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

Issue ID	522093
Internal NHTSA #	10105679
Manufacurer	DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION
Brand	DODGE
Model	DURANGO
Model Year	1998
File date	03/01/05
Component	SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
Product type code	VEHICLE
Description of the problem	My 1998 odge durango 4x4 sltt was very difficult to keep on the road. It seemed to be driving sideways. I was very alarmed and took it to the goodyear dealership in cedartown, georgia. The goodyear dealership said the balljoints were dangerously worn and must be replaced immmeadiatly. I took it to my personal mechanic and he also said the ball joints and tierod ends had to be replaced bearings were very dangerous and must be replaced because the car was unsafe to drive. He advised me to contact the dodge dealership due to a recall. The dodge dealership said the recall only included 2000-2003 4x4 durangos. I have no choice but to replace the ball joints and tierod ends because it is unsafe to drive. I feel that the dodge chrysler corporation should be responsible for the cost of the parts and service fees as well as labor to fix this dangerous condition on my dodge durango. I would appreciate any help in resolving this matter. This could have been a life threatening condition, and i feel the dodge corporation should be aware of the problem and help to resolve and recall cars of this make and model due to the fact that the 1998 model has similar defects as the 2000-2003 models have which have been already recalled. *ak
Vehicle Mileage at Failure	126759
Number of Occurences	2
Source of the issue	NHTSA WEB SITE
City and State	ROME, GA
VIN pattern	XXXXXX
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	06/06/01
Was original owner?	N
Anti-lock brakes	N
Cruise control	Y
Number of cylinders	8
Drive train type	4WD
Transmission type	AUTO
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Dealer's name	BOB WILLIAMS DODGE
Dealer's telephone number
Dealer's city	ROME
Dealer's state code	GA
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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.
What is Failure?
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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