Issue ID | 601878 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10167828 |
Manufacurer | DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION |
Brand | DODGE |
Model | DURANGO |
Model Year | 1998 |
File date | 05/09/03 |
Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I bought my 1998 dodge durango from a small used car lot. When i got it home and had it checked out by my mechanic they told me i had to replace the ball joints and that it was unsafe to drive. That was $1000+. After finding out that this was also a problem in the later models but that they were being recalled, i thought it should be brought to someone's attention. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 129000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | COLLINSVILLE, IL |
VIN pattern | 1B4HS28Y7WFXXXXXX |
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 | 23/08/03 |
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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