Issue ID | 493034 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10082285 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 20/07/04 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | i have been advised by my goodyear mechanic that my 1998 dodge durango is not safe to drive because all upper and lower ball joints are wore out and need to be replaced. The vehicle has 82000 miles on it. The repair is going to cost over $400. 00. I have receipts that show regular maintenance is preformed on the vehicle. I think someone is not doing there job, because it seems that there are a lot of complaints about this problem. As well as major media coverage. On your complaint form you ask how many deaths. Well i'm glad i didn't have any to list . How many people have to die before you people decide to react to this complaint. I have also had to replace the front a/c evaporator core at a cost of $750. 00. No deaths to report in this case either (sorry). This is the first dodge i have ever owned. It may be my last. I am replacing to 4 ball joints as we speak... Because i am concerned with my family's safety. Even if you are not. Thanks for letting me vent... Tom bottoms *la |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | CAMPBELLSVILLE, KY |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y3WFXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 |
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