Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2000 Dodge Durango - part 1

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, there were problems with the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who indicated the recall #04v596000 was performed on one of the ball joints. The recall indicated a remedy repair for both ball joints. The contact expected the dealership to perform the replacement of the affected ball joint.

Contact stated on 8-9-05 received a recall concerning the ball joints on 2000 Dodge Durango. Eight months ago when she heard about the recall she called the garage, and they told her they were out of the parts and would call her back in a few weeks. They went on to say it was not serious and she did not need to be concerned. After one month she called them back, and they said they had the parts but missed consumer's name, and were currently out of the parts again. They would call consumer back when the parts came in. They never called consumer back. Consumer called the manufacturer on 8-9-05, and they said to use a different dealership.

2000 Dodge Durango developed problems with the upper ball joints. ** answer required***. The consumer was told the lower ball joints were bad and beyond local safety inspection specifications. The mechanic stated the lower ball joints were caused by the upper ball joints being out so badly that the vibration caused excessive wear.

Daimler/Chrysler did a recall on the upper ball joints on some Dodge Durangos. I have had my ball joints replaced two times, the first time was the summer of 2004, before the recall happened, then again in Dec 2004 when the recall was announced. To my understanding when you replace ball joints upper & lower should be replace together because they are one component as with the control arms also. As an result of not being replaced at the same time it caused damage to my SUV. I am going to dispute this with the makers of the Dodge Durango, because these components work together,one going bad causes the other ones to go bad also, they should have repaired the unit correctly instead of taking the cheap way out. I was told by an repair shop that when the dealer replaced the ball joints they also should repaired the control arms, which did not happen. The dealer wants to charge me for something that they should have done I the first place. I am very disappointed with the makers of this SUV.

Excessive lower ball joint wear I recently had the upper ball joint replaced through a recall with Dodge. During the states annual inspection the lower ball joint showed excessive wear and failed the state inspection. The truck only has 62,000 miles on it and nearly all on paved roads. The condition that supposedly caused the recall for the upper ball joint is the same found in the lower ball joint. Additionally, there is no grease fitting to allow for grease to be added as necessary.

Driver took vehicle to the dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic determined that the left front side lower ball joint needed to be replaced due to corrosion. However, the right front side did not need replacement at this time.

No parts for recall 04v596000 concerning ball joints. Vancover, Dodge, 360-574-1131.

Dodge Durango 2000 replaced upper and lower ball joints. Consumer wants to know how they can get reimbursed through Chrysler.

Consumer received recall notice in January 2005 on ball joint failure however, it has been two months and recall repair were still not done.

Consumer stated that his vehicle was included in recall 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. However, consumer was told that the repairs would not be done in a timely manner.

Consumer's vehicle is a part of a recall regarding the ball joints on the Chrysler/Dodge Durango. However, consumer has been waiting for the parts which has not come in as of yet. She has continuously called, and still nothing has been done. The consumer stated that the problem was taken care of.

The right front wheel separated from the vehicle while driving 20 mph. Vehicle was towed to the dealer. Dealer replaced both the lower and the upper ball joints.

(1) driving vehicle, normal speed, crossing railroad tracks (2) upper ball joint separated, allowing right front wheel assembly to come fall ouside the vehicle. Failure caused lack of steering control of vehicle until stopped. Damage affected all related parts outside of frame including abs sensor, upper and lower control arms, tire wheel, wheel berrings, axel, drive shaft, brake line, lower ball joint, steering arm, etc. (3) all components replaced.

Consumer replaced the ball joints in August 2003. As of today passeneger's side ball joints need to be replaced. Consumer was frustrated.

Faulty ball joints put on vehicle, by manufacturer, after wear SUV tires lean, also causes where on control arms.

My complaint is simply that I cannot understand why your agency hasn't ordered a recall concerning defective ball joints on 2000 Dodge Durangos, and Durangos of other model years so affected. These defects are highly dangerous, and highly costly to owners. Your inaction is simply facilitating daimler Chrysler's cynical policy of ignoring the issue and hoping that it blows over. In the absence of a recall order, I fail to see how your agency is protecting american taxpayers.

While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the underneath the vehicle. The noise escalated louder and louder. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

The ball joints on my 2000 Durango are showing premature wear. The mechanic says the vehicle will soon be unsafe to drive without fixing this. Dodge knows about this problem and the fact that it puts me and my family in danger by driving it, but they have not warned me of this problem, nor does their maintenance schedule indicate that these parts need inspection at any given interval.

Basic auto checkup desovered issue. When the vehicle was lifted in the air the front end fell apart. Both ball joints for the 2000 Durango I own had to be replaced which end up costing close to $500. I had heard 1 year ago about possible problem but didn't think anything of it until now which lead me to research it. It would seem this is a very common issue, and it could have possiblity been worse by it falling off while I was driving, which could have resulting is serious injury.

My 2000 Dodge Durango 4. 7 upper ball joint failed and has unusal rusted wear and tear for this vehicle. After an inspection I was alerted that this ball joint was unually worn and that it would need replacing. There was no indication that it had worn to the extent it had . I consider my self lucky but it seems that there is a definte issue here as not only that it was warn on my vehicle but the part is almost impossible to find as many other are experincing the same issue. Yet there has been no recall on this part I think some poeple are going to get hurt here and before they do please ask diamer Chrysler to look into this issue.

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My 2000 Dodge Durango with only 40000 miles on it, has to have 4 new ball joints and a completely new steering rack system installed, at a cost of over $2000. I have seen several reports on cbs and read several articles on the extremely high rate of incidence of this type of problem with the Durango, and was prompted to see my Dodge dealer mechanic as a precautionary measure. Sure enough, all three of the problems were found (by Dodge mechanics!) in my car.

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Consumer was informed by the dealer that both lower ball joints needed to be replaced while getting a front wheels alignment.

2000 Dodge Durango in which the ball joint had to be replaced at 53230 miles. They were so far gone that the mechanic doing the inspection stated the Durango could not be driven until the necessary repairs were made because it was to dangreous to drive. I feel luckly that this was caught by the mechanic during a oil change, for we were using it for a 1000 mile vacation the following week . The cost of repair $760. 57 ball joints wer r&r.

After driving over 100 miles on interstate I-79 I pulled into a parking lot and my right front tire broke off leaving the vehicle unable to move. Upper ball joint broke which in turn broke the axel which broke the tie rod. When the lower ball joint was removed it also fell apart. I was terified by what had happened. I was told by the service department making the repairs that a part in the tie rod was broken but no replacement part was made so the entire tie rod must be replaced. Also the tie rod needed was on back order so a used tie rod will have to be used. I have been told that the used tie rod should be okay with no defects. The cost to repair has gone well over $1,000. 00. I can not stress to you how upset I have been since this happened. If I had lost that tire out on the interstate myself and others could have been killed.

Upper and lower ball joints failed inspection. My car has only 36,000 miles. There has never been any indication that there was a problem with my car(in oppositon to Chrysler's claim that owners will be able to tell).

While vehicle was going through state inspection technician noticed that one of the wheels was wobbly, and technician determined that the ball joints needed to be replaced.

While driving between 60 anf 70 mph, the left driver's side tire separated from the vehicle. The consumer previously heard a noise coming from the rear. The vehicle was towed to an independent shop and the mechanic determined the lower ball joint failed. The consumer felt a sudden pull to the left when he saw that the tire and wheel separated from the vehicle.

While having vehicle serviced technician determined that upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front end. Independent mechanic informed consumer that front lower arm ball joint and upper arm ball joint wore out, and needed to be replaced.

2000 Dodge Durango ball joint failure. 49,000 miles on it and the ball joints need replacing. Chrysler needs to recall these and fix them.

At 38000 miles consumer replaced passenger and driver side upper and lower ball joints. At 84000 miles technician indicated needed to be replace all four ball joints.

Ball joints. Upon routine maintenance and reports of failures on the Dodge Durangos I recently check the front suspension on my personal vehicle to find three of the four ball joints with extensive wear. One to the point where separation is possible. Being in the repair and maintenance industry for over 25 years I find Dodges response to this matter not to be completely correct. Dodge claims a front end noise should be heard and that separation will only occur with sharp hard turns is not always the case. They claim the design of the control arms make it almost impossible to separate would only hold true if spring pressure was applied on the upper control arm, which it has none. They claim that water washes the lubricant out of the joint. If the joint had been produced properly water should not be able to enter the joint, if the joint was able to be lubricated it would reduce this problem, as wear is from lack of lubricant more than water. I feel like the cost of repairs to these vehicles should not be the consumers, but the manufactures responsibilitys as it is apparent they have the problem and is holding the blind eye to it. Once the joints are replaced they will be available.

While driving a popping noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.