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Sure, they look tough. But underneath that brawny exterior, there are lots of delicate little parts. The most disastrous common problem is low oil pressure, leading to engine failure. Although this is happening like clockwork, DaimlerChrysler is refusing to accept responsibility.

Not only that, the Durango tends to go through ball joints like a dog through a pound of hamburger. This is not only expensive but can -- and does -- cause serious accidents, as many of our readers will tell you. The feds have finally put the arm on DaimlerChrysler to do a recall but there's some debate over whether the recall covers all of the affected models.

Chris of Cedar Park, TX January 29, 2010

I don't have a complaint about an individual, but Dodge Trucks. We own a 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab. For the longest, we've noticed the steering column with more and more play in it. Its not frightening to drive because you're not sure if it's going to turn, when you turn your wheel.

I've talked to the dealer, have gone to an outside service company, and they say it's the steering gear. We've had the rack/pinion replaced twice and we still get the same play. We've had the one knuckle in the column itself inspected and it shows no wear or looseness. Has there been more complaints or is there someone we can talk at Dodge that knows of a problem and will do something about it locally? We'd be really surprised if were the only ones having this problem and/or a safety bulletin doesn't exist. Thanks for any help or direction you can provide.

There has been no damage yet, but there is extreme concern that we will be hitting someone or something one day because the truck didn't respond to us turning the wheel.

WILLIAM of SAN ANTONIO, TX January 12, 2010

My 2006 Dodge 3500 truck after being parked for over 10 hours at work caught fire and burned the cab & motor carpetment compleatly. The truck is a total loss. The truck was parked in a secure lot so vandelism is ruled out. The 3 elitrical after market items added were profesionaly instaled.

1. a brake controler pluged into factory harness 2. Battery cable with quick disconect ends for jumper and winch use. 3. A 12vt compressed air system. This truck has a caned buss elec. system so you can't just splice into a wire. the computer will read it as a short and turn off the circuit. Truck and contents total loss

Micki of toledo, OH January 9, 2010

I had my heated seat turned on and my drivers seat caught on fire. I have been looking for any recalls, all i can find is 03-04 Jeeps that were recalled due to the heated seats catching on fire

Frank of Thornton, CO January 2, 2010

I own a 2000 Dodge Durango that was part of a ball joint recall. My vehicle had the ball joints replaced but they are already worn out after a couple years. Now they want 1200 to "fix"them. I attempted to get an alignment on the vehicle and was advised the ball joints are the same ones as the recleed ball joints. Pro Jeep Chrysler denies this and says "too bad" buy new ones.

I believe the recalled ball joints are still in my vehicle and are a danger to myself and my wife and Chrysler will not fix this problem. THis is not yet a reality but this is the begining of recording that this is a concern to be brought up here and the BBB.

John of Spokane, WA December 29, 2009

I have recently replaced the transmission for the third time in my 1994 Dodge Ram 1500. I am now stranded again without a vehicle because the torque converter went out and took the whole transmission with it. I've been told every time that this transmission is notorious for "dying". Well, why can't this problem be fixed by having a total recall of these transmissions. Dodge should be held responsible for knowingly putting a faulty transmission in a heavy duty truck.

I don't know about anyone else but I personally have spent over 6000 in repairs. I love my truck but isn't there something that can be done? Dodge needs to be held liable for bad equipment. My truck runs but I have no control of it because when I shift it into drive the overwhelming amount of torque lunges it forward and my new brakes cannot stop it. If I am on a hill I can stop but my rear tires begin to spin and smoke.

So far the damage caused to the truck as far as engine and other transmission damage is unknown. The previous owner, whom I bought it from, had replaced the transmission twice. So in the life of my truck it is on its 6th transmission replacement. I have spent nearly 6000 in torque converter and transmission replacements along with about 500 in new brake pads and worn calipers. Several times I have narrowly missed rear ending others due to the uncontrollable lungeing. Not to mention hours of missed work due to being stranded enroute.

Korey of San Jose, CA November 20, 2009

We recently noticed a rattling under our 1996 Dodge Ram truck. I kept our recall letter stating the catalyic converter is being recalled and has been extended to 10 yrs/120,000 miles whichever is later. Our truck has 76,000 miles currently.The company is refusing to do this recall and another ignition recall due to our vehicle being salvaged. Then they said it couldn't be done due to no longer having the recall parts available.

Fernando of Ranchos de Taos, NM October 22, 2009

I have a 2007 dodge 2500 truck that the brakes locked up on me while driving on the highway. My truck stopped in the middle of the road. Luckily there were no cars coming from either direction and I was not on a curve. I had the truck towed, and then took it to a dodge dealership to get fixed. This was two weeks ago and I am getting the run around from the dealership and warranty service to get it fixed.

I had to have the truck towed and have someone come get me and my family which was 20 miles from home. This is the truck I use to commute to work in. My job is 75 miles away, I have been using another not so reliable vehicle in the mean time. It is also the vehicle I use to check on my livestock and haul water for them.

robert of sparks, GA October 20, 2009

I have 2004 DODGE RAM 1500 HEMI. I hit a SUV in back end. My air bag did not come out. Front of my truck was smash in. I was doing 35 mph so inpact was 70. Air bag did not come out

Patrick of Huntsville, AL October 4, 2009

I have a 2006 2500 dodge diesel 4x4. I recently rear ended a Nissan Maxima knocking them through the intersection on their front wheels. We know this because of the road rash from the front bumber of their vehicle. Their rear fenders became welded to the rear doors. Needless to say it totalled their vehicle completely. Their trunk was pushed so far forward that it was actually sitting on top of the back seat of their vehicle.The collision deployed every airbag their vehicle had. I left three large, distinct slide markes on the road where I slammed on the brakes. Even the working Officer was afraid for me to get back in the truck for fear of a delayed reaction from my bags or that just the drive on home would dislodge something and the bags go off then.

My vehicle's airbags did not deploy and the impact curled my front bumper down, bent the bumper brackets, damaged my radiator and acc. grills. The estimator said not conclusively but pretty sure that it diamond fit my frame. In other words pushed the passenger side of the frame back. I was travelling at approximately 50 - 55 mph. Shouldn't my frontal airbags have deployed?

I am ok. A few bumps and bruises but if it had taken me by total surprise it could have been pretty bad. As far as the truck goes, they guaranteed the truck to be good showed reports and all. The truck has been nothing but a problem child since I got it. The engine and transmission is the only thing about the truck that I know is good. The rest of the truck feels like a death trap!

Michael of Sunset , UT September 30, 2009

I own a 2000 Dodge 2500 full size truck I bought it used and have only had it for two and a half years when all of the sudden it just died on me the key was on and in a few seconds the odometer started blinking and then it read NO BUS and I waited a couple of minutes and then it started right up I took it to the dealer and they checked it for codes none came up they said they dont know what to do if no codes come up I drove it for a couple weeks no problems then in traffic it just died again and it all started over same thing now it is starting to do it more often but I dont know when or where it will happen I emailed Chrysler they said they cant talk about it over the internet and take it to a dealer I think it should be recalled before someone gets killed when it just dies its what I would call a real safety issue when a vehicle just dies in traffic.

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