10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
6 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,221 miles

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problem #162

Feb 172004

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wearing of ball joints in 2000 Dodge Durango.

- Vinton, VA, USA

problem #161

Sep 092003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
Left front ball joint wore out at 70,000 miles. Started at 50,000 miles. Alot of clunking when turning.

- Camano Island, WA, USA

problem #160

Jan 262004

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
2000 Dodge Durango 4X4 upper right ball joint severely worn, had to replace.

- Buda, TX, USA

problem #159

Feb 112004

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
While parking consumer heard a loud noise coming through the steering wheel. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, and mechanic determined upper ball joints needed to be replaced.

- Westville, NJ, USA

problem #158

Feb 012003

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 71,272 miles
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

problem #157

Feb 032004

Durango

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to the dealership for inspection, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints failed.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #156

Jul 232003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,000 miles
Upper and lower ball joints prematurely worn out. Truck had only 40,000 miles.

- Ewing, VA, USA

problem #155

Jan 222004

(reported on)

Durango

  • 38,000 miles
Front end was making noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership they determined that the upper ball joints broke.

- Absecon, NJ, USA

problem #154

Jan 222004

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
I have a family of five and bought a Durango to safely Transport them. I am starting to hear the front supension creeking and popping. Being no stranger to automobiles I am sure it is the balljoints. I dont have to pay a mechanic to tell me that. Dodge must recall this it is not safe and it will hurt their sales if they don't

- El Mirage, AZ, USA

problem #153

Nov 152003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 44,000 miles
During a routine vichicle inspection, it was brought to my attention by the machanic that there was excessive upper ball joint wear and that replace ment of the upper ball joints might be required. The 2000 Dodge Durango has approximately 45,000 miles which is too soon for upper ball joints to be wearing out.

- Newtown, PA, USA

problem #152

Jan 212004

Durango

  • miles
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

problem #151

Jan 202004

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
While driving a knocking noise was heard coming from the front end. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that upper ball joints wore out prematurely.

- Spokane, WA, USA

problem #150

Jul 062002

Durango

  • 17,000 miles
Upper ball joints failed at 17,000 miles.

- Middlebury, CT, USA

problem #149

Jan 202004

Durango

  • miles
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

problem #148

Jan 142004

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles
The front end shakes real bad when the brake pedal is pressed and when the vehicle reaches high speeds. The ball joints were checked and replaced, it solved the problem, noticed the problem when I purchased the vehicle in March of last year and the dealer said that it normal for a Dodge. The brake pedal was very sensitive and when it was pressed felt like the rotors where warped.

- Arlington, WA, USA

problem #147

Mar 012001

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 20,000 miles
I have a 2000 Dodge Durango and have had to replace the upper ball joint four times in the past three years. There is a constant squeaking noise which becomes louder when hitting a bump or turning the wheel. A dealership had fixed it the first time and then had to replace it again only days later, stating that it was a defect from the manufacturer. It has become a repetitive problem, starting at only 20,000 miles and continuing on. *

- Wellsville, OH, USA

problem #146

Jan 142004

Durango 8-cyl

  • 47,000 miles
Ball joints on 2000 Dodge Durango worn out at 47,000 miles.

- Lumberton , TX, USA

problem #145

Nov 162003

Durango 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 49,780 miles
Front upper ball joint failure drivers side. Front power door lock drivers side.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #144

Dec 222003

Durango 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
I was notified by concern relatives that they had watch on tv that Durangos were having a problem with the ball joint. I brought my vehicle in to the dealership for them to look at. The dealer said I had exactly 6 weeks or less before it would have failed. My Durango is a 2000 with 69,000 miles. It carries children every day. We live in a rural area. Although the road is paved, the road is dangerous. Because of your notification you saved us from having an accident that probably we would have not surrived because of the terrain. Please continue to notify people. I called up chrystler and filed a complaint. They truly do not feel that there is a problem let alone that most people who drive Durangos carries children. I go in on Monday, 2 hours away to get my vehicle fix at approximately $500. But what is cost when it comes to lives. Please continue this recall. Thank you.

- Shelter Cove, CA, USA

problem #143

Sep 172003

Durango 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles
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

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