# 1998 DODGE DURANGO — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
> NHTSA complaint `458000` · 2004-03-03 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** Yes
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
- **Miles at failure:** 50,000
## Narrative
OWNER 1998 DODGE DURANGO, HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS TWICE 1ST AT 50,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 90,000 MILES, THIS LAST TIME HAD FIRE ON R SIDE OF VEHICLE UNDER CAR.  I HAVE A 1,600.00 BILL AT DEALED FOR REPAIRS MOST OF IT FOR BALL JOINTS. I  NOTIFIED DAIMLERCHYSLER AFTER THE 1ST TIME IT HAPPENED.  THIS TIME I WOULD LIKE TO FILE COMPLAINT WITH YOUR AGENCY.*AK
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