Is this normal wear-and-tear?
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Is this normal wear-and-tear?
Last year I bought a 2000 Dodge Stratus 2.4L with 108K on it and have so far had to replace:
Right CV axle
Right wheel bearings
Both rear struts and mounting brackets
Driver's side lower control arm
Tires
Are these repairs normal for this vehicle and mileage?
Jim
Right CV axle
Right wheel bearings
Both rear struts and mounting brackets
Driver's side lower control arm
Tires
Are these repairs normal for this vehicle and mileage?
Jim
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From: Tunkhannock, PA (NEPA)
It's now 12 years old, with over 100k on the clock. Anything can break.
Right CV axle
Right wheel bearings
Either or can aggravate the first. Pretty common, and somewhat easy to fix.
Both rear struts and mounting brackets
If there's been a lot of weight (family, luggage, etc) over the years, this can be normal wear too. Really bumpy roads, or dirt road driving, can do in shocks and struts early.
Driver's side lower control arm
Yep.
Tires
Not the first time they've been changed I'm guessing... And likely won't be the last. Tires are generally good for 40-60k depending on make, road material, ambient temp, and driving, amongst other things.
Right CV axle
Right wheel bearings
Either or can aggravate the first. Pretty common, and somewhat easy to fix.
Both rear struts and mounting brackets
If there's been a lot of weight (family, luggage, etc) over the years, this can be normal wear too. Really bumpy roads, or dirt road driving, can do in shocks and struts early.
Driver's side lower control arm
Yep.
Tires
Not the first time they've been changed I'm guessing... And likely won't be the last. Tires are generally good for 40-60k depending on make, road material, ambient temp, and driving, amongst other things.
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It's now 12 years old, with over 100k on the clock. Anything can break.
Right CV axle
Right wheel bearings
Either or can aggravate the first. Pretty common, and somewhat easy to fix.
Both rear struts and mounting brackets
If there's been a lot of weight (family, luggage, etc) over the years, this can be normal wear too. Really bumpy roads, or dirt road driving, can do in shocks and struts early.
Driver's side lower control arm
Yep.
Tires
Not the first time they've been changed I'm guessing... And likely won't be the last. Tires are generally good for 40-60k depending on make, road material, ambient temp, and driving, amongst other things.
Right CV axle
Right wheel bearings
Either or can aggravate the first. Pretty common, and somewhat easy to fix.
Both rear struts and mounting brackets
If there's been a lot of weight (family, luggage, etc) over the years, this can be normal wear too. Really bumpy roads, or dirt road driving, can do in shocks and struts early.
Driver's side lower control arm
Yep.
Tires
Not the first time they've been changed I'm guessing... And likely won't be the last. Tires are generally good for 40-60k depending on make, road material, ambient temp, and driving, amongst other things.
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Thank you for the information! Since I've had to spend a good chunk of money on the car in the short time I've owned it, it's very helpful to know whether it's normal wear and tear for its age or whether it's going to turn into a money pit and I should ditch it. I feel more at ease now. It seems plausible that with it's current mileage I just happened to pick the car up when these sorts of things are likely to break. Thanks again.
