10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,143 miles

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1999 Dodge Durango suspension problems

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1999 Dodge Durango Owner Comments (Page 27 of 42)

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problem #304

Jan 202004

(reported on)

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

During a vehicle state inspection mechanic found the upper and lower ball joints were wornout. Also the transfer case was not shifting properly.

- Winthrop, ME, USA

problem #303

Dec 182003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,150 miles
After seeing the news articles on tv, we had the ball joints on our Durango checked and we were told that all four needed to be replaced. We did not want to have an accident and be one of the fatalities due to this very dangerous situation. We went ahead and replaced them in hopes that there will be a recall. We request that you do a recall. Also, the back latch rattles very loudly and we cannot make it stop.

- Plymouth, NE, USA

problem #302

Dec 012003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Upper ball joint wore out too soon auto had 50,000 miles. I was told to replace them when I had new tire installed.

- Chicago, IL, USA

problem #301

Dec 302003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 66,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

All 4 ball joints bad at 66000 miles.

- Uxbridge, MA, USA

problem #300

Jan 092004

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1999 Dodge Durango purchased new needing both upper/lower ball joints and tie rods replaced at 56,000 miles due to excessive wear.

- Sturgeon Bay, WI, USA

problem #299

Jan 072003

Durango 8-cyl

  • miles
The vehicle was taken to the dealership for an inspection, and the mechanic informed the consumer that the upper ball joints failed.

- Joppa, MD, USA

problem #298

Aug 102003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango that I purchased about seven months ago, it had 69,000 miles. About a month later the front ball joints, upper & lower, were bad also the control arm bushings are bad. I believe this is a manufacturer defect. I tried to find these parts to repair my vehicle, but there are no replacement parts available at our local autostores. I believe these parts should be recalled... thank you very much... steve kennett.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #297

Jan 082004

(reported on)

Durango

  • 73,000 miles
Front end shook very hard at high speeds. Took vehicle to dealer, and they replaced the left and right lower and upper ball joints.

- Kingsville, MD, USA

problem #296

Jan 072004

(reported on)

Durango

  • miles
While driving vehicle made a squeaking noise. Took vehicle to mechanic and mechanic stated the ball joints were defective.

- Warner Robins, GA, USA

problem #295

Dec 202003

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
Vehicle continuously pulled to the right while driving. Dealership was unable to perform a front alignment due to premature wear of the upper ball joints. Also, steering column was defective.

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #294

Jan 072004

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem.

- Havre De Grace, MD, USA

problem #293

Jan 062004

Durango 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 124,000 miles
While driving at any speed consumer heard noise from the front end. Independent shop indicated the need to replace upper and lower ball joints.

- Rehoboth Beach, DE, USA

problem #292

Jan 052004

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles
Dealer replaced the driver's side upper and lower ball joints at 33000 miles and at 75000 miles.

- Franklin, WI, USA

problem #291

Dec 242003

Durango

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,230 miles
While driving driver heard a grinding noise in the front end. When turning left or right vehicle shimmied. Took vehicle to the dealer, and they replaced the ball joints on the left and right sides.

- Gretna, NE, USA

problem #290

Aug 262003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,304 miles
Problems with ball joints resulting in vibration in front end of vehicle. There was movement in the ball joints and they were all replaced.

- New Castle, DE, USA

problem #289

Jan 022004

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1999 Dodge Durango 4WD, 65000 miles. Upper and lower ball joints have nearly 1/4 inch play in them. Pops and clunks especially when turning.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #288

Dec 192003

Durango

  • 50,000 miles
Mechanic was unable to perform a front end alignment because the upper ball joints wore out prematurely.

- Wilmette, IL, USA

problem #287

Dec 172003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,551 miles
A block after I changed from full-time 4 wheel drive to 2 wheel drive, I heard a loud pop in the area of the front right wheel and it started pulling hard to the right as a result of the front right tire dragging. I took it directly to the dealer (mark roberts motors). They took 2 to 3 days trying to figure out why the front end was binding up but not when it was on the lift. I mentioned I heard reports about problems with the ball joints and the next day they told me that both the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger sides needed to be replaced as well as the driver side tie rod. The repairs and alignment cost $1026 and appear to have resolved the problem. The mileage at that time was 63551.

- Bartlesville, OK, USA

problem #286

Dec 302003

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
Upon inspection of the truck the mechanic confirmed that both upper ball joints were prematurely worn and needed to be replaced. Please provide any additional details.

- Slidell, LA, USA

problem #285

Sep 202003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,905 miles
Premature failure of upper and lower ball joints on 1999 Dodge Durango at 60,905 miles.

- Plano, TX, USA

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