Issue ID | 578596 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10149955 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 06/02/06 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I took vehicle to my mechanic, complaint regarding left front brake. Already had new brakes, rotors replaced one year ago. Mechanic found that the ball joints need replaced. Vehicle has 59,000 miles on it, and has already had ball joints replaced, during a tsb repair bulletin, several years ago, on my 1998 dodge durango, 4x4. Mechanic says that spindles need replaced, along with ball joints. Premature failure, vehicle should drive for 100,000 miles before a failure such as this on the ball joints. Currently waiting on parts from dealer, to replace worn parts, had extended warranty, but already ran out in may 2005. Am also having bushings replaced, due to extreme temps in phoenix area. Will cost over $3000. 00 to do the repairs, which should either be recalled by dc, or covered under warranty. Will also call and complain to dealer. *nm |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59718 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MESA, AZ |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y8WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 08/05/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | EARNHARDT'S DODGE |
Dealer's telephone number | 480-813-5530 |
Dealer's city | GILBERT |
Dealer's state code | AZ |
Dealer's ZIP code | 85233 |