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really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 3 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 100 / 99
- Average Mileage:
- 61,196 miles
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Vehicle was taken to the dealer for service of the brakes. Mechanic determined that upper and lower ball joints and tie rod had to be replaced.
- Tabernacle, NJ, USA
I have a 1999 Dodge Durango with 39000 and the ball joints are bad. Also the braking system seems to be failing, it grabs unatrally hard. I have also experienced an engine oil pressure problem.
- Auburn, WA, USA
While driving over bumps, the vehicle would shake, making it very difficult for the driver to control the vehicle. The consumer noticed that the vehicle was to the right. The service dealer stated that the upper/lower ball joints and the inner tie rods were prematurely worn and an alignment would have been of no help. The service dealer recommended a replacement of the worn parts as the problem would only get worse and would become a safety issue. The consumer was informed the vehicle needed brakes.
- Salina, KS, USA
The ball joints wore out on the vehicle. The consumer also had problems with the rotors, drums, worn brake pads and bald tires. The consumer bought this vehicle two weeks ago and the dealer promised that various problems would be fixed but has not honored his promise (PE 03-032 front susp. Upper ball joint failure).
- Sonora, CA, USA
While on the highway, my Durango suddenly pulled to the left. All attempts to steer or use the brakes failed and my car went into a spin and hit the barrier wall of a bridge two times. The police report states that the cause of crash is that the driver "lost control of her vehicle when the left rear tire/rim separated from the axle."
- Oakland, NJ, USA
PE 03-032, front suspension upper ball joints: Front upper ball joints have completely worn out. Also, the brakes did not engage properly.
- Worcester, MA, USA
When I purchased the vehicle in June of 2002. The upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced. The vehicle had 49,000 miles on it. The cost was over $900. Less than a year later, at 62,000 miles the upper ball joint and tie rod ends and brakes and rotors need replaced.
- Blairsville, PA, USA
When the driver applied the brake while driving at a low speed the brake pedal went to the floor. The vehicle coasted to a stop.
- Guaynabo, PR, USA
After the brakes were serviced they continued to squeak upon applying the brake pedal. The loud squeak seems to get become worse over time.
- Hampton, VA, USA
Stop abruptedly on dry roads under 45 mph and the consumer thinks that the front brakes locked up and the vehicle skid into the intersection. Dealer said nothing wrong with the brakes.
- Henderson, NV, USA
Front ball joints/steering arm failure, brake failure, causing loss of steering and brakes to lock up, steering arms replaced three times, on both sides. Rear leaf spring snapped when vehicle was 3 months old. Steering wheel locks up when vehicle is shut off, and cannot be unlocked in certain positions with key.
- Plymouth, MA, USA
When the brakes were applied, they locked up, which caused extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident.. at 81,000 miles the engine failed, and the master cylinder, brake booster and lines leaked.
- San Antonio, TX, USA
Consumer states, when he apllied the brakes is a intermitently brake light. Dealer inspected the vehicle and told consumer has to replace the ABS module relay switch.
- Whittier, CA, USA
- Suwanee, GA, USA