RE: Recall Coming for 2000-2003 Durangos:
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RE: Recall Coming for 2000-2003 Durangos: - 1/14/2005 12:27:40 AM
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blackdodge
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Just stopped in today to arrange my recall appointment. March 8th. Hope my wheels don't fall off by then 2 months out.
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RE: Recall Coming for 2000-2003 Durangos: - 1/27/2005 2:08:34 PM
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Durango_USMC
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Anyone know if there is any hope for the '99's to ever get called in? I own one and the ball joints are pure and total crap and finally failing at 90k miles. I hate to reinterate and bring up old posts but I too would like to know what the differnce between the 98's 99's and the 00-03's? Anyone?
Semper Fidelis
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RE: Recall Coming for 2000-2003 Durangos: - 3/3/2005 3:04:14 PM
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Rick980
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My 2003 Durango 4x4 does not have a recall associated with it, if you look at your recall it says all that were built prior to Dec 2002...so they knew about the problem and changed ball joints then, or they are going to issue mine later when the demand cools down??? I have 13000 kms on my durango and took it in to the dealer because it pulled to the left and had a vibration from day one, well it went to the dealer for 4 trips total and they did not manage to get the pull out or the vibration although I have paperwork stating they did alignment, rotated tires, and balanced 2 wheels. I took it to a local alignment shop specializing in 4x4, paid 126 bucks and guess what, no more vibration and no more pull, they said one wheel was totally out of balance, had 3 oz of weight on it that it didn't need and the alignment was out also indicating my left pull.....so I think I might just keep an eye on my ball joints and pay myself for them to be replaced with some quality ones like Moog or something, if and when they become worn etc. or even if there is a recall, or possibly go to a different dealership!!! Definately the lattter. Good luck to all on your front ends.
< Message edited by Rick980 -- 3/3/2005 3:07:04 PM >
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RE: Recall Coming for 2000-2003 Durangos: - 3/5/2005 10:17:35 AM
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Rick980
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90 thousand miles is pretty good for a set of balljoints in my book. If yours made it that long and didn't break off you did good. Consider the size of he tires and well the abuse those joints take, I will be happy if mine makes it that long.
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RE: Recall Coming for 2000-2003 Durangos: - 3/28/2005 7:08:07 PM
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chadrog
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Can anybody tell me if this could be an issue with a 99, it makes a popping noise to but when the suspencion is flexing not turning also I need a PCM where's the cheapest. What's the scoope on used ones from a junk yard. I'm trying to get rid of this thing. (notice: sorry if I offended anyone with the "get rid" coment as I am a GMC person 99 z71 ,everybolt on, 4 inch lift,gibson exhaust,k&n ,Hypertech, yada yada yada) Thanks for the advice.
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RE: Recall Coming for 2000-2003 Durangos: - 7/19/2005 3:25:54 PM
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John English
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ORIGINAL: Kensai
What's different on the 1998 and 1999's?
No idea, I've had the ball joints replaced 5 times on my 1999 Durango, under warranty thankfully, because they were making that popping noise and the steering wheel was jumping everywhere.
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I have a 2001 Durango 2 wheel drive, not a 4X4. It just passed the 50,000 mile mark. Are the ball joints a problem on this model (4.7 liter engine)? I understand that the two wheel drive models are not covered on the recall. Why is it that the 4X4's are covered and the two W drive's are not? 
If it's no longer under warranty John English, why not do a trade in for another Dodge? 
