2001 Dodge Durango
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Suspension is the leading concern among 665 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 7th highest complaint count among 25 Durango model years with reports.
Of the 2001 reports, 60 involved a crash and 20 involved a fire. 55 people were injured.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Suspension, front, hubOct 20, 2008
SKF IS RECALLING 2,805 HUB UNITS, PART NO. BR930361, SOLD AS A SERVICE PART FOR 1997-2004 DODGE DAKOTA VEHICLES AND 1999-2003 DODGE DURANGO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2-WHEEL DRIVE & REAR AXLE ABS. DUE TO A SPECIFICATION ERROR, THE ROTOR PILOT FOR THE HUB UNIT MAY BE TOO LONG. THIS RESULTS IN THE WHEEL TO NOT BE SEATED FULLY AGAINST THE HUB FLANGE FACE DURING MOUNTING.
IMPROPER SEATING OF THE WHEEL CAN RESULT IN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, BRAKE ROTOR NOISE, DIFFICULTY REMOVING THE WHEEL AFTER INSTALLATION AND OPERATION OF THE VEHICLE, AND POSSIBLY WHEEL-END SEPARATION DURING VEHICLE OPERATION. SHOULD WHEEL-END SEPARATION OCCUR, THE DRIVER COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
SKF WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE HUB UNITS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 5, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SKF VSM NORTH AMERICA CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-644-8999.
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Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 4, 2007
ON CERTAIN VAN AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS, THE IGNITION/PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE. THIS CAN ALLOW THE SHIFTER TO BE MOVED OUT OF THE "PARK" POSITION WITH THE IGNITION KEY REMOVED (OR IN THE "LOCK" POSITION). THIS CAN ALSO ALLOW THE IGNITION KEY TO BE REMOVED WHEN THE SHIFTER HAS NOT BEEN PLACED IN THE "PARK" POSITION.
EITHER OF THESE CONDITIONS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY CAUSING A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE GEARSHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JANUARY 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Electrical systemSep 7, 2006
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH FRONT BENCH SEATS ONLY, IF FLUID IS SPILLED FROM THE FLOOR MOUNTED CUP HOLDER, AN UNUSED CONSOLE POWER OUTLET CONNECTOR LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT MAY BECOME CONTAMINATED.
THIS MAY ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A HIGH RESISTIVE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE CONNECTOR, WHICH COULD EVENTUALLY LEAD TO A FIRE.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONSOLE WIRING CONNECTOR FOR CORROSION, CLEAN AS REQUIRED, AND INSTALL A CAP TO PREVENT ADDITIONAL FLUID FROM CONTAMINATING THE CONNECTOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Engine and engine coolingMar 15, 2006
CERTAIN REPLACEMENT K&N FUEL PERFORMANCE KITS, P/NOS. 57-1509, 57-1511, 57-1511-1, 57-1517, 57-1517-1, 57-1527, AND 57-1530. ALSO, A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF THESE KITS WERE SOLD UNDER THE MOPAR PERFORMANCE PARTS BRAND NAME (P/NOS. P5007069 AND P5007070). ALL KITS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 20, 1999, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 23, 2004. THESE ASSEMBLIES WERE MANUFACTURED AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR CERTAIN DODGE PICKUP TRUCKS AND SUVS. A SMALL PIECE OF MATERIAL FROM THE TUBE WALL COULD BE SUCKED INTO THE ENGINE THROTTLE BODY, WHICH COULD CAUSE THE THROTTLE TO BECOME JAMMED IN THE OPEN POSITION.
A JAMMED OPEN THROTTLE COULD CAUSE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH OR INCREASED STOPING DISTANCES WHEN BRAKING.
K&N WILL PROVIDE OWNERS WITH A FREE REPAIR KIT ALONG WITH REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 20, 2006.
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Suspension, front, control arm, upper ball jointDec 21, 2004
ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. THIS COULD CAUSE A CLUNKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION, WHICH MAY NOT ALWAYS BE HEARD BY THE VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT MAY ALLOW IT TO SEPARATE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON DECEMBER 21, 2004. OWNERS CAN CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftMar 7, 2001
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 4-WHEEL DRIVE. THE ELECTRIC SHIFT TRANSFER CASE MAY NOT FULLY ENGAGE INTO GEAR WHEN THE OPERATOR MOVES THE TRANSFER CASE SELECTOR SWITCH.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE TRANSFER CASE TO END UP IN THE NEUTRAL POSITION UNEXPECTEDLY AND ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY IF THE PARKING BRAKE IS NOT APPLIED.
DEALERS WILL REPROGRAM THE TRANSFER CASE CONTROL MODULE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
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Child seatNov 9, 2000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
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Representative owner complaints: suspension
264 reports, newest first. Show all
Suspension, Aug 29, 2004
I WAS TURNING A CORNER GOING LESS 10 MILES AN HOUR,WHEN I HEARD A POP, LIKE A FLAT TIRE WOULD MAKE ,AND THEN THE CAR SHIFTED TO THE LEFT DRIVER SIDE. THE WHEEL HAD BROKE OFF WHERE THE BALL JOINTS MEET. THE TIRE WAS SITTING UNDER THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRAME. THE COMPLETE DAMAGE AND REPAIRED PARTS TO THE VEHICLE, WAS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, TWO BOOTS AND AN ALIGNMENT WAS DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED BACK TO THE DEALERSHIP(SPRADLEY MOTORS),WHERE THEY GOT APPROVAL FROM THE WARRANTY TO FIX AND REPLACE. I DON'T KNOW IF PART IS AVAILABLE. *JB
Steering, Suspension, Aug 24, 2004, crash
I WAS ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT TURN TO ENTER A PARKING RAMP AT WORK WHEN UNEXPECTEDLY I WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE, AS A RESULT I COLLIDED WITH A CONCRETE WALL.*AK I HAD SOME DIGITAL PICTURES TAKEN AS THE POLICE WOULD NOT COME TO FILE A REPORT ON PRIVATE PROPERY. THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED MAJOR DAMAGE AND I'M CONVINCED THIS IS RELATED TO A POOR DESIGN/WEAK PARTS USED IN THE STEERING LINKAGE/SUSPENSION SYSTEM.
Suspension, Aug 23, 2004
BALL JOINTS DEFECTIVE. *AK
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Aug 22, 2004
#1-3 INCIDENTS OF FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKING UP CAUSING SIGNIFICANT STEERING AND CONTROL PROBLEMS, REQUIRED THE REPLACEMENT OF THE FRONT HUB BEARINGS AS A RESULT AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE; #2-LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT REQUIRED REPLACEMENT TO MAINTAIN SAFETY OF VEHICLE (RIGHT SIDE BEGINNING TO MAKE THE SAME SOUND); #3-MULTIPLE INCIDENTS (AT LEAST 5) OF CEL COMING ON WITHIN LAST 9 MONTHS-THE LAST (8/20/04) INDICATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP, GAS TANK, AND OTHER COMPONENTS WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED AS THE GAS TANK BECOMES CONCAVE AFTER THE VEHICLE RUNS FOR 15-30 MINUTES LEADING TO A POSSIBLE EXPLOSION. *JB
Suspension, Aug 19, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH, THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINT HAD FAILED. THE CONSUMER WILL HAVE THE MECHANIC FIX THE UPPER BALL JOINT. *JB *SC *JB
Suspension, Aug 12, 2004
WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE FOR A ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB
Suspension, Aug 12, 2004, crash
PE 03 032/ FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE: WHILE DRIVING 20-25 MPH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE BROKE. THE CONDITION CAUSED A VEHICLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH THE VEHICLE STRUCK A SPEED SIGN AND A TELEPHONE POLE. THE CONSUMER WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR A CONCUSSION AND MINOR BRUISES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED.THE MANUFACTURER INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THEY WERE GOING TO SEND OUT AN INVESTIGATOR CONCERNING THESE ISSUES. *JB *SC *JB
Suspension, Jul 7, 2004
THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE PREMATURELY. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE'S WHEEL WOULD SEPARATE WHILE DRIVING. *NM *SC *JB
Suspension, Jun 23, 2004
CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Jun 16, 2004
MY 2001 DURANGO HAS HAD THE ROTORS GO BAD AND THE BALL JOINTS (BOTH OF WHICH COST ME MONEY). THE VEHICLE HAS 55000 MILES ON IT AND IS DRIVEN 95% OF THE TIME ON THE INTERSTATE SYSTEM. ALTHOUGH I LIKE THE VEHICLE, I THINK THE MFT SHOULD PAY FOR THE REPLACEMENT. I ALSO, THINK IT IS TIME FOR A RECALL. I AM HARD PRESSED TO BUY ANOTHER DODGE ( I OWN TWO) KNOWING THAT THEY DON'T CARE ABOUT MY SAFETY!*AK
Suspension, Jun 8, 2004
LOUD SQUEAKING UNDER THE FRONT END, AND THE VEHICLE WOULD BECOME VERY UNSTABLE AFTER HITTING A BUMP IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WOULD ACTUALLY BOUNCE IN DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS AFTER HITTING A LARGE BUMP. TURNING THE WHEEL THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE WHEEL AND STEERING WHEEL. AT 41,000 MILES, BOTH OF THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED FOR "EXCESSIVE WEAR". THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT MOST BALL JOINTS DON'T LOOK THIS BAD UNTIL YOU'VE HIT WELL OVER 100K. WE DO NOT GO 4-WHEELING IN OUR DURANGO, WE DO NOT DRIVE RECKLESSLY. THIS VEHICLE IS OWNED BY AN AMPUTEE WHO USUALLY ONLY DRIVES IT ON THE HIGHWAY. THIS COST US OVER $1,000 TO FIX, AS CHRYSLER WOULD NOT HELP. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE, AND CHRYSLER HAS NOT ISSUED A TSB OR RECALL ON IT BECAUSE SUPPOSEDLY NOT ENOUGH PEOPLE HAVE COMPLAINED. *AK
Suspension, May 27, 2004
THE VEHICLE FAILED PENNSYLVANIA STATE INSPECTION. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDE DTO BE REPALCED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM
Suspension, May 16, 2004
BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY. TURNED STEERING WHEEL TO THE RIGHT AND THE FRONT END DROPPED. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME AWAY FROM THE CONTROL ARM AT THE UPPER BALL JOINT. *AK
Suspension, May 12, 2004
A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD FROM UNDER THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE A BUMPY FREEWAY VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT WHEN IT WENT OVER A BUMP. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED THAT THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD PREMATURELY WORN OUT WHICH CAUSED THE FRONT TIRES TO WEAR. *AK
Suspension, May 10, 2004
I HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINT IN MY VEHICLE. I WAS TOLD THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION REGARDING THE UPPER BALL JOINTS IN 2000-02 MODELS. I NOTICED A NOISE WHEN I HIT THE BRAKES OR A ROUGH SPOT IN THE ROAD. I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE AND HAD TO PAY $272.00 TO HAVE THESE REPLACED. *LA
Suspension, Apr 29, 2004
WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH VEHICLE VIBRATED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC INFORMED DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Suspension, Equipment, Apr 27, 2004
MY BALL JOINTS AND RIGHT CONTOL ARM HAVE GONE OUT AGAIN. ON 12-6-02 I TOOK MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY REPLACED MY IGNITION SWITCH AND RIGHT CONTROL ARM AND HUB BEARINGS. NO I HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM AGAIN AND THEY DO NOT WANT TO HELP ME WITH MY PROBLEM. I JUST DRIVE IN THE CITY. MY RO # IS 262789. IT WAS A DONE AT VALENCIA DODGE.*AK
Suspension, Apr 20, 2004
ON JANUARY 2, 2004 AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. *SC *JB
Suspension, Apr 20, 2004
WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT FRONT END OF THE MAKES A NOISE. CONSUMER STATES THAT FRONT WHEEL HAS PLAY IN IT. CAN PUSH THE WHEEL IN ABOUT THREE INCHES AND OUTWARD THREE INCHES. DRIVER BELIEVES ITIS RELATED TO THE BALL JOINTS. *AK *NM
Steering, Suspension, Electrical system, Exterior lighting, Apr 18, 2004
IN MARCH OF 2001 I BOUGHT A 2001 DODGE DURANGO 4X4 THE FIRST YEAR WAS GREAT , THEN DESPITE THE FACT THAT I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN EVEY 3000 MI. FOR WHATEVER WAS MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE , AND THE DEALERS 27 POINT INSPECTION, THE FRONT BRAKES WERE SUDDENLY COMPLETELY SHOT AND COST IN EXCESS OF $450 TO REPAIR LAST JUNE I BELIEVE , RIGHT AFTER GETTING SERVICED AND A FRONT END ALIGNMENT ,I DROVE TO WORK , ATTEMPTED TO SHUT OFF VEHICLE, AND IT REFUSED THE ENGINE SPED UP , THE LIGHTS FLASHED , THE GAUGES WENT WILD, AND IT FINALLY DIED. DAY AFTER DAY THEY CEPT TELLING ME THEY DIDNT KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS ,AFTER A WEEK OF BEING WORKED ON THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED ME THE STARTER HAD "GONE" AND IT WOULD BE 24 TO 48 HOURS BEFORE THEY COULD GET ONE ABOUT THE SAME TIME THE FRONT END STARTED TO MAKE A STRANGE GRINDING NOISE WHILE BACKING UP WHILE TURNING....THEY STILL HAVENT FIGURED OUT THIS ONE.....BUT IM WONDERING IF IT IS A BALLJOINT ISSUE ALSO AFTER SEVERAL OF THE REGULARLY SCHEDUELED SERVICES I COMPLAINED THAT THERE WAS FLUID LEFT ON MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS RUN OFF FROM THE FRAME OF SOME OF THE OLD OIL,....NOW AFTER IT IS OUT OF WARRANTY,THEY FINALLY FOUND THE LEAK....THE POWER STEERING RACK IS LEAKING OH AND I ALMOST FORGOT, WHEN I FIRST GOT THIS VEHICLE, THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT DIDNT ALWAYS WORK...AFTER 4 OR 5 ATTEMPTS TO GET IT REPAIRED , I HAD A MECHANIC FRIEND OF MINE LOOK IT OVER ...IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES HE TOLD ME THE CONTACTS IN THE HOUSING WERE DEFECTIVE ....I GOT THE DEALERSHIP TO CHECK INTO IT AND THEY REPLACED IT AND IT HAS BEEN FINE EVER SINCE THIS VEHICLE HAS ALWAYS HAD ITS MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED SERVICES AT THE INTERVAL REQUIRED , IT WAS VERY EXPENSIVE TO BUY , AND TO MAINTAIN, IT ONLY HAS 40,000 MI. ON IT , AND LOOKS GREAT, BUT APPEARNTLY IT IS A MONEY PITT AND DEATH TRAP ALL ROLLED INTO ONE!!
Suspension, Wheels, Apr 16, 2004, crash
AS I WAS GOING DOWN A COUNRY ROAD, FOR SOME UNKNOWN REASON I LOST CONTROL OF MY DURANGO, WENT OFF THE ROAD AND RAN INTO A DIRT/ROCK EMBANKMENT. WHEN PULLING MY DURANGO BACK UP ON THE ROAD, FOUND MY TIRE WAS FLAT AND THE RIM HAD SPLIT IN HALF. IN HALF LIKE IF YOU WERE HOLDING IT UP ON IT'S EDGE (NOT LYING IT DOWN) AND CUT IT IN HALF. WHEN I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER SHIP AND THEY HAD A REPRESENTITIVE COME OUT THEY SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO!!! I'VE TALKED TO MANY PEOPLE AND MECHANICS AND THEY SAID THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THAT. IT'S AS ALMOST AS IT WAS WELDED WRONG. THE CRYSLER CORP. WOULD NOT HELP ME IN ANY WAY. I HAD TO TURN IT INTO MY INSURANCE COMPANY. I STILL BELIEVE THAT THERE WAS SOMETHING WRONG WITH MY DURANGO. WHETHER IT BE A FAULTY RIM OR POSSIBLY THE BALL JOINTS. I'VE NOW BEEN READING MORE AND MORE ABOUT THESE DURANGO AND AM STILL NOT SATISFIED WITH THE CRYSLER CORP. S DECISION.*AK
Suspension, Apr 12, 2004
VEHICLE MAKES HORRIBLE NOISES WHEN MAKING TURNS, OR GOING OVER UNEVEN ROAD SURFACES. FEELS AND SOUNDS. AS IF FRONT END IS GOING TO FALL OFF VEHICLE SKIPS LANES SLIGHTLY WHEN HITTING ANY KIND OF BUMP. VEHICLE HAS GONE TO DEALER MULTIPLE TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEMS, WHICH ENDS UP WITH THE SEALER GREASING UP THE SUSPENSION AND FINDING NOTHING WRONG. I FEEL UNCOMFORTABLE DRIVING THE CAR KNOWING THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE THAT THE WHEEL MAY FALL OFF. *AK
Suspension, Apr 8, 2004
THE CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PER INSPECTION OF THE DEALERSHIP. *AK *SC *JB
Suspension, Apr 8, 2004
WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, THE BALL JOINTS BROKE, MAKING IT HARD TO STEER VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED TO THE SHOULDER, CALLED A TOW TRUCK AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIRS. THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THE CONSUMER HAD TO PAY $1100.00 FOR REPAIRS. *AK THE FRONT WHEEL(S) HAD COME UNATTACHED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A TURN. *SC *JB
Suspension, Service brakes, Hydraulic, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 8, 2004
WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH, THE CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR THIS PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. THE DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, BUT COULD NOT DIAGNOSE WHAT WAS CAUSING THE NOISE. *AK THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, THE VACUUM HOSE LEAKED, AND THERE WAS A KNOCKING NOISE IN THE REAR COMPARTMENT. IT WAS LATER FOUND THAT THE REAR DOOR LATCH RATTLED DUE TO INTERNAL DAMAGE. *SC *JB