Three problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1996 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 10 mph, the front drivers side tire separated from the vehicle, struck the curve and traveled into traffic. The police were contacted and a report was filed. The vehicle was later towed to the contact's residence. An independent mechanic inspected the vehicle and advised her that the lower ball joints separated from the socket. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised her that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 09e056000 (suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint). The failure and current mileages were approximately 116,000. The VIN was unavailable.
Consumer received recall 97 v 201 000 concerning lower control arm. While driving 10 mph the right wheel collapsed due to lower ball joint failure. Dealer was notified.
Lost control of steering because tie-rod balljoint separated from the control arm, nearly causing a crash, vehicle inspected under recall 97v-201 1/7/98, no problem found, owner requesting reimbursement for replacement of right and left tie rod ends. Cj.