At very low mileages independent shop replaced the lower and upper ball joints at consumer's expense. Dealer notified.

- West Des Moines, IA, USA

Ball joint failure.

- Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. Consumer later noticed there were no grease fittings on the ball joints.

- Spencerville, IN, USA

Upper and lower ball joints failed at 62,000 miles, and had to be replaced.

- Woodbridge, VA, USA

Ball joint failure on my 1999 Dodge durnago.

- South Bend, IN, USA

While driving, the consumer heard a cracking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints were defective. Dealer recommended not driving the vehicle.

- Graham, NC, USA

The consumer stated that the upper ball joints were on the verge of falling out. The consumer had numerous front end alignments which did not help the tire wear. The lower ball joints failed as well.

- Gate City, VA, USA

Steering shook violently and became hard. Then, noise came from the front wheel. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by technician, and technician determined that ball joints needed replacement.

- Strasburg, OH, USA

While backing out of the driveway at less than 5 mph right front wheel separated without any indication from the truck. This caused the truck to drop to the ground immediately. After the truck was inspected consumer was informed that the problem was due to upper ball joints wearing out.

- Ironton, MN, USA

After having serviced the vehicl technician determined that upper ball joints needed replacement.

- Rocky Mount, VA, USA

While having vehicle serviced technician determined that right upper and lower ball joint needed replacement.

- Fredericktown, MO, USA

A service call found that the ball joints on our 1999 Dodge Durango were worn and should be replaced. We had our vechicle checked because of reports done by cbs news where there had been a number of incidents where worn ball joints on newer model Durangos had caused wheels to fly off while on the road. The news report on cbs indicated an NHTSA had been receiving complaints and had been investigating this defect.

- Lincoln, NE, USA

While driving 55 mph, the rear driver side wheel sheared off. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over to the shoulder. Driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer for an inspection. The mechanic replaced the upper ball joints.

- Saint Charles, IL, USA

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for ball joint problem. At 42,000 miles upper and lower ball joints were worn out, and were replaced by mechanic.

- Florissant, CO, USA

Upper ball joints failed, causing severe damage to the lower ball joints and the tie rod end.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

The vehicle was inspected by two dealers. Both dealers determined that the front upper and lower ball joints wore out and the front tires were about to detach from the vehicle.

- Pueblo, CO, USA

The upper and lower ball joints, the tie rod ends and the sway bar have been replaced twice. Also the front hubs have been replaced three times. The dealer cannot determine why the parts keep failing after a short period of time.

- Milbridge, ME, USA

Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership to be inspected, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints and tie rods were wearing out prematurely.

- New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

I had to replace the upper ball joints (both sides) on my 99 Durango when it had @ 50,000 miles. Brand new set of tires was wearing on the inside, took it to a mechanic and he said the ball joints were so bad he would not drive it across town. Replaced both ball joints and replaced tires. Then on Feb. 20,2004 with 93,000 miles on it the transmission went out. Spent $600 on ball joints, $350 on tires, and $3,200 on a transmission.

- St. Joseph, MO, USA

When driving at low speed, backing up or turning the wheels, the vehicle produced a loud knocking noise. The dealer stated that there was no defect.

- Sugar Grove, IL, USA