While rotating the tires mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed replacement.

- East Mckeesport, PA, USA

While turning at 15 mph consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front frame. The following parts were replaced on the vehicle: Upper/lower ball joints, tie rods, and bushings.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

Was driving 45 mph hears a noise, like metal to metal. Took vehicle to independent mechanic, who determined that front upper/lower ball joints were coming apart and were unstable. They would need to be replaced.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

Today I am having my upper ball joints replaced on my 1999 Dodge Durango with 56000 miles. My mechanic found the problem during a routine oil change and said they were severely worn. That night I saw the report on cbs news. Add this to the file on the Durango. Thankfully we caught this before there was an accident.

- Huntersville, NC, USA

While driving, consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front driver side ball joints.

- Prairieville, LA, USA

Ball joints were replaced at 85,000 miles. Currently, the cv joints need to be replaced.

- South Easton, MA, USA

To much play in the upper ball joints.

- Pittsburgh, PA, USA

During a vehicle inspection, the mechanic determined the right front upper ball joint was not in compliance and the right front wheel was about to detach from the vehicle. The right front ball joints were replaced, however before the inspection the vehicle showed no signs of ball joint problems.

- Camdenton, MO, USA

There's a grinding noise in the steering wheel when making a left turn or reversing. The mechanic indicated that the right upper ball joint was bad and needed to be replaced.

- Grand Island, NE, USA

Consumer replaced the upper ball joints twice. Also, when brakes were depressed they pulsated. Rotors, pads, calipers, and master cylinder were replaced at least once. Also, transmission was replaced. Lower ball joints were also replaced.

- Coral Springs, FL, USA

Upon having the tires rotated the dealership noticed that the right upper ball joint had a lot of play in it and needed to be replaced. The cause of the failure is yet to be determined.

- East Freedom, PA, USA

Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for an oil change, and mechanic determined that upper ball joints needed replacing due to worn out parts.

- Danville, VA, USA

When driving over bumps front end pulsated. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, and mechanic could not do the alignment because the ball joints were defective.

- Hughesville, MD, USA

Independent shop indicated to the consumer the need to be replaced the lower and upper ball joint.

- Winchester, VA, USA

Consumer took vehicle to dealer for an oil change, and mechanic determined that both upper ball joints needed replacing due to worn out parts.

- Danville, VA, USA

While driving over bumps vehicle made a squeaking noise. Consumer suspected the problem was caused by defective ball joints. Consumer will have the vehicle inspected.

- Denver, CO, USA

Technician noticed that while replacing the front tires all four ball joints wore out prematurely, and needed to be replaced.

- Niles, MI, USA

When my husband took my 1999 Durango 4X4 in for maintenance on the transmission the mechanic stated that the front left upper ball joint was in need of replacement. This was at a Dodge dealer and at no time did the mechanic give any indication that this was an ongoing problem with the Durangos. When I saw the report on cbs news I then realized that my Durango was not safe to drive. I have scheduled to have the ball joints replaced because I can't wait for Chrysler to issue a recall and risk the safety of my family.

- Summerville, SC, USA

While driving at any speed and when turning corners consumer heard a clicking sound coming from the front wheels.

- Bearden, AR, USA

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango that's having upper balljoint problems. You had a news report of this problem accuring with Durango and dakotas. I recently found out this was going on with my vehicle.

- St.Petersburg, FL, USA