Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2006 Dodge Stratus

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, she heard an abnormal sound coming from the front passenger’s side of the vehicle. The contact stated that she parked and inspected the vehicle and became aware of the control arm on the ground, the tire pushed away from the vehicle, and bolts and screws on the ground underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving in reverse at 5 mph, the front driver's side completely collapsed toward the ground. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that grease was not applied to the lower ball joint. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where the front lower control arm and universal axle were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 37,000. The VIN was unavailable. Js.

Right lower ball joint separated from the control arm.