Problems with 1999 Dodge Durango TIRES

Dt: in 2003 i had ball joints, upper and lower replaced, also tires were replaced. the arms were replaced prior to that. dealer is now recommending the ball joints and tires be replaced again at cost $1200 for ball joints plus the cost of tires. the dealer had no idea why this would happen. i consumer called manufacturer, and they could not help. the only recall was for the years of 2000-2003, consumer's vehicle recall was 1999. *ak

A loud squeaking noise started coming from the front and rear of the vehicle. also, driver noticed that the tires had uneven wear on the inner side. driver took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both left and right upper and lower ball joints, and all four tires needed to be replaced. *ak. defective ball joints caused vehicle to wander on its own, and float from side to side. also, replaced both inner tie rods. *ak

Ball joint repairs, tires and brakes. *jb

The consumer took the vehicle for an alignment, and the technician stated the lower and upper ball joints needed to be replaced. this would cost about 1,300.*ak while traveling 65 mph, the front left tire completely came apart. consumer had to purchase 2 sets of tires due to the front suspension wearing the tires. consumer would like to be reimbursed for the total of 4 tires purchased. *ph *jb

When i pushased my 1999 dodge durango the brakes was nosiy...took it back to the dealer.they charged me $90.00 to do a brake service.after the brakes was used a couple of times they started making nosie again...took it back and dealer stated that it was the pads and they could not do anything about it. well after that i was fed up with them and took it to a goodyear shop where they replaced the brakes.(stopped the nosie) and also found out the upper ball joints was bad along with the shocks...so they was replaced costing me $1,300.00. so much for the extended warenties that i purchased with the vehicle..the dealer also charged me for fliud after two sensors went out that was located inside the transmission..wich the warenty was to cover the drive train..this vehicle is a 1999 dodge durango 4x4....new tires had to be purchased because of ball joints was bad causeing tires to wear wrong

I own a 1999 dodge durango. i was on my way to work getting on to interstate 75, as i started to accelerate i heard a loud sound from the front right side of my vehicle, at the same time the vehicle was very hard to drive. i pulled over to see what the problem was, when i reached the front of the suv my front right tire was barely dangling from the suv. i had to call aaa to have it flat bedded to a garage. i was lucky that i was only going about 40 mph and not reached the posted speed of 70 mph. *la

After my first week of buying this dodge durango i lost control of my vehicle, it seems the front end two wheels kept on jumping and i could not stop it. it was not ivolved in an accident but i had to jump in another lane which i could have hurt someone. i did jerk my neck and had to take some iburfrofen for awhile. it also seems the brakes are real touchy. i had my durango for two years and still afraid to drive it because its a dangerous vehicle. i also witness another person this week driving her durango well as she turned the corner she lost controll of hers also and i told my daughter thats what happen to me my first time driving mine, im glad i had a witness because no one beleived me when i told them my story. anyway i beleave its the front suspension you have to be real carefull when you turn and brake. thanks for listenning to me. oh yeah mine is a 1999.*ak

Failed vehicle inspection 9/20/01 for low ball joints, (mileage=15,730), vehicle to harr dodge 9/22/01 to 9/28/01 for repair, harr dodge stated repair not needed because "ball joint play with-in specs" per service manual (mileage=15,746). vehicle failed inspection (retest) 10/11/01 for "bad ball joints" (mileage=15,953). vehicle to sumner's getty/auto repair station, leicester, ma. on 11/18/01 (mileage=16,614) stated "needs two tires (feathering), and ball joints, upper and lower".. *ak

Vehicle would not go into 4 wheel drive or 4 low. it stays in 2 wheel drive. delaer put a brand new transfer case, and it still would not work. front tire to rear tire is 5/8 of a inch difference, causing it not to engage. dealer is not sure if the problem will work unless new tires are put on. consumer will have to buy tires to see if remedy will work.*ak

Tread separation from the carcuss and sudden loss of air and vehicle control. *ak (dot number: mn60 k60v tiresize: 10.5r15lt)

I exited a highway on an off ramp. my speed had dropped to 50mph when i heard the rear tire begin to flop and saw it begin to smoke heavily. upon examining the tire i found that the tread had seperated from the belts for approx. half of the circumference of the tire. it was a clean seperation with no rubber left on the belts of the tire where the seperation had occured. we had been driving for approx. 40 minutes at 65mph before the incident occured.( dot number: tire size: 31x10.5r15 )

Two front have bubbles and tread is completely worn out. rear tires show excessive tread wear. original tire equipment on a 1999, dodge, durango. tire mileage about 20,000. please list tire size and dot # if possible.*ak

The 1999 dodge durango was purchased from south oak dodge in south holland, ill. it was purchased as a demo with a few thousand miles on it. since that time i have returned to the dealer on several different occasions for an oil change and filter and to report squeaking in the left front tire. i was told that it just needed lubrication. each time after changing my oil they would lubricate the wheels. i also explained that the noise was worse when i turned the corner and if i had to use the four wheel drive it was difficult to turn. i also explained that the tires were worn on the inside and on occasion it looked like the left front tire was going to fall off. my complaint was dismissed when the service manager said "oh that's not going to happen " shortly thereafter he said the tire had a slow leak and that he would put a plug in it. my complaints were often dismissed. my car only has 57,000 miles on it. this morning i heard the news regarding the ball bearings on the dodge durango. in addition to the above this particular carrier will provide a temporary solution to a problem until your warranty expires. when you return you are charged s maximum amount to correct a problem that occurred while the car was under warrenty. this happened to my boyfriend who has a 1998 one ton pickup quad seats four door dodge 24 valve turbo engine 3800 dooley. the red engine light kept coming on. we took it in to have the problem fixed. the next day we were told that there was no major problem. not more than 3 blocks away the lightt came on again. we returned to the service departmennt. the manager stated "oh i'ts probably just a sensor problem". if you continue to have problems bring it back in. the red light continued to stay on. three months later the truck began to run poorly. we took it back to the dealer. the service departmennt stated that he need a valve job that would cost $1,800.00. further the extended warrenty had just expired.*ak

Consumer had found a problem with tires and suspension. technician had found that shock asorber was not supporting vehicle in front. also tires will wear out and front of vehicle will sink, and rear tire will not help. *ak *jb

The treads flew off 2 tires while driving, b.f. goodrich lifesaver a/w 225/75r15. nlm

The tread separated from the sidewall on a goodyear wrangler lt/s tire (31 10.5r 15lt) dot# mn60k60v498 and caused damage to the rim. *slc

When driving 65 mph the left rear goodyear tires model 31-1050r15 blewout, causing poor steering control. consumer has contacted the dealer. owner contacted goodyear, they refused to pay for replacements, so owner had to pay for them. *ak.et.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 20 mph, the vehicle veered to the left and the power assist pulled to the right. the contact heard a loud noise and smoke appeared under the hood. in addition, the vehicle was not running properly and the brakes overheated with a burning odor. the contact observed severe tire wear. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and the vehicle was repaired. on over 20 separate occasions, the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for the same issues; however, the failures still persist. the vin was unknown. the failure mileage was 20,000 and current mileage was 122,000.

Tires has uneven wear. the front shock were also replaced. the consumer continued to have problems with the tires and suspension. *jb

Right front tire blowout, causing vechicle into360 degree spin, tires cameoff rims (dot number: na tiresize: 31-1050-15)