Ball Joint problems of the 2002 Dodge Durango

Front end makes a really bad noise backing up and then going forward. Sounds as if there is a popping noise going on and rippling effect such as. . Example if you put a close pin on a bicycle tire to get it to make noise. Ive had it looked at by a dealer and a garage and both seem to cant any thing wrong with it . This has been going on for the last 3 years now. . . . Can it be the ball joints?.

Noise and knocking sound coming from front end while driving, could also feel the knocking thru steering wheel. Took vehicle to goodyear to have tires rotated and was told by them that all ball joints were worn and would probably fail soon, possibly causing and accident. Called dealer and they said they would replace the parts under warranty (only 28,000 miles on vehicle), but couldn't guarantee that they wouldn't have to be replaced again in 30,000 miles. Contacted Dodge and found out there was no recall on this problem and "there was not enough evidence of a problem to support a recall at this time", but that is not what I read on the internet.

Visited your website to check on reports because we have a 2002 Durango r/t which is ommiting a small constant sqeaking noise from both sides at the front of the vehicle and am horrified to read about the problems people have been having with ball joints. I am extremely worried now and want to know if I can get the dealers anything about it at no cost to me or if it is still at the stage where it has not been acknowledged by them and will not be until somebody dies as usual. The issue with the wiper motor I presume I can make an appointment with a local dealer and have this changed free of charge. I look forward to your reply, many thanks neill griffin .

Letter reporting the replacement of the front right ball joint assembly at 19k miles. The dealer replaced the ball joint free of charge.