Front Suspension Upper Arm Problems of Dodge Durango

Suspension fron control arm upper ball joint and control arm - failure.

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Vehicle vibrated while driving 20 mph or more and a knocking noise was heard when turning. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joint and the upper control arm on driver's side needed to be replaced.

While making a right turn a loud noise was heard coming from the passenger side wheel. Consumer was able to drive the vehicle home, and will take the vehicle to repair shop for inspection in the near future.

Right upper control arm was out of spec and needed to be replaced. Left is also going out. Cost over $400 for each side! I understand this to be a common problem on this vehicle, which is well documented. Dodge needs to suck it up and pay for these repairs due to manufacturer defect!.

We have been detetecting frontend noises for some time now in our 1999 Dodge Durango(VIN# 1b4hs28z7xf625124). On Friday morning, Nov 28,2003, they suddenly became much worse. The sudden increase came while we were visiting family for thanksgiving some 350 miles from home. I promptly telephoned my service person at home and asked him about the problem. He and I have had multiple conversations regarding niose in the front end and he has continually reassured me that no problem of any serious nature is detectable. On this occasion, he told me that he could refer me to another dealer in NJ or I could bring it in to him when I got home with the truck. I described the noise in detail, a metal on metal grating noise with squeaking that worsened over bumps in the road or on right turns. At no time did the service person inform me of a potentially dangerous condition and discourage me from driving the truck at either high speed or low speed. Later in the day the noise worsened even to a greater degree. At this point it even seemed that there was some drag on the truck's forward progress. We phoned a local Dodge dealership and began to make the 5 mile journey. Approximately 1 mile from our starting point, the front end of the vehicle collapsed. I had to get a tow to the dealer. The front wheels were completely splayed out and I no longer had control of the vehicle.

All four vehicle control arms were worn and needed to be replaced. The consumer was concerned about the dealership using the same control arms because they would probably experience the same wear and tear again. The consumer suggested that it may be a defect and if so, he wanted to be reimbursed for the replacement parts.

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Shortly after purchase of vehicle, the new front end tires were worn out and a squeeking noise was associated. T ires lost traction in turns can lead to rollovers. Ront control arm/upper & lower were replaced with 4 new tires. Squeaking in front end still noticeable and unrepaired.

2002 Dodge Durango premature ball joint wearing and upper control arm replacement.

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1999 Durango, am being told by mechanic that ball joints are bad and need replacing at 60,000 miles. This vehicle gets only highway miles, no rough stuff at all. Mechanic says front end shimmy (experienced for past 10,000 miles) is result of ball joint and tie rods failing. There is no way a correctly designed suspension system will fail in 50-60,000 highway miles. Chrysler needs to fix their error.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a squeaking sound coming from the front end. Consumer noticed that the front wheels were tilted inward . Vehicle was taken to dealer for a front end alignment. Dealer replaced the right upper control arm, but squeaking still persisted.

While driving driver heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that upper ball joint failed. Consumer experienced problem twice. First problem occurred 2 years after purchase the tires uneven and went bald. Consumer first thought that it was an alignment problem with the wheels. Consumer called dealer after hearing an announcement on tv regarding problems associated with upper ball joints on vehicle. Dealer recommended consumer to replace the upper control arm.

-upper control arm ball joints have been diagnosed as bad. This vehicle has only 52,000 miles and is driven primarily on the highway and is not subjected to abuse. The dealership has admitted that this is a common problem with these vehicles. The dealership & manufacturer refuse to replace components under warranty because the vehicle is beyond the covered warranty mileage of 32,000 miles. Having done searches on the internet I have found that this is a very common problem that has very serious safety implications.

No wreck - first, complained to Dodge dealership and they replaced a "belt" saying that's what it was in 2000 after 22397 miles, then I couldn't take the squeeking any more in 2001 and had the whole upper control arm assembly replaced by a local mechanic at 41306 since it was out of warranty by then. This mechanic was shocked that this vehicle had to have this replaced, but found it was the source of my "squeek". Continual squeek from about 17000 miles up to when fixed at 41306 miles. Seems, it's starting to do it again somewhat (not like original problem though). Now, no one will want to purchase this vehicle as a used car, plus the trade-in value will drop dramatically.

Upper control arms needed to be replaced. The consumer complained about front end noises shortly after the vehicle was purchased.

Consumer stated there was a clunking noise when a turn was made. Took vehicle to a mechanic, and the mechanic stated the right and left upper control arms needed to be replaced.

All four control arms on a 2000 Dodge Durango were worn out on the vehicle. The upper left control arm was replaced and the consumer felt there should be an investigation into the matter.

Consumer states when making a turn there is a popping noise in the front of vehicle. Took to Dodge, and Dodge replaced the upper control arm bushingr. The popping stopped.