Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2000 Dodge Durango - part 2

Purchased my slightly used Durango in June 2003. Immediately felt the steering was "loose". Took it to the dealership on several occasions and they said there were no problems they could see. Had my car inspected 11 months later and it failed b/c the left ball joint was bad. Luckily, I had purchased the extended warranty or it would've been a hefty fee to replace. It's been 1 month since that replacement and still can't control the steering when going over bumps in the road or turning. I'm taking my Durango back to the dealership on Saturday for them to take another look to see if maybe there are more ball joints or something else wrong with the steering.

Shaking when driving at all speeds. Took vehicle into dealership. Upper and lower ball joints bad, loose tie rod ends,sway bar busings gone bad. Paid to have dealership fix vehicle due to no recall issued.

Ball joints have failed and vehicle handles erratically. Does not maintain a strait line while driving.

While driving at 20 mph, the consumer stopped at a stop sign. The consumer made a left turn and the right front wheel separated from the axle. A mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

During a vehicle inspection, the inspector found that the upper and lower ball joints were worn out. The upper and lower ball joints were replaced.

I was making a left hand turn across 2 lanes of traffic into a parking lot. There was a small dip at the entrance and then the area leveled off. I was going about 10mph and as my front end came out of the dip, the front right side of my vehicle collapsed. I was towed to the dealer. After the damage survey was complete, I was told the ball joint had failed. There was extensive damage to the wheel, axel, brakes and ball joint. The ball joints were previously inspected in Jan 2004. I was told by the dealer that they were fine.

Took my 2000 Dodge Durango into shop to check front suspension due to cracking noise and grinding in wheels. Was told that the ball joints were bad and would have to be replaced. The vehicle has 34,000 miles on it these ball joints should not need replacing at 34,000 miles. The mechanic stated there is a defect in Dodge ball joints on the Durangos and that it is not safe to drive as is. It is just a matter of time before someone is killed by these defective ball joints.

While driving at any speed, the consumer heard a noise coming from the front end. An independent mechanic, informed the consumer, it could be a ball joint problem. Please provide further information.

Worn upper and lower ball joints in my Dodge Durango (2000) 4x4 with 49,600 miles on it.

The vehicle's lower ball joints fail without warning. Please provide any additional information. The consumer had replaced the upper and lower ball joint 6 months prior to the second failure. The lower ball joints were so bad that the one on the driver's side was about to fall off. The consumer feels these need to be recalled.

I have a 2000 Dodge Durango and I have had problems with my balljoints. I've had my car in for numerous problems but none as scary as the near loosing control of my car everytime I go over a pothole or uneven pavement. Finally in March 2004 I had all four of the balljoints replaced because they were found to have "excessive radial free play, over . 250 inch". After having them replaced in March there is still a problem. I brought the car back for the same problem but was told that everything was tight but that I needed new shocks. I've replaced the shocks and the problem still persists. I asked the dealer if I could have the old parts but they said since it was a warranty issue that I wouldn't be able to have them becasuse they would have to send them back to mopar. I also asked if the balljoints that were replaced were the same as the old ones, the same type, same manufacture and the dealer told me there was no way for him to know. Because if they were the old type then I would like the new type put one. I feel lucky that I purchased an extended warranty because I haven't had to pay for the replacement of the balljoints, but I did have to pay 500 dollars for replacing the shocks. I just hope I really needed them.

The upper and lower ball joints on the left side of my 2000 Dodge Durango were worn and had play. I had to have them replaced at my expense since there is not a recall on them at this time.

Dealership refused to perform a front end alignment because the upper and lower ball joints were bad.

I have a 2000 Dodge Durango that we purchased from a certified Dodge dealer in November 2003. Right after we bought it we noticed a popping sound in the front end and had them check it out on at least two occasions. I just took my vehicle in for service for a front-end alignment and they tell me that both front ball joints are bad and must be replaced, and the job will cost $500. There is no way ball joints should go bad so quickly and the dealer should have recognized the problem when they sold it. We've only had the vehicle 15 months. There is an investiagation on this by Dodge and other agencies but there has yet to be a recall and this is a serious safety issue.

When I heard on tv that the 2000 Durango could have defective ball joints, I had my Durango checked. The left ball joint had a chunk missing, and in the words of a repairman, the wheel could come off if I hit a hole or bump on a highway. The right ball joint was also damaged. I had both ball joints replaced at the dealership where I purchased the car. My car has 59,000 miles on it; it has been driven on highways, paved roads, and streets--never off road. I believe these ball joints were defective when installed and am concerned for my own and others safety, particularly since my car gave no warning signs such as noise of difficulty in steering to indicate something was wrong.

Odd steering feel and intermitin noise was coming from the front end. After taking the vehicle to my local mechanic it was ound that the lower ball joints on the vehicle (2000 Dodge Durango) were completely worn out ready to separate. Also the upper ball joints had worn to the point of replacement. Vehicle was unsafe to drive without the necessary repairs made.

While driving and turning to the left or right consumer heard loud noise coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, they indicated that it sounded like the ball joints.

While driving 60 mph a banging noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

Consumer will provide information on the ball joints.

There was a loud squeaking noise when driving the vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the ball joints.

While turning vehicle lost power steering. Consumer was informed that the problem pertained to the front ball joints failure.

Dealership informed consumer that front upper ball joints were worn out. Consumer was not having any problems at this time.

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

Driver heard a squeaking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Upon inspection of vehicle mechanic determined that front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

Ball joint failure. It appears this is of epidemic proportion and potentially very dangerous for both the driver, passengers, and other vehichles.

Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for replacement of tires, and mechanic noticed that all four tires were defective and worn out due to wheel alignment. Also, both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

Ball joints on 2000 Dodge Durango worn out at 47,000 miles.

While driving entire front end vibrated. The vibration was worse when speed increased. Dealership indicated that upper/lower ball joints had disintegrated and needed replacement.

Driver heard noise coming from the front passenger side. Dealer suggested that ball joints need to be replaced.

I have a 2000 Dodge Durango and I am having an annoying squeaking sound from the front end and thought it was my shocks, so I had new shocks installed and it didn't fix the problem. I heard on the news where alot of other people are having the same problem and that it has to do with the ball joints going bad. I do not feel that I should have to pay to have this repaired due to apparently there is a defect or there wouldn't be so many people having the same problem.

2000 Dodge Durango 35,000 miles. Drivers front upper & lower ball joints had to be replaced. Several mechanics looked at them and stated they were dangerous and would not inspect vehicle. Dodge dealership brushed it off saying they were within guidelines. We paid to have them replaced ourselves.

Purchased truck on 1/17/03 - ball joints were replaced when purchased, had Durango inspected on 12/23/03 lower ball joints failed inspection and needed to be replaced. That makes twice in 1 year. Both cases were for the lower ball joints.

Consumer states she took her vehicle to the dealer/mechanic for the regular maintenance, and was told that the ball joints are wearing out. She states she would not have known it, had it not been for the mechanic. She thinks this is dangerous.

Consumer stated both lower ball joints and the sway bar needed to be replaced and the warranty expired. The consumer had jenkins Chrysler to check these items at 41000 - 61000 and the vehicle was still under warranty.

Purchased my Durango new in 2000. I drive less than 12,000 miles a year and currently I am at 31,000 miles and my warranty is up. I find out that the upper and lower ball joints and control arm need replacing because they are wearing prematurely. This was all under normal driving conditions, no off-road or erratic maneuvering. I feel these parts are defective and should be covered by daimler. The ball joints should not be replaced at 30,000 miles. I have never had to replace ball joints on any other vehicles I have owned in the past 19 years.