Lower ball joints

Hi all, took my 2001 Accord four cylinder in to have the transmission oil
changed at 96,000km as per drivers manual, dealer told me that I needed
lower ball joints replaced. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and it gets cold but
most of my driving is on decent roads and I have good tires. Should'nt they
last longer than that and has anyone heard of a recall for faulty ball
joints ?
Thanks for any info.

scapa wrote:

> Hi all, took my 2001 Accord four cylinder in to have the transmission oil
> changed at 96,000km as per drivers manual, dealer told me that I needed
> lower ball joints replaced. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and it gets cold but
> most of my driving is on decent roads and I have good tires. Should'nt they
> last longer than that and has anyone heard of a recall for faulty ball
> joints ?
> Thanks for any info.

Do you hear an audible "groaning" sound when you go over uneven surfaces,
and especially when you steer? If not, get a second opinion. I think the
dealer is trying to screw you.

My '93 Accord had its front lower joints replaced last year (at about
200,000km). And yes, it was making that groaning sound. My mechanic
showed me that one joint had developed a lot of play in it.