Ball Joint problems of the 2000 Dodge Durango

Front ball joints failed.

Make: Dodge model: Durango year: 2000, I always had problems with the Durango since about 13,000, (now have 93,000. Replacement of ball joints, brake calipers, and continuous checks for clicking and vibration feeling in the steering column. This has not been right from the start. I believe there is something defective with the steering and front end. Each time I take it to the dealer for service they can never duplicate the problem. I have enjoyed the Durango, except for these front end problems. The steering makes noises and has a funny response to the turning process. Could you please review closer.

Tihs complaint is about Chrysler's handling of recall d47 on the Dodge Durango. My vehicle was exhibiting the symptoms, and I needed to drive it cross country. The local dealer and the 800 line were not willing or able to make a timely repair. I was told I could have it repaired at a local shop and they'd reimburse. I did that, incurring $1,290. 75 in repair costs for the ball joints and the tires that had been prematurely worn due to the ball joint problem. Chrysler only reimbursed me $449. 81, saying that's all that's covered. They said the dealer couldn't make the determination if the other items were required, despite the fact that the dealer was unable to due the repair. I would like assistance in getting Chrysler to fully reimburse me for these repairs and hope that they can be encouraged to not skimp on other reimbursements they need to make.

While pulling out of a parking lot the front suspension broke on the driver's side. This caused the front driver's side rim to break, the wheel to turn outwards, and tire went flat. This resulted in the vehicle hitting a pole. This may have been caused by ball joint failure.

I watched the show on cbs about Dodge Durango's having a problem with the front ball joints in their vehicles and to date they have had 79 "incidents" relating to the front end/ball joints and Chrysler has not put out a recall for the vehicle. I have been stationed in guantanamo bay, cuba for the last three years and I finally got a chance to take my 2000 Durango in for some much needed work since arriving back in the states. I told them I had noise coming from the front end of my vehicle. We have heard this noise for about six months and then I saw the show in cbs about three weeks after arriving back in the states. Low and behold, you can add our vehicle to the list of problems. We had to have all our front ball joints replaced along with other front end work. Thank goodness I got the extended warranty, or I would have paid over $1,000 for something Chrysler should be recalling. We really enjoy our Durango, but we will think twice about buying another Dodge when they don't care about the safety of there customers.

The consumer heard a noise in the front of the truck. The consumer believed that the problem may have been the ball joints. After the consumer had been looking on the web to find a possible source of noise and researched the ball joints which he unexpectedly found to be sealed and unable to lubricate. The consumer spoke with a dealer about the noise. The consumer had not taken the vehicle to the dealer. The vehicle experienced uneven tire wear.

The ball joint holding wheel on vertical axle failed causing wheel to tilt 45 degrees from a straight angle. Luckily this happened when my wife was leaving the grocery parking lot and was not on main road driving higher speed, otherwise could have been fatal. Ea03-023.

Bad ball joints (upper and lower) on 2000 Durango. Ref investigation pe03032.

2000 Dodge Durango. Popping sound coming from somewhere around the steering column. Have taken it in to Dodge three times and they cannot "duplicate" the problem. Sound occurs when steering slightly to the left or right. Have mentioned ball joint issue reported on the news and I'm told that can't be it. Mechanics at Dodge refuse to admit there is a problem with ball joints. Problem continues.

I have a problem with a grinding noise, and turning radius problem that just started with regard to the 2000 Dodge Durango. My vehicle is obviously out of warranty, but have been told by quick inspection of non-dealer mechanic that this may be related to the ball joint problem that is being currently investigated and was urged to file complaint and get the vehicle inspected by a dealer ASAP.

Around 30,000 miles, noticed inner treads of front tires were getting low. Had alignment done around 20,000 miles and they said it wasn't neccessary. Went for another alignment at 44,000 because inner treads were now bald. Replaced tires and had alignment done. Problem, right ball joint is just about hanging off. Boot cover is fully stretched. Mechanic can't do alignment. Dodge says normal wear and tear (out of warranty). I don't think so, noticed alignment problem from start. Seems Dodge feels pulling is normal when driving.