Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint Problems of 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.

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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.

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.

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Right lower ball joint separated from the control arm.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving and making a turn, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the front driver side lower control arm and ball joint needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and two weeks later the clicking noise recurred. The vehicle was taken back to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed that the control arm was cracked. The control arm and ball joint was replaced for a second time and two weeks later the failure recurred for a third time. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 191,300.

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There are two recalls on the same model/year of my car (10e0959000 and 09e056000). In August, 2013 an automotive repairman told me that the problem with my vehicle is that the car needs a front control arm and lower ball joint. This is directly related to the two recalls. But I was told by a Dodge dealer that my VIN # does not have any recalls. How is it determined that only some vehicles are included in the recall and not others? it is too much of a coincidence that my vehicle has the exact same malfunctions as in the two recalls. How do I get my VIN # added to the recall list?.

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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.

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The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that there was a loud, abnormal noise from the front end of the vehicle when attempting a turn or when driving at any speed. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic. The vehicle was inspected and the failure was located at the front passenger's side lower ball joint. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000 and the current mileage was 132,100.

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The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving approximately 2 mph, attempted to make a left turn when he suddenly heard a loud clunk underneath the vehicle. The contact stopped and noticed that the front passenger side tire sheared and the lower ball joint had fractured. The vehicle was towed to the owners home and was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 129,906.

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I was at the store just left about to get on the highway to pick up speed with my kids and myself being pregnant when my right wheel folded and scared the life out of us after holding up traffic and thank god I did not get on the highway. The mechanic advised me that my lower control arm and lower ball joint broke and causing my steering wheel to losen up causing my vehicle to go to the right and could of caused me to be in a serious accident if I woudl of picked up speed with my kids in the car. I was not notified of the recall by email or by the used car dealership I bought this car from and still paying on it. I had it repaired and still makes a horrible noise and fear that the left side may also do the same while I'm on the highway.

Lower ball joint/ control arm defective. No extenuating circumstances or unusual wear on the vehicle to precipitate this problem. The same defective part was seen on other 2000 Dodge Stratus vehicles with applicable recalls. My vehicle has the same problem but based on my VIN number the recall does not yet apply. The problem has been diagnosed at steve white Dodge dealership in newton, nc. The parts are still in place on my vehicle at this point.

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Stratus. The contact was pulling into a parking lot at approximately 10 mph when he heard a loud noise outside the vehicle. The front control arm lower ball joint had fallen. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop but the vehicle had not been diagnosed when the complaint was filed. The contact called the dealership but was informed that he would have to be pay a diagnostic fee to have the vehicle inspected. The current and failure mileages were approximately 77,000.

Lower ball joint recall.

The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Stratus coupe. While making a right turn, the vehicle accelerated, and she heard a loud noise. She contacted a local towing company who confirmed that the front lower control arm and ball joint were fractured. The manufacturer advised the contact to have the vehicle towed to the dealer and offered to assume liability for a small percentage of the repairs. The contact was not satisfied with the offer and would like the manufacturer to cover the entire repair cost. The failure and the current mileages were 56,000.

The contact owns a 2005 Dodge Stratus. The contact stated that while driving at 20 mph, the right front wheel suddenly broke off. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where the contact was informed that the ball joint was not lubed at the factory which caused the wheel to break off. The contact felt that the failure was related to recall 09e056000 (suspension: front: control arm lower ball joint). The VIN was unavailable at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 78,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Stratus. Within a period of 4 years, the ball joints and lower control arm were replaced a total of 3 times. Recently, she was advised the ball joints and lower control arm would need to be replaced a 4th time. The manufacturer was contacted and advised they would not assist due to high mileage of the vehicle. The vehicle was outside of factory warranty. The failure mileage was 86,000 and the current was 120,000.

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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.

Have had this 2000 Dodge Stratus which daughter has driven for 5 years now it is on it's fourth transmission since purchasing and numerous other repairs, all soft plugs replaced, originals were made from pot metal, replaced with brass. Numerous alignment problems. But just last month daughter was driving and noticed a severe scrapping noise all of a sudden, she thought it might be brakes wearing out. Upon inspection it was the lower control arm rubbing against the inside of the front passenger side wheel. Lower ball joint had given away and the entire control arm was now resting inside of the wheel. 2000 & 2001 Dodge Stratus unsafe at any speed.

The contact stated while driving felt a slight bump while turning the wheels. He took the vehicle to a dealership, where they found it was the right side lower ball joints that where worn out. Repairs will be made at the contact's expense.

Lower ball joint failure (separation) on right front of 2002 Dodge Stratus, pulling in to driveway, under normal driving conditions.

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.

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.

After the recall regarding the lower ball joint was repaired, it then failed. Recall # 97 v 201 000.

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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.

The lower control arms and ball joints were replaced due to corrosion, however upon leaving dealership, consumer was informed by a service manager that part was under recall(#750) the service manage advised consumer to request reimbursement from Chrysler, consumer contacted Chrysler and was informed that the part was know to be defective and to send in all documentation, consumer then received a letter stating that he had not met the required conditions of the recall, consumer states he complied the with control arms inspection per recall on Dec 15, 1998 but at that time there was no immediate problem.

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.

Recall work on the lower control arm denied to consumer from dealership.

Consumer states that the recall remedy did not correct the problem which has reoccurred. Recall number 97v210000. Please give any further details.

The dealership is providing incorrect information about the recall for the lower control arm 97 v 201 000. The dealership is indicating that if they repair the control arm as stated in the recall, it will cause damage to the sway bar. There also some discrepancy about whether or not the VIN is part within the remedy scope. The vehicle's ball joints were replaced at the consumer's expense. The consumer request reimbursement.