Steering Gear Box Problems of Dodge Durango

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Durango. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the steering was looser than normal. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic on February 21, 2008 and both upper and lower ball joints as well as the steering box were replaced. The repair cost $1,001. 24. The failure mileage was 59,298 and current mileage was 59,598. Updated 05/05/08 the consumer stated on April 10, 2003 had to replace both rear window regulators. Updated 05/05/08.

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The steering box on my 1999 Durango failed. I am advised that Dodge is having major problems with steering boxes on these vehicles. My mechanic advises that there are thousands of Durangos with bad steering boxes and new one will not be available to April 2004. If this is so this is a major safety issue which the ntsb should look into and if necessary a recall should be forced.

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Ball joint and steering box failures on a 1998 Dodge Durango with 70,000 miles.

Consumer called complaining about steering track rod. While driving at 40 mph vehicle started stalling, and could not control the vehicle. Dealer was contacted, and stated that the problem was with the steering track rod, and that the vehicle failed mechanically. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that there was nothing they could do.

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Excessive steering wheel play; requring early replacement of front suspension parts including, tie rods, steering arm linkages, steering gear, etc.

The consumer purchased the vehicle on 4/22/03 and drove it for 3 days. While driving, there was a popping noise in the steering . The consumer took the vehicle back to the dealer on 4/25/03 and was told by the dealer they could not take a look at the vehicle that day, but to bring it back on 4/28/03. He took it back today, and the dealer stated the popping noise the consumer heard was the steering gear box which had failed, and the cost for replacement was between $700. 00 - $1000. 00.

Loss of steering control while driving 30-35 mph;. Vehicle towed to dealer, and informed consumer of a lower steering shaft failure.

Consumer took vehicle to mechanic for an alignment and tire rotation. Mechanic advised consumer could not perform alignment until all 4 ball joints were replaced due to being excessively worn. Also, mechanic indicated that ball joint failure has caused the gear box to leak.

Steering gear idler, arm steering link and steering coupler shaft failed. Nlm.