Issue ID | 672486 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10225585 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 01/01/08 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge durango. While driving at an unknown speed, the contact noticed that the steering was looser than normal. He took the vehicle to a local mechanic on february 21, 2008 and both upper and lower ball joints as well as the steering box were replaced. The repair cost $1,001. 24. The failure mileage was 59,298 and current mileage was 59,598. Updated 05/05/08 *bf the consumer stated on april 10, 2003 had to replace both rear window regulators. Updated 05/05/08 |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59298 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TRENTON, NC |
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 | 20/03/00 |
Was original owner? | Y |
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 | KINSTON WHEEL ALIGNING SERVICE |
Dealer's telephone number | 252-523-5987 |
Dealer's city | KINSTON |
Dealer's state code | NC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 28501 |