Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of Dodge Ram 1500

Tl-the contact owns a 2004 Dodge Ram 1500. The contact stated that while reversing the vehicle he could feel the steering wheel constricting an abnormal noise was heard. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the power steering unit failed and needed to be replaced and also the front lower ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000. Ec.

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On 11-8-14, I took a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 truck in for engine repairs. The mechanic noted both front lower ball joints needed replaced. A search for the needed parts revealed no replacement parts available for at least 30 to 60 days. Four weeks later on 12-5-14, a fluid leak was noted from the front end. It was found that the right front axle seal needed replaced immediately, due to a heavy leak. The normal repair would involve replacing the lower front ball joint to enter the axle to get to the seal. This could not be done since no lower front ball joints could be found to complete the repair. The mechanic accessed the axle seal by going thru the top of the axle. The seal will again have to be replaced when lower ball joints become available, at a cost of an additional $150. This situation presents a risk to the driver and motoring public, since the necessary parts can not be sourced. It creates a risk that the lubricating fluid inside the axle will leak out, which could result in the axle "tying up," causing the driver to loose control and crash. Chrysler will not, or can not make the necessary parts available to its dealers or independant mechanics. There are also no "after-market" parts on the market that could be used to safely complete repairs.

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Upper and lower ball joints on front suspension have deteriorated to the point that they must be replaced for concerns of safety. This is very low mileage for ball joints to fail. And since my 2wd truck has unitized ball joints (part of upper control arm, which also has to be replaced), they are very expensive.

After I purchase this vehicle during my personal inspection of the suspension I noticed that the rubber boot on both lower ball joints were completely deteriorated. If this is not repaired the ball joints would fail creating an accident and possible personal injury.

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The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 quad. The contact noticed that the front lower ball joints could not be lubed, causing the vehicle to make a loud scrapping noise when driving. Both the dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure who informed the contact that there were no recalls. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired for the failure. The current and failure mileage was 115,920.

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This problem is on a 2001 Dodge ram 1500 truck with only 48,435 miles on it. (ball joint failure) one lower ball joint had . 25 inch of free play the other one had . 10 inch of free play, one upper joint had . 07 inch of free play . I replaced all 4 of the ball joints just for safety. Total cost was $780 . If these ball joints had grease nipples this failure would not have happened. I contacted Dodge and they would only cover $110 of the replacement cost.

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I have a 2002 Dodgeram 1500 truck approx. 70,000 miles, the upper balljoint (passenger side) bearing failed, and caused undo stress on the lower balljoint causing it to brake. Causing the truck to pull to the right into a tree.

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On Friday the 9th of February 2007 I noticed a loud scrubbing sound when I moved my steering wheel any. A week prior we had noticed a little squeak coming from under the front end so when I heard the scrubbing noise also I called the local Dodge service center. On Thursday Feb. 15th 2007 I took it in to see what the problem was thinking maybe power steering pump or something simple. Lower ball joint boots busted at 61k on my 2003 Ram 1500 4x4 qc. Lower and upper ball joints and assemblies need to be replaced. My truck is in pristine condition otherwise, this came as quite a shock and we are afraid to drive it. Price to fix? $1,600. 00. I was told this is the same problem the Dodge durango and Jeep liberty have been recalled for and that quite a few Ram 1500's are coming in to dealers, so much so that the parts to fix this are on back order. I now know this is the reason we have experienced some uneven tire wear in the last 2 months. This is a very dangerous situation as once it fails the front end will fall apart. I would like to document this in the proper place so that restitution can possibly be made to us consumers in the near future. Automobile companies should not be allowed to manufacture and sell ball joints as "sealed" there is no way to maintain them and once the boots bust the ball joints fail - disastrous consequences incur.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 quadcab lwb. While driving 50 mph, one of the ball joints fell from the vehicle. The contact was able to pull to the side of the road. The vehicle was then pulled by another vehicle to a repair shop and eventually taken to the dealer. The dealer stated that all of the ball joints were dry rotted and needed to be replaced, however, the repair parts were unavailable. The contact is currently waiting for the parts to arrive. The current mileage was 66,427 and failure mileage was 48,000.

: the contact stated while taking the vehicle to the independent repair shop for normal maintenance, the mechanic discovered the front ball joints needed replaced. Upon further inspections, the seal around the ball joints were worn and the lubricant leaked out; however no repairs were made. The consumer stated there were no grease fittings on the joints. Updated 03/17/06.

The contact stated the vehicle was driving funny. He took the vehicle to the dealership for inspection. They determined the ball joints needed to be replaced at 40,000 miles. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense with no assistance from the manufacturer.

Upper and lower ball joints are worn out @ 60,000 miles. Diagnosed by Dodge dealership. Causing excessive tire wear and handling problems. Dodge custonmer service (file 13615741) refused to fix problem even though durangos have had a recall for similar issue.

Both upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced at 25000 miles under warrenty now again at 50000 the dealer said there bad again and won't cover charges. The truck has never been driven on a dirt road and has been extreamly well maintained.

When getting the front end aligned the ball joints were checked and failed inspection and had to be replaced. When I returned to the dealer for reimbursement they said that, the part was not recalled on the Dodge ram, however was recalled on the Dodge durango and Dodge dakota. Being rather rude about it, I was told since I didn't get the ball joints replaced at a qualified Chrysler dealer they would not reimburse me. I had 36,800 miles on the ram so it wasn't a question of warranty but one of safety, that had to be performed whether it was a Dodge garage or not and I think I should be reimbursed for these parts and labor.

Vehicle was making noises in front end. Took vehicle to dealer,they said noise was just bushings were just dry. At 40,000 miles took in because the truck steering was funny, dealer said both control arms and both swaybar links wor out. And truck was unsafe to drive. And the repair would cost consumer about $1000. 00.

Lower ball joints failed at 27000 miles. No fittings for grease.

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud clicking noise coming from the front end. Dealership repaired the front upper/lower ball joints.

Ball joint failure on a 2001 Dodge 1500 pickup in less than 30k miles. Caused by no means of lubrication.

Vehicle has 59,000 miles and needs upper and lower ball joints.

Popping sound heard coming from driver side front wheel area. I asked the dealer to inspect the vehicle while performing normal maintenance. The service department informed me that both left and right side top and bottom ball joints had failed and that I should immediately have them replaced. The 1999 Dodge Ram 1500 has less than 70000 miles. It has not been driven off road. It primarily has been driven to school and home approximately 6 miles round trip untill 2 years ago. The mileage that is on the vehicle is either in town or interstate. The vehicle has been serviced every 3,000 miles and has had periodic maintenace performed in accordance with the manual. I don't understand unless the parts were defective when the vehicle was purchased new. Seems there is other failures of this type affecting durangos and dakotas.

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Steering was noticeably stiff,had front end checked and found ball joints were froze up,lower joints do not have grease fittings. I was told these were so tight that something would have broke.

Ball joint lubrication impossible; no grease fittings.

Premature lower ball joint failure in Dodge Ram 1500 . Truck has had unusual tire wear since 44k miles and dealer as well as tire shops found no explanation. Wheel bearings and tie rod ends were previously replaced at 68k miles by myself, with right side tie rod severely worn. I assumed the tie rod was the tire wear problem and did not have problems aligning front end until this February. Shortly thereafter, clunk in steering was evident, and handling became erratic. I carefully inspected front end and discovered right side lower ball joint worn to point where it was about to separate from socket. Left side joint is significantly worn as well. Looking back, the ball joints were wearing out at the 44k mile point. Vehicle is driven mainly on highway and in 30 years of driving and 9 vehicles this is the first one to have a ball joint failure in this manner after only 5 years of service. Research on my part has indicated that numerous Dodge truck owners have this problem, onsetting in as little as 20k miles causing the same symptoms as my truck, and if I wasn't so meticulous in performing vehicle maintenance on my own this may well have resulted in a serious accident.

Control arm upper and lower ball joints.

Went to have vehicle inspected to reregister. It was discovered that both upper ball joints and both lower ball joints were bad. Based on several estimates, it will cost me anywhere from $500. -$700. To have this repaired. My truck only has 61,010 miles on it and most of those are highway miles. We have not taken this truck "off-road". This defect could have caused a very serious if not fatal accident if it would not have been found.

While driving the vehicle's steering wheel become loose. The technician serviced the truck and noticed that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

The truck would pull to the right. It had 27,000. Dealer said had to have the ball joint replaced. They refused to cover under warranty. Cost $500. 00. Have been told ball joints should last 100,000. Now I find out the darangos have a problem with the ball joint.

The ball joints are also defective, but this is an 1999 dakota. I have went through eight tres in th front and can hear the ball joints squeak.

The upper and lower ball joints experienced premature failure.

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There is a popping noise when turning to the left. The dealer says the front passenger tire keeps wearing faster. Also, dealer states the ball joints are bad.

There were front suspension/ ball joints problem. The vehicle was diagnosed by independent mechanic.

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