Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Dodge Durango - part 2

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on normal road conditions, there were problems with the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to the dealership who indicated the recall #04v596000 was performed on one of the ball joints. The recall indicated a remedy repair for both ball joints. The contact expected the dealership to perform the replacement of the affected ball joint.

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2002 Dodge Durango slt 2wd: ball joints were replaced after recall was issued, however about 6 months after they were replaced, the exact same noises began occurring again. Took car to dealer with the complaint and they denied the new ball joints were worn. Upon getting new front tires installed at sears (about 3 months after the dealership inspected the joints) they inspected the car without being asked (it is part of their service) and on the report they issued, it said the ball joints were indeed worn. The recall notices I have read about the replacement of the original ball joints state that if the joints fail you can lose control of the vehicle, so obviously I am in fear that my car can fail at any given time. I am writing this to make it aware that I have already had the recall replacement, but fear that the replacements are also defective as indicated by an independent, unsolicited inspection.

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The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Durango SUV. There was a loud clicking noise in the front end and the steering wheel pulled. The dealer stated that there was a recall on the ball joints. However, it didn't apply to this vehicle. Also, the front and lower arm ball joints were worn out and could be repaired at cost to the contact. The contact was aware of the safety risk involved and observed related complaints. The current and failure mileage were 50,000.

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: the contact stated both upper and lower ball joints were replaced in November 2004. Prior to having this repair completed, there was vibration in the steering while traveling at 60 mph or more. There is an NHTSA recall, #, 04v596000; suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the VIN. Updated 2/28/2006 - the lower ball joint have been replaced twice. It hasn't been over thirty thousand miles since the were last replacement and they need to be replaced again.

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I have a 1998 Dodge Durango. I am aware that Chrysler has recalled 2000-2004 Durangos for ball joint/suspension defects. I have the same defect/problem with my 1998 Durango. Are there going to be additional recalls for this year from Chrysler. I have a quote of $2500. 00 to fix this problem. After searching many websites I see that many 1998 Durango owners are experiencing the same problem.

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On 10/24/02, I had to replace the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger side of my 1999 Dodge Durango because I failed the state inspection and was told by the dealer that my truck was unsafe to drive. There was 46382 miles on the odometer in the vehicle at that time. My truck failed the state inspection on 11/29/05 because the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger side of the Durango need to be replaced again! I now have 71508 miles on my odometer. That means I have driven only 25126 miles since the ball joints were replaced and now have to replace them again. Apparently this is a very common problem with Durango's and is a major safety issue. I see that Dodge is recalling all vehicles from 2000 onwards. Why are they not being forced to recall the vehicles prior to 2000. There can be many serious consequences if the suspension fails whilst driving the vehicle. Are you all waiting for people to die before you act?.

Ball joint failure on 1998 Durango slt w/ 5. 9l engine and 81,500 miles. Heard clunking sound in front end driving down freeway in dallas, TX. Pulled in midas shop and leered that driver's side front ball joint was ready to come completely apart. The midas shop manager advised me to not drive the vehicle like this. Both front ball joints and wheel bearings needed to be replaced. Cost: $1,400. I do have the old parts.

Ball joint failure in 1999 Dodge Durango. Loss of control while driving.

Premature right front ball joint failure. The joint fell apart when the car was moving between 15 and 30 mph. The failure caused substantial damage to the car when the car landed on the wheel after it came loose. The repair took over two months to complete and Chrysler rejected all warranty claims. Some old parts still exist.

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The contact stated while driving his girl friend's vehicle there was a loud noise coming from the front driver's side. Upon inspection the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. The mechanic said the ball joints may have already been replaced one time. The mechanic said the replacement was due to defective ball joints. The service dealer said there was no recall.

The contact took vehicle to dealer for inspection on 10-20-05, and the inspection showed that all four ball joints were bad. He talked to the dealer, and they told him to call daimler/Chrysler. However, daimler/Chrysler told him that recall 04v596000 only included 2000-2003 models, and urged him to call NHTSA. He felt that it was abnormal for ball joints to malfunction that quickly. Also, felt this vehicle should have been included in the recall.

The contact heard a rattling noise in the front end of vehicle while driving. Upon inspection, the certified repairman determined the front upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced. The contact notified the manufacturer and lodged a complaint. The case number was 14394561. Repairs were made at the contact's expense.

Failure of upper and lower ball joints on both sides of my 1999 Dodge Durango, 2wd.

Dt contact states front suspension left lower ball joint broke. Had a local mechanic look at the vehicle. The mechanic stated it was defective and repaired this problem on a regular basis. He spoke with the dealer. They would not help with repair cost of the vehicle. The vehicle is not repaired at this point.

The vehicle's steering was imprecise at highway speeds and wandered in the lane. An alignment inspection found excessive play in the upper and lower front ball joints on both the driver and passenger side. A local Dodge dealer said that the parts were identical to 2000-2003 recalled ball joints, however, there isn't a recall on the 99 Durango ball joints. This defies logic, but that's why I'm here to file a complaint.

1999 Dodge Durango. The consumer took the vehicle to get new tires and was informed that the upper and lower ball joints were bad on September 30, 2005. The consumer has not had the problem corrected yet. The consumer contacted daimler/Chrysler, and they told her that vehicle was not apart of the recall and there was nothing they could do. File complaint#14116812 was placed on file with Chrysler. . Updated 11/02/05.

Contact stated on 8-9-05 received a recall concerning the ball joints on 2000 Dodge Durango. Eight months ago when she heard about the recall she called the garage, and they told her they were out of the parts and would call her back in a few weeks. They went on to say it was not serious and she did not need to be concerned. After one month she called them back, and they said they had the parts but missed consumer's name, and were currently out of the parts again. They would call consumer back when the parts came in. They never called consumer back. Consumer called the manufacturer on 8-9-05, and they said to use a different dealership.

Contact states the ball joints on 1999, Dodge, dakota are loose. The right/left sides are very loose. He cited a recall on the 1999 Dodge dakota, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to VIN although he it had the same problems as noted in the recall.

The consumer was complaining that after recall #04v596000 was fixed. The vehicle had to be realigned. Consumer was upset that he had to pay for alignment. The manufacturer should have paid for this, and it should be included in the recall expenses. The recall was on the upper ball joints on both sides of the front suspension. The owner had the recall fixed on 7-27-05. The consumer did not have enough money to pay the extra charge. He will have this fixed and go back to a mechanic for another realigned. The consumer was going to do this at a later date. Called the manufacturer, and they said that the realignment wasn't something that they were concering. They were only concerned with the recall.

Consumer complained about an upper and lower ball joint problem. . Contacted the dealer, who replaced the ball joints. Also spoke with diamler Chrysler. They said they were not lubed properly. But kept them there. Had problems with the vehicle pulling to the right. There was a recall but this vehicle was not inclded in the recall due to VIN. Had them replaced on July 27, 2005.

The consumer stated the vehicle was taken to repair shop and the mechanic took it for a drive. When the vehicle was driven over a bump the mechanic lost control. The lower ball joints had to be replaced. Consumer had trouble controlling the vehicle going over bumps. It had occurred for about a month and kept getting worse.

My 99 Dodge Durango 4x4 has had vibrations and noise in the front from when I purchased. The Dodge dealer earlier told me there were no recalls or hidden warranties on this product, VIN# 1b4hs28y1xf650897. My goodyear dealer, inspected my Dodge and showed me that my upper and lower ball joints were bad (( moving over 1/2 in)) he said take it to your dealer, because this is not right. Dodge dealer also said that both right and left, upper and lower ball joints were bad and also that the hubs and wheel bearings. Were bad, and needed to be replaced for my safety. I called diamler Chrysler corp. And asked if they would cover this mfg problem. I was given clam #13756706. The customer service person said they would not cover this problem because my VIN # not covered by the upper & lower ball joint recall. I could not believe this would not be covered, because when I looked up my 99 Durango on your site on complaints, I saw over 500 similar cases for 99 Durango, with ball joint and steering problems. Dodge said 99 not part of recall. I think the u. S gov. Needs to tell Dodge to include in recall all the Dodge Durango with this problem, please look out for the safety of the amer. People and not alow Chrysler corp get away with this safety problem. I feel the amer people should not need to get the courts involved when we have an agency that should protect the amer. People from defective products. I hope this ball joint problem etc. Does not became another "Ford - firestone" situation. Dodge said they need to hear from you before they can do a recall on 1999 Dodge Durango's, (( with over 500 complaints of similar problems, how many more do you need!!)) I live in the washington, d. C. Area and when I drive I-495 beltway I hope you are not their when my front wheels fall off because of bad ball joints. Please do your duty and recall all Dodge Durango 1998 and up for upper & lower ball joints, steering etc. Please do your job and protect me and my family.

2000 Dodge Durango developed problems with the upper ball joints. ** answer required***. The consumer was told the lower ball joints were bad and beyond local safety inspection specifications. The mechanic stated the lower ball joints were caused by the upper ball joints being out so badly that the vibration caused excessive wear.

The contact stated the vehicle was driving really hard. The contact's husband took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who found the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired at contact's expense.

Consumer had a 1999, Dodge, Durango. There was a recall for later models, and the same problem was happening with this vehicle. It was inspected on July 25, 2005, and the upper and lower ball joints were defective. The tires were rubbing against the frame. Daimler Chrysler stated that because the vehicle was not part of the recall they will not pay for repairs. This was noticed approximately a month ago when going around a corner the front end shifted. Also, heard a loud clanking noise. When the vehicle was taken home consumer looked and saw the tires rubbed on the frame.

My wife and I purchased a used 1999 Dodge Durango slt 5. 9l in October of 2003. The Durango had approximately 55,000 miles. For the past few months we have noticed an odd ticking or clicking sound while turning corners. On 6/25/2005 (with approximately 77,000 miles) we replaced the front tires as they were very unevenly worn. While checking the wheels we noticed that both the upper and lower ball joints had failed on each side of the car. They did not snap but there was far too much play in the ball joints. The upper joints have since been replaced, we kept the old parts as proof if needed. We will keep the old lower ball joints when we are able to replace them. No accidents resulted of this failure, although this being our main vehicle and driven almost everyday it was a shock to find such a failure on parts that are gauranteed for far longer than 80,000 miles.

Daimler/Chrysler did a recall on the upper ball joints on some Dodge Durangos. I have had my ball joints replaced two times, the first time was the summer of 2004, before the recall happened, then again in Dec 2004 when the recall was announced. To my understanding when you replace ball joints upper & lower should be replace together because they are one component as with the control arms also. As an result of not being replaced at the same time it caused damage to my SUV. I am going to dispute this with the makers of the Dodge Durango, because these components work together,one going bad causes the other ones to go bad also, they should have repaired the unit correctly instead of taking the cheap way out. I was told by an repair shop that when the dealer replaced the ball joints they also should repaired the control arms, which did not happen. The dealer wants to charge me for something that they should have done I the first place. I am very disappointed with the makers of this SUV.

Contact had to have all four ball joints replaced on 1999, Dodge, Durango. This vehicle did not fall under the recall campaign. The mechanic that replaced the ball joints stated the replacement was due to poor design of the vehicle.

The front lower ball joints were loose. They were so loose that the vehicle could not be aligned. They have to be replaced. There was a recall on the upper ball joints, but not for the lower ball joint.

In 2003 I had ball joints, upper and lower replaced, also tires were replaced. The arms were replaced prior to that. Dealer is now recommending the ball joints and tires be replaced again at cost $1200 for ball joints plus the cost of tires. The dealer had no idea why this would happen. I consumer called manufacturer, and they could not help. The only recall was for the years of 2000-2003, consumer's vehicle recall was 1999.

Excessive lower ball joint wear I recently had the upper ball joint replaced through a recall with Dodge. During the states annual inspection the lower ball joint showed excessive wear and failed the state inspection. The truck only has 62,000 miles on it and nearly all on paved roads. The condition that supposedly caused the recall for the upper ball joint is the same found in the lower ball joint. Additionally, there is no grease fitting to allow for grease to be added as necessary.

The consumer owns a 1998 Dodge Durango. He states that his upper ball joints are about to break because his wheels are leaning.

I took my 1999 Dodge Durango into have the tires rotated. The auto tech said both the upper ball joints were failing on both sides and the lower ball joint on the left side along with the tie-rods. My Durango has 100,000 miles on it. I was told by the manager of the service department that Durangos were know for ball joint problems and that they have had recalls. I see the 2000 Durangos have had recalls, what about the 99's. $800. 00 with of repairs is very costly.

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango which has lower & upper ball joints that need to be replaced and on 33269 miles on the vehicle. I don't know what to do but the dealership says it is my problem, that my year is not on the recall list.

I took my 1999 Dodge Durango slt 4x4 to have an alignment and I was told that the alignment ws fine but that the front ball joints were failing. The serviceman told me that all 2000 and later model Durango's were recalled to replace the parts. He also told me that my vehicles parts were the same as the 2000 year models that were recalled. The recall was because the ball joints had failed causing several accidents. Why the 1999 models weren't included I don't know. I sent a letter to Dodge and they gave me the generic answer that there were no recalls active for my vehicle. I haven't fixed the vehicle yet and all the parts are still in place.