Steering Rack And Pinion problems of the 2000 Dodge Durango

I was told that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. I have owned many vehicles and never have had so many front end issues on one vehicle than this one. I was wondering if there has been any recalls on the 2 wheel drive Dodge Durango, rear wheel drive. 5. 2l engine this vehicle did have a recall issued on the rack and pinion steering.

Consumer stated that the ball joint problem has damaged all four tie rods. The front end alignment is completely off. Also, was told by the dealer that rack and pinion and control arm had to be replaced. Consumer is included in the recall 04v596000 concerning lower ball joint wear.

The lower and upper ball joints as well as the entire rack and pinion need to be replaced.

Took vehicle to dealer for a noise in the steering - dealer had to replace the rack & pinion because the left tie rod end was bad - it only had 34,305 miles on it.

Since April 2003, I have expressed concerns about the steering on my 2000 Dodge Durango. One dealer told me I needed a tirod, then a steering box. Another dealer informed me the car did not have a steering box (rack and pinion) and that the car was fine. Now I hear that I am not the only one with complaints about the steering of these vehicles.

Had to replace rack and pinion power steering unit on 2000 Dodge Durango when vehicle only had 48,800 miles, also, had to replace upper ball joints, was hard to keep vehicle on the road when hitting any bumps.

2000 Dodge Durango 2 wheel drive. I bought the vehicle new. Currently has 39,000 miles on it. Ave had to replace both upper ball joints on the vehicle already (approximately 23,000 miles were on the vehicle at the time). Now, I am told, I have to replace the right upper again. I also have to replace the right inner tie-rod, and the rack & pinion bushings. I have had constant front tire wear problems since the car was new. I am on my third set of tires for the front end.