driver side tie rod broke without warning. As a result the driver lost control off the vehicle momentarily, however was able to gain control and pulled off the road. In addition to the broken tie rod all four ball joints were excessively worn and had to be replaced. The consumer contacted the manufacturer customer service line and was told that the problems his vehicle was having was not currently recall. The consumer was also told that his repair cost could not be reimbursed because they were made at a non Dodge dealer.

No crash. I am writing to let you know that only because of an honest Dodge mechanic that I happened to meet I was warned to have my ball joints and tie rods examined on my 1999 Dodge Durango. I had no notice that there was anything wrong with them. My Durango had approximately 52k miles on it. Nearly all highway miles, no offroading. I had to replace these at a cost of nearly $2,000. I investigated at the time and found out that I was lucky that my tire had not fallen off. I am submitting this to you because I was told that there is an existing investigation ongoing on this subject and I wanted you to be aware of another case. Thank you!.

We pulled into a parking spot and the car felt like it had run over something (although there was nothing there). The tie rod had come un-done and all control over steering on the left side was lost. Had we been anywhere other than in a parking space, the results could have been fatal. We had it towed and are having the part replaced. They are also replacing the same part on the right side. Ak.

I want to add my complaint against Dodge for the ongoing investigation into the possible recall of the 1999 Dodge Durango for failure of front-end tie rods and ball joints. My understanding is that the NHTSA has an ongoing investigation into the failure of these parts on this model year Durango. Just last week at 55k original owner miles I had to replace the ball joints and tie rods.

Consumer complained about a steering problem. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that both ball joints and tie rods were defective and needed to be replaced.

1999 Dodge Durango with about 75,000 miles. I noticed that the tires started to vibrate the steering column and I took it to a service center. They found 2 bad upper ball joints and two bad tie rod ends. One of the ball joints was about ready to fall apart. I had them replace all bad components and realign the front end. Also I had to replace the front brakes (2nd) time since I have had this vehicle and may have to replace the rotors as well as they may be worn thin.

1999 Dodge Durango had worn ball joints and steering end links. Was making a popping sound evertime I turned left or right squeeked when I went over bumps.

Inner and outer tie rods both sides need to be replaced. Upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. Tires prematurely worn due to front end falling apart. "Dodge dealer says vehicle could loose control or wheel fall off if not replaced. Dodge dealer also said should be a factory recall due to safety and number of complaints but said too expensive to move on without being ordered to correct issues. " $1,951. 00 not including cost of tires.

My 1999 Dodge Durango has been diagnosed with failed ball joints and tie rods. After investigating, I have found that this is a pervasive issue with these vehicles and should be rectified with a recall. This is a dangerous situation and has, from the descriptions I have read, come close to causing serious harm.

Upper and lower ball joints failed. The consumer was also the tie rods were bad.

Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints and tie rods were wearing out prematurely.

Noise coming from front suspension,tires wearing incorrectly. During a realignment it was disovered that the top ball joints and inner tie rods were very badly worn at 36,000 miles. Replaced the top balls joints,inner tie rods,alignment and tires. $1200 repair charges for a fairly new vehicle. Alls joints do not were out that quickly. Design issue or bad parts,I'd like to know which.

While turning at 15 mph consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front frame. The following parts were replaced on the vehicle: upper/lower ball joints, tie rods, and bushings.

A block after I changed from full-time 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive, I heard a loud pop in the area of the front right wheel and it started pulling hard to the right as a result of the front right tire dragging. I took it directly to the dealer (mark roberts motors). They took 2 to 3 days trying to figure out why the front end was binding up but not when it was on the lift. I mentioned I heard reports about problems with the ball joints and the next day they told me that both the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger sides needed to be replaced as well as the driver side tie rod. The repairs and alignment cost $1026 and appear to have resolved the problem. The mileage at that time was 63551.

Ball joint and tie-rod failure on 1999 Durango with 50,000 miles.

Consumer stated that three out of the four ball joints on the vehicle were defective. All four control arms and tie rods were replaced.

While driving 45 mph, the driver side tire separated from the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper/lower ball joints and the tie rod needed to be replaced.