1999 DODGE Durango

Without any warning, and on 3 separate occasions my 1999 Dodge 4×4, Durango completely shutdown while driving. After the first incident, w/the ABS and engine light on the vehicle was taken to a Dodge dealer for service. It was found that a speed sensor needed replacing, this was done. Approximately 4 days later while driving on New York Ave. In Washington DC, the Durango again completely shut down, on this occasion and subsequent ones, no warning lights were shown, no evidence was given that vehicle was about to shut down. On the last occasion Sept 17, 2003 it again shutdown while driving approximately 45 mph on Leesburg Pike in Falls Church VA. Unlike the other 2 occasions this time it would not restart, although the engine attempted to turnover. It had to be towed, where it is currently undergoing another diagnosic, currently I am awaiting a call from the service technician.Additionally the car has 87,256 miles and 3 years old, the back windows are not working due to a failed power housing unit for the windows. The approximate cost is $500 for repairs.

When I sent this email to you, I thought the problem was with the brakes. I took the car to my mechanic who informed me that the problem is caused from the transfer case. The car started to make a humming sound at around 56,000 miles. I had the car in the shop cause the ball joints went bad. The car had around 56,934 miles on it then and they were told the car was making this sound. The car dealer said there is nothing wrong with the car. At around 63,000 it started to get louder and that is when I took it to my mechanic who told me the transfer case is causing the problem. It is going to cost around 1,700.00 to have a new one put on. I called Chrysler and was told there is no recalls on this part and it is my problem not theirs. My mechanic said this is not the first one he has repaired and no one is standing behind this part. If you can share this with other people who have a Durango, maybe you will find out there are others out there with the same problem.Thank you for listing to my problem.

We just had the right hub bearing changed in may 2003. Now the same bearing is bad again and the tie rod ends are going bad and the upper and lower ball joints (these problems are on both the left and right side) It just seems to me that this is an awful lot of problems for a truck that is only 4 yrs old. The extended warrenty I bought on it doesn’t cover any thing but the hub bearings. We bought this because we needed a family size vehichle, now I’m afraid to put my kids in it.

we have had this vehicle less than two weeks. we were completely unaware of the problems associated with it until i went online tonight. my husband, daughter and i were on the highway and a knocking started in the engine, then the oil pressure dropped to zero. we had it towed back to dealer and are waiting for them to try and blame us but after looking on the internet for a while it seems clear that we have been duped. i have read no less than 690 other reports of this and other problems so far and am joining class action suits as i find them. thieves!

upper ball joint on right side, very loose didn’t pass stateinspection… I HAD JUST HEARD OF A NEW MEDIA REPORT NO MORE THAN A WEEK AGO REGARDING A PROBLEM OF BALL JOINTS SNAPING. I CAN’T GET ANY IMFORMATION FROM RECALL CENTER OR DEALERSHIPS… THANK YOU

Transmission went out suddenly. We noticed it making a whining noise when shifted into reverse. This stopped when shifted into Drive. After approx. two days the noise stayed in drive. Changed the fan belt and checked other minor things. Read manuals and suspected trans trouble, took it in and it needed to be rebuilt. The pan was filled with pieces of metal. We also had to have the left upper ball joint replaced at 55,548 miles, this was going on a long time and caused significant tire wear.

This vehicle is simply a problem. The latest is sludge in the engine. Chrysler said it was improper maintenance. Can\’t do better than every 3000 miles. There is only 43,000 miles on this vehicle. No way sludge should be a problem. Now it sits in my driveway until I figure out what to do. Vehicle also burns up a half gallon of antifreeze about every 3000 miles. Dealership ship said it wasn\’t leaking and must evaporate through cap. Speedometer does not work until a speed of 30 mph is reached. Brake light in dash is on, but brake system is working properly. Chrysler is obviously a company that doesn\’t stand behind their vehicles. Hey Toyota owned up to their sludge problem, what\’s the deal Chrysler?

The right rear window motor had to be replaced since it abruptly stopped working. But the real problems are with the car all of a sudden dying while driving normally on the road, causing the power steering and brakes to fail making it almost impossible to steer out of harms way if you find yourself admist a lot of traffic. Once the car dies it usually starts right back up again after a few minutes, but it has become so unpredictable that I’m afraid to take the vehicle back out on the street! The milage now is at 48000 and the problem started occuring at around 40000 first rarely but now more frequently.

the problems started around 8,000 miles we heard a knocking in motor and panel guages would come on,oil pressure would drop and car would stall.the dealership said if it was not doing it with them they could not fix anything.again at 10,000 miles it was still happening they did repairs etc…Again at 15,000 more repairs,and more at 16,000. just out of my warranty at 48,000 miles it happened again, this time the engine blew and we had it towed to dealership.$5,000.00 for a new motor. dealership says it is owner neglect,I didn\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’t change my oil but I did and I have reciepts to back me up.also my fuel tank strap broke after filling up with gas and my tank was hanging down literally inches from ground. this car is a disaster waiting to happen.the back door lock fell into the door panel,& the door won\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\’t open now.

The overdirve on / off switch was illuminating at random times and engaging the transmission.I brought it in for service and I was told that I needed an entire transmission overhaul, and the technician could not tell me what caused the failure.

The oil gauge dropped to zero and went back up once it was shut off. Two days later it did it again and very light noise (if radio was on you could not hear it). Engine started to lose power and not long after the vehicle died. This all happened in a matter of not even half an hour. Had it towed to mechanic and was told we need a new engine. There was oil sludge build up in it. I know it’s not due to neglecting oil changes or wrong gas. Mechanic said it was due to oil pump, and says it’s common in these vehicles.

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rear hatch look clicks and kills all door locks in the truck.Truck was taken to dealer but they could not fix it because they did not here it at the time.It’s a problem that is there but just comes and goes.I bought a new acuator but that did not fix the problem.I heard there was a tsb on it but i can’t find anywere.

power-window motor — 09/1999 warrantyOil Seal, Axle Shaft-replace –08/1999 — warrantyTie Rod end, inner & outer 05/2002 — $1136.41serpentine beltbelt tensioner Freeze plug — 1/2003 — $230.00Trans. speed sensor — 06/2004 — $471.96power steering pressure hosesteering fluidBrake pads and rotors — 7/2004 — $680.66Ball Joint, Front upperwheel alignment

On the day of purchase the vehicle overheated, went back to the dealership was told that there was a recall on the fan clutch, vehicle in the shop 7 days, returned to shop with complaint of no heat ,, this vehicle has had every part of the cooling system replaced ( thermostat, water pump, radiator, heater core, one side head) this vehicle was returned to me and the antifreeze just (disappeared) this has been in the shop since 1/24/05 and I still don’t know what is up. I have had this vehicle serviced 8 times , in addition to the cooling problem the vehicle now has started to cut out while driving 55 mph

Lost all oil pressure during freeway travel. Had vehicle towed to local independant mechanic. The oil was drained and bearing material was discovered. Engine was full with oil at the time and the pump was functioning normally. Chrysler was contacted and I was advised that no warranty existed, and as such I was responsible, even if the result of the failure was a product defect. No help was offered other than to file a report.

It started with the check gauges light, which began fairly early on after purchasing (brand new). We were told it was just faulty. Since moving from California to Arkansas (Jan. 2002) we have had non-stop issues with the Durango. It is always the same thing, the light goes on, makes a tinging sound, oil pressure drops, then the engine goes. We have been told several times it is the way we drive and maintain our vehicle. I was also told once that the car hadnt been calibrated for the temperatures here and that it could also cause the damage. We have always maintained our vehicle, and I told our dodge dealership this, the first two times it happened it was under warranty and then just barely over it, but had been less than a year since it previously happened. It has happened every year since and always between April and June. In 2005 I could not get our dealership to fix it, no matter what I said, as far as I was concerned if they fixed it a year ago that part/product should in fact still be under warranty. It is now 2006, and we have had the engine replaced three times. As of right now it is sitting in our driveway not working again. We have tried to contact DCC, with no resolve, they aren’t taking any responsibility for it and are sticking by their “poor maintenance” excuse!

I purchased this truck new in 1999 and have had many problems. Some were covered under warranty but others (brakes, speed sensor, electrical, tire wear, etc) were not. The most recent & most severe problem is related to the front ball joints (upper and lower). I just had an inspection and both have failed. There is only 70,000 miles on the truck (which my mechanic say is way too few to have failed ball joints). I am aware of the ball-joint recalls for the year 2000 – 2004 Durango models, but there is no recall for the 1999 and earlier models. I have tried for 3 days to get some recourse with Dodge, as the estimated repair bill is over $700 & I feel that I should not have to pay. I see many other folks out there with a similar problem & am wondering if we have any recourse.

I have had the vehicle in the garage since july 28, 2003. It will work for a couple days then something else goes wrong. I am putting it back in the garage on Friday due to more transmission problems. I have put way too much money into this vehicle. Something needs to be done!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have a 1999 Dodge Durango which has now failed due to sludge buildup, I must replace the engine. Please add me to the many many others I have discovered to ahve the same problem.

I had engine failure in June of 2004 after several months of buying synthetic oil with my oil changes. The engine failed due to sludge buildup. I replaced the engine in August of 2004. Ten months later the same engine failure. The symptoms were that the check gages light comes on and the oil pressure dropped almost to zero, then flickered back to normal. Tow truck drivers and auto repaimen all say that Dodge knew about this problem in the design.

I bought a 99 Dodge Durango 9/21/99, it had 1611 miles of test driving on it. Right from the beginning the brakes started acting up, first it was squeeking, then came the real scare. Upon comming to an intersection at a speed less than 45 mph the light changed, I slammed on my brakes to keep from going into the intersection. The brakes or ABS did this thunking with the truck jerking and then the brakes locked up and skid into the intersection (mean while my 2 young children were in the truck). I took it to the dealership to have it checked out. The service man said everything was fine and insinuated that being a woman that I wasnt applying enough pressure or that I let up on the brake pad. I told him that I didnt want to go into the intersection and get all of us killed and I also wouldnt let up that would of really made us go into the intersection. I have had my trucks oil serviced every 3,000 miles and at each time I asked the guy to check the brakes. Everytime they would tell me that they were fine or that the thunking, jerking and skidding was NORMAL. Well a week or so ago my truck started a new brake problem in addition to the ABS. It would now have a hit and miss grabbing on the brakes every time the brakes were applied. I took it to the dealership 4/30/03 to have it looked at once again. After 3 1/2 hours they said everything checked out fine and that It was NORMAL for it to do that. I told the guy that If someone pulled out in front of me and I had to slam on my brakes to keep from hitting the person and the brakes (ABS) did their usual and I hit the person it would be NORMAL, or what if we were comming to an intersection and it did it again upon our death would you tell my husband that it was NORMAL too? He then took it for a test drive with his head mechanic and came back saying that there was something majorly wrong and informed me that Oh guess what the warranty os now up and that I would have to pay for it. He then wanted to keep it over night. I talked to him the next day and he said that the diagnostic tests came back fine, the electrical is fine, they checked the calipers and they were not sticking and that he thought that the ABS was over reacting. He then resurfaced the rotars in the front took it for a test drive and when it heated up the problem started up again. He told me that at this time there was no charge since they wouldnt figure out what was wrong. He then said they would try to resurface the rear drums. He then tells me that they did an inspection of the truck and that the thermastat and gasket were leaking and that the drive belt was ready to break. I said they could fix that. Then he said the total to do this and the cost of resurfacing the rotars and drums and fixing the t-stat and belt would be $516.00. I called my husband and he said to go ahead and let them do it. I had already contacted Chrysler and let them know but they told me to so to speak let the dealership handle it and that they wanted the dealership to send them more information. Arlanda at Chrysler said that resurfacing the drums and rotars was like varnishing a table and would not do anything to help the ABS problem. I didnt feel that I should have to fork out any money for the brake problem since it was something I have been fighting with them for 4 years now, but NOW that the warranty has expired now they will do the searching and work. Later this afternoon 5/2/03 they said they test drove it and everything was fine and that it was ready to be picked up. I went there and paid 482.27 (they said they gave me a really good deal, arne’t I lucky?) I loaded up my kids and left the parking lot. The brakes were not doing the hit and miss grabbing but before I even got down the street I tried hitting the brakes and sure enough it happened again. It did it a total of 6 times when I would hit the brakes hard (intentionally, to see if it would do it more). My kids were upset and so was I. I pulled off the road and called the service manager Bob and told him what happened and he wants me to bring it back monday after I drop my 8 year old off at school. He said he wanted me to drive it with him to see it do it again and that he didnt know what to do since everything shows up fine and that he would probably replace the calipers. I am a distraught mess. I love this truck and it has been a great family truck for me with only this problem, so far. I do not want to be driving in a truck that I dont feel is safe and I surely don’t want to put my precious childrens life at sake everytime we get into the truck. A man by the name of Jonathan at Chrysler told the service guy that they wont do anything to help and that rotar and drum repairs are considered maintenence. Where do I go from here???

Failed upper and lower ball joints

EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION

Engine siezed due to SLUDGE build up @ 50,000 miles. Oil changes were done at normal intervals. Dodge dealership says failure was dur to lack of maintenance.Power lock actuator on drivers door stopped working shortly after engine problem.Front Brakes pads have been replaced 4 times, Front rotors replaced 2 times in 50,000 milesBall joints shot at 50,000 milesInner Tie-Rods shot at 50,000 milesShocks shot at 50,000 milesTires ruined due to suspesion defect

Engine seize caused by oil sludge build and oil pump failure.

engine failure. oil pressure dropped out of the blue to zero and started making a loud knocking sound.

Durango has given transmission problems including high rev before shifting, and rough shifting in general.Problem will ALWAYS occur if allowed to idle for a few minutes before resuming movement. Has appeared to slip on occasions. Pinion broke with vehicle in no apparent strain with very slight acceleration on take-off- caused major rear end damage as well as ruining one rear axle. Contacted Dodge concering problem since part broke was 1.5 inch thick steel which broke so smoothly, it appeared to have been cut. Part should have been with vehicle 50 years from now when it is in a junk-yard! Was informed that since vehicle was out of warranty, that nothing could be compensated for. Fortunately, this did not happen on the open road, or my wife and children could have been injured or killed. I feel Dodge should at the very least reimburse us for this problem as well as the transmission woes!

BRAKES (ABS) DO NOT WORK AT SLOWER SPEEDS (5-15 MPH)

bought this vehicle with 44,490 mi, check engine light came on within one mile of the dealers lot. it was fixed at no cost to me, but it came on three more times on different days. now there is some kind of noise in the rear end or brakes, not all the time though. The front tires were bad, but had good tread, those are my expense according to the dealer. I have to live with it, but I made a bad mistake buying this vehicle. the dealer did not tell me that these vehicles were under investgation by NHTSA

BODY- Rusted window trim on all four doors. Also, both rear passenger doors have rust along the bottom inside edgeENGINE- No damage yet but it always smells hot, like something electrical is meltingTRANSMISSION- Fells like it slips intermittantlyBRAKES- HAVE ALWAYS SQUEALED! New rotors and two different sets of pads. Three other Durango I know also squeal.Have replaced ball joints and hub assemblys on both wheels.COMPUTERS- Replaced main computer and ABS computer***THIS THING IS THE BIGGEST PIECE OF CRAP ON THE ROAD***

Ball Joints failed prematurely and Dodge Dealer replaced them at a high expense. We went to the Dealer that performed the repairs in April 2005 and inquired about the recall. We were informed the recall only covered vehicles from year 2000 and on. We said our car (a 1999 Dodge Durango)had the exact same defects as the 2000 models and beyond. We pointed out that we went to the factory authorized dealer to repair the problem since we thought it was an unusual problem at these low miles. We know the dealer was aware of the defect at the time of our repair but nothing was said. We did not even bring up the premature tire wear. In April 2005, we asked to speak with a factory rep but were candidly advised that Dodge was only dealing with Durangos starting with the year 2000 (\"Forget about it!\") The recall should include all Dodge Durangos with the same ball joints problem covered by the recall, regardless of year. I would hope a consumer type attorney will assemble a class action and we will join it. Dodge should recognize the negativity this event is causing to its products, particularly with the new \"hemi\" campaign. We are terribly disappointed with Dodge.

Ball joints are all defective and the freeze-out plug rusted causing fluid leakage.

46, 000 MILES – 1999 DURANGO – ENGINE BLEW AFTER REGULAR MAINTANCE AND NO OTHER PREVIOUS PROBLEMS

1) Disc brake rotor warpage at 12,000; 24,000; and 36,000 (approx.) miles. Replaced with OEM at 12K and 24K, replaced with slotted rotors + calipers/pads at 36K. (So rotors have required replacement every 12K miles!!!)2) Loss of steering control, worn/damaged upper ball joints at 39,000 miles ($560 to repair at outside repair shop – Dodge would have been $815).3) Throttle cable slipped out of holder on top of intake manifold nearly causing accident (no acceleration onto 2 lane highway – nearly hit motorcyclist (failure to accelerate due to cable failure). I made a temporary fix which Dodge has removed – failure not yet repeated.4) ABS rear axle speed sensor failed (also about 36K miles) causing unpredictable skidding and/or ABS activation at low speeds on gentle braking on dry pavement.5) Bearing failure in transfer case (Dodge covered on 7/70K plan).6) Front disc brake caliper sticking causing smoking, excessive heat in left front wheel (I had replaced (again)) at about 38K miles.

1 time Bad ball joints and 2 times in one year,sludge in the oil.

VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHILE DRIVIG

Transmission failure

PCM (POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE) went at 57,000 (intermitten stalling, complete loss of power, NO BUS appears on mileage) but because it did not generate a diagnostic "code" dealership stated they were unable to diagnose the problem until it "got worse" and then a code would be generated. Therefore the falty/malfunctioning PCM was not diagnosed until after the 8 yrs had expired for the federal warranty (8 yrs/ 80,000 mi)- Even though car is currently under the mileage for federal warranty (current mileage is 61,000) Diamler Chrysler states the total cost is mine and I have no recourse. Prior to PCM, repeatedly took car to Dealership because engine light kept coming on/ dealership would find something to fix, but a few weeks later engine light would come on… ended up needing a head gasket because the dealership did not fix the actual problem (intake manifold gasket pan) which then caused the head gasket to blow (head gasket also conveniently wasn’t diagnosied until after my diamler extended warranty expired which made the expense of the head gasket &intake manifold gasket pan completely mine)- route 66 sansone dodge service dept in Neptune, NJ is also a rip off.

in crash and airbag did not work

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango slt. while driving 10-30 mph the vehicle lunged forward and shifted out of second gear. the contact stated that the vehicle shifted from first to third gear and the rpms increased up to 34000. the failure occurred twenty minutes after the vehicle was purchased. the contact stated that the dealer refused to offer him any assistance. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was replacing the transmission and transfer case. the failure and current mileages were 132,520. also, the ball joint was broken and needed to be replaced. updated 10/07/10

1999 dodge durango with ball joint problems**cc the consumer was informed that the upper and lower ball joints were worn. *jb

The ball joints failed in the consumer's 1999 dodge durango. *nm consumer's vehicle was not included in recall. *tt

Re dodge durango recalls for ball joints -what about 1999. *bf the consumer believes that the 1998 and 1999 dodge durango also needs to be recalled for faulty ball joints. *nm

Dodge durango 1999 ball joints replaced. *bf the consumer believes the 1999 dodge durango should be included in the current recall. *nm

Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the upper ball joint on the consumer's vehicle popped off and caused the front end to collapse. *nm

Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer would like to know why his vehicle is not included in the recall. *nm

Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer does not understand why the ball joints on his vehicle weren't recalled. *nm

Front end ball joints on the dodge durango failed while driving at a low speed. *bf *nm

The consumer heard of the ball joint problem/recall her model vehicle was having. the consumer requested relief under this recall but was denied due to time/mileage limitations. *nm the consumer request reimbursement for her out of pocket expenses to repair the ball joints prior to receiving the recall notice. *nm

The consumer's vehicle had the same ball joint problem as described in the ball joint recall for the 2000-2003 model years. the consumer wants to know why the 1999 model was excluded from the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

Recall campaign: the consumer received recall notification d47 however he feel that the offered rectification of the upper ball joint defect does not go far enough. *nm the consumer owns a 1999 dodge durango and a 2001 dodge dakota. both vehicle's had upper and lower ball joint failures. the repairs were made prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. the consumer request reimbursement for both vehicle's *nm

The consumer believes he has ball joint or severe brake problem. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The vehicle's ball joints failed. the consumer read about a ball joint recall on the 2000-2004 durango's. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 durangos when it has the exact problem as 2000-2004 models. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 55000 miles on it at the time of failure. *tc *jb

The vehicle ball joints failed. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 durango's when it has the problem problems as 2000-03 model years. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The consumer owns a own 1999 dodge durango that has ball joint issues. consumer wants to know why the 1999 durangos were not included in the ball joint recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The ball joints failed. the vehicle has the same problem as 2000 and later models. the consumer wants the manufacturer to cover the cost of repairing this failure. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 65000 miles at the time of failure. *tc *jb

The vehicle's faulty ball joint caused noise in the front end of the vehicle. the ball joints were replaced and the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the repairs. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The vehicle's ball joints failed. it had same problem as 2000 and up models which were recalled. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer didn't include the 1998 and 1999 durango's in the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc the first ball joint failure was at 29000 miles, the next failure was at 69000 miles. *jb

Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failure. it has same problem as 2000 and up models. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 model. *bf *nm the exhaust manifold had gone bad and was replaced, the drivers side window was inoperative and was replaced three times, and the a/c had gone out. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the engine had a ping sound and was repaired 4 times but still pinging. *tc

The consumer owns a 1999 durango and had to have both set of ball joints replaced with dodge original parts. the consumer is concerned that the problem may recur. the consumer believes that nhtsa needs to include the 1998-99 dodge durango's in the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The 1999 dodge durango upper ball joints had to be replaced. consumer wants to know why the 1999 durango was not included in the recall. *bf *sc *tc *jb

The consumer's 1999 durangos ball joint wore out very early. the 2000 durango was recalled fro the upper ball joints but not the 1999. the consumer read about many 1998's durango failures also. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The consumer's 1999 durango had the same upper ball joint problem as the 2000-2003 models which were recalled. consumer wants to know why the 1999 models were not added to the recall. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 50000 miles on it at the time of failure. *tc *jb

Complaint regarding the ball joints on a 1999 dodge durango.*mr the vehicles transmission was replaced at 50000 miles. now the vehicle ball joints are failing prematurely. the consumer would like to know how long it will take to recall this problem. *nm

Badly worn ball joints. (nar) *ph the consumers vehicle was unable to pass through inspection, dealer was notified. *cb

Ball joints failed at 16,000 miles and 34,000 miles. *ak

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. *ak the consumer's vehicle failed inspection because of worn out ball joints. the consumer believes a recall should be initiated. *nm

The vehicle's ball joints failed. the vehicle had the same symptoms as the recalled 2000 and older models. consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

Abs light and brake light on dash stay lit. had brakes checked, pads like new and working 1999 durango, why so many with this problem? only 68k miles on vehicle. *jb

The pcm has already been replaced and it ran perfectly fine for 2 months and the same problem starting happening shutting off while im driving ive almost been in 3 car accidents while i was driving cause the vehicle shut itself off while i was driving on a 45 mph road an twice on the highway driving 65mph something needs to been down so once on city streets and 2 times on state route 75 highway

The gasoline tank strap broke while in motion in the city and the tank was at 1/8 filled up. the same day of the issue i search online at nhtsa.gov site and found a recall for the same issue. when i checked with the dealer to fix it they claim my vehicle is not eligible.

The durango acts like it's running out of gas and it doesn't want to shift i've changed the sensors a while back and i've had a transmission flush and it still keeps not wanting to shift from 1st to 2nd it just keeps rpms are going way high like up to five and six before it'll shift and then it still doesn't want to shift unless you let off the gas and when you give it gas it just chugs and chugs like it's running out of gas and it will not shift

Abs parking brake light on. no code comes through scanner. transmission drags and shifts improperly throughout. during slippery snow conditions not able to brake with abs is very dangerous for my family and others on the road. there are many reviews regarding this issue with the dodge durango and this should be a very important matter due to all the dodge durangoso on the road. i have been to a couple mechanics that don't exactly know what the actual problem is and that is not ok. safety first!

My dodge durango will suddenly shut off while i'm driving it has happened several times on the highway i lose all power and have almost got into accidents when this has happened it also happened when my car is just sitting it happens after the car has been on for about 15 mins i have read online from several other people that this has happened to them as well

Ecm shuts my durango off while driving due to heat from engine. very scary and dangerous. i was driving on the highway from my sons football game when out of nowhere i lose all power and my steering wheel locks up, just barely was i able to avoid causing a multiple vehicle pileup also abs pops up for most of the time.

Phantom misfire can drop engine rpm and stall. every possible sensor replaced. fuel pump, injectors replaced. entire ignition system replaced. there has never been a check engine light and while the phantom misfire happens a professional code reader shows no misfire and no history of events. can happen at anytime, any speed. at slower speed the engine will cut off while driving causing a dangerous problem with loss of steering and brake hydraulics. condition has been happening for over five years and i'm into this demon for thousands of dollars.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 5 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning while approaching a stop sign. the vehicle was able to restart with the gear shifter either in park or neutral however, once the gear shifter was shifted into drive, the vehicle stalled again. the dealer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the approximate failure mileage 249,000.

Hello my name is [xxx] i brought this suv 12/3/2019 .the guy i bought this suv from he told me there's an electrical issue with the battery to the transmission i found there was several things wrong with it the steering wheel is loose. need a tune-up oh when i got home the car starts smoking inside then the outside that's how it caught on fire underneath to the firewall i think not sure please help information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

The vehicle loses all power and wont start and on the odometer it say no bus but u wait a few minutes sometimes up to fifteen minutes it will restart but no codes come up with the odb2

Makong turns, the oil pressure plummets. wheel speed sensors are causing the dash light to stay on. been through 2 new pcm computers. spark plugs foul out too easy. battery temp sensor needs to be beefed up. factory anti theft system stopped working. there is a short somewhere. this durango has died while in motion too. scary.

When outside temperature goes beyond 80 degrees fahrenheit, while in motion, the computer has shut off the engine multiple times and a code saying no bus is displayed in the dash for a few seconds. it has happened to me going 70 mph. it has happened going 45 mph and as low as 20 mph. all i have to do is pull over and let the computer cool off and it turns on again. this is very dangerous as power steering shuts off and brakes become very hard. i have a great car in the winter. in the summer it's a death trap that can shut off engine, power steering and brakes in the middle of the freeway. check youtube and google for "dodge durango no bus" and you will find this is a major issue with the computer.

Tl-the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. vehicle lost power. nearly stranded and concerned about being injured or killed due to vehicle losing electrical power no electrical power in vehicle; engine control module overheated while driving at 55 mph, without warning the vehicle lost electrical power. the contact stated that the power steering and brakes became inoperable. the contact was able to restart the vehicle after approximately 20 minutes. the vehicle was restarted and driven for approximately one mile before the vehicle lost electrical power once again. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. the diagnostic code reader stated no buss. the contact was informed that the engine control module overheated due to its placement in proximity to the exhaust manifold. additionally, the contact stated that the nut on the steering wheel knuckle was stripped which caused the steering to be difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer and several unknown dealers were notified of the failure. the contact was informed by the manufacturer that there would be no assistance offered. the failure mileage was unknown. piir = y. ah *bf consumer stated emc brain overheats in the engine compartment. steering knuckle strips out, tie rod ends, manifold bolts, and ball joints. check attachment exceeds 2000 characters. *jb

1999 dodge durango. start out with going down the road and it would just stall out. would have to wait for a while then it would restart. i replaced the cam sensor, crank sensor, throttle position sensor, transmission sensor computer. drove for 6 months then it started having the rpms to fluctuate and would not stay running. put another computer in and checked sensors. it keeps throwing a code that computer is bad and multiple codes are being sent for lots of sensor issues. i have been on the dodge forum and wow the complaints on there. having the exact same problem.e own two dodges and after this; the problem i really would not recommend a dodge to anyone. this all happened when driving, now after all this, it will not even run enough to move to take to a dealer. which they say they do not know the exact thing wrong.

4 times in the last two weeks while driving in heavy city traffic in the los angeles, ca area the engine turned off, without warning, warning lights, or warning sounds. all guages went to zero. there was no abnormal function of the vehicle before each incident. power assist to steering and brakes were also lost. each time it was in dry, sunny weather with the temperature between 60 and 80 degrees fahrenheit. each time i was able to coast to a curb or physically push the vehicle out of traffic. each time, except one, the engine would not start immediately afterward. the engine would turn over briskly but would not start. after 4 to 6 attempts the car would start normally and then run normally as if nothing had ever happened. each time the gasoline tank was at least one quarter full. two additional times in the last two months the engine shut off while driving and then almost immediately turned back on again. the transmission was completely rebuilt 5 months ago. this had the potential to cause a crash but did not in each of the instances.

Acceleration and stalling issues while in motion. when coming to a stop the vehicle will shut off, on both street and highway. replaced iac, map sensor, tps sensor and still did not fix the issue.

Just bought this vehicle, the abs and brake light is on, contacted seller and he stated it was not on when he sold it to me. i took to auto zone for them to run the needed scan on it. it showed rear wheel sensor. so, i took it to my mechanic. he then ran 3 different code scans on it and it came up with nothing. so, unfortunately he can't fix it without a code. unless i want to thro more money into it just to start replace ikng things that maybe may not be the problem. now the check engine light is on. upon reading others with the same problem, i feel there is a faulty something in there that needs to be figured out and recalled. i pray to god, my brakes dont go out while i am driving with my kids in the vehicle. i am a single parent and cannot afford to just go out and buy another vehicle. figure out the problem and get it recalled and fixed, please!

My steering is bad i have little control over vehicle at high speeds i think it's in the wheel itself or maybe airbags?. replaced brake parts front and back and still problems with trying to stop but skid .hub replaced and its better. head lights do not work properly

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 75 mph, the vehicle experienced a complete loss of power. the failure occurred without warning. cass burch (801 e screen st, quitman, ga) was contacted and offered no assistance. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the electronic control module was defective and needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

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1999 dodge durango pcm/ecu will fail when it gets hot, giving a no bus, and causing the engine to stall and lose power steering and brakes. this has happened to my vehicle on numerous occasions at highway speed where i was barely able to control the vehicle. this is a huge safety issue. i have had the pcm/ecu replaced over 5 times, which is extremely dangerous. experts have pin pointed the issues to certain chips coming unsoldered in the pcm/ecu due to heat. keenan laws has youtube videos on exactly what the issues are, as well as many other have done. dodge contract's out the soldering of these chips, but they don't do a good job as some don't work at all. for example, we put three in before we got one that worked. this is inexcusable and puts people lives at very high risk. i paid around $800 to a dodge dealership in santa rosa california for a pcm/ecu that lasted only months. it takes a tremendous amount of strength to control the durango with no power steering and brakes. dodge hasn't been a help or the pcm/ecu rebuilders. currently i'm waiting on another rebuilt pcm/ecu, which the rebuilder can't even give a time when i could get one. the date below is the most current incident, but this has been going on since about 2009 and approximately 170,000 miles.

The engine shuts off while driving. yes in motion and on city street loss of power steering and brakes. there has been hundreds of complaints listed on the internet under this model and year. it appears that the problem may be one of several problems i have e mailed [email protected] several times and they pretend that they know nothing about this problem they continue to put up a smoke screen, i have copies of the correspondence if you would like it, the car is parked since it is unsafe to drive, this problem occurred two different times. ...updated 04/11/17 *bf *cn

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle fuel tank strap detached from the medal that held up the fuel thank. in addition, the fuel tank strap was corroded in pieces. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 99v3420000 (fuel system, gasoline). the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 188,000.

Another randomly stalling durango. sometimes starts back immediately, sometimes after a few hours.

Abs light and break light come on after rolling down the road there is a lot of people complaining about this i would like to know is this could be a recall on this

While driving at various times on the highways my car shuts down and i lose steering and power brakes which makes it hard to slow down and move to side of road. after 10 to 15 min l can restart my car.

While driving my car stalls out, i keep having problems with ball joints, my sway bar or chain has busted, seat belt for driver will not retract, rust and erosion has been so bad that i actually had to replace the whole front bumper assembly, and i have no heat.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 20 mph, the vehicle lost power. in addition, the vehicle failed to start on numerous occasions. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 165,000.

Abs & brake lights illuminated and speedometer works sporadically - i just purchased my vehicle but was told by previous owner that the abs & brake lights have been on for some time and a continuous problem. both the abs & brake lights are illuminated and the speedometer works sporadically. after searching the internet for repair options, i have found that several thousand people have the same issue. i am told it is one of two issues: wheel and/or transmission sensors and/or abs control module. i feel this should be a recall by daimler chrysler as there are way too many complaints & issues with the same thing.

I am my daughter were doing 35 miles per hour on a city street. when we approached a stop light the 99 durango just died. tried to start it again on it wouldn't turn over. had to call a tow truck to get off of one of the busiest streets in our town, and blocked traffic for a long time. ever since i bought the vehicle on may 5th, 2015, i can only drive it about 30 minutes and it will just die where ever i may be. i unplug the white pcm plug to the pcm (computer) and it will then start again, but only for about 30 minutes. i have read complaints about the 1999 dodge durango dying on the freeway while someone was doing 75 even on-line. i have read many complaints about the same issue i am having. i have replaced the pcm and other numerous parts and spent a lot of time and money. i have to go to many doctor appointments and am also a caregiver. this problem makes it very unsafe to drive and i am very lucky to have not had a major accident because of it. any help would be greatly appreciated as i have had (5) mechanics try to fix the problem to no avail. are there any recalls on this issue? my daughter and i even died in the vehicle while in a car wash of all places!

Usually happens when it is hot out but the truck just shuts off with out notice all power too all gauges go to 0 power steering. does not matter how fast or slow i am going. i have to park it and let it sit anywhere from 5 minutes up to two hours. i have had several parts replaced and the problem continues no one seems to have an answer. this is so dangerous not only for me but also all other drivers on the road. this needs to be figured out soon i fear for my life and the life of others.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while attempting to unlock the front driver and passenger side seat belts, the seat belt release buttons failed. the contact used a screwdriver to push the release button in order for the seat belts to unlock. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or diagnosed. the manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. the failure mileage was approximately 160,000.

Nut came off left front wheel bearing causing wheel to come off vehicle. when picking up pieces, i noticed that there is no cotter key to keep the nut from backing off. had this happened at higher speeds, the result would have been very serious.

The vehicle is hard to steer it also has a problem disengaging the 4 wheel drive the vehicle's tires in the front rub against the wheel wells causing uneven tread wear the vehicle is deemed unsafe also due to the vehicle's suspension bushings in the front in the tie rods in the front of the vehicle are loose causing a over compensation and under compensation for steering possibly resulting in fatality ultimately due to a bad lane change forcing the vehicle to collide with another vehicle ending up ultimately in fatality.

I was driving through a stop light prob around 15 mph speeding up to 30 when a van going 30 ran the red light, struck me on the side of my durango, spun us around and we were hit head on by the van which pushed us back into a light pole. the air bags did not deploy i have a permanant dent in my head from hitting the steering wheel

The passenger side steering knuckle in my 99 dodge durango slt 5.9l v8 magnum failed at the steering knuckle caliper pin holes possibly due the threads in the overly soft metal being easily over torqued. once one pin failed the other failed shortly after resulting in a caliper freely moving along the rotor damaging the wheel and possible warping the rotor. apparently there is a "known" issue with these steering knuckles i believe they were also put in dodge dakotas. i'm not entirely sure of the year span they were manufactured and installed. i've been asking around online, chrysler, and my local dealer and i've been unable to find out of these parts are s till being manufactured the same. the website i did find that had them sent me this "the replacement that we sell will be exactly like the one from factory" which leads me to believe there hasn't been any corrections made and that the new parts could fail just like the old ones. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while the vehicle was parked at the contact's residence, the fuel tank straps rusted, fractured, and separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the contact stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 99v342000 (fuel system, gasoline). the approximate failure mileage was 135,000. ..updated 06-08-15 *bf the consumer requested that the vehicle be added to the recall. updated 11/9/2015*js

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 45 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact had to maneuver to the side of the road and waited approximately 15 minutes before the vehicle restarted and resumed normal operation. the vehicle was driven to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the computer had to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure recurred several times. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 200,000. the vin was invalid.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 40 mph, the engine stalled and the speedometer and the rpm gauges decreased to zero without warning. the failure recurred numerous times. the vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed that the computer needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 9,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly shut off without warning. the contact indicated that the failure occurred on multiple occasions and each time the vehicle failed to restart. the vehicle was towed to the dealer. the technician diagnosed that the ignition coil was faulty and needed to be replaced. the ignition coil was replaced but the failure recurred. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 98,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at 55 mph, the steering wheel veered to the left and right and became difficult to maneuver. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was unknown.

Cpsc: i1480047a. 2009 dodge durango steering shaft. consumer stated after about three week of driving with the new part on, the nut became loose and the shaft separated while he was driving, causing his to lose control. *ln

I was driving 60 miles a hour on montauk highway in ny, vehicle just shuts off, no codes or lights, and then after pulling over, and almost getting killed, losing engine power and power steering. it then shows no bus error on dash, after it cools down, it restarts. it happens several times, and it was the pcm. apparently, this is happening to thousands of durango's, rams, and other chrysler vehicle. i did a google search. this is a super unsafe problem, and i cant understand why it has not been recalled. there are thousands being replaced. please investigate this super dangerous problem. *tr

I was driving about 25 miles per hour and everything on the system stopped. the steering stopped working, the brakes stopped working and the car turned off. it tends to happen on bumpy roads. this has happened multiple times in my 1999 dodge durango during the past year. i think it might be related to the ignition problem affecting other chrysler products. the durango was not involved in that recall, but it seems as though this is exactly what happens with my truck. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the fuel tank straps fractured due to corrosion. the dealer stated that the vin was excluded from nhtsa campaign number: 99v342000 (fuel system, gasoline). the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate failure mileage was 170,000.

My son was driving on a road in fl at 45 mph when the engine just cut-off. he managed to get it to the side of the road. he waited about 15 minutes and it started up so he drove on. the next day he was returning from class and he heard an unusual noise from the engine. he managed to get it into a parking spot and then he saw smoke coming out from under the hood. his car engine was on fire. he tried to get it out with a fire extinguisher, but in the end the fire department had to put it out. total loss. *tr

While refueling automobile, gas poured onto ground from gas tank as the straps for the gas tanked fell off. the fuel hose slipped out of the gas tank as tank was falling off of vehicle. *tr

I drove to town, stopped and turned off my engine for an 30 minute wait with construction. it started and i drove to visit my son. i turn off the engine, stayed a bit to visit, went to go home and it wouldn't start. finally got it to start and drove it home and parked it. drove to town a couple of days later and it died while driving, barely made it to town. looked for information on the net only to find this is a very common problem and a major safety issue. this vehicle dies while driving and control of the vehicle at highway speeds is highly dangerous. why hasn't chrysler issued a recall? are they waiting for someone (or an entire family) to die? is that really what it takes, a loss of life before anything will be done? i've read that it could be the pcm, the pcm wiring harness, or a computer chip/sensor/relay something or other under the air cleaner. no real, permanent, fix at this point, a lot of people are struggling to determine the cause and a fix for this problem. why isn't chrysler helping? chrysler doesn't back their product? no wonder american people opt for imports, they are reliable and built to last. how about doing the right thing chrysler and step up! *tr

Once i was driving for 5-10 mins the car would shut down. also the front suspension makes noise. when im stopping in a red light my front driver side seat moves back and forward. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled. the vehicle was taken to a private mechanic, but the failure could not be diagnosed. the manufacturer was notified. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 85,000.

The brake caliper bolts pull out of the spindle. when driving down the road there was a grinding sound coming from the front wheel, upon further inspection i found that the pins holding the caliper on the spindle has pulled the threads out. after replacing it with an oversize caliper pin the threads pulled again. *tr

Engine shutdown, out of the blue. nobus appeared on odometer. all gauges were on 0, but all other electronics worked. starter would crank, but ignition would not ignite. i'm not sure if fuel pump went on or not. vehicle would not start back up for apx 20 minutes. a couple days later, it happened again, then twice in one day. the quickest, but temporary, solution is to cool down pcm. an ice pack works great! but this is not always convenient. needless to say, problem is worse on hot days. once this happens, you need to replace pcm because solder joints are broken within. when unit cools, metal contracts, and contact is made again, and truck will start. but keep in mind-the solder joints are still broken. when unit heats back up, metal will expand, and connection will be lost again, causing engine shutdown and no bus to electrical ignition system. the very first time this happened, i had gone over a bump, which is probably what initially "broke" the solder joint. a new pcm can run $400. one from a junk yard could work, but there's always the risk that, it too, has the same problem-maybe that's why the truck is in the junkyard to begin with! and if it was in front end collision, good chance it won't be any good either! i've owned my durango for 13 years, and it has never really left me stranded. but now that it has this problem, combined with bad design of front hub assy, vehicle is very unsafe and it's time to retire it - even though motor still runs strong. *tr

Electrical problem just shuts the whole electrical system down "while i'm driving", at any speed...doesn't matter the temperature, it happens on any day, and at random. major safety issue, brakes and steering become unusable. just missed rear ending a vehicle the other day which got me to have to write this. i have to remove electrical terminal from post for 30 seconds, put back on terminal post, then hopefully it starts. i cant even drive my family anymore due to safety hazard.it has happened at least thirty times now. local dodge dealer says they have no idea whats the matter, yet hundreds of owners online postings prove what i am saying. please resolve this before someone, perhaps myself, dies..... *tt

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving at low speeds, she attempted to make a turn and the vehicle independently wandered out of the lane. the contact was able to regain control of the vehicle and continue driving. the failure recurred whenever the contact was traveling in rainy weather. a certified mechanic inspected the vehicle however, the diagnosis was not provided to the contact. in addition, the transmission failed to shift out of gear properly. the manufacturer was notified of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 130,000. updated 01/09/15*lj

I have a 1999 dodge durango and i was on the highway driving 60 mph, out of nowhere the vehicle just shuts down and a semi truck was an inch from striking my vehicle from behind. the semi left skid marks that where 25 feet long. i have replaced the pcm, crankshaft sensor, camshaft sensor and the ignition coil and still no fix. this is my only car and i have to get to work everyday, i have no other means of transportation and i cant afford another car. i feel that my life is in jeopardy every time i drive this car. i have been in several near misses such as this one. does someone have to die before a solution is found? *tr

You go down the road doesn't mater how fast or slow you go just shots down put 2 pcm in does the same than shut down and say no bus had to pay a shop to say the pcm was no good to send it back to get a no one. *tr

I pulled out of my driveway going in reverse and when i brake to put it into drive and start down the street my driver seat rocked back almost hitting the headrest on the back seat. if i had been in town and took off when a light turned green i could have caused an accident and seriously injured someone. my vehicle is a 1999 dodge durango slt gold edition 4wd 5.2l . the end of the adjuster bar under the seat snapped right off. before that the seat shifted forward almost an inch each time i stopped my vehicle. not sure if that was related. i have researched this on 20 plus websites and there are hundreds if not thousands of people with both of these issues. i would hate to see someone get hurt by this obvious lack of attention in design. *tr

Hampton, va. this morning i was driving my kids to school, and the truck just turned off. i lost the power steering & brakes. i was in a school zone, i was going under 25 mph when this happened. after me and the kids pushed the car out of the street, i let the truck cool off for about 20 minutes then it started up and i was able to drive home. by my understanding from blogs and the dodge customer service is a known issue, but nothing has been done about this. *tr

On 9/8/2013, the car quit without warning. the car had been running at highway speed without issue and without any warning lights. the engine stopped running many miles from any assistance. the engine continued to crank over. there was plenty of gasoline. there was no spark from the ignition system, coil, plugs, etc. there have many previous events. there have been many engine electrical system repairs. including the pcm at ~$1600 55 weeks ago. *tr

Vehicle stalled at 60mph. speed and tach went to zero. vehicle wouldn't start. would start after cooling down about 20 minutes. would stall again. same thing over and over again. finally it stalled for good. had it towed to dodge dealer. dealer said the problem was the pcm. paid $2000 to have pcm installed with a new ignition coil. it lasted about 4 hours and 200 miles and it stalled again. samething over again. had it towed to another dodge dealer paid an additional $260 had another ignition coil installed and it still doesn't run right. the dash warning lights come on intermittently, the security system engages for no reason and continues to stall. dodge can't seem to find the cause of the problem, can't fix the problem, or simply doesn't care. my vehicle currently won't start and is grounded. all this after almost $2500 repairs from dodge that didn't fix the problem. i have all the repair invoices from the dealers. *tr

When i turn on my headlights the instrument cluster, panel, lights go out the turn signal arrows light up. at night this is very dangerous as you can not see how fast you are going and also if any of the warning lights were to come on you would not know because you can't see them as they do not light up. this is also a problem during the day because of the instrument lights are out. when i crank car the chimes do not always sound. i am getting shocked when i stop turn off car and get out and touch the door to close it. *tr

About a month after buying my 5.9 slt durango i was driving on the highway at about 75mph and the engine stalled and i lost power steering as well as power brakes and the odometer read no bus. after about 10 minutes it turned back on and drove just fine the rest of the day. it was about 90 degrees out at then time of the failure. we took it to several shops and finally found out the problem (pcm/ main computer) and we were shocked that there was not a recall after hearing how often this occurred. $1200 dollars later it runs amazing. the problem did get progressively worse before we were able to get it to the dealership to fixit. the longest we had to wait was 45 minutes between stall and start up. we also installed a k&n cold air intake system that has a heat shield around the computer. i love dodge and am sad they have not yet made a recall on this potentially deadly problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the fuel strap became fractured. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and was told there was a recall for the fuel straps. the contact spoke with the manufacturer regarding nhtsa campaign id number: 99v342 (fuel system, gasoline), but the contact was told that the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and the current mileages were 161,159. *tr

My vehicle stops without any cause while driving and will not start up. i was told it was the pcm being located in a bad location. very dangerous to be driving or to be stranded! *tr

My dodge durango shut off with any warnig and was very scary .. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that after starting the ignition, a loud ticking noise was heard outside of the vehicle and smoke emitted from the air vents. the contact inspected underneath the hood and detected that the ticking noise originated from the engine compartment. in addition, the exterior of the vehicle exhibited severe rust spots and substantial cracks. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis and they were unable to locate the problem. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the defect. the approximate failure mileage was 114,000.

While driving vehicle into a parking spot i heard some very noticeable clicking while making a slight turn then a loud noise kinda like metal dropping on to the street from front end then i experience total loss of steering of my durango. the vehicle continued to run, i was unable to steer at all. i examined under the hood i discovered the belt drive came off. i a ran the belt back around all of the components the vehicle again starts but i cant turn the wheel at all.... not happy! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that while traveling 3 mph he attempted to apply the brakes but to no avail. the contact then crashed into another vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a private mechanic where it was confirmed that the brake lines had failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure and current mileage was unavailable.

On multiple occasions, beginning two months after we bought the vehicle (used), engine would die for no reason. loss of power steering and power brakes. would turn over, but not restart. after waiting between 10-30 minutes, vehicle would restart. happens at slow speeds, medium speeds and expressway speeds. inconvenient at slow speeds, very dangerous at highway speeds. sounds similar to other complaints regarding cpu/cpm overheating. dodge needs to recall this before someone gets killed! *tr

I bought a 1999 dodge durango slt 5.2 ltr engine as of 3 to 4 yrs ago, and in some cases like mine, it absolutely does mean it can be an absolutely unreliable & absolute dangerous vehicle!!!!! ..everything that can happen, has happened to this vehicle. engine stalls out, the front differential exploded on the highway 4 miles after i had to put in 4 wheel drive & almost caused me to wreck,i had to replace the whole front differential axles.. the back (rear) breaks have never worked since i bought the thing, the exhaust manifolds got so hot that the bolts that connect it to the manifold pipes burned off and is now, and has been sitting for a month since i can't keep it together. right now all three of my front brake lines have rotted into, at the connector from the master cylinder that sends the fluid to the front 2 wheels!!.. that's just the start of all of the terrible danger that it poses to me and other drivers on the road. this vehicle should be considered a complete recall of the 1999 dodge durango slt. the dodge manufacture should not get by with this. its almost like selling a device to get hurt in. i paid over 4,000.00 for this durango, just to spend that much more money and the chance of getting hurt or worse while having it rebuilt where it is suppose to be safe. ....other things that have stopped working also.. motor oil & transmission leaks & slips, windows (2 of them) have stopped working up & down, glove box latch broke, ash tray broke off, rear hatch will not open, hatch wiper shorted out, front end tires spraddle out like they are going 2 different directions, the paint finish has completely faded from the hood & starting in other places, starter solenoid clicks 10 to 30 times before it will crank the engine...there is more also!.. this is not a safe vehicle!! i have never had trouble like this with any other automobile in all of my 45 driving years. *tr

The front tires wore out very quickly, we replaced the tires and within a year they wore out again. alignment has not helped. we took it in and found out the ball joints are bad. $1000 repair. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 50 mph the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact merged to the shoulder of the road and was able to restart the vehicle thirty minutes later. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the contact replaced the ignition coil. after the repair the failure continued. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 225,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the vehicle stalled. the contac mentioned that he was abel to maneuver the vehicle to the shoulder and immediately restarted. a few miles later and the failure recurred. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnose that the cam sensor needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the remedy failed to repair the problem. the mileage was unavailable.

I was driving on the road on a busy road and it shut off on me ..i could not turn the wheel to get off the road...someone almost rear ended me because of it!..its has done this to me several times...it scared me so bad that i quit driving it! *tr

Vehicle shuts down without warning also losing power steering,brakes etc. may or may not start after 15 minutes or so. have had grandkids with me on 2 separate occasions,one being sitting in 90 degree heat for over an hour and vehicle wouldnt start, waiting on tow. another time vehicle shut down and had to jump lanes and coast to get to side road to stop. very, very dangerous situations many times! havent drove it since. sitting in driveway around 3 months. abs has also gone out. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. there were no lights illuminated on the instrument panel. the contact took the vehicle to a mechanic and the main computer was replaced, but that did not correct the failure. the contact took the vehicle to another mechanic, but they were unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle had not been to the dealer. the vin was not accepted. the failure mileage was 150,000 and the current mileage was 151,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that when driving in hot weather the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle could be restarted after a few hours and would return to normal function. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced the motor, the fuel sensor and the engine sensors but the failure was not corrected. the vehicle continued to stall without warning when driving in hotter weather. the vin was not available. failure mileage was 147,000 and the current mileage was 166,000.

Just started shutting of after it runs about 5 min or it is over 75 degrees my wife was driving and she did not no what to do i told her to coast to side of road and called to get towed in got it home and it started right up but died a few min after that again still don't have it fixed , we do not have the money it cost for the parts need something done there is a lot of problems from what i red about these problems on the dodge durangos have 2 dodge trucks and never had any problems so they really should be a recall on them. *tr

I was driving down the highway when the vehicle powered down without notice. i lost my power steering and the powered brakes. it would randomly without any warning. turns out it was the computer, and the mechanic said that dodge is notorious for the computer failing. the computer is very close to the engine, and this causes the board to warp and connections to break. these cars need to be recalled, and this issue needs to be addressed, or it will get someone killed. *jb

Vehicle shuts down unexpectedly. was traveling 55mph down a crowded two lane highway. the vehicle just shut down. no steering no brakes. feared for my life. *tr

Vehicle just stopped running.took to mechanic,ran codes on computer,nothing found. no trouble codes. started up after a few min. ran for a week and did it again twice in the same day. wife wont drive it anymore. was told it was a computer problem,but it runs good for awhile then dies without warning. dodge should admit there's a problem and fix it. *js

While driving on a highway at speeds of 60-65 mph, with my child, my vehicle's engine died without warning, without indications of imminent failure, no symptoms or signs of stress. the dash lights and alarms did not send notification until i was already coasting down the side of the emergency lane. while trying to steer the suddenly nonpowered steering wheel thru traffic i began to worry if we were going to make it to the side without hurting anyone or damaging any vehicles. at the time i was just thankful to have made it home with my child in one piece but soon i realized this story could have had a much worse outcome. the vehicle's ecm was faulty and resulted in an electrical issue that caused the entire system to temporarily shutdown without notice. *tr

We experienced within 1 week of purchase (march 2011) the frequent stalling out, along with total loss of power brakes and power steering that has been reported by hundreds of 1999 owners. the problem occurs in primarily hot summer weather, but has also occurred in spring and fall weather with any temps over 70 degrees, although less frequently.the actions required are to raise the hood, wait for the unit to cool (or cool it artificially with cold water or ice pack) until the vehicle will restart. over a year period of experimenting, i have lessened but not cured the problem. all the solutions are related to increasing the airflow to the cpu/pcm area, which chronically overheats due to its location. if dodge would recall the 1999 model, i can imagine either of two solutions at minimal cost. (photos of my solutions are available.) if the air guard to the passenger side of the radiator has the top half removed, then it is simple to install an intake tube or shaft to direct air thru the grille to the pcm. a plastic, easy installed unit would be the lowest cost solution. failing this, the relocation of the pcm with a mounting bracket kit and a harness extension would allow placement of the unit in a cooler location (like right behind the new grille opening). my wife loses all braking and steering power assist when the engine stalls, sometimes when turning across oncoming traffic. this is a severe safety issue. it has occurred at least twice a week in hot weather for a year now, and on may 28th, 2012, it occurred 6 times within 40 miles during a 120 mile trip. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle would persistently stall without warning in warmer temperatures. the failure would occur when driving over 40 mph and under 75 mph. the vehicle was taken to a mechanic who advised the contact that that failure would occur when the vehicle would overheat. the manufacturer was notified who stated there were no recalls and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was 139,000 and the current mileage was 164,394. the vin was not available.

I was driving on the highway at 65mph, and the vehicle shut off completely. lost power steering, power brakes, everything. had 3 small children in the car and had to with all my power (i am 5'9" 235 lbs) navigate the vehicle to the side of the road. i have found this is extremely common problem with this vehicle. many of the posts state is a manufacturing flaw of where the pcm is placed in the engine. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the vehicle stalled. the contact stated that the odometer displayed a no bus reading. the contact also stated that she pulled to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle, but the vehicle would not accelerate fast enough to merge in with traffic. the vehicle was then stopped and towed home. the vehicle was not taken to a dealer or mechanic for diagnosis. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 182,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact was driving 45 mph when the vehicle stalled without warning. the vehicle restarted after the failure. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was not contacted. the vehicle was not repaired and the vin was unknown. the failure and current mileages were 200,000.

I was driving on the highway at about 55 miles per hour when all of a sudden my vehicle just shut down. no steering or brakes. after waiting about 15 minutes it fires right back up. this has happened numerous times since then when temperatures outside get above 78 degrees. today it stalled as i was waiting to turn left at a very busy intersection and had to be pushed while cars are still trying to pass and go around me. i had my sister and our 5 kids in the car. this is very dangerous and i have read on different websites numerous complaints of this same thing happening. somebody could be seriously injured when you lose brakes and steering at high rates of speed.

Vehicle dies at stop light. i push it to the side of the road to investigate. vehicle engine cranks but doesn't fire. on odometer display it says no bus. fuel pump not coming on when ignition is turned on . i walk to parts store and buy fuel pump relay ,or circuit breaker. put it in , fuel pump comes on engine starts . wife is driving it two days later . vehicle dies in busy intersection . nice people push her off the road way. she calls me , i tell her to take circuit breaker to parts store and get new one. she replaces breaker ,she's on the road again. so now i do some reading find out circuit breakers just get hot stop working , cool down and work again. so some thing is drawing too much current. replace the fuel pump and filter , big pain in the you know what. vehicle dies two days later. nice man pulls me off the road. i leave vehicle sit for an hour . vehicle starts back up. so i just go on vehicle dies on me all the time. fast food lines ,busy intersections, it dies every where , every temp. i don't let mommy drive it anymore. i don't trust it to carry my baby anymore. i cant sell it . i have read about people having same exact problems . they say replace fuel pump ,did it. replace computer , did that. several years ago dealer ship put new computer in cost me $1200. all for a problem similar to this one. vehicle died at stop lights , but started up right away. i have replaced so many parts , every thing is new. i cant trust it . its very unsafe . i cant knowingly sell it to some body. thanks dodge. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while the contact was driving at various speeds she noticed the vehicle would suddenly stall without warning. the failure was not diagnosed nor was the vehicle repaired. the current and failure mileage was 120000. updated 06/05/12*lj updated 06/07/12 *js

I was pulling a boat to the lake when the vehicle just cut off , i lost all power such as power steering ,power brakes .this could have cause a major accident ! once i got on the side of the road and opened the hood i moved around the wires on the computer , i heard the fuel pump engage and then i started it . it ran a few minutes and did it again ! both times their was a bus error on the odometer . as i have studied this problem ,computers (pcm) are overheating and causing connection problems . this is going to cause people to have accidents and get people killed ! dodge needs to fix this problem ! there are many ! *tr

Recently purchased this vehicle in great shape inside and out, runs great..the dealer did the state inspection on it and replaced both side upper and lower ball joints and the right front hub/wheel bearing.now 3 weeks later upper and lower ball join on one side need to be replaced again..this is ridiculous, i have researched and seen all the complaints pertaining to this problem and am dumb founded nothing has been done about it. i just bought it so don't have any information for prior owners. *tr

Front and rear wheel bearings. *kb

Vehicle dies with no notice, problem is pcm. this is a widely known problem with several years of the dodge products. the pcm fails and the car can lose power while in operation. this is a dangerous situation because the car can lose power while operating on the highway or at any speed! dodge refuses to acknowledge the problem. a replacement pcm is reported to resolve the problem temporarily. some complaints indicate that it's an overheating issue, however mine stalls and dies in various weather conditions. usually, i can unplug the connectors to the pcm and plug them back in to reset the computer and the vehicle will start and run again for a period of time. since this problem is so unpredictable, the car is not safe to have on the road. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle would stall spontaneously and without warning. the dealer diagnosed that the power train control module (pcm) was defective. the manufacturer was notified of the failure, but denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.

I bought my durango in march of 2011 from a dealership with no warranty. i have had so many problems with this truck since then it has been a money pit. my main concern was how bad the suspension is on this truck, around august i was driving and the passenger side tie rod completly broke, thankfully i wasn't going fast so i had control over the vehicle. so when i fixed the tie rod i did both because i didn't wan't the same thing happening again so while getting the tie rod fixed the lower passenger ball joint falls off so i wound up doing a pair of those also, so when i get the grease fittings greased, the mechanic tells me i need sway bar links really bad so i do those also. so all these problems, and i have to pay a monthly note for this piece of crap and the dealer is not willing to do anything to help me. now it's january 2012 and i go for a oil change and mechanic tells me my ball joints and tie rods are shot. i ask him how can that be they been replaced less than 6 months ago, he said my shocks are terrible. this has been beyond frustrating and i have children that ride in this truck. i was reading and i saw all the complaints about the ball joint problem in this truck, i can not afford to fix the same problem again. *tr

When driving at highway speeds the engine will suddenly shut off losing power steering and brakes. after sitting for 10 to 30 minutes it will restart and run for an additional distance until shutting off and repeating the same symptoms again. it will sometimes perform normally for days until once again quitting for no reason. multiple components have been replaced without correcting the problem. dodge denies there being any problems with the vehicle but there are many instances of the same condition being reported on internet sites from around the country. *tr

To whom it may concern,it seems like this is a serious problem that dodge should have to stand behind. it is very dangerous. the vehicle just dies. will start up about 5 minutes later. seems like a computer problem. i have previewed where this has happened to a lot of people. same problem. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while parked, the contact activated the headlights however, the flashers began to illuminate. the low and high beam headlights failed to function at any given time. the manufacturer issued a voluntary recall pertaining to the headlights. the vin was not included in the recall defect. the vehicle had not been repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 193,000. the vin was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that during routine maintenance, he was informed by a private mechanic that all four ball joints seized and failed to move properly. the vehicle was also taken to the dealer where they confirmed the failure. the manufacturer was contacted but the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was unavailable.the failure and the current mileages were 138,000.

I was driving down the road, and the vehicle just shutdown. i check my gauges, and noticed that a "no bus" code was showing, and that the fuel tank indicated there was no fuel. another driver behind me assisted me in pushing the vehicle out of the road, because the vehicle would not restart. after sitting there for 20 -30 minutes, trying to restart the vehicle, it finally started. the fuel gauge showed almost a full tank of fuel and everything seemed to be fine. before i could make it home, it shutdown on me again. this is an ongoing problem, my vehicle has shutdown on me six more times, and now it is parked in my driveway. i have been very lucky, and i am not going to push my luck by driving this vehicle. i have heard about problems with the new front suspension on this model durango, and yes, i replaced the ball joints on my vehicle which would give me a couple more years before having to replace them again. is toyota the only auto maker stepping up being responsible for their product? comon man !!!!!!

My durango randomly dies during operation and on several occasions has endangered lives of civilians. *tr

This has happened on numerous occasions. while driving, especially in extremely hot or extremely cool situations, the vehicle engine shuts down unexpectedly. first symptom - check engine light. second symptom (3 seconds later) - fuel gauge from half full to empty. third symptom (immediate) - low fuel warning light. fourth symptom (2 seconds later) - low fuel warning light. fifth symptom - engine shut down at highway speed. completely lost vehicle control. no power steering, no power brakes. muscled car to the side of the road and barely avoided an accident. could have been easily killed. problem appears pcm-related, but from what i've read, numerous people have paid $1,000 for a new pcm only to have the same results. this is a serious problem and has been reported thousands of times on the internet. i hope somebody does something with dodge on this before a child is killed when the truck dies at highway speed. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated the vehicle stalled intermittently. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test but did not generate any failure codes. the dealer replaced the ecm, pcm, crank sensor and the fuel pump. the failure seemed to be corrected however, the vehicle began to stall two months after the repair. the manufacturer was notified of the failure who informed the contact to file a complaint. the vin was unavailable. the failure mileage was 205,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the two rear driver and passenger windows would just fall down on their own. the vehicle was taken to a dealer and who advised her that the actuators failed and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and offered no assistance. the failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the vehicle suddenly stalled. the contact was able to restart the vhicle after waiting approximately forty minutes. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic stated the engine would have to be rebuilt. the contact had the vehicle repaired, however, the failure continued. the contact believed there was a failure with the pcm module in the transmission. the approximate failure mileage was 152,305.

Warm weather the engine quits. 3 time within two weeks driving 65-70 mph on highway while pulling a boat all 3 times. the problem is the pcm on the passengers side of the engine compartment. gets to hot and shuts the engine down. no brakes, no steering! this problem is documented in dodge forums thousands of times with everyone quoting the exact same issues with nothing being done nor any fixes that will work. *tr

1999 dodge durango---while out driving during the hotter months, the truck would just shut down while i was driving. the brakes stopped working, the steering wheel stopped working and the odometer read "no bus". when i finally stopped the car by running into a curb, it would not start for another 30 minutes. finally got it started and two miles down the road, it happened again. after talking to other durango owners, i was directed to change the pcm. well that is a $1000.00 job. it was explained to me that the pcm box over heats because of where it is placed under the hood. that section where the pcm box is is not receiving any air flow to keep it cool. the cooling fins are nested too close to the body of the truck. this is a manufacturing problem and should be recalled . this is a safety issue, because you cannot control the car when it shuts down. you also have no warning that the car is getting ready to shut down. the first time it shut down my kids where in the car with me and we were on a very busy expressway. we were almost rear-ended. and we almost rear ended the car in front of us. please, please i beg dodge to check into this. i know that there have been several complaints on this truck because of this issue. i hope it does not take someone's death before the company steps up and takes responsibility for the manufacturing of this vehicle. *kb

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the power steering and brakes would fail sporadically. the contact also observed that the digital odometer would read "no bus". the dealer inspected the vehicle and found that the ecm was defective. the ecm was replaced and the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the current mileage was 155,000 and the approximate failure mileage was 140,000.

Car shuts down randomly when driving, in various weather conditions (hot, cold, warm, wet, etc) problem is with over heating pcm - see other peoples issues here http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml *kb

When driving my 99 dodge durango it dies when it's hot outside without warning and won't start for 30 minutes or so. this is a major safety isssue!!! no one seems to know what the problem is and this is very frustrating to me. is there a recall in regards to this issue?? if not there should be!!

1999 dodge durango shuts down, electronically, while driving in warm/hot weather. this is directly related to the pcm and/or it's location. very dangerous, even life threatening if on the freeway. dodge does not recognize the problem, or safety issue, so forums and consumers are left to resolve this very huge problem. only seems to exist on dodge durango's with the years 1999 and 2000. problem can be resolved, for freeway use, with modifications to the vehicle; a 3-4 inch tube from the grill to the pcm. no fix, so far, for local use on hot days. *tr

I own a 1999 dodge durango it started stalling out and stopped running at random times. my wife almost got rearended aat a traffic light. it stalled out on me on railroad tracks. if i get out and wiggle the wires to the ecm/pcm it starts back up. when it stalls out or dies nothing reads on the odometer. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) *kb

Driving the vehicle and it shuts off without warning. after a short period of time the vehicle will restart and go a couple of miles and shut off again with out warning. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at any speed, the contact stated that the vehicle would stall without warning. the dealer advised the contact to bring the vehicle in for isnpection and possible repairs. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and the vehicle was not repaired. the current mileage was 119,000 and the approximate failure mileage was unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact had the vehicle inspected by a mechanic who changed the distributor camp, wires, fuses and the crank sensor yet the failure recurred shortly after repairs. the contact stated that the mechanic advised that the computers were failing. the vehicle was not taken to the dealer for further inspection or repairs. the failure mileage was 147,000 and current mileage was 155,000.

I own a dodge durango that is the worst vehicle i have ever purchased. it suffers from "shut off when it wants to syndrome" and the company won't even acknowledge that the problem exists even though it is the number one complaint about this particular model on the internet durango sites. to make matters worse they don't even know what causes it to do that therefore making repairing the vehicle impossible. it is basically a death trap as when the engine shuts off so does the power steering and the brakes!!! the odometer reads “nobus”. we have changed several things such as the pcm about 6 times, crank shaft sensor, cam sensor, shut down relay, and fuel pump relay. we still have the same problem. we believe that this is a very serious problem that can cause many accidents. as for us we are tired of investing money so that the vehicle keeps doing the same thing of shutting down and not starting. then having to get it towed home is not so cheap. if we can get a solution from dodge that would be awesome. thank you

The pin that goes into the spindle on the 1999 dodge durango seems to have some huge problem, which can cause a major safety issue to its' drivers. i have read a number of owners' complaints on this same problem for this year of vehicle. we took ours luckily in to get a brake job before my brake fell off and could have caused me to wreck. the pin was easily pulled out and the threading was gone. no nearby junkyards have a spindle for my 4x4 1999 dodge durango, they have told me that as soon as they get them in, someone comes to get it. this sounds like it should be a recalled item. how does a pin fall out. we will have to get new spindles and to buy them from the dealership it is $600 each. all because a faulty pin. *tr

The body work of the dodge durango is extremely rusty all the way around the vehicle. *tr

My 1999 dodge durango dies while driving without warning. this happens everytime i drive and multiple times while driving. i have replaced the pcm (per dodge) and it hasn't changed how the suv runs!! *tr

1999 dodge durango 5.9l:, vehicle dies when letting off the accelerator. have replaced the idle air control valve, cam and crankshaft sensors, computer control relay fuel pump relay and the cap and rotor along with the distrubutor. still stalls mostley in the afternoons temputre makes no differience. last time stalled in busy intersection almost got hit by a speeding car. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that as he started the vehicle, the brake, check engine, and anti lock brake warning lights all illuminated. the contact was able to drive the vehicle but with very limited power. the vehicle was resistant to acceleration yet the engine exhibited an abnormal increase in rpms. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop where the contact was told that the transmission would need to be rebuilt. the transmission was rebuilt. the brake and check engine lights continued to illuminate and the vehicle was taken to a second independent repair shop where the brakes were replaced. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 140,000.

1) events leading up to the failure? none. engine failure occurs without warning. 2) the engine failure occurs totally randomly, with no perceivable indication prior. it has happened at stop signs, in parking lots, and on roadways. were this to happen on a highway or a bridge or a steep hill, the outcome could very easily be fatal! 3) failure does not get recorded by onboard computer; hence, mechanic is unable to troubleshoot the error and fix it. to date, i have read that the car's pcm (power control module) is at fault. *tr

1) events leading up to the failure? none. engine failure occurs without warning. 2) the engine failure occurs totally randomly, with no perceivable indication prior. it has happened at stop signs, in parking lots, and on roadways. were this to happen on a highway or a bridge or a steep hill, the outcome could very easily be fatal! 3) failure does not get recorded by onboard computer; hence, mechanic is unable to troubleshoot the error and fix it. to date, i have read that the car's pcm (power control module) is at fault. *tr

1) events leading up to the failure? none. engine failure occurs without warning. 2) the engine failure occurs totally randomly, with no perceivable indication prior. it has happened at stop signs, in parking lots, and on roadways. were this to happen on a highway or a bridge or a steep hill, the outcome could very easily be fatal! 3) failure does not get recorded by onboard computer; hence, mechanic is unable to troubleshoot the error and fix it. to date, i have read that the car's pcm (power control module) is at fault. *tr

Same as all the others, my dodge durango gets hot then shuts down. as it stalls, if you look at the digital odometer it will read "no bus" and the digital thermostat reads 141 degrees. after sitting anywhere between 5 and 30 minutes it restarts and runs fine for a while before doing it again. after much research i found it was the computer needed to be replaced. there's a company out in florida that will send you a remanufactured one for about $500 and it's 4 bolts to change out. come on dodge, why can't you fix this mess????? *tr

Driving the vehicle and it shuts off without warning. i have replaced the pcm. after a short period of time the vehicle will restart and go a couple of miles and shut off again with out warning. *tr

1999 dodge durango. stall out while driving for no reason! look at some of these websites.... http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml 120 complaints of the same nature! do something about this!!!! *tr

All of a sudden one day when we had a heat wave, our 1999 dodge durango decided to just stall out when he was in the fast lane on the freeway and almost caused him to get rear ended and another time for an accident to almost occur. this happened with no notice at all. then, three other times it stalled in the middle of the road after picking our kids up just trying to get home. this is so dangerous and dodge says its a problem with the pcm. the more i read, the more it is obvious that it is a safety concern and needs to be fixed by dodge, not all of the owners that are lucky to be alive! *tr

I own a 99 dodge durango, 5.9 liter, the events to the failure were stalling while driving on freeway, at stop, in intersections, without warning. when attempting to restart, dash cluster would not function, read no bus on odometer, and show i had no fuel on gas gauge. also when it would stall i would lose brakes and power steering, making it hard to get out of the way of traffic or move to the side of the road. the first time it happened i had my wife and 2 infants with me on the freeway doing 65 in the middle lane. not only unexpected, extremely dangerous. since then i will not allow my family in this car. things that were done to correct the issue were fuel pump, cap and rotor, plugs, wires, crank sensor, and pcm. i have receipts for all work and parts. old pcm not available due to core. *tr

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, brake & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes. *tr

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, brake & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 5) abs & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft. *tr

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, brake & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. causing early failure & possible accident; *tr

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, brake & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident; *tr

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, break & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 1) intake plenum gasket has failed caused excessive debris, sludge to enter engine causing - 2) oil pump & oil pump pickup screen clogging leading to engine failure; 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident; 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. causing early failure & possible accident; 5) abs & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft; 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes. *tr

1999 dodge durango slt / 4wd / 8 cyl 5.9l - vehicle mileage 53,712 as of 08/31/10; the following oem components / parts are defective / broken / worn prematurely causing other parts / components / systems to fail, break & should be recalled, serviced, replaced by daimler chrysler, llc at their expense (no wonder they needed bailout $): 1) intake plenum gasket has failed caused excessive debris, sludge to enter engine causing - 2) oil pump & oil pump pickup screen clogging leading to engine failure; 3) drivers power seat track has excessive motion when accelerating & stopping causing seat to slide forward / backward - possibly causing accident; 4) upper & lower ball joints undersized in mfg. causing early failure & possible accident; 5) abs & brake dash warning light illuminates due to faulty sensors located on transmission tunnel & near drive shaft; 6) front brake rotors undersized for gvw causing premature brake failure / replacement & possible accident. vehicle has been maintained w/ all scheduled factory services & oil changes. *tr

There was no warning signs leading up to the problem. my 99 dodge durango has shut down on me twice in the past week or so. i have been to many websites and heard from many that this is a common problem with this car. no one really knows what is wrong. i have heard that the ecu is too close to the engine's heat and causes it or the wires to short out especially in the summer heat. one it shuts off it will start again but it seems it needs a bit to cool down. i have not done anything to fix it yet cause i hear there is no solution. i have purchased some heat shielding tape and sheets to put around it but have not received them in the mail so have not tried it yet. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle stalled and an unknown warning light illuminated. the contact was unable to immediately restart the vehicle and started that sporadically; it would take several attempts after on hour before the vehicle would restart. the vehicle was taken to several repair facilities yet the vehicle would not produce any failure codes. the vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure mileage was 140,000.

1999 dodge durango - engine stalls during driving, relates to computer overheating. i had the computer replaced but the problem returns. vehicle very difficult to stop or turn d/t power loss. last occurred in oncoming traffic lane while turning. computer returns no codes but odometer displays no bus. engine compartment is way too hot for this component so i do not expect anything to work except re-routing the wiring and mounting the computer outside the engine compartment. i have tried improved air flow and insulation but it simply gets too hot. i cannot stress the level of risk this problem presents. had this occurred while i was pulling a trailer over one of my usual camping routes i would not be reporting this nor would anyone else in the vehicle because losing the engine on a canyon edge would make the vehicle impossible to stop. i refuse to drive the vehicle as this has now happened even on quick trips on slow flat roads. this failure has occurred 5 times now and is predictable. hot weather, 5-15 minutes of driving, all components hot in engine compartment, let it all cool down and vehicle can re-start. odometer blinks 4 times and returns no bus fault. computer will not return a code and so is not covered under its warranty for replacement. this is not a question of if but when a class 1 mishap will occur. *tr

My 1999 dodge durango shuts off unexpectedly. *tr

1999 dodge durango 5. 2 shut down without warning. *tr

Truck shuts off and looses all power when the computer gets too hot. either driving 70 mph on freeway or just idling very unsafe when you loose all power and cant stop or steer. truck will not start till the ecm cools off then will happen 10 minutes down the road again. *tr

Engine cuts off when cpu gets hot, you can wait a few minutes & engine will start & other times not. a lot of people online have had this same problem. most of them have to get a new cpu, but looks like the problem will come back. the computer gets very very hot where it is located under the hood. *tr

I have a dodge durango 1999 it keeps on dying for no reason sometimes it starts back up in 15 minutes or so but there are times when it doesn't start at all until the next day, i change the gs pump three different sensors more than once each took it to different shops they always change the same things it shows that is on empty (no gas) when it does have gas it also shows the no bus light im frustrate it i i've spend so much money on it and i depend on it to get me and my 7 month old baby around the problem started about 6 months ago please help. dodge really needs to do something about this because this is a big problem that hasn't happened to one or two people there are hundreds out there plus the ones that haven't said anything. *tr

Engine failure , dodge durango, complete loss of power and very dangerous, computer is mounted under hood next to motor and over heats and shuts down the vehicle. it needs to be remounted inside the cab of vehicle. *tr

My 1999 dodge durango shuts off while driving on the road . sometimes it takes 15-20 min for it to start up ...but it seems to get worse in the hot summers. lately i have been driving it and it does it more and more . i have come close to being hit by a 18 wheeler! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango slt. while driving 10-30 mph the vehicle lunged forward and shifted out of second gear. the contact stated that the vehicle shifted from first to third gear and the rpms increased up to 34000. the failure occurred twenty minutes after the vehicle was purchased. the contact stated that the dealer refused to offer him any assistance. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who was replacing the transmission and transfer case. the failure and current mileages were 132,520. also, the ball joint was broken and needed to be replaced. updated 10/07/10

I currently own a 1999 dodge durango. this vehicle has been an extreme safety hazard. in the last month i have noticed that my vehicle shuts off without warning while i am still driving,on the freeway, or on a main street. two times that this has happen i had my small children in the car with me on the freeway. i was unable to turn my car back on, and it was almost impossible to get my car pulled over to a safe place. i have taken my car in several times for a diagnostic and the problem for some reason undetectable. i realize now that this has been an issue for many people who own this year and model durango. i really think that this needs to be looked into a little further because someone eventually may get hurt because of the negligence from the durango distributors. *tr

I have a 1999 dodge durango 5.9l v8 with 173,000 miles on it. i bought it from a private seller and two weeks later i was driving down the road and the car just stalls and reads no bus on speed odometer , then i found out if i wiggle the left black computer plug for a few min it starts back up like nothing happened. then i searched google and found pages and pages about this problem stalling. i had the car for two months now and took it to the shop and no one can find how to fix this problem. *tr

I have owned this vehicle for almost 2 years. it started last summer when the vehicle started dying for no reason and without warning. took to mechanic said o2 sensor. replaced. then does it a few days later. took back. transmission slipping. rebuilt. then winter comes runs great. thought problem was fixed. so this summer comes, starts dying again. so took to a mechanic said it was the crank shaft sensor. replaced. did it as i left his house. he took it back said it was the pcm. am still waiting for one after the one i got was bad. replaced another o2 sensor and it dies 5 times on my way home yesterday with my 7 year old and my 7 month old in my vehicle. i live in california so to be stranded on the side of the road in 92 degree weather is unacceptable. this is not fair, and after only searching for 5 minutes i have found hundreds of complaints on this vehicle and nothing has been done. it is dangerous for a vehicle to die going down the freeway at 65 miles per hour with children in the car and it just dies leaving you with no control of the vehicle and barely being able to get off the road. i was nearly rear ended by a semi the other day on the freeway. so scary. if any thing happens to my children i will sue!! *tr

I have a 1999 dodge durango and i have done research over the vehicle and alot of people are having the same problem it randomly shuts off in the middle of the road and is very very dangerous mine shuts of no less then 7 times from home to the store which is right down the road and i have to drive it i have nothing else and i cant afford to pay hundreds of dollars to have it fix i feel many more people are in the same shape as me and i feel that this is an issue the needs to be addressed immediately for instance earlier today i went to the store and it shut off at a stop sign and i tried to move it out of the road and it was to heavy for me to push until one man came to help me and its the same problem at red lights and much more normal people are always being harassed about no insurance,a light being out and another thing that can be fixed easily and yet when a vehicle shuts off in the road all the police can say is move it or we will tow it its kind of hard to move it when i will not start so please investigate this problem for the safety of myself and others thank you for your time. *tr

The pcm/ecu fails giving the no bus signal on odometer while driving the truck shuts down and losing power steering making it hard to steer and loss of vacuum making it almost impossible to stop. *tr

I have a 1999 dodge durango and as almost everyone else my pcm failed and the second one is failing now just one year later! dodge dealers here all knew about the problem so one would assume dodge knows. the placement of the pcm on the passenger front fender gathers exes heat off the manifold which causes it to fail. this problem not only cost way to much to repair, it is a dangerous situation, while driving when the pcm fails the vehicle shuts off dead. a loss of power steering and breaks is a terrifying experience on a vehicle that is as large as this one. with all the complaints filled on this vehicle something need done! *tr

1. no events 2. car shuts off in hot weather and cannot start for another 10 minutes to an hour. no bus light shows up 3. nothing was done to fix the problem as in, its not fixed. *tr

My 1999 dodge durango has a leaking gas line hose that goes to the fuel tank. the complaint i have is that i checked with 2 dodge dealerships and both told me that the hoses were not available and not made anymore. the one that is leaking is the filler hose that is 14" long and has a 1" i.d. it looks like it has been rubbing against something and is getting gouged up and now has a hole in it. i have check with auto parts places and was told that this is not a common gas line filler hose. i know the vehicle is over 7 yrs old, but only have 76500 miles on it. i ask one dealership what was i supposed to do, junk my vehicle, and he said yes that sounds like a good idea. please help. i would also like to find out if there are any other people that are having the same problem, and any other recalls. this suv was bought by my son, new in 1999, and i purchased it from him in 12/2004 with 50,000 miles on it. *tr

Recently i have been having issues with my 1999 dodge durango losing all power. the odometer ready "no bus" and nothing in the truck works, not even the brakes. i did some research online and found out that this is a common problem with the durango. i also found out that it's due to the location of the truck's computer. it is extremely close to the engine and with the increased heat during the summer, the combination is too much for the computer to handle so it shuts down. the best reference of this i read was "the brain stop talking to the body" that indicates how serious this is. i haven't done anything to fix the issue because it was manufactured this way and i'm unsure if the computer can be moved without causing other problems. this has happened to me at least 10 times. all occurrences were days it was hot outside. at least 90 degrees. this problem is so dangerous. i was on the highway when it happened the first time, and had no clue what to do. i know now to let it cool off, but i would like to be able to drive my truck when i need to! this is a very serious problem. i'm sure that someone has been killed or injured as a result of this. *tr

99 dodge durango stalls while driving with no warning. steering wheel locks up and brake lock up. car will read no bus on tachometer. it would restart after 10-15 min but would happen again at any time. *tr

Dodge durango 1999 engine just dies while driving gauges drop engine stalls, then hold on and pray that nobody hits you, i have had the pcm replaced at the dealer $850.00 only for it to start the same problem 5 weeks later, i have taken it back to the dealer they say it shows no error and without it being down they are unable to test any further. this is very dangerous. i have spent over $1300.00 and many hours on the side of the road. this needs to be addressed by dodge! i have been lucky to avoid numerous accidents. *tr

1999 dodge durango. truck has been stalling and dying for over a year now, with no warning. the vehicle will shut down causing you to lose power brake + steering. i've changed all sensors. plugs, wires etc, and still stalls. no mechanic or dealer can re-create the problem and dodge has no record of this problem being an issue, i'm the first! ha! *tr

I will be driving on the freeway up to 70mph then the car will turn off, goes dead everything gets locked really hard to keep in control after everything locks up. this happens every time i drive it, i have stopped driving it on the freeways due to it goes dead after a few miles. i have been told it will be my (cbm) or the main computer it gets hot and it reset it self after 20min of no bus which will appear on the mileage reader and i read lots of the same issue i am having . *tr

1999 dodge durango, heard a noise under vehicle and stopped on berm where vehicle fire observed. *bf according to fire department officials, it appeared the vehicle had broken transmission parts. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0244-91)*jb updated 08/05/10 *bf

My 1999 dodge durango turns off anytime the temperature gets above 85f. this happens in stop and go traffic and even driving at 70 mph. when this happens you loose all control of the car. i have replaced the pcm but it still keeps happening. one day someone will rear end me and my children. *tr

I have a 1999 dodge durango with electrical problems. the abs lights turn on check engine and break. the suv turns off also kills my battery checked alternator checked electrical terminals, changed speed sensors. i spent thousands on the truck and it is pissing me off. *tr

I own a 99 dodge durango . while driving car completely shuts off !!!!!

The dodge durango 1999, stalls completely with no warning or reason. after a brief period of time (5 minutes) it runs again. there is no apparent problem when scanned or is serviced. the imminent danger is that when it stalls everything locks and if you are driving on a highway it is potential risk to the driver and the passengers. *tr

Owner of dodge durango 2 weeks ago my car stopped all of a sudden on the highway, i waited at least 15 minutes thereafter car started again. truck allowed me to make close to my home,before stopping again. although this time i waited 30 minutes before vehicle would started again. i finally arrived home parked the vehicle in the driveway. next morning truck started but could not make it out of my driveway, it continue to shut down. i decided to have it towed. repair station installed fuel pump, partial injection cleaning and idle, i drove the truck for 1 hour parked in the driveway, woke up next morning truck would not start, few minutes later started up again, i took truck to repair shop but they were unable to id any problems.thereafter, truck stopped again, i decided to tow to dealership whom replaced crankshaft sensor, tune up and full injection cleaning for 950.00 but truck still continues to stop, now dealer tech has stated pcm needs to be replaced which will cost 800.00 this is totally insane, based on all the $ spend, it could have been a down payment on another truck. dodge daimler chrysler should be held responsible for all repairs and through investigation, especially since no one can identify root cause, also not to mention occurrences are jeopardizing people lives due to the vehicles continues to cease working at any given time. *tr

My 1999 dodge durango began jolting while driving with sudden loss of power, including steering. this has happened multiple times while driving on the highway and is increasing in frequency as the weather is warmer. i was able to coast to the side of the highway, but being as there was no shoulder, i ended up in a ditch. if this were a freeway and i were in the left lane, i am not sure i would have made it to the right shoulder without an accident. the car was towed to a mechanic where it started immediately. they said it was most likely the battery. i replaced the battery and the car continued to die. i am in the medical profession and am on call for emergencies. if the car were to die while responding to an emergency call, imagine the impact on other lives. also, if the car were to die on a freeway, the result could be fatal. the car is at a mechanic currently and they have 'no idea' what is wrong with it. i have since been avoiding freeways and taking side roads with reduced speed limits out of fear that the car will quit on a freeway. the odometer reads 'no bus' during the incidents and will start up again after it 'cools' for a few minutes. this now happens 2-3 times per week and, quite frankly, the next time it does, i may just leave the car where it dies. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at speeds of 30 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the contact was unable to restart the vehicle for approximately 30 minutes and once restarted and in motion, the vehicle would stall again. the dealer advised having a diagnostic test performed on the vehicle to determine how to repair the failures. the vehicle was not repaired and the failure persisted. this problem occurred 9 additional times. the failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 131,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. on june 8, 2010 while driving at 65 mph, the vehicle shut off without warning. the contact experienced the failure several times. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership, but the dealer could not produce a failure code or duplicate the failure. the contact called the manufacturer who stated they were unaware of the failure. the failure mileage was approximately 156,000. the current mileage was 157,121.

Back in the summer of 2008 i was having issues with my 1999 dodge durango shutting off for no reason. i did some online searching and found the pcm,ecm unit was over heating, after cooling it with an ice pack for 5 minutes the car would start again. after 3 months i finally bought i rebuilt pcm on ebay, they programmed the unit for my car and it ran better then ever. well today 6/4/2010 don't you know it did it again but this time the unit is completely dead, i still have the old unit and popped that in and wow it started. we need to fight dodge on this to relocate the pcm on the firewall near the battery where it stays cool. all the heat from the engine is blown to that side of the car causing this issue. how to do we get dodge to fix this like others have said someone will get hurt and i hate to trash a car with only 74,000 miles on it. *tr

Transmission in my 1999 dodge durango has begun to slip and its pulling hard. it won't go into 2nd or 3rd without me depress the gas pedal. i've tried transmission fix lubricant, changed the fluid and filter, and tuneup. i've been reading from several websites that people are having the same problem with the transmission and dodge won't do anything about it. people work too hard to have their vehicles maintained and getting a rebuilt or brand new one will cost thousands of dollars that normal people like myself don't have. is it anything you can do about this so that people like myself can have a peace of mind knowing that the transmission is in working condition and its safe. *tr

99 dodge durango v8. this vehicle is a piece of crap. the car stalls without warning whenever it wants without warning. this is very dangerous for my family to ride in anywhere especially on the freeway. dodge needs to do a recall on this vehicle as it is hard to tell how many fatalities have occurred from this reason. sometimes the car will run for 25-30 minutes before it shuts off and seems the car has to cool before it will start again. the code shows no bu5 but it will not run a code. *tr

I purchased a 1999 dodge durango and the vehicle shuts off when driving without notice. it is unsafe and dangerous. this happens everytime the vehicle is driven. i have invested thousands of dollars to fix and not even the dealer can fix. i have replaced the pcm, sensors, fuel pump to no avail. the vehicle is just sitting in my driveway, i cant do anything with it. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated she has been experiencing a recurring failure of the vehicle stalling without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times where unknown repairs were made to the vehicle yet the failure would continue to recur. the failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated while driving at speeds of 45 mph, the vehicle began to idle roughly. the warning gauges began to fluctuate sporadically and the vehicle then stalled. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to duplicate the failure but advised the malfunction may have potentially been caused by a computer malfunction. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure and current mileages were 167,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 35-40 mph,the contact engaged the brakes but the vehicle would not stop. he crashed into the rear of the vehicle in front but there was no damage and no personal injuries. the failure occurred more frequently and the abs light illuminated intermittently . the vehicle had not been inspected or repaired at the time of the complaint. the failure mileage was approximately 167,000. the current mileage was approximately 168,000.

I bought my 99 durango 3 months ago & the ball joints are popping & something in the rear is squeaking like an old mattress & the brakes already need replaced & the ac doesn't work. my concern is the number of complaints i have seen regarding accidents from the ball joints breaking & not being able to steer. if this has been an on going issue with vehicles that have low mileage there should be a recall & dodge pay for the repairs when peoples lives are in danger. do you really want another toyota issue? *tr

Signal lights stopped working. when i switch my signal lights on to make a turn they do not work. sometimes if i play with the arm of the switch by wiggling it i can get the turn signal to work for a moment or two. but otherwise it does not work properly. it stopped functioning about a week ago. the switch worked fine up til then. *tr

Pcm is located on the right fender well. the radiator fan also blows onto the right fender. the extreme heat causes the printed circuit board inside the pcm to warp when it gets hot and causes the engine too stall. once the printed circuit board cools and flatten outs it runs fine until it gets so hot that it warps again. i was able to duplicate this problem by using a blow dryer on the pcm. when it got hot the engine stalled. as soon as it cooled it restarted. i resolved the issue by covering the pcm with a heat deflecting insulation wrap and by also running an air duct from the grill directly to the pcm. the problem could be solved by creating some electrical pigtails that would allow you to relocate the pcm to the left fender away from the direction of the radiator fan heat. *tr

Control arms upper defective on dodge durango 4x4 makes loud popping sound loss of steering control, had to replace both upper control arms left and right and replace all ball joints due to what looks like shredding and shearing. *tr

Yes i would like to make a complaint about the 99 dodge durango,,,,,,,it shuts off while driving ,without any kind of warning ,no sputtering,no jerking ,,,just shuts off ,,,,my mother is 56 years old and for her to have to be driving her car and being in danger of it shutting off anywhere,anytime,residential street ,freeway the steering locks up the brakes don't work ,,,this is a very dangerous problem not only for her and the passengers in her car like her grand daughter,friends,family but for the person driving behind her that has to stop very quickly,,,,,this can lead to people getting seriously hurt,,,,,she has taken it to several mechanics ,the dealership and they cannot diagnose the problem,,,,,so after much time and money wasted i got on the internet to see what i could find ,and found hundreds of people with the same problem,,,and what it seems to be is the pcm overheating and shutting itself off,after about ten minutes of it cooling down it turns right back on ,,,,,,,then over heats again and shuts itself off again ,,i think this needs to be addressed by dodge before someone gets in a serious accident. *tr

Steering problems related to linkage affected by brake resivoir leakage onto linkage to the gear box. fluid ate rubber off of the "joints" that look to be like that of a "u-joint." the first time was a safety issue involving an "oversteer" situation and the underlying condition was not explained or repaired. the linkage was replaced. one year or so later the durango began to repeat the above situation on an interstate highway at speeds of over 65 miles per hour. again the linkage was replaced and the master cylinder {not including the resivoir} was replaced at my expense due to the age of my vehicle {or lack of warranty}. the problem still exsists because i have no job to pay for repairs or a different vehicle. i have replaced linkage x2 and master cylinder for this situation, also had axel hubs {sealed units} fail due to dry bearing, both sides front. oem replacement parts both failed due to dry bearings in less than 12 months. this also caused a dangerous condition at highway speeds. wobble and oversteering conditions. prior to these problems the rear sway bar links had disintegrated and were replaced. this vehicle has done no off road 4x4 action for as long as i have owned it. thank you !!

1999 dodge durango completely shuts down without warning. this seems to happen when the vehicle has warmed up. we replaced the crank position sensor, still the same problem. research and diagnostics point to the pcm module. there are 94 other complains at the following site: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml this is a huge safety issue, the truck completely shuts down, if this is not addressed someone is going to get seriously injured or killed, i am afraid to put my children in this vehicle now. its impossible to predict when it will happen, at 55 on the highway it could be a life and death situation. please do the research on this problem, this should be a recall, someone is going to get hurt, just from the brief amount of time i have researched i have found an abundance of complaints for the same problem. *tr

The automatic locks on front passanger side do not work, and sometimes you cant even get the door open..now its beginning to happen to the front driver side as well. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. she stated while driving at any speed from 5 mph or more, the vehicle would stall without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer several times who replaced the fuel pump, crankshaft sensor and the power train control module (pcm); to no avail. there were no further repairs to the vehicle and there were no recalls. the contact was concerned about the safety risk since the vehicle stalled continuously. the failure mileage was 120,000 and the current was 128,227. the vin was not available.

1999 dodge durango rear wheel lock on freeway 5 south of san diego close to palm ave no accident but really close to be one the abs light on my truck came on couple times change couple thing like sensors and problem remains. *tr

Had uneven wear after i had put new tires on with a four wheel alignment. both front wheels are wearing on the inside so i had it evaluated by a dealership which i was informed that i would need new ball joints and tie rods at a price of $2,200.00. after having this fixed i still have the same problems, so i took it back and they said that i would need new a arms for another $1,800.00. the vehicle is not even worth fixing. *tr

1999 dodge durango slt 8cyl 5.9l automatic- vehicle died without warning -replaced battery - died again -replaced battery - checked alternator - checked pcm - check gauges light coming on as battery voltage too low - air bag light intermittently turns on while driving, cycling the beeping on and off, randomly. frustrated as have been to several mechanics and no one seems to know how to fix these issues. want to be sure airbag isn't going to randomly activate. concerned with vehicle suddenly turning off while on highway. *tr

Durango just dies in middle of traffic and it will not start. odometer says no bus and dodge cant tell me what is wrong with it!!!!!!! *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving at night between 45-50 mph the headlights failed without warning. he activated the high beam headlights and continued operation. no repairs were made. the failure and current mileages were 100,000. updated 01/15/10.*lj the consumer stated the headlights would not work unless he moved the tilt steering when first starting the vehicle. the dealer found a wire burnt at the multi-function switch connector. updated 01/19/10

Early generation dodge durango (98-01) has abs problems, causing abs to shut down, leaving the brake pedal very low. i have researched this to be a very common problem and the vehicle was never recalled on this. fix to problem seems to only be a complete brake system rebuild, with aftermarket parts to fix the problem and not have it return again. i have heard that some people have lost their lives due to this problem and i think it should be addressed even though these vehicles are old, they are not safe and need to be recalled for the owners and everyone safety around them. *tr

Same problem as hundreds of others, 1999 durango shuts off, has been doing it for about 1 month now. no particular rhyme or reason as to when it is going to happen, as it will do it while sitting still or going 55 mph. getting the no bus reading in odometer, usually restarts within several minutes. i can not let my wife or teenage son drive this vehicle. have replaced battery cables,disconnected electrical connections going into ecm and cleaned, and made sure same connections are tight. will probably end up replacing ecm, but not too confident about the outcome. now that winter is coming, this may get scary !!! *tr

My '99 dodge durango is sitting on it's 3rd set of ball joints, and i am told it needs another. i've repeated been told "you're lucky your whole wheel didn't come off while you were driving". this is ridiculous! i am tired of fixing the same problem over and over! i have seen hundreds of complaints at various sites from other consumers complaining of the same problem! why is nothing being done? how many people/families/children will have to die before this auto giant is forced to do the ethical and honorable action of properly repairing this problem? i don't care how much it costs them; they created the problem. almost all auto giants are receiving bail out money from the government...million...they need to use some of it for a good purpose. *tr

Car auto-stopped while conducting driving lesson for my 15-year-old stepdaughter. we were traveling 40mph on a country road at the time. she drifted off the side of the road, said the steering wheel was stuck. i told her to apply the brakes. she said she was and they weren't working either. we went through a stop sign and were very nearly t-boned by cars from both directions. my stepdaughter sensibly did as i instructed and pushed as hard as possible on the brake, managed to stop the car before plunging into the river in front of us. i had been having problems with the car for six months previous to this incident. two diagnostics reported that the vehicle was auto-stopping but not why this was occurring. a local mechanic suggested it was probably the gas gauge sensor in the fuel pump which made sense to me because everything but the gas gauge worked whenever the car auto-stopped. it would typically restart within 15 minutes or so. i assumed we had solved the problem when the mechanic replaced the fuel pump. i know now that the fuel pump was not the problem although i don't know what is wrong with the car. i have researched this on the internet and found there are hundreds of other people going through the same difficulties with 1999 dodge durangos. my wife, stepdaughter and i were very lucky not to have been seriously injured during the driving lesson. this situation needs to be addressed before someone is hurt (if they haven't been already). *tr

Durango shut off without warning, while driving, multiple times. once shut off on freeway in heavy traffic. power steering did not work. could not turn away from other vehicles. only thing that worked was the brakes. shut off at least 4 or 5 other times in parking lots, usually after initial start. sometimes started right back up, sometimes took up to 30 minutes to start again. battery had good charge. no delay to start, just shuts off without warning. we do not drive it on the freeway anymore for fear it will shut off and cause an accident. timing for the failure is unpredictable. husband tried to replay the circumstances and make it shut off, didn't shut off. blinkers work intermittently. have not tried repairing it yet. did some research online, seems many people have this same problem with the same vehicle and none of the usual remedies work. i am planning to take it to the dealership, but am hesitant to waste money on something they don't know how to fix. diagnostic tests for others have been negative. this problem has occurred several times and began about 6 months ago. freeway incident was around may this year. *tr

99 dodge durango slt 5.9l engine. after purchasing this car in feb. 2008, while i was driving it just shut down. no warning was given. this started happening several times a day while i drove it. i had to have it towed in by the man who i was buying it from to go to the mechanics. they tried numerous times to find the issue. finally after dealing with not having the car on & off for three months, i found out that others got the same error code i did in the odometer window which said, "no bus." it was then towed again, and i wrote the mechanic a note telling them that i found out that others had the same issue. thousands & thousands. their car shut down at any moment. the last time my car shut down on me was while i was on the interstate going 65 mph. it just shut down completely, no warning. we were almost in a near fatal accident. thankfully the car swerved and some people stopped and helped me push it off to the median. once at the mechanics, i received a call stating it was in fact the pcm, it was replaced and then the car did not do this any longer. that is a expensive part to replace. now again one year later this same car is at the mechanics again for the pcm being replaced. i just handed them $450 ( total $800) to get it. he had my car for 6 weeks before determining that the pcm had failed once again on this car. dodge needs to take responsibility for this. i do not understand why they would dismiss such a road hazard. while a great car in looks, it is not safe on the road. we need something done about this. i have children who ride in this car and can't afford to buy a new car at any moment. they need to recall the 1999 dodge durangos and reimburse those of us who have had to replace this pcm causing the car to shut down. there are too many people out there with the exact same problem for this to be continued to be ignored by dodge. sabrina fowler *tr

Http://www.automotiveforums.com/t91464.html i have a '99 durango with ~45000 miles. recently it has been breaking down on me. i feel it lose power until it dies all together. after about 20 minutes it will start again. this has happened 5 times. when it happened today, i was going about 30 mph, when i felt it lose power. the speedometer went to '0" - the 'check engine light came on', the 'fuel pump' light came on (like it does when you run out of gas), then i had this odd message on the odometer that said "no bus". this time i had it towed to pep boys w/o trying to crank it with the hopes they can get a code. i told them about the "no bus" message but they did not seem to know anything about it. i have found this mentioned on a few bulletins boards but not with much info. i think perhaps a service bulletin from dodge said something about this. does anyone have any ideas as to what "no bus' means and perhaps if this is the cause of me breaking down. what can i do to get it fixed ? please help. .thanks! *tr

I have a 1999 dodge durango which has stalled while driving numerous times. the first time i was in stop and go traffic and it died. 3 minutes later it started back up and ran fine. then, a month later while traveling 65mph on the freeway it died again. luckily i was in the right lane and was able to coast to the shoulder lane. after 10 minutes it started up again and ran fine. a week later i was driving it and it suddenly died again. this time it took over 2 hours to get it started again. it died again 10 minutes later. another 15 minutes to get it started again and it died pulling in to my driveway. i am afraid to drive this vehicle, and don't know what to do to fix it. i was told by a mechanic it might be the fuel filter, and when i looked for the part online, i came across a website with hundreds of consumer complaints for the same problem. people are afraid to drive this vehicle since it is a safety issue that it will just die unexpectedly irregardless of where you are driving it or how fast or slow it's going. diagnostic tests reveal no error codes, people are being told to try changing out several different parts on the vehicle, at great cost, with no consistent success at solving this problem. i cannot afford to spend money guessing what the problem may be, and it seems dodge is well aware of this problem with 1998-99 dodge durangos across the country. all seem to think it is a manufacturer defect in design of this vehicle, as the pcm is located in a very high heat location under the hood which seems to fry the pcm as well as numerous other parts it is running in conjunction with. link to site with complaints listed: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml. *tr

1999 dodge durango slt ( 5.9 ) replacing upper and lower ball joints for the 2nd time. 70,000 miles on vehicle. *tr

I own a 1999 durango and a 2001 dakota both have loose intermediate shafts. the steering is very loose in both trucks. i spoke with many owners of these types of trucks and all have the same problem may cause a serious accident when someone looses steering going 55 mph i think we should make this problem known before somebody gets in an accident and gets someone killed. *tr

1999 dodge durango faulty electrical/computer operations. vehicle intermittently stalls while driving. vehicle has stalled when starting from a stop (0-5mph), at cruising speeds (55mph) or randomly while driving in the city (25-3mph). replaced pcm and issue subsided for 2 years only to begin again. dealership stated the recurrence was due to faulty abs control unit, replaced in aug '09, only to have same issue occur again 2 days after retrieving the vehicle. previously car would restart after engine had time to cool down. since pcm was replaced, issue has become twofold - intermittent stalling and intermittent not starting. drove the car to school, returned home, car sat for 1 hr, go to leave, car wont start. engine cranks, plenty of battery (all electrical works) but engine wont turn over. since april, this exact same scenario has occurred half dozen times - after driving the car for some period of time and then letting it sit, only to leave and it will not start - wait for 30min-90min, and car starts. the last two times this occurred, waited for more than 2 hours and car wouldn't start so had the vehicle towed to dealership. this appears to be a common complaint with this make/model and yet manufacturer continues to turn a blind eye to consumers as well as turning their backs on the dealerships. i have been the sole owner of this vehicle and purchased it new to my specifications (internet order) and have followed the scheduled service/maintenance to the letter. 11 year old vehicle in nov, with 151,000 miles - they don't make them like the used to. *tr

Component: electrical system details: i own a 1999 dodge durango it has 130000 miles on for the past 2 months it just shuts off no power to gauges and engine dies just like i turned the engine off doesn't matter where you are just have to wait about 30 min and will start back up this is very dangerous to my family after searching the web for this problem i noticed several other people have the same problem this happens daily several mechanics have looked for the problem but it has not been found dodge needs to step up to the plate and repair there defective vehicles. last year i had to replaced the master brain was told this was the problem. now one year later after the warranty is out it is doing it again, no one can find out why it is cutting out again, been in shop several time with told nothing is wrong. i have had this 1999 dodge durango since 1999 and always taken care of it as far as maintenance goes. someone please tell me what is causing the problem. i do not want another suv to roll over because of cutting out and not being able to control the suv. i bought a dodge because this happen once to my ford and i almost lost my family (3 children and husband) that time. i did lose the full use of my left hand. this problem need to be taken care of please help i see i am not the only one. *tr

I purchased the 1999 dodge durango 2/8/09. the truck ran good for one week. then it would just stall with no warning and a "no bus error" would flash on the odometer. after about 20 minutes the truck would start back up. but that is unacceptable. it has been stalling every week since may 12, 2009. it quit 8/11/09 and it was stuck in traffic with no where to go. it took one hour and 15 minutes for the truck to start back up. dodge needs to be held accountable for this issue. if you just take 3 minutes and google "no bus signal on odometer of 1999 dodge durango" you'll spend the next 3 days reading all the complaints with no solution to fixing the problem. i am a single parent and i depend on this vehicle to get back and forth to work and the doctors. i have had the diagnostics run on the truck and it doesn't even read. they don't know about it unless they're in the truck with you when it happens or there within 15 mins of the truck stopping. all this money for cash for clunkers and couldn't even drive it to a car lot if i wanted to. it wouldn't start. i am very upset and angry and feel that dodge has dodged another bullet. never will i buy a car from dodge/chrysler/jeep again, because they are not being responsible. believe me, they are aware of the issue. just don't give a *^$! *tr

My 1999 dodge durango just stops running but usually starts back up again. my wife usually drives this car with our 3 children and presents a very dangerous problem if it stops running at the wrong time. there are many complaints on the internet about the same problem with this model. i feel that dodge needs to investigate this problem and find a solution for its customers. *tr

1999 dodge durango shuts off without warning. mechanics fail to diagnose problem that would include dealers and private shops. dodge refuses to acknowledge the problem as a manufacture defect. *tr

1999 dodge durango has continuously stalled in heavy traffic. engine, electrical shut down with no notice. no codes appear. we have replaced camshaft and crankshaft sensors, replaced and rewired starter but problem continues. this is a very dangerous occurrence and we have missed near (possibly fatal) accidents. someone needs to step in and assist owners before a fatality occurs. thank goodness the semi truck driver who was traveling at 45+ mph saw our stalled vehicle and was able to move. imagine the scene if it had stalled on a railroad crossing! *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving less than 5 mph, the brake pedal became very soft and extended to the floorboard. the contact noticed brake fluid leaking from the driver's side of the vehicle. upon further research, he discovered nhtsa campaign id number 99v342000; however, his vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer refused to assist with any repairs since his vehicle was excluded from the recall. the current and failure mileages were less than 45,000.

1999 dodge durango constantly stalling out. my wife was stuck sideways in the middle of a busy intersection today after pulling out and the vehicle died during acceleration. has happened a number of times and apparently is happening to a lot of the same year durangos. simply go to carcomplaints.com and review the number of similar incidents. there is little to no warning. we have seen a difference in the frequency of the occurrence when it is raining or has rained. it does it more frequently when it has. it is very sporadic, so we never know when it is safe to drive or not. if there are any warning signs, we would know to use extra caution prior to driving it that day or take other forms of transportation. i certainly hope no one gets killed while this is happening and i hope it is not one of my family. please investigate this situation! *tr

Electrical problem causing stalling in traffic. engines shuts off because of short somewhere or computer failure. replaced ignition coil and have checked wiring and battery connections but something in the pcm or sensors keeps failing on and off. *tr

I own a 1999 doge durango it has 145000 miles on for the past 2 months it just shuts off no power to gauges and engine dies just like i turned the engine off doesent matter where you are jsut have to wait about 30 min and will start back up this is very dangerous to my family after serching the web for this problem i noticed several other people have the same problem this happens daily several mechanics have looked for the proble but it has not been found dodge needs to step up to the plate and repair there defective vehicles. *tr

Vehicle dies sporadically, has the "no bus" indication on the odometer. it is a common anomaly causing $800 to $1500 in repairs on my 1999 dodge durango. *tr

1999 dodge durango 4 wheel drive engine will stall and will not start for 10 to 20 minutes. gauges are inoperative. no bus message displayed on odometer. stalls in traffic. freeways almost got rear ended a bunch of times ...please help before we get killed. *tr

I bought my durango last year and it has left me and my kids stranded on road many times in very dangerous situations because of no shoulder to pull out of way of other drivers, it shuts down without warning, loses all power, restarts in 1-30 minutes but will shut down again within a few miles especially on hot days. first replaced fuel pump then relay switches and problem still continues, nothing ever shows on the diagnostics. three mechanics have been unable to figure it out but i still had to pay for their time so here i am with only one vehicle that i still owe money for and can't depend on it to get me anywhere. i drive everyday in fear that my car is going to stall and get me or my kids killed. *tr

Suspension:front hub. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact has experienced multiple failures with the vehicle shutting off without warning. while driving at any speed, the vehicle shuts off and the power steering and brakes fail. upon further investigation, the contact determined that the wiring harness connection to the computer was failing. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the manufacturer stated that they were aware of the issue, but there was no recall. the contact would not be provided any compensation. the failure mileage was 100,000 and current mileage was 120,000.

The durango which is a 1999 model recently broke 100,000 miles, after it hit that 100.00 mile mark i noticed that the steering had at least 1/2 in. of play. i took the durango in to a tire place to have my tires replaced and they told my that the tie rods were bad. that was around christmas. not too long ago i replaced the transfer case on the truck costing me almost $400.00!! the mechanic advised me that i was about a weeks worth of driving away from being put in a ditch because my tie rods were in such bad condition. i have to go to work so this problem is not acceptable. i came across a blog talking about a recall for the 2000-2003 model durangos that had the same problem. i want something done about my durango that i don't have to pay for because i cannot afford to fix a problem on my only vehicle that is not my problem. the vehicles were manufactured unsafe. *tr

Vehicle shuts off without warning, no events leading up to failure. occurrence not clear at this time but it's frequent. fuel pump replaced and checked for loose wires. *tr

I was on the highway and my vehicle shut down. when this happened i was doing 65 m.p.h. and lost control of the steering and braking which almost resulted in a crash with my toddler in the vehicle. i finally got some help from a passer by to get it off of the road and let the pcm cool down and it started again. this happens whenever it is above 70 degrees out side. i have contacted dodge and they will not warranty this problem nor recall it. we need help. i have found over one hundred cases of this happening and dodge will do nothing about it. please help before some one gets killed if they haven't already this is serious. a new p.c.m. cost between 800.00 and 1200.00 dollars and the same thing keeps happening. the other thing on the 1998 and 1999 durango is the oil pump screens are to small and keeps ca]using engine failure in the same manner as the problem above. please investigate you are the only ones that can save a life. thank you. *tr

I have 99 dodge durango i have had it since 2004 then i have had to put over 3,000 into the front end. i have had the ball joints (upper and lower) replaced. my ball joints broke the first time and my car almost crashed into a tree. i was just doing 60 down a highway. i turned and got about 200 feet into a driveway and my tire just fell off and my whole car hit the ground. i know that this has been checked. everyone i know who has 99-2002 durango has this problem. if i would have been going 60 and this happened then... i would not be here typing this. it should be a recall, it makes this vehicle unsafe. i just had my ball joint replaced again, not to mention i had to buy brand new tires because the bad ball joint rubbed my brand new tires down. this is a manufactures mess up. there is no way this many people have had a problem with this and nothing has been done about it. *tr

Here is a copy of my complaint that i emailed directly to dodge: i have done alot of research and have found that the dealers do not know how to fix this problem and there are numerous web sites with fellow 1999 dodge durango owners who are experiencing the same problem and we are looking for your recall to permanently correct the matter. your dealers have not been able to correct the problem at any price. when the outside temperature of where ever you live gets warm, the vehicle will stop with no warning and you lose control of your vehicle. the dash says "no bus" where the mileage usually is. it is unpredictable and dangerous to drive this vehicle although i love everything else about it. i am sad to see that there are several years of consumers asking dodge for help with this problem and yet there is no answer from you. please explain to me what you can do about this. i do not want to be a statistic about driving a 1999 dodge durango and dying from it. please do something. i can't drive the vehicle in the spring or summer but don't feel right about trying to sell it and pass it on to someone else who doesn't know any better. i am sure that you are very aware of this problem and can find several web sites with consumers asking for help and reporting similar problems just by googling 1999 dodge durango but here are a few links for you to visit too. http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/complaints/results.cfm http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml please do the right thing and offer your consumers the help that they need. this is not an isolate problem and you are surely aware of it. i will await your answer about a recall that will correct this. *tr thank you, leah

Front drivers seat moves 1- 2 in. this is slack in seat rail. *tr

1999 durango stalls randomly without warning. recently while traveling on the highway with my wife and two kids it stalled at 60 mph on route 15 in connecticut. it was everything i could do to keep the truck on the road and get it restarted. the results could have been catastrophic. i will no longer let my family ride with me in the vehicle. i have done some searches on-line and am shocked to see hundreds of post about the same problem and no resolution or acknowledgment from dodge. i feel there needs to be a recall and corrective action. of course if dodge doesn't know how to fix the problem it's very difficult to do a recall. they should therefore buy the vehicles back from the current owners. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving less than 55 mph, a deer ran in front of the vehicle. the contact attempted to avoid the deer and swerved his vehicle to the right. he sideswiped trees on the passenger side of the vehicle and slightly off center on the driver's side. the vehicle stopped when it crashed head-on into a tree. the radiator was forced into the engine and the engine was pushed into the vehicle, which caused the contact to sustain major injuries to his lower body, including a broken knee cap. smoke expelled from the engine. the air bags failed to deploy and a police report was filed. the vehicle was destroyed. the current and failure mileages were less than 117,000.

1999 dodge durango stalls and reads no bus on dash. i have replace the pcm and it worked for a while now problem back. stalled in busy intersection. *tr

1999 dodge durango-so many problems with this vehicle. had to replace the computer due to overheating-common problem i hear. now the upper and lower ball joints are bad and need replaced or my tires could fall off? lots of information that this is an extremely common problem and very very dangerous. other years of derange have been recalled because of ball joints being bad. i have not had an accident yet and am hoping not to. can't afford all these repairs for things that seem to be a common issue with this vehicle. *tr

1999 dodge durango 5.9 v8 stalls for no reason with no bus displayed where the mileage would normally be. i have had different sensors replaced. and unit still shuts down and is very hard to steer or stop the vehicle after the loss of power. no one hurt or killed, but vehicle is unsafe to drive. as far as incident date. it happens just about every time i drive the durango and sometimes a 30 minute ride the vehicle can stall as many as 2-3 times. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle has failed without warning on several occasions. while driving 40 mph, the vehicle failed and shut off without any given notice. the vehicle was taken to a local repair shop and several unknown repairs were made at the cost of $1,000. the vehicle failed again after the repairs were made. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and they stated that the battery cables failed. the vehicle was repaired again at the cost of $150. the vehicle has continued to fail after the repairs were made to the battery and battery cables. the vehicle was taken to the dealer again and they stated that the pcm failed. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer stated that no compensation would be made because the dealer stated that the vehicle has not had any failures besides the battery cables, battery, and pcm being replaced. the contact was advised to call the manufacturer back for further assistance if the failure recurs. the failure mileage was 75,000 and current mileage was 80,000.

1999 dodge durango. bought used in 2003 w/70k miles. before it hit 80k the motor had blown and lost all power while driving down i-95. no warnings. towed to garage and needed top end rebuilt due to lack of lubricant in the top end. private warranty company covered half the cost claiming my lack of maintanace. just before 100k it would lose oil pressure when warmed up and the vehicle came to a stop. took it to garage and they replaced the oil pressure sending unit claiming it was blocked with sludge. within 500 miles the motor blew again. had entire motor rebuilt with new top end and bottom end, new bearings etc. flushed and changed oil every 3k miles from then till it reached 125k miles. once again while stop at toll booth vehicle lost oil pressure but would come back up when i applied a little throttle. tried to pull off the road but within 100 feet the motor started banging and then lost power and shut down. towed it back home and checked oil. dipstick showed nothing. 2 days later when i checked the oil the level was good. oil must have gotten trapped in the top end and caused the bottom end to be unlubricated and fail. what a poorly designed engine. vehicle sits in my backyard with another blown motor. thanks chrysler. *tr

The ball joints failed on my 1999 dodge durango with the same clunking noise that the ball joints failed on the 2000 - 2003 dodge durango's. your nhtsa campaign number: 04v596000 clearly states this problem. since you didn't include the 1999 dodge durango's in the recall i replaced the ball joints myself. using the appropriate steps i replaced the bad squeaky, clunking ball joints with new moog ball joints. after about 3 months the front end of my durango sounded as if it were going to fall off. i took my car to mieneke in spring , texas to get it evaluated. the manager at this outlet informed me that the ball joints had wallowed out the holes on the upper control arm where the bolts go through ball joint and the upper control arm. he then charged me $1400.00 to replace the upper control arms on the right and left side and install new ball joints. my dodge durango began making noise again about 2 months later. the exact same problem. i called him back and let him know the problem was happening again. he said he would do some research and get back in touch with me. a day or two later he called me and informed me there was a service bulletin out that said you should not replace just the ball joint but you should replace the whole upper control arm that has a new ball joint riveted on to it. he said the metal on the control arm is to weak an malleable. how in the world can dodge get away with using such cheap metal and parts and why don't all of the parts houses and repair shops know about this problem? only dodge makes a replacement upper control arm with an attached ball joint for the 2 wheel drive durango. it cost approximately $400 for each side. *tr

My 99 dodge durango 5.9 will just shut off on me while driving. very dangerous seeing i lose control of the vehicle. i have been stuck in the heat many times with young kids. *tr

We have had a litany of problems with the abs system, the last one being in october 2008. the mechanic replaced a sensor and it was fine until 1/8/2009. while driving the car the abs motor switched on and wouldn't turn off, even with the engine off. dobbs auto had to disconnect the unit and tried to order the new module, but it backordered until january 30,2009. i now have to drive the car without any abs brakes and it will cost over $900 to replace module. since it is backordered the mechanic believes that is an indication of a defect with module and thus i think it should be replaces by dodge, no cost to me. when i notified dodge they told me one of their mechanics would have to look at it. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while changing the brakes on the vehicle, the contact noticed that the upper ball joints were loose. the dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). the vehicle has not yet been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 39,000. updated 01/14/09. *lj updated 01/21/09. *jb

After replacing hub assembly at les schwab brakes didn't work right when stepping down on brake it would make a sound as if they were not catching pulling car forward braking only depressed half way after a few seconds brake would let go all the down and then would return to normal i retorted to les schwab they checked brakes and found nothing wrong the said may be something was happening to suspension but it should be ok to drive it would continue off and on for a few weeks two days after thanksgiving returning from shopping sun was just going down when braking for a car i front my brakes gave out causing me to hit the car in front of me deploying air bags to both sides as we were pushing car out of road there was o skid marks at all. *tr

This truck should be recalled!! deaths will occur with this and probably already have. will start researching that with insurance companies! the durango shuts down without warning. you have no control of the vehicle when this happens. the oil pressure drops to 0 and the truck then attempts to stall or does stall. if the truck cools or you bet cool air on the pcm, then the oil gauge jumps back up to 40 and the truck runs fine. have had the oil checked and there oil is running though the engine as it should be although the gauge says 0 and the check gauges light and check engine light comes on. this truck a safety hazard and a liability to whomever is driving. we still owe $3500 on it and it now makes a nice yard ornament. - this is a serious safety issue for all of us drivers. we shouldn't have to bite the bullet on this one. driving is dangerous enough without driving a durango that shuts down continually and without notice. you lose your power steering, power brakes and it's hard to navigate or even get a truck this large to stop. we have the 4x4 with the 5.9l engine. it's a tank that i used to love until it became too dangerous to drive. dodge does not want to take any responsibility for this and every dodge dealership you call acts like it's the 1st time they have heard of it. with the thousands of posts that are on the internet, i find that hard to believe. dodge needs to take responsibility for this. buy back our trucks or at least give us a large enough rebate on a new vehicle. but they do need to take responsibility. please contact me. these trucks are too dangerous to be on the road. www.carcomplaints.com lists 62 complaints and there are many many more. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while the vehicle was parked at a boat dock, it shifted out of park and into reverse. the vehicle landed in the water. the vehicle was declared to be destroyed by the contact's insurance company. there were no injuries, but a police report was filed. the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id numbers 01v077000 and 07v555000 for the 2001 dodge durango for the automatic transmission column shift component. the dealer did not assist and the manufacturer has not been notified. the contact stated that he could provide the police report and original production sticker, if necessary. the current and failure mileages were 136,000. updated 11/25/08. *lj updated 1125/08. *jb

Vehicle shuts down without warning. in march 2007 the durango started to loose all power and just shut down. we had it towed to a shop, and had new pcm installed. a few months ago, problem started to re-occur again. had it towed a few more times, back in the shop to have new starter. dies 2 days later, put in new battery and cables. durango shut down in middle of busy intersection, and has now been towed to an auto shop. mechanic suggests a new alternator, but websites show other have had the same problems: http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml *tr

My 1999 durango slides in the rail unless the seat is positioned at the extreme forward or rearward positions. i can't tell if it is a cracked rail. . it is most noticeable when braking and the seat moves forward. had taken it to the dealer back in 2003 but said it was out of warranty. it has seem to be worse over time. dangerous to the point i am reluctant to let others drive it until it can be repaired. *tr

I own a 1999 dodge durango, and like many, almost scary amounts of other dodge customers, am having numerous issues with this vehicle which provide extreme safety hazards to the drivers and occupants. one of which is an upper ball joint issue, which was recalled on the 2000 model year, but not other years with the same design flaw. another of which is the automatic transmission not shifting properly, or at all rendering the vehicle 'in neutral' at times while in traffic. also, a problem, which is starting to occur involves the vehicle to shut down out of nowhere in traffic, leaving the driver to try to navigate this beast to the side of the road without power brakesw/steering etc. if you search the internet, you will find literally thousands of people with these problems, severely endangering every man, woman and child who occupy these trucks. dodge dealers constantly give owners a runaround and deny they have heard any other claims of these problems. these trucks are unsafe! chrysler needs to know that, and do something about it! *tr

Brakes failed completely, petal went to the floor. i inspected for cause & discovered that metal hydraulic brake lines had massive leaks just below power steering pump & just forward of rear drivers side wheel. failure appears to be due to corrosion. problem occurred while parking car, no injuries or damage involved. i am discarding vehicle but feel obliged to report this incident since i cannot imagine a more serious safety failure and hope appropriate action will be taken to save lives and prevent injuries & damage. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 40 mph in rainy weather conditions, the vehicle did not stop when the brake pedal was depressed and he crashed into a vehicle. the vehicle would not stop even after the contact repeatedly applied pressure to the brakes. he stated that if the braking unit was functioning normally he would have had ample time to avoid a crash. after close inspection of the vehicle, he noticed that the brake assembly pin that connects the master cylinder to the braking unit had severe corrosion on the inside, which caused it to fracture. the vehicle failed and was completely destroyed. the manufacturer sent an investigator to inspect the vehicle and it was discovered that there was no recall for that component; therefore, they could not assume any financial responsibility. the contact has pictures of the failed component. the failure and current mileages were 106,599. updated 11/12/08 *bf the tow truck driver found a half inch thick piece of steel on the floor below the brake pedal. as it turned out, a half inch thick piece of steel pin that connected the brake pedal to the master cylinder had sheared off. updated 11/13/08. *jb

My engine shut down when its really hot weather, the motor shut down when i turn a corner and would start back had to have it towed both times. the air condition keep going out. it occur 3 times and the last time it wouldn't start back. *tr

99 dodge durango slt 5.2 318 motor blew. only had 105,000 miles on it changed oil and did upkeep right on schedule. this pile crap has been nothing but a lemon since we bought it. first it started shutting off while driving, had to fight tooth and nail to get dodge to replace pcm, i did the investigation to figure out the problem because they did not want to pay for it and tried really hard to stretch this out to where i would not have warranty anymore. they wanted to send us off with a black box after they supposedly fixed problem but didn't. now my motor blew! we have taken motor out and it looks all burned up...what a complete piece of crap..so angry that dodge refuses to step up on these obvious defects that are their fault not the poor consumer who paid way to much for this lemon of a vehicle. also have to replace all ball joints, because the 99 should of been included in the recall!!!! thanks for nothing dodge!!! i will never buy american again, this was my first time of straying from nissans and toyotas,,,never again. *tr

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.

My 99 durango while driving just looses all power and shuts down i have replaced the battery, air idle processor. the stepper motor and a new alternator. my vehicle still will not stay running, i have children and need to get then to and from school, i feel very unsafe because i do not know when this is going to shut down. i have read alot of other complaints with the same problem with the same year vehicle on auto beef.com. this is obviously a manufacturer defect and dodge needs to take responsibility before this ends up in very serious accidents possible death. *tr

My 1999 dodge durango would shut down and all the gauges would go to "0." lost power steering and power brakes. my wife almost had a t-bone crash with a semi truck in orem, ut. after doing my research, it is obvious that dodge failed in their responsibility to the consumer. the pcm (powertrain control module) goes bad in specifically the 1999 durango's and below are a bunch of testimonies that it is a common problem. this is dangerous and someone could end up dead. - http://www.automotivehelper.com/topic91464.htm - http://www.carsurvey.org/viewmorecomments_review_41149_4.html - http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/vehicle_shuts_down_without_warning.shtml the below website will show that this is the biggest problem with the 1999 dodge durango. http://www.carcomplaints.com/dodge/durango/1999/electrical/index.shtml i just spent over $1,000 replacing my pcm to fix the problem. mor importantly, my wife and kids almost got in an accident. i would like to see this recalled, as it could potentially cause death or injury. this problem should be fixed by dodge as a recall, not by the consumer. *tr

My wife has a 99 durango 5.9l 4x4 with 175,000 miles. about three weeks ago immediately after a standard tune-up the vehicle began reading multiple misfires and a "p1391" error code. i recheck everything and use the scanner to reset all of the trouble codes on the truck. next thing you know - everything is running fine and there weren't any error codes registering. next day my wife drives the truck and calls me later in the day and says just suddenly stopped working while she was driving the truck down the road ¿ no steering, no brakes, nothing. she was ¿ fortunately ¿ able to coast it to the side of the road and re-start it were it fired right back up and was driving fine. then it happens again the next day ¿ again while she¿s driving down the road in traffic and with no warning. so, i hookup the handheld again and this time i only read the p1391 error code. so i replace the camshaft position sensor and the crankshaft position sensor. so now i'm searching the internet forums and find out that this is a known but unacknowledged problem by dodge. no rhyme or reason ¿ it appears to have happened across all mileage ranges and in all parts of the country and in particular with the 1998 ¿ 2003 dodge durangos. so know we¿re faced with the prospect that a new vehicle computer ($690.00 dealer installed) might fix the problem but that we may (because no one seems to know for sure) have to additionally replace several other sensors that, if not replaced, may blow out the new vehicle computer. obviously, if this a known design flaw (placement of vehicle computer ¿ pcm ¿ in engine compartment unnecessarily exposes the unit to high temperatures thereby causing the unit to fail) with potentially fatal results (sudden and complete loss of power in the middle of traffic or while rounding a corner, etc.) then dodge needs to issue a recall and/or by some other means replace those units that are defective as a result and redesign the placement of the unit in another area. *tr

1999 dodge durango,driver side brake line rusted completely through,causing brake failure ,had children in car with me and had to stop with emergency brake,contacted bbb no help,all my brake line running from engine compartment to each wheel need replacement ,all are rusting,# ,thank you dan spina *tr

Faulty pcm part (computer), when the vehicle is driving in hot weather, over 80 degrees fahrenheit, the vehicle completely dies. the engine dies & the electrical components are shut off. this has happened several times, and caused some near-crash situations while my children were in the car! after scouring the internet & talking with mechanics, i have discovered this is not an isolated event. i replaced the faulty pcm & the problem has not returned. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. on eight or nine occasions, while either idling or driving between 25-35 mph, the vehicle has stalled in the middle of traffic. sometimes, the vehicle will immediately restart and other times, it takes a half an hour before restarting. the vehicle has been to the dealer on three occasions for this failure, but they have been unable to duplicate the failure. the failure mileage was 100,000.

Upper ball joints have too much play and need replacement. *tr

My vehicle for many weeks would shut down while driving especially on hot days with no warning. gauges would freeze. i would stop my vehicle and either have to wait 20 mins. the vehicle would go till died again, often the next stop, or braking during a turn. almost impossible to brake or steer even driving 55mph. almost causing accidents. my mechanic said it was the computer, the computer had no history, take it to a dealer. during that weekend while driving about 10 miles died 5 times in 100+ temp police stopped to help. sent me to hospital with heat exhaustion and temp of 102.9. next morning drove vehicle to dealer. dealer diagnosed as fuel pump. i paid for repair and drove off with vehicle. i drove less than 3 miles and 2 more times the vehicle died. dealer sent tow truck. next mourning dealer claim car is fine running 5 hours in shop. i insisted take on road in heat. when shut hood died. dealer npw calling pcm bad not computer. i was told had to pay for pcm as well that fuel pump was bad anyway. i asked for old parts was told do not return core parts? i had asked for replaced part return. i paid and left. after contacting owner of dealership next day. one week later refunded for fuel pump not pcm. *tr

Well i like the vehicle but it is just not safe for anyone to drive.. i would not even want to be on the road with someone driving a durango let alone drive my own. i can not even tell you all the prob i have had with mine. *tr

The car cuts off while it is driving at various speeds, including highway speeds and with no warning at all. after a few minutes it will usually start back up. there were no injuries but if it was to cut off while driving and going around a corner it could easily run off the road or into oncoming traffic. i have read about lots of other drivers or this same type of vehicle having the same exact problem. *tr

While returning home from a family vacation, my 1999 dodge durango lost completely lost power and shut down. luckily i was able to pull off the road. after several minutes of trying to start the car it started up. a few minutes later it shut down again. again, after a few minutes it started and i was able to drive the last 20 miles to get home. after unloading the car, i tried to start the car with no luck. i noticed the odometer display read " no bus ". i told this to the mechanic and he thought the crank sensor was the problem. it still shuts down after the repair. the car has shut down a total of 4 times and i still haven't found the repair solution. i think it is the computer. it gets too hot and shuts the car down. this is extremely dangerous and i can't believe dodge hasn't done a recall on this before now. *tr

I have a 1999 dodge durango and the "brakes" doesn't work. when i was driving i would hear a rumble sound then all of a sudden when i try to brake the "brakes" wouldn't work or it would take a sec to kick in. i have read a couple of consumers issues with this and it sounds like it all lead back to the abs system. shouldn't this be a recall not just a service bulletin? *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 15-70 mph, the engine shuts off. a code that reads "no bus" appears on the instrument panel. the vehicle is currently not able to restart. the failure occurred two weeks ago and the mechanic could not determine the cause of the failure. the vin was unknown. the current mileage was 150,000 and failure mileage was 149,000.

I am the owner of a 99 dodge durango slt since 12/31/98. about 14 months ago it started dying on me without any apparent reason. i have had it serviced 7 times at 2 different dealerships. all with the same result, temporarily fixed. the last 2 times being the worst. each from a different dealership. i have been driving on the freeway at 70 mph and had it die. this shuts all power steering and braking down. luckily, i've been able to avoid being rearended or hit as i coasted to the side of the road. i stopped driving with my wife and kids in the truck, in case of being hit. the service depts have: checked connections, replaced speed sensor unit, central timer module, crankshaft module and are now telling me i need to replace the pcm. have seen on the web that this is not an isolated incident. i love the truck, but it's inoperable by most standards. *tr

I purchased a 1999 dodge durango from a private dealer last year. not long after the purchase, while driving the vehicle down the road at about 50 mph, the engine shut off...barely any brakes, unable to steer. this happened several times after that, eventually leading to me not driving it anymore. while researching what was wrong with the vehicle, i came across many other people with the same problem, same make, year and model vehicle. many were reporting their "close calls" with mva's due to the engine just shutting off and them losing control of the vehicle. this is obviously a wide spread and dangerous problem, that thus far, dodge has failed to recall. i, as well as many others, do not have the money to put in to the vehicle for computer changes and uncertain mechanical work to get our vehicles in safe operating condition. i believe it's time that dodge do a recall and fix this dangerous problem. *tr

1999 dodge durango - approx 80,000 miles - 1 owner. on hot days, when outside temp is in mid-80s or above, vehicle stalls and nobus light comes on. vehicle is currently as chyrsler dealer for repairs, although they don't know what to fix. after researching the internet, i've found atleast 80 pages of the same complaint with the same year/make/model. people are begging for a recall. it is a safety issue. i've contacted chryler twice and have been given the run-a-round. how many people have to report the same "dangerous" problem before something is done about it. according to others, it has something to do with a defective pcm. please, i'm begging you to take this seriously and look at the amount of people posting this problem. chrysler needs to do a recall. *tr

1999 durango, my power driver's side seat track just messed up and the seat just slides back and forth freely. when i looked for a solution on the net, i noticed that everybody has the same problem! if the seat slides back, my wife can't reach the brake, if it slides forward in an accident, there would be airbag injuries. on at least 1999 dodge durangos the seat track motor assembly if defective. *tr

My dodge durango (1999) started stalling at random times two summers ago. it took me many trips to the dealer and alot of research on the internet and a yell fest with the dodge field rep. but i got it fixed. they had no idea what was wrong with it, it is the pcm(power control module).....finally convinced them they didn't want a lawsuit on their hands if my family was killed due to this major defect in durangos, mainly 1999 from what i have read. pcm replaced, no problems with stalling since. *tr

Intake plenum gasket failed. over a 1 month time and only 60k in mileage. oil is sucked out of the engine like a straw. i see dodge has a service bulletin about the issue but this really is a defect since it has happened to a whole hell of alot of people. next is these crappy balljoints. i had one fail 2 jears ago with only 49k in mileage. i went to the dealership to find that they only have a recall on 2001-2003 which is assanine since the same control arms and ball joints are used in the 1998 and 1999 models too. the property damage involved is the damage to my vehicle from a defective gasket or engine design.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. on approximately 24 occasions, while driving at any rate of speed, the vehicle would shut off without warning. the vehicle was taken to the dealer once and they cleaned and tightened the connections. the vehicle had not stalled for approximately 60 days, but now the failure has recurred. there are no recalls for this failure. the current mileage was 91,088 and failure mileage was 80,000.

1999 dodge durango. i had the right front ball joint replaced in 2004 and now it is bad again (same one), which indicates that these wear improperly and there should be a recall. if i continue to dive my vehicle, i could get in a series accident or i have to come up with around 800.00 for a second time on the same part.. *tr

While driving the vehicle will die and after u play with wires and relays or the pickup coil it will start the problem is it will die at random the other day mine died on me twice while i was on the interstate it is going to kill someone one of these days when it dies u loose all power i am afraid to drive it know because i am afraid of endangering my kids. *tr

Ball joints, bushings, control arm, wheel bearings failed. front wheels had three-four inches of play. when they jacked up vehicle to change tires they said they did not know why tires had not already fallen off. i commute on highway every day and often have my children in the truck. it is only luck or providence that i have not had a front end failure at highway speed. this is potentially fatal and dodge should stand behind their faulty products and make it right. *tr

99 dodge durango / truck keeps shutting off when it is hot outside,or i drive more then 10 miles if it over 90 degrease and 40 miles if it under the motor runs at normal temp had it checked and no one can tell me what is wrong nothing come up on the comp. please help i'm at the point if i can't fix it the truck is going in to lake mead. *tr

1999 dodge durango stalls out on the road/highway with a no bus warning in the odometer window no power steering no abs brakes just a dead stick to control at highway or city speeds. *tr

1999 dodge durango shuts down while driving ,you can't steer and the brakes dont work . someone is going to die if this problem is not corrected. *tr

During all driving conditions during the last 6 years and while being driven on the road my 1999 dodge durango periodically shuts down. the engine, power steering, and power breaks fail and the vehicle exhibits a "no bus" in its odometer. after stalling this way it will restart after 10 minutes to an hour. the shutting down at freeway speeds is dangerous; however, after repeatedly taking the vehicle to different dodge dealers they can not properly diagnose or solve this life threatening problem. *tr

For my 1999 dodge durango the ball joints need to be replaced costing $800. i see that dodge recalled the 2000 - 2003 durango's for this issue, or at least the upper ball joints. i don't understand why 1998 and 1999 were not recalled as well. especially since this is a safety issue that could cause loss of vehicle control at high speeds. *tr

Driving down the highway and suddenly there was zero oil pressure. i pulled to the shoulder of a dangerous highway hoping the problem might remedy after some cooling down. i went to restart the engine and it made loud knocking sounds. i immediately shut it off and had it taken to the dealership where i had purchased it (now under new ownership). they had replaced my oil pump when the vehicle was still under their warranty but hadn't told me that these engines have oil sludge buildup problems that cause the oil pumps to fail. now my warranty just expired last year and the dealer told me i have a seized engine. *tr

Abs controller module on vehicle is faulty. this causes random failure of abs system resulting in unsafe braking conditions. it also causes back brakes to lock up and not release causing unstable driving conditions. dealer indicated that design is faulty and that dodge does not make parts, but can replace the whole unit with a new design for $2,000.00. if the design is faulty then it should be a recall in my opinion. *tr

While driving at 65 mph heard a loud noise and smoke coming from under the suv with loss of speed. pulled over and saw a fire. i put it our and had the truck towed. upon returning home and inspecting the transmission it was split all the way around and was spraying transmission fluid on the exhaust. transmission was replaced and new dodge transmission lasted 7 months and lost reverse. *tr

The electronic driver seat stop working and the back windshield wiper motor. *tr

I have an engine problem that i thought was an oil pump that was bad but when i took it to the mechanic he told me that i needed to replace the entire motor. i came back home and did some research on the 1999-2001 series of the dodge durango and came across a staggering number of complaints to the same effect of what was happening on my car. the website that i found these on is http://www.consumeraffairs.com/automotive/dodge_dur_oil.html please go on this website and read these complaints! something has to be done about this! obviously there is a defect in these motors and this is a hazard to people driving on the road! one complaint on there was from a man who was driving his wife to the hospital because she was in labor when his engine quit on the freeway! that is dangerous! i would truly appreciate any form of investigation into this continuing problem! thank you deeply for your time! sincerely, a concerned driver. *tr

My 1999 dodge durango has been making strange creaking noises for some time. every time i have taken it in for service, i've been told everything is okay. just recently those creaking noises became worse. this time when i took the car in for service i found out it was a problem with the ball joint. it was recommended that i have it fixed as soon as possible. it cost $635 to fix. *tr

I was approaching a red light and when i used the brakes my vehicle went over into the right lane, without warning. it didn't swerve or pull, it went!!! there was a vehicle in the right lane and if the driver had not paid attention, i would have hit that vehicle. i had to quickly turn the wheel to the left to regain control of vehicle and consequently ended up running the red light. luckily, i was not killed at that intersection and the driver in the right lane was not hurt, trying to swerve and get out of my way. *tr

When ambient temperature gets above 65 degrees, the vehicle will completely shut off without regard to moving fast or being stopped. a signal shows in the dash that reads "no bus". car will not start again until it has sat for several minutes and cools down a little. there are many strings online about this same problem with dodge durangos. mine is a 1999 model with 5.9l engine. this has occurred many times, and mostly when my wife is driving with children in the car. it has proven to be very dangerous on the busy roads of las vegas. many online forums indicate that it is a problem with the connector at the ecm. if that is truly the problem, it is a mfr defect that is endangering lives of thousands of u.s. citizens and should be fixed without guesswork and without delay by the mfr. *tr

I am a single parent with to kids, i am going to college full-time and working to make ends meet. i recently acquired a 1999 dodge durango that i now have to either sell, scrap, or something . due to the need to replace the ball joints and tie rods in the truck, also every time i step on the break my dash lights turn off!!!! why is it that the 1999 nwas not recalled along with the others? *tr

Pcm failure. was driving on highway at 75mph when i lost all power( i.e. steering, brakes, etc.) and the engine died. tried restarting and the odometer flashed a warning code. 30 minutes later it started. i only got about two miles away and it happened again. contacted local dodge dealer and they said that it was a fairly common thing but since my warranty was over that i was on my own. a week later i was driving it and the same problem happened. this time i ended up in a ditch because i lost the ability to stop and steer. i replaced the pcm and the problem was resolved. it should have been covered by dodge seeing that there are over 300 cases alone that people have put on the web about this exact issue. does someone have to die or something for dodge to take credit for their mistake? 4 months ago the abs system went out as well. again, found that 100's have reported this same issue to dodge. *tr

I was driving on the expressway and my dodge durango began to stall. i put on my hazard lights immediately. cars began to swerve to avoid me. i tried to pull off to the shoulder of the road but the engine cut off and then the brakes would not work until i tried to restart the car in neutral. i could not restart the car for 20 minutes. when the car did start i proceeded home. the car stalled three more times on the way home. *tr

Driver's seat track has forward to rearward movement. better called "play" in track assembly. track assembly is defective. seat is a power electric seat. *tr

We bought our durango used in feb 06. feb 20th took it to dealership because front brakes were locking up ( replaced pads and had rotors resurfaced - $381.00). on sep. 9,06 took it in because the front end was vibrating terribly and was told that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. at that time, the vehicle had 95,328 mi. we had over $891.83 in repairs and alignment and had to turn around and have the tires replaced because of excessive wear due to the defective ball joints ( another $800+). *tr

The fact that when i am driving with my 5 children and my dodge durango shuts off and you loose all power! *tr

1999 dodge durango 4x4 bought in sept. 07, within two weeks lost of oil pressure during highway driving just over 150 miles, oil pressure goes to zero and engine light comes on. had to put 4.5 qts of oil. later on during the trip the speedometer quit working unless going above 50 mph. also at the same time the abs light and brake light illuminated and stays on. going to start with replacing the speed sensor on the transmission. hopefully this solves the abs and brake light problem. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving approximately 35 mph all electrical equipment including the power windows and the turn signals completely failed. the local mechanic stated that the main circuits in the vehicle caused the failure. the vehicle has not been repaired and there was no complaint filed with the manufacturer. the failure and current mileages were 100,000.

1999 dodge durango slt 4x4 5.2 l. vehicle suddenly stalls. this has happened several times and at no time of the stalls was my family safe. no indication or warning signs. chrysler corporation cannot or will not properly troubleshoot the problem, each part they replace i am paying for and its not the issue but they do not refund my money, it time for the feds to govern auto repair dealerships. my vehicle will no longer start and is useless. i am informing as many people as i can about this safety issue that chrysler is having and refuses to acknowledge responsibility. i have talked 8 people into purchasing other makes of vehicles and researching all possible safety issues before purchase. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 25 mph, the contact heard a clunking and creaking noise coming from the front end. he took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that there was nothing wrong. in 2002, the contact took the vehicle to a specialty alignment shop and they refused to align the vehicle because the upper and lower front control arms were worn out. the contact returned to the dealer and they replaced the upper control arm on the passenger side. however, he continues to hear the clunking and creaking sound. the current mileage was 51,800 and failure mileage was 114. the upper ball joint was bad and the 4-wheel drive stayed engaged. the engine pinged a lot. updated 11/06/07.

We have a 1999 dodge durango with problems for the past 8 months of all gauges going dead. we have had it to the dealership several times with mis-diagnosis at our expense totaling $730.00 with no results. the dealership asked us to bring it back for them to do more repairs. obviously they cannot diagnose the problem correctly.*jb updated 01/11/08. *lj updated 12/12/07 *tr

'99 dodge durango shuts down while traveling without warning. several times in last 2 weeks traveling approx 60 kmh we lost all power. difficult to maneuver off the highway during rush hour. unable to start again up to an hour later. if we were on the freeway or towing our horse trailer it could have been a disaster. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 50 mph, the abs and brake lights illuminated. the dealer stated that the control module failed and they replaced it on two occasions. approximately six months later, the check engine light illuminated and the dealer stated that the transmission output sensor failed. they made the replacement. approximately one year later, the reverse light and rear power windows were inoperative. the dealer installed a neutral safety switch. the failure mileage was 30,840 and current mileage was 72,000. the consumer stated when spoke with mechanic at superstition they informed her that the problem was the emission coil which controls the spark plugs. updated 10/24/07 *tr updated 12/12/07 *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the engine. she attempted to immediately pull off the road, but the vehicle lost power. the contact took the vehicle to the mechanic and he stated that the engine burned out and a new one was needed. the vin, engine size, and number of cylinders were unavailable. the current and failure mileages were 120,000.

1999 5.2l 2wheel drive dodge durango. my wife was driving down the road when the car suddenly died. a "nobus" indicator came on the odometer and the power brakes and steering of course failed to work since the engine had quit. this very nearly caused an accident and forced her to sit dead in traffic for 10 minutes before the engine would restart. it happened three more times before she could get home, but fortunatley at stop lights and stop signs.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 55-60 mph, the contact stated that the vehicle stalls in hot conditions. the word "nobus" appears on the odometer. through internet research, she discovered several others who are experiencing the same failure. the contact took the vehicle to different shops and they stated that the cause of failure was the pcm. she recently took the vehicle to the dealer and is awaiting the diagnosis. the current mileage was 148,000 and failure mileage was 147,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving between 10-20 mph, the vehicle stalled and the power steering and brakes failed. the vehicle was able to be restarted after two attempts. the road conditions were wet. the vehicle has not been inspected by a dealer. the failure mileage was 59,000 and current mileage was 59,700.

1999 dodge durango with steering problems customer states that the car on many occasions has had problems with the steering box**cc the consumer stated on the date he purchased the vehicle he informed the dealer of the loose steering defect and was quoted a price of $2,167 to accomplish the repairs and was told that the vehicle would have all new components. the consumer stated the steering boxes were replaced a total of 3 times but to no avail. the consumer further stated the vehicle pulls to the left and drifts both ways but was informed by the dealer the alignment was fine. the consumer stated the foreman suspected the problem to be a flat spot on the front tire. the consumer stated the dealer test drove the vehicle and discovered the left and right upper arms needed to be replaced at the sum of $1,000. the consumer stated he does not believe the vehicle is safe. *tr

Vehicle automatically shuts off. started back in may 2007. took to mechanic with no results. took to dealership spent $900 on attempts to fix. no results. car has shut off all summer long. approximately 20 times. always in the heat of the day, a/c on or idling for long periods of time like a drive thru or city traffic. temporary fix is to purchase extra relays and exchange cool relays with hot ones. *jb

I am a 99 durango 5.9 owner, experiencing the same problems with the stalling/no bus signal. so far we have replaced the crank sensor, the engine auto-shutdown relay and the front oxygen sensor with out any success. spoken to two dealers, they play stupid, bring it in next week and we may have time to look at it. (nice customer service). after about 20 miles or the temp gauge reaches 210 degrees it dies. if i sit for 10 minutes with the hood open it will start right back up. so sad when the manufactures play so stupid, we don't know what the problem is. maybe they should read this web page. i was thinking about trading it in on a new dodge, let them deal with the problem but after reading these comments i am thinking twice about that. *jb

Upper and lower ball joints repaired twice, two sets of front tires because of uneven wear due to ball joints, in two years time. truck isn't driven any longer, first time ball joints went out lost control of the truck and hit a ditch, these trucks are dangerous and need to be taken off road period. currently looking for an attorney. *jb

I have had repeated problems with my '99 dodge durango that started with the engine light going on in september 27, 2005 and is now the need for a new cpm. the car intermittent stalls while riding down the road at 55mph or after idling at stop light & turning left (power steering goes out and car blocks intersection/traffic) - "no bus" appears on mileage, everything shuts off. seems to happens on days when the environmental temperature exceeds 75 degrees and disappears once car has sat (wherever it stalled) for 20-30minutes. no diagnostic code appears when put the car is put on the computer and i was advised by more then one dealership that the problem had to get worse and produce a code before dealership or anyone else could diagnose the problem. now that the 8 yr federal powertrain warranty has expired for me, it seems the problem is &always was that the powertrain control module (pcm) is malfunctioning &needs to be replaced. this major component is covered thru 8yrs/80,000 mi by federal law but even though problem began prior to 8th year, because this problem was not diagnosed until after my 8 yrs had been exceeded, it is now my $800-$1200 bill to pay (since sept '05, have replaced most components of coolant system, intake manifold pan gasket, head gasket &still have problem with alignment/ball joints& repeated window modulator problems). *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while making a right turn at 10-20 mph, the contact heard a clunking noise. the dealer was unable to diagnose the cause of failure. the current mileage was 78,000 and failure mileage was 70,000.

Car stalls. my car stalls while i am driving or at a stop light, just idling. it has stalled on the freeway, which is very dangerous. before the car stalls the battery voltage sensor and the fuel level indicator goes all the way down. then the odometer starts blinking and saying "no bus". the autoshops i have been to do not know what "no bus" means. i have to turn the ignition off and on several times before the battery voltage and fuel indicator go back up. it takes anywhere from a couple seconds to 20+ minutes for the car to finally start. sometimes it won't start. the check engine light comes on, when the car stalls. but once the car starts, the light goes away. i have took the car to several mechanics. they ran diagnostic testing on it. the obd found no problems. my injectors and everything are working fine. pls help. these is one of several problems w/ these car. coolant leaks, ball joints always going out. i fixed these problems several times. i am tired of this car. *tr

1999 dodge durango ball joint problem at 67,000 miles, my durango needs balls joints. it looks like they had a recall on 2000 and up but it looks like the problem existed in 1999 also. i would like to see this model year recalled also. *tr

Durango was parked at a business lot when my mother tried to start it the gas gauge didn't register, so she called my husband to come and see if he could get the vehicle started. he couldn't get it started after about half and hour of trying so he called a friend to tow it home. i went with them to tow it and tread before we hooked it up to start the durango. the gas gauge registered and the vehicle started. i drove it about three blocks before the vehicle shut down on me in the middle of traffic. it started back up and i drove about half a block before the durango shut off on me again. i was lucky enough to manage to pull over to the side of the road this time, but i was still in the lane the vehicles were driving in with a vehicle that wouldn't start. once again the gas gauge wouldn't register and vehicle wouldn't start. a police office stopped by to check on me and to inform me that where my vehicle had broken down in a very bad place. we then towed the vehicle home. after ariving home we checked the durango and it started for about 3 min. after whitch it died again, it restarted right after it died but only to shut off wiht in another minute or so. this is the vehicle i use to take my child places, and other children also, i am only glad that my mother had barrowed the car for the day and i wasnt stuck with my son in a vehicle that could have turned in to a death trap had i been on the freeway. we just put on a new startd last week and have had no problems before this, other than the heater not working. *ak

Abs light & brake warning lights come on intermittently while driving, when lights were on brakes were touchy. and forget trying to slow or stop when it's raining. front driver side control arms, ball joints, and bushings replaced. upper and lower a-arm bushings have been replaced several times due to noise in front end. dodge dealer could not diagnose this noise or any problem when we took it to them. after two days of it sitting at the dealer we mysteriously had a badly leaking water pump. when we decided not to have the dealer complete the repair they made us pay them a diagnostic fee of $78.00! two sets of brand new brakes squeaked annoyingly after repeated attempts at lubrication and cleaning, rotors now need replacing. rear passenger, & front driver power window motors replaced, twice for the rear one. bad brakes & bad suspension did not mix well when you're a mother of four very active kids. sometimes i was scared to drive . the cost has become ridiculous and at times unreasonable. *ak

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while idling at a red light, the engine stalled and the vehicle shut off. a warning indicator light illuminated and read, " no bus". the failure recurred while driving 55 mph. the vehicle would restart after 30 minutes. the mechanic diagnosed the cause of failure as the fuel filter. the filter was replaced and the transmission was rebuilt, however, the failure still occurred. the current and failure mileages were 200,000.

Worn out upper balljoints at 80,000 miles on my 1999 dodge durango.*ak

Vehicle shuts down at any given moment without warning. it has happened at intersections and going 75 mph on the freeway. mechanic suggests a replaced power control module, which gets very hot. however, when reading online forums , such as dodgeforum.com and automtivehelper.com this has not remedied. the problem for long for others who have had this appraised. it started occurring again a few months later. we had several close calls on the freeway and once stalling on railroad tracks since the power steering and brakes do not function when the car stalled. *ak.

1999 dodge durango (5.2l v8) car has stalled numerous times in heavy traffic and light traffic at speeds up to 75 mph as well as at a stop light. stalls are unpredictable and very dangerous. my wife cannot operate the vehicle when it stalls due to the loss of power steering and boosted brakes. it is extremely difficult to steer and stop when this occurs. the fault is due to a defective pcm (engine computer) which overheats in high ambient temperatures (>75 degrees). repair shop could not initially determine nature of failures and quoted a very high priced repair that would 'probably' fix the problem. i have determined that pouring ice water on the computer cools it sufficiently and allows the vehicle to start up after about 5 minutes. replacing pcm costs $300 for diy or >$600 from a repair shop. manufacturer has made no attempt to replace or recall this item.

According to dealer... "front end completely worn out." front end -ball joints, tie rods, and sway bushings all failed. while driving, i began to hear a grinding noise in the area of the front end while the brakes were not engaged. the sound got worse so, instead of risking an accident (as i had my children in the car), i had the vehicle towed to the dealer the same day (the day before memorial day weekend :{ ). *tr

Engine dies suddenly at random times including in traffic. odometer shows no bus. any speed, weather, road conditions. dealer no help - no codes - could not replicate. eventually became frequent enough that i traced problem to pcm with use of heat gun. see internet blogs. seems to be frequent problem for this year. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. while driving 35 mph, the vehicle struck a light pole while attempting to avoid crashing into two other vehicles. the drivers side air bag failed to deploy and the contact sustained a large bump on his head and a cut on his upper lip. the contact has a police report and the report of the damage to his vehicle. the vin, purchase date, and engine size were unknown. the current mileage is 167,883 and failure mileage was 1676,833. the consumer stated have been through alot with this vehicle prior to the incident he has had the engine replaced twice in the car and rebuilt the transmission prior to the car having 38000 miles on it and now he has a defective air bag. the consumer stated would like chrysler to pay the remaining balance on the car. the consumer provided pictures of the vehicle. updated 07/10/07 *tr

I had been experiencing vibration throughout vehicle while driving so i took to our mechanic. had to replace all four ball joints and u-joint and get an alignment. i now have a lot of play in the steering , and am constantly correcting it just to go straight. had looked at again and they could not find any problems. i found out that the ball joints had been recalled for years 2000-2003 ,but why not 1999?? *ak

1.engine increased in rpms without properly shifting into 3rd gear, have to let off throttle entirely to allow transmission to shift 2. transmission is starting to fail 3. tbd whether or not to sell or salvage

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the contact stated that the vehicle failed inspection because the tie rod and brakes needed to be replaced. the mechanic noticed that the ball joint was cracked. when driving downhill at 60 mph, a rattling noise was heard coming from the front end of the vehicle. the current and failure mileages were 58,000.

I have a 1999 dodge durango that the brakes and abs dash lights stay on all the time. brakes have been replaced on all four wheels, technician said the problem with the dash lights is most likely a sensor. i have talked to others that own dodge durangos, and this is a common complaint. talked to the dealer, since it is not under warranty, estimated cost to repair was about $1,200 (and they would still not guarantee that it would correct the problem. it seems to me that this is clearly a safety defect, and the manufacturer should be held responsible to make the corrections at their cost. *tr

Abs light and brake light on dash stay lit. had brakes checked, pads like new and working 1999 durango, why so many with this problem? only 68k miles on vehicle. *jb

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. at 30 mph the gear shift malfunctioned and the contact was unable to shift gears. once the contact's foot was removed from the accelerator pedal the vehicle began to shift gears properly. the mechanic stated that a new transmission was needed. the failure mileage was 129000.*ak

Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango with a current and failure odometer reading of 96000 miles. the contact's vehicle experienced the same problems as mentioned in recall 04v596000 concerning suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint. the contact called the local dealer, but they said that this vehicle was not covered because it was made at a different plant. *ak

1999 dodge durango slt 5.9l v8 dies frequently with no warning, loses all electric including steering. will restart after about 1/2 hour, receiving message "no bus" on the odometer, was told by dealer that the computer would need to be replaced but it is not covered under any warranty. *jb

My wife and i purchased a new 1999 dodge durango in june of 1999. within the first 20,000 miles, we both noticed a "clicking" noise from the front end of the vehicle, along with vehicle shimmy. the vehicle was properly diagnosed with faulty ball joints. we the upper ball joints replaced. within another 20,000 miles, the same problem again. again we had them replaced. now we are on our third set of ball joints in our dodge durango. the vehicle now has only 67,000 miles on it. (02-28-2007) i know that there is a recall notice for model years 2000-2004 with the same problem. may this problem also exist in the 1999 model? *jb

Tl* - the contact owns a repair shop and complained that if the door handle broke on the 1998 or 1999 dodge durango there was no replacement door handle available for purchase. the contact stated that the internal driver's side door handle for 1998 - 1999 vehicles were no longer being produced, and the vehicle owners has no recourse. the contact made a makeshift door handle because the original handle was no longer available, and there was no part available that would put the vehicle in compliance. this failure could be a safety hazard in case of an accident. the vehicle owner could not easily get out of the car. the contact stated that the part which was $30.00 - $40.00 was being purchased at junk yards for approximately $400. the current and failure mileage were both 71,838 . *ak

Drivers seat ( power adjustable type) broke the plastic clip for the raise lower motor causing the seat to be throne backward and in turn causing an unsafe driving condition. i myself am an ase certified master mechanic and cannot believe a piece of linkage made out of plastic was put in such a place to experience those types of load forces. the seat has had a little slack in it since i have owned it, and it has stayed about the same up until it just gave way. *jb

Ball joints went bad after 38,000 miles. brought front end problems to the dealers attention prior to it going out of warranty. chrysler told me too bad, the truck was out of warranty. i was eventually able to have them replace all four and share the cost, my share $500 plus. they denied there was any issue on the durango models. after 30,000 more miles they are bad again. chrysler recalled 2000 and up models, mine is a "99". i purchased it new. they should have recalled all production years. *nm

Tl* - the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango. the mechanic stated that they were unable to authorize an alignment on the vehicle until the upper and lower ball joints had been replaced. the contact had no warning that there was a recall on the upper and lower ball joints. according to the repair shop this failure occurs frequently with dodge durango's. the contact is aware of the safety risk involved while driving the vehicle. *jb the dealer also replaced the inner tie rod ends. the consumer provided the invoice for service performed on vehicle. updated 05/21/07*tr

Tl*- the contact stated that her 1999 dodge durango stalls while driving, or at a stop. the contact stated that usually while driving at any speed the vehicle will stall. the contact stated that she took the vehicle to the dealership on 07/13/06 and they told the contact that the vehicle was stalling because it needed to have the idle module replaced. the contact stated that the vehicle started stalling again 5 days after the repair was completed. the contact took vehicle back to dealership again and was told that she needed to have the fuel module replace. the contact stated that she had the fuel module replace on 09/28/06. the contact stated that she is having the same problems again and the dealership have not been able to find anything wrong with her vehicle. *jb

1999 dodge durango upper ball joint failure. *jb

1999 dodge durango with ball joint problems**cc the consumer was informed that the upper and lower ball joints were worn. *jb

Over the last three years of operating the vehicle (2005-2007): 1. fire in the front wheel assembly after 1.5 hours of 4-wheel drive - 1100$ replace 2. speed sensor failure ($500 work) 3. engine failure on the highway @80 mph - $7000 replace and other costs, lucky survived 4. joint balls replace (about 400$) 5. ac failure ($960 repair) 6. now parked - transmission/engine joint oil leak, estimated $1200 repair. *jb

I own a 1999 dodge durango slt 5.9 liter loaded, it now stalls without warning interstate dirt road driveway bad curve, any speed its dangerous. i would be glad to pay for it to be repaired. but the dodge people have been negligent to provide a code on their computer to diagnose the problem. i feel they they are responsible for any injury or other wise that may occur to me or my loved ones as a result of a poor manufactured product that has thousands of complaints. i have to get to work so i have to drive this vehicle, cant afford anything else, and with this products reputation it has no resale. *nm

Tl* - the contact has a 1999 dodge durango and complained about two ball joint failures. at 50013 miles contact had to take the vehicle to his local dealership who replaced the lower right ball joint. at 92000 contact took vehicle to zrubek's for a front end alignment and the repair shop stated to the contact that they had to replace the two upper ball joints, and two inner tie rods. *ak updated 1/29/2007 - *nm

Engine control module (ecm) failure causing vehicle to lose all power and die at any time during operation (i.e. 70 mph highway speed) resulting in a no bus message in the odometer readout. *jb

While maneuvering in icy conditions the cruise control because of its design on the steering wheel, inadvertently engaged resulting in a crash. it seems that wearing gloves contributes to the problem. *jb

Because of it's proximity to the steering wheel, the cruise control engaged inadvertently while maneuvering in icy conditions causing the vehicle to spin wildly out of control resulting in a collision. *jb

I noticed a loud clunking sound coming from the front end of my 1999 dodge durango. upon having it inspected, i was advised that the upper and lower ball joints on both sides were no good, due to a lack of lubrication caused by faulty seals. the mechanic advised me that while other years of the durango had been recalled for the same problem, mine did not have a recall. however, i was advised that the damaged ball joints are subject to failure, which could cause the entire front wheel assembly to come off the car. in researching this problem, i found that the problem is just as common in the 1999 model years as other (recalled) years. apparently, there have not yet been enough injuries or deaths yet from 1999 year vehicles. sure hope i'm not one of the stats that finally forces a recall. *jb

Ball joints on 1999 durango slt plus 5.9l 4x4 going out again at 55,000 miles. noted by goodyear service man during routine oil change. replacing with moog aftermarket ball joints (ones that can be greased regularly). this is second set of ball joints for suv. first set of ball joints and tie rod was replaced at 22,000 miles under warranty by dealer. *nm

This vehicle was in the shop due to warning light trouble when shop technician discovered that both the lower ball joints and the upper right ball joint have worn out. they recommended i search for recall information as they have dealt with this problem may times. *jb

The abs and brake dash lights come on intermittently. took to shop immediately. they reported that an internal relay in the cab (controller anti-lock brake) had failed as well as the failure of the left front wheel speed sensor. cost for repairs $581.00. *jb

Constant ball joint wear on my 1999 durango. ball joints don't normally wear this fast on other vehicles. won't pass inspection due to bad joints, repeatedly. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph in the rain, the abs light on the dash illuminated intermittently, and the vehicle swerved from side to side. the vehicle ultimately collided with a concrete barrier in the center of the highway, and struck one person, who suffered two broken legs. a police report was taken at the scene of the crash. the vehicle was towed to a junkyard, and declared a total loss.

I have a 99 dodge durango 4x4 with a 5.9l engine and i continually have to replace the front tires due to excessive wear from the inside tread. i went to get a front alignment and the establishment told me that i would have to replace all the ball joints and steering rods to be able to do an alignment. these have to be defective since i know people with the same issues that i have. i have not repaired the problem since it is a expensive problem to fix. *nm

My 1999 dodge durango failed inspection due to failing upper and lower ball joints on both sides of the vehicle. in addition, the failure of the ball joints led to the failure of the outer tie rods on both sides. the inspector advised me to not drive the vehicle until the repairs were made due to their potential to cause a serious accident. *nm

My wife drives a 1999 dodge durango with 80,000 miles. a few days ago my wife noticed a strange noise coming from the front end. i wanted to drive the vehicle to see what my wife was talking about. the next morning i drove the vehicle as i took my daughter to school. i dropped off my daughter then i continued driving to listen for any strange noises. i noticed a clanking noise coming from the front tire at the driver¿¿s side. the noise seemed to increase as i went over small bumps on the road, and while turning. i decided to take the vehicle to the nearest auto shop immediately. i told the mechanic about the problem and he was interested in taking the vehicle for a test drive, to hear what i was talking about. as we drove on to the highway the noise was getting worse. we tried to pull off on the next intersection to return to the shop when the front tire assembly came completely off the vehicle. thank god we were driving at a low speed and no further accidents occurred, but it could have been bad. we had the vehicle towed back to the shop and it is being worked on. it appears that the wheel bearing lost lubrication and broke into pieces. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 15 mph, the vehicle stalled without warning. the electrical system continued to function, however the vehicle was unable to be restarted immediately. the vehicle was taken to a service dealer, who was unable to determine the problem.

In the last 4 yrs i have to replace the engine 2xs @$2500 per episode. despite regular oil changes, the oil pump is the first to go. i have repair men look at me like i do not change the oil because the oil is burnt to the pump. they have to clean the oil trap and replace parts. then less then 3 months later, that engine goes. i end up having to replace the whole engine. the first time it happened was at 51,000 mile. i contacted that company and they send "sorry, you're past the warranty" next, it happened at 75,000 miles. and, on the second experience, i had to replace the oil pump a 2nd time w/in 3 months because when the technicians started my vehicle and the burnt-type oil in the oil trap went back into the engine clogging the pump. thus, they made me pay for that too. please note i may be off on the date below. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds, the oil pressure gauge dropped to zero. this happened intermittently. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and let cool. it was driven to the dealer who determined the engine needed to be replaced.

I stepped on the brake and my brake line blew. upon further inspection, all of the break lines on my 1999 dodge durango were rusted and needed to be replaced. *nm

I have a 1999 dodge durango and i am having crazy steering problems. ball joints and tie rods are gone. i have seen recall on 2000- but why no 1999. same truck, same problem and i know i am not the only one. *nm

Engine fails after about 15 miles. stalls and dies. will restart after a rest. very dangerous and intermittent. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated while driving various speeds on the highway, there was a popping noise coming from both front wheel wells. the contact inspected the vehicle and determined the left front upper ball joint was excessively worn and dry from a lack of lubrication. there was a nhtsa recall, # 04v596000, regarding the upper ball joints. the vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. the manufacturer was not alerted.

Going down the road and occasionally at 50 mph the entire vehicle would turn off no power anywhere. repair shop could not duplicate problem, finally after 2 weeks at the shop they said it needed a new power train control module. the computer number they gave me is a re-manufactured number. so the power train had already been replaced. this vehicle was purchased with 24,000 miles in 2001. now the cost just for the part is $535.60. that makes 2 power train control modules for 1 vehicle. *jb

I have been reading the existing complaints, and would like to add mine. i just had a failed wheel bearing on the driver's side of my 1999 dodge durango repaired. the service manager stated that he didn't know if or when the right hand side one would fail, but also that both lower ball joints were defective. the cost of just the wheel bearing repair was expensive, but the ball joint repair would be nearly double that. our problem is that we just cannot afford the repairs on this vehicle. in the past six months, we have had to replace a faulty transmission sensor and the wheel bearing. we now have learned of the ball joint failure, as well as the failure of the air conditioning system, plus a rear wheel abs sensor that failed. all told, we are now facing over $2000 in repairs, this after spending $1500 for the prior ones. i have seen over 500 complaints about the ball joints on this year of car. please force a recall before someone gets seriously injured. thank you. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled multiple times. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who could not duplicate the problem.

My 99 dodge durango stalls without any warning....i have been to the dealership on numerous occasions but everytime they try to repeat the problem nothing happens sometimes i can drive for 2 -3 days and it don't stall and some days it will stall on me multiple times a day. sometimes the check engine light comes on ..the odometer will flash then reads no bus after i wait about 5-10 minutes it will restart. whenever tested no codes will show...i have stalled on the freeway and in intersections it's getting more and more dangerous...i'm not financially able to buy another vehicle. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 30 mph in 80 degree weather, the vehicle completely shut off, accompanied by a warning light on the instrument panel which read "no bus". the vehicle was coasted to the side of the road, where it sat to cool down. the vehicle had previously been taken to a service dealer for the same issue. the dealer was unable to determine the problem.

Car stalls, idles erratically and stalls when falls below 500 rpms. a/c blows hot air when idles falls below 1000 rpms. this has been happening for months, no rhyme or reason, no codes. sometimes so bad that car stalls as soon as you let off of the accelerator to go around a curve. when will a recall be issued? there is obviously a problem. dodge needs to step up to the plate. does someone have to die before its fixed? do a search on the internet. complaint are everywhere.

99 dodge durango was running good. started hearing a knocking noise when going over bumps. found mounting to rear sway bar on driver side separated from bar. defective part available if needed. *jb

Car will stall while driving down the road. vehicle will not re-start immediately. after sitting, vehicle will start and run for maybe 20-30 minutes and stall again. odometer says "no buss." *jb

Vehicle shuts down without warning. while driving down the road, on the interstate or city street the vehicle looses power to the fuel pump & fuel gage and shuts down. this happened to me numerous times before the mechanics could fix the problem. luckily i live in a town with very little traffic and this did not result in any traffic accident, the dealership replaced the timer module & computer at a cost of $1,200.00. i have had the car back for four days and the problem has not recurred. *nm

I purchased a 1999 durango in jan of 2000. i have had numerous problems including rebuilding the transmission. my biggest complaint is the engine sludge and spark knock. i have had the oil pump and screen replaced twice as well as the upper intake gaskets. it is my understanding that the upper intake gaskets leak internally causing oil consumption, spark knock, and eventually oil sludge and engine failure. chrysler should do something about the thousands of vehicles that are experiencing these issues. *jb

Seats belts in dodge durango are very hard to get off they stick don't want to unlatch worried about problems in instance of collision. there are children that use these seat belts every day, in addition to their mother! *nm

99 dodge durango stalls without warning while driving when ambient temp is above 89,near catastrophic results. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalls consistently, sometimes taking up to 4 hours to restart. according to a independent repair shop, the power control module has become defective and needs to be replaced. the stalling occurs 3 to 4 times a week in the summer. in the winter, it stalled twice a month.

I have e a 1999 5.9 liter 4x4 dodge durango. this spring it began to just stall out intermittently. it will turn over but not crank for sometime 30 minutes but then suddenly start and run fine until it stalls again. it will stall while driving with no warning. it is july 25th and it has been in the shop all summer with no codes being found. i have had it in 4 shops now the third being the dealership and they said something no one else said and wanted a ton of money to fix and i took it for second opinion and they said the dealer was wrong. as it is i have about $1000.00 in parts that have been changed trying to fix this and now they are saying it is the pcm. i am at my witts end because i do not have my car and it is very unsafe when i do have it because there is no warning when it stalls it just suddenly dies and you loose steering and brake power. it is very dangerous. i have searched the internet and found tons of the same troubles with other people. i think a recall is needed because dodge must know of this issue. the dealers all want different prices to change the pcm and when you call looking for them around the country suppliers say they can not keep them in stock for the dodges. please help!! *nm

We recently purchased a 1999 dodge durango slt from a private party. this is a well maintained vehicle and has no history of problems. within a few days of having this vehicle it began to stall for no apparent reason. this would be at 65 mph or stopped. if you wait 5-20 min it will restart. we have had this car looked at and have replaced the crank sensor to no avail. while doing an internet search it appears this is not a new problem and many other owners are experiencing it as well. the mechanics get no code from the stall and no one can pinpoint the problem. we are frustrated and pretty unhappy to find out this is a recurring problem with this vehicle. this is very dangerous as everything locks up when it stalls. *jb

Seats belts in dodge durango are very hard to get off they stick don't want to unlatch seat belts tearing if in wreck could cause serious problems there are children that use these seat belts every day. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated that the engine malfunctioned in the vehicle as early as june first of 2005. the vehicle was taken to the dealers and left with them for one week to under-go diagnostic testing. the dealer determined through the testing that the problem was pertaining to the fuel pump and replaced the part. the vehicle began to experience more problems concerning stalling and all the warning lights illuminating. the vehicle was taken back to the dealers who replaced the water pump. one week later, the vehicle experienced similar problems including water dripping from the bottom of the motor. the vehicle was taken to the dealer who replaced gasket of the water pump. the vehicle stalled while driving on the highway during morning rush hour traveling at 30 mph. it was towed to the dealer who determined that the #3 cylinder had no compression, the coolant was coming out of the freeze plug, transmission fluid was dripping and the motor was shot. there were no further services done to the vehicle due to the extensive costs.

Dt*: the contact stated the engine stalled while driving at various speeds. the vehicle has stalled a total of 4 times. it will not restart for at least 30 minutes after the failure. as a result of the vehicle failure, there has almost been an accident. the dealership and manufacturer have not been alerted.

1999 durango stalls without warning at highway speeds creating dangerous situation. dodge dealer unable to diagnose problem and returned car without repair. problem continues. dealership unresponsive to repeated telephone calls asking for assistance. *jb

Truck stalled as i was doing 60 mph, the brakes went as well. i put it in neutral and coasted into a gas station. tried turning it on and it started right up. this was the third time in two weeks. *jb

In reference to case no. 10159340, i have the same problem with the bumper on a '99 durango. i also have seen a number of dodge trucks and suv's with this problem. it is definitely a manufacturing problem and i would like to know what if anything is being done about it. *nm

Computer chip failure causes vehicle to shut down. dealer contacted but wants to charge $1000 for an emissions covered failure. claims anti-freeze caused failure. separate auto mechanic says computer is in gel pack and wasn't effected by anti-freeze and connectors are not corroded. *jb

I recently put new tires on my 1999 dodge durango, then i went to have the front end aligned only to be told they can't do it because the ball joints are bad. i notice there is a recall on 2000-2003 durangos,yet i have the same problem. this is a family car and my children are not safe. there should be a recall for this problem on all dodge durangos as it is more widespread than the chrysler corp. realizes. please do some thing to fix this immediately. *jb

There was a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle at various speeds and tire wear was abnormal. i took the vehicle to an independent repair shop. upon initial inspection, the upper and lower control arm ball joints were loose and needed to be replaced on both sides. the inner tie rods also had to be changed due to the loose ball joints. the total cost of repairs, even with my military discount was $950. the vehicle had only 65298 miles on the odometer when it was taken to the shop. luckily i noticed the problem before the ball joints separated and caused an accident. this problem put my life and my family's life in harms way. 1999 durangos should have been a part of the recall on ball joints. there is a nhtsa recall campaign id # 04v596000 regarding the upper ball joints. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. [xxx]. *nm updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

My 1999 dodge durango stalled on the highway for the fifth time today. after the first two stalls i took it to a garage. they told me they could not get a code off of the computer and it could be one of three things, the security cutoff, the ecm or the fuel pump. they replaced the security cutoff and gave me troubleshooting steps for the next time. unfortunately, those steps include listening for the fuel pump, which you can't hear when you are stalled on the side of the highway. so, since the computer won't pop a code, i'm left with choosing either of 2 $800 repair jobs and hoping it works. i've been looking on dodge bulletin boards and this seems to be a common problem that they won't admit to. one of the boards said i should report it here so you could keep track of it. *jb

If your dodge durango shuts down for no real reason it is your pcm, don't let the dealer tell you different. this is covered under emissions warranty up to 80,000 or at least it was for me, and the dealer did not want to replace it, he had me replace the ecm and it did nothing for the problem, so i demanded they replace the pcm, i did my own research on dodge forum. they don't want to replace the pcm first because it costs them not you, like it should cost them because they have a faulty pcm problem that they don't want to admit to......good luck but keep fighting to the pcm. if you want to know more from me my email is [email protected] *jb

1999 dodge durango would have failed pa safety inspection until ball joints were replaced at less than 40,000 miles. *nm

Defective joints & tie rods, faulty oil pump, transmission shifting problems, faulty water pump, bad rotors. *nm

Ball joints. i have been having trouble with my ball joint every since i owned this vehicle. and i believe that my vehicle should have been included in the upper ball joint recall but it wasn't. my upper ball joint don't have any grease fitting so therefore when they dry out it causes them to pop and go bad all over again. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated there was a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle at various speeds. the vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. upon initial inspection, the upper control arm ball joint were loose and needed to be replaced. there is a nhtsa recall campaign id # 04v596000 regarding the upper ball joints. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall. however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 05/16/2006. *ak

Having noticed excessive front tire wear & poor steering performance i took my 1999 dodge durango (78000 miles) in for alignment/tire balance. was told that the problem was that the upper & lower ball joints were shot. was forced to replace the ball joints & tires (less than 25k on the tires) to the tune of $1200.00. *nm

Front end began vibrating. took to dealer and was told both the upper and lower ball joints are worn out and need replaced. if not replaced, entire suspension is in danger. repair to exceed $700. i called chrysler for help in paying for repairs as i've been a loyal chrysler consumer for 16 years - having purchased 4 chrysler vehicles. ball joint failure on these vehicles is a well documented problem. chrsyler refused to help because i bought the vehicle from a bank and not the dealer - the first chrysler vehicle i've purchased that did not come direct for the dealer. *jb

Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint excessive wear as in 2000 model year nhtsa campaign id number : 04v596000. this durango has 85561 miles which is below the 100,000 mile cut off for the recall mentioned above for the 2000 model year. the upper ball joints on both sides show excessive wear and will separate just as the upper ball joints on the 2000 model year. i am having them replaced however, the 1999 model year should have been included in the nhtsa campaign id number : 04v596000. *jb

Dt*: the contact stated there was a squeaking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle at any speed. the dealership determined the upper ball joints needed to be replaced.

The ball joints on my 1999 durango are worn to the extent that i am concerned that it will break. i found the problem after momentarily losing control of the vehicle while braking. the brakes started working erratically some time ago under hard braking. i originally thought it was an abs issue. i have parked the suv until it can be repaired. *jb

I've been complaining of abnormal noises coming from my 1999 dodge durango since may of 2003, to 2 different dodge dealer service departments. the steering is "loose" and the tires wear unevenly no matter how many times i have them rotated. after a very scary road trip where i almost veered off the highway several times, i brought the durango to a private mechanic. they immediately detected the problem of faulty ball joints and a bad rear axle and differential. when the mechanic called dodge to order parts, he was told that this is a common problem with durango's and the parts were in stock. repairs consisted of new upper and lower ball joints, new front tires (with alignment) repair and rebuild rear axle and differential. this was all paid for by me personally because my extended warranty expired in june 2005. however, i believe it would have been covered under the warranty if in may 2003 the dodge mechanics would have figured out what the problems were. *nm there was a water leak at the right rear window. updated 04/10/06. *jb

Rear passenger door locks and power windows malfunctioning. back seat buttons are inoperable. from driver's seat, buttons will only work on front locks and windows. there is also a loud buzzing when power lock button is engaged via key remote or front seats of vehicle. the driver's side rear door lock is also sometimes impossible to unlock, even manually. i worry about being trapped inside the car or having the locks malfunction in an emergency, trapping someone inside the vehicle. *jb

Upper ball joints dangerously loose on 99 durango. current recall needs to be extended to the 1999 model year as they have the same problems. these upper ball joints on both sides were close to complete failure which would have caused total loss of control of vehicle had i not been in the habit of checking them because of so many reported failures of ball joints on the durangos. *nm

Replacement of worn front end suspension ball joints and tie rod end was necessary due to defective design. *nm

Dt*: the contact stated after driving the vehicle for an extended period of time at an average highway speed, it was discovered the right front wheel was loose to the touch and pivoted to the side. the vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. the repair shop suggested replacing the front upper ball joints. there is a nhtsa recall, # 04v596000, regarding the front suspension. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin.

Dt*: the contact stated both upper and lower ball joints were replaced in november 2004. prior to having this repair completed, there was vibration in the steering while traveling at 60 mph or more. there is an nhtsa recall, #, 04v596000; suspension: front: control arm: upper ball joint. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. updated 2/28/2006 - the lower ball joint have been replaced twice. it hasn't been over thirty thousand miles since the were last replacement and they need to be replaced again. *nm

I have a 1999 dodge durango with 107,000 miles on it. the front end has been pulling to the right for some time now,i have taken the truck to the dealerdhip before to get checked and they it was fine.i have recently put the truck in shop for inspection and alignment and the repair shop said that the ball joints are very worn and the right side is loose.i have checked the recall was 2000-2003.the repair shop told me if the truck was made in late 1999 then maybe there is a chance to be recalled.i have called chrylser about it but they will not respond.*ak

Unusual tire wear and noise from driver's side tire area for last several months. premature severe failure of driver's side upper ball joint and lesser failure of passenger side upper ball joint. both upper ball joints were replaced and realigned. *jb

Dt: the contact had the upper and lower ball joints replaced at the contact's expense. *ak

Warm or cold engine engine stalling been in the shop for weeks and they cant find the problem. *nm

Engine failed at 60,400 miles. vehicle was properly mainatined all work done at the dealership. *jb

Ball joint failure in 1999 dodge durango. loss of control while driving. *nm

Dt: the contact stated the vehicle was driving really hard. the contact's husband took the vehicle to a local mechanic, who found the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired at contact's expense. *ak

I have a 1999 dodge durango with 73,000 miles. we had the transmission replaced and other major repairs done to it last year. since then it has given us nothing but trouble. this car is our family car so we travel everywhere with the kids in the back. it has stalled and died on us often. at times on the freeway in the middle of traffic and other times in the middle of intersections. the power steering goes and so do the brakes. i have been lucky so far in avoiding accidents. the mechanics can not find out what is wrong with it so nothing is done about it. the fuel lines have been checked and replaced and so has the fuel pump and the same problem continues. *jb

Told ball joints very bad in my 1999 durango . chrysler states my durango is not on their list so i'm out of luck even though they know their ball joints are defective. repair costs are mine they aren't responsible. if there is another recall they may reconsider. if they have defective parts should they not be held responsible or do i have to be injured or killed first. *nm

Dt: the contact stated while driving heard a knock in the engine. a local mechanic found the engine threw a rod. as a result, it needed a new engine, tie rod, and serpentine belt. the vehicle was taken to a dealership, and they state it needed a new rod and crankshaft. the manufacturer instructed the dealership to take the engine apart to locate the internal problems. this has not been done at this time, and no repairs have been made. *ak

On 10/24/02, i had to replace the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger side of my 1999 dodge durango because i failed the state inspection and was told by the dealer that my truck was unsafe to drive. there was 46382 miles on the odometer in the vehicle at that time. my truck failed the state inspection on 11/29/05 because the upper and lower ball joints on the driver and passenger side of the durango need to be replaced again! i now have 71508 miles on my odometer. that means i have driven only 25126 miles since the ball joints were replaced and now have to replace them again. apparently this is a very common problem with durango's and is a major safety issue. i see that dodge is recalling all vehicles from 2000 onwards. why are they not being forced to recall the vehicles prior to 2000. there can be many serious consequences if the suspension fails whilst driving the vehicle. are you all waiting for people to die before you act? *jb

I have a 99 durango that is making excessive noise coming from the front ball joints. i have had the car checked, and the problem is definitely from the front ball joints. i have been told my vehicle is not covered by this recall. if dodge is truly concerned about driver safety, why do they limit the recall? if its a safety issue because of defective parts, then why don't they agree to review the vehicle? what recourse do i have? *jb

Failure of upper and lower ball joints on both sides of my 1999 dodge durango, 2wd. *nm

While driving less than 600 from my house in my 1999 green dodge durango 4 door the power steering went out causing an accident with a parked car. i had the car had to be towed to the dodge dealership in warren michigan i was told that the power steering seal blew causing the loss of power assist steering. the loss of this type of failure as you know makes driving harder that a car without power steering at all. i ask the dealership to have dcc look into the cause of this failure which cause the accident without any prior leaks or loss of fluid. the investigation letter stated that a vehicle that was built june 23, 1999 and had 66,006 miles would have these kinds of failures. the vehicle was inspected less than 3000 miles prior when it was taken in for air conditioning core issues. the dealership did an inspection and found other leaks but did not find issue with the power steering pump. i have looked all around the vehicle and operator's manual which does not have this information that steering can be hampered when the vehicle is older than 50k miles. the cost of the work to get he suspension , ball joints, tie rods , control arms, you name it will be just less than $5,000 dollars. does dcc know people could be injured or killed by these kind of problems. i hope this will not go on unfound ears. keep up the good work!!!!! stacy scicluna, warren michigan 586-757-7947 . *nm

Dt: the contact stated while driving his girl friend's vehicle there was a loud noise coming from the front driver's side. upon inspection the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced. the mechanic said the ball joints may have already been replaced one time. the mechanic said the replacement was due to defective ball joints. the service dealer said there was no recall. *ak

Vehicle front end made a clunking noise and felt loose when driving on rough roads which was determined to be caused by cracked and loose ball joints. dodge dealer repaired same but refused to cover under warranty or recall. dealer also replaced l & r inner tie rod ends and steering gear, which they said were damaged by wheel play due to the bad ball joints. old parts were kept by dealer, availability at this time is unknown.

Dt: the contact took vehicle to dealer for inspection on 10-20-05, and the inspection showed that all four ball joints were bad. he talked to the dealer, and they told him to call daimler/chrysler. however, daimler/chrysler told him that recall 04v596000 only included 2000-2003 models, and urged him to call nhtsa. he felt that it was abnormal for ball joints to malfunction that quickly. also, felt this vehicle should have been included in the recall.*ak

Dt: the contact owns a 1999 dodge durango that experienced an excessive oil consumption problem. the oil was disappearing nearly every 500 miles. there was no smoking or any type of leaks. the contact felt this was a mechanical problem. the vehicle was using four or five quarts of oil rapidly. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop for inspection. the mechanic replaced the intake manifold. the upper plenum and throttle body was removed to determine the leak site. the gasket that was supposed to seal the intake of the engine block had apparently not adhered to the bottom on the intake and along the engine. the mechanic noted that chrysler made some design corrections, but the cylinder heads will collect and blow over into the engine, and eventually will be expelled from the vehicle on the ground or burned out. it could collect eight to ten quarts before expelling. the repair was made , and a gasket was replaced. this was the second time it was replaced. the gasket did not necessarily fix the problem because the gasket did not permanently adhered to that area. they retracted it due to hot and cold temperatures, and could not adhere as needed. the contact has another 1999 dodge durango that experienced this problem. also, there was a pinhole on the air conditioner evaporator that allowed the freon to escape and enter in to other durangos. *ak

Dt: the consumer kept up the maintenance on the vehicle. while driving on the highway a through rod entered the oil pan and it destroyed the engine. there was slug built up in the bottom of the oil pan that caused the pump to fail. there was no for warning, but one could hear metal against metal grinding. oil light did not come on. spoke with the dealer and chrysler, and they said there was nothing they could do because warranty expired. this happened on june 5, 2005. had the engine replaced and the consumer paid the cost out of pocket. *ak

1999 dodge durango major front suspension issues - fails state safety check- see numerous discussions on the web is the an engineering analysis underway? bad need repair: both lower ball joints, 1 upper ball joint, both inside tie rods. *jb

Dt: while driving the brake line disintegrated. the brake light came on after the brakes failed. there was brake fluid leaking underneath the vehicle. this happened on september 20, 2005. had not contacted the dealer. back on october 19, 2004 they changed rear brake sensor. *ak updated 11/02/05. *jb

The vehicle's steering was imprecise at highway speeds and wandered in the lane. an alignment inspection found excessive play in the upper and lower front ball joints on both the driver and passenger side. a local dodge dealer said that the parts were identical to 2000-2003 recalled ball joints, however, there isn't a recall on the 99 durango ball joints. this defies logic, but that's why i'm here to file a complaint. *jb

Ball joints. engine under warranty 3 times. *jb

Dt: 1999 dodge durango. the consumer took the vehicle to get new tires and was informed that the upper and lower ball joints were bad on september 30, 2005. the consumer has not had the problem corrected yet. the consumer contacted daimler/chrysler, and they told her that vehicle was not apart of the recall and there was nothing they could do. file complaint#14116812 was placed on file with chrysler. *sc . *ak updated 11/02/05. *jb

Dt: the caller said the vehicle had three cracked rims. she took them off the vehicle, but did not know where they were located on the vehicle. had a flat tire and put air in the tire. when she arrived home the tire was flat again. she took vehicle to an independent inspection station, and they told her the rims were cracked. dealer said rims did not crack. dealer and manufacturer claimed they could not offer any help for free. she took vehicle to the dealer seven times for different problems.*ak *jb

Ball joint failure in my 1999 dodge durango. i have to replace ball joints in my 99 durango, why are they not recalled like the 2000 model they have the same exact problem. *jb

In january of 05 had to have both upper and lower ball joints replaced, control arm, front brakes and new tires as a result of bad f/e suspension. now today the speed sensor (and i am hoping that's it) has gone out on the transmission. i have had two window motor failures, a sudden drop in oil pressure causing the truck to stall and there is something wrong with the electrical system. there have been many complaints in regards to these failures and the dodge durango and although they have recalled other dodge trucks for these issues - they have yet to have recalled the 1999. i have contacted dodge since january of this year regarding this issue and they responded telling me that they hadn't had enough complaints to issue a recall. i find this hard to believe seeing all the complaints made to nhtsa and to consumer affairs in regards to this year and model. i also believe that the dodge dealer i bought this truck from (used) sold it to me knowing of these problems - although this i doubt i could ever prove. i am thankful that the front wheels stayed on as long as they did as i have read of the ball joint issue causing wheel separation. this could have been a deadly situation for my family (4 small children - we rely on this as our only transportation) and i hope that the problem is fixed but have serious doubts. *nm

Was driving after dark last night and my headlights just stopped working (both of them) almost caused another car to hit me, because they could not see me. i pulled over and proceeded to check the fuses, etc and they were all fine and the high beams and parking lights worked, just not the headlights. took the car to the place i bought it from and after 2 hours his mechanics figured out that it was the relay switch that had blown and had to be replaced. *jb

Dt: on july 31, 2005 the check engine light came on. she took vehicle to dealer and had it fixed. the next day the light was still on. vehicle was taken back to the dealer. currently, the check engine light, abs light and a brake light were on. vehicle had been to the dealer 4 times and still couldn't find the cause of the problem. manufacturer had not been contacted . she has paid for all the trips to the dealer and they haven't fixed it yet. she could not afford to continue paying for all repairs. *ak

1999 dodge durango: troubles with oil pressure gauges dropping to 0, sludge build up, engine mysteriously stalling, speed sensor problems, air conditioning not working after several hours of driving.

1999 dodge durango - bad ball joints/control arms front end this exact item was recalled on other durangos, however, for some odd reason it has left the 1999 year off the recall. we hardly made it to a mechanic to fix before the front tires fell off. i drive this car regularly with 2-4 kids in it and would hate to see what happens if i were in an accident with these children and then it came back to you. lucky for us this happened coming out of our driveway and not on the highway. the ball joints that were recalled in the 2000+ years are no different than the ones used in 1999 - this should have been recalled. there are hundreds of complaints listed on-line in various states for this problem. when is dodge going to be held accountable for it? as we type this - we are speaking to daimler/chrysler about the problem (not the first time for this) they are actually calling the dealership to see if we are a good enough customer and spend enough money there to deal with us?! we are also being told that if it fails a 2nd time, they might be able to help us?! so, we should continue to take a chance and drive our children around on the highway and such and hope it fails again to get our recall done?! this is crazy - there has to be a better way. *nm

Dt: contact states the ball joints on 1999, dodge, dakota are loose. the right/left sides are very loose. he cited a recall on the 1999 dodge dakota, but this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin although he it had the same problems as noted in the recall. *ak

3 of 4 power windows failed to work within 2 years of purchase. nothing was done to correct this, when addressed to the dealership i was told the total price of parts and labor (full price). *jb

Dt: the vehicle intermittently stalled. this started on august 1, 2005. took the vehicle to the dealer they recommend to replace the computer module. contacted manufacturer, they say there was no recalls for model year. *ak

1999 dodge durango front driver's side bearing were bad.***no answer required***.*mr the lower front ball joint also needs to be replaced because it can't be greased.

Dt: consumer complained about an upper and lower ball joint problem. . contacted the dealer, who replaced the ball joints. also spoke with diamler chrysler. they said they were not lubed properly. but kept them there. had problems with the vehicle pulling to the right. there was a recall but this vehicle was not inclded in the recall due to vin. had them replaced on july 27, 2005.*ak

(1) eighteen months prior to the accident, the upper and lower control arm assemblies were replaced by the dealer. (2) while driving, the right front wheel assembly collapsed causing a loss of control. vehicle left the road, went through a utility pole, rolled twice causing a total loss of the vehicle. police report indicates "it appears the accident was caused by mechanical failure." witness supports accuracy of accident report. (3) dealer suggested complaint to chrylser. after investigation, daimler chrylser responds they "are not convinced that a manufacturing responsibility is associated with this incident." they also "declined any responsibility associated with this incident." digital photos of vehicle, suspension and separated wheel assembly at the accident scene are available.*jb

Dt: the vehicle is 1999 dodge durango. the consumer needed the tires replaced and he had an independent mechanic check the ball joints at the same time. the mechanic told him that the front top and bottom ball joints were going bad, this was in 12-2004. the consumer knew there was a recall on similar vehicles. he contacted the manufacturer and they told him that his vehicle was not included in the recall. the consumer had to get the engine replaced because of a sludge problem. the engine blew up because of the oil pressure had failed on the vehicle, on 7-17-05. about 3-4 months prior the consumer had the oil and oil filter changed; and the bearings replaced. on 7-19-05 the engine was replaced. he had them check the ball joints again on 7-20-05. they told him that they would be afraid for him to drive it off the lot. consumer feels that the manufacture should replace this at their expense. *nm

Dt: consumer had a 1999, dodge, durango. there was a recall for later models, and the same problem was happening with this vehicle. it was inspected on july 25, 2005, and the upper and lower ball joints were defective. the tires were rubbing against the frame. daimler chrysler stated that because the vehicle was not part of the recall they will not pay for repairs. this was noticed approximately a month ago when going around a corner the front end shifted. also, heard a loud clanking noise. when the vehicle was taken home consumer looked and saw the tires rubbed on the frame. *ak

Dt: consumer states that the front of 1999 dodge durango ball joints wore out. basically, the front end was falling apart. upper and lower ball joints fell apart and destroyed the whole front end of the vehicle. the whole front end of the vehicle was replaced. this was the same problem as the 2000 models that were recalled. the owner had the vehicle in the dealership for repairs on the front twice. dealership said that there was nothing wrong with the vehicle. the front end was the only problem the owner had with the suv. owner has contacted chrysler and filed a complaint. chrysler informed the owner that their vehicle was not included in the recall. the owners had not had any more contact with chrysler. speed was not a factor in this failure. after the vehicle was inspected by chrysler mechanics, they said that there was nothing wrong, and asked the consumer to leave. the owner asked for a receipt for the oil change and checking the front end. they would not give the consumer a receipt after the owner asked them about the recall. this happened on march 29, 2004. as the owner pulled out of the dealership the vehicle was making a rattling noise by the right front tire. consumers then went to a repair shop and they pulled on the wheel and could see the whole front assembly moving. everything was out of place and moving. the mechanic had to fix the whole front end, and the owner received a bill for $1,800.00. *ak

Bad ball joints 57k miles. *jb

My 99 dodge durango 4x4 has had vibrations and noise in the front from when i purchased. the dodge dealer earlier told me there were no recalls or hidden warranties on this product, vin# [xxx]. my goodyear dealer, inspected my dodge and showed me that my upper and lower ball joints were bad (( moving over 1/2 in)) he said take it to your dealer, because this is not right. dodge dealer also said that both right and left, upper and lower ball joints were bad and also that the hubs and wheel bearings. were bad, and needed to be replaced for my safety. i called diamler chrysler corp. and asked if they would cover this mfg problem. i was given clam #13756706. the customer service person said they would not cover this problem because my vin # not covered by the upper & lower ball joint recall. i could not believe this would not be covered, because when i looked up my 99 durango on your site on complaints, i saw over 500 similar cases for 99 durango, with ball joint and steering problems. dodge said 99 not part of recall. i think the u.s gov. needs to tell dodge to include in recall all the dodge durango with this problem, please look out for the safety of the amer. people and not alow chrysler corp get away with this safety problem. i feel the amer people should not need to get the courts involved when we have an agency that should protect the amer. people from defective products. i hope this ball joint problem etc. does not became another "ford - firestone" situation. dodge said they need to hear from you before they can do a recall on 1999 dodge durango's, (( with over 500 complaints of similar problems, how many more do you need!!)) i live in the washington, d.c. area and when i drive i-495 beltway i hope you are not their when my front wheels fall off because of bad ball joints. please do your duty and recall all dodge durango 1998 and up for upper & lower ball joints, steering etc. please do your job and protect me and my family.*js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Took in for routine maintance.found out that upper ball joints were ready to braek at 51,000 miles. this is on my 1999 dodge durango that hasd been well taken care of. caught the problem before failure occured which would have caused steering failure. ball joints and lower control arms needed replaced. yes the old parts are available.

Dt: consumer stated the vehicle stalled while driving about 30 mph. the service dealer could not duplicate the problem. it has happened 3 times today and has happened for the past 3 weeks, it appears to be getting worse. after putting the vehicle into park, the vehicle will sometimes start immediately, but sometimes the consumer would have to wait for about 10 minutes to restart it. *jb

The ball joints failed in the consumer's 1999 dodge durango. *nm consumer's vehicle was not included in recall. *tt

Dt: consumer was driving at 25 mph, when she was getting ready to go under an overpass, she applied the brakes for a red light and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. consumer was applying the brakes suddenly and hard for a quick stop. however, the abs brakes did not activate. there were no skid marks on the road. consumer hit another vehicle on the side because the vehicle would not stop. consumer stated that when she first purchased the vehicle there was noise under the hood and the dealer told her the abs brakes were trying to test themselves. after the accident consumer could hear a grinding noise under hood when vehicle was started. the noise was on the driver's side and only lasted for a couple seconds.*ak

Dt: the consumer stated that the airbag light kept coming on and off. the abs light also kept coming on and off. then this occurred the rpm gauges would stop working along with the other gauges on the dashboard. the consumer took the truck to the dealership and they said that the truck is not covered under any recall. the owner has talked to manufacturer. they told the consumer to hold on to his repair receipts. the manufacturer also informed the consumer that there was not a recall on his vehicle. *nm

Dt: the caller said that the vehicle shuts down. this happened at any speed. when he pulled off of the road and sat there for a while and the vehicle started up again. the caller stated it has happened intermittently. the dealer did not know what was wrong with the vehicle. the manufacturer was not aware of the problem, and urged the consumer to go back to the dealer and perform a diagnostic test. the problem started on june 13, 2005, and it was happening to both the caller and his wife. the dealer wanted to replace the fuel pump and filter. the caller said that his wife just came in and has been on the side of road the for the last 2 hours with this problem. she was almost ticketed for stopping on the interstate. she was pushed off to the side of the road. his wife told the police that it wouldn't start in a while so they let her sit there until it started. *ak the consumer purchased a pcm and replaced it. the vehicle stopped the stalling. *sc

I noticed while driving my 1999 dodge durrango, at speeds in excess of 45 mph, that the front end shook excessively. i took my 99 durrango to the local dodge dealer, and asked about a recall that i was told about. the service manager at the dealership told me it was for 2000's not 99's. then he proceded to tell me that the 2000 and the 99 upper control arm and ball joint assembly were exactly the same part. but, he could not explain to me why one was covered under the recall and the other was not. he then quoted me a price and wanted me to leave my vehicle so it could be repaired. when i insisted on an explaination for this, he swiftly gave me a 1-800 number to call, where ofcourse i got the run around and still no answer.

Suspension fron control arm upper ball joint and control arm - failure

My wife and i purchased a used 1999 dodge durango slt 5.9l in october of 2003. the durango had approximately 55,000 miles. for the past few months we have noticed an odd ticking or clicking sound while turning corners. on 6/25/2005 (with approximately 77,000 miles) we replaced the front tires as they were very unevenly worn. while checking the wheels we noticed that both the upper and lower ball joints had failed on each side of the car. they did not snap but there was far too much play in the ball joints. the upper joints have since been replaced, we kept the old parts as proof if needed. we will keep the old lower ball joints when we are able to replace them. no accidents resulted of this failure, although this being our main vehicle and driven almost everyday it was a shock to find such a failure on parts that are gauranteed for far longer than 80,000 miles.

Dt:consumer noticed that vehicle started riding rough. consumer replaced shocks, but the front end still seemed to ride rough enough to feel all bumps in road. consumer had brake pads changed and the mechanic showed consumer that ball joints were bad. mechanic checked both top and bottom ball joint on driver's side. ball joints showed lots of wear. then, mechanic checked passenger side to find that more slack was in passenger side than driver side. mechanic told consumer that there were stories of wheels coming off of same type of vehicle. consumer says that vehicle is not used for off road use. vehicle is used for highway and city driving. consumer is scared to drive vehicle. consumer is aware of recall on newer models. feels that same problem exists with this vehicle. consumer has not yet replaced ball joints. vehicle is serviced regularly about every 4500 miles at a quick lube. *ak

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

Transmission not shifting right, engine reving to high. transmission had to b transmission went out 2nd gear bad not shifting right. transmission had to be rebuilt, this car had only 67000 miles on it. transmission was serviced at 35000 miles never had trouble before.i think transmission should holdup longer than this. also car har idle problem when engine is warm after restart, when coming to a stop at redlight car idles ruff acts like it wants to die. when driving more smooths out, runs fine then? this car has always been serviced on time! last year was in to dealer twice for hard start & idle problems! spent over $500.00 for air idle speed part & r throttle posloch! seems to me computor parts should holdup longer! t

1999 dodge durango. ball joints and tie rod needed to be replaced because they were completely broken. i saw the recall notice on the 2003 durango and believe that my 1999 durango experienced the same failure.

Dt: contact states: premature wear of upper ball joints and front suspension. dealer t said car was not under recall. also, called daimler chrysler and they told him the same thing.*ak

Dt: contact states while driving there was a ticking noise. service dealer stated the left front ball joint needed to be replaced. *ak

Dt: contact had to have all four ball joints replaced on 1999, dodge, durango. this vehicle did not fall under the recall campaign. the mechanic that replaced the ball joints stated the replacement was due to poor design of the vehicle. *ak

Dt consumer states when the wheel was turned to the right, the vehicle would jerk and pull to the right. the vehicle has been serviced. *jb the upper ball joint were replaced to correct this problem. *nm

I bought my 1999 dodge durango back in may 2003. i had it for almost one year and brought it in for some maintenance. they told me 3 of the 4 ball joints were bad and the fourth one was still within spec, whatever that is. i was also told that one ball joint was about to come apart if i had waited any longer. i had them replaced at a cost of $716. i then continuewd to keep up on the maintenance of them by greasing them regularly and inspecting them once a month. last month i noticed that the fourth on ethat was not replaced is woren and needs to be replaced. i also see that a recall was done but does not cover all the vehicles that have this problem. i believe that dodge needs to step up and fix this problem for all the durangos not just a few.

I have a 1999 dodge durango which has lower & upper ball joints that need to be replaced and on 33269 miles on the vehicle. i don't know what to do but the dealership says it is my problem, that my year is not on the recall list.

1999 dodge durango, same problem as the 2000 up. the recall was done on those but dodge has not been forced to recall the 1999's. we purchased our vehicle in august 1999, it never did drive good, wandering, we thought it might be the tires, and continued to drive until unable to go anywhere in safety. took the vehicle to larry miller 12/22/2003 they recommended replacing both inner tie rods, idler arms, alignment etc. cost of $796.00 this was approx 55,000 miles. since they would not warrant the car, we took it to a private shop russ' alignment in salt lake. and paid $779.00 2/4/2004. we replaced all 4 tires. we had this vehicle into alignment shops constantly, tire repair, balancing etc the tires were so badly worn in directions that should never have been on a vehicle. these things should have been done 30,000 miles sooner. i contacted chrysler and submitted the receipts the file # 13542683, phone # 1-800-992-1997 option #5. i spoke with "brandy" brandy instructed the durango was out of warranty and they had no requirement to compensation. when asked to put that in a written statement they refused and said it was in my file and they did not have to submit that information nor could i speak with a superviser. but that i would receive my original bills back in 7-10 days. this is a recent claim and have not received my original receipts yet. 5/18/2005

At christmastime our transmission began acting up. we believed the harsh winter weather was causing the problem bc once the engine heated up, the vehicle drove just fine. at any rate, we took in to be serviced in march and had the 4x4 rear differentials flushed and serviced and the fluid changed. while it was in for that repair (at a dealership) they called and said the 2 front ball joints needed to be replaced. we knew about the recall, so asked them about it, but it just figures our vin was not included. so, $1600 later, we went and picked it up and seemed to drive just fine. well, then 3 wks. later i was driving to the grocery store. i was stopped a red light, and when it turned green i went to go and it just barely accelerated. luckily, the red light was right in front of the garage we normally use. i was able to turn the vehicle around and get it to where i was parked in front of the garage. i went in and told the mechanic what happened. the truck was in the shop for 2 wks. it needed a new transmission after having just been serviced! it cost $3300! over the past 2 months we have spent $4600 in repairs on a vehicle that we are still paying for! i am irrate! we even bought the extended warranty when we purchased the vehicle 5 yrs. ago, but now with 108,000 miles it's not covered any longer (warranty only went to 100,000). 2 yrs. ago i was involved in an accident with durango where the front drivers side wheel popped off after another vehicle hit it. we don't believe he could have hit it with enough force for that to happen if it had not been defective to begin with. his wife even spoke to me about this last christmas after the recall came out. i am fed up with this truck and i want dodge to know it.

I took my 1999 dodge durango into have the tires rotated. the auto tech said both the upper ball joints were failing on both sides and the lower ball joint on the left side along with the tie-rods. my durango has 100,000 miles on it. i was told by the manager of the service department that durangos were know for ball joint problems and that they have had recalls. i see the 2000 durangos have had recalls, what about the 99's. $800.00 with of repairs is very costly.

Consumer stated: when driving down the road the steering wheel would shake badly, and there was a clanking noise every once in awhile. dealership replaced all 4 ball joints on the front end suspension. *ak *sb

Dt: consumer states: the upper and lower ball joints on the front end on both sides are completely gone. vehicle shakes and rattles uncontrollably. bought used a year and half ago, also, the u joints were replaced 2 weeks after purchase. have to have both hands on the wheel to control. talked to chrysler , and they recognized there was a problem, and will pay for upper ball joints, consumer will hav eto pay for lower joints and labor.*ak

Ea03023 ball joints on the 1999 dodge durango.*mr consumer wants to know why there are no recall on the 1999 dodge durango when they have the same problems as the newer models. *bf

Consumer states: on the front end driver's side, the lower and upper ball joints were bad and had to be replaced. the boot was completely blown out. it was making a squeaking noise and had a different drive. *tt

Brought 99 durang. in for front end alig. was told $ 1600 in repairs needed, guess what? yup, upperand lower ball joints,inner control rods and shocks, well the shocks seem fine but the rest is a mess, called dealer ira dodge,and they said only recall was for a 2000 and up.i asked if it was nomal for all four ball joints to go at 64k(it could have been earlier i need new tires at the time inner wheel was wearing) he said no.. oh well right, this is ridiculous.checked part nums at local parts place(autozone) for all said above ,$259.that included new shocks, better ones too.ill never buy a dodge again.and ill never go to firestone tires

Dt: front end suspension worn out. and abs brakes; the brakes work but the anti-lock doesn't work . *ak

1999 dodge durango experienced problems with control arms and ball joint failures.*mr the consumer had all the ball joints replaced in late 2003 after hearing incidents from the media. in late 2004, the consumer was involved in a minor low speed accident and the left control arm assembly including the left ball joint were replaced. (the consumer did not state if there was damage to the vehicle). after the repair the consumes wife started to hear a popping sound, the vehicle was returned to the dealer but no problem was found but they did check all the bolts and tightened to specs. immediately after picking up the vehicle the noise was still there. the consumer inspected the vehicle himself by removing the left front tire and wheel assembly and found the cotter pin installation poorly done on the upper ball joint. the consumer then found the lower control arm assembly which had previously been repaired to be poorly done as well. the brakes squeaked, but the consumer declined the repairs. *jb

Dt; the ball joints failed at 58,230 miles when the consumer went for the state inspection. *jb

1999 dodge durango, bought new, has 53,000 miles, i was driving on a highway on 4/22/05,"check gauges" lit up on dashboard, oil pressure gauge went to zero, car still drivable, pulled over after 3-4 miles into turnpike service area, checked oil stick and it read full, continued additional drive to destination of approx. 5 miles and dropped off at nearby dodge dealership, their diagnosis is sludge in engine and oil pump has to be replaced and the entire engine will have to be replaced, they suspect lousy maintenenace by car owner regarding oil changes, i have documentation that car was well maintained, on a internet search, i found that hundreds of durango owners have experienced the "exact" problems with this type of vehicle. in addition, i have experienced other problems with my vehicle: replaced window moter, replaced leak in cooling system thermostat, replaced switch assembly for a/c heating unit, replaced brakes and rotors on front.*ak

I took my 1999 dodge durango slt 4x4 to have an alignment and i was told that the alignment ws fine but that the front ball joints were failing. the serviceman told me that all 2000 and later model durango's were recalled to replace the parts. he also told me that my vehicles parts were the same as the 2000 year models that were recalled. the recall was because the ball joints had failed causing several accidents. why the 1999 models weren't included i don't know. i sent a letter to dodge and they gave me the generic answer that there were no recalls active for my vehicle. i haven't fixed the vehicle yet and all the parts are still in place.

1999 dodge durango speed sensor failed as well as the upper and lower ball joints. ***no answer required***. *mr at 49,000 the transmission went out. the speed sensor failed for a second time. *jb

My 1999 dodge durango has had many problems. the ball joints have already been replaced but are still making noise when turning a corner. the electrical panel for the windows has been repaired twice and finally replaced. the back passenger window still will not operate. the fuel gauge is not reading accurately either.*ak

Vehicle vibrated in the front. owner had a mechanic inspect the ball joints while the truck was being serviced for the brakes. mechanic was able to move the wheels, and saw that the upper ball joints were worn out and failing. *ak

Ball joints were completely worn to a serious hazard. mechanic said ball joints so bad car wheels could fall off. we have a 1999 slt dodge durango seems almost criminal that only 2000-2003 ball joints on these cars have recalls. my 17 yr old drives my car.i also have two other children younger. ps i looked up our car found three recalls, we have never been notified by the dealer county chrysler in hamburg pa. we have not moved from date of purchase and phone remained the same number. this is an outrage of neglect!! *ak

No oil pressure, engine sludge, cleaned. *ak

Premature ball joint failure. *ak

While driving at approximately 70 mph there was a crack in the transmission. owner had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and owner was informed that the transmission appeared as if the driver had been going 80 mph, then suddenly shifted the vehicle into park. then, owner contacted the manufacturer, who claimed that vehicle had too many miles on it, and there was nothing else they could do. *ak

Started with rebuilt transmission, then sludged in motor. had to replace motor with only 120,000 miles motor and transmission 5,000. also had to replace ball joints, tie rods and bearings cost $1,000*ak

Dt: 1. brakes -the brakes are wearing out too fast, and when new brakes are put on, they make noises. on the right passenger's side. 2. the passenger side lower a frame ball joint broke while driving. there were no indication that there was a problem. and there is no recall for this problem. *ak

My durango steering had been out of control i took it to a mechanic and both front ball joints are bad and it is leaking transmission fluid from the front seal.it is costing 700.00 to be fixed. this is money i do not have. i have owned the car 1 and a half years.it was supposed to be reliable transportation. *ak

Constituent in support of extending the 2000 dodge dakota recall to include the 1999 model year dakota's as well. *nm *jb

Request for reimbursement for ball joint repair on dodge durango. *bf the ball joints on the consumer's vehicle failed prior to recall notification. *nm

Ball joints in 1999 dodge durango - 58,000 miles - inspection rejected - ball joints not safe

The upper ball joints failed. as a result, the parts were replaced. recall 04v596000 was issued, however, this vehicle's year was not included in the recall. *ak

The upper and lower ball joints in the consumer's 1999 dodge durango wore out prematurely. *nm the ball joint problem caused problems with; the steering, tire wear, and mis-alignment. the rear windows would stick. *sc *jb

The consumer had all four ball joints on her 1999 dodge durango replaced at 71524 miles ([xxx]). *nm the consumer contacted the dealer about the ball joint recall. the dealer checked the consumers vehicle identification number who told the consumer that the vehicle was not included in the recall. *nm *jb information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

While driving at any speed vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak

Failure of ball joints, had to replace them and front tires. on 1999 dodge durango with 32,015 miles. way to soon, this year should also be recalled.*ak

1999 dodge durango began to shake when brakes are applied. have been to the local dodge dealer. they have notified me that the problem is due to worn upper ball joints. these ball joints are part of a recall for 2000-2004 dodge durangos.*ak i have contacted chrysler to ask for assistance in replacing the upper ball joints due to the problem that i have experienced. they have denied my request. they have agreed that the upper ball joints used in the 1999 4-wheel drive durangos is the same at the upper ball joints used in the 2000-2004 durangos.

Going on a trip oil pressure gauge went to 0 then back up to normal then back down to 0, check gauge light came on. pulled off interstate, listened to motor sounded normal, checked oil which was fine, decided it must have been the oil sending unit gone bad gauge had went back to normal, so started back on the road. then gauge started dropping again, stopped and put 1/2 quart of oil in, engine still sounded fine, started back on the road. went about 30 miles, motor started knocking. pulled off the interstate, engine knocking really bad. turned motor off then back on, engine sounded so bad cut it off and called a wrecker $50.00. towed it to a dodge dealership who said the motor was blown would cost approximately $5000.00 to fix. had to rent a car $35.00 a day. motor never let on there was anything wrong, never used oil, never smoked.*ak

Failure of ball joints on our 1999 dodge durango. we repaired the truck at the dodge dealer. we have been advised the recall only covers durangos from year 2000 and on. the dealer advised there is no recourse for 1999 durangos under the recall despite having the exact same problem covered by the recall. *ak

Coolant leak due to gasket failure on intake manifold. this is the 3rd time this has happened, twice in just over one year.*ak

I have a 1999 dodge durango 4wd and have suffered the same upper ball joint problem identified in the december 2004 recall of the 2000-2003 dodge durango. i had to have the upper ball joint and most of the front suspension replaced. fortunately i replaced the worn parts before having an accident. *jb

While driving and upon backing out of the driveway the tire disengaged. the tie rod, and ball joints failed. consumer had the vehicle repaired. consumer heard of recall campaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. consumer contacted the dealer, and was advised that the 1999 models were not included. *ak

I've been noticing improper tire wear on my 1999 durango and had it looked at and was told the ball joints are failing. now i need to have them repaired at my own expense when the same problem for 2000 to 2003 was addressed by a recall that should have included 1999!! *jb

Upper ball joints severely worn out. (dangerous!) tie rod ends loose. these vehicles (1999 model year) need to be included in the ball joint recall. the suspension/upper ball joints are poorly designed and way to light duty! *nm

The tires were wearing out. consumer took the vehicle to the service station where the upper ball joints were found to be defective. *ak consumer knows that the 2000 and newer vehicle have been recalled for same part. the consumer was informed that the ball joints on the 1999 models are being replaced on a case by case basic. they will fix the part if the vehicle has low mileage. *bf *nm

While driving, the passenger side front suspension collapsed. *nm the collapse caused severe damage and disconnected the right front wheel area. the wheel wobbled until it fell off. after the vehicle was repaired the right front ball joint was determined to be loose and required replacement. the consumer stated that he has never been off road with the vehicle. *tc *jb

Recall campaign: the consumer received recall notification d47 however he feel that the offered rectification of the upper ball joint defect does not go far enough. *nm the consumer owns a 1999 dodge durango and a 2001 dodge dakota. both vehicle's had upper and lower ball joint failures. the repairs were made prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. the consumer request reimbursement for both vehicle's *nm

In november 2003, my wife had a blowout while driving our 1999 dodge durango on the highway. this was just after four new tires had been put on the durango. the service center stated that the blowout was a result of problems with the ball joints and tie rods. then in approximately novmeber, 2004 we had to have major repair of the front axle. in january, 2005 the durango required replacement of the front ball joints, tie rods, two new tires and alignment. this after the same parts had been replaced just 14 months earlier. i do not have the parts that were replaced. *jb

Front end ball joints on the dodge durango failed while driving at a low speed. *bf *nm

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic detrermined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak

Upper and lower ball joints,tie rod,and shocks replaced at 45,000 miles. *ak

The vehicle was taken to a dealership for heating problems and failure of starting. the vehicle was towed to a dealership which could not repair the problem. while at another shop, a mechanic replaced the upper/lower ball joints. this vehicle is out of the remedy scope for year nhtsa recall 04v596000 ball joints, but still had failure. please provide details. *nm

Consumer noticed excessive wear on the inside of the left front tire. vehicle was taken to the repair shop, and mechanic determined that consumer that the front upper ball joint was loose, and needed to be replaced. *ak

A clicking noise came from the front of the vehicle, and the steering shook at low speeds, making it uneasy to control vehicle. manufacturer was notified by consumer.*ak

The vehicle's ball joints failed prior to recall notification. the consumer request reimbursement for the cost of the repair. *nm the consumers vehicle was not listed in the recall. the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the cost of service. the consumer referenced # 10510673. *tc *jb

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints were defective, and needed to be replaced. *ak

The child seat would not remain latched into the base. *nm model number# imcn00us01bp41tv41 *sc *jb

I purchased a 1999 dodge durango new in september of 1998. while the vehicle was still under warranty, i complained that there was a rough grinding noise in the area of the right front of the vehicle. the vehicle now has 46795 miles. on february 9, 2005, the noise was very loud and we were scared to drive the vehicle. we took it to the chrysler dealership (carl greg chrysler-jeep in johnson city, tn) and we were told that the ball joints were going bad and needed to be replaced. i also was told that there was a recall on some of the durangos. the service manager told me that he could replace the joints but he would have to use the same model that was on the vehicle because the new redesigned joints had not been released from chrysler. i was to come back when the new joints came in. the noise became very bad and we were scared to drive the vehicle. i took it to the dodge dealer (carl gregory dodge of johnson city) (the chrysler-jeep dealership had closed) for service. i was told that the driver and passenger side upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced and that it was dangerous to drive the vehicle. i had the joints replaced and it cost me $760.40 out of my pocket to repair both sets of ball joints on a vehicle with 46795 miles and is driven by my wife when the weather is bad. the vehicle is in the garage the time it is not being driven by my wife. i am now told that there is no recall on my durango and there are no problems reported with ball joints on the 1999 durangos. i was advised by the service department not to drive the vehicle out of the garage because it was not safe to do so. i think that this is something that you should know. an inquiry now might save someone's life later on. *jb

I purchased my 1999 durango in early 2000. since that time, i have had to replace numerous parts of the front end suspension including wheel bearings on several occasions, right side hub assembly, both spindles, and the rotors twice. last week, i notice the wheel was literally flopping sideways when i turned. my dealer then replaced the upper and lower ball joints on both sides. after the replacement of the ball joints, i drove the vehicle and noticed an extreme shaking when applying the brakes, and a dramatic pull to the right. my dealer examined the front end again, and after eliminating all other possibilities for the problem then notice that the front bracket which holds the lower control arm on the right side was fractured. upon examining the bracket they discovered that there was no spot weld on the bracket and the two side welds were only on the frame, but not the bracket itself. the bracket and frame were fractured almost all the way around the frame. according to their service men, and body repair staff, the bracket appears to have never been properly welded at the manufacture. subsequently, i have a vehicle, with that i cannot drive. this seems to be a manufacture defect, which resulted in me having to do numerous repairs over the 5 year period i have owned the vehicle, and put my family in serious danger of a catastrophic front end failure. *nm

1) normal on road car driving city 2) ball joints on 99 durango. car swerving on road and pulling hard to the left when brakes applied. luckily with your warnings about 00-03 durango's i knew it was a serious problem and took it in immediately. consequences could have been grave if i didn't know about the 00-03 recall 3) dealership repair and replace front axle ball joints 558$

The consumer was having a problem with his tires wearing, so he took the vehicle to the dealer. it was discovered the upper and lower ball joints are defective. *nm

Both front upper ball joints wore outpermaturely, and needed replacement within 3 months of each other. this is due to the defect described in recall 04v059000 but the vin and my in not included. *ak

Dodge durango 4x4 1999 consumer wants to know why not expand recall for the ball joints. *bf while driving, the consumer experienced a funny shake with the vehicle. the mechanic informed the consumer the ball joints and tie rods needed to be replaced. *jb

The upper and lower ball joints wore out completely. *ak

The consumer stated that the upper and lower ball joints wore out completely. *ak *sc *jb

While the vehicle was being inspected at state inspection station the inspector informed consumer that both upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced on the right side, and the lower ball joint on the left side also needed to be replaced. dealer was notified.*ak

Vehicle was purchased on august 21, 1999. the ball joints were same type as those on recall for year beginning 2000. *bf two years and four months later the ball joints failed. the front passenger side power window had broken along with the two back power windows. there was also a cracked serpentine belt, the tensioner had frozen, the throttle body was dirty and the gasket was leaking. *sc *jb

Upon trying to get the state inspection performed on the vehicle it failed due to ball joint wear. recall 04v596000 on ball joint wear was issued. *ak....*ak

Consumer complained about upper ball joint problem. the upper ball joints wore out prematurely, and now it is impossible to do an alignment until the ball joints have been replaced. when driving the vehicle swayed from side to side. *ak in addition there is front end vibration at high speed. vehicle was not included in recall due to vin. *tt

When taken vehicle for state inspection the upper and lower ball joints had to be replaced due to wear.*ak

The driver noticed that the vehicle started jerking uncontrollably and hesitating without warning. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. then, the vehicle stalled. driver turned off the vehicle for ten minutes, and then restarted. few miles down the road the vehicle stalled again. driver tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. driver had the vehicle towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the engine needed to be replaced. due to sludge build up. *ak

While turning left driver heard a loud popping noise coming from the front. then, vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic lubricated the front suspension. however, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

The consumer heard of the ball joint problem/recall her model vehicle was having. the consumer requested relief under this recall but was denied due to time/mileage limitations. *nm the consumer request reimbursement for her out of pocket expenses to repair the ball joints prior to receiving the recall notice. *nm

Re dodge durango recalls for ball joints -what about 1999. *bf the consumer believes that the 1998 and 1999 dodge durango also needs to be recalled for faulty ball joints. *nm

Dodge durango 1999 ball joints replaced. *bf the consumer believes the 1999 dodge durango should be included in the current recall. *nm

Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the upper ball joint on the consumer's vehicle popped off and caused the front end to collapse. *nm

Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer would like to know why his vehicle is not included in the recall. *nm

Dodge durango 1999 upper ball joints defect. *bf the consumer does not understand why the ball joints on his vehicle weren't recalled. *nm

Ball joint failure in a 1999 dodge durango. caused severe tire damage. *nm

Re recall issued on dodge durangos for defective ball joints, has replaced ball joints twice on 1999 durango. *bf the first replacement was made at 44701 mile the second one was at 86869 miles. *nm

I own a 1999 dodge durango. i am about to have to replace the driver's side upper ball joint. i started hearing a noise about 2 weeks ago. i called the dealership and they told me that i am not included in the recall. i have researched several websites and there are 100 of 1999 durangos that are having the exact same problem. i also had to replace my engine. *ak

Ball joint excessive wear $1600.00 to repair at 41000 miles. *ak

We were driving east on i-90, just east of gary, in. our suv caught fire, we could smell smoke, and we made an emergency stop at exit 17. another car pulled up behind us, and the driver said he saw flames under the car. my wife and i ran from the car in fear. the car had a full tank of gas, and we felt our lives were in jeopardy. i told the toll booth attendant that my car was on fire, got a fire extinguisher from her, and she volunteered to call the fire department. i put out the fire that was on the driver's side of the front axle. we called our state farm agent to report the incident. the suv was towed to gregory dodge in highland park, il to assess the damage, where it is still being evaluated. as a result of the fire, the front axle and drive shaft disintegrated. *jb

Ball joints reported to need replacing in 1999 durango in december 2003 (77,000 miles) by our service agent. service agent also said that there have been a number of complaints like this, and that usdot and daimler-chrysler is looking in to it. we were told by service dept. at gregory dodge (highland park, il) that there have not been any recalls, but that daimler-chrysler was looking in to complaints. ball joints not replaced at that time because we expected recall. this product defect was identified, and a recall was issued in december 2004. we were shocked to see that only my 2000 and younger were recalled for this defect. we challenge the expanse of that recall, because it should include my 1999 because of the same safety hazard.*jb

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

While driving consumer heard a loud squeaking noise from the front end of the vehicle. took vehicle to dealer for inspection, and they replaced both lower ball joints.*ak

I own a 99 dodge durango has same problem as 2000-2003, ball joint problems. consumner wants to know can recall be extended to the 99 durango. *bf *jb

The front wheels would wobble while driving 55-60 mph. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. the mechanic informed the consumer that the front upper ball joints needed to be replaced. the dealer informed the consumer that the vehicle was not covered under a recall. *jb

Dodge durango 1999 ball joints defective all 4 ball joints were loose. consumer stated that 99 models have the same problem as the recalled 2000-2004 vehicles. *bf the consumer stated he has heard pops and cracks from the vehicle since he purchased it new. *jb

Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failed, replaced upper and lower ball joints on both driver and passenger side. consumer stated that the 99 models have the same problem as the recalled vehicles 2000-04. *bf *jb

The vehicle would make a squealing noise while being driven at 35 mph. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. the mechanic informed the consumer that both front upper ball joints needed to be replaced. the dealer was not notified. *jb.....*ak

Ball joints of dodge durango 1999 showed excessive play and dealership encouraged consumer to replace because of safety concerns. vehicle has been consistently maintained and has only72715 miles on it. chrysler is accepting no responsibility at this time even though subsequent years have been recalled for the identical problem. *jb

The vehicle's ball joint failed. *nm *sc

Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failure, replaced ball joints. consumer stated that the 99 and 98 models have the same problem with their ball joints as the recalled models. *bf *jb

Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failure. consumer stated the bad upper ball joints are actually on 1998-2004 durangos. all of the ball joints on the consumers vehicle need to be replaced. *jb

Consumer noticed both front tires were wearing excessively on the inside and the vehicle would wander across the road while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *jb

(1) noise in front of vehicle, especially when making turns. noise gradually increased with abnormal movement apparent while turning. 2) vehicle taken to dealership for evaulation - dealership found defective ball joint. (3) ball joint was replaced. the nature of this issue could have resulted in complete failure of the ball joint causing an accident. i feel that the 1999 model should have been included in the recent recall. *ak

The consumer had to replace all four ball joints due to them being worn. the consumer was aware of dodge's recall for ball joints. nhtsa's recall #04v596000. *jb

Nhtsa recall campaign 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. owner took the vehicle in for a tire rotation. owner was informed that because of the defect in the ball joints the tires were prematurly ruined. *ak *nm

When driving at any speed steering wheel pulled to the left/right. this caused a distraction to the consumer. dealership was notified., but did not resolve the problem.*ak

Consumer reported two incidents. first incident involved vehicle experiencing a thumping noise when accelerating from a stop position. vehicle had been to the dealer, and dealer replaced the front wheel bearing. the second incident involved vehicle losing steering control while driving 35 mph. this almost caused a tractor trailer crashing into consumer's vehicle. the vehicle was taken back to the dealer, but problem recurred. *ak

Automatic transmission suddenly went out, while out of town, at 60,500 miles. dealer and company refused to assist in any way since 500 out of warranty. vehicle was not abused or used for towing heavy equipment. maintained regularly, but no assistance even after contacting chrysler/dahmler. cost $1,600 to replace at a transmission center.*ak

I have a 1999 dodge durango, brakes repaired. the vehicle overheated, radiator, air compressor and more problems. *bf the consumer was told that the ball joints were gone and the transmission was sticking. *sc *jb

The consumer believes he has ball joint or severe brake problem. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The vehicle's ball joints failed. the consumer read about a ball joint recall on the 2000-2004 durango's. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 durangos when it has the exact problem as 2000-2004 models. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 55000 miles on it at the time of failure. *tc *jb

The vehicle ball joints failed. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 durango's when it has the problem problems as 2000-03 model years. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The consumer owns a own 1999 dodge durango that has ball joint issues. consumer wants to know why the 1999 durangos were not included in the ball joint recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The consumer had to replace the vehicle's driver side ball joints. consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 durango's when it has the same problem. *bf *nm the mechanic stated that the other side would most likely need to be replaced in another 10k miles. *sc the consumers vehicle has 60000 miles on it. *tc

The upper and lower ball joints, were discovered defective while consumer was having the vehicle engine tuned. the consumer was not included in the ball joint nhtsa recall campaign 04v596000. *ak *tc

We purchased a brand new 1999 dodge durango in october 1998. in november 2001 while the vehicle was being serviced the technician informed me that the ball joints were bad and would have to be replaced. the vehicle was just out of warranty so i had an out of pocket expense of $964.00. the technician said that not to replace the ball joints at that time would make the vehicle unsafe, therefore i had little choice but to spend the money. shortly after that news of durangos having defective ball joints began surface. these reported incidents lead to a recall involving durangos beginning in 2000. we believe that the recall should involve all dodge durangos. the fact that the models previous to 2000 were using the same defective ball joints is apparent by what happened to us. the fact that we had no serious incidents is due to an alert service technician and the grace of god. there is no reason dodge should not replace the ball joints in previous models of durangos or refund the expenses of those who sought to protect their families by replacing the faulty parts. we have proof of expenses. we contacted dodge and they stated that because our vehicle wasn't covered by the official recall that they had no obligation to rectify our losses. *nm

My tires started to wear in an unusual pattern. after hearing about the 2000-2003 recall of the dodge durango i had my 1999 checked and found out that all four of my ball joints are bad. the same thing that they are recalling the 2000-2003 durangos for. it will cost approx. 650.00 to fix. i think they need to extend the recall to 1999. has anyone else had any failure with the durangos other then the recall years? how do they determine that only the 2000-2003 durangos are the only ones affected by the ball joint failure? apperently the 1999 have the failure too. please let me know if anyone else has had trouble with their 1999 durango. thanks.*ak

Loose upper / lower ball joints on 1999 dodge durango 4x4, 86,000 miles. chrysler has recalled the 2000 thru 2003 durango / dakota 4x4 for replacement of the same ball joints. spoke with dodge/chrysler's customer service on 2-9-05 and they advised me to take it into a dodge on service center for there tech's to analyze. before i could get it in on 2-10-05, they refused to provide any further consideration.*ak

The ball joints failed. the vehicle has the same problem as 2000 and later models. the consumer wants the manufacturer to cover the cost of repairing this failure. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 65000 miles at the time of failure. *tc *jb

The vehicle's faulty ball joint caused noise in the front end of the vehicle. the ball joints were replaced and the consumer would like to be reimbursed for the repairs. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

I own a 1999 dodge durango has same problem, ball joints problems. *bf *sc

The upper ball joints wore out prematurely. a recall for the part was issued, however, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak

The vehicle's ball joints failed. it had same problem as 2000 and up models which were recalled. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer didn't include the 1998 and 1999 durango's in the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc the first ball joint failure was at 29000 miles, the next failure was at 69000 miles. *jb

Dodge durango 1999 ball joints failure. it has same problem as 2000 and up models. the consumer wants to know why the manufacturer excluded the 1999 model. *bf *nm the exhaust manifold had gone bad and was replaced, the drivers side window was inoperative and was replaced three times, and the a/c had gone out. the consumer requested reimbursement. *sc the engine had a ping sound and was repaired 4 times but still pinging. *tc

The consumer owns a 1999 durango and had to have both set of ball joints replaced with dodge original parts. the consumer is concerned that the problem may recur. the consumer believes that nhtsa needs to include the 1998-99 dodge durango's in the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

While driving, the vehicle shut off leaving the consumer with no power, no power steering and no power brakes. *nm the dealer was unable to duplicate the problem. *sc *jb

I have a 1999 dodge durango trouble with ball joints. do you plan to include it in the recall. *bf all of the ball joint experienced movement and the sway bar bushing(s) were making noises. *sc

The consumer's vehicle had the same ball joint problem as described in the ball joint recall for the 2000-2003 model years. the consumer wants to know why the 1999 model was excluded from the recall. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

On my 1999 dodge durango the upper and lower ball joints failed at 61,600 miles. i noticed unusual wear patterns on my tires. i had my vehicle checked out at a local garage. they discovered the upper and lower ball joints were failing. they advised me that i needed to replaced the upper and lower ball joints because they were at risk of dangerous failure. i had to replace all my tires and pay for the upper and lower ball joints to be replaced. *ak *sc *jb

Lost total control of steering on an interstate highway going 65 mph. steering wheel did not control the tires. i am told the steering slip joint contracted . the consequencys of this injury could have resulted in death of myself and family members.luckly it did not.. i am saving the part if dodge wants to inspect it. i was never so horrified in my life as i did not have control of my diving situation. i would expect chrysler to pay for the repair and fix the part /inspect the ball joints . *ak

There has not been an accident or injury as of yet. the obvious is the dodge recall for defective ball joints. i purchased a new 1999 durango which has only 43000 miles on it. i recently had the front brakes replaced and my mechanic informed that the ball joints were metal to metal. i own another vehicle that i drive daily. i emailed daimlerchrysler and the response was the dealer "was empowered by daimlerchrysler to determine the merits of any goodwill policy consideration for repairs beyond your manufacturer's warranty". i called the dealer and gave them all the pertinent information to that point. they informed the above information was not entirely true and they had to inspect the vehicle and then contact daimlerchrysler to determine a solution. after the inspection i was informed that not only the upper and lower ball joints were bad but also the inner tie rod ends. they offered a 50/50 split for the sum of $725.00. i declined this offer due to the obvious. i feel that the faulty ball joints caused the tie rod ends to wear prematurely and should be categorized under the recall and covered 100%. the vehicle is in excellent condition and has far below the expected mileage. i have copies all emails and invoices available at this time. thank you, joseph maestas. *jb

The upper ball joints are lose/worn and is causing the front tires to wear. the dealership repaired the problem. please provide more information. *jb

Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for routine maintenance, and mechanic determined that left and right upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. *ak

After 14 months, i have had to replace the upper and lower ball joints again in my 1999 dodge durango 4 x 4. it has 79,000 miles on it. dodge only warranties parts for 12 months. i started hearing a loud squeaking noise coming from my front end. i took the vehicle to the dealer, thinking it was some problem with the shocks. it turns out that both sets of ball joints should be replaced. i have the worn out ball joints. *jb

The vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection. the mechanic informed the consumer the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. please provide further details. *jb

After hearing noises from the front end of the vehicle. the dealership informed the consumer that the front lower/upper ball joints were loose. please provide more information. *jb

Failure of front suspension upper ball joints. i had both replaced along with the lower ball joints by a repair facility other than the dealer who was unable to find the problem earlier. i found the problem simply by raising the front end of the vehicle and visually inspecting the joints. *jb

While driving at low speeds consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front of the vehicle. suddenly, the vehicle vibrated. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an alignment, and the mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joint needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer noticed severe tire wear on the front tires. *tc *jb

Vehicle was making a loud noise from the front. it was taken to the dealer, and the upper ball joints were defective. this vehicle was not included in the ball joint nhtsa recall. *ak

While driving, the vehicle started vibrating uncontrollably. the driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. the driver noticed that the passenger side wheel had caved in. the vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. the mechanic informed the driver that the left and right upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to corrosion. please provide further information. *jb

While having a routine oil change performed, the mechanic noticed that the upper ball joints were corroded and needed to be replaced. the ball joints were replaced. *jb

The vehicle was taken for inspection and the results showed that the upper ball and lower joints needed to be replaced. *jb.....*ak

The consumer was driving the vehicle when the left front wheel started to wobble. the consumer drove to the mechanic, who determined the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *jb

The steering wheel vibrated while driving 35 mph or more. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for a front wheel alignment. the mechanic informed the consumer that the alignment couldn't be performed because the upper and the lower ball joints needed to be replaced on both sides. *jb front wheels worn unevenly to the point that there was a slight vibration in steering. *tc

The vehicle was taken in for regular maintenance and the results showed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. the consumer had no apparent signs of defect prior to the maintenance. *jb

While pulling out of a parking lot there was a loud knock and the vehicle shook. the check engine light came on, 75,000 miles. i had the vehicle towed home. the next day the check engine light was not illuminated, i had a mechanic diagnose the problem and he said there wasn't one and that sometimes the lights just come on and reset themselves. at 83,000 miles my transimission began to slip. the machnic stated that the loud knock that i experienced earlier was a rod the connects the transmission the the engine breaking and that i needed a new transmission. transmission was replaced with only 83,000 miles on a well maintained vehicle. *ak

The 1999 dodge durango upper ball joints had to be replaced. consumer wants to know why the 1999 durango was not included in the recall. *bf *sc *tc *jb

The consumer's 1999 durangos ball joint wore out very early. the 2000 durango was recalled fro the upper ball joints but not the 1999. the consumer read about many 1998's durango failures also. *bf *nm *sc *tc *jb

The consumer's 1999 durango had the same upper ball joint problem as the 2000-2003 models which were recalled. consumer wants to know why the 1999 models were not added to the recall. *bf *nm *sc the consumers vehicle had 50000 miles on it at the time of failure. *tc *jb

The vehicle experienced a grinding noise and shaking in the front. taken to a repair shop for check up, and results showed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced.*ak

The front end made a banging sound. consumer took vehicle to the dealer, and it was determined the upper ball joints were defective. this vehicle was not included in the ball joint nhtsa recall 04v596000. *ak

We have replaced at least two complete sets of ball joints on our 1999 dodge durango in the last 5 years. *jb

Lower ball joints on both sides of vehicle. *bf the vehicle failed inspection due to worn front upper and lower ball joints. the consumer stated that he is having the same problem with his vehicle as the later year model listed in the recall. the vehicle as a result of the failed ball joints has uneven tire wear , brake problems , oil pressure problems, sludge build up, and speed sensor issues. *tc

Consumer was driving on the highway and suddenly engine's oil pressure meter dropped to zero. then, the vehicle stalled in the middle of the road. she took vehicle to dealer to get serviced, but the engine light still came on. also, mechanic determined that the vehicle had worn out upper and lower ball joints. vehicle could not pass inspection due to the engine light.*ak

On 10-1-04, my 1999 dodge durango, 4wd, had to have the ball joints replaced with only 72,500 miles. i was advised that the ball joints were not heavy duty enough to support the weight of the vehicle. i had excessive play in the steering column and bad shimmy in the front end. i paid to have the repair done on 10-1-04. *jb

While the tires were being rotated at the dealer. mechanic determined that both upper ball joints needed to be replaced. consumer stated this problem occurred once before. *ak

The lower front ball joints were repaired twice due to the ball joint premature wear. dealership had not resolved the problem. *ak

I went to the dodge dealer complaining that the steering was loose and somewhat uncontrollable on certain pavement and was told it may be out of alignment and asked about any recalls, which i was told there were none.when i took the vehicle to the most reputable alignment shop in the area , i was told the ball joints were extremely worn and needed to be replaced. i had all 4 ball joints replaced at the shop's advice, mainly because he stated that the vehicle was engineered with undersized ball joints that were not able to endure the normal stresses of that size and weight vehicle. i was told that the right front upper ball joint was weakened to the point of failure. at the time the vehicle had less than 70,000 miles on it. i have worked on cars since a teen and have never seen such a failure even on vehicles with well over 100,000 miles.it was shortly after this that i started hearing of problems with the durango and dakota ball joints. now dodge has been forced to do something about this problem that i submitted to them 2 years ago but am left out of recouping my $450 to have them replaced for the safety of myself and family because the recall only includes 2000 models on. i disappointed that the recall doesn't go back to include later years and owners that first noted these ball joint problems. i've been waiting for 2yrs. for something to be done and now to be excluded is a slap in the face.*ak

During inspection, the consumer was informed that the upper/lower ball joints were worn. the dealership repaired the problem. *ak *tt

The vehicle would vibrate while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. the mechanic informed the consumer the upper and lower ball joints and the hub bearing needed to be replaced. *jb

Vehicle was taken to dealer for front wheel alignment multiple times before mechanic noticed that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. consumer notified manufacturer, but the cause was undetermined. *ak

Motor, ignition, tie rods, brakes. heater/air have had hardly no heat or a/c for the last 4 years.. have replaced everything from fan, blower, cooling, water pump, heater core etc. still back in the shop on 12-28-04 got back today 01-01-05 and still no heat don't know what is wrong with it. *jb

The consumer had to replace several tires due to worn upper and lower ball joints. *ak the consumer experienced the same recall problem as the 1998-1999 models. the right front and left windows were inoperative, there was noises coming from the serpentine belt, the vehicle had taken too long to crank after sitting for a while and the intake manifold leaked oil. *sc *jb

I have a 1999 dodge durango that at 80,000 had to have both the upper and lower ball joints replaced on both front wheels. this condition was validated by 2 independant mechanics. both thought this condition was premature. the replacement cost near $1000. recently chrysler recalled durangos for 2000-2004 for the identical condition. is it possible that this condition exists in earlier durangos as well. *ak

While driving at any speed, the consumer would hear knocking noises coming from the front end of the vehicle. the dealership repaired the front upper/lower ball joints. please provide more information. *jb

Ball joints need to be replaced. *tc

Upon performing a front end alignment, the dealership noticed that the front upper and lower ball joints were extremely worn and could fail at any time. the dealership replaced the ball joints. *jb

While driving 25 mph in the rain consumer suddenly heard a loud noise and then lost steering control. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the upper ball joints on driver's side needed to be replaced. mechanic replaced both upper ball joints. the dealer and the manufacturer were not notified.*ak

A knocking noise was coming from the front. consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that driver's side and passenger's side upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak the consumer stated that she purchased new tires and they cupped in no time due to bad ball joints. the consumer was told that the small ball joints are the same ball joints in a recall for another year/model. *tc

99 my dodge durango. with 54,000 miles, upper ball joints on both sides were worn excessively, especially passenger side. because of my concern about the danger of ball joint separation and because my wife and children use this vehicle, i replaced all of the ball joints. my 99 has the same problem as the recently recalled vehicles, but was not included in the recall. ball joints should not wear out with only 54,000 miles. i have saved the old parts.*ak

The upper ball joints failed without warning. the consumer noticed that the front passenger side tire was tilted outward. please provide additional information. *jb

I own a 99 durango has same problem as 2000-2003. upper ball joints problems. consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf

I own a 99 durango, it has same problem as 2000-2003. upper ball joints problems. consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf

Our transmission would not shift to 3rd gear,removed,rebuilt and re-install, exchanged torque converter needed, replaced all solenoids and switch 12/31/04 started around 80,000 miles. work done @ 80751. i am one of 3 people that i know who have (or had) a 99 durango on my sons hockey team, all have had trouble with tranny, 1 at 64,000 miles, fixed and traded, other has same symptoms as ours, has 72,000 miles.-- online stories seem to indicate this is not an isolated problem, transmission shop said seems to be very common with early models tranny 42re?--date of build 9/98-- vin#1b4hs28y3x535962-- not to mention the new "0 oil pressure" reading that happened this past w/e, which seems to be popping up, will clean pan and replace pvc to see if that problem is solved as research indicates, and last but least- ball joints---and new tires will be needed due to uneven inside wearing, even if "rotated" every 7500 miles. long term chrysler owner, all vehicles over 125 k miles, never a problem--what recourse/satisafaction is there for this ?*jb

While coming to a stop at 15 mph front passenger's side wheel came off. consumer had the vehicle towed. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak

While having a maintenance inspection conducted, the lower ball joints were found to be defective. the consumer has to have the ball joints replaced. *nm

I own a 1999 durango, it has same problem as the 2000-2003. upper ball joint problems. consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf

1999 durangos have same problem as 2000-2003. upper ball joint problems. consumer concern why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf

Vehicle would make a noise while turning or driving over bumps. vehicle was taking to a dealer. the dealer informed the consumer that both upper ball joint and the lower control arm needed to be replaced.*ak

While driving at any speed front end shimmied. dealership repaired the worn out front upper ball joint twice. however, problem was not resolved. *ak

After hearing a loud noise coming from the front end consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced.*ak

Upper ball joints were defective. consumer was getting an alignment, and was informed that the upper ball joints were loose and an alignment was not possible. *ak

Consumer complained about an upper ball joint problem. consumer was having new tires installed, and also requested an alignment. consumer was told that the ball joints were defective, and there was play in the steering wheel. an alignment could not be done until the ball joints were replaced. currently, the manufacturer is only willing to pay 50% of the defect, but will not pay the total cost. *ak

During routine inspection dealership informed the consumer that front upper/lower ball joints were worn out. dealership did not resolve the problem. *ak *jb

1999 durango has same problem as 2000-2003. upper ball joint problems. consumer concern why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf the consumer stated there was a loud popping noise coming from the vehicle when a turn was made or going over a small bump. *jb

1999 durango has same problem as 2000-2003. upper ball joints problems. consumer concern why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf

1999 durangos has same problem as 2000-2003. upper ball joint problems. consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf

1999 durangos has same problem as 2000-2003. upper ball joint problems. consumer concern why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf

1999 durangos has same problem as 2000-2003. upper ball joints problems. consumer wants to know why are you excluding 1999 when the problem existed in the 1999. *bf

While driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud popping noise, and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

My wife has a 1999 durango with 48000 miles and had to have all 4 ball joints replaced in the thing since she purchased the vehicle. now the are saying one of the ball joints are no good!!! granted the first 2 were covered under warranty but she had to pay for the other 2 out of her pocket and now looking to pay out of pocket again!!!!*ak

While driving 30 mph vehicle jerked and vibrated uncontrollably. driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. mechanic determined that both frontal and rear upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

Vehicle was taken to a repair shop for the excessive wear of the right front tire. mechanic informed the consumer that both the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak......*ak

Consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for an inspection. during the inspection consumer was informed that all four ball joints needed to be replaced. consumer contacted the manufacturer, who insisted that only the 2000 through 2003 vehicles were being recalled. *ak

Consumer heard a loud noise when going over bumps in the road, and also a squeaking sound. consumer took the vehicle to dealer for inspection ,and it was determined that upper ball joints needed to be replaced.*ak the dealer replaced the upper ball joints, lower control arms, inner tie rods and sway bar bushings. the consumer believes her vehicle should be included in the ball joint recall which effects the 2000+ model year durangoes. *nm

I have had to replace my ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango twice in three years. i also found out today that i needed a new hub assembly. i know there are lot of people experiencing similar problems with this vehicle and want to know if there is anything that can be done to have daimler/chrysler fix this problem. i also, know that there is a recall for 2000-2004 models, but what about 1999 models. it seems as though similar problems exist with premature aging of the ball joints and other front end components. *ak

I have a 1999 dodge durango, and i am having problems with my front end suspension, the same thing that the 2000-2003 models were recalled for, shouldn't this be covered also? it only has 64,000 miles on it and we have replaced the right front upper and lower ball joints and tie rod end. now the left ball joints needs to be replaced also.*ak

I own a 1999 dodge durango slt with just over 40,000 miles. it has recently been diagnosed as needing both upper and lower front end ball joints. because it is not a 2000 or later model, regardless of the low milage. i was informed that daimler chrysler would do nothing about the problem.*ak

Premature ball joint wear. took vehicle to dealership for 60,000 mile oil change. service represenative informed me that the ball joints were worn out. they also informed me to file this complaint because it is a common problem on this vehicle.*ak

I bought a 1999 dodge durango in february 2004 and had heard about the front ball joint problems that they were having with the durangos and dakotas. i had them checked at a local repair shop and sure enough both the upper and lower ball joints on both sides were in serious need of being replaced. i checked with the dodge company and was told that the ball joints were under investigation and would soon be recalled. i had the joints replaced at my expense and was amazed at the difference i felt when i got in to drive the durango the first time. the whole front end felt alot more solid. i didn't wait till the wheels fell off like my friend's durango. i have children and was worried that they would get seriuosly injured so i had them replaced with the understanding that if a recall was made, i would get reimbursed the cost. the 2000-2003 durangos & dakotas have been recalled for this exact reason. *ak

Failed front upper and lower ball joints at 70,000. my mechanic syas that it is unsafe to drive, as the wheels could fall off. he also states that the ball-joints should never be totally worn at only 70,000 miles. there is a rball-joint related recall for all 2000 - 2004 model year durango's, but mine is a 1999. dodge/chrysler have been less than cooperative. i see many, many other 199 durango owners with the same problem and am looking for some recourse/compensetory response from dodge to fix the problem. *ak

The vehicle would make a squealing noise while driving at any speed. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop. the mechanic informed the consumer that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. the dealer was notified.

Vehicle was taken to for regular maintenance with resulted in showing that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. consumer had no signs of defect prior to this occasion. dealer will repair at consumer's expense.*ak

While driving 45 mph, the driver side tire separated from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop. the mechanic informed the consumer that the upper/lower ball joints and the tie rod needed to be replaced. *jb

The mechanic noticed that the front upper ball joints were bad while performing a routine tune up service on the truck. *jb

While the consumer was replacing the front brakes, he notice that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *jb

Upper ball joints wore out prematurely. dealer was notified. *ak this problem resulted in tire replacement. *sc *jb

At 38,000 miles i took my 1999 durango to get my state inspection. the front end needed to be repaired becasue of a failed ball joint. this repair cost me $700 dollars. this is the first year of the durango and they have recalled the car for this issue. the recall is for the years 2000 untill present. what about the people like me who bought the first durango. there are a lot of these older models on the road that are unsafe. *ak

Ball joint failure - your recall didn't go back far enough. there are thousands of complaints and replacements for the 1999 year. *jb

Ball joint repairs, tires and brakes. *jb

I hear that you have recalled 600,000 dodge durangos,and i cannot find what vehicles are involved and your web site has the information buried so deeply as to be criminal. i need information on my 1999 durango and what the effects can be. i am concerned about the front ball joints. i have seen that they have a tendency to fail after a certain number of miles a certain speed. please inform me of the latest recalls concerning this problem. *jb

The consumer was run over by her own vehicle while standing behind it. suddenly the vehicle slipped out of park and into reverse. this was due to the inter-locking brake transmission. *jb

Premature wear of upper control arms, bushings and balljoints and lower control arm bushings on my 1999 dodge durango at 77,000 miles. squeak was identified as the above problem by a technician named bill blackwood at allen samuels dodge in fort worth, texas on 12/14/04. the cost of repairs was said to be $2,312.54 (an unreasonable amount!). the service representative, mr. terry weber, admitted a problem with these parts, but siad the new recall only goes back to the 2000 models. i believe it shoud be extended to at least include the 1999 models asap.*ak

I am letting you know that my dodge durango 1999 has been diagnosed with the ball joints which need replacing, back in the beginning of the year i filed the same complaint about it and am interested in knowing what can be done being that several of the same vehicles have this problem and are consistant with the same model of vehicle that i have. i feel as though i put my confidence in purchasing this vehicle and would not have to worry about any safety issues and now i do. this to me is a failure in parts on my vehicle. i have not had failures with the wheels falling off but have been notified by our mechanic that they will have to be replaced soon otherwise we will have bigger problems. just want to be advised if the manufacturer is going to address this problem with this model? the date i have entered is a date in which i believe is about the time that i have responded with this concern on my vehicle. the media had reported this problem on the national news and at the time i did not know how to go about getting the info to them that i indeed have the same problem with my vehicle and was interested in knowing what the manufacturer was going to do in regards to this?*ak

(1) turning into home driveway; (2) driver side upper ball joint broke (3) replaced driver and passenger side upper and lower ball joints, parts not available. *ak

See attached letter to daimler chrysler. the complaint involves the failure of my dodge durango. my car pulled to the right, even though my steering wheel was straight. i have the precise suspension system and ball joints on my automobile, as the recently-recalled 2000 - 2003 dodge durangos. yet the 1998 and 1999 models were not included in the recall. i had my automobile repaired for $1,139.40 to avoid injury to myself and my family and am seeking reimbursement from daimler chrysler. *jb the consumer stated that the vehicle also had a tie rod problem. failure to correct this problem may result in the wheel falling off. the consumer stated that the vehicle door squeaks. door hinge was lubricated. the service dealer stated on the invoice that the vehicle had once been in an accident. *tc

1999 dodge durango ball joints failed placing out of spec stress on wheel bearing. wheel bearing failed, causing vehicle to have sever control problems at 75 mph fully loaded. bearing failure destroyed antilock system making vehicle very difficult to stop. dealer replaced antilock parts and bearing but did not have balljoints due to high demand. balljoints not replaced due to cost - car not currently driven.*ak

I had to have all of the ball joints on my 1999 dodge durango slt 4x4 (at 57,594 miles) replaced. the dealer told me that the ball joints were on "national backorder" of >1 month. he offered to replace the upper and lower control arms (the come with the ball joints installed) at a cost of over $2300. since the dealer said the vehicle was unsafe (right upper ball joint was close to failing), the extended warranty company paid for the work. my cost was, fortunately for me, only $25. however, these ball joints are obviously poorly designed. i do no off-roading at all and over 50% of the miles i put on the car are highway. i have no aftermarket accessories on the suspension. there is no reason why these ball joints should fail so soon. all years of the 1st generation durango (1998-2003) should be included in the current recall. the control arms and ball joints are basically the same for all years, so all suffer from the same poor design. his visit (the one in which the control arms were finally replaced) was the 3rd time i had complained (two times at a dealership that has just gone out of business and then this time at this other dealership) about the ball joints. i first asked for them to be checked out when the 60 minutes story came out about the ball joints (oct. 2003). then i asked again earlier this year. this dealership said they were fine both times. just after this second visiti took the vehicle to firestone for an alignment, they said that the couldn't align the front end properly because the ball joints were worn. when i confronted the dealership a couple days later, they said the firestone person did not know what they were doing and that i shouldn't worry about it. then the dealership i was dealing with went out of business and i asked again when i took it to the new dealership and they replaced the control arms (see above). sincerely, scott. *ak

Failure of ball joints on 1999 dodge durango with only 41,811 miles, frequent complaints during waranty period and dealer was unable to solve the problem shortly after warrently expired i was hit with a big bill to replace the defective ball joints on a 1999 dodge durango. *ak

While driving at any speed vehicle wandered across the road. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic informed determinedthat both upper ball joints needed to be replaced. the dealer was notified.*ak the upper and lower ball joints were replaced. *tc

The upper ball joint is making a clicking noise when the vehicle is making turns, causing the suspension to shake. consumer has conacted dealer for repairs.*ak

Noise coming from front suspension,tires wearing incorrectly. during a realignment it was disovered that the top ball joints and inner tie rods were very badly worn at 36,000 miles. replaced the top balls joints,inner tie rods,alignment and tires. $1200 repair charges for a fairly new vehicle. alls joints do not were out that quickly. design issue or bad parts,i'd like to know which.*ak

Front end of my 1999 durango, which only has 71,862 miles, is making a clunking noise when turning corners or going through dips in the road. i checked the frontend if the vehicle while on a jack and found that the left front wheel assembly - possibly the ball joints - moved damatically compared the the right side. i feel that there is a potential problem that the front end assembly my break off if the right set of circumstances occur. i read today that duragno's from 2000-2004 are being recalled for the same type of problem with the front end. o you think that my vehicle should be covered for repair under a factory defect also? this vehicle does not have . *ak

I have a 1999 dodge durango which had both upper ball joints replaced last summer. they were about to fail. why does the recent durango ball joint recall only cover the years 2000 to 2003? my vehicle obviously suffered from the same defect. what can i do to reclaim the cost of this repair ($400)?*ak

Lower ball joints at 60,000 miles. *ak

While driving 45 mph consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. suddenly, vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak

Front end wearing tires and unstable front end, took vehicle to dealer, and i was instructed the front end ball joints were worn out after 3 years, and the vehicle was unsafe to drive. why aren't the 1999 dodge darangos included in the recall. *ak

My 1999 durango went through a whole front end at 50,000 miles and at 100,000 miles the same simtoms are present, why did'nt the 1999 year modle get recalled? y friend has a 1999 and just hit 60,000 miles and had to rebuild the front end, the shop said there was 3/4 inch play in the ball joint.*ak

Consumer was coming out of the driveway and going to the corner, while making a left turn , the left wheel tie rod snapped out of position causing the vehicle to slump to the ground. consumer pushed the vehicle to the curb, and called a tow truck. provide further details. *ak

Contacted daimler/chrysler corp. after hearing on cbs news about the potential problem with ball joints and the dodge durango--they told me to replace them and to move on--that they were not recalled at the time. we had the problem identified when the vehicle had around 65,000 miles on it and monitored the situation closely until we were informed the joints could break at any time. i am concerned and upset that the 1999 models are not included in your recommended recall. we had to replace the upper and lower ball joints in march 2004 and was informed that the 1999 suspension is no different from that of the 2000-2003 models. would like to have nhtsa include all models of the dodge durango in their recommended recall. it is a very dangerous situation and one the manufacturer should bear the burden of repairing at their expense or reimbursing owners who already had to make the repair.*ak

I began hearing noise from my front tires and took it in to be serviced at my local dodge garage. they did not hear the problem at first....i directed them to drive outside of town, as the noise was louder at higher speeds. eventually they told me my upper ball joints were bad. since my 1999 durango had less than 40,000 miles on it, i questioned how that could be. that led me to search the internet for known issues, etc. i realized the potential danger and had the joints replaced without the benefit of an actual recall, to the tune of well over $300 (which i can't really afford since i am a widow raising three kids). i called the chrysler customer care line and was treated quite rudely. i was sworn at and told i did not have my "ducks in a row". i am currently in the process of writing a complaint to chrysler on that issue alone, as such comments were not warranted whatsoever. *ak

Upper ball joint failure and replacement. factory ball joints were not fitted with grease zerks to lubricate them. as a result they wore out and had to be replaced to avoid the wheels falling off.*ak

Too much play in the steering wheel while driving 30 mph or more. vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that both upper / lower ball joints needed to be replaced. the dealer was not notified.*ak

While driving 20 mph consumer heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak....replaced all upper ball joints at $446.55. *ak

Consumer states the upper ball joints wear out prematurely. *ak the consumer stated that when the vehicle was purchased it had the upper ball joints replaced. *tc

Premature failure of ball joints on 1999 dodge durango. *ak

Upper ball joint manufacturers defect for 1999 dodge durango slt 4x4. recall was recently issued for 2000-2003 dodge dakota's and durango's, but should also include the 1998 and 1999 years. all years of the 1st generation durango's use the same defective ball joints.*jb

Heard of recall of part on later models. tires wearing very badly. had mechanic check out the ball joints. *ak

There is a loud squeaking noise in the front end when vehicle is driven over a bump or turn. vehicle was taken to the dealership, who indicated that the upper and lower ball joints were rusted and needed to be replaced. the parts were replaced, but the failure recurred.*ak the consumer stated that he had the same problem at 70518 miles. the consumer feels he should be reimbursed. *tc

Failure of upper and lower ball joints on my 1999 durango. i was told if i didn't replace the uppers my tires could fall off and if i didn't replace the lowers i could loose my ability to steer.*ak

I have been following the recall requests with diamler-chrysler and the failing ball joints on the dodge durango. it appears that currently only the 2000 to 2003 models are being covered. this is somewhat appalling as the 1998 and 1999 dodge durangos suffer from the same problem. i curremtly own a 1999 model and presently the upper ball joints are failing. why are the 1998 and 1999 models not included in the recall????? *ak

Loud popping of front end when turning .vibrates through steering wheel.not able to get alignment because of bad tie rod ends,has not failed yet but do not trust vehicle with family as passengers.heard of possible recall on tie rod ends for dodge.vehicle is 1999 durango . *ak

1999 dodge durango,4x4, 68,000 miles. front end compnonents (upper and lower ball joints) are worn causing knocking noise and unsafe driving condition. *jb

I own a 1999 dodge durango which had to have the upper and lower ball joints as well as the control arms replaced at a cost of $1200. as an owner of a durango, i do not feel the recall should be limited to model years 2000 to 2003. it is evident that the faulty parts used by dodge were used in model years prior to 2000. *jb

Annual inspection of 1999 durango "failed" due to unsafe ball joints and tie-rods. ball joints and tie rods replaced at my own personal cost.*ak

Transmission slipped into 4 wheel drive by itself. transmission exploded while driving at 65 mph. aamco has car no parts available due to high demand dodge sent product update to address issue, never notified durango owners. *ak

Upper ball joint failure. *ak

While driving on various road speeds vehicle experienced instability and driver control. problems. consumer had the front tires aligned, but the actual cause was later identified as the front upper ball joints. consumer had the old ball joints replaced at her expense. *ak *tc

In july of 2003, i filed a complaint with the nhtsa, odi# 10028924, complaining about my 1999 dodge durango having problems with its ball joints. after about 54,000 miles i was informed by three different places that my ball joints were extemely bad. so, i ended up paying $1300 to get it fixed. my question is why was this recall only for the 2000 to 2003? how can the exclude the 1998/1999 models. how can they be excluding the 1998/1999 models? i believe 1998 was the first year they came out? i have done some research on the internet and found that i'm not the only 1998/1999 with the same issues. what is my recourse on this matter? *ak

Oil pressure indicator would go off and the pressure gauge would drop to nothing. driving car stopped running in intersection. car was towed to dodge who repaired car. light is still on and pressure continues to drop to nothing intermittently. dodge has list of repairs needed. initial dodge assessment at purchase stated new ball joints needed in feb 2003 at 57,000 miles. *ak

When driving and striking a bump the front end feels as if it is moving, and the vehicle has a loud sound from drivers side. *ak

The consumer checked the oil and noticed that the oil reading stick was showing i quart short. the consumer was traveling on the highway, and when the consumer reached the next city he checked the oil again and the same reading appeared, add 1 quart. the consumer took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the intake gasket needed to be replaced. *ak *sc

Vehicle vibrated at 55 mph. dealer tested the vehicle, and several repairs were made, including the suspension. however, the problem recurred. the consumer stated this vehicle should be included in the upcoming recall for the upper ball joints.*ak *jb

While driving 30 mph a rattling noise came from the front end. dealer stated the upper ball joints failed. *ak

Manufacturers defect, problem with ball joints in 1999 dodge durango. *bf *sc