Issue ID | 466734 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10060837 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 08/07/03 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER ARM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Noise began in front wheel area and grew very loud within a short period of time. Also experienced steering issues (car shakes and pulls to right). Took vehicle in to check it out - had to replacel front ball joints and tension rods ends. We had to pay over $2000. 00 to repair this defect, and car still does not steer properly. Dealer reported to us that this is a common problem for this vehicle. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 91921 |
Number of Occurences | 0 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OMRO, WI |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y4WFXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
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 | POMMERENING DODGE JEEP EAGLE |
Dealer's telephone number | 920-236-3111 |
Dealer's city | OSHKOSH |
Dealer's state code | WI |
Dealer's ZIP code | 54904 |