Issue ID | 298934 |
Internal NHTSA # | 744900 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 18/08/00 |
Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Front rt & lt (upper & lower) ball joints & tie rod needed replacement causing improper alignment & excessive & uneven wear on the tires.... We have purchased new tires 3 times due to this problem! In april of 2001, we find that we need replacement of the lt upper ball joint and chrysler will not do anything as they say we have too many miles! Almost entire mileage is open road driving & vehicle is well maintained. A vehicle that is 3 years old should not need ball joints repaired/replaced let alone 2 times in less than 10 months!!!*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | MONTAGUE, MI |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y5WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
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 | 01/04/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | 4WD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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