# 2005 DODGE DURANGO — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
> NHTSA complaint `666731` · 2008-04-22 · Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** No
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** DODGE
- **Model:** DURANGO
- **Year:** 2005
- **Manufacturer:** Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
- **Component:** SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:LOWER BALL JOINT
- **Miles at failure:** 8,000
- **Speed:** 20 mph
## Narrative
PREMATURE RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT FAILURE.  THE JOINT FELL APART WHEN THE CAR WAS MOVING BETWEEN 15 AND 30 MPH.  THE FAILURE CAUSED SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE CAR WHEN THE CAR LANDED ON THE WHEEL AFTER IT CAME LOOSE.  THE REPAIR TOOK OVER TWO MONTHS TO COMPLETE AND CHRYSLER REJECTED ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS.  SOME OLD PARTS STILL EXIST.  *TR
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