Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Dodge Durango - part 2

A loud squeaking noise started coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. Also, driver noticed that the tires had uneven wear on the inner side. Driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both left and right upper and lower ball joints, and all four tires needed to be replaced. . Defective ball joints caused vehicle to wander on its own, and float from side to side. Also, replaced both inner tie rods.

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The consumers 1998 Durango needed both front and rear upper and lower ball joint replacement . The consumer experienced a spin out accident due to front end instability and bad tie rod ends. The consumer suggested that the front tires wore out in one year.

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While driving and upon backing out of the driveway the tire disengaged. The tie rod, and ball joints failed. Consumer had the vehicle repaired. Consumer heard of recall campaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. Consumer contacted the dealer, and was advised that the 1999 models were not included.

In November 2003, my wife had a blowout while driving our 1999 Dodge Durango on the highway. This was just after four new tires had been put on the Durango. The service center stated that the blowout was a result of problems with the ball joints and tie rods. Then in approximately novmeber, 2004 we had to have major repair of the front axle. In January, 2005 the Durango required replacement of the front ball joints, tie rods, two new tires and alignment. This after the same parts had been replaced just 14 months earlier. I do not have the parts that were replaced.

Ball joints wore out leading to stress and subsequent break of tie rod, ball joints were replaced due to recall, tie rod repaired at owners expense, was told one did not relate to the other .

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I recently had new tires put on my Durango and was going to have a alignment done. At that time I was informed that my right upper ball joint and right tie rod needed to be replaced due to excessive wear. This seems to be happening to most of the Dodge light trucks and SUV's and is obviously a defect in the product. I did not have the repair done at the time. It is to costly to buy both tires and have to do the repairs at the same time especially around christmas. I feel that this is the responsibility of Dodge to correct the obviously defective equipment.

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Consumer was coming out of the driveway and going to the corner, while making a left turn , the left wheel tie rod snapped out of position causing the vehicle to slump to the ground. Consumer pushed the vehicle to the curb, and called a tow truck. Provide further details.

Intermittently vehicle made a clanking noise while driving under normal conditions . Vehicle was taken to a dealership for inspection, who indicated that the upper ball joints were bad and needed to be replaced, and they were replaced. Three months later, the outer and inner tie rod ends needed to be replaced.

While getting an oil change mechanic informed the consumer that both lower ball joints and the tie rod needed to be replaced.

My Durango has already had a front tie rod replaced and possibly ball joint(s)? it has always had loose steering issues. Recently I brought it in for brake work and it was diagnosed as needing new balls joints and possibly additional tie-rod work? the truck has only 59,000 miles.

Premature ball joint wear on my 1999 Dodge Durango SUV.

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Ball joint failure - your recall didn't go back far enough. There are thousands of complaints and replacements for the 1999 year.

Loud popping of front end when turning . Vibrates through steering wheel. Not able to get alignment because of bad tie rod ends,has not failed yet but do not trust vehicle with family as passengers. Heard of possible recall on tie rod ends for Dodge. Vehicle is 1999 Durango .

September 12, I went to back out of a parking lot and the tie rod end came unhooked from the rack and pinion steering. The threads on the bolts were stripped out. When the repair shop went to loosen the other tie rod it disintegrated. They commented that we were real lucky it had come apart. They also indicated that the vehicle didn't have enough mile to warrant the needed repairs.

While driving 20 mph the front driver side tie rod broke without warning. As a result the driver lost control off the vehicle momentarily, however was able to gain control and pulled off the road. In addition to the broken tie rod all four ball joints were excessively worn and had to be replaced. The consumer contacted the manufacturer customer service line and was told that the problems his vehicle was having was not currently recall. The consumer was also told that his repair cost could not be reimbursed because they were made at a non Dodge dealer.

While driving 12 mph front passenger side outer tie rod snapped. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Consumer noticed that the right front wheel had a lot of play in it while the vehicle was lifted having an oil change performed. Vehicle was taken to a dealership to have the wheel inspected. Dealership indicated after inspecting the vehicle that front ball joints, left outer tie rod, and the right front wheel bearing needed to be replaced.

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Tie rod ends and driver side balljoint remature wearing of front tires due to failure of tierod ends both sides and the upper ball joint is going out last tire almost blew out due to the type of wear. The tire only had 15,000 miles on it the inner portion was down to the steelbelt the only way I saw it was because I was under the truck replaceing the tierods turns out the upper ball joint is bad also. I think five sets of tires due to poor manufactureing of a suspention is quite over kill. Speaking of the last one may have killed me if I didnt happen to be under the truck. Replaced the tie rod ends because I was told that was the reason for the tire wear. It turns out thats not the only reason. Yes the old parts are available for your inspection.

No crash. I am writing to let you know that only because of an honest Dodge mechanic that I happened to meet I was warned to have my ball joints and tie rods examined on my 1999 Dodge Durango. I had no notice that there was anything wrong with them. My Durango had approximately 52k miles on it. Nearly all highway miles, no offroading. I had to replace these at a cost of nearly $2,000. I investigated at the time and found out that I was lucky that my tire had not fallen off. I am submitting this to you because I was told that there is an existing investigation ongoing on this subject and I wanted you to be aware of another case. Thank you!.

My 1998 Dodge Durango 4x4 is in need of replacement of the following front end parts: driver's side upper and lower ball joints, and outer tie rod, passenger side upper and lower balljoints, and inner tie rod. The SUV is very difficult to handle because of this and I feel extremely dangerous putting my life in jeopardy on several occasions on highways.

Consumer has a concern that a second tie rod needs to be replaced with less then 11,000 miles of wear. Dealer was not notified. Please provide any further information.

We pulled into a parking spot and the car felt like it had run over something (although there was nothing there). The tie rod had come un-done and all control over steering on the left side was lost. Had we been anywhere other than in a parking space, the results could have been fatal. We had it towed and are having the part replaced. They are also replacing the same part on the right side. Ak.

I want to add my complaint against Dodge for the ongoing investigation into the possible recall of the 1999 Dodge Durango for failure of front-end tie rods and ball joints. My understanding is that the NHTSA has an ongoing investigation into the failure of these parts on this model year Durango. Just last week at 55k original owner miles I had to replace the ball joints and tie rods.

Consumer complained about a steering problem. Vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that both ball joints and tie rods were defective and needed to be replaced.

Ball joints wore out on front steering mechanism. Top and bottom ball joints and tie rods had to be replaced in order to pass state inspection. Over $1,000 for repairs. Told this is probably a manufacturing defect. Dealer informed me that they go out a lot and that a recall could be in the process and to check with dot because they decide on recalls.

1999 Dodge Durango with about 75,000 miles. I noticed that the tires started to vibrate the steering column and I took it to a service center. They found 2 bad upper ball joints and two bad tie rod ends. One of the ball joints was about ready to fall apart. I had them replace all bad components and realign the front end. Also I had to replace the front brakes (2nd) time since I have had this vehicle and may have to replace the rotors as well as they may be worn thin.

On may 1, 2004 I went to a midas shop in the cincinnati, ohio area due to a bad left pull on the front of my Durango. The vehicle has approximately 69,500 miles. My intention was to get an alignment. The technician notified me that my right front upper ball joint was shot and the right inside tie rod was shot. In calling for the repair parts, the technician notified me that the part would have to come from Dodge. I checked with another mechanic that I use and the problems were verified. This mechanic contacted a local Dodge dealer and was told that the whole front rack would have to be replaced. The estimated cost was $500 in materials. I expect expensive labor charges to be necessary due to the required time to replace this system. This is a financial burden and has caused me to wait to get the necessary repair. Based on the information in odi #10061274 and ea03023, I am concerned about the effect on my vehicle and future safety concerns. The mechanic is currently searching for the part. Also, since it is worthless to get an alignment with these parts bad, I am wearing out expensive tires waiting for this repair.

I have a 1998 Dodge Durango with 78,000 miles on it, having problems with upper and lower ball joints they all need to be replaced because of this, tire wear is uneven and horrendous, I have also had to replace the drivers side front wheel bearing twice in the last six months and because it is a closed bearing you replace the entire hub. I expect normal wear and don't expect a vehicle to never cause expenses, but this is extremely excessive.

1999 Dodge Durango had worn ball joints and steering end links. Was making a popping sound evertime I turned left or right squeeked when I went over bumps.

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for an alignment, and was told that an alignment could not be done because vehicle needed upper and lower ball joints. Consumer stated that tie rod in upper left arm was replaced. Consumer had not yet had a problem with vehicle, but was told that the 1999 model was being recalled for ball joints.

Inner and outer tie rods both sides need to be replaced. Upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. Tires prematurely worn due to front end falling apart. "Dodge dealer says vehicle could loose control or wheel fall off if not replaced. Dodge dealer also said should be a factory recall due to safety and number of complaints but said too expensive to move on without being ordered to correct issues. " $1,951. 00 not including cost of tires.

My 1999 Dodge Durango has been diagnosed with failed ball joints and tie rods. After investigating, I have found that this is a pervasive issue with these vehicles and should be rectified with a recall. This is a dangerous situation and has, from the descriptions I have read, come close to causing serious harm.

Upper and lower ball joints failed. The consumer was also the tie rods were bad.

Upon replacement of the tires dealership was unable to perform a front end alignment. Upper and lower ball joints and the inner tie rod were defective and needed to be replaced.