Five problems related to front suspension lower ball joint have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Stratus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Stratus. While performing an oil change, the contact noticed that the lower ball joint and control arms were rusted. The contact stated that the lower ball joints and control arms were replaced four months ago. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 74,000.
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Stratus. While driving 5 mph the contact heard a loud noise coming from the front passenger's side wheel. The contact's relative inspected the vehicle and determined the ball joints were broken. The dealer has not diagnosed the vehicle. There was recall 97v201000 concerning the lower ball joints for 1997 vehicles. The contact stated that this vehicle should be included in the recall.
Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. When turning corners heard a popping sound on driver side. This action occurred at all speeds.
While driving out of the driveway upper and lower driver's side ball joints broke without prior warning.
I begain to have a grinding noise when I turned and then, my half-shaft fell out of my transmission, causing me to have to replace my half shaft and lower control arm. That stuff is not cheap.