Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problems of the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500

Four problems related to front suspension upper ball joint have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 11/03/2003

Problems with vehicle's upper ball joints. A technician told the consumer that the upper ball joints were worn.

2 Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 08/05/2003

I have two issues to relay. I have a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab truck. I currently have approximately 54,000 miles on it. I just recently had to have the driver side front wheel bearing assembly replaced. This wa sa known defect was told, and was specifically excluded from my extended warranty (go figure). This cost me almost $ 500. 00. Per the mechanic, there was a plastic retainer device that broke and allowed the nut to back off, and this destroyed the wheel bearing assembly. I was told that my wheel was in danger of falling off. Second, my truck started making clunking noises when I turned or went over bumps. A local mechanic inspected my truck and told be my ball joints were defective. They have seen this a lot. I have done some research and believe the suspension on my truck was the same as the durango. Now they were subject to a recall. Sincerely, norman l'heureux.

3 Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

I own the 2000 Dodge 1500 quad cab pickup. The front ball joints had to be replaced. The consumer wants to know why his Dodge truck was not included in the recall. The consumers vehicle had 43000 on it at the time of the failure.

4 Front Suspension Upper Ball Joint problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

The wheels on the consumer's vehicle fell off at 20,000 miles. The consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 2000 Dodge ram when it has the Dodge recall problems.




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