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

The vehicle's upper ball joints failed. Recall#04v596000.

Recall campaign: the vehicle's upper ball joints failed prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice.

Recall expansion!! 2000 Dodge dakota two wheel driver truck. If the 2wd dakota has same upper ball joints why were they not included in the recall?.

Nhtsa recall 04v596000 on the ball joint wear. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the recall, however the mechanic informed the consumer that she would have to pay for an alignment first before having the ball joint replaced. Please provide further details.

The dealership is refusing to perform the upper ball joint wear recall 04v596000 until they have performed the recall on the trucks that were brought from them.

Recall campaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear: consumer was unable to get the dealer to honor this manufacturer's recall because the parts were on national back order.

Would like to know if upper ball joint faliure was cause of my wifes accident on dec23,2004. The accident totaled out our 2000 Durango. Please show me where to go for help. I recieved my recall leter from Chrysler on Jan 3, 2004. A little to late.

When attempting to schedule a recall repair for the upper ball joints, the dealer continued to state that the parts were unavailable and they do not know when they will receive them. The consumer stated she has called on three different occasions. Please provide additional information.

Consumer received a recall for the upper ball joints, and has not been able to have the vehicle repaired since the dealer had not received the parts from the manufacturer. There was a four month waiting list.

2000 Dodge Durango - dealer recommends replacing upper ball joints. Dealers opinion is that the vehicle is unsafe to operate. For the past three years, Dodge has been reviewing a product recall on the Durango ball joints. This defective product issue needs to be resolved.

Recall campaign' Dodge Durango 2000 upper ball joints defect. The consumer requested for NHTSA to help induce the recall repair process. The consumer was told no parts were available.

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10/8/04 drove vehicle for approx 4 miles today, everything normal as could be. Leaving a parking spot with limited clearance, requiring a full turn-to-lock on the steering wheel, upper ball joint failed, causing separation of the front axle (4wd), and separation of the lower ball joint. There was no noise or other indication of impending failure.

While driving driver"sehicle wandered from side to side. Steering wheel would pull from left to right on its own. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

On sept. 17, 2004, I took my 2000 Dodge Durango to the norm reeves dealership in temecula, California, for some warranty work and a 60,000 mile service. I was informed that I needed new brakes, and I authorized this service. I later got a call and was informed that the rear differential needed service. While this service was being performed, apparently the left front spindle came out when the caliper bolt was being removed. I was told that my wheels could have fallen off. These two repairs came to nearly $1,000. 00. My question is any of this related to the ball joint moisture leak that was recently publicized by your organization? if so, how should I attempt to get reimbursement from the dealership and/or Dodge? thank you for your assistance! I am a single parent, and feel I was taken advantage of because I have no automotive knowledge.

I had notiice for some time that my vehicle , a 2000 Durango had an unususal noise when turning to the right along with a "loose" feel when driving ,especially when on a curve or bumpy road. I took my vehicle to a local dealer to be checked out and their first response was that I needed to have my upper ball joints replaced. I had purchased extended warranty insurance for the vehicle so that paid for most of the replacement cost but that did not pay anything for the front end alignment required after the ball joints were replaced. It seems really unususul that ball joints which require no lubrication and can not be lubricated would deteriorate so rapidly in just 40000 miles of normal operation. At the time I also wondered why they immediately decided that the upper ball joints were defective but I see from the news now that daimler Chrysler has had a good indication that they did have a problem and just hoped to keep me quiet.

Beginning at approximately 25,000 miles a noise from the front suspension began. Over time the noise continued to get worse. The source of the noise was the upper ball joints which failed with only appoximately 49,000 miles on a 2000 Dodge Durango. The dealer informed me that this is a common failure with Durangos. Both upper ball joints failed. This is a premature failure which could lead to an accident and possible loss of life. Chrysler should recall and replace the defective components before someone is injured.

1. ) separation upper ball joint - noticed a loud noise from the front driver side. . . Sounded like rubbing. Goodyear rotated the tires which didn't help. They later diagnosed it as the ball joints failing. I remembered seeing the recall investigation on the news and took it immediatley for diagnosis. Estimated repair is $700. 00. I also have several other issues, such as 1. ) creaking noise from rear driver side - sounds like springs 2. ) noise from rear a/c when front air is off. 3. ) I also had to replace the speed sensor.

While driving at low speeds the steering column pulsated. Dealer stated that the upper ball joints failed.

The upper ball joints failed. Took vehicle to the dealer, but problem recurred.

Right upper ball joint was worn and very loose.

Right upper ball joint was loose and very worn.

Ea 03 023 & pe 03 032/ ball joint failure: while driving 45-50 mph upper ball joint broke on the passenger's side. Vehicle went out of control and rolled over twice into an embankment before stopping. Driver and the passenger sustained minor injuries, and were transported to the local hospital by an ambulance.

Failed upper balljoints.

Upper and lower suspension ball joints are out of specification and premature wearing. Dealer informs me this is a frequent and recurring problem with Durangos and can lead to serious front end loss of vehicle control. If the dealer says this is a recurring problem, how can this not be a recall item?.

While driving 10 mph, the consumer heard a loud popping noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The consumer, who was a mechanic, inspected the vehicle and noticed that the upper front ball joint needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. After the removal of the right side upper ball joints, they appeared to have never been lubed at the assembly line.

While driving 35 mph, the consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection and the mechanic determined that the upper ball joints failed.

Heard sqeaking in the front end for the past year. Brought in vehicle to dealer today 5/12/04 for new tires and brakes. When cart was hoisted on lift fron right tire fell off due to ball joint seperation and failure. Dealer staed front left was also bad.

Upon examining the tires to find cause of pull while driving noticed excessive wear on the inner tread of the right front tire. When looking under the vehicle, noticed the upper right ball joint nearly collapsed. Took to dealer and they confirmed, needs replacing as it is prematurely worn. Vehicle has just 50,000 miles and none of the miles are off road. They are highway and back/forth to work miles only.

Had to replace the upper ball joint on my 2000 Dodge Durango. Was informed that the wheels were about to seperate from the veicle, which put me, my husband and two children in sever danger. I have the parts of the defective product that was given back to me when the veicle was serviced.

Advise Chrysler again my ball joints are worn and will not pass a state safety inspection. The wheels could be vertically moved up and down. The mechanic shook the wheel and the ball joint came off. If I would have been driving this, I would have encountered a major fataility.

Upper ball joint excessive wear reported by asi certified mechanic needs to be replaced. Check with Dodge for safety recall, the ball joint should not be this worn down with low mileage.

Ball joints were worn on my 2000 Dodge Durango. When going over any bumps, the front end sounded like it was coming apart. I took it to my local dealership and they told me the ball joints were worn.

While driving 25 mph vehicle vibrated from the front driver's side. Also, consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joints failed.

I had my 2000 Dodge Durango inspected for upper ball joint failure. The dealer found excess play in the upper ball joints and reccomended replacement at 68,000 miles. This problem needs a recall before injuries and deaths occor. Dealer stated that the problem is more prone to vehicles driven in a salt environment, but there is none used where this vehicle has been driven.