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1998 Dodge DURANGO Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Ball Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects

Issue ID	518064
Internal NHTSA #	10102494
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	DURANGO
Model Year	1998
File date	01/04/04
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	I purchase my 1998 dodge durango in february of 2004. After two months problems with brakes and upper and lower ball joints began (both front tires) with the driver side being the worst. I heard clicking when i would turn the steering wheel to the left and thought it could be the cv joint. I too k the vehicle to brauning automotive and they found the problem and gave an estimate of $1500. 00 in repair costs. I purchased the parts myself and my father replaced both the upper and lower ball joints the following day. ( i am doubtful he still has the old parts - but i will ask) this was back in april 2004 and i am hearing the clicking yet again. When my father worked on my car he told me there was a bolt that was partial screwed in and the theads had actually been stripped off. He had to change the bolt as well. The clicking sound is almost sounds like two pieces of metal are slamming together. This does not happen when i am driving staight . I only hear it when i turn. I have 3 children and don't have the money to repair this problem. I heard on the radio a little bit about this. I don;t know if this is an actual recall or if it may become a recall. I don't want to have an accident like the others before something is done about this.*ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure
Number of Occurences	3
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	STAFFORD, VA
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?
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Date of purchase	13/02/04
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	Y
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	SMART AUTO SALES
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	STAFFORD
Dealer's state code	VA
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What is Recall?
A recall is when a product is removed from the market or a correction is made to the product because it is either defective or potentially harmful.
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Failure is the state or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, and may be viewed as the opposite of success. Product failure ranges from failure to sell the product to fracture of the product, in the worst cases leading to personal injury, the province of forensic engineering.
What is Defect?
Non-conformance of a car component with the specified requirements, or non-fulfillment of user expectations, including the safety aspects.

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1998 Dodge DURANGO Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Ball Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects, Recalls and Failures

1998 Dodge DURANGO Suspension Front Control Arm Upper Ball Joint Problems, Complaints and Defects

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