10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 32,597 miles
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The ball joints wore out prematurely. Sometimes, the steering wheel jerked out of the driver's hand, and there was a clanking noise in the front end. Also, power door locks worked intermittently.
- Mount Sinai, NY, USA
When turning the vehicle in either direction a noise was heard coming from the front. Vehicle was taken to dealer five times, but dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. Consumer suspected that ball joints caused the noise.
- Summerville, SC, USA
2000 Dodge Durango. Both front ball joints and right front wheel bearing and U joint have all had to be replaced. This is owned by our business, myers insurance, Inc. Mileage was 57898 work on U joint was done 11-24-03 at roy's Dodge
- Clarks, NE, USA
Consumer will provide information on the ball joints.
- Mccutchenville, OH, USA
When driving over bumps a squeaking noise was heard coming from the front end of vehicle. Consumer suspected the problem related to ball joints, based on a tv report.
- Colorado Springs, CO, USA
When turning in either direction a grinding noise was heard. The cause of the problem had not been determined, but the consumer suspected defective ball joints could be the cause.
- Albuquerque, NM, USA
Dealership informed consumer that front upper ball joints were worn out. Consumer was not having any problems at this time.
- Gray, TN, USA
I have a 2000 Dodge Durango and I am having an annoying squeaking sound from the front end and thought it was my shocks, so I had new shocks installed and it didn't fix the problem. I heard on the news where alot of other people are having the same problem and that it has to do with the ball joints going bad. I do not feel that I should have to pay to have this repaired due to apparently there is a defect or there wouldn't be so many people having the same problem.
- St Albans, WV, USA
While driving the tires felt as though they were going to separate from vehicle. After dealership inspected the vehicle they determined that ball joints failed. Consumer immediately parked vehicle until some repairs were made.
- Mcrae, AR, USA
Ball joints have worn out prematurely.
- San Clemente, CA, USA
Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Consumer was getting an oil change and it was determined that ball joints needed to be replaced.
- La Grange, TX, USA
I had to replace a ball joint on a 2000 Dodge Durango with 23,000 miles. I had to take it upon my self after reading the article in usa today.I have also call Dodge national twice to no avail.
- Omaha, NE, USA
Upper and lower ball joints unusual wear, replaced at 70000 miles. Also dealer and oil change place said sludge in engine. I regularly change my oil, the intake maniford gasket blew and caused engine to knock and have sludge. Speed sensor in rear axle went bad, causing speedometer and ABS system failure.
- Milford, OH, USA
Upper and lower ball joints prematurely worn out. Truck had only 40,000 miles.
- Ewing, VA, USA
Ball joint failure. It appears this is of epidemic proportion and potentially very dangerous for both the driver, passengers, and other vehichles.
- Forest, VA, USA
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for replacement of tires, and mechanic noticed that all four tires were defective and worn out due to wheel alignment. Also, both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
- Olathe, KS, USA
Ball joints on 2000 Dodge Durango worn out at 47,000 miles.
- Lumberton , TX, USA
I had to have the front ball joints replaced in my 2000 Dodge Durango because it was difficult to control the steering. It was incredibly loose. When I had it repaired I was told there were 110 sets of these on back order because so many of them had to be replaced.
- Carmel, IN, USA
2000 Dodge Durango 35,000 miles. Drivers front upper & lower ball joints had to be replaced. Several mechanics looked at them and stated they were dangerous and would not inspect vehicle. Dodge dealership brushed it off saying they were within guidelines. We paid to have them replaced ourselves.
- Waterbury, VT, USA
- Omaha, NE, USA