Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1999 Dodge Durango - part 2

Failure of left inner tie rod with emergency repair in 1999 Dodge Durango.

Required premature replacement of the upper ball joints. Lower ball joints, inner tie rod, stabilizer bar and bushings at 54,000 miles. Car made a squeaking noise in the front end when on bumps and was the result of premature wearing of these parts.

My 1999 Dodge Durango after 50,000 miles must have all the ball joint and tie rods replaced. They could break any time and need to be replaced.

Our Dodge Durango had to have new upper ball joints replaced along with new tie rods in order to have the front end aligned properly. These parts were defective on this vehicle since it was bought new by us in oct. 1998.

Excessive wear over a short period of time at approximately 30,000 miles. Front structure of the vehicle was replaced. Also, control arm/upper and lower ball joints, and tie rod were replaced due to corrosion. There were no major injuries nor fatalities to report at this time.

Brought vehicle in for routine service and was informed that all 4 ball joints (upper and lower) had dangerously excessive play and needed to be replaced immediately. I was informed that the ball joints (and tie rods) were in such poor condition that the vehicle was not safe to be driven even a short distance.

I have had my 1999 Durango for four years. I have seen a failure of my front-end ball joint. Is this problem for 1999 as wide-spread as the 2000-2004 models?.

While changing the tire, the dealer informed the consumer the front upper ball joints were worn out and needed to be replaced. The right tie rod was found worn out as well.

Upper and lower ball joints worn out, tie rod end loose needs replaced to align front end. I have already paid close to $1100. 00 to have this problem fixed. Arnell Chrysler told me there is no recall on this problem. My truck has only 42242 miles on it and never been off road. Help with this problem!!!.

Premature wear out of Dodge Durango front suspension components including both front lower ball joints, left front inner tie rod, and right front upper ball joint.

1999 Dodge Durango front suspension I just had to replace all four ball joints, and both tie rod ends on this vehicle at 59,000 miles of light on road usage. I have run previous vehicles to over 200,000 miles without any front work required. I consider this to be a defect in design.

1999 Dodge Durango. Just replaced ball joints and inner tie rod ends due to excessive wear in only 65000 miles. A potentially dangerous situation for not only myself but my newborn and 3 year old in the car with me. Apparently there is a TSB out on this but Chrysler needs to concider a recall.

I own a 1999 Durango and was told that my upper and lower ball joints ( left & right ) along with the tie rod ends were worn out after I took it to the dealer because of tire wear and was told it would cost $1,400 to repair. This SUV only had 65,000 miles on it and was never taken off-road. I am now aware that this problem is not limited to a few owners. I have been telling every Durango owner I see about this safety issue ( many already have had the ball joints replaced ) and encourage them to complain to the NHTSA about this problem.

Upper balls joints and outer tie rod seem to have worn out prematurely.

My 99 Dodge Durango had both lower ball joints and an inner tie rod(driver side) replaced with the truck having only because 20,000 miles on it this problem made this vehicle very dangerous to drive because you were not able to steer it properly it was always pulling.

1999 Dodge Durango - premature wearing of front tie rods and ball joints.

Lower ball joints broke while driving at 25 mph, and vehicle came to a complete stop. Mechanic indicated this was due to a factory defect. Lower ball joints were replaced by service dealer. Also, noise from front of the vehicle. Dealer replaced both inner tie rods.

After only 55,000 miles the entire front suspension system failed. Both upper control arms, ball joints,tie rods needed replacement. $1700 repair on a $30000 truck!.

On Feb 20, 2003 when I brought my Dodge Durango in for routine service (49,070 miles) I was informed that, "the upper ball joints and tie rods were worn out and needed replacement or the steering could suddenly fail. " I was charge $865. 28 for this repair which was not covered by the warranty. I protested that it was premature for this sort of wear after only 49000 miles but the mechanic insisted the work needed to be done for "safely reasons" and that Chrysler would not cover the cost. I have the receipt for the work.

Annual inspection of 1999 Durango "failed" due to unsafe ball joints and tie-rods. Ball joints and tie rods replaced at my own personal cost.

While traveling on highway vehicle will go from side to side and vibrate. Had to replace ball joints and tie rods. Please fill in additional information. Ts.

Replacing wheel bearings on my 1999 Dodge Durango. . . . $800+ dollars and it's an industry problem? why weren't 1998 & 1999 included in recall? makes absolutely no sense.

Consumer took vehicle in for a routine inspection. Mechanic stated that inner tie rod was bad. Please provide any further information.

I read about this in the newspaper, called Dodge, and found out teh ntsb was looking into the problem. I purchased a 1999 Dodge Durango in February of 2000, and it had 45,109 miles on it. Before I took possession they had to replace the ball joints (not sure if it was upper/lower or both). Then in December of 2001 I was told they were bad, and it wasn't under warranty. They (forest lake Dodge) replaced upper & lower ball joints on both sides, both tie rod ends, and aligned it. The total cost to me was $1,772. 63. I now have a problem with the stabilizer bar which has come apart on the drivers side; this fitting is like a ball joint. Also, I think the front end is gettig bad again.

1999 Dodge Durango, same problem as the 2000 up. The recall was done on those but Dodge has not been forced to recall the 1999's. We purchased our vehicle in August 1999, it never did drive good, wandering, we thought it might be the tires, and continued to drive until unable to go anywhere in safety. Took the vehicle to larry miller 12/22/2003 they recommended replacing both inner tie rods, idler arms, alignment etc. Cost of $796. 00 this was approx 55,000 miles. Since they would not warrant the car, we took it to a private shop russ' alignment in salt lake. And paid $779. 00 2/4/2004. We replaced all 4 tires. We had this vehicle into alignment shops constantly, tire repair, balancing etc the tires were so badly worn in directions that should never have been on a vehicle. These things should have been done 30,000 miles sooner. I contacted Chrysler and submitted the receipts the file # 13542683, phone # 1-800-992-1997 option #5. I spoke with "brandy" brandy instructed the Durango was out of warranty and they had no requirement to compensation. When asked to put that in a written statement they refused and said it was in my file and they did not have to submit that information nor could I speak with a superviser. But that I would receive my original bills back in 7-10 days. This is a recent claim and have not received my original receipts yet. 5/18/2005.

Upper and lower ball joints on 1999 Durango and inner tie rod end wear.

Noticed steering wheel off center. Vibration in the steering column. Tie rod right side loose. Replaced tie rod and adjusted steering. The purpose of this complaint is to notify and push for recall on ball-joint issues.

Upper/ lower ball joints, and tie rods needed to be replaced due to premature wear, per dealership.

While driving wheels shook erratically. Consumer took vehicle to dealer, who determined that upper ball joints and the inner tie rods needed to be replaced at 46,000 miles.

The vehicle failed inspection due to faulty upper and lower ball joints. The upper and lower ball joints and the inner tie rods had to be replaced. Please provide any additional information. .

When turning the steering wheel to the left or right, the consumer would hear a clicking sound. The vehicle was serviced, and the dealer informed the consumer that the ball joints and the tie rods were loose. While the vehicle was in motion, there was a loud squealing sound and when a bump was hit, the front end squeaked loudly.

While vehicle was getting an alignment, the upper ball joints were worn and needed to be replaced. Mechanic stated mileage seemd to be too low to have worn out upper ball joint. Lower balljoints were replaced as well and the right inner tie rod was replaced too.

Consumer stated technician noticed inner tie rod and upper ball joint were worn and needed to be replace. Please provide further information.

The tie rod seperated from the vehicle causing the front driver side tire to turn completely sideways. Vehicle was towed to dealers and the cause of the problem is still undetermined.

While having a front alignment done dealership noticed that tie rods had gone bad and needed a front end overhaul.