While driving 50 mph, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle and drove it to a tire shop for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper and lower ball joint were worn out and needed to be replaced.

- South Point, OH, USA

Replaced upper and lower ball joints on both sides and replaced hub bearings on both sides on are 1999 Dodge Durango. Our Durango had 66,500 miles on it at the time we replaced the parts.

- Wauseon, OH, USA

Inner and outer tie rods both sides need to be replaced. Upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. Tires prematurely worn due to front end falling apart. "Dodge dealer says vehicle could loose control or wheel fall off if not replaced. Dodge dealer also said should be a factory recall due to safety and number of complaints but said too expensive to move on without being ordered to correct issues." $1,951 not including cost of tires.

- Gilroy, CA, USA

Shaking and shimmy in the front end when driving on roads front end would shake uncontrollably, need to replace both side of upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends all was worn out at 80000 miles also transmission wouldn't shift, speed sensor bad on transmission, old parts available certified mech did replacement and had to have it re-aligned.

- Greensboro, PA, USA

Upper and lower ball joint failure at 55,000 which resulted in tire failure went to dealership had complete service check dealership said there was no problem. Always having vechicle serviced every 3000 miles. Up to 75000 miles-no problem. At 76000 miles could not get front wheel aligment-due to ball joints wore out-but yet dealership always stating vehicle was in good condition nothing wrong "???"

- Concord, CA, USA

While driving V approximately at 35 mph front tires were squeaking. Had taken vehicle to dealership to have tires rotated. Mechanic noticed, after placing vehicle on hoist, that the inside front tires were being gouged by the front ball joints. Also, that the front ball joints were about to break. The ball joints had been repaired.

- Sherman, TX, USA

I just had all 4 ball joints in my 1999 Dodge Durango replaced. I only know 2 other people that own this vehichle and they have both had to replace the same parts long before you should need to.

- Wilmington, MA, USA

I had to have the ball joints replaced at 61000 miles. The repairer said that he had seen an inordininate number of Durangos and dakotas with the same problem.

- Sullivan's Island, SC, USA

Problems with ball joints on 1999 Dodge Durango. There have been a number of cases where the tire had fallen off of the vehicle as a result. The consumer requested his money back.

- Schenectady, NY, USA

While turning corners, the consumer heard a knocking and grinding sound coming from the front end. The dealer found that the ball joints were worn and the transmission need to be replaced.

- Clearfield, UT, USA

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection. The mechanic inspected the vehicle and noticed that both upper and ball joints were loose and worn out. The consumer stated that a family down the street with the same vehicle are having the same problem.

- Medina, OH, USA

At 50,000 miles the upper and lower ball joints failed. Please provide additional information.

- North Royalton, OH, USA

Consumer stated that when he took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance he was told by the mechanic that lower ball joints were loose. Also, wheel could fall off. Consumer called the manufacturer, and was given a hard time. Consumer felt that manufacturer should have given the problem some consideration, and repair T vehicle before there was a crash, and someone would get hurt or killed.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

Upper and lower ball joint in 1999 Durango. Dealer stated they needed to be replaced. My vehicle only had 60,000 miles on it at the time.

- Blue Springs, MO, USA

Consumer noticed that while driving, vehicle rode roughly. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

- Shawnee Mission, KS, USA

Complaint regarding the ball joints on a 1999 Dodge Durango. The vehicles transmission was replaced at 50000 miles. Now the vehicle ball joints are failing prematurely. The consumer would like to know how long it will take to recall this problem.

- Unknown, DC, USA

I am having he same "bad ball joints" issue as other filers in my 1999 Dodge Durango. Please make me #82.

- Palm Beach Gardens, FL, USA

The technician determined the need to replace the ball joints. An independent shop replaced on two occasion, both sides, the lower and upper ball joints at very low mileage. The pitman arm was replaced, shocks were installed because they displayed a bouncy/mushy ride.

- Corona Del Mar, CA, USA

The consumer had the vehicle inspected by a technician who determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.

- Cape Girardeau, MO, USA

The owner took the vehicle into the dealership for inspection; the mechanic informed the owner that the upper ball joints have failed. Dealership replaced both upper and lower ball joints.

- Naperville, IL, USA