Three problems related to ball joint have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Durango. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Dodge Durango based on all problems reported for the 2003 Durango.
We took the vehicle was to an independent mechanic for a front end alignment. The mechanic stated that the top and bottom ball joints needed to be replaced. In addition, the vehicle was unable to be aligned. The vehicle was not repaired.
I have notice a clunking sound in the front right of my Durango for some approximately six months. I recently brought it to my mechanic who stated it would need to have the upper right ball joint replace. It was brought to my attention that this issue was recalled on other 2003 Durango, however, my VIN number was not included in the campaign (04v596000). This issue appears to go beyond the cut off for the recall since review of the complaints indicates numerous other similar issues.
Front ball joint making a clicking sound. In 2005 got a recall letter. Called dealer and they said the recall didn;t effect my vehicle. Called several times in the next year to see if the recall was on my vehicle yet. The dealer told me no. Vehicle kept making clunking noise. At 100,00 miles I pulled in my driveway and the wheel feel of at the right ball joint. Tow truck couldn't tow the vehicle due to being all wheel drive. I called Chrysler and they told me it wasn;t their problem. I had to hire a mechanic to replace the ball joints in my driveway. Tires have worn terrible and truck kept coming out of alignment. I kept good rotation on the tires but couldn't keep the inside from wearing. I do have the defective ball joints.