Issue ID | 505251 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10093102 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 27/12/01 |
Component | STEERING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | 1998 dodge durango slt ball joints have worn out twice. Loose steering, drifting in lane, difficult not to over steer. Diagnosed by dodge dealer 12/27/2001 at 71,000 miles and had been bad for a long time. Replaced upper, lower, and tie rod ends on 4/23/02 not at dodge dealership. Diagnosed again by dodge on 9/23/2004 at 103,000 miles and replaced lower ball joints again, at the dealership. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 71000 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CARY, NC |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y2WFXXXXXX |
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 | 11/02/98 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
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 | BERGSTROM |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | STURGEON BAY |
Dealer's state code | WI |
Dealer's ZIP code |