1998 DODGE DAKOTA

The contact owned a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 25 MPH and attempting to slow the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. As a result, the vehicle careened off the roadway and...

The contact owned a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 25 MPH and attempting to slow the vehicle with the brake pedal depressed all the way to the floorboard, the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop. As a result, the vehicle careened off the roadway and...

1 Safety recall found,Reprogram Pcm and inspect Catalytic Converter.I never got a recall notice in the mail just happen to go on line and find it.My engine light,Anti -brake light and emergency light stays on.My speedometer and odometer quit working.I took my truck to the Dodge dealership and they s...

1 Safety recall found,Reprogram Pcm and inspect Catalytic Converter.I never got a recall notice in the mail just happen to go on line and find it.My engine light,Anti -brake light and emergency light stays on.My speedometer and odometer quit working.I took my truck to the Dodge dealership and they s...

1 Safety recall found,Reprogram Pcm and inspect Catalytic Converter.I never got a recall notice in the mail just happen to go on line and find it.My engine light,Anti -brake light and emergency light stays on.My speedometer and odometer quit working.I took my truck to the Dodge dealership and they s...

1 Safety recall found,Reprogram Pcm and inspect Catalytic Converter.I never got a recall notice in the mail just happen to go on line and find it.My engine light,Anti -brake light and emergency light stays on.My speedometer and odometer quit working.I took my truck to the Dodge dealership and they s...

52019555 For Dodge Dakota Pickup Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger. Defective Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger The Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger contains soft rubber part which disintegrates easily with the elements (rain, cold, dirt, wind, etc.). This allows fr...

52019555 For Dodge Dakota Pickup Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger. Defective Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger The Spare Tire Hoist Wheel Carrier Winch Hanger contains soft rubber part which disintegrates easily with the elements (rain, cold, dirt, wind, etc.). This allows fr...

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was una...

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was una...

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was una...

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was una...

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was una...

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was una...

ENGINE MYSTERIOUSLY DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT MAY HAPPEN AT IDLE ALL THE WAY TO AND INCLUDING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DRY WEATHER OR WET WEATHER. COLD WEATHER OR HOT WEATHER. COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE. NO PATTERN DETECTED. IT DOESN'T SPLUTTER -- IT JUST DIES AS IF THE IGNITION KEY HAS BEEN TURNED OF...

ENGINE MYSTERIOUSLY DIES FOR NO APPARENT REASON. IT MAY HAPPEN AT IDLE ALL THE WAY TO AND INCLUDING HIGHWAY SPEEDS. DRY WEATHER OR WET WEATHER. COLD WEATHER OR HOT WEATHER. COLD ENGINE OR WARM ENGINE. NO PATTERN DETECTED. IT DOESN'T SPLUTTER -- IT JUST DIES AS IF THE IGNITION KEY HAS BEEN TURNED OF...

MY TRUCK HAS A BAD PCM I HAVE IT REBUILT 3 TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM WILL START ONCE THEN WILL NOT START PUT A PCM IN FROM A 8CYL RUNS ALL DAY NOT WELL BECAUSE ITS FROM 8CYL EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL WILL NOT START I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF THIS SAME THING ON LINE THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE N...

MY TRUCK HAS A BAD PCM I HAVE IT REBUILT 3 TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM WILL START ONCE THEN WILL NOT START PUT A PCM IN FROM A 8CYL RUNS ALL DAY NOT WELL BECAUSE ITS FROM 8CYL EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL WILL NOT START I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF THIS SAME THING ON LINE THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE N...

MY TRUCK HAS A BAD PCM I HAVE IT REBUILT 3 TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM WILL START ONCE THEN WILL NOT START PUT A PCM IN FROM A 8CYL RUNS ALL DAY NOT WELL BECAUSE ITS FROM 8CYL EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL WILL NOT START I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF THIS SAME THING ON LINE THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE N...

MY TRUCK HAS A BAD PCM I HAVE IT REBUILT 3 TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM WILL START ONCE THEN WILL NOT START PUT A PCM IN FROM A 8CYL RUNS ALL DAY NOT WELL BECAUSE ITS FROM 8CYL EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL WILL NOT START I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF THIS SAME THING ON LINE THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE N...

MY TRUCK HAS A BAD PCM I HAVE IT REBUILT 3 TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM WILL START ONCE THEN WILL NOT START PUT A PCM IN FROM A 8CYL RUNS ALL DAY NOT WELL BECAUSE ITS FROM 8CYL EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL WILL NOT START I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF THIS SAME THING ON LINE THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE N...

MY TRUCK HAS A BAD PCM I HAVE IT REBUILT 3 TIMES AND THE SAME PROBLEM WILL START ONCE THEN WILL NOT START PUT A PCM IN FROM A 8CYL RUNS ALL DAY NOT WELL BECAUSE ITS FROM 8CYL EVERYTHING HAS BEEN REPLACED AND STILL WILL NOT START I HAVE SEEN A LOT OF THIS SAME THING ON LINE THIS IS MY FIRST DODGE N...

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THE EMINE WILL DIE AMYTIME! GOING AROUND CORMERS LOR ON EXPRESSWAY SITTING IN DRIVEWAY IDLING. MY FAMILY HAS HAD THIS VEHICLE SINE 1999. THIS JUST STARTED 6 MONTHS AGO. UP UNTIL THEN IT NEVER HAPPENED. REPLACED SEVERAL SENSORS (TPS,IAC,MAP,COOLANT TEMP AND ALSO COMPUTER)SO FAR NOTHING FIXES IT. I KN...

THE EMINE WILL DIE AMYTIME! GOING AROUND CORMERS LOR ON EXPRESSWAY SITTING IN DRIVEWAY IDLING. MY FAMILY HAS HAD THIS VEHICLE SINE 1999. THIS JUST STARTED 6 MONTHS AGO. UP UNTIL THEN IT NEVER HAPPENED. REPLACED SEVERAL SENSORS (TPS,IAC,MAP,COOLANT TEMP AND ALSO COMPUTER)SO FAR NOTHING FIXES IT. I KN...

THE EMINE WILL DIE AMYTIME! GOING AROUND CORMERS LOR ON EXPRESSWAY SITTING IN DRIVEWAY IDLING. MY FAMILY HAS HAD THIS VEHICLE SINE 1999. THIS JUST STARTED 6 MONTHS AGO. UP UNTIL THEN IT NEVER HAPPENED. REPLACED SEVERAL SENSORS (TPS,IAC,MAP,COOLANT TEMP AND ALSO COMPUTER)SO FAR NOTHING FIXES IT. I KN...

THE EMINE WILL DIE AMYTIME! GOING AROUND CORMERS LOR ON EXPRESSWAY SITTING IN DRIVEWAY IDLING. MY FAMILY HAS HAD THIS VEHICLE SINE 1999. THIS JUST STARTED 6 MONTHS AGO. UP UNTIL THEN IT NEVER HAPPENED. REPLACED SEVERAL SENSORS (TPS,IAC,MAP,COOLANT TEMP AND ALSO COMPUTER)SO FAR NOTHING FIXES IT. I KN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATEL...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HEADLAMPS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING IN THE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATEL...

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A SAFETY NIGHTMARE. FROM STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH (AND THE VEHICLE LOSING IT BRAKES), TO UPPER BALL JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATING TO STEERING WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS WHERE THE U-JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATED. THESE ARE NOT ITEMS THAT SHOULD FAIL LIKE THIS. I SPENT PART OF MY CAREER...

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A SAFETY NIGHTMARE. FROM STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH (AND THE VEHICLE LOSING IT BRAKES), TO UPPER BALL JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATING TO STEERING WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS WHERE THE U-JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATED. THESE ARE NOT ITEMS THAT SHOULD FAIL LIKE THIS. I SPENT PART OF MY CAREER...

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A SAFETY NIGHTMARE. FROM STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH (AND THE VEHICLE LOSING IT BRAKES), TO UPPER BALL JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATING TO STEERING WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS WHERE THE U-JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATED. THESE ARE NOT ITEMS THAT SHOULD FAIL LIKE THIS. I SPENT PART OF MY CAREER...

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A SAFETY NIGHTMARE. FROM STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH (AND THE VEHICLE LOSING IT BRAKES), TO UPPER BALL JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATING TO STEERING WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS WHERE THE U-JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATED. THESE ARE NOT ITEMS THAT SHOULD FAIL LIKE THIS. I SPENT PART OF MY CAREER...

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A SAFETY NIGHTMARE. FROM STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH (AND THE VEHICLE LOSING IT BRAKES), TO UPPER BALL JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATING TO STEERING WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS WHERE THE U-JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATED. THESE ARE NOT ITEMS THAT SHOULD FAIL LIKE THIS. I SPENT PART OF MY CAREER...

THIS CAR HAS BEEN A SAFETY NIGHTMARE. FROM STEEL BRAKE LINES RUSTING THROUGH (AND THE VEHICLE LOSING IT BRAKES), TO UPPER BALL JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATING TO STEERING WHEEL DRIVE SHAFTS WHERE THE U-JOINTS ALMOST SEPARATED. THESE ARE NOT ITEMS THAT SHOULD FAIL LIKE THIS. I SPENT PART OF MY CAREER...

THE TRUCK HAS A ELECTRICAL ISSUE THE LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON OUT OF NO WHERE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN VERY DARK TWO LANE ROAD AND LIGHTS GO OFF. THANK GOD NOBODY TRIED PASSING IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC PR WE WOULD BE DEAD I REPLACED LIGHT SWITCH A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY STARTED D...

THE TRUCK HAS A ELECTRICAL ISSUE THE LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON OUT OF NO WHERE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN VERY DARK TWO LANE ROAD AND LIGHTS GO OFF. THANK GOD NOBODY TRIED PASSING IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC PR WE WOULD BE DEAD I REPLACED LIGHT SWITCH A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY STARTED D...

THE TRUCK HAS A ELECTRICAL ISSUE THE LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON OUT OF NO WHERE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN VERY DARK TWO LANE ROAD AND LIGHTS GO OFF. THANK GOD NOBODY TRIED PASSING IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC PR WE WOULD BE DEAD I REPLACED LIGHT SWITCH A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY STARTED D...

THE TRUCK HAS A ELECTRICAL ISSUE THE LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON OUT OF NO WHERE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN VERY DARK TWO LANE ROAD AND LIGHTS GO OFF. THANK GOD NOBODY TRIED PASSING IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC PR WE WOULD BE DEAD I REPLACED LIGHT SWITCH A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY STARTED D...

THE TRUCK HAS A ELECTRICAL ISSUE THE LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON OUT OF NO WHERE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN VERY DARK TWO LANE ROAD AND LIGHTS GO OFF. THANK GOD NOBODY TRIED PASSING IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC PR WE WOULD BE DEAD I REPLACED LIGHT SWITCH A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY STARTED D...

THE TRUCK HAS A ELECTRICAL ISSUE THE LIGHTS GO OFF AND ON OUT OF NO WHERE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN VERY DARK TWO LANE ROAD AND LIGHTS GO OFF. THANK GOD NOBODY TRIED PASSING IN ONCOMING TRAFFIC PR WE WOULD BE DEAD I REPLACED LIGHT SWITCH A FEW MONTHS AGO AND IT WAS FINE UNTIL RECENTLY STARTED D...

WHILE DRIVING A COMBINE WAS APPROACHING IN ON COMING LANE TAKING UP PART OF MY LANE, APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR (NO BRAKES). I HAD TO GO OFF ROAD TO AVOID ACCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION FOUND BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. REPAIRED AND WHILE BLEEDING LINES HAD ANOTHER RUSTED AREA RUPTURE DUE TO...

WHILE DRIVING A COMBINE WAS APPROACHING IN ON COMING LANE TAKING UP PART OF MY LANE, APPLIED BRAKES AND PEDAL HIT THE FLOOR (NO BRAKES). I HAD TO GO OFF ROAD TO AVOID ACCIDENT. UPON INSPECTION FOUND BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. REPAIRED AND WHILE BLEEDING LINES HAD ANOTHER RUSTED AREA RUPTURE DUE TO...

FOR DODGE CARS AROUND 98 OR ONES THAT HAVE THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, THEY STOP WORKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY WANT TO ACTUATE THE LOCK BUT IT WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. ALL OTHER FUNCTION REMAINS IN THE DOORS OPENING AND CLOSING. UPON MY QUEST OF TRYING TO FUX THE PROBLEM ON BOTH DOORS, I TOOK APART THE EL...

FOR DODGE CARS AROUND 98 OR ONES THAT HAVE THE AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCKS, THEY STOP WORKING. IT SOUNDS LIKE THEY WANT TO ACTUATE THE LOCK BUT IT WON'T LOCK OR UNLOCK. ALL OTHER FUNCTION REMAINS IN THE DOORS OPENING AND CLOSING. UPON MY QUEST OF TRYING TO FUX THE PROBLEM ON BOTH DOORS, I TOOK APART THE EL...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 10/24/2014*LJ UPDATED 04/20/2015 *JS

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 45-50 MPH, THE FRAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100,000. UPDATED 10/24/2014*LJ UPDATED 04/20/2015 *JS

CANT GET INFO...HOW TOO MAKE ANY ONE FIX RECALLED PARTS. *TR

CANT GET INFO...HOW TOO MAKE ANY ONE FIX RECALLED PARTS. *TR

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO COMPLETE RUST THROUGH OF LINES. HAVE HAD TO SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACE OTHER LINES AND HOSES DUE TO THEIR DEFECTIVE QUALITY. *TR

BRAKES FAILED DUE TO COMPLETE RUST THROUGH OF LINES. HAVE HAD TO SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACE OTHER LINES AND HOSES DUE TO THEIR DEFECTIVE QUALITY. *TR

HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER AND TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHETHER DRIVING OR AT A STAND STILL. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AND IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS AND THE DODGE DURANGO. HAVE BEEN STOPPED TWICE BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE VEHICLE IS STOCK WITH NO AFTERMARKET ADDITIONS. ...

HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER AND TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHETHER DRIVING OR AT A STAND STILL. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AND IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS AND THE DODGE DURANGO. HAVE BEEN STOPPED TWICE BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE VEHICLE IS STOCK WITH NO AFTERMARKET ADDITIONS. ...

HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER AND TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHETHER DRIVING OR AT A STAND STILL. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AND IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS AND THE DODGE DURANGO. HAVE BEEN STOPPED TWICE BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE VEHICLE IS STOCK WITH NO AFTERMARKET ADDITIONS. ...

HEAD LIGHTS FLICKER AND TURN OFF INTERMITTENTLY WHETHER DRIVING OR AT A STAND STILL. THIS HAS OCCURRED SINCE THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED USED AND IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS AND THE DODGE DURANGO. HAVE BEEN STOPPED TWICE BY LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. THE VEHICLE IS STOCK WITH NO AFTERMARKET ADDITIONS. ...

THE SPARE TIRE HOIST / CARRIER CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE TO DROP TO THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, IT HAPPENED AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THIS COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN A SEVERE ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR

THE SPARE TIRE HOIST / CARRIER CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE FULL SIZE SPARE TIRE TO DROP TO THE ROAD. FORTUNATELY, IT HAPPENED AS I PULLED INTO MY DRIVEWAY. THIS COULD HAVE EASILY BEEN A SEVERE ACCIDENT ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR

APPROACHING STOP LIGHT WHEN HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY RUPTURED CAUSING A CONDITION OF NO BRAKES AND IMPACT WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR

APPROACHING STOP LIGHT WHEN HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES SUDDENLY AND COMPLETELY RUPTURED CAUSING A CONDITION OF NO BRAKES AND IMPACT WITH VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT ENGINE STARTUP, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 02/01/12 *BF THE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AT ENGINE STARTUP, THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 150,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 160,000. UPDATED 02/01/12 *BF THE ...

LOWER STEERING SHAFT U JOINTS ARE UNPROTECTED AND RUSTED OUT CAUSING STICKY STEERING AND DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE IN A TURN. *TR

LOWER STEERING SHAFT U JOINTS ARE UNPROTECTED AND RUSTED OUT CAUSING STICKY STEERING AND DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE IN A TURN. *TR

1998 DAKOTA BRAKE LINE (STEEL) RUSTED THROUGH AND RUPTURED RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE (RIGHT FRONT). THE DEALER BLAMES THE FAILURE ON ROAD CONDITIONS IN WESTERN VIRGINIA (SALT). THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 80000 MILES. *TR

1998 DAKOTA BRAKE LINE (STEEL) RUSTED THROUGH AND RUPTURED RESULTING IN CATASTROPHIC BRAKE FAILURE (RIGHT FRONT). THE DEALER BLAMES THE FAILURE ON ROAD CONDITIONS IN WESTERN VIRGINIA (SALT). THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 80000 MILES. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THE AIR IDLE CONTROL SOLENOID BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE IDLE CONTROL SOLENOID BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. T...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO SUGGESTED THAT THE AIR IDLE CONTROL SOLENOID BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE IDLE CONTROL SOLENOID BUT THAT DID NOT REMEDY THE ISSUE. T...

STEERING SHAFT ON OUR DODGE DAKOTA WENT BAD.....GOING TO FIX IT BUT HOW MANY ARE ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE FIX COSTS A SMALL FORTUNE. *TR

STEERING SHAFT ON OUR DODGE DAKOTA WENT BAD.....GOING TO FIX IT BUT HOW MANY ARE ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM AND THE FIX COSTS A SMALL FORTUNE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 32 MPH WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP BUT THE BRAKES FAILED; AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE BRAKE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE CALI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING 32 MPH WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO STOP BUT THE BRAKES FAILED; AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE IN FRONT. THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED THE BRAKE FAILURE SEVERAL TIMES. THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE CALI...

THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE LINE ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK FAILED COMPLETELY AND SUDDENLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (LIGHT BRAKING). UPON INSPECTION, ALL FRONT BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE DISTRIBUTION JUNCTION AND FROM THE DISTRIBUTION JUNCTION TO THE FRONT BRAKES (LEFT AND ...

THE MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE LINE ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK FAILED COMPLETELY AND SUDDENLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS (LIGHT BRAKING). UPON INSPECTION, ALL FRONT BRAKE LINES FROM THE MASTER CYLINDER TO THE DISTRIBUTION JUNCTION AND FROM THE DISTRIBUTION JUNCTION TO THE FRONT BRAKES (LEFT AND ...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA DRIVERS POWER SEAT MOVEMENT WHEN BRAKING. SEAT ABRUPTLY MOVES BACK AND FORTH ON THE TRACK WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY SITUATION. *TR

1998 DODGE DAKOTA DRIVERS POWER SEAT MOVEMENT WHEN BRAKING. SEAT ABRUPTLY MOVES BACK AND FORTH ON THE TRACK WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. VERY DANGEROUS AND SCARY SITUATION. *TR

SERVICE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES RUPTURED TWICE. ONCE AT 55,622 MILES ON AUGUST 13, 2007. THIS OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, ABOUT MID WAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE TRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DEALER REPLACED 7 BRAKE LINES AND THE 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS BECAUSE THE B...

SERVICE BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINES RUPTURED TWICE. ONCE AT 55,622 MILES ON AUGUST 13, 2007. THIS OCCURRED IN MY DRIVEWAY, WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, ABOUT MID WAY BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE TRUCK ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE DEALER REPLACED 7 BRAKE LINES AND THE 2 REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS BECAUSE THE B...

BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH. *TR

WARM WEATHER CAUSES 98 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9 ENGINE TO STALL AT ANY SPEED, ANYTIME. ENGINE COMPLETELY DIES AND TAKES 20 TO 30 MIN FOR ENGINE TO COOL WHILE OFF. THEN ABLE TO RESTART, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS WITHIN 5 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER COOLING. CONSEQUENCES ARE I HAVE PAID TO HAVE PCM REPLACED, AS WELL AS F...

WARM WEATHER CAUSES 98 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9 ENGINE TO STALL AT ANY SPEED, ANYTIME. ENGINE COMPLETELY DIES AND TAKES 20 TO 30 MIN FOR ENGINE TO COOL WHILE OFF. THEN ABLE TO RESTART, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS WITHIN 5 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER COOLING. CONSEQUENCES ARE I HAVE PAID TO HAVE PCM REPLACED, AS WELL AS F...

WARM WEATHER CAUSES 98 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9 ENGINE TO STALL AT ANY SPEED, ANYTIME. ENGINE COMPLETELY DIES AND TAKES 20 TO 30 MIN FOR ENGINE TO COOL WHILE OFF. THEN ABLE TO RESTART, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS WITHIN 5 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER COOLING. CONSEQUENCES ARE I HAVE PAID TO HAVE PCM REPLACED, AS WELL AS F...

WARM WEATHER CAUSES 98 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9 ENGINE TO STALL AT ANY SPEED, ANYTIME. ENGINE COMPLETELY DIES AND TAKES 20 TO 30 MIN FOR ENGINE TO COOL WHILE OFF. THEN ABLE TO RESTART, BUT PROBLEM PERSISTS WITHIN 5 TO 15 MINUTES AFTER COOLING. CONSEQUENCES ARE I HAVE PAID TO HAVE PCM REPLACED, AS WELL AS F...

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING. THE STEERING WAS LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC WHO SHOWED ME THAT MY INTERMEDIATE STEERING LINKAGE WAS FAILING AND COULD COME APART, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON...

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK I HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING A LOOSENESS IN THE STEERING. THE STEERING WAS LOOKED AT BY A MECHANIC WHO SHOWED ME THAT MY INTERMEDIATE STEERING LINKAGE WAS FAILING AND COULD COME APART, CAUSING A COMPLETE LOSS OF STEERING. THE MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS A COMMON...

ME AND A FRIEND WERE IN A CAR ACCIDENT .WHEN WE LOST CONTROL OF MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AND HIT THE SIDE OF A BUILDING AT 40-45 MPH WHEN WE HIT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UP LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO IN RESULT WE BOUNCED OR FACES AND HEADS OFF OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND...

ME AND A FRIEND WERE IN A CAR ACCIDENT .WHEN WE LOST CONTROL OF MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AND HIT THE SIDE OF A BUILDING AT 40-45 MPH WHEN WE HIT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UP LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO IN RESULT WE BOUNCED OR FACES AND HEADS OFF OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND...

ME AND A FRIEND WERE IN A CAR ACCIDENT .WHEN WE LOST CONTROL OF MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AND HIT THE SIDE OF A BUILDING AT 40-45 MPH WHEN WE HIT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UP LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO IN RESULT WE BOUNCED OR FACES AND HEADS OFF OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND...

ME AND A FRIEND WERE IN A CAR ACCIDENT .WHEN WE LOST CONTROL OF MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AND HIT THE SIDE OF A BUILDING AT 40-45 MPH WHEN WE HIT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE SEAT BELTS DID NOT LOCK UP LIKE THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO IN RESULT WE BOUNCED OR FACES AND HEADS OFF OF THE STEERING WHEEL AND...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEATER, HE SMELLED ANTIFREEZE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY LEAKS. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE OVERFLOW FOR THE ANTIFREEZE WAS EMPTY; HOWEVER, ANTIFREEZE WAS STILL PRESENT IN THE RADIATOR. THE CONTA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEATER, HE SMELLED ANTIFREEZE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY LEAKS. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE OVERFLOW FOR THE ANTIFREEZE WAS EMPTY; HOWEVER, ANTIFREEZE WAS STILL PRESENT IN THE RADIATOR. THE CONTA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEATER, HE SMELLED ANTIFREEZE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY LEAKS. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE OVERFLOW FOR THE ANTIFREEZE WAS EMPTY; HOWEVER, ANTIFREEZE WAS STILL PRESENT IN THE RADIATOR. THE CONTA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN THE CONTACT ACTIVATED THE HEATER, HE SMELLED ANTIFREEZE. HE INSPECTED THE VEHICLE AND COULD NOT FIND ANY LEAKS. APPROXIMATELY ONE MONTH LATER, THE OVERFLOW FOR THE ANTIFREEZE WAS EMPTY; HOWEVER, ANTIFREEZE WAS STILL PRESENT IN THE RADIATOR. THE CONTA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FELT A LOT OF PLAY IN HIS STEERING WHEEL AND IT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. HE ALSO HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE NOISE COULD ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE FELT A LOT OF PLAY IN HIS STEERING WHEEL AND IT WOULD NOT LOCK IN PLACE WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF. HE ALSO HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL WHEN ATTEMPTING TO MAKE A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE NOISE COULD ...

THE PAINT IS COMING OFF OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE SEEN QUITE A FEW TRUCKS ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. A REPAIR SHOP NEAR MY HOUSE SAYS HE HAS SEEN THIS OFTEN, ALSO. HE SAYS THE PRIMER USED IS PROBABLY THE CAUSE. *TR

THE PAINT IS COMING OFF OF MY TRUCK. I HAVE SEEN QUITE A FEW TRUCKS ON THE ROAD WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. A REPAIR SHOP NEAR MY HOUSE SAYS HE HAS SEEN THIS OFTEN, ALSO. HE SAYS THE PRIMER USED IS PROBABLY THE CAUSE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE COASTED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT BEFORE THE CONTACT COULD APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CO...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDED TO THE FLOOR. THE VEHICLE COASTED ACROSS THE PARKING LOT BEFORE THE CONTACT COULD APPLY THE EMERGENCY BRAKE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL MECHANIC AND THEY STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE CO...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR ACTIVATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE BROUGHT IN TO BE PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO START THE VEHICLE AND THE AIR BAG SENSOR ACTIVATED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HAVE TO BE BROUGHT IN TO BE PLACED ON A DIAGNOSTIC COMPUTER TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE, AND NUMBER OF CYL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DECELERATING FROM 40 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE SKIDDED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 FEET. THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AFTER REAPPLYING IT, THE BRAKES WORKED CORRECTLY WITHOUT SKIDDING. HIS WIFE ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OC...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DECELERATING FROM 40 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE SKIDDED APPROXIMATELY 50-60 FEET. THE CONTACT REMOVED HIS FOOT FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND AFTER REAPPLYING IT, THE BRAKES WORKED CORRECTLY WITHOUT SKIDDING. HIS WIFE ALSO STATED THAT THE SAME FAILURE OC...

MY TIRES HAVE BEEN WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, I HAD THE TRUCK LOOKED AT AND ALL BALL JOINT UPPERS AND LOWERS ARE BAD. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN TO AND FROM WORK FOR THE LAST 5 1/2 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS READY TO GIVE WAY....

MY TIRES HAVE BEEN WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, I HAD THE TRUCK LOOKED AT AND ALL BALL JOINT UPPERS AND LOWERS ARE BAD. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN TO AND FROM WORK FOR THE LAST 5 1/2 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS READY TO GIVE WAY....

MY TIRES HAVE BEEN WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, I HAD THE TRUCK LOOKED AT AND ALL BALL JOINT UPPERS AND LOWERS ARE BAD. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN TO AND FROM WORK FOR THE LAST 5 1/2 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS READY TO GIVE WAY....

MY TIRES HAVE BEEN WEARING ON THE OUTSIDE FOR OVER A YEAR NOW, I HAD THE TRUCK LOOKED AT AND ALL BALL JOINT UPPERS AND LOWERS ARE BAD. THIS TRUCK ONLY HAS 90,000 MILES AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN TO AND FROM WORK FOR THE LAST 5 1/2 YEARS THAT I HAVE OWNED IT. THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE IS READY TO GIVE WAY....

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AND ALSO HAS A VERY NOISY LIFTER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS IN AND OUT OF LANES AT ANY SPEED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HE W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AND ALSO HAS A VERY NOISY LIFTER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS IN AND OUT OF LANES AT ANY SPEED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HE W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AND ALSO HAS A VERY NOISY LIFTER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS IN AND OUT OF LANES AT ANY SPEED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HE W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AND ALSO HAS A VERY NOISY LIFTER IN THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE DRIFTS IN AND OUT OF LANES AT ANY SPEED; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH. THE CONTACT HAS NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HE W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DECELERATING AT 3 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RUST WAS A NATURAL PHENOMENON AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,000...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DECELERATING AT 3 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RUST WAS A NATURAL PHENOMENON AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,000...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DECELERATING AT 3 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RUST WAS A NATURAL PHENOMENON AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,000...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DECELERATING AT 3 MPH THE BRAKES FAILED. THE BRAKE LINE WAS COMPLETELY COVERED WITH RUST AND CORRODED. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE RUST WAS A NATURAL PHENOMENON AND THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 107,000...

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN I BROUGHT IN THIS VEHICLE FOR THE MANDATORY SAFETY INSPECTION IN 2006 I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAD BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE VEHICLE TO PASS THE SAFETY INSPECTION. WITHOUT REPLACING THE BOLTS IT WOULD BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE....

I AM THE OWNER OF A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN I BROUGHT IN THIS VEHICLE FOR THE MANDATORY SAFETY INSPECTION IN 2006 I WAS INFORMED THAT THE ENGINE MANIFOLD BOLTS HAD BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED FOR THE VEHICLE TO PASS THE SAFETY INSPECTION. WITHOUT REPLACING THE BOLTS IT WOULD BE UNSAFE TO DRIVE....

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH IN DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL GAVE NO RESISTANCE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER THAN USUAL TO COME TO A STOP. IN ORDER TO AVOID A COLLISION CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE O...

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, AT A SPEED OF 25 MPH IN DRY ROAD CONDITIONS, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE PEDAL GAVE NO RESISTANCE, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO TAKE LONGER THAN USUAL TO COME TO A STOP. IN ORDER TO AVOID A COLLISION CONTACT HAD TO STEER THE VEHICLE O...

I WAS ADVISED TODAY THAT MY 1998 DAKOTA IS PLAGUED WITH THE SAME ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR QUITE A WHILE. THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE GARBAGE AT ABOUT 75,000. FORTUNATELY I DROVE MY WIFE'S CAR BY A STROKE OF LUCK AND THEY GAVE ME A LOT OF NOISE. SO I CAUGHT IT BEFORE A WHEEL FELL ...

I WAS ADVISED TODAY THAT MY 1998 DAKOTA IS PLAGUED WITH THE SAME ISSUE THAT HAS BEEN AROUND FOR QUITE A WHILE. THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE GARBAGE AT ABOUT 75,000. FORTUNATELY I DROVE MY WIFE'S CAR BY A STROKE OF LUCK AND THEY GAVE ME A LOT OF NOISE. SO I CAUGHT IT BEFORE A WHEEL FELL ...

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, WHOSE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING. THE CONTACT'S DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND NOT REPAIRABLE. PER THE CONTACT, THE LOWER SUSPENSION BOLTS FELL OFF THE VEHICL...

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, WHOSE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING. THE CONTACT'S DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND NOT REPAIRABLE. PER THE CONTACT, THE LOWER SUSPENSION BOLTS FELL OFF THE VEHICL...

AROUND 60,000 MILES I WAS LEFT STRANDED AFTER THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE REPAIR COST OVER 700 DOLLARS PLUS THE COST OF THE TOW. AT 90,000 MILE THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN. THIS TIME THE TRUCK QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION UP TRAFFIC AND PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK. THIS TIME THE REPAIR COST ...

AROUND 60,000 MILES I WAS LEFT STRANDED AFTER THE FUEL PUMP FAILED. THE REPAIR COST OVER 700 DOLLARS PLUS THE COST OF THE TOW. AT 90,000 MILE THE FUEL PUMP FAILED AGAIN. THIS TIME THE TRUCK QUIT IN THE MIDDLE OF A MAJOR INTERSECTION UP TRAFFIC AND PUTTING MY LIFE AT RISK. THIS TIME THE REPAIR COST ...

OUR TRUCK'S PAINT IS FLAKING. WE WANT DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO RE-PAINT OUR TRUCK. WE FOUND OUT FROM OUR INSURANCE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER ISSUE AND SCREWUP. OUR ROOF AND HOOD ARE FLAKING AND IF NOT TAKEN CARE OF SOON IT IS GOING TO RUST. WE HAVE NOTICED THAT OTHER TRUCKS IN OUR AREA THAT IS IN THE S...

OUR TRUCK'S PAINT IS FLAKING. WE WANT DAIMLER CHRYSLER TO RE-PAINT OUR TRUCK. WE FOUND OUT FROM OUR INSURANCE THAT THIS IS A MANUFACTURER ISSUE AND SCREWUP. OUR ROOF AND HOOD ARE FLAKING AND IF NOT TAKEN CARE OF SOON IT IS GOING TO RUST. WE HAVE NOTICED THAT OTHER TRUCKS IN OUR AREA THAT IS IN THE S...

BALL JOINTS SEPERATED...COSTING ME OVER $1000 IN REPAIRS...AND NOW THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN....ALSO CONTROL ARM BUSHING IS FAILING. *JB

BALL JOINTS SEPERATED...COSTING ME OVER $1000 IN REPAIRS...AND NOW THEY HAVE FAILED AGAIN....ALSO CONTROL ARM BUSHING IS FAILING. *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURES @ 58,500 MILES. *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURES @ 58,500 MILES. *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURES @ 58,500 MILES. *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURES @ 58,500 MILES. *JB

CLEAR COAT ON PAINT IS FLAKING OFF OF TRUCK ON THE HOOD, TOP OF CAB, TOP OF TAILGATE AND BED OF TRUCK. THIS HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE RESULT OF THIS IS BECAUSE DODGE DID NOT ALLOW THE PAINT TO DRY BEFORE CONTINUING ASSEMBLY. *NM

CLEAR COAT ON PAINT IS FLAKING OFF OF TRUCK ON THE HOOD, TOP OF CAB, TOP OF TAILGATE AND BED OF TRUCK. THIS HAS BEEN EXPLAINED TO ME THAT THE RESULT OF THIS IS BECAUSE DODGE DID NOT ALLOW THE PAINT TO DRY BEFORE CONTINUING ASSEMBLY. *NM

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE TIRES ARE AIRED UP THEY SLOWLY DEFLATE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04T001000, REGARDING THE TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE SERIAL NUMBER. UPDATED 4/11/2006 - *NM

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHEN THE TIRES ARE AIRED UP THEY SLOWLY DEFLATE. THERE IS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04T001000, REGARDING THE TIRES. THE TIRES HAVE THE SAME PROBLEMS AS INDICATED IN THE RECALL; HOWEVER IT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE SERIAL NUMBER. UPDATED 4/11/2006 - *NM

WE OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4. IT CURRENTLY HAS 144K KILOMETERS. WE JUST INSTALLED OUR 3RD SET OF UPPER BALL JOINTS, AND HAVE REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE. WE EXPECT TO REPLACE THE LOWERS AGAIN BEFORE NEXT YEAR. WE KNOW WHEN THE JOINTS NEED REPLACING, WHEN THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICUL...

WE OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4. IT CURRENTLY HAS 144K KILOMETERS. WE JUST INSTALLED OUR 3RD SET OF UPPER BALL JOINTS, AND HAVE REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE. WE EXPECT TO REPLACE THE LOWERS AGAIN BEFORE NEXT YEAR. WE KNOW WHEN THE JOINTS NEED REPLACING, WHEN THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICUL...

WE OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4. IT CURRENTLY HAS 144K KILOMETERS. WE JUST INSTALLED OUR 3RD SET OF UPPER BALL JOINTS, AND HAVE REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE. WE EXPECT TO REPLACE THE LOWERS AGAIN BEFORE NEXT YEAR. WE KNOW WHEN THE JOINTS NEED REPLACING, WHEN THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICUL...

WE OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4. IT CURRENTLY HAS 144K KILOMETERS. WE JUST INSTALLED OUR 3RD SET OF UPPER BALL JOINTS, AND HAVE REPLACED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE. WE EXPECT TO REPLACE THE LOWERS AGAIN BEFORE NEXT YEAR. WE KNOW WHEN THE JOINTS NEED REPLACING, WHEN THE VEHICLE BECOMES DIFFICUL...

STEERING WON'T TURN AT ALL WHEN COLD, UNTIL IT WARMS FULLY IT'S HARD TO TURN. I'VE NOTICED THIS ON 2 OTHER 98 DODGE DAKOTAS I LOOKED AT. *NM

STEERING WON'T TURN AT ALL WHEN COLD, UNTIL IT WARMS FULLY IT'S HARD TO TURN. I'VE NOTICED THIS ON 2 OTHER 98 DODGE DAKOTAS I LOOKED AT. *NM

DT: THE CONTACT STATES EVERY YEAR WHEN HE TAKES VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED THEY INFORM HIM THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE REPLACEMENT TAKES PLACE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 20, 000-25,000 MILES. A LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE DE...

DT: THE CONTACT STATES EVERY YEAR WHEN HE TAKES VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED THEY INFORM HIM THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE REPLACEMENT TAKES PLACE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 20, 000-25,000 MILES. A LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE DE...

DT: THE CONTACT STATES EVERY YEAR WHEN HE TAKES VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED THEY INFORM HIM THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE REPLACEMENT TAKES PLACE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 20, 000-25,000 MILES. A LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE DE...

DT: THE CONTACT STATES EVERY YEAR WHEN HE TAKES VEHICLE TO BE INSPECTED THEY INFORM HIM THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THE REPLACEMENT TAKES PLACE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 20, 000-25,000 MILES. A LOCAL MECHANIC SAID IT WAS THE DE...

WALKING BACK TO MY PARKED "98 DODGE DAKOTA, AFTER DINING OUT WITH FAMILY, I NOTICED THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS COCK-EYED WHILE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS POINTING STRAIGHT. I HAD THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER/SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECK IT OUT AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT 3 OUT OF 4 BALL JOINTS WERE...

WALKING BACK TO MY PARKED "98 DODGE DAKOTA, AFTER DINING OUT WITH FAMILY, I NOTICED THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS COCK-EYED WHILE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS POINTING STRAIGHT. I HAD THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER/SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECK IT OUT AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT 3 OUT OF 4 BALL JOINTS WERE...

WALKING BACK TO MY PARKED "98 DODGE DAKOTA, AFTER DINING OUT WITH FAMILY, I NOTICED THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS COCK-EYED WHILE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS POINTING STRAIGHT. I HAD THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER/SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECK IT OUT AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT 3 OUT OF 4 BALL JOINTS WERE...

WALKING BACK TO MY PARKED "98 DODGE DAKOTA, AFTER DINING OUT WITH FAMILY, I NOTICED THAT MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL WAS COCK-EYED WHILE THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL WAS POINTING STRAIGHT. I HAD THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER/SERVICE DEPARTMENT CHECK IT OUT AND THEY DISCOVERED THAT 3 OUT OF 4 BALL JOINTS WERE...

BALL JOINTS FAILED, PASSENGERS SIDE CAME LOOSE AND THE WHEEL FEEL OFF AND THE TRANSMISSON HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO CHEAP INTERNAL PARTS. BUT IF YOU OWN A 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE YOUR BALL JOINTS CHECKED THEY ARE A HAZARD AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE NOT.... *NM

BALL JOINTS FAILED, PASSENGERS SIDE CAME LOOSE AND THE WHEEL FEEL OFF AND THE TRANSMISSON HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO CHEAP INTERNAL PARTS. BUT IF YOU OWN A 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE YOUR BALL JOINTS CHECKED THEY ARE A HAZARD AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE NOT.... *NM

BALL JOINTS FAILED, PASSENGERS SIDE CAME LOOSE AND THE WHEEL FEEL OFF AND THE TRANSMISSON HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO CHEAP INTERNAL PARTS. BUT IF YOU OWN A 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE YOUR BALL JOINTS CHECKED THEY ARE A HAZARD AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE NOT.... *NM

BALL JOINTS FAILED, PASSENGERS SIDE CAME LOOSE AND THE WHEEL FEEL OFF AND THE TRANSMISSON HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO CHEAP INTERNAL PARTS. BUT IF YOU OWN A 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE YOUR BALL JOINTS CHECKED THEY ARE A HAZARD AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE NOT.... *NM

BALL JOINTS FAILED, PASSENGERS SIDE CAME LOOSE AND THE WHEEL FEEL OFF AND THE TRANSMISSON HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO CHEAP INTERNAL PARTS. BUT IF YOU OWN A 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE YOUR BALL JOINTS CHECKED THEY ARE A HAZARD AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE NOT.... *NM

BALL JOINTS FAILED, PASSENGERS SIDE CAME LOOSE AND THE WHEEL FEEL OFF AND THE TRANSMISSON HAD TO BE REBUILT DUE TO CHEAP INTERNAL PARTS. BUT IF YOU OWN A 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE YOUR BALL JOINTS CHECKED THEY ARE A HAZARD AND SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED, IF THEY ALREADY HAVE NOT.... *NM

STEERING COLUMN STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AS THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. DEALER STATED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM WAS FAILING AND COULD EASILY LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC AND SUDDEN LOCKING OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED. *NM

STEERING COLUMN STARTED MAKING A CLICKING NOISE AS THE WHEEL WAS TURNED. DEALER STATED THAT THE LOCKING MECHANISM WAS FAILING AND COULD EASILY LEAD TO A CATASTROPHIC AND SUDDEN LOCKING OF THE STEERING COLUMN WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN AT ANY SPEED. *NM

AFTER READING ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS IN DODGE VEHICLES, I HAVE HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. I PURCHASED MY '98 DODGE DAKOTA FROM 5 CORNERS DODGE AT 1292 HIGHWAY 143, CEDARBURG, WISCONSIN 53012. *09 DEC '97 I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR "CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS THERE IS S JARRING THAT ...

AFTER READING ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS IN DODGE VEHICLES, I HAVE HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. I PURCHASED MY '98 DODGE DAKOTA FROM 5 CORNERS DODGE AT 1292 HIGHWAY 143, CEDARBURG, WISCONSIN 53012. *09 DEC '97 I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR "CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS THERE IS S JARRING THAT ...

AFTER READING ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS IN DODGE VEHICLES, I HAVE HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. I PURCHASED MY '98 DODGE DAKOTA FROM 5 CORNERS DODGE AT 1292 HIGHWAY 143, CEDARBURG, WISCONSIN 53012. *09 DEC '97 I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR "CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS THERE IS S JARRING THAT ...

AFTER READING ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS IN DODGE VEHICLES, I HAVE HOPE YOU CAN HELP ME. I PURCHASED MY '98 DODGE DAKOTA FROM 5 CORNERS DODGE AT 1292 HIGHWAY 143, CEDARBURG, WISCONSIN 53012. *09 DEC '97 I TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR "CUSTOMER STATES THAT WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS THERE IS S JARRING THAT ...

MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAD THE EXHAUST CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY UNDER WARRANTY, THE LAST ONE ABOUT 10 MONTH AGO, NOW IT RATTLES LIKE ROCKS IN A TIN CAN AGAIN, NOW MY MILEAGE IS OVER THE WARRANTY BY ABOUT 9000 MILES AND THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE UNLESS I PAY! OBVIOUSLY THERE ...

MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAD THE EXHAUST CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACED 2 TIMES ALREADY UNDER WARRANTY, THE LAST ONE ABOUT 10 MONTH AGO, NOW IT RATTLES LIKE ROCKS IN A TIN CAN AGAIN, NOW MY MILEAGE IS OVER THE WARRANTY BY ABOUT 9000 MILES AND THEY SAY THEY WILL NOT REPLACE UNLESS I PAY! OBVIOUSLY THERE ...

RECALL 00V193000 FOR THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAS BEEN ISSUED AND REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM

RECALL 00V193000 FOR THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAS BEEN ISSUED AND REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM

RECALL 00V193000 FOR THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAS BEEN ISSUED AND REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM

RECALL 00V193000 FOR THE POWER STEERING PRESSURE HOSE HAS BEEN ISSUED AND REPAIRED, HOWEVER THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE BRAKES FAILED RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *NM

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH LOOSE STEERING ON OUR 1998 DODGE DAKOTA FOR APPROX. 2 YEARS NOW. WE HAVE HAD A COUPLE ADJUSTMENTS, AND PARTS REPLACED AND FINALLY HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE MANUFACTURING OF THE STEERING COMPONENTS AND IT WILL COST US IN EXCESS OF $1000 TO REPAIR. I WENT ON...

WE HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH LOOSE STEERING ON OUR 1998 DODGE DAKOTA FOR APPROX. 2 YEARS NOW. WE HAVE HAD A COUPLE ADJUSTMENTS, AND PARTS REPLACED AND FINALLY HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT IS AN ISSUE WITH THE MANUFACTURING OF THE STEERING COMPONENTS AND IT WILL COST US IN EXCESS OF $1000 TO REPAIR. I WENT ON...

I TOOK MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 IN FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND FOUND OUT THAT ALL FOUR FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. ONE SIDE WAS VERY LOOSE AND WAS ALMOST READY TO BREAK. I TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO SAID THIS IS EXPECTED FOR ANY DAKOTA OF THIS ERA. I FOUND OUT THAT THE 2000 AND ABOVE YEARS...

I TOOK MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 IN FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND FOUND OUT THAT ALL FOUR FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. ONE SIDE WAS VERY LOOSE AND WAS ALMOST READY TO BREAK. I TALKED TO SEVERAL MECHANICS WHO SAID THIS IS EXPECTED FOR ANY DAKOTA OF THIS ERA. I FOUND OUT THAT THE 2000 AND ABOVE YEARS...

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD A 98 DODGE DAKOTA, TOOK TO TIRE SHOP, TRUCK COULD NOT BE ALIGNED BECAUSE IT HAD DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. CONTACT CALLED THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER, WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE HAD STEERING PROBLEM. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE...

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD A 98 DODGE DAKOTA, TOOK TO TIRE SHOP, TRUCK COULD NOT BE ALIGNED BECAUSE IT HAD DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. CONTACT CALLED THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER, WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE HAD STEERING PROBLEM. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE...

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD A 98 DODGE DAKOTA, TOOK TO TIRE SHOP, TRUCK COULD NOT BE ALIGNED BECAUSE IT HAD DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. CONTACT CALLED THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER, WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE HAD STEERING PROBLEM. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE...

SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONS

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD A 98 DODGE DAKOTA, TOOK TO TIRE SHOP, TRUCK COULD NOT BE ALIGNED BECAUSE IT HAD DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. CONTACT CALLED THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER, WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE HAD STEERING PROBLEM. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE...

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD A 98 DODGE DAKOTA, TOOK TO TIRE SHOP, TRUCK COULD NOT BE ALIGNED BECAUSE IT HAD DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. CONTACT CALLED THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER, WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE HAD STEERING PROBLEM. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE...

DT: THE CONSUMER HAD A 98 DODGE DAKOTA, TOOK TO TIRE SHOP, TRUCK COULD NOT BE ALIGNED BECAUSE IT HAD DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. CONTACT CALLED THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER, WHO INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL ON THIS VEHICLE AFTER REPAIRS WERE DONE VEHICLE HAD STEERING PROBLEM. THERE WAS A NOISE IN THE...

SEAT BELT MALFUNCTIONS

HAD TO REPLACE RACK&PINION AFTER ONLY 35000 MILES

HAD TO REPLACE RACK&PINION AFTER ONLY 35000 MILES

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE FRONT END UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK ALSO FRONT END WAS ALIGNED AND THE BRAKE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. *TT *NM

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE FRONT END UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK ALSO FRONT END WAS ALIGNED AND THE BRAKE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. *TT *NM

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE FRONT END UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK ALSO FRONT END WAS ALIGNED AND THE BRAKE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. *TT *NM

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE FRONT END UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK ALSO FRONT END WAS ALIGNED AND THE BRAKE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. *TT *NM

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE FRONT END UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK ALSO FRONT END WAS ALIGNED AND THE BRAKE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. *TT *NM

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. THE FRONT END UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. CHRYSLER SAID THAT THERE WAS NO RECALL. *AK ALSO FRONT END WAS ALIGNED AND THE BRAKE FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. *TT *NM

II HAD NOTED A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND AT OTHER TIMES INVOLVING TURNING OR DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR TURNING UP AN INCLINE, ALSO THE STEERING FEEL HAD BECOME VAGUE. DURING MY ANNUAL STATE INSP. THE MECH STATED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES WERE COMPLELY WORN OU...

II HAD NOTED A CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND AT OTHER TIMES INVOLVING TURNING OR DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS OR TURNING UP AN INCLINE, ALSO THE STEERING FEEL HAD BECOME VAGUE. DURING MY ANNUAL STATE INSP. THE MECH STATED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES WERE COMPLELY WORN OU...

ALL 4 FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 86,000 MILES

ALL 4 FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 86,000 MILES

ALL 4 FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 86,000 MILES

ALL 4 FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 86,000 MILES

ALL 4 BALL JOINTS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. ADVISED TO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE

ALL 4 BALL JOINTS IN FRONT OF VEHICLE HAVE FAILED. ADVISED TO NOT DRIVE VEHICLE

1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAS UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILING.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED SEVER FRONT TIRE WEAR AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM

1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAS UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILING.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SERVICE CENTER TO HAVE FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT DONE. THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED SEVER FRONT TIRE WEAR AND CONCLUDED THAT THE FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *NM

I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I BOUGHT IT WITH 11,000 MILES ON IT. DURING MY WARRANTY AT ABOUT 20,000, THE TRUCK WOULD BACKFIRE WHEN SHIFTING UP A GEAR.TOWSON DODGE HAD MY TRUCK FOR A DAY AND SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND IT COST ME $75 ANYWAY. AROUND 45,000 MILES MY TRUCK WA...

I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I BOUGHT IT WITH 11,000 MILES ON IT. DURING MY WARRANTY AT ABOUT 20,000, THE TRUCK WOULD BACKFIRE WHEN SHIFTING UP A GEAR.TOWSON DODGE HAD MY TRUCK FOR A DAY AND SAID THAT THEY COULDN'T DUPLICATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND IT COST ME $75 ANYWAY. AROUND 45,000 MILES MY TRUCK WA...

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE BEARING MAKING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THE RESULTING DAMAGE REQUIRED THE AXLE, BEARING, WHEEL, CV JOINT, CV BOOT, ROTORS AND P...

WHILE DRIVING MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AT 55 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL BEARING FAILED, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO BECOME SEPARATED FROM THE BEARING MAKING CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT. THE RESULTING DAMAGE REQUIRED THE AXLE, BEARING, WHEEL, CV JOINT, CV BOOT, ROTORS AND P...

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELK OFF. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELK OFF. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELK OFF. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELK OFF. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BROKE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND MAKE A CLANKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THA...

VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND MAKE A CLANKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEIR VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THA...

ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I EXPERIENCED A "KLUNKING" SOUND IN THE FRONT END. FOUND OUT AT 84,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND CONTRIBUTED TO WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. REPAIR BILL WAS $738.95. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER "MORGAN DODGE" IN DURHAM, NC....

ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I EXPERIENCED A "KLUNKING" SOUND IN THE FRONT END. FOUND OUT AT 84,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND CONTRIBUTED TO WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. REPAIR BILL WAS $738.95. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER "MORGAN DODGE" IN DURHAM, NC....

ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I EXPERIENCED A "KLUNKING" SOUND IN THE FRONT END. FOUND OUT AT 84,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND CONTRIBUTED TO WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. REPAIR BILL WAS $738.95. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER "MORGAN DODGE" IN DURHAM, NC....

ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I EXPERIENCED A "KLUNKING" SOUND IN THE FRONT END. FOUND OUT AT 84,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND CONTRIBUTED TO WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. REPAIR BILL WAS $738.95. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER "MORGAN DODGE" IN DURHAM, NC....

ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I EXPERIENCED A "KLUNKING" SOUND IN THE FRONT END. FOUND OUT AT 84,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND CONTRIBUTED TO WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. REPAIR BILL WAS $738.95. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER "MORGAN DODGE" IN DURHAM, NC....

ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I EXPERIENCED A "KLUNKING" SOUND IN THE FRONT END. FOUND OUT AT 84,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND CONTRIBUTED TO WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. REPAIR BILL WAS $738.95. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER "MORGAN DODGE" IN DURHAM, NC....

ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I EXPERIENCED A "KLUNKING" SOUND IN THE FRONT END. FOUND OUT AT 84,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND CONTRIBUTED TO WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. REPAIR BILL WAS $738.95. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER "MORGAN DODGE" IN DURHAM, NC....

ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I EXPERIENCED A "KLUNKING" SOUND IN THE FRONT END. FOUND OUT AT 84,000 MILES THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND CONTRIBUTED TO WHEEL BEARING AND HUB ASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. REPAIR BILL WAS $738.95. I HAD THE REPAIR PERFORMED AT MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER "MORGAN DODGE" IN DURHAM, NC....

NOISE FROM FRONT END, HAD CHECKED OUT AND MECHANIC FOUND LEFT SIDE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) WERE PREMATURELY WORN. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I SAVED THE OLD PARTS. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE NEDDS TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN THE DEALER TELLS ME THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY CAR.

NOISE FROM FRONT END, HAD CHECKED OUT AND MECHANIC FOUND LEFT SIDE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) WERE PREMATURELY WORN. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I SAVED THE OLD PARTS. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE NEDDS TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN THE DEALER TELLS ME THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY CAR.

NOISE FROM FRONT END, HAD CHECKED OUT AND MECHANIC FOUND LEFT SIDE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) WERE PREMATURELY WORN. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I SAVED THE OLD PARTS. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE NEDDS TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN THE DEALER TELLS ME THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY CAR.

NOISE FROM FRONT END, HAD CHECKED OUT AND MECHANIC FOUND LEFT SIDE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) WERE PREMATURELY WORN. I HAD THEM REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE. I SAVED THE OLD PARTS. NOW THE PASSENGER SIDE NEDDS TO BE REPLACED. AGAIN THE DEALER TELLS ME THE RECALL DOES NOT APPLY TO MY CAR.

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DOKOTA TRUCK AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED IN NOVEMBER, 2003. I HAVE HEARD THEY ARE RECALLING THE DOKOTA'S STARTING IN YEAR 2000. WHAT ABOUT THE ONES BEFORE THAT YEAR. I HAVE RECEIPTS WHERE IT COST ME $753.71 TO HAVE THIS WORK DONE.*AK

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DOKOTA TRUCK AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED IN NOVEMBER, 2003. I HAVE HEARD THEY ARE RECALLING THE DOKOTA'S STARTING IN YEAR 2000. WHAT ABOUT THE ONES BEFORE THAT YEAR. I HAVE RECEIPTS WHERE IT COST ME $753.71 TO HAVE THIS WORK DONE.*AK

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DOKOTA TRUCK AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED IN NOVEMBER, 2003. I HAVE HEARD THEY ARE RECALLING THE DOKOTA'S STARTING IN YEAR 2000. WHAT ABOUT THE ONES BEFORE THAT YEAR. I HAVE RECEIPTS WHERE IT COST ME $753.71 TO HAVE THIS WORK DONE.*AK

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DOKOTA TRUCK AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED IN NOVEMBER, 2003. I HAVE HEARD THEY ARE RECALLING THE DOKOTA'S STARTING IN YEAR 2000. WHAT ABOUT THE ONES BEFORE THAT YEAR. I HAVE RECEIPTS WHERE IT COST ME $753.71 TO HAVE THIS WORK DONE.*AK

CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE BALL JOINT RECALL WAS NOT EXPANDED TO INCLUDE 1998 DODGE DAKOTAS. *BF *NM

DODGE DAKOTA 1998 CONSUMER REPLACED BALL JOINTS. *BF THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 31000 MILES AND BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AT 43000 MILES. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE LACK OF GREASE FITTINGS ON THE ORIGINAL DESIGN CREATED AND EXCESSIVE WEAR PROBLEM. *NM

CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE BALL JOINT RECALL WAS NOT EXPANDED TO INCLUDE 1998 DODGE DAKOTAS. *BF *NM

DODGE DAKOTA 1998 CONSUMER REPLACED BALL JOINTS. *BF THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 31000 MILES AND BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AT 43000 MILES. THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THAT THE LACK OF GREASE FITTINGS ON THE ORIGINAL DESIGN CREATED AND EXCESSIVE WEAR PROBLEM. *NM

OWNER OF A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA REPORTING DEFECTIVE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES. *BF THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS CAUSED UNEVEN AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. *NM

OWNER OF A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA REPORTING DEFECTIVE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARING HUB ASSEMBLIES. *BF THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS CAUSED UNEVEN AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. *NM

FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT......MANUFACTURER DEFECT...REPLACED 3 CATALYATIC CONVERTERS ON MY 1998 DAKOTA RT.....VIN# [XXX]........COST EACH SERVICE $600..........NOW REAR END NOISES (PINIONS AND BEARINGS OUT)...DUE TO OWNERS MANUAL STATES TOWING CAPACITY 3 TIMES HIGHER THAN WHAT TRUCK CAN TOW....WAS A CHA...

LOUD REAR AXLE NOISE....BROUGHT TO DEALER.........REPLACED PINION AND CARRIER BEARINGS IN AXLE.......CAUSE WAS BECAUSE MAUFACTURER CHANGED TOW CAPACITY ON RT'S AFTER OWNERS MANUAL WAS PUBLISHED....I BOUGHT USED TRUCK AT 40,000 MILES AND HAS NO IDEA IT COULD ONLY TOW 2,000 LBS VRS OWNERS MANUAL SAID ...

LOUD REAR AXLE NOISE....BROUGHT TO DEALER.........REPLACED PINION AND CARRIER BEARINGS IN AXLE.......CAUSE WAS BECAUSE MAUFACTURER CHANGED TOW CAPACITY ON RT'S AFTER OWNERS MANUAL WAS PUBLISHED....I BOUGHT USED TRUCK AT 40,000 MILES AND HAS NO IDEA IT COULD ONLY TOW 2,000 LBS VRS OWNERS MANUAL SAID ...

FAILURE OF EQUIPMENT......MANUFACTURER DEFECT...REPLACED 3 CATALYATIC CONVERTERS ON MY 1998 DAKOTA RT.....VIN# [XXX]........COST EACH SERVICE $600..........NOW REAR END NOISES (PINIONS AND BEARINGS OUT)...DUE TO OWNERS MANUAL STATES TOWING CAPACITY 3 TIMES HIGHER THAN WHAT TRUCK CAN TOW....WAS A CHA...

LOUD REAR AXLE NOISE....BROUGHT TO DEALER.........REPLACED PINION AND CARRIER BEARINGS IN AXLE.......CAUSE WAS BECAUSE MAUFACTURER CHANGED TOW CAPACITY ON RT'S AFTER OWNERS MANUAL WAS PUBLISHED....I BOUGHT USED TRUCK AT 40,000 MILES AND HAS NO IDEA IT COULD ONLY TOW 2,000 LBS VRS OWNERS MANUAL SAID ...

LOUD REAR AXLE NOISE....BROUGHT TO DEALER.........REPLACED PINION AND CARRIER BEARINGS IN AXLE.......CAUSE WAS BECAUSE MAUFACTURER CHANGED TOW CAPACITY ON RT'S AFTER OWNERS MANUAL WAS PUBLISHED....I BOUGHT USED TRUCK AT 40,000 MILES AND HAS NO IDEA IT COULD ONLY TOW 2,000 LBS VRS OWNERS MANUAL SAID ...

WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THERE WAS A DRY SHUTTERING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PARTS WERE REPLACED. FAILURE RECURRED 3 YEARS LATER ON UPPER BALL...

WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THERE WAS A DRY SHUTTERING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PARTS WERE REPLACED. FAILURE RECURRED 3 YEARS LATER ON UPPER BALL...

WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THERE WAS A DRY SHUTTERING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PARTS WERE REPLACED. FAILURE RECURRED 3 YEARS LATER ON UPPER BALL...

WHEN TURNING OR DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THERE WAS A DRY SHUTTERING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PARTS WERE REPLACED. FAILURE RECURRED 3 YEARS LATER ON UPPER BALL...

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM THE GAS PUMP CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE FELL/DROPPED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO OBSERVE THAT THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS THE LOWER BALL JOINT. ALSO, THE LE...

(1) FRONT END MAKING A POPPING NOISE. WHEN I TURNED. TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY DEALERSHIP KEPT SAYING IT WAS BRAKE NOISE. (2)UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE, BALL JOINTS WERE RUSTED OUT, (3)ALL 4 BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE,WHEN TRUCK WAS BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

(1) FRONT END MAKING A POPPING NOISE. WHEN I TURNED. TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY DEALERSHIP KEPT SAYING IT WAS BRAKE NOISE. (2)UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE, BALL JOINTS WERE RUSTED OUT, (3)ALL 4 BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE,WHEN TRUCK WAS BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM THE GAS PUMP CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND THEN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF VEHICLE FELL/DROPPED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO OBSERVE THAT THE FRONT RIGHT LOWER BALL JOINT BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS THE LOWER BALL JOINT. ALSO, THE LE...

(1) FRONT END MAKING A POPPING NOISE. WHEN I TURNED. TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY DEALERSHIP KEPT SAYING IT WAS BRAKE NOISE. (2)UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE, BALL JOINTS WERE RUSTED OUT, (3)ALL 4 BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE,WHEN TRUCK WAS BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

(1) FRONT END MAKING A POPPING NOISE. WHEN I TURNED. TRUCK WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY DEALERSHIP KEPT SAYING IT WAS BRAKE NOISE. (2)UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE, BALL JOINTS WERE RUSTED OUT, (3)ALL 4 BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT MY EXPENSE,WHEN TRUCK WAS BARELY OUT OF WARRANTY. *JB

HEATER CORE FAILED - NOW I HAVE NO DEFROSTER AND ANTI FREEZE LEAKED ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE CARPETING CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO VACATE THE VEHICLE.*AK

I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AND A LOW PITCHED GROWL FROMN THE REAR END. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT AT 35,428 MILES THEAT IT NEEDED TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS AND A NEW DIFFERENTIAL (REAR END) . VEHICLE IS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD.*AK

I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AND A LOW PITCHED GROWL FROMN THE REAR END. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT AT 35,428 MILES THEAT IT NEEDED TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS AND A NEW DIFFERENTIAL (REAR END) . VEHICLE IS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD.*AK

HEATER CORE FAILED - NOW I HAVE NO DEFROSTER AND ANTI FREEZE LEAKED ALL OVER THE PASSENGER SIDE CARPETING CAUSING ME TO HAVE TO VACATE THE VEHICLE.*AK

I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AND A LOW PITCHED GROWL FROMN THE REAR END. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT AT 35,428 MILES THEAT IT NEEDED TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS AND A NEW DIFFERENTIAL (REAR END) . VEHICLE IS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD.*AK

I HEARD A CLICKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END AND A LOW PITCHED GROWL FROMN THE REAR END. I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE INTO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THAT AT 35,428 MILES THEAT IT NEEDED TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS AND A NEW DIFFERENTIAL (REAR END) . VEHICLE IS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD.*AK

I BOUGHT MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK IN AUGUST OF 1998 IN MARCH OF 1999 BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR BECAUSE IT WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE BRAKE BECAUSE THIS WOULD OCCUR OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING AND AT TIMES THERE WAS AN ODOR THAT SMELLED LIKE THE BRAKES WER...

PURCHASED TRUCK IN 1998 AND SINCE THEN THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED AND THE ROTOR PADS AND CALIPER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER COVERED THIS UNDER WARRANTY THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 12000 MILES AND THIS OCCURRED IN 1999. SINCE THAT TIME THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER ALSO SEIZED IN 2002. THE MILEAGE ON MY T...

PURCHASED TRUCK IN 1998 AND IN 2001 AT 48000 MILES HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT END ON BOTH SIDES AND I THINK I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN AND MILEAGE IS OVER 99000. I ALSO MADE TWO OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR BOTH FRONT CALIPERS SEIZING ON THIS WEBSITE. I WOULD HAV...

PURCHASED TRUCK IN 1998 AND IN 2001 AT 48000 MILES HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT END ON BOTH SIDES AND I THINK I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN AND MILEAGE IS OVER 99000. I ALSO MADE TWO OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR BOTH FRONT CALIPERS SEIZING ON THIS WEBSITE. I WOULD HAV...

I BOUGHT MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK IN AUGUST OF 1998 IN MARCH OF 1999 BROUGHT THE TRUCK BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR BECAUSE IT WOULD PULL TO THE LEFT. I THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE THE BRAKE BECAUSE THIS WOULD OCCUR OFF AND ON WHILE DRIVING AND AT TIMES THERE WAS AN ODOR THAT SMELLED LIKE THE BRAKES WER...

PURCHASED TRUCK IN 1998 AND SINCE THEN THE LEFT FRONT CALIPER SEIZED AND THE ROTOR PADS AND CALIPER HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER COVERED THIS UNDER WARRANTY THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 12000 MILES AND THIS OCCURRED IN 1999. SINCE THAT TIME THE RIGHT FRONT CALIPER ALSO SEIZED IN 2002. THE MILEAGE ON MY T...

PURCHASED TRUCK IN 1998 AND IN 2001 AT 48000 MILES HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT END ON BOTH SIDES AND I THINK I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN AND MILEAGE IS OVER 99000. I ALSO MADE TWO OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR BOTH FRONT CALIPERS SEIZING ON THIS WEBSITE. I WOULD HAV...

PURCHASED TRUCK IN 1998 AND IN 2001 AT 48000 MILES HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT END ON BOTH SIDES AND I THINK I AM GOING TO HAVE TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN AND MILEAGE IS OVER 99000. I ALSO MADE TWO OTHER COMPLAINTS FOR BOTH FRONT CALIPERS SEIZING ON THIS WEBSITE. I WOULD HAV...

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. DRIVER NOTICED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL A CLANKING NOISE WOULD FOLLOW. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. DRIVER NOTICED WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL A CLANKING NOISE WOULD FOLLOW. DRIVER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SEVERELY WORN . DUST BOOTS TORN AND NO GREASE FITTINGS (SUPPOSE TO BE LIFETIME LUBRICATED). REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET ONES WITH GREASE FITTINGS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 64,700 MILES . *AK

LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SEVERELY WORN . DUST BOOTS TORN AND NO GREASE FITTINGS (SUPPOSE TO BE LIFETIME LUBRICATED). REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET ONES WITH GREASE FITTINGS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 64,700 MILES . *AK

LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SEVERELY WORN . DUST BOOTS TORN AND NO GREASE FITTINGS (SUPPOSE TO BE LIFETIME LUBRICATED). REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET ONES WITH GREASE FITTINGS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 64,700 MILES . *AK

LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SEVERELY WORN . DUST BOOTS TORN AND NO GREASE FITTINGS (SUPPOSE TO BE LIFETIME LUBRICATED). REPLACED WITH AFTER MARKET ONES WITH GREASE FITTINGS. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 64,700 MILES . *AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS PREMATURELY WORN OUT DUE TO LUBRICATION BEING WASHED OUT (SAME PROBLEM AS DETAILED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000, BUT MY VEHICLE IS A 1998 MODEL AND THIS CAMPAIGN IS FOR 2000 AND NEWER).*AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS PREMATURELY WORN OUT DUE TO LUBRICATION BEING WASHED OUT (SAME PROBLEM AS DETAILED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000, BUT MY VEHICLE IS A 1998 MODEL AND THIS CAMPAIGN IS FOR 2000 AND NEWER).*AK

POPPING SOUND WAS COMING FROM LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN WITHOUT IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. HAD SERVICE WORK DONE FOR $1500. CONSIDERING THE PROBLEM IS OBVIOUSLY RELATED TO THE SAME ISSUE THAT SPARKED THE RECA...

POPPING SOUND WAS COMING FROM LEFT FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP FOUND THAT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND THE VEHICLE COULD NOT BE DRIVEN WITHOUT IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. HAD SERVICE WORK DONE FOR $1500. CONSIDERING THE PROBLEM IS OBVIOUSLY RELATED TO THE SAME ISSUE THAT SPARKED THE RECA...

WHILE MAKING A 90-DEGREE RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING LOCKS UP. AFTER A WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FELL DOWN ONTO THE STEERING LINKAGES, WHICH WAS LOCKING UP THE STEERING. TH...

WHILE MAKING A 90-DEGREE RIGHT TURN, THE STEERING LOCKS UP. AFTER A WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO UNLOCK THE STEERING. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC CONFIRMED THAT THE HEAT SHIELD FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FELL DOWN ONTO THE STEERING LINKAGES, WHICH WAS LOCKING UP THE STEERING. TH...

FAN BLOWER GOING ON AND OFF. NO DEFROST ,HEAT,AC AVAILABLE WHEN BLOWER IS OFF. SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT IS A 1998 DAKOTA. EVERYONE IS SAYING THE PROBLEM IS A RESISTOR, WHICH IS HARD TO GET TO. SEEMS AS IF THE WHOLE DASH HAS TO COME OFF TO GET TO THIS AREA. TH...

FAN BLOWER GOING ON AND OFF. NO DEFROST ,HEAT,AC AVAILABLE WHEN BLOWER IS OFF. SEEMS LIKE A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING THIS SAME PROBLEM. IT IS A 1998 DAKOTA. EVERYONE IS SAYING THE PROBLEM IS A RESISTOR, WHICH IS HARD TO GET TO. SEEMS AS IF THE WHOLE DASH HAS TO COME OFF TO GET TO THIS AREA. TH...

DODGE DAKOTA 1998 FRONT END HAS FAILED. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE RECALL INFO DOESN'T INCLUDE THE '98 MODEL YEAR. THE VEHICLES FRONT WHEEL COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF AT ANYTIME BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE SO BAD. *BF *JB

CONSUMER NOTICED FRONT TIRE ON DAKOTA WAS HAVING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS DUE TO FRONT BALL JOINTS. *BF THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED

DODGE DAKOTA 1998 FRONT END HAS FAILED. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE RECALL INFO DOESN'T INCLUDE THE '98 MODEL YEAR. THE VEHICLES FRONT WHEEL COULD HAVE FALLEN OFF AT ANYTIME BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE SO BAD. *BF *JB

CONSUMER NOTICED FRONT TIRE ON DAKOTA WAS HAVING ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS DUE TO FRONT BALL JOINTS. *BF THE TECHNICIAN INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED

BAD BALL JOINTS ON 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, VIN [XXX], 41,300 MILES, DISCOVERED AT PA STATE ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION.*AK UPDATED 07/24/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

1998 DODGE/DAKOTA HAS SAME PROBLEM AS 2000-2003. UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY ARE YOU EXCLUDING 1998 WHEN THE PROBLEM EXISTED IN THE 1998. *BF

BAD BALL JOINTS ON 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT, VIN [XXX], 41,300 MILES, DISCOVERED AT PA STATE ANNUAL SAFETY INSPECTION.*AK UPDATED 07/24/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

1998 DODGE/DAKOTA HAS SAME PROBLEM AS 2000-2003. UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY ARE YOU EXCLUDING 1998 WHEN THE PROBLEM EXISTED IN THE 1998. *BF

HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS.*AK

HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS.*AK

HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS.*AK

HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS.*AK

HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS.*AK

HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS AND OUTER TIE ROD ENDS.*AK

1. EXCESSIVE DRIFTING BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE I WAS DRIVING IN . UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. 2. SERVICE TECH SAID THAT I WAS LUCKY A WHEEL DIDN'T COME OF WHILE DRIVING. 3. REPLACEMENT OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DOKOTA SPORT.*AK

1. EXCESSIVE DRIFTING BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE I WAS DRIVING IN . UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. 2. SERVICE TECH SAID THAT I WAS LUCKY A WHEEL DIDN'T COME OF WHILE DRIVING. 3. REPLACEMENT OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DOKOTA SPORT.*AK

1. EXCESSIVE DRIFTING BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE I WAS DRIVING IN . UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. 2. SERVICE TECH SAID THAT I WAS LUCKY A WHEEL DIDN'T COME OF WHILE DRIVING. 3. REPLACEMENT OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DOKOTA SPORT.*AK

1. EXCESSIVE DRIFTING BACK AND FORTH IN THE LANE I WAS DRIVING IN . UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. 2. SERVICE TECH SAID THAT I WAS LUCKY A WHEEL DIDN'T COME OF WHILE DRIVING. 3. REPLACEMENT OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DOKOTA SPORT.*AK

I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA 4X4, MAKING SUSPICIOUS NOISES IN FRONT END. TOOK TO ALIGNMENT SHOP WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT BADLY, AS , ACCORDING TO SHOP OWNER, THE WEAR WAS SO EXTENSIVE THAT THE TRUCK WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. TRUCK WAS REPAIRED ON 12/01/ 2004. THIS...

I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA 4X4, MAKING SUSPICIOUS NOISES IN FRONT END. TOOK TO ALIGNMENT SHOP WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT BADLY, AS , ACCORDING TO SHOP OWNER, THE WEAR WAS SO EXTENSIVE THAT THE TRUCK WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. TRUCK WAS REPAIRED ON 12/01/ 2004. THIS...

I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA 4X4, MAKING SUSPICIOUS NOISES IN FRONT END. TOOK TO ALIGNMENT SHOP WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT BADLY, AS , ACCORDING TO SHOP OWNER, THE WEAR WAS SO EXTENSIVE THAT THE TRUCK WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. TRUCK WAS REPAIRED ON 12/01/ 2004. THIS...

I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA 4X4, MAKING SUSPICIOUS NOISES IN FRONT END. TOOK TO ALIGNMENT SHOP WHERE I WAS TOLD THAT ALL BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS NEEDED REPLACEMENT BADLY, AS , ACCORDING TO SHOP OWNER, THE WEAR WAS SO EXTENSIVE THAT THE TRUCK WAS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. TRUCK WAS REPAIRED ON 12/01/ 2004. THIS...

I HAVE REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS TWICE NOW ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS. ON A RECENT VISIT TO MY MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, I WAS ADVISED THAT I WILL AGAIN NEED TO REPLACE MY BALL JOINTS AND THAT ONE IN PARTICULAR WAS CLOSE TO FAILURE AND WAS UNSAFE. IN HIS WORDS: "YOU GOT LUCKY...

I HAVE REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS TWICE NOW ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS. ON A RECENT VISIT TO MY MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, I WAS ADVISED THAT I WILL AGAIN NEED TO REPLACE MY BALL JOINTS AND THAT ONE IN PARTICULAR WAS CLOSE TO FAILURE AND WAS UNSAFE. IN HIS WORDS: "YOU GOT LUCKY...

I HAVE 61000 MILES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN I GOT MY TIRES ROTATED I WAS SHOWN THAT MY UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE WORN OUT. I HAD HEARD A "CHUNKING" NOISE WHEN I TURNED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY ARE FAILING WITH SO LITTLE MILEAGE ON MY TRUCK. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION ON DECEMBER ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

I HAVE REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS TWICE NOW ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS. ON A RECENT VISIT TO MY MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, I WAS ADVISED THAT I WILL AGAIN NEED TO REPLACE MY BALL JOINTS AND THAT ONE IN PARTICULAR WAS CLOSE TO FAILURE AND WAS UNSAFE. IN HIS WORDS: "YOU GOT LUCKY...

I HAVE REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS TWICE NOW ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA IN THE PAST FOUR YEARS. ON A RECENT VISIT TO MY MECHANIC FOR AN OIL CHANGE, I WAS ADVISED THAT I WILL AGAIN NEED TO REPLACE MY BALL JOINTS AND THAT ONE IN PARTICULAR WAS CLOSE TO FAILURE AND WAS UNSAFE. IN HIS WORDS: "YOU GOT LUCKY...

I HAVE 61000 MILES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN I GOT MY TIRES ROTATED I WAS SHOWN THAT MY UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE WORN OUT. I HAD HEARD A "CHUNKING" NOISE WHEN I TURNED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY ARE FAILING WITH SO LITTLE MILEAGE ON MY TRUCK. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION ON DECEMBER ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, VIN [XXX]. WE HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, BEGINNING IN THE SECOND YEAR OF OUR LEASE. DURING THE PAST FOUR YEARS, WE HAVE SPENT APPROXIMATELY $9,000 ON VEHICLE REPAIRS INCLUDING A NEW TRANSMISSION, NEW ENGINE, NEW STARTER, NEW WHEEL BARING, ...

MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 5.2L CLUB CAB TRUCK HAD THE FRONT BALL JOINTS FAIL ON ME. I KNOW THERE IS NOW A RECALL FOR 2000 TO CURRENT MODELS, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE 98? IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE 89000 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. *JB

MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 5.2L CLUB CAB TRUCK HAD THE FRONT BALL JOINTS FAIL ON ME. I KNOW THERE IS NOW A RECALL FOR 2000 TO CURRENT MODELS, BUT WHAT ABOUT THE 98? IT'S THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAVE 89000 MILES ON IT CURRENTLY. *JB

DURING INSPECTION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DRIVER/PASSENGER UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. *AK

DURING INSPECTION CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DRIVER/PASSENGER UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM. *AK

CONSUMER STATED UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE PROTECTIVE COATING BROKE, WHICH ALLOWED DIRT ONTO THE BALL JOINTS. *AK......ALSO, DEALER REPLACED WHEEL BEARING, AND PERFORMED THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *AK

CONSUMER STATED UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE PROTECTIVE COATING BROKE, WHICH ALLOWED DIRT ONTO THE BALL JOINTS. *AK......ALSO, DEALER REPLACED WHEEL BEARING, AND PERFORMED THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *AK

CONSUMER STATED UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE PROTECTIVE COATING BROKE, WHICH ALLOWED DIRT ONTO THE BALL JOINTS. *AK......ALSO, DEALER REPLACED WHEEL BEARING, AND PERFORMED THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *AK

CONSUMER STATED UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE PROTECTIVE COATING BROKE, WHICH ALLOWED DIRT ONTO THE BALL JOINTS. *AK......ALSO, DEALER REPLACED WHEEL BEARING, AND PERFORMED THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *AK

CONSUMER STATED UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE PROTECTIVE COATING BROKE, WHICH ALLOWED DIRT ONTO THE BALL JOINTS. *AK......ALSO, DEALER REPLACED WHEEL BEARING, AND PERFORMED THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *AK

CONSUMER STATED UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. THE PROTECTIVE COATING BROKE, WHICH ALLOWED DIRT ONTO THE BALL JOINTS. *AK......ALSO, DEALER REPLACED WHEEL BEARING, AND PERFORMED THROTTLE BODY SERVICE. *AK

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF, AND THE FRONT END COLLAPSED. *AK

WHILE PULLING INTO THE DRIVEWAY UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF, AND THE FRONT END COLLAPSED. *AK

1 - TOOK THE DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK IN TO HAVE THE SNOW TIRES PUT ON AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS WHERE READY TO FAIL. THE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP THEN REPLACED THE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

1 - TOOK THE DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK IN TO HAVE THE SNOW TIRES PUT ON AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS WHERE READY TO FAIL. THE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP THEN REPLACED THE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AND THE INNER & OUTER TIE ROD ENDS NEED REPLACING ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. SINCE THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 DAKOTAS & DURANGOS AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING FOR 1998 DURANGOS, I WONDER IF THERE IS MERIT TO MY 1998 DAKOTA FAILURE AND...

MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AND THE INNER & OUTER TIE ROD ENDS NEED REPLACING ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. SINCE THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 DAKOTAS & DURANGOS AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING FOR 1998 DURANGOS, I WONDER IF THERE IS MERIT TO MY 1998 DAKOTA FAILURE AND...

MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AND THE INNER & OUTER TIE ROD ENDS NEED REPLACING ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. SINCE THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 DAKOTAS & DURANGOS AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING FOR 1998 DURANGOS, I WONDER IF THERE IS MERIT TO MY 1998 DAKOTA FAILURE AND...

SIR, I JUST READ ON THE INTERNET WHERE CHRYSLER IS RECALLING THE DODGE DAKOTA GOING ALONG WITH THE GOVERNMENTS RECOMMENDATION. I UNDERSTAND THEY ARE ONLY GOING BACK TO THE 2000 MODELS. WELL, I HAVE AN 1998 MODEL THAT'S GOING THROUGH THE SAME THINGS. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE GONE BAD THE STEERING HAS GO...

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND SUDDENLY CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT, AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

1 - TOOK THE DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK IN TO HAVE THE SNOW TIRES PUT ON AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS WHERE READY TO FAIL. THE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP THEN REPLACED THE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

1 - TOOK THE DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK IN TO HAVE THE SNOW TIRES PUT ON AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS WHERE READY TO FAIL. THE AUTOMOTIVE SHOP THEN REPLACED THE UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED...

MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AND THE INNER & OUTER TIE ROD ENDS NEED REPLACING ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. SINCE THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 DAKOTAS & DURANGOS AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING FOR 1998 DURANGOS, I WONDER IF THERE IS MERIT TO MY 1998 DAKOTA FAILURE AND...

MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AND THE INNER & OUTER TIE ROD ENDS NEED REPLACING ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. SINCE THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 DAKOTAS & DURANGOS AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING FOR 1998 DURANGOS, I WONDER IF THERE IS MERIT TO MY 1998 DAKOTA FAILURE AND...

MY MECHANIC INFORMED ME THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AND THE INNER & OUTER TIE ROD ENDS NEED REPLACING ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. SINCE THERE IS CURRENTLY A RECALL FOR 2000-2003 DAKOTAS & DURANGOS AND A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT PENDING FOR 1998 DURANGOS, I WONDER IF THERE IS MERIT TO MY 1998 DAKOTA FAILURE AND...

SIR, I JUST READ ON THE INTERNET WHERE CHRYSLER IS RECALLING THE DODGE DAKOTA GOING ALONG WITH THE GOVERNMENTS RECOMMENDATION. I UNDERSTAND THEY ARE ONLY GOING BACK TO THE 2000 MODELS. WELL, I HAVE AN 1998 MODEL THAT'S GOING THROUGH THE SAME THINGS. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE GONE BAD THE STEERING HAS GO...

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH VEHICLE SWERVED TO THE RIGHT AND SUDDENLY CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT, AND THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

BALL JOINTS HAVE BEGUN TO FAIL..ONLY 64,000 MILES ON VEHICLE...57,000 AT THE TIME PROBLEM STARTED...KNOW THERE IS A RECALLL FOR 2000 AND HIGHER MODELS...BUT FEAR THIS IS A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN KNOWN IN EARLIER MODELS AS WELL....DEALER WILL FIX, BUT NOT PAY, AND HAVE NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THERE IS ...

WHILE MAKING A TURN THE TIRE RUBBED THE WHEEL WELL. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *TC *JB

A RECENT RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DODGE DAKOTAS AND DURANGO ONLY INCLUDED THE MODEL YEARS OF 2000-2004 FOR FAILED BALL JOINTS AND WHEELS FALLING OFF. THIS COMPLIANT IS TO NOTIFIY THE NHTSA THAT EARLY MODEL YEARS ALSO EXPERIENCE THE SAMPLE PROBLEM. IN 2001, MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAD THE RIGHT FRONT W...

A RECENT RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DODGE DAKOTAS AND DURANGO ONLY INCLUDED THE MODEL YEARS OF 2000-2004 FOR FAILED BALL JOINTS AND WHEELS FALLING OFF. THIS COMPLIANT IS TO NOTIFIY THE NHTSA THAT EARLY MODEL YEARS ALSO EXPERIENCE THE SAMPLE PROBLEM. IN 2001, MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAD THE RIGHT FRONT W...

DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM AN ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN. *TC *JB

BALL JOINTS HAVE BEGUN TO FAIL..ONLY 64,000 MILES ON VEHICLE...57,000 AT THE TIME PROBLEM STARTED...KNOW THERE IS A RECALLL FOR 2000 AND HIGHER MODELS...BUT FEAR THIS IS A BIGGER PROBLEM THAN KNOWN IN EARLIER MODELS AS WELL....DEALER WILL FIX, BUT NOT PAY, AND HAVE NO EXPLANATION AS TO WHY THERE IS ...

WHILE MAKING A TURN THE TIRE RUBBED THE WHEEL WELL. *NM THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. *TC *JB

A RECENT RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DODGE DAKOTAS AND DURANGO ONLY INCLUDED THE MODEL YEARS OF 2000-2004 FOR FAILED BALL JOINTS AND WHEELS FALLING OFF. THIS COMPLIANT IS TO NOTIFIY THE NHTSA THAT EARLY MODEL YEARS ALSO EXPERIENCE THE SAMPLE PROBLEM. IN 2001, MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAD THE RIGHT FRONT W...

A RECENT RECALL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DODGE DAKOTAS AND DURANGO ONLY INCLUDED THE MODEL YEARS OF 2000-2004 FOR FAILED BALL JOINTS AND WHEELS FALLING OFF. THIS COMPLIANT IS TO NOTIFIY THE NHTSA THAT EARLY MODEL YEARS ALSO EXPERIENCE THE SAMPLE PROBLEM. IN 2001, MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAD THE RIGHT FRONT W...

DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM AN ALIGNMENT BECAUSE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN. *TC *JB

MY UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AT 56,000 MILES. WHY ARE THE 98 AND 99 DODGE DAKOTA'S NOT BEING COVERED UNDER THE SAME RECALL. THAT IS UN-ACCEPTABLE AS THEY HAVE THE EXACT SAME BALL JOINT IN THEM. *JB

MY UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED IN MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AT 56,000 MILES. WHY ARE THE 98 AND 99 DODGE DAKOTA'S NOT BEING COVERED UNDER THE SAME RECALL. THAT IS UN-ACCEPTABLE AS THEY HAVE THE EXACT SAME BALL JOINT IN THEM. *JB

MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4X2 PICKUP HAS 74000 MILES ON IT. THE TRUCK RECENTLY DEVELOPED A LOUD SQUEAK IN THE AREA AROUND THE FRONT DRIVER'S-SIDE WHEEL. THIS SQUEAK WAS TRACED TO THE SWAY BAR AND ANTI-SWAY ROD. THE BUSHINGS IN THIS AREA OF THE TRUCK ARE POORLY DESIGNED AND PRONE TO FAILURE. A CHECK...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, CURRENT MILEAGE:426,000. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARMS TWICE. BALL JOINTS UNAVAILABLE, REQUIRING ENTIRE A-ARM REPLACEMENT. BUMMER. *JB

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, CURRENT MILEAGE:426,000. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARMS TWICE. BALL JOINTS UNAVAILABLE, REQUIRING ENTIRE A-ARM REPLACEMENT. BUMMER. *JB

MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4X2 PICKUP HAS 74000 MILES ON IT. THE TRUCK RECENTLY DEVELOPED A LOUD SQUEAK IN THE AREA AROUND THE FRONT DRIVER'S-SIDE WHEEL. THIS SQUEAK WAS TRACED TO THE SWAY BAR AND ANTI-SWAY ROD. THE BUSHINGS IN THIS AREA OF THE TRUCK ARE POORLY DESIGNED AND PRONE TO FAILURE. A CHECK...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, CURRENT MILEAGE:426,000. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARMS TWICE. BALL JOINTS UNAVAILABLE, REQUIRING ENTIRE A-ARM REPLACEMENT. BUMMER. *JB

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, CURRENT MILEAGE:426,000. HAVE HAD TO REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARMS TWICE. BALL JOINTS UNAVAILABLE, REQUIRING ENTIRE A-ARM REPLACEMENT. BUMMER. *JB

I'VE SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY PLIGHT PREVIOUSLY BUT I HAVE ANOTHER EPISODE TO REPORT. MY FIRST COMPLAINT (LAST YEAR) DETAILED PROBLEMS WITH MY 98' DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE SUBSTANDARD TO SAY THE LEAST AND ARE ACTUALLY DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. MY TRUCK HAS LESS THA...

I'VE SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY PLIGHT PREVIOUSLY BUT I HAVE ANOTHER EPISODE TO REPORT. MY FIRST COMPLAINT (LAST YEAR) DETAILED PROBLEMS WITH MY 98' DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE SUBSTANDARD TO SAY THE LEAST AND ARE ACTUALLY DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. MY TRUCK HAS LESS THA...

THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO, AND IN SUPPORT OF, THE RECCOMMENDED RECALL OF DODGE DAKOTAS. I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA AND RECENTLY HAD WORK DONE (JULY '04) ON THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF POPPING NOISES FROM THE FRONT END WHEN BACKING OUT AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND A DEFI...

THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO, AND IN SUPPORT OF, THE RECCOMMENDED RECALL OF DODGE DAKOTAS. I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA AND RECENTLY HAD WORK DONE (JULY '04) ON THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF POPPING NOISES FROM THE FRONT END WHEN BACKING OUT AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND A DEFI...

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE IN 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD. QUERY: WHY ISN'T THE RECALL RE. BALL JOINTS COVERING DAKOTAS MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO 2000? MINE EXPERIENCED LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE AT 30,000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT WILL CAUSE REPEATING BALL JOINT FAIL...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FROM A GOODYEAR DEALER. THEY TOLD ME AT THIS TIME THAT ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY BAD. ONE UPPER BALL JOINT HAD ABOUT AN INCH TO AN INCH AND A QUARTER. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AT MY EXPENSE TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED TO TRUCK AND AN EXTENDED W...

I'VE SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY PLIGHT PREVIOUSLY BUT I HAVE ANOTHER EPISODE TO REPORT. MY FIRST COMPLAINT (LAST YEAR) DETAILED PROBLEMS WITH MY 98' DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE SUBSTANDARD TO SAY THE LEAST AND ARE ACTUALLY DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. MY TRUCK HAS LESS THA...

I'VE SUBMITTED A COMPLAINT ABOUT MY PLIGHT PREVIOUSLY BUT I HAVE ANOTHER EPISODE TO REPORT. MY FIRST COMPLAINT (LAST YEAR) DETAILED PROBLEMS WITH MY 98' DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. THE BALL JOINTS ON THIS VEHICLE ARE SUBSTANDARD TO SAY THE LEAST AND ARE ACTUALLY DOWNRIGHT DANGEROUS. MY TRUCK HAS LESS THA...

THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO, AND IN SUPPORT OF, THE RECCOMMENDED RECALL OF DODGE DAKOTAS. I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA AND RECENTLY HAD WORK DONE (JULY '04) ON THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF POPPING NOISES FROM THE FRONT END WHEN BACKING OUT AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND A DEFI...

THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO, AND IN SUPPORT OF, THE RECCOMMENDED RECALL OF DODGE DAKOTAS. I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA AND RECENTLY HAD WORK DONE (JULY '04) ON THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF POPPING NOISES FROM THE FRONT END WHEN BACKING OUT AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND A DEFI...

LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE IN 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD. QUERY: WHY ISN'T THE RECALL RE. BALL JOINTS COVERING DAKOTAS MANUFACTURED PRIOR TO 2000? MINE EXPERIENCED LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE AT 30,000 MILES AND I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER THAT THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT THAT WILL CAUSE REPEATING BALL JOINT FAIL...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FROM A GOODYEAR DEALER. THEY TOLD ME AT THIS TIME THAT ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY BAD. ONE UPPER BALL JOINT HAD ABOUT AN INCH TO AN INCH AND A QUARTER. I HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED AT MY EXPENSE TO THE DEALER WHERE I PURCHASED TO TRUCK AND AN EXTENDED W...

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT COMPLETELY AT 27,000 MILES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A CONSISTENT RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING SUSPESION AREA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PLAY INSIDE THE BALL JOINT WAS SEVERE. *TC

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT COMPLETELY AT 27,000 MILES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A CONSISTENT RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING SUSPESION AREA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PLAY INSIDE THE BALL JOINT WAS SEVERE. *TC

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT COMPLETELY AT 27,000 MILES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A CONSISTENT RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING SUSPESION AREA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PLAY INSIDE THE BALL JOINT WAS SEVERE. *TC

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT COMPLETELY AT 27,000 MILES. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT A CONSISTENT RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING SUSPESION AREA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE PLAY INSIDE THE BALL JOINT WAS SEVERE. *TC

CONSUMER STATED UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

CONSUMER STATED UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. REPORTED BY REPAIR SHOP WHEN ASKED TO PERFORM A FRONT ALLIGNMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT TEY HAVE NEVER SEEN A WORSE CASE OF WORN OUT BALL JOINTS. THEY TOLD ME THAT AN ALLIGNMENT CANNOT BE PERFORMED WITHOUT THE BALL JOINT REPALCEMENT. FRON END IS LOOSE ...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. REPORTED BY REPAIR SHOP WHEN ASKED TO PERFORM A FRONT ALLIGNMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT TEY HAVE NEVER SEEN A WORSE CASE OF WORN OUT BALL JOINTS. THEY TOLD ME THAT AN ALLIGNMENT CANNOT BE PERFORMED WITHOUT THE BALL JOINT REPALCEMENT. FRON END IS LOOSE ...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. REPORTED BY REPAIR SHOP WHEN ASKED TO PERFORM A FRONT ALLIGNMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT TEY HAVE NEVER SEEN A WORSE CASE OF WORN OUT BALL JOINTS. THEY TOLD ME THAT AN ALLIGNMENT CANNOT BE PERFORMED WITHOUT THE BALL JOINT REPALCEMENT. FRON END IS LOOSE ...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE. REPORTED BY REPAIR SHOP WHEN ASKED TO PERFORM A FRONT ALLIGNMENT. I WAS TOLD THAT TEY HAVE NEVER SEEN A WORSE CASE OF WORN OUT BALL JOINTS. THEY TOLD ME THAT AN ALLIGNMENT CANNOT BE PERFORMED WITHOUT THE BALL JOINT REPALCEMENT. FRON END IS LOOSE ...

I STARTED TO NOTICE A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CLUB CAB. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO AN INDEPENDANT GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE IN DESPARATE NEED OF REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT THE BALL JOINT...

I STARTED TO NOTICE A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CLUB CAB. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO AN INDEPENDANT GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE IN DESPARATE NEED OF REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT THE BALL JOINT...

I STARTED TO NOTICE A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CLUB CAB. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO AN INDEPENDANT GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE IN DESPARATE NEED OF REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT THE BALL JOINT...

I STARTED TO NOTICE A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DRIVERS SIDE FRONT WHEEL WELL ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SLT CLUB CAB. I TOOK MY TRUCK TO AN INDEPENDANT GARAGE AND WAS TOLD THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE IN DESPARATE NEED OF REPLACEMENT. I WAS TOLD BY THE ASE CERTIFIED MECHANIC THAT THE BALL JOINT...

LEFT AND RIGHT BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FAILED WITH ONLY 46,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO PASS ITS STATE SAFETY INSPECTION.*AK

LEFT AND RIGHT BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FAILED WITH ONLY 46,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO PASS ITS STATE SAFETY INSPECTION.*AK

LEFT AND RIGHT BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FAILED WITH ONLY 46,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO PASS ITS STATE SAFETY INSPECTION.*AK

LEFT AND RIGHT BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FAILED WITH ONLY 46,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. I HAD TO REPLACE THEM IN ORDER FOR THE TRUCK TO PASS ITS STATE SAFETY INSPECTION.*AK

BALL JOINT PROBLEM WITH 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I HAVE HAD SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM, HEAVY CLUNKING IN FRONT RIGHT, FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. I WENT TO THE DEALER BELIEVING IT WAS AN UPPER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. I EVEN ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THE UPPERS. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS LOWER BALL JOINTS AND I PAID...

BALL JOINT PROBLEM WITH 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I HAVE HAD SYMPTOMS OF THE PROBLEM, HEAVY CLUNKING IN FRONT RIGHT, FOR ABOUT A YEAR NOW. I WENT TO THE DEALER BELIEVING IT WAS AN UPPER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. I EVEN ASKED THEM TO REPLACE THE UPPERS. DEALER DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS LOWER BALL JOINTS AND I PAID...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ONGOING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FOR 3 YEARS WHICH BECAME WORSE WITHIN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. THE RPMS REVVED VERY HIGH WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT INTO SECOND GEAR AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP POSITION. WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD IMM...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT AN ONGOING AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEM FOR 3 YEARS WHICH BECAME WORSE WITHIN THE LAST 2 WEEKS. THE RPMS REVVED VERY HIGH WHEN THE VEHICLE WENT INTO SECOND GEAR AFTER ACCELERATING FROM A COMPLETE STOP POSITION. WHEN THIS OCCURRED CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OFF THE ROAD IMM...

AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO A REPAIR SHOP, THE BALL JOINTS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AFTER ONLY 40K MILES. *JB *SC

AFTER TAKING THE VEHICLE INTO A REPAIR SHOP, THE BALL JOINTS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT AFTER ONLY 40K MILES. *JB *SC

MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4WD 5.2 AUTO HAS A LOUD SQUEAK IN THE SUSPENSION AREA. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND ASKED THAT THEY MAKE SURE THEY LUBRICATE ALL AREAS. THE TECH TOLD ME MY BALL JOINT WAS THE PROBLEM AND THAT IT NEEDS REPLACED. HE TOLD ME THAT DODGE HAD A RECALL ON THEM. I...

MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4WD 5.2 AUTO HAS A LOUD SQUEAK IN THE SUSPENSION AREA. I TOOK THE TRUCK TO GET AN OIL CHANGE AND ASKED THAT THEY MAKE SURE THEY LUBRICATE ALL AREAS. THE TECH TOLD ME MY BALL JOINT WAS THE PROBLEM AND THAT IT NEEDS REPLACED. HE TOLD ME THAT DODGE HAD A RECALL ON THEM. I...

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS NEEDS TO REPLACED DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR.*AK

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS NEEDS TO REPLACED DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR.*AK

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS NEEDS TO REPLACED DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR.*AK

THERE IS A SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE DRIVING. DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT ALL 4 BALL JOINTS NEEDS TO REPLACED DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR.*AK

THE VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 29,045MI ON IT. *JB (RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER BALL JOINTS) THERE WAS EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TO BE WORN WITHIN EXCESS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD NOT BE ALIGNED. *SC

THE VEHICLE HAD TO HAVE BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS ONLY 29,045MI ON IT. *JB (RIGHT AND LEFT LOWER BALL JOINTS) THERE WAS EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS TO BE WORN WITHIN EXCESS OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND COULD NOT BE ALIGNED. *SC

DISCOVERED UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION; ABNORMAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS. *JB

DISCOVERED UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION; ABNORMAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS. *JB

DISCOVERED UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION; ABNORMAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS. *JB

DISCOVERED UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION; ABNORMAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS. *JB

DISCOVERED UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION; ABNORMAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS. *JB

DISCOVERED UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION; ABNORMAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS. *JB

DISCOVERED UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION; ABNORMAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS. *JB

DISCOVERED UPON VEHICLE INSPECTION; ABNORMAL WEAR TO FRONT TIRES, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS, UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS. *JB

LOW MILES ON DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *BF

LOW MILES ON DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *BF

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT THE STEERLING LOCKED UP AND WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A FIELD BEFORE STOPPING. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE IF THERE HAD BEEN OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED.*AK MECHANIC HAS RECOMENDED THAT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING COMPO...

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO TURN RIGHT THE STEERLING LOCKED UP AND WAS NOT ABLE TO TURN. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO GO OFF OF THE ROAD AND INTO A FIELD BEFORE STOPPING. THIS COULD HAVE BEEN A LOT WORSE IF THERE HAD BEEN OTHER VEHICLES INVOLVED.*AK MECHANIC HAS RECOMENDED THAT ALL OF THE FOLLOWING COMPO...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A SQUEAKING/POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

I WENT IN TO GET MY TRUCK ALIGNED BECAUSE THE OUTER END OF MY TIRES ARE WOREN. HOWEVER, I WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JIONTS WERE WORN OUT AND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH DAKOTAS. I AM LOOKING INTO FIXING THEM BUT IF THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL BE RECALLED I WOULD LIKE THE MAN...

I WENT IN TO GET MY TRUCK ALIGNED BECAUSE THE OUTER END OF MY TIRES ARE WOREN. HOWEVER, I WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JIONTS WERE WORN OUT AND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH DAKOTAS. I AM LOOKING INTO FIXING THEM BUT IF THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL BE RECALLED I WOULD LIKE THE MAN...

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, A SQUEAKING/POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

I WENT IN TO GET MY TRUCK ALIGNED BECAUSE THE OUTER END OF MY TIRES ARE WOREN. HOWEVER, I WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JIONTS WERE WORN OUT AND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH DAKOTAS. I AM LOOKING INTO FIXING THEM BUT IF THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL BE RECALLED I WOULD LIKE THE MAN...

I WENT IN TO GET MY TRUCK ALIGNED BECAUSE THE OUTER END OF MY TIRES ARE WOREN. HOWEVER, I WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JIONTS WERE WORN OUT AND THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH DAKOTAS. I AM LOOKING INTO FIXING THEM BUT IF THEY ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL BE RECALLED I WOULD LIKE THE MAN...

WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

OWNER SAYS THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE AFTER ONLY 53,000MI. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS BROKEN PIECES OF DISC. OWNER FEELS THAT WHAT HAPPENED WAS TO PREMATURE BASED ON THE MILAGE OF THE VEHICLE. PROVIDE FURTHE...

OWNER SAYS THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL WENT OUT ON THE VEHICLE AFTER ONLY 53,000MI. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED BRAND NEW. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THERE WAS BROKEN PIECES OF DISC. OWNER FEELS THAT WHAT HAPPENED WAS TO PREMATURE BASED ON THE MILAGE OF THE VEHICLE. PROVIDE FURTHE...

THE RUBBER BOOT ON ALL 4 BALL JOINTS SHREDDED AND ALL OF THE GREASE WAS LOST AND WASHED OUT. *AK *SC *JB

THE RUBBER BOOT ON ALL 4 BALL JOINTS SHREDDED AND ALL OF THE GREASE WAS LOST AND WASHED OUT. *AK *SC *JB

THE RUBBER BOOT ON ALL 4 BALL JOINTS SHREDDED AND ALL OF THE GREASE WAS LOST AND WASHED OUT. *AK *SC *JB

THE RUBBER BOOT ON ALL 4 BALL JOINTS SHREDDED AND ALL OF THE GREASE WAS LOST AND WASHED OUT. *AK *SC *JB

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK *TC

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK *TC

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK *TC

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK *TC

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK *TC

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK *TC

FRONT END NOISE. EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND FREQUENT FRONT END ALLIGNMENTS. 2 LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILURE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

FRONT END NOISE. EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR AND FREQUENT FRONT END ALLIGNMENTS. 2 LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILURE REQUIRES REPLACEMENT REPLACEMENT OF FAULTY LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE APPLYING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL VEHICLE FAILED TO MOVE. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LURCHED FORWARD AFTER SHIFTING OUT OF PARK OR NEUTRAL. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND LURCHED FORWARD AFTER SHIFTING OUT OF PARK OR NEUTRAL. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM

WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM

VEHICLE LEAKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. AFTER SEARCHING FOR THE LEAK SPOTTED THE SOURCE UNDER THE FRONT DASH.*AK

VEHICLE LEAKS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. AFTER SEARCHING FOR THE LEAK SPOTTED THE SOURCE UNDER THE FRONT DASH.*AK

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RELATED FAILURE, BUT A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT HAS GONE UNFIXED BY CHRYSLER CORPORATION, ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOPS IN MY AREA. I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 65,000 MILES. I'M THE 2ND OWNER. VIN# [XXX]. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE A/C EVAPORATOR. ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOPS IN LOUISVILLE...

THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RELATED FAILURE, BUT A KNOWN PROBLEM THAT HAS GONE UNFIXED BY CHRYSLER CORPORATION, ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOPS IN MY AREA. I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 65,000 MILES. I'M THE 2ND OWNER. VIN# [XXX]. THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE A/C EVAPORATOR. ACCORDING TO REPAIR SHOPS IN LOUISVILLE...

AT 50K MILES THE FRONT END WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WAS BECOMING QUITE DANGEROUS. NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITIES. BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE PRETTY MUCH DESTROYED. AFTER 1300$ TO FIX THE FRONT END FOUND THAT THE STEERING WORM GEAR IS ALSO WORN OUT. STEERING IS STILL DANGEROUS....

AT 50K MILES THE FRONT END WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WAS BECOMING QUITE DANGEROUS. NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITIES. BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE PRETTY MUCH DESTROYED. AFTER 1300$ TO FIX THE FRONT END FOUND THAT THE STEERING WORM GEAR IS ALSO WORN OUT. STEERING IS STILL DANGEROUS....

AT 50K MILES THE FRONT END WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WAS BECOMING QUITE DANGEROUS. NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITIES. BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE PRETTY MUCH DESTROYED. AFTER 1300$ TO FIX THE FRONT END FOUND THAT THE STEERING WORM GEAR IS ALSO WORN OUT. STEERING IS STILL DANGEROUS....

AT 50K MILES THE FRONT END WAS EXTREMELY LOOSE AND STEERING CONTROL WAS BECOMING QUITE DANGEROUS. NO OFF ROAD ACTIVITIES. BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE PRETTY MUCH DESTROYED. AFTER 1300$ TO FIX THE FRONT END FOUND THAT THE STEERING WORM GEAR IS ALSO WORN OUT. STEERING IS STILL DANGEROUS....

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN WHEN APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE MAIN BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR BROKE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONSUMER CROSSED A RED LIGHT, BUT REACHED THE OTHER SIDE BEFORE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *AK ...

PURCHASE OF USED 98 DAKOTA ON 8/14-04, NOISE IN FRONT END, RETURNED TO USED CAR DEALER, BAD BALL JOINTS, REPLACED BAD PARTS.*AK

PURCHASE OF USED 98 DAKOTA ON 8/14-04, NOISE IN FRONT END, RETURNED TO USED CAR DEALER, BAD BALL JOINTS, REPLACED BAD PARTS.*AK

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SLOW DOWN WHEN APPROACHING A RED LIGHT, THE MAIN BRAKE LINE RUNNING FROM THE FRONT TO THE REAR BROKE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THIS RESULTED IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. THE CONSUMER CROSSED A RED LIGHT, BUT REACHED THE OTHER SIDE BEFORE ONCOMING TRAFFIC. *AK ...

PURCHASE OF USED 98 DAKOTA ON 8/14-04, NOISE IN FRONT END, RETURNED TO USED CAR DEALER, BAD BALL JOINTS, REPLACED BAD PARTS.*AK

PURCHASE OF USED 98 DAKOTA ON 8/14-04, NOISE IN FRONT END, RETURNED TO USED CAR DEALER, BAD BALL JOINTS, REPLACED BAD PARTS.*AK

BALL JOINTS, FRONT UPPER, AND LOWER WORE OUT, AND WERE VERY LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK

BALL JOINTS, FRONT UPPER, AND LOWER WORE OUT, AND WERE VERY LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK

BALL JOINTS, FRONT UPPER, AND LOWER WORE OUT, AND WERE VERY LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK

BALL JOINTS, FRONT UPPER, AND LOWER WORE OUT, AND WERE VERY LOOSE. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTED. *AK

THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN A DISCUSSION WITH THE DEALER REPRESENTATIVE, I WAS TOLD TO RETAIN MY BILL SINCE ALTHOUGH THERE HAD NOT YET BEEN A RECALL, THERE MAY BE ONE IN THE FUTURE. FROM THIS CONVERSATION, IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM AS HAS BEEN INDICATE...

THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN A DISCUSSION WITH THE DEALER REPRESENTATIVE, I WAS TOLD TO RETAIN MY BILL SINCE ALTHOUGH THERE HAD NOT YET BEEN A RECALL, THERE MAY BE ONE IN THE FUTURE. FROM THIS CONVERSATION, IT WAS OBVIOUS THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM AS HAS BEEN INDICATE...

THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINTS. THE BALL JOINTS CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR FROM THE INNER SIDEWALLS. *JB

THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINTS. THE BALL JOINTS CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR FROM THE INNER SIDEWALLS. *JB

THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINTS. THE BALL JOINTS CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR FROM THE INNER SIDEWALLS. *JB

THE VEHICLE WAS HAVING A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINTS. THE BALL JOINTS CAUSED EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR FROM THE INNER SIDEWALLS. *JB

CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF CONSUMER STILL COULD HEAR THE CLANKING NOISE. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN RERPAIRED TWICE. *AK

CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF CONSUMER STILL COULD HEAR THE CLANKING NOISE. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN RERPAIRED TWICE. *AK

CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF CONSUMER STILL COULD HEAR THE CLANKING NOISE. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN RERPAIRED TWICE. *AK

CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE IN THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ONCE THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED OFF CONSUMER STILL COULD HEAR THE CLANKING NOISE. THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN RERPAIRED TWICE. *AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DETERIORATING 5-24-2004, 27,675 MILES STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT 6-22-2004. BALL JOINTS, LOWER CONTROL ARM, AND RIGHT WHEEL BEARING HAD TO BE REPLACED BY DEALER.*AK STEERING INTERMEDIATE SHAFT HAD TO BE REPLACED AT FREEHOLD DODGE NJ VERY LOOSE FRONT END, HARD TO CONT...

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO PASS STATE (MO) SAFETY INSPECTION. VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS ONLY 35311 AND THE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WAS PERFORMED BY A DODGE DEALERSHIP.*AK

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED IN ORDER TO PASS STATE (MO) SAFETY INSPECTION. VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS ONLY 35311 AND THE INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WAS PERFORMED BY A DODGE DEALERSHIP.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. CONSUMER WILL HAVE THE MECHANIC REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK THE VEHICLE MADE A SQUEALING NOISE. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. TH...

(1) NOISE FROM REAR END (2) BEARINGS FAILED, ALL PINION AND CARRIER (3) REPLACEMENT OF BEARINGS AND SEALS ONLY 75,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *JB

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. CONSUMER WILL HAVE THE MECHANIC REPLACE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK THE VEHICLE MADE A SQUEALING NOISE. THE MECHANIC DISCOVERED A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. TH...

(1) NOISE FROM REAR END (2) BEARINGS FAILED, ALL PINION AND CARRIER (3) REPLACEMENT OF BEARINGS AND SEALS ONLY 75,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *JB

AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS LAT SEPTEMBER AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CV DRIVE AND AXLE SHAFT WERE ALSO REPLACED. *JB

AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS LAT SEPTEMBER AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CV DRIVE AND AXLE SHAFT WERE ALSO REPLACED. *JB

AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS LAT SEPTEMBER AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CV DRIVE AND AXLE SHAFT WERE ALSO REPLACED. *JB

AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS LAT SEPTEMBER AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CV DRIVE AND AXLE SHAFT WERE ALSO REPLACED. *JB

AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS LAT SEPTEMBER AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CV DRIVE AND AXLE SHAFT WERE ALSO REPLACED. *JB

AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS LAT SEPTEMBER AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CV DRIVE AND AXLE SHAFT WERE ALSO REPLACED. *JB

(1) EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE WERE SIMPLY NORMAL DRIVING. NOTHING SPECIAL OR OUT OF THE ORDINARY WAS DONE OR ATTEMPTED. (2) THE BALL JOINTS ON BOTH OF MY UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE FAILED. THE JOINTS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ARE PERMANENTLY SEALED SUPPOSEDLY REQUIRING NO MAINTENANCE...

(1) EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE WERE SIMPLY NORMAL DRIVING. NOTHING SPECIAL OR OUT OF THE ORDINARY WAS DONE OR ATTEMPTED. (2) THE BALL JOINTS ON BOTH OF MY UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE FAILED. THE JOINTS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ARE PERMANENTLY SEALED SUPPOSEDLY REQUIRING NO MAINTENANCE...

(1) EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE WERE SIMPLY NORMAL DRIVING. NOTHING SPECIAL OR OUT OF THE ORDINARY WAS DONE OR ATTEMPTED. (2) THE BALL JOINTS ON BOTH OF MY UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE FAILED. THE JOINTS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ARE PERMANENTLY SEALED SUPPOSEDLY REQUIRING NO MAINTENANCE...

(1) EVENTS LEADING TO THE FAILURE WERE SIMPLY NORMAL DRIVING. NOTHING SPECIAL OR OUT OF THE ORDINARY WAS DONE OR ATTEMPTED. (2) THE BALL JOINTS ON BOTH OF MY UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS HAVE FAILED. THE JOINTS WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT AND ARE PERMANENTLY SEALED SUPPOSEDLY REQUIRING NO MAINTENANCE...

I HAVE A DODGE DAKOTA 98. I WENT IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT TODAY. MY 69 DOLLAR ALIGNMENT WAS BUMPED UP TO 830 DOLLARS. THEY SAID THAT ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WITH THE DODGE TRUCK OF THIS YEAR THRU 2003. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY WHEELS MIGHT JUST FALL ...

I HAVE A DODGE DAKOTA 98. I WENT IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT TODAY. MY 69 DOLLAR ALIGNMENT WAS BUMPED UP TO 830 DOLLARS. THEY SAID THAT ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WITH THE DODGE TRUCK OF THIS YEAR THRU 2003. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY WHEELS MIGHT JUST FALL ...

I HAVE A DODGE DAKOTA 98. I WENT IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT TODAY. MY 69 DOLLAR ALIGNMENT WAS BUMPED UP TO 830 DOLLARS. THEY SAID THAT ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WITH THE DODGE TRUCK OF THIS YEAR THRU 2003. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY WHEELS MIGHT JUST FALL ...

I HAVE A DODGE DAKOTA 98. I WENT IN FOR AN ALIGNMENT TODAY. MY 69 DOLLAR ALIGNMENT WAS BUMPED UP TO 830 DOLLARS. THEY SAID THAT ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AND THAT THIS HAPPENS ALL THE TIME WITH THE DODGE TRUCK OF THIS YEAR THRU 2003. THEY TOLD ME THAT MY WHEELS MIGHT JUST FALL ...

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOWER SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOWER SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOWER SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

WHILE DRIVING AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT AT LOWER SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK *SC *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK *SC *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK *SC *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK *SC *JB

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS UNDER THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. *NM

FRONT BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED. I NOTICED A POPPING NOISE IN MY FRONT END THAT TRANSITIONED UP THROUGH MY STEERING COLUMN. THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED!*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS UNDER THE VEHICLE'S WARRANTY. *NM

FRONT BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED. I NOTICED A POPPING NOISE IN MY FRONT END THAT TRANSITIONED UP THROUGH MY STEERING COLUMN. THEY HAVE TO BE REPLACED!*AK

WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO DEFECTIVE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO DEFECTIVE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO DEFECTIVE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHILE HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT VEHICLE WOULD NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO DEFECTIVE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINTS. *AK

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AFTER A ROAD TRIP. DEALER DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE ABOUT TO SEPARATE, AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AFTER A ROAD TRIP. DEALER DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE ABOUT TO SEPARATE, AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AFTER A ROAD TRIP. DEALER DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE ABOUT TO SEPARATE, AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AFTER A ROAD TRIP. DEALER DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE ABOUT TO SEPARATE, AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. *AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. *MR CONSUMER FELT THAT FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS WAS AN EXAMPLE OF POOR DESIGN AND VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE. *LA

1998 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. *MR CONSUMER FELT THAT FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS WAS AN EXAMPLE OF POOR DESIGN AND VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE. *LA

1998 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. *MR CONSUMER FELT THAT FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS WAS AN EXAMPLE OF POOR DESIGN AND VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE. *LA

1998 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. *MR CONSUMER FELT THAT FAILURE OF BALL JOINTS WAS AN EXAMPLE OF POOR DESIGN AND VEHICLE BEING UNSAFE. *LA

VEHICLE HAS A CRACKED MIRROR, CRACK IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND A BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLT. (NAR) *MR THE EVENING THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME HE NOTICED A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AREA WHICH HE DID NOT NOTICE DURING THE TEST DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT A DIFFERENT DEALER FOR ...

VEHICLE HAS A CRACKED MIRROR, CRACK IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND A BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLT. (NAR) *MR THE EVENING THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME HE NOTICED A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AREA WHICH HE DID NOT NOTICE DURING THE TEST DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT A DIFFERENT DEALER FOR ...

FOIA REQUEST ALL MATERIAL RE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, STUDIES TESTS, RECALLS, CIVIL SUITS INVOLVING 1998 CHRYSLER DODGE DAKOTA, FIRM REPRESENT CLIENT CHARGED W/DEATH OF A PASSENGER IN HIS VEHICLE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT (SEARCH ATTACHED) (NAR) *PH *CB *JB

VEHICLE HAS A CRACKED MIRROR, CRACK IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND A BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLT. (NAR) *MR THE EVENING THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME HE NOTICED A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AREA WHICH HE DID NOT NOTICE DURING THE TEST DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT A DIFFERENT DEALER FOR ...

VEHICLE HAS A CRACKED MIRROR, CRACK IN THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER, AND A BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLT. (NAR) *MR THE EVENING THAT THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE HOME HE NOTICED A RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE AREA WHICH HE DID NOT NOTICE DURING THE TEST DRIVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TOT A DIFFERENT DEALER FOR ...

FOIA REQUEST ALL MATERIAL RE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, STUDIES TESTS, RECALLS, CIVIL SUITS INVOLVING 1998 CHRYSLER DODGE DAKOTA, FIRM REPRESENT CLIENT CHARGED W/DEATH OF A PASSENGER IN HIS VEHICLE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT (SEARCH ATTACHED) (NAR) *PH *CB *JB

INQUIRY INTO ANYTHING CONSUMER COULD DO TO GET DODGE TO TAKE CARE OF THE BALL JOINT FAILURE WHICH HE EXPERIENCED. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINTS RUSTED AND LOOSENED. *JB

INQUIRY INTO ANYTHING CONSUMER COULD DO TO GET DODGE TO TAKE CARE OF THE BALL JOINT FAILURE WHICH HE EXPERIENCED. *PH THE CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINTS RUSTED AND LOOSENED. *JB

I AM ON MY THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, I JUST HIT 70,000 MILES AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AWEFUL LOT OF BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE BIGGEST SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK IS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (IT'LL COST ALMOST $1000), THESE...

I AM ON MY THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, I JUST HIT 70,000 MILES AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AWEFUL LOT OF BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE BIGGEST SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK IS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (IT'LL COST ALMOST $1000), THESE...

I AM ON MY THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, I JUST HIT 70,000 MILES AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AWEFUL LOT OF BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE BIGGEST SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK IS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (IT'LL COST ALMOST $1000), THESE...

I AM ON MY THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, I JUST HIT 70,000 MILES AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AWEFUL LOT OF BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE BIGGEST SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK IS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (IT'LL COST ALMOST $1000), THESE...

CONSUMER QUESTIONED WHETHER THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF BALL JOINT FAILURE WOULD BE ENOUGH TO ISSUE A RECALL. *PH WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP TO BE SERVICED, HE WAS TOLD THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL WERE BAD. *JB

I AM ON MY THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, I JUST HIT 70,000 MILES AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AWEFUL LOT OF BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE BIGGEST SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK IS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (IT'LL COST ALMOST $1000), THESE...

I AM ON MY THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, I JUST HIT 70,000 MILES AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AWEFUL LOT OF BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE BIGGEST SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK IS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (IT'LL COST ALMOST $1000), THESE...

I AM ON MY THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, I JUST HIT 70,000 MILES AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AWEFUL LOT OF BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE BIGGEST SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK IS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (IT'LL COST ALMOST $1000), THESE...

I AM ON MY THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, I JUST HIT 70,000 MILES AND THERE SEEMS TO BE AN AWEFUL LOT OF BAD CATALYTIC CONVERTERS ON THIS VEHICLE. NOW THE DEALER TELLS ME THE BIGGEST SAFETY PROBLEM WITH MY TRUCK IS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (IT'LL COST ALMOST $1000), THESE...

CONSUMER QUESTIONED WHETHER THE NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS OF BALL JOINT FAILURE WOULD BE ENOUGH TO ISSUE A RECALL. *PH WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE INTO THE SHOP TO BE SERVICED, HE WAS TOLD THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL WERE BAD. *JB

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4 5.2L V-8 W/125K MILES, IN THE LAST TWO YEARS THE ONCE SHINY BLACK PAINT IS FLAKING OFF IN LARGE AREAS ON THE ROOF, THE FLAKING/PEELING HAS NOW BEGUN TO START ON THE TOP OF THE DOORS AND THE BED RAILS. *AK I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER HERE IN DUBLIN CAL...

FOIA REQUEST ALL MATERIAL RE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, STUDIES, TESTS, RECALLS, CIVIL SUITS INVOLVING 1998 CHRYSLER DODGE DAKOTA, FIRM REPRESENT CLIENT CHARGED W/DEATH OF A PASSENGER IN HIS VEHICLE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT (SEARCH ATTACHED). (NAR) *PH *CB *JB

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4 5.2L V-8 W/125K MILES, IN THE LAST TWO YEARS THE ONCE SHINY BLACK PAINT IS FLAKING OFF IN LARGE AREAS ON THE ROOF, THE FLAKING/PEELING HAS NOW BEGUN TO START ON THE TOP OF THE DOORS AND THE BED RAILS. *AK I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER HERE IN DUBLIN CAL...

FOIA REQUEST ALL MATERIAL RE TRAFFIC ACCIDENTS, STUDIES, TESTS, RECALLS, CIVIL SUITS INVOLVING 1998 CHRYSLER DODGE DAKOTA, FIRM REPRESENT CLIENT CHARGED W/DEATH OF A PASSENGER IN HIS VEHICLE FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT (SEARCH ATTACHED). (NAR) *PH *CB *JB

DRIVER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT COMPLETELY FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MECHANIC INDICATED THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS "NOT IN GOOD SHAPE" BUT OPERATING.

DRIVER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT COMPLETELY FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MECHANIC INDICATED THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS "NOT IN GOOD SHAPE" BUT OPERATING.

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INSPECTION STATION AND VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO WORN OUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INSPECTION STATION AND VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO WORN OUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INSPECTION STATION AND VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO WORN OUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INSPECTION STATION AND VEHICLE DID NOT PASS INSPECTION DUE TO WORN OUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER WILL TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN TURNING CORNERS. ALSO, CONSUMER NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR VEHICLE PULLING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO LIFTED THE VEHICLE AND ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS FELL OFF. MEC...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN TURNING CORNERS. ALSO, CONSUMER NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR VEHICLE PULLING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO LIFTED THE VEHICLE AND ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS FELL OFF. MEC...

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS AT 42,000 MILES. *AK THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *JB

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS AT 42,000 MILES. *AK THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *JB

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS AT 42,000 MILES. *AK THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN TURNING CORNERS. ALSO, CONSUMER NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR VEHICLE PULLING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO LIFTED THE VEHICLE AND ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS FELL OFF. MEC...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS WHEN TURNING CORNERS. ALSO, CONSUMER NEEDED TO COMPENSATE FOR VEHICLE PULLING FROM ONE SIDE TO THE OTHER SIDE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC, WHO LIFTED THE VEHICLE AND ONE OF THE FRONT WHEELS FELL OFF. MEC...

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS AT 42,000 MILES. *AK THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *JB

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS AT 42,000 MILES. *AK THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *JB

CONSUMER HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS AT 42,000 MILES. *AK THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *JB

HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONING - HEADLIGHTS ACT ERRATIC, SWITCH GETS HOT & SMELLS AS IF IT'S BURNING UP. *JB

HEADLIGHT SWITCH MALFUNCTIONING - HEADLIGHTS ACT ERRATIC, SWITCH GETS HOT & SMELLS AS IF IT'S BURNING UP. *JB

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WOULD COLLAPSE WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *SC *JB

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WOULD COLLAPSE WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *SC *JB

PURCHASED USED 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK IN APRIL 2002 FROM TOYOTA DEALER WITH MILEAGE OF 42,000. I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE IN MOTOR ON 11-11-2003 TOOK TO MY MECHANIC AND HE HAD TO REPLACE BOLTS IN THE MANIFOLD. AGAIN ON 3-2-2004 HEARD CLICKING NOISE IN WHEEL MY MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSI...

FRONT SUSPENSION, BALL JOINTS, & STABILIZER BARS WERE ALL REPLACED DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR & TEAR. THE STEERING WAS POPPING AND MY FRONT TIRES WERE LOOSE. MY VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNSAFE BY THE DEALER & NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPAIR. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTAS & DURANGOS & ...

FRONT SUSPENSION, BALL JOINTS, & STABILIZER BARS WERE ALL REPLACED DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR & TEAR. THE STEERING WAS POPPING AND MY FRONT TIRES WERE LOOSE. MY VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNSAFE BY THE DEALER & NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPAIR. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTAS & DURANGOS & ...

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WOULD COLLAPSE WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *SC *JB

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WOULD COLLAPSE WHILE DRIVING. *AK THE VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. *SC *JB

PURCHASED USED 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK IN APRIL 2002 FROM TOYOTA DEALER WITH MILEAGE OF 42,000. I HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE IN MOTOR ON 11-11-2003 TOOK TO MY MECHANIC AND HE HAD TO REPLACE BOLTS IN THE MANIFOLD. AGAIN ON 3-2-2004 HEARD CLICKING NOISE IN WHEEL MY MECHANIC HAD TO REPLACE FRONT SUSPENSI...

FRONT SUSPENSION, BALL JOINTS, & STABILIZER BARS WERE ALL REPLACED DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR & TEAR. THE STEERING WAS POPPING AND MY FRONT TIRES WERE LOOSE. MY VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNSAFE BY THE DEALER & NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPAIR. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTAS & DURANGOS & ...

FRONT SUSPENSION, BALL JOINTS, & STABILIZER BARS WERE ALL REPLACED DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR & TEAR. THE STEERING WAS POPPING AND MY FRONT TIRES WERE LOOSE. MY VEHICLE WAS DEEMED UNSAFE BY THE DEALER & NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPAIR. ACCORDING TO THE DEALER THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTAS & DURANGOS & ...

DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA. I JUST WENT TO LES SCHWAB TO GET NEW TIRES AND AN ALLIGNMENT WHEN THEY TOLD ME ALL OF MY BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS WAY TO SOON FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. AND IT COST ME 800 DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED.*AK

DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA. I JUST WENT TO LES SCHWAB TO GET NEW TIRES AND AN ALLIGNMENT WHEN THEY TOLD ME ALL OF MY BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS WAY TO SOON FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. AND IT COST ME 800 DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED.*AK

DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA. I JUST WENT TO LES SCHWAB TO GET NEW TIRES AND AN ALLIGNMENT WHEN THEY TOLD ME ALL OF MY BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS WAY TO SOON FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. AND IT COST ME 800 DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED.*AK

DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA. I JUST WENT TO LES SCHWAB TO GET NEW TIRES AND AN ALLIGNMENT WHEN THEY TOLD ME ALL OF MY BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS WAY TO SOON FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. AND IT COST ME 800 DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED.*AK

DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA. I JUST WENT TO LES SCHWAB TO GET NEW TIRES AND AN ALLIGNMENT WHEN THEY TOLD ME ALL OF MY BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS WAY TO SOON FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. AND IT COST ME 800 DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED.*AK

DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA. I JUST WENT TO LES SCHWAB TO GET NEW TIRES AND AN ALLIGNMENT WHEN THEY TOLD ME ALL OF MY BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS SEEMS WAY TO SOON FOR THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM. AND IT COST ME 800 DOLLARS TO GET IT FIXED.*AK

BALL JOINT'S IN DODGE DAKOTA'S. I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA WITH LOW MILES, MY WARRANTY IS UP ALREADY AND MY TRUCK HAS VERY LOW MILES FOR IT'S AGE. 14,500. I NOTICED THAT IT WAS RIDING FUNNY SO I TOOK IT INTO CAR-X WHITING IN. AND HE INFORMS MY MY BALL JOINTS ARE SHOT, PLUS I NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. IT'S BAD ...

BALL JOINT'S IN DODGE DAKOTA'S. I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA WITH LOW MILES, MY WARRANTY IS UP ALREADY AND MY TRUCK HAS VERY LOW MILES FOR IT'S AGE. 14,500. I NOTICED THAT IT WAS RIDING FUNNY SO I TOOK IT INTO CAR-X WHITING IN. AND HE INFORMS MY MY BALL JOINTS ARE SHOT, PLUS I NEEDED AN ALIGNMENT. IT'S BAD ...

AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING CORNERS AND WEARING OUT TIRES. THE LAST TIME CONSUMER REPLACED A SET OF TIRES IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD UNUSUAL WEAR. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT HE WAS AN ENGINEER, AND THAT THERE WAS NO WAY THAT ONE COULD LUBRICATE T...

WATER ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. *NM

AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE WAS MAKING A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING CORNERS AND WEARING OUT TIRES. THE LAST TIME CONSUMER REPLACED A SET OF TIRES IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAD UNUSUAL WEAR. CONSUMER CLAIMED THAT HE WAS AN ENGINEER, AND THAT THERE WAS NO WAY THAT ONE COULD LUBRICATE T...

WATER ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR BOARD. *NM

PREMATURE WEAR ON BOTH UPPER BALL JOINS AND ONE LOWER BALL JOINT. *JB

PREMATURE WEAR ON BOTH UPPER BALL JOINS AND ONE LOWER BALL JOINT. *JB

PREMATURE WEAR ON BOTH UPPER BALL JOINS AND ONE LOWER BALL JOINT. *JB

PREMATURE WEAR ON BOTH UPPER BALL JOINS AND ONE LOWER BALL JOINT. *JB

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILURE. *AK THE CONSUMER VIEWED FILM WHERE THE WHEELS HAD FALLEN. *SC

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIPS MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILURE. *AK THE CONSUMER VIEWED FILM WHERE THE WHEELS HAD FALLEN. *SC

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK

WHILE VEHICLE WAS BEING SERVICED MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE LOOSE. *AK

HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BOTH INNER TIE RODS. *JB

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALSO, AT 100,000 MILES RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE, AND THE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALSO, AT 100,000 MILES RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE, AND THE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. *AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES ARE WORN SEVERELY AND LOWER LEFT SIDE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SIGNIFICANT WEAR. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 82K MILES ON IT. I AM AWARE THAT DAKOTA TRUCKS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO HAVE A POSSIBLE DEFECT IN THE BALL JOINTS AND WHEN IS CHRYSLER GOING TO ISSUE A RECALL. MY TRUCK IS UNS...

HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BOTH INNER TIE RODS. *JB

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALSO, AT 100,000 MILES RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE, AND THE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALSO, AT 100,000 MILES RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS REPLACED BECAUSE IT WAS LOOSE, AND THE WHEEL WAS ABOUT TO FALL OFF. *AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES ARE WORN SEVERELY AND LOWER LEFT SIDE IS SHOWING SIGNS OF SIGNIFICANT WEAR. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 82K MILES ON IT. I AM AWARE THAT DAKOTA TRUCKS HAVE BEEN REPORTED TO HAVE A POSSIBLE DEFECT IN THE BALL JOINTS AND WHEN IS CHRYSLER GOING TO ISSUE A RECALL. MY TRUCK IS UNS...

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. ONE TIME THE WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ENTIRE HUB ASSEMBLY WHICH THEY CAUSE TO FAIL WHEN THEY FAIL. *AK

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. ONE TIME THE WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ENTIRE HUB ASSEMBLY WHICH THEY CAUSE TO FAIL WHEN THEY FAIL. *AK

FAILURE OF ALL BALL JOINTS IN MARCH OF 2003 AND THEN A SUBSEQUENT REPLACEMENT OF 2 OF THOSE BALL JOINTS IN JULY OF 2003. CURRENTLY 1 MORE OF THE BALL JOINTS IS GOING BAD.*AK

FAILURE OF ALL BALL JOINTS IN MARCH OF 2003 AND THEN A SUBSEQUENT REPLACEMENT OF 2 OF THOSE BALL JOINTS IN JULY OF 2003. CURRENTLY 1 MORE OF THE BALL JOINTS IS GOING BAD.*AK

DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 90000 MILES. *AK

DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 90000 MILES. *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINTS

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE RUBBING , AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE RUBBING , AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE GARAGE FOR TIRE REPAIR. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE INNER SIDE OF TIRES AND WHEEL ARE LOOSE.

REPLACED THE TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS,SHOCKS,AND TIRES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 61,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

REPLACED THE TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS,SHOCKS,AND TIRES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 61,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

REPLACED THE TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS,SHOCKS,AND TIRES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 61,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. ONE TIME THE WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ENTIRE HUB ASSEMBLY WHICH THEY CAUSE TO FAIL WHEN THEY FAIL. *AK

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 98 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED SEVERAL TIMES. ONE TIME THE WHEEL ALMOST FELL OFF. THEY HAVE BEEN REPLACED AS WELL AS THE WHEEL BEARINGS AND ENTIRE HUB ASSEMBLY WHICH THEY CAUSE TO FAIL WHEN THEY FAIL. *AK

FAILURE OF ALL BALL JOINTS IN MARCH OF 2003 AND THEN A SUBSEQUENT REPLACEMENT OF 2 OF THOSE BALL JOINTS IN JULY OF 2003. CURRENTLY 1 MORE OF THE BALL JOINTS IS GOING BAD.*AK

FAILURE OF ALL BALL JOINTS IN MARCH OF 2003 AND THEN A SUBSEQUENT REPLACEMENT OF 2 OF THOSE BALL JOINTS IN JULY OF 2003. CURRENTLY 1 MORE OF THE BALL JOINTS IS GOING BAD.*AK

DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 90000 MILES. *AK

DEALER REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 90000 MILES. *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINTS

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE RUBBING , AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR PREMATURE WEAR OF THE TIRES. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE RUBBING , AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

THE DRIVER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE GARAGE FOR TIRE REPAIR. THE MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACED DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE INNER SIDE OF TIRES AND WHEEL ARE LOOSE.

REPLACED THE TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS,SHOCKS,AND TIRES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 61,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

REPLACED THE TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS,SHOCKS,AND TIRES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 61,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

REPLACED THE TWO UPPER BALL JOINTS,SHOCKS,AND TIRES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 61,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

BALL JOINTS AND STEERING COLUMN ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. BOTH WERE WORN OUT AFTER 30,000 MILES.*AK

BALL JOINTS AND STEERING COLUMN ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. BOTH WERE WORN OUT AFTER 30,000 MILES.*AK

BALL JOINTS AND STEERING COLUMN ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. BOTH WERE WORN OUT AFTER 30,000 MILES.*AK

I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE WITH 55,000 MILES. WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS I HEARD A CLUNKING FROM THE FRONT END IN A HARD RIGHT LOW SPEED TURN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DODGE DEALER AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACE. HAD A FAILURE OCCURED AT HIGH SPEED IT COULD HA...

BALL JOINTS AND STEERING COLUMN ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. BOTH WERE WORN OUT AFTER 30,000 MILES.*AK

BALL JOINTS AND STEERING COLUMN ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. BOTH WERE WORN OUT AFTER 30,000 MILES.*AK

BALL JOINTS AND STEERING COLUMN ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. BOTH WERE WORN OUT AFTER 30,000 MILES.*AK

I HAVE A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASE THE VEHICLE WITH 55,000 MILES. WITHIN A COUPLE OF WEEKS I HEARD A CLUNKING FROM THE FRONT END IN A HARD RIGHT LOW SPEED TURN. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DODGE DEALER AND BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACE. HAD A FAILURE OCCURED AT HIGH SPEED IT COULD HA...

HEARD CRACKLING AND POPING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, AND TRUCK STARTING TO PULL TO THE LEFT. FOUND NY-LOCK SPINDLE NUT (TORQUED TO 185#, FACTORY SPEC'S) ALMOST OFF. RIGHT HAND THREADED SPINDLE WITH INNER RACE OF BEARING ROTATING IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION AGAINST THE NUT. BEARING TRASHED, HAV...

HEARD CRACKLING AND POPING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL, AND TRUCK STARTING TO PULL TO THE LEFT. FOUND NY-LOCK SPINDLE NUT (TORQUED TO 185#, FACTORY SPEC'S) ALMOST OFF. RIGHT HAND THREADED SPINDLE WITH INNER RACE OF BEARING ROTATING IN A COUNTER-CLOCKWISE DIRECTION AGAINST THE NUT. BEARING TRASHED, HAV...

TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PART WAS REPLACED IN JANUARY 2003. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED JANUARY 2004, TECHNICIAN INSTALLED NEW BALL JOINTS. *AK *MR

TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PART WAS REPLACED IN JANUARY 2003. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED JANUARY 2004, TECHNICIAN INSTALLED NEW BALL JOINTS. *AK *MR

TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PART WAS REPLACED IN JANUARY 2003. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED JANUARY 2004, TECHNICIAN INSTALLED NEW BALL JOINTS. *AK *MR

TECHNICIAN SERVICED VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PART WAS REPLACED IN JANUARY 2003. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED JANUARY 2004, TECHNICIAN INSTALLED NEW BALL JOINTS. *AK *MR

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SUBTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED EXCESSIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT WEAR.*AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SUBTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED EXCESSIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT WEAR.*AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SUBTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED EXCESSIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT WEAR.*AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER HEARD A SUBTLE NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED EXCESSIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT WEAR.*AK *JB

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT. *AK *MR

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT. *AK *MR

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT. *AK *MR

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT. *AK *MR

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

I HEAR A POPPING SOUND WHEN I TURN LEFT. I TOOK MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JOINTS (TWO UPPERS AND 2 LOWERS) ARE SHOT. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SO I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER ABOUT GETTING NEW BALL JOINTS. THE PARTS DEPT. MANAGER TOLD ME THERE IS A NATI...

I HEAR A POPPING SOUND WHEN I TURN LEFT. I TOOK MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JOINTS (TWO UPPERS AND 2 LOWERS) ARE SHOT. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SO I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER ABOUT GETTING NEW BALL JOINTS. THE PARTS DEPT. MANAGER TOLD ME THERE IS A NATI...

I HEAR A POPPING SOUND WHEN I TURN LEFT. I TOOK MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JOINTS (TWO UPPERS AND 2 LOWERS) ARE SHOT. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SO I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER ABOUT GETTING NEW BALL JOINTS. THE PARTS DEPT. MANAGER TOLD ME THERE IS A NATI...

I HEAR A POPPING SOUND WHEN I TURN LEFT. I TOOK MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TO A MECHANIC AND HE SAID ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JOINTS (TWO UPPERS AND 2 LOWERS) ARE SHOT. I HAVE AN EXTENDED WARRANTY SO I CONTACTED THE LOCAL DEALER ABOUT GETTING NEW BALL JOINTS. THE PARTS DEPT. MANAGER TOLD ME THERE IS A NATI...

MY COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT, BUT I BABY IT, HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND CAN REMEMBER JUST ABOUT EVERY POTHOLE I'VE HIT ON THE ROAD BECAUSE IT MAKES ME CRINGE EVERY TIME. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP T...

MY COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT, BUT I BABY IT, HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND CAN REMEMBER JUST ABOUT EVERY POTHOLE I'VE HIT ON THE ROAD BECAUSE IT MAKES ME CRINGE EVERY TIME. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP T...

MY COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT, BUT I BABY IT, HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND CAN REMEMBER JUST ABOUT EVERY POTHOLE I'VE HIT ON THE ROAD BECAUSE IT MAKES ME CRINGE EVERY TIME. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP T...

MY COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. MY TRUCK HAS 80,000 MILES ON IT, BUT I BABY IT, HAVE NEVER BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT, AND CAN REMEMBER JUST ABOUT EVERY POTHOLE I'VE HIT ON THE ROAD BECAUSE IT MAKES ME CRINGE EVERY TIME. I BROUGHT THE TRUCK TO THE DEALERSHIP T...

THE VEHICLE'S UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

THE VEHICLE'S UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

WHILE DRIVING ,TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT TO NEXT GEAR, RPM'S GO REALLY HIGH AND THE SPEEDOMETER STICKS. I'M AFRAID WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION THAT I WON'T BE ABLE TO GET ACROSS AND IT MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *LA

WHILE DRIVING ,TRANSMISSION DOESN'T SHIFT TO NEXT GEAR, RPM'S GO REALLY HIGH AND THE SPEEDOMETER STICKS. I'M AFRAID WHILE CROSSING AN INTERSECTION THAT I WON'T BE ABLE TO GET ACROSS AND IT MIGHT CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. *LA

I BOUGHT MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH THE CONFIDENCE OF KNOWING THAT I HAD SELECTED A SAFE, COMFORTABLE, RELIABLE CAR. HOWEVER, THAT PERCEPTION WAS GONE THIS MORNING WHEN I FOUND THE WEBSITE CALLED WWW.UNSAFEBELTS.COM . *AK I AM APPALLED (YET NOT SURPRISED, QUITE HONESTLY) TO LEARN THAT CHRYSLER ...

I BOUGHT MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA WITH THE CONFIDENCE OF KNOWING THAT I HAD SELECTED A SAFE, COMFORTABLE, RELIABLE CAR. HOWEVER, THAT PERCEPTION WAS GONE THIS MORNING WHEN I FOUND THE WEBSITE CALLED WWW.UNSAFEBELTS.COM . *AK I AM APPALLED (YET NOT SURPRISED, QUITE HONESTLY) TO LEARN THAT CHRYSLER ...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT REQUIRE REPLACEMENTS AS WELL AS TIE RODS. *CB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT REQUIRE REPLACEMENTS AS WELL AS TIE RODS. *CB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT REQUIRE REPLACEMENTS AS WELL AS TIE RODS. *CB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT REQUIRE REPLACEMENTS AS WELL AS TIE RODS. *CB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT REQUIRE REPLACEMENTS AS WELL AS TIE RODS. *CB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT REQUIRE REPLACEMENTS AS WELL AS TIE RODS. *CB

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINT AND THE UPPER ARM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT 30 MPH, THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINT AND THE UPPER ARM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *JB

PREMATURE WEAR ON LEFT BALL JOINTS FOR 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD.

PREMATURE WEAR ON LEFT BALL JOINTS FOR 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD.

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. *AK AFTER GOING TO SEVERAL TIRE DEALERS THEY OFFERED NO SUGGESTIONS BUT TO REPLACE THE TIRE AT THE ...

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO INVESTIGATE THE NOISE AND NOTICED THAT THE LEFT REAR TIRE HAD BLOWN OUT. *AK AFTER GOING TO SEVERAL TIRE DEALERS THEY OFFERED NO SUGGESTIONS BUT TO REPLACE THE TIRE AT THE ...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ARE BAD. *AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ARE BAD. *AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ARE BAD. *AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ARE BAD. *AK

BOUGHT USED 1998 DODGE DAKOTA IN JULY 2002. VEHICLE HAD 45,000 MILES. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD BEEN REPLACED. VEHICLE STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISES IN OCTOBER 2003 AND CONTINUED TO WORSEN. I COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. FINALLY TOOK IT TO DEALER IN DEC 2003 AND WAS INFORME...

BOUGHT USED 1998 DODGE DAKOTA IN JULY 2002. VEHICLE HAD 45,000 MILES. WAS TOLD BY DEALER THAT LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD BEEN REPLACED. VEHICLE STARTED MAKING POPPING NOISES IN OCTOBER 2003 AND CONTINUED TO WORSEN. I COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. FINALLY TOOK IT TO DEALER IN DEC 2003 AND WAS INFORME...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE DEALER DIAGNOSIS. *AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE DEALER DIAGNOSIS. *AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE DEALER DIAGNOSIS. *AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE DEALER DIAGNOSIS. *AK

CONTROL ARM UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. THE STATE OF PA REQUIRES VEHICLES TO PASS AN ANUAL INSPECTION IN ORDER TO DRIVE ON THE ROADS. MY DODGE DAKOTA WILL FAIL THIS INSPECTION NEXT FEB. THE RIGHT UPPER BALLJOINT ON MY VEHICLE (WHICH SHOULD HAVE A LIFE SPAN MINIMUM 80 TO 100 K; MY VEH. HAS 46K) NEE...

CONTROL ARM UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. THE STATE OF PA REQUIRES VEHICLES TO PASS AN ANUAL INSPECTION IN ORDER TO DRIVE ON THE ROADS. MY DODGE DAKOTA WILL FAIL THIS INSPECTION NEXT FEB. THE RIGHT UPPER BALLJOINT ON MY VEHICLE (WHICH SHOULD HAVE A LIFE SPAN MINIMUM 80 TO 100 K; MY VEH. HAS 46K) NEE...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD STANDARD CAB PICKUP WITH A 3.9 LITER V6 ENGINE. AT 48,000 MILES THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT REQUIRED REPLACEING AND NOW AT 52,000 MILES THE PASSENGER SIDE IS MAKING POPPING SOUNDS. I AM PROBABLY GOING TO HAVE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET PAR...

LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42, 000 MILES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA DUE TO THE REPAIR SHOP BEING UNABLE TO PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WILL MOST LIKELY NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR OR SO DEPENDING ON MILEAGE PUT ON THE VEHICLE IN T...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD STANDARD CAB PICKUP WITH A 3.9 LITER V6 ENGINE. AT 48,000 MILES THE DRIVERS SIDE LOWER BALL JOINT REQUIRED REPLACEING AND NOW AT 52,000 MILES THE PASSENGER SIDE IS MAKING POPPING SOUNDS. I AM PROBABLY GOING TO HAVE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED WITH AFTERMARKET PAR...

LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42, 000 MILES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA DUE TO THE REPAIR SHOP BEING UNABLE TO PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC TOLD ME THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WILL MOST LIKELY NEED TO BE REPLACED WITHIN THE NEXT YEAR OR SO DEPENDING ON MILEAGE PUT ON THE VEHICLE IN T...

THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN 4 YEARS. NOW AT THE 5TH YEAR IT NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AND THE DEALER REFUSES BECAUSE THEY DID IT 14 MONTHS AGO AND IT'S NO LONGER UNDER THEIR 12 MONTH WARRANTY AND IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE FEDERAL 8 YR, 80,000 MILE WARRANTY BECAUSE I'M AT 1...

THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE OWNER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN 4 YEARS. NOW AT THE 5TH YEAR IT NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN AND THE DEALER REFUSES BECAUSE THEY DID IT 14 MONTHS AGO AND IT'S NO LONGER UNDER THEIR 12 MONTH WARRANTY AND IS NO LONGER COVERED UNDER THE FEDERAL 8 YR, 80,000 MILE WARRANTY BECAUSE I'M AT 1...

I'VE GOT A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AND JUST HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD ABOUT 65000 MILES OR SO WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND I FINALLY HAD THEM REPLACED AT ABOUT 73000 MILES. I EMAILED DODGE ABOUT IT AND THEY GAVE ME NO WORTHWHILE ANSWERS EXCEPT I DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR ANY RECALLS ...

I'VE GOT A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AND JUST HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD ABOUT 65000 MILES OR SO WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND I FINALLY HAD THEM REPLACED AT ABOUT 73000 MILES. I EMAILED DODGE ABOUT IT AND THEY GAVE ME NO WORTHWHILE ANSWERS EXCEPT I DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR ANY RECALLS ...

PER BROADCAST ON DECEMBER 19, 2003 ON CBS NIGHTLY NEWS, THE DODGE DURANGO/DAKOTA BALL JOINT, UPPER AND LOWER ISSUES, NOT YET A RECALL BY THE MFG. WE OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, PURCHASED IN 2000 AND AT EVERY STATE INSPECTION, THE UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER IS AWA...

PER BROADCAST ON DECEMBER 19, 2003 ON CBS NIGHTLY NEWS, THE DODGE DURANGO/DAKOTA BALL JOINT, UPPER AND LOWER ISSUES, NOT YET A RECALL BY THE MFG. WE OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, PURCHASED IN 2000 AND AT EVERY STATE INSPECTION, THE UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER IS AWA...

I'VE GOT A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AND JUST HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD ABOUT 65000 MILES OR SO WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND I FINALLY HAD THEM REPLACED AT ABOUT 73000 MILES. I EMAILED DODGE ABOUT IT AND THEY GAVE ME NO WORTHWHILE ANSWERS EXCEPT I DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR ANY RECALLS ...

I'VE GOT A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA AND JUST HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD ABOUT 65000 MILES OR SO WHEN I NOTICED THE PROBLEM AND I FINALLY HAD THEM REPLACED AT ABOUT 73000 MILES. I EMAILED DODGE ABOUT IT AND THEY GAVE ME NO WORTHWHILE ANSWERS EXCEPT I DIDN'T QUALIFY FOR ANY RECALLS ...

PER BROADCAST ON DECEMBER 19, 2003 ON CBS NIGHTLY NEWS, THE DODGE DURANGO/DAKOTA BALL JOINT, UPPER AND LOWER ISSUES, NOT YET A RECALL BY THE MFG. WE OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, PURCHASED IN 2000 AND AT EVERY STATE INSPECTION, THE UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER IS AWA...

PER BROADCAST ON DECEMBER 19, 2003 ON CBS NIGHTLY NEWS, THE DODGE DURANGO/DAKOTA BALL JOINT, UPPER AND LOWER ISSUES, NOT YET A RECALL BY THE MFG. WE OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, PURCHASED IN 2000 AND AT EVERY STATE INSPECTION, THE UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER IS AWA...

THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF MY '98 2WD DODGE DAKOTA MAKES A LOUD 'POPPING' NOISE DURING SHARP LOWSPEED TURNS - A CHECK OF THE MESSAGE BOARDS REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLE WITH DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS RESULTING FROM IMPROPERLY ENGINEERED OR MANUFACTURED BALL JOINTS CONSTITUTING AN OBVIOUS DRIVER SAF...

PREMATURELY WORN UPPER BALL JOINT FOR 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT TRUCK (2W) WITH 55,000 MILES. SEVERE SQUEAKING AND GRINDING NOISE ALONG WITH OBVIOUS IRRATIC BRAKING PROBLEMS.*AK

SEEN THE CBS NEWS ABOUT UPPER BALL JOINTS ON DODGE DAKOTA ON 12/18/03. HAD MY LEFT SIDE BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON 7/15/02 AND MY RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON 8/5/03. PRETTY CLOSE TO $500 TO HAVE REPLACED.*AK

THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF MY '98 2WD DODGE DAKOTA MAKES A LOUD 'POPPING' NOISE DURING SHARP LOWSPEED TURNS - A CHECK OF THE MESSAGE BOARDS REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLE WITH DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS RESULTING FROM IMPROPERLY ENGINEERED OR MANUFACTURED BALL JOINTS CONSTITUTING AN OBVIOUS DRIVER SAF...

PREMATURELY WORN UPPER BALL JOINT FOR 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT TRUCK (2W) WITH 55,000 MILES. SEVERE SQUEAKING AND GRINDING NOISE ALONG WITH OBVIOUS IRRATIC BRAKING PROBLEMS.*AK

SEEN THE CBS NEWS ABOUT UPPER BALL JOINTS ON DODGE DAKOTA ON 12/18/03. HAD MY LEFT SIDE BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON 7/15/02 AND MY RIGHT SIDE BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON 8/5/03. PRETTY CLOSE TO $500 TO HAVE REPLACED.*AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAS WORN LOWER BALL JOINTS - MANUFACTURER DID NOT INSTALL GREASE FITTINGS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.*AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAS WORN LOWER BALL JOINTS - MANUFACTURER DID NOT INSTALL GREASE FITTINGS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE.*AK

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXCEEDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE HOSE FAILED. *AK THE BRAKE LINE WAS POSITIONED UP AGAINST THE MOVING SUSPENSION PART THAT WORE A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE. *SCC *JB

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEAR. *AK *NLM *PH

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEAR. *AK *NLM *PH

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN REVERSE AND THE CONSUMER APPLIED THE BRAKES, THE BRAKE PEDAL EXCEEDED TO THE FLOOR WITHOUT WARNING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BRAKE HOSE FAILED. *AK THE BRAKE LINE WAS POSITIONED UP AGAINST THE MOVING SUSPENSION PART THAT WORE A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE. *SCC *JB

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEAR. *AK *NLM *PH

ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE OF PREMATURE WEAR. *AK *NLM *PH

1998 DODGE DAKOTA XLT TRUCK UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURES. MILEAGE: 40,000 V8 (318CI) ENGINE HIGHWAY DRIVEN BOUGHT NEW EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FRONT END SHIMMY FROM DAY ONE. TOTAL OF 12 TIRES TRIED RESULTING IN NO IMPROVEMENT AND MARRED RIMS FROM TIRES BEING MOUNTED AND OVER 18 BALANCI...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA XLT TRUCK UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURES. MILEAGE: 40,000 V8 (318CI) ENGINE HIGHWAY DRIVEN BOUGHT NEW EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT FRONT END SHIMMY FROM DAY ONE. TOTAL OF 12 TIRES TRIED RESULTING IN NO IMPROVEMENT AND MARRED RIMS FROM TIRES BEING MOUNTED AND OVER 18 BALANCI...

WHILE HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND ALIGNED MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE AN ALIGNMENT COULD BE PERFORMED. *AK

WHILE HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND ALIGNED MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE AN ALIGNMENT COULD BE PERFORMED. *AK

WHILE HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND ALIGNED MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE AN ALIGNMENT COULD BE PERFORMED. *AK

WHILE HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND ALIGNED MECHANIC NOTICED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS AND INNER TIE RODS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BEFORE AN ALIGNMENT COULD BE PERFORMED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 40-50 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 40-50 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT RACK AND PINION NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *LA

LOWER PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

LOWER PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

LOWER DRIVER'S SIDER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

LOWER DRIVER'S SIDER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *LA

LOWER PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

LOWER PASSENGER SIDE BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

LOWER DRIVER'S SIDER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

LOWER DRIVER'S SIDER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES. THEY WERE MAKING A THUMPING NOISE WHEN SIMULTANEOUSLY TURNING A CORNER AND GOING OVER A BUMP. THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED AND THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AGAIN APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MILES LATER WITH AFTERMARKET UNITS. UP...

THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES. THEY WERE MAKING A THUMPING NOISE WHEN SIMULTANEOUSLY TURNING A CORNER AND GOING OVER A BUMP. THE PROBLEM REAPPEARED AND THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AGAIN APPROXIMATELY 25,000 MILES LATER WITH AFTERMARKET UNITS. UP...

WHILE DRIVING ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

WHILE DRIVING ANTI LOCK BRAKES FAILED. BRAKE PEDAL WAS HARD TO DEPRESS, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. *AK

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

I HAVE HAD NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. I PURCHASED IT BRAND NEW. 2 MONTHS AFTER 8/98 PURCHASE DATE, THE TRANSMISSION WENT OUT. THE BRAKES HAVE HAD TO BE REPLACED SEVERAL TIMES, THE MAP SENSOR WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUT DOWN. I RECENTLY HAD ...

FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK AT 49052 MILES.OULD GET NO SATISFACTION FROM DEALER. *AK

I HAVE A 1998 2WD DODGE DAKOTA THAT HAS SUFFERED FROM EXCESSIVE FRONT TIRE WEAR SINCE NEW. THE DEALER COULD NEVER SEEM TO FIND A CAUSE FOR THIS AND THE VEHICLE HAS COST ME A FORTUNE IN REPLACEMENT TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENTS. WITH THE VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY, AN INDEPENDENT FRONT END SHOP RECENTL...

WORN FRONT WHEEL BEARING & EXCESSIVE WEAR ON UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

WORN FRONT WHEEL BEARING & EXCESSIVE WEAR ON UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

WORN FRONT WHEEL BEARING & EXCESSIVE WEAR ON UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

WORN FRONT WHEEL BEARING & EXCESSIVE WEAR ON UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

DURING INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WARPED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

DURING INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WARPED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES BROKE, CAUSING THE GREASING FIT TO LEAK. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WILL COLLAPSE. *AK

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES BROKE, CAUSING THE GREASING FIT TO LEAK. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WILL COLLAPSE. *AK

FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK AT 49052 MILES.OULD GET NO SATISFACTION FROM DEALER. *AK

I HAVE A 1998 2WD DODGE DAKOTA THAT HAS SUFFERED FROM EXCESSIVE FRONT TIRE WEAR SINCE NEW. THE DEALER COULD NEVER SEEM TO FIND A CAUSE FOR THIS AND THE VEHICLE HAS COST ME A FORTUNE IN REPLACEMENT TIRES AND FRONT END ALIGNMENTS. WITH THE VEHICLE OUT OF WARRANTY, AN INDEPENDENT FRONT END SHOP RECENTL...

WORN FRONT WHEEL BEARING & EXCESSIVE WEAR ON UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

WORN FRONT WHEEL BEARING & EXCESSIVE WEAR ON UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

WORN FRONT WHEEL BEARING & EXCESSIVE WEAR ON UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

WORN FRONT WHEEL BEARING & EXCESSIVE WEAR ON UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS.*AK

DURING INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WARPED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

DURING INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WARPED AND MUST BE REPLACED. *AK

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MA...

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES BROKE, CAUSING THE GREASING FIT TO LEAK. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WILL COLLAPSE. *AK

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES BROKE, CAUSING THE GREASING FIT TO LEAK. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WILL COLLAPSE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WAS MAKING A LOUD PINGING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID ENGINE WAS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ENGINE WAS MAKING A LOUD PINGING NOISE. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND DEALER SAID ENGINE WAS NOT GETTING ENOUGH FUEL. *AK

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON MY TRUCK TWICE SINCE IT WAS BOUGHT IN 1998 BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE MY TRUCK WAS MAKING WAS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. THE TRUCK WAS NOT EVEN EVALUATED...

I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON MY TRUCK TWICE SINCE IT WAS BOUGHT IN 1998 BRAND NEW FROM THE DEALERSHIP. THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN TO THE DEALERSHIP I WAS TOLD THAT THE NOISE MY TRUCK WAS MAKING WAS DUE TO THE SUSPENSION AND NOT TO WORRY ABOUT IT. THE TRUCK WAS NOT EVEN EVALUATED...

UPPER BALL JOINT PREMATURE WEAR. *JB

UPPER BALL JOINT PREMATURE WEAR. *JB

WHILE TURN A CORNER IN MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I HEARD A BANG. LOOKED AROUND UNDER THE TRUCK I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING BROKEN. TOOK TRUCK TO TIRE SHOP TO HAVE FRONT TIRES RPLACED AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY YOUR S...

WHILE TURN A CORNER IN MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I HEARD A BANG. LOOKED AROUND UNDER THE TRUCK I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING BROKEN. TOOK TRUCK TO TIRE SHOP TO HAVE FRONT TIRES RPLACED AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY YOUR S...

WHILE TURN A CORNER IN MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I HEARD A BANG. LOOKED AROUND UNDER THE TRUCK I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING BROKEN. TOOK TRUCK TO TIRE SHOP TO HAVE FRONT TIRES RPLACED AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY YOUR S...

WHILE TURN A CORNER IN MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA I HEARD A BANG. LOOKED AROUND UNDER THE TRUCK I DID NOT SEE ANYTHING BROKEN. TOOK TRUCK TO TIRE SHOP TO HAVE FRONT TIRES RPLACED AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. I HAVE FOUND OUT THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION BY YOUR S...

TRANSMISSION THROTTLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT...KEEPS THE TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING AT THE PROPER TIME... WONT DOWNSHIFT WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. ALSO... SHIFTER LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT.... WRONG GEAR SHOWS UP ON CONSOLE.*AK

FRONT BALL JOINT EARLY FAILURE ON 1998 DAKOTA. FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE EXPERINCING EARLY FAILURES. SAME SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AS DURANGO.*AK

TRANSMISSION THROTTLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT...KEEPS THE TRANSMISSION FROM SHIFTING AT THE PROPER TIME... WONT DOWNSHIFT WHEN GAS PEDAL IS PRESSED TO THE FLOOR. ALSO... SHIFTER LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT.... WRONG GEAR SHOWS UP ON CONSOLE.*AK

FRONT BALL JOINT EARLY FAILURE ON 1998 DAKOTA. FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE EXPERINCING EARLY FAILURES. SAME SUSPENSION COMPONENTS AS DURANGO.*AK

BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGE AFTER LOW MILES. *AK

BRAKE ROTOR WARPAGE AFTER LOW MILES. *AK

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT WITH PAINT FADING ON THE HOOD IN SEVERAL PLACES. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THESE AREAS THAT WOULD CAUSE A PAINT PROBLEM. I AM VERY DISSAPOINTED THAT I AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE THAT IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. I HAVE SEARCHED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL SINCE THIS APPEARS...

I OWN A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT WITH PAINT FADING ON THE HOOD IN SEVERAL PLACES. THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THESE AREAS THAT WOULD CAUSE A PAINT PROBLEM. I AM VERY DISSAPOINTED THAT I AM HAVING THIS PROBLEM WITH A VEHICLE THAT IS ONLY 4 YEARS OLD. I HAVE SEARCHED FOR A POSSIBLE RECALL SINCE THIS APPEARS...

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD AND STAYED ON. THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE CONSUMER SAW RECALL 01V-153000 WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING DEALER THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL, BUT IT HAS THE SAME MO...

WHILE DRIVING, THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH BOARD AND STAYED ON. THE AIR BAG MODULE WAS REPLACED BUT THE PROBLEM RESURFACED. THE CONSUMER SAW RECALL 01V-153000 WHICH WAS RELATED TO THE AIR BAG CLOCKSPRING DEALER THEY STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT IN THE RECALL, BUT IT HAS THE SAME MO...

ADVISED BY AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER SERVICE TO REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 46059 MILES. COST $1478 PLUS TAX. ONE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS SAME PREMATURE PROBLEM EXPERIENCED ON DDODGE DURANGO.*AK

ADVISED BY AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER SERVICE TO REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 46059 MILES. COST $1478 PLUS TAX. ONE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS SAME PREMATURE PROBLEM EXPERIENCED ON DDODGE DURANGO.*AK

ADVISED BY AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER SERVICE TO REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 46059 MILES. COST $1478 PLUS TAX. ONE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS SAME PREMATURE PROBLEM EXPERIENCED ON DDODGE DURANGO.*AK

ADVISED BY AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER SERVICE TO REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 46059 MILES. COST $1478 PLUS TAX. ONE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS SAME PREMATURE PROBLEM EXPERIENCED ON DDODGE DURANGO.*AK

ADVISED BY AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER SERVICE TO REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 46059 MILES. COST $1478 PLUS TAX. ONE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS SAME PREMATURE PROBLEM EXPERIENCED ON DDODGE DURANGO.*AK

ADVISED BY AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER SERVICE TO REPLACE BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND LEFT AND RIGHT LOWER CONTROL ARMS FOR EXCESSIVE WEAR AT 46059 MILES. COST $1478 PLUS TAX. ONE MECHANIC SAID THIS IS SAME PREMATURE PROBLEM EXPERIENCED ON DDODGE DURANGO.*AK

WHITE SPOTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE BLACK PAINT ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS MADE WITH FAULTY PRIMER. MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO PAY HALF OF THE COST. *AK

WHITE SPOTS WERE SHOWING THROUGH THE BLACK PAINT ON THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS MADE WITH FAULTY PRIMER. MANUFACTURER WAS WILLING TO PAY HALF OF THE COST. *AK

A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS I DRIVE. A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS RELATED TO THE AIR BAG. HE SAID IT COULD MALFUNCTION IN AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE YET COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.*AK

A CLICKING NOISE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AS I DRIVE. A MECHANIC TOLD ME IT WAS RELATED TO THE AIR BAG. HE SAID IT COULD MALFUNCTION IN AN ACCIDENT OR WORSE YET COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.*AK

IN WINTER TIME TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR WHEN IT SHOULD WILL EVENTUALLY USUALLY AT ABOUT 1500 TO 2000 RPM AFTER GETS REALLY WARM STILL WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. CHANGED FLUID MYSELF WITH ATF 3 OR 4. HAVE HAD AT SHOPS NO ONE REALLY KNOWS WHAT CAUSES THIS THEY GUESS A LOT. ...

IN WINTER TIME TRANSMISSION DOES NOT WANT TO SHIFT OUT OF LOW GEAR WHEN IT SHOULD WILL EVENTUALLY USUALLY AT ABOUT 1500 TO 2000 RPM AFTER GETS REALLY WARM STILL WILL NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. CHANGED FLUID MYSELF WITH ATF 3 OR 4. HAVE HAD AT SHOPS NO ONE REALLY KNOWS WHAT CAUSES THIS THEY GUESS A LOT. ...

THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER BRAKES AND STEERING WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE. *JB

THE ENGINE BLOCK CRACKED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO BE INOPERATIVE. *JB

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT IDLING FOR SEVERAL HOURS, THE FLOOR BOARD OVER HEATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD BECOME EXTREMELY HOT. SEVERAL ITEMS THAT WERE LEFT ON THE FLOOR MELTED, WHICH INCLUDED SOME PORTIONS OF THE SEAT BELT. *JB

WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS LEFT IDLING FOR SEVERAL HOURS, THE FLOOR BOARD OVER HEATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE DUE TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM HAD BECOME EXTREMELY HOT. SEVERAL ITEMS THAT WERE LEFT ON THE FLOOR MELTED, WHICH INCLUDED SOME PORTIONS OF THE SEAT BELT. *JB

1998 DODGE TRUCK DAKOTA. TRANSFERED TO TIS. *PH *JB

1998 DODGE TRUCK DAKOTA. TRANSFERED TO TIS. *PH *JB

THE FRONT 4 WHEEL DRIVE CV SHAFT BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT. *JB

THE FRONT 4 WHEEL DRIVE CV SHAFT BROKE, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL HARD TO THE RIGHT. *JB

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON. SCC

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHEN THE HEATER WAS TURNED ON. SCC

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG HAD BEEN REMOVED, DEALERSHIP DID NOT INFORM CONSUMER BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. *JB..*AK

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIRBAG HAD BEEN REMOVED, DEALERSHIP DID NOT INFORM CONSUMER BEFORE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. *JB..*AK

NAR 02/28/2003 MR THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM. *CB

NAR 02/28/2003 MR THE CONSUMER HAS EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING SYSTEM. *CB

I HAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACE LAST SUMMER BECAUSE IT WAS DEFECTIVE . I HAVE AN EXHASUST LEAK KNOW AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I HAVE 3 BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. THEY SAID IT WOULD COST 65 TO 75 DOLLARS APIECE TO FIX. I WORK FOR DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT TWINSBURG STAMPING AS A MACHINE...

I HAD CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACE LAST SUMMER BECAUSE IT WAS DEFECTIVE . I HAVE AN EXHASUST LEAK KNOW AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID I HAVE 3 BROKEN EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS. THEY SAID IT WOULD COST 65 TO 75 DOLLARS APIECE TO FIX. I WORK FOR DAIMLER CHRYSLER AT TWINSBURG STAMPING AS A MACHINE...

CONSUMER STATE THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES AT 35MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPLACES THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AGAIN AT 10 MILES WILL REPLACE ROTORS AND PADS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

CONSUMER STATE THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE WHEN APPLIED THE BRAKES AT 35MPH. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED AND REPLACES THE FRONT ROTORS AND PADS. AGAIN AT 10 MILES WILL REPLACE ROTORS AND PADS. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. TS

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON MY DAKOTA KEEPS FALLING APART. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT 4 OR 5 TIMES NOW (THE FIRST TIME WAS NOT LONG AFTER I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE). EACH TIME THEY PUT A NEW CONVERTER ON, IT FALLS APART WITHIN A YEARS TIME. I ASKED THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY BLA...

THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON MY DAKOTA KEEPS FALLING APART. I HAVE TAKEN IT BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT 4 OR 5 TIMES NOW (THE FIRST TIME WAS NOT LONG AFTER I HAD BOUGHT THE VEHICLE). EACH TIME THEY PUT A NEW CONVERTER ON, IT FALLS APART WITHIN A YEARS TIME. I ASKED THEM ABOUT IT AND THEY BLA...

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WONDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER REPLACED THE TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, UPPER CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER STATES SIX MONTHS LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WONDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER REPLACED THE TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, UPPER CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER STATES SIX MONTHS LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WONDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER REPLACED THE TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, UPPER CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER STATES SIX MONTHS LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WONDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER REPLACED THE TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, UPPER CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER STATES SIX MONTHS LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BOLT BECAME LOOSE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM CONSUMER COMPALINED OF A NOISE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BEFORE THE INCIDENT OCCURED.*JB

I HAVE HAD TO REDO THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS TWICE AND THEY NEED REPLACING A THIRD TIME DUE TO WARPING OF THE ROTORS. THE DEALER SAYS THIS IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE WHEEL NUTS WHEN REPLACING THE WHEEL. I GOT THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED TORQUE SETTING AND MADE SURE THE ...

WHILE TRAVELING ON THE HIGHWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BOLT BECAME LOOSE. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. NLM CONSUMER COMPALINED OF A NOISE ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS BEFORE THE INCIDENT OCCURED.*JB

I HAVE HAD TO REDO THE FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS AND CALIPERS TWICE AND THEY NEED REPLACING A THIRD TIME DUE TO WARPING OF THE ROTORS. THE DEALER SAYS THIS IS CAUSED BY IMPROPER TORQUING OF THE WHEEL NUTS WHEN REPLACING THE WHEEL. I GOT THE MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED TORQUE SETTING AND MADE SURE THE ...

CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELT EQUIPMENT NOT STAYING LATCHED. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

CONSUMER HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SEAT BELT EQUIPMENT NOT STAYING LATCHED. DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

WHILE PERFORMING A BRAKE INSPECTION ON THIS VEHICLE I FOUND THAT THE DISC BRAKE PADS THAT ARE USED ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDE WHAT THEY ARE CALLING A "SHIM" THAT GETS GLUED ONTO BOTH THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SHOES WHICH AS NEAR AS I CAN TELL ACTS AS SOME SORT OF CUSHION BETWEEN THE PHENOLIC (PLASTIC) B...

WHILE PERFORMING A BRAKE INSPECTION ON THIS VEHICLE I FOUND THAT THE DISC BRAKE PADS THAT ARE USED ON THIS VEHICLE INCLUDE WHAT THEY ARE CALLING A "SHIM" THAT GETS GLUED ONTO BOTH THE INBOARD AND OUTBOARD SHOES WHICH AS NEAR AS I CAN TELL ACTS AS SOME SORT OF CUSHION BETWEEN THE PHENOLIC (PLASTIC) B...

THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT TIRES. HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED EACH TIME AND THE MECHANIC STATED MINOR ADJUSTMENT. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE CAMBER, THE LAST MECHANIC I TALKED TO (8/29/202) STATED THAT HAS HAD SEVERAL DOGDE DEKOTAS IN WITH THE SAM...

THE TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO WEAR ON THE OUTSIDE EDGE OF THE FRONT TIRES. HAD THE FRONT END ALIGNED EACH TIME AND THE MECHANIC STATED MINOR ADJUSTMENT. THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE THE CAMBER, THE LAST MECHANIC I TALKED TO (8/29/202) STATED THAT HAS HAD SEVERAL DOGDE DEKOTAS IN WITH THE SAM...

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A TRACTOR-TRAILER. I HIT THE TRAILER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH A TRACTOR-TRAILER. I HIT THE TRAILER AND THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK

WHILE DRIVING CAN HEAR A HUMMING SOUND. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED IT WAS RACK AND PINION STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, MAKING IT HARD FOR CONSUMER TO SEE, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

WHILE DRIVING CAN HEAR A HUMMING SOUND. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY STATED IT WAS RACK AND PINION STEERING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHILE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS GO OUT, MAKING IT HARD FOR CONSUMER TO SEE, AND COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND WENT BACKWARD INTO THE STREET. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK.*JB

VEHICLE WAS PARKED AND RUNNING AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING, VEHICLE SHIFTED INTO REVERSE AND WENT BACKWARD INTO THE STREET. DEALERSHIP WAS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK.*JB

CONSUMER RAN A STOP SIGN AT 30 TO 35 MPH, T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE, FULL FRONTAL INPACT, AND NONE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

CONSUMER RAN A STOP SIGN AT 30 TO 35 MPH, T-BONED ANOTHER VEHICLE, FULL FRONTAL INPACT, AND NONE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHEN ENGAGING TURN SIGNAL THERE WAS NO SIGNAL LIGHT, AND THERE WAS A LOUD GEAR GRINDING NOISE. WHEN DISENGAGING SIGNAL NOISE STOPPED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

WHEN ENGAGING TURN SIGNAL THERE WAS NO SIGNAL LIGHT, AND THERE WAS A LOUD GEAR GRINDING NOISE. WHEN DISENGAGING SIGNAL NOISE STOPPED. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS KEEPS WEARING OUT. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. ALSO WHEN MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN THE FRONT WHEEL FEELS AS THOUGH IT SKIPS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WATER THE THROTTLE SENSOR AND VEHICLE STARTS TO RUNS ROUGHLY. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED TO REPLACE SENSORS. NLM

CONSUMER STATED THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS KEEPS WEARING OUT. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE VEHICLE VIBRATES. ALSO WHEN MAKING A SHARP LEFT TURN THE FRONT WHEEL FEELS AS THOUGH IT SKIPS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. NLM

WHILE DRIVING THROUGH WATER THE THROTTLE SENSOR AND VEHICLE STARTS TO RUNS ROUGHLY. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER INDICATED TO REPLACE SENSORS. NLM

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER TURNED THE HEAT ON AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE DRIVER WAS INJURED, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE, THE DEALER IS UNWILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER IN REPAIRS OR MEDICAL BILLS. *SLC

WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER TURNED THE HEAT ON AND BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIR BAGS DEPLOYED, THE DRIVER WAS INJURED, THERE WAS NO ACCIDENT AND THE DEALERSHIP CAN NOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE, THE DEALER IS UNWILLING TO ASSIST CONSUMER IN REPAIRS OR MEDICAL BILLS. *SLC

THE FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY UNDERSIZED. THE ROTORS WARP QUICKLY DUE TO OVERHEATING. MATERIALS USED ARE VERY CHEAP. THE RIGHT SIDE CALIPER PINS HAVE BOTH STIPPED OUT THEIR THREADS REQUIRING ME TO INSTALL OVERSIZED SELF-TAPPING CALIPER PINS. THE DODGE DEALER I TOOK IT TO CALLED ME A LIAR...

THE FRONT BRAKING SYSTEM IS EXTREMELY UNDERSIZED. THE ROTORS WARP QUICKLY DUE TO OVERHEATING. MATERIALS USED ARE VERY CHEAP. THE RIGHT SIDE CALIPER PINS HAVE BOTH STIPPED OUT THEIR THREADS REQUIRING ME TO INSTALL OVERSIZED SELF-TAPPING CALIPER PINS. THE DODGE DEALER I TOOK IT TO CALLED ME A LIAR...

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, SHE TURNED THE HEAT ON, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED INJURY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM *YD

CONSUMER STATES WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, SHE TURNED THE HEAT ON, AND WITHOUT ANY INDICATION BOTH FRONT AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND CAUSED INJURY. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *NLM *YD

CONSTANTLY REPLACING BRAKES AND ROTORS ON FRONT OF VEHICLE. GROOVES ARE WEARING INTO BRAKES. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YH

CONSTANTLY REPLACING BRAKES AND ROTORS ON FRONT OF VEHICLE. GROOVES ARE WEARING INTO BRAKES. DEALER CONTACTED. *AK *YH

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON MY 1998 DAKOTA 3 TIMES SINCE I BUY THE TRUCK. EACH TIME THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY WERE GOING TO LOOK INTO THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. AND EACH TIME THEY WOULD SAY "WE DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO LOOK AT WHAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM BUT, IF IT HAPPENS...

I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER ON MY 1998 DAKOTA 3 TIMES SINCE I BUY THE TRUCK. EACH TIME THE DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THEY WERE GOING TO LOOK INTO THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. AND EACH TIME THEY WOULD SAY "WE DIDN'T GET A CHANCE TO LOOK AT WHAT MIGHT HAVE CAUSED THE PROBLEM BUT, IF IT HAPPENS...

WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCKUP AND NO TURN. HEARD POPPING NOISE AND STEERING WORKED AGAIN. REPLACED RACK AND PINION

WHEN TURNING TO THE LEFT THE STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCKUP AND NO TURN. HEARD POPPING NOISE AND STEERING WORKED AGAIN. REPLACED RACK AND PINION

WHILE DRIVING 20MPH APLLIED BRAKES, RUBBER CAME OFF BRAKES AND FOOT SLIPPED ON GAS, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

WHILE DRIVING 20MPH APLLIED BRAKES, RUBBER CAME OFF BRAKES AND FOOT SLIPPED ON GAS, AND ACCELERATED VEHICLE, HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. AIRBAGS DIDNOT DEPLOY. DEALER CONTACTED.*AK *SLC

HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING, PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR LINKS AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS NOTICED INSPECTION, IF PARTS FAIL COMPLETELY TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.

HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING, PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR LINKS AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS NOTICED INSPECTION, IF PARTS FAIL COMPLETELY TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.

HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING, PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR LINKS AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS NOTICED INSPECTION, IF PARTS FAIL COMPLETELY TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.

HEADLIGHTS FLICKERING, PROBLEMS WITH SWAY BAR LINKS AND UPPER CONTROL ARMS NOTICED INSPECTION, IF PARTS FAIL COMPLETELY TOTAL LOSS OF STEERING WOULD OCCUR.

WHEN LEAVING STEERING WHEEL SET IN A CERTAIN POSITION AND VEHICLE TURNED OFF. CONSUMER RETURNED AFTER SIX HOURS AND STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT UNSAFE BECAUSE VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF IN THAT POSITION. *AK *YH

WHEN LEAVING STEERING WHEEL SET IN A CERTAIN POSITION AND VEHICLE TURNED OFF. CONSUMER RETURNED AFTER SIX HOURS AND STEERING WHEEL WAS LOCKED UP. CONSUMER FELT UNSAFE BECAUSE VEHICLE WILL TAKE OFF IN THAT POSITION. *AK *YH

AT 32,000 MILES CONSUMER HAD BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. PRESENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. INFORMED THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED / NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

AT 32,000 MILES CONSUMER HAD BOTH FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. PRESENTLY, PROBLEM HAS REOCCURRED. INFORMED THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN. DEALER WAS CONTACTED / NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER.*AK

TIRE BLEWOUT,LOOKS TO BE TIRE SEPARATED WAS CAUSE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W2HH AWB TIRESIZE: P225/75R15)

TIRE BLEWOUT,LOOKS TO BE TIRE SEPARATED WAS CAUSE.*AK (DOT NUMBER: W2HH AWB TIRESIZE: P225/75R15)

FRONT LOWER JOINT HAD WORN OUT. COULD NOT GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT BECAUSE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD WORN OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINT. *AK *YD

FRONT LOWER JOINT HAD WORN OUT. COULD NOT GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT BECAUSE LOWER BALL JOINT HAD WORN OUT. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER HAD TO REPLACE BALL JOINT. *AK *YD

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

WHILE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT ANY SPEED THERE IS VIBRATION IN STEERING COLUMN. THERE IS ALSO A NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN DURING ACCELERATION. DEALERSHIP HAS MADE NO DETERMINATION AS TO A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

WHILE BRAKES ARE APPLIED AT ANY SPEED THERE IS VIBRATION IN STEERING COLUMN. THERE IS ALSO A NOISE COMING FROM STEERING COLUMN DURING ACCELERATION. DEALERSHIP HAS MADE NO DETERMINATION AS TO A CAUSE FOR THIS PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK

REAR BRAKE LINE RUBBER FLEX TUBE CASING RUBBED AGAINST TRANSMISSION. THIS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT FROM HOLE THAT WAS CREATED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC HAS INSPECTED THE PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO RESOLUTION. *AK

REAR BRAKE LINE RUBBER FLEX TUBE CASING RUBBED AGAINST TRANSMISSION. THIS CAUSED BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK OUT FROM HOLE THAT WAS CREATED. HAD TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC HAS INSPECTED THE PROBLEM, BUT HAD NO RESOLUTION. *AK

THIS MODEL WAS RECALLED DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES FAILING IN SUCH A WAY. I BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AGAIN BUT FOR THE FRONT BRAKES. THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE AXLE CAUSING IT TO EVENTUALLY BREAK. IN THE AREA I WAS TRAVELING I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF TRUCK WAS AT A ...

THIS MODEL WAS RECALLED DUE TO THE REAR BRAKES FAILING IN SUCH A WAY. I BELIEVE THAT IT SHOULD BE RECALLED AGAIN BUT FOR THE FRONT BRAKES. THE BRAKE LINE WAS RUBBING AGAINST THE AXLE CAUSING IT TO EVENTUALLY BREAK. IN THE AREA I WAS TRAVELING I COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IF TRUCK WAS AT A ...

WHINE AT 45 MPH, COMPLAINED AT FIRST SERVICE, REPLACED RACK AND PINION GER KIT + SOME BEARINGS, ETC. NOISE STILL THERE. REPLACED AGAIN AT 35964// REPLACED AGAIN ON VACATION OUT OF TOWN @ 40K DUE TO BEING ADVISED IT WAS POSSIBLE TOO DANGEROUS TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT. WHINE STILL THERE... REPLACED A...

WHINE AT 45 MPH, COMPLAINED AT FIRST SERVICE, REPLACED RACK AND PINION GER KIT + SOME BEARINGS, ETC. NOISE STILL THERE. REPLACED AGAIN AT 35964// REPLACED AGAIN ON VACATION OUT OF TOWN @ 40K DUE TO BEING ADVISED IT WAS POSSIBLE TOO DANGEROUS TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT. WHINE STILL THERE... REPLACED A...

WHINE AT 45 MPH, COMPLAINED AT FIRST SERVICE, REPLACED RACK AND PINION GER KIT + SOME BEARINGS, ETC. NOISE STILL THERE. REPLACED AGAIN AT 35964// REPLACED AGAIN ON VACATION OUT OF TOWN @ 40K DUE TO BEING ADVISED IT WAS POSSIBLE TOO DANGEROUS TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT. WHINE STILL THERE... REPLACED A...

WHINE AT 45 MPH, COMPLAINED AT FIRST SERVICE, REPLACED RACK AND PINION GER KIT + SOME BEARINGS, ETC. NOISE STILL THERE. REPLACED AGAIN AT 35964// REPLACED AGAIN ON VACATION OUT OF TOWN @ 40K DUE TO BEING ADVISED IT WAS POSSIBLE TOO DANGEROUS TO CONTINUE DRIVING IT. WHINE STILL THERE... REPLACED A...

OWNER'S MANUAL STATED 87 OR HIGHER OCTANE SHOULD BE USED. WHEN PUTTING A MEDUIM GRADE GAS IN VEHICLE OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING/TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT LOCK UP, AND CAUSED RPMS TO INCREASE. RMPS WENT UP TOO HIGH FOR TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTH...

OWNER'S MANUAL STATED 87 OR HIGHER OCTANE SHOULD BE USED. WHEN PUTTING A MEDUIM GRADE GAS IN VEHICLE OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING/TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT LOCK UP, AND CAUSED RPMS TO INCREASE. RMPS WENT UP TOO HIGH FOR TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTH...

OWNER'S MANUAL STATED 87 OR HIGHER OCTANE SHOULD BE USED. WHEN PUTTING A MEDUIM GRADE GAS IN VEHICLE OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING/TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT LOCK UP, AND CAUSED RPMS TO INCREASE. RMPS WENT UP TOO HIGH FOR TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTH...

OWNER'S MANUAL STATED 87 OR HIGHER OCTANE SHOULD BE USED. WHEN PUTTING A MEDUIM GRADE GAS IN VEHICLE OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING/TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT LOCK UP, AND CAUSED RPMS TO INCREASE. RMPS WENT UP TOO HIGH FOR TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTH...

OWNER'S MANUAL STATED 87 OR HIGHER OCTANE SHOULD BE USED. WHEN PUTTING A MEDUIM GRADE GAS IN VEHICLE OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING/TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT LOCK UP, AND CAUSED RPMS TO INCREASE. RMPS WENT UP TOO HIGH FOR TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTH...

OWNER'S MANUAL STATED 87 OR HIGHER OCTANE SHOULD BE USED. WHEN PUTTING A MEDUIM GRADE GAS IN VEHICLE OVERDRIVE STOPPED WORKING/TORQUE CONVERTER WOULD NOT LOCK UP, AND CAUSED RPMS TO INCREASE. RMPS WENT UP TOO HIGH FOR TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER ,AND THEY DIDN'T WANT TO DO ANYTH...

WHEN DRIVING AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NEEDED WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER; MECHANIC NOTED A TEMPORARY SOLUTION TO PROBLEM BY TAPPING ON WIPER MOTOR.*AK

WHEN DRIVING AND WINDSHIELD WIPERS WERE NEEDED WIPERS STOPPED WORKING, CAUSING POOR DRIVER'S VISIBILITY. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED DEALER; MECHANIC NOTED A TEMPORARY SOLUTION TO PROBLEM BY TAPPING ON WIPER MOTOR.*AK

IN 1999 STEERING WAS TIGHT/ HARD TO TURN, AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER TOOKVEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED RACK AND PINION. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE NEEDS ANOTHER RACK AND PINION. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE THOUGHT HE SAW WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING STEERING ON HIS VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS N...

IN 1999 STEERING WAS TIGHT/ HARD TO TURN, AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER TOOKVEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED RACK AND PINION. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE NEEDS ANOTHER RACK AND PINION. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE THOUGHT HE SAW WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING STEERING ON HIS VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS N...

IN 1999 STEERING WAS TIGHT/ HARD TO TURN, AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER TOOKVEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED RACK AND PINION. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE NEEDS ANOTHER RACK AND PINION. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE THOUGHT HE SAW WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING STEERING ON HIS VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS N...

IN 1999 STEERING WAS TIGHT/ HARD TO TURN, AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER TOOKVEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED RACK AND PINION. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE NEEDS ANOTHER RACK AND PINION. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE THOUGHT HE SAW WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING STEERING ON HIS VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS N...

IN 1999 STEERING WAS TIGHT/ HARD TO TURN, AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER TOOKVEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED RACK AND PINION. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE NEEDS ANOTHER RACK AND PINION. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE THOUGHT HE SAW WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING STEERING ON HIS VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS N...

IN 1999 STEERING WAS TIGHT/ HARD TO TURN, AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER TOOKVEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED RACK AND PINION. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE NEEDS ANOTHER RACK AND PINION. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE THOUGHT HE SAW WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING STEERING ON HIS VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS N...

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 01V153000982 BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

I HAVE RECENTLY NOTICED MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAKING TICKING NOISE AGAIN, MY EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS JUST RECENTLY EXPIRED TOO. THIS PART HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 22000 MILES. NOW JUST LESS THAN 2 YEARS LATER I AM RUNNING INTO THE SAME DELEMA. I HAVE SPOKE TO SEVERAL AUTO MECHANICS AND THEY ALL SAY THAT ...

VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN RECALL 01V153000982 BUT, THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT PART OF RECALL DUE TO VIN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

I HAVE RECENTLY NOTICED MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER MAKING TICKING NOISE AGAIN, MY EXTENDED WARRANTY HAS JUST RECENTLY EXPIRED TOO. THIS PART HAD BEEN REPLACED AT 22000 MILES. NOW JUST LESS THAN 2 YEARS LATER I AM RUNNING INTO THE SAME DELEMA. I HAVE SPOKE TO SEVERAL AUTO MECHANICS AND THEY ALL SAY THAT ...

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TRACK BAR BROKE OFF THE FRAME. CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER GOT 3 ESTIMATES. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A WELDER THAT MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROPERLY WELD BRACKET TO FRAME THE TRACK SUPPORT BAR SUPPORTS THE ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBLY.*JB

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TRACK BAR BROKE OFF THE FRAME. CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER GOT 3 ESTIMATES. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A WELDER THAT MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROPERLY WELD BRACKET TO FRAME THE TRACK SUPPORT BAR SUPPORTS THE ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBLY.*JB

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TRACK BAR BROKE OFF THE FRAME. CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER GOT 3 ESTIMATES. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A WELDER THAT MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROPERLY WELD BRACKET TO FRAME THE TRACK SUPPORT BAR SUPPORTS THE ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBLY.*JB

WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH TRACK BAR BROKE OFF THE FRAME. CONSUMER COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER GOT 3 ESTIMATES. *AK CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY A WELDER THAT MANUFACTURER DID NOT PROPERLY WELD BRACKET TO FRAME THE TRACK SUPPORT BAR SUPPORTS THE ENTIRE STEERING ASSEMBLY.*JB

AT 9500 MILES THE SPEED CONTROL SENSOR MALFUCNTIONED, CAUSING SPEEDOMETER TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THIS PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY. THEN, WITH APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, SPEED CONTROL SENSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE SENSOR MALFUNCTI...

AT 9500 MILES THE SPEED CONTROL SENSOR MALFUCNTIONED, CAUSING SPEEDOMETER TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THIS PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY. THEN, WITH APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, SPEED CONTROL SENSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE SENSOR MALFUNCTI...

AT 9500 MILES THE SPEED CONTROL SENSOR MALFUCNTIONED, CAUSING SPEEDOMETER TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THIS PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY. THEN, WITH APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, SPEED CONTROL SENSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE SENSOR MALFUNCTI...

AT 9500 MILES THE SPEED CONTROL SENSOR MALFUCNTIONED, CAUSING SPEEDOMETER TO OPERATE ERRATICALLY. DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THIS PROBLEM UNDER WARRANTY. THEN, WITH APPROXIMATELY 61,000 MILES ON VEHICLE, SPEED CONTROL SENSOR HAS MALFUNCTIONED AGAIN. *AK CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN THE SENSOR MALFUNCTI...

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 75 MPH FRONT HOOD WILL COME UP. ALSO HAS HAPPENED AT LOWER SPEEDS. HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *JB

WHILE TRAVELING AT ABOUT 75 MPH FRONT HOOD WILL COME UP. ALSO HAS HAPPENED AT LOWER SPEEDS. HAD NOT CONTACTED DEALER.*AK *JB

THE FIRST BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT JUST OVER 36000 MILES. IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTEE. THE 2ND. BALL JOINT FAILED AT APR 62000 MILES. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER BUT THEY SAID IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WITH JUST 62000 MI. I'VE HAD TO REPLA...

THE FIRST BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT JUST OVER 36000 MILES. IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTEE. THE 2ND. BALL JOINT FAILED AT APR 62000 MILES. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER BUT THEY SAID IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WITH JUST 62000 MI. I'VE HAD TO REPLA...

AIR CONDITIONING HOSE LEADING TO ALUMINUM ASSEMBLY FAILED DUE TO CUT IN HOSE. MIDDLE PORTION OF HOSE RESTS DIRECTLY OVER ONE CORNER OF PLASTIC AIR FILTER COVER ASSEMBLY. AT THE CORNER OF AIR FILTER COVER THERE IS A SMALL VERTICAL SPLINE THAT IS PART OF THE MOLDED PASTIC LID COVER. THE THICKNESS O...

AIR CONDITIONING HOSE LEADING TO ALUMINUM ASSEMBLY FAILED DUE TO CUT IN HOSE. MIDDLE PORTION OF HOSE RESTS DIRECTLY OVER ONE CORNER OF PLASTIC AIR FILTER COVER ASSEMBLY. AT THE CORNER OF AIR FILTER COVER THERE IS A SMALL VERTICAL SPLINE THAT IS PART OF THE MOLDED PASTIC LID COVER. THE THICKNESS O...

AIR CONDITIONING HOSE LEADING TO ALUMINUM ASSEMBLY FAILED DUE TO CUT IN HOSE. MIDDLE PORTION OF HOSE RESTS DIRECTLY OVER ONE CORNER OF PLASTIC AIR FILTER COVER ASSEMBLY. AT THE CORNER OF AIR FILTER COVER THERE IS A SMALL VERTICAL SPLINE THAT IS PART OF THE MOLDED PASTIC LID COVER. THE THICKNESS O...

AIR CONDITIONING HOSE LEADING TO ALUMINUM ASSEMBLY FAILED DUE TO CUT IN HOSE. MIDDLE PORTION OF HOSE RESTS DIRECTLY OVER ONE CORNER OF PLASTIC AIR FILTER COVER ASSEMBLY. AT THE CORNER OF AIR FILTER COVER THERE IS A SMALL VERTICAL SPLINE THAT IS PART OF THE MOLDED PASTIC LID COVER. THE THICKNESS O...

THE MAINFOLD BOLTS BROKE FLUSH WITH THE MANIFOLDS. 1998 4 CYLINDER DAKOTAS ARE KNOWN FOR THIS DEFECT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY PART OF THIS PROBLEM. THEY CLAIM IGNORANCE AND BASICALLY TOLD ME I WAS STUPID FOR NOT BUYING AN EXTENDED WARANTY. I TALKED TO AND SHOWED THE TRUCK TO OTHER MCHANICS A...

THE MAINFOLD BOLTS BROKE FLUSH WITH THE MANIFOLDS. 1998 4 CYLINDER DAKOTAS ARE KNOWN FOR THIS DEFECT. CHRYSLER WILL NOT PAY FOR ANY PART OF THIS PROBLEM. THEY CLAIM IGNORANCE AND BASICALLY TOLD ME I WAS STUPID FOR NOT BUYING AN EXTENDED WARANTY. I TALKED TO AND SHOWED THE TRUCK TO OTHER MCHANICS A...

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A CHEVROLET, CELEBRITY AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WITH A CHEVROLET, CELEBRITY AT 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER / MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE US WITH ANY FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING THIS MATTER. *AK

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON WHILE WE WERE ON A TRIP TO PALM COAST, FL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001. THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED FROM NORMAL TO 0. WE PULLED OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT. THE TRUCK WAS STILL RUNNING, HOWEVER WE CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD TOW IT TO THE NEAREST DODGE DEALERSHIP. WE...

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON WHILE WE WERE ON A TRIP TO PALM COAST, FL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001. THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED FROM NORMAL TO 0. WE PULLED OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT. THE TRUCK WAS STILL RUNNING, HOWEVER WE CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD TOW IT TO THE NEAREST DODGE DEALERSHIP. WE...

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON WHILE WE WERE ON A TRIP TO PALM COAST, FL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001. THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED FROM NORMAL TO 0. WE PULLED OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT. THE TRUCK WAS STILL RUNNING, HOWEVER WE CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD TOW IT TO THE NEAREST DODGE DEALERSHIP. WE...

ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON WHILE WE WERE ON A TRIP TO PALM COAST, FL ON THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001. THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED FROM NORMAL TO 0. WE PULLED OFF AT THE NEXT EXIT. THE TRUCK WAS STILL RUNNING, HOWEVER WE CALLED CHRYSLER AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD TOW IT TO THE NEAREST DODGE DEALERSHIP. WE...

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A 10 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS*AK

A CRACKED FIFTH GEAR LEFT ME COASTING IN NEUTRAL AT 55 MPH ON A SIX LANE LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY, DESPERATELY TRYING TO REACH THE SAFETY OF THE SHOULDER IN LATE EVENING TRAFFIC. *AK

WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED A 10 YEAR OLD WAS ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS WITHOUT APPLYING BRAKES, CAUSING VEHICLE TO HIT A TREE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS*AK

A CRACKED FIFTH GEAR LEFT ME COASTING IN NEUTRAL AT 55 MPH ON A SIX LANE LIMITED ACCESS HIGHWAY, DESPERATELY TRYING TO REACH THE SAFETY OF THE SHOULDER IN LATE EVENING TRAFFIC. *AK

CONSUMER'S SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER SIDE WASN'T RETRACTING ONCE IT HAS BEEN PULLED TO SECURE OCCUPANT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND THERE WAS ONLY A 36,000 MILE WARRANTY FOR SEAT BELTS. NO RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED.*AK

CONSUMER'S SHOULDER BELT ON DRIVER SIDE WASN'T RETRACTING ONCE IT HAS BEEN PULLED TO SECURE OCCUPANT. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED, AND THERE WAS ONLY A 36,000 MILE WARRANTY FOR SEAT BELTS. NO RECALL HAS BEEN INITIATED.*AK

CONSUMER WAS ON THIRD CLUTCH FAN. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 46,000 MILES. FIRST CLUTCH FAN WENT OUT AT 26,000, AND SECOND WENT OUT AT ANOTHER 19-20,000 MILES APART. DEALER COULDN'T EXPLAIN IF THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE PARTS. *AK

CONSUMER WAS ON THIRD CLUTCH FAN. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 46,000 MILES. FIRST CLUTCH FAN WENT OUT AT 26,000, AND SECOND WENT OUT AT ANOTHER 19-20,000 MILES APART. DEALER COULDN'T EXPLAIN IF THERE WAS A DEFECT WITH THE PARTS. *AK

REAREND HAS FAILED TWICE , FIRST AT 20,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 25,000 LATER DUE TO BEARING AND RING/ PINION FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

REAREND HAS FAILED TWICE , FIRST AT 20,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 25,000 LATER DUE TO BEARING AND RING/ PINION FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

REAREND HAS FAILED TWICE , FIRST AT 20,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 25,000 LATER DUE TO BEARING AND RING/ PINION FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

REAREND HAS FAILED TWICE , FIRST AT 20,000 MILES AND AGAIN AT 25,000 LATER DUE TO BEARING AND RING/ PINION FAILURE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WELDED TO VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

LOWER CONTROL ARM BROKE FROM VEHICLE BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WELDED TO VEHICLE. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK

WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL NOTICED VEHICLE NOT GAINING POWER. ALSO, WHILE ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL NOT TRAVEL OVER 45 MPH. TECHNICIAN STATED CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS STRANDED AND WAS UNABLE TO GET TO WORK DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR FAILURE. *YH

WHILE TRAVELING UP A HILL NOTICED VEHICLE NOT GAINING POWER. ALSO, WHILE ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE WILL NOT TRAVEL OVER 45 MPH. TECHNICIAN STATED CATALYTIC CONVERTER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS STRANDED AND WAS UNABLE TO GET TO WORK DUE TO THE CATALYTIC CONVERTOR FAILURE. *YH

DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 75 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGES TO TRANSMISSON AND ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. CONSUMER COMPLAINED NOT ABOUT WARRANTY, BUT DAMAGE OF DRIVES...

DRIVESHAFT DISCONNECTED WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 75 MPH, CAUSING DAMAGES TO TRANSMISSON AND ENGINE BLOCK. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. CONSUMER COMPLAINED NOT ABOUT WARRANTY, BUT DAMAGE OF DRIVES...

THE A-ARM/BUSHING FAILED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, THE FRONT END ALWAYS FELT UNSTABLE AND AFTER NUMEROUS REPAIRS THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GET WORSE NOT BETTER. NLM

THE BRAKES FAILED AND WERE REPLACED OFTEN. NLM

THE A-ARM/BUSHING FAILED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, THE FRONT END ALWAYS FELT UNSTABLE AND AFTER NUMEROUS REPAIRS THE PROBLEM SEEMED TO GET WORSE NOT BETTER. NLM

THE BRAKES FAILED AND WERE REPLACED OFTEN. NLM

I HAVE HAD A MASTER CYLINDER GO BAD AND UPON REPLACEMENT I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT I AM NOT GETTING BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES. BOTH REAR SIDES ARE NOT RECIEVING FLUID. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE OCCURING AT THE FRONT NEAR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE IS A METAL BLOCK THAT RECIEVES FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLIN...

I HAVE HAD A MASTER CYLINDER GO BAD AND UPON REPLACEMENT I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT I AM NOT GETTING BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES. BOTH REAR SIDES ARE NOT RECIEVING FLUID. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE OCCURING AT THE FRONT NEAR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE IS A METAL BLOCK THAT RECIEVES FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLIN...

I HAVE HAD A MASTER CYLINDER GO BAD AND UPON REPLACEMENT I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT I AM NOT GETTING BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES. BOTH REAR SIDES ARE NOT RECIEVING FLUID. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE OCCURING AT THE FRONT NEAR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE IS A METAL BLOCK THAT RECIEVES FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLIN...

I HAVE HAD A MASTER CYLINDER GO BAD AND UPON REPLACEMENT I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT I AM NOT GETTING BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKES. BOTH REAR SIDES ARE NOT RECIEVING FLUID. PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE OCCURING AT THE FRONT NEAR THE MASTER CYLINDER. THE IS A METAL BLOCK THAT RECIEVES FLUID FROM THE MASTER CYLIN...

WE TRADED OUR 1999 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 10-12-2000, AT THE CENTRAL KIA SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN PLANO TEXAS. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AND WE HAVE SPENT OVER $800.00 SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. WE CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP PH#972-422-5300, WHEN WE STARTE...

WE TRADED OUR 1999 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 10-12-2000, AT THE CENTRAL KIA SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN PLANO TEXAS. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AND WE HAVE SPENT OVER $800.00 SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. WE CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP PH#972-422-5300, WHEN WE STARTE...

WE TRADED OUR 1999 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 10-12-2000, AT THE CENTRAL KIA SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN PLANO TEXAS. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AND WE HAVE SPENT OVER $800.00 SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. WE CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP PH#972-422-5300, WHEN WE STARTE...

WE TRADED OUR 1999 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 10-12-2000, AT THE CENTRAL KIA SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN PLANO TEXAS. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AND WE HAVE SPENT OVER $800.00 SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. WE CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP PH#972-422-5300, WHEN WE STARTE...

WE TRADED OUR 1999 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 10-12-2000, AT THE CENTRAL KIA SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN PLANO TEXAS. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AND WE HAVE SPENT OVER $800.00 SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. WE CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP PH#972-422-5300, WHEN WE STARTE...

WE TRADED OUR 1999 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 10-12-2000, AT THE CENTRAL KIA SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN PLANO TEXAS. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AND WE HAVE SPENT OVER $800.00 SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. WE CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP PH#972-422-5300, WHEN WE STARTE...

WE TRADED OUR 1999 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 10-12-2000, AT THE CENTRAL KIA SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN PLANO TEXAS. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AND WE HAVE SPENT OVER $800.00 SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. WE CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP PH#972-422-5300, WHEN WE STARTE...

WE TRADED OUR 1999 KIA SPORTAGE FOR A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK 10-12-2000, AT THE CENTRAL KIA SUBARU DEALERSHIP IN PLANO TEXAS. WE HAVE HAD NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS WITH THIS TRUCK AND WE HAVE SPENT OVER $800.00 SINCE WE HAVE HAD THE TRUCK. WE CONTACTED THE KIA DEALERSHIP PH#972-422-5300, WHEN WE STARTE...

A FEW MONTHS AGO CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP, AND DEALER SERVICED BRAKES ON 23RD OF FEBRUARY, 2001. CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT, AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK AS GOOD AS THEY SHOULD HAVE WORKED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE 3 FATALATIES AND 1 INJU...

A FEW MONTHS AGO CONSUMER WAS HAVING PROBLEMS WITH BRAKES. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE INTO DEALERSHIP, AND DEALER SERVICED BRAKES ON 23RD OF FEBRUARY, 2001. CONSUMER HAD AN ACCIDENT, AND BRAKES DID NOT WORK AS GOOD AS THEY SHOULD HAVE WORKED. *AK CONSUMER STATES THERE WERE 3 FATALATIES AND 1 INJU...

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

CONSUMER WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION IN WHICH DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

BATTERY EXPLODED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CASE AND UNDERHOOD NOISE INSULATION. *SLC

BATTERY EXPLODED, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CASE AND UNDERHOOD NOISE INSULATION. *SLC

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN OVERHAULED TWO TIMES, THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS EXCESSIVE AND THAT THE FIRST REPAIR SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAT 40,000 MILES. *MJS

THE TRANSMISSION HAS BEEN OVERHAULED TWO TIMES, THE CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS EXCESSIVE AND THAT THE FIRST REPAIR SHOULD HAVE LASTED LONGER THAT 40,000 MILES. *MJS

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKES PEDAL BUT BRAKES WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. WOULD HAVE TO STEP HARDER TO MAKE BRAKES WORK. BUT, AT TIMES COULD NOT STOP, AND ONCE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT STOPPED. CURRENTLY, THERE WAS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 891. *AK

WHILE DRIVING STEPPED ON BRAKES PEDAL BUT BRAKES WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. WOULD HAVE TO STEP HARDER TO MAKE BRAKES WORK. BUT, AT TIMES COULD NOT STOP, AND ONCE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE THAT STOPPED. CURRENTLY, THERE WAS MANUFACTURER'S RECALL 891. *AK

THERE IS PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH CONTAINS THE RACK AND PINION STEERING, FIRST STARTING AT A HALF INCH, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, PLAY IS UP TO ONE INCH AND A QUARTER. *CJ

THERE IS PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL WHICH CONTAINS THE RACK AND PINION STEERING, FIRST STARTING AT A HALF INCH, DEALER COULD NOT FIND PROBLEM, PLAY IS UP TO ONE INCH AND A QUARTER. *CJ

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK

ROTORS (FRONT DISCS) WARP EXTEMELY QUICKLY BECAUSE OF CYLINDER SEAL. SEAL IS ALLOWING BRAKE PADS TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH ROTORS. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSES THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE AND IS VERY DIFFICULT. ROTORS TURNED AND PADS REPLACED AT 36000, AND IS NEEDED AGAIN AT 59000. THIS VIBRATION IS AL...

ROTORS (FRONT DISCS) WARP EXTEMELY QUICKLY BECAUSE OF CYLINDER SEAL. SEAL IS ALLOWING BRAKE PADS TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH ROTORS. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSES THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE AND IS VERY DIFFICULT. ROTORS TURNED AND PADS REPLACED AT 36000, AND IS NEEDED AGAIN AT 59000. THIS VIBRATION IS AL...

ROTORS (FRONT DISCS) WARP EXTEMELY QUICKLY BECAUSE OF CYLINDER SEAL. SEAL IS ALLOWING BRAKE PADS TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH ROTORS. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSES THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE AND IS VERY DIFFICULT. ROTORS TURNED AND PADS REPLACED AT 36000, AND IS NEEDED AGAIN AT 59000. THIS VIBRATION IS AL...

ROTORS (FRONT DISCS) WARP EXTEMELY QUICKLY BECAUSE OF CYLINDER SEAL. SEAL IS ALLOWING BRAKE PADS TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH ROTORS. BRAKING AT HIGH SPEED CAUSES THE FRONT END TO VIBRATE AND IS VERY DIFFICULT. ROTORS TURNED AND PADS REPLACED AT 36000, AND IS NEEDED AGAIN AT 59000. THIS VIBRATION IS AL...

HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DUE TO WIRING HARNESS BURNING OUT. DEALER DID NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO DRIVE VEHICLE HOME DURING THE DAY TO AVOID AN AUTOMOBILE FIRE. *AK

HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DUE TO WIRING HARNESS BURNING OUT. DEALER DID NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO DRIVE VEHICLE HOME DURING THE DAY TO AVOID AN AUTOMOBILE FIRE. *AK

HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DUE TO WIRING HARNESS BURNING OUT. DEALER DID NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO DRIVE VEHICLE HOME DURING THE DAY TO AVOID AN AUTOMOBILE FIRE. *AK

HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING DUE TO WIRING HARNESS BURNING OUT. DEALER DID NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO DRIVE VEHICLE HOME DURING THE DAY TO AVOID AN AUTOMOBILE FIRE. *AK

GOODYEAR INVECTA GL TIRE P215/75R15 DOT M6HFD8ER098 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, PRIOR TO BLOWOUT, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. *SLC

GOODYEAR INVECTA GL TIRE P215/75R15 DOT M6HFD8ER098 EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATION, PRIOR TO BLOWOUT, CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE STARTED PULLING TO THE RIGHT. *SLC

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

ENGINE EXPERIENCES ROUGH AND LOW IDLE, AND STALLING, DEALER HAS REPLACED THROTTLE BODY, MANIFOLD GASKETS, AND VALVE BODY, HOWEVER STALLING STILL EXISTS, DEALER STATED THE COMBINATION OF STOPPING, SHIFTING, AND THE TURNING OF THE STEERING WHEEL CAUSES THE ENGINE TO STALL, THERE WAS ALSO AN OIL PAN LE...

THIS IS THE 13TH SEPERATE DAKOTA THAT I KNOW OF THAT HAD EVAPORATOR FAILURE AT 38-41000 MILES FROM THE LOCAL CAAR AIRCONDITIONING REPAIR SHOP HE SEES HUNDREDS A YEAR FROM DODGE VEHICLES AT ABOUT THIS MILEAGE THIS HAS TO BE A INHERANT PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE FIXED AND RECALLED FOR PROPER FIXING. IVE O...

THIS IS THE 13TH SEPERATE DAKOTA THAT I KNOW OF THAT HAD EVAPORATOR FAILURE AT 38-41000 MILES FROM THE LOCAL CAAR AIRCONDITIONING REPAIR SHOP HE SEES HUNDREDS A YEAR FROM DODGE VEHICLES AT ABOUT THIS MILEAGE THIS HAS TO BE A INHERANT PROBLEM THAT SHOULD BE FIXED AND RECALLED FOR PROPER FIXING. IVE O...

WHEN TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED AT 5,000 MILES, FOUR WHEEL STUDS BROKE OFF DURING NUT REMOVAL. *CJ

WHEN TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED AT 5,000 MILES, FOUR WHEEL STUDS BROKE OFF DURING NUT REMOVAL. *CJ

WHEN TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED AT 5,000 MILES, FOUR WHEEL STUDS BROKE OFF DURING NUT REMOVAL. *CJ

WHEN TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED AT 5,000 MILES, FOUR WHEEL STUDS BROKE OFF DURING NUT REMOVAL. *CJ

THIS TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO WARNING AT FREEWAY SPEED,THE TIRE DESTROYED THE ALUMINIUM RIM, I SENT WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE TIRE TO PIRELLI, THEY CLAIM THAT THEIR EXAMINATION INDICATES NO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS, BUT THAT THE "TIRE SUFFERED AN IMPACT TO THE WHEEL AT THE 6:00 CLOCK POSITION T...

THIS TIRE BLEW OUT ON THE FREEWAY WITH NO WARNING AT FREEWAY SPEED,THE TIRE DESTROYED THE ALUMINIUM RIM, I SENT WHAT WAS LEFT OF THE TIRE TO PIRELLI, THEY CLAIM THAT THEIR EXAMINATION INDICATES NO MANUFACTURING DEFECTS, BUT THAT THE "TIRE SUFFERED AN IMPACT TO THE WHEEL AT THE 6:00 CLOCK POSITION T...

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN STEERING WHEEL PULLS EXTREMELY TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT, ALSO, AFTER VEHICLE IS IN PARK VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN STEERING WHEEL PULLS EXTREMELY TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT, ALSO, AFTER VEHICLE IS IN PARK VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN STEERING WHEEL PULLS EXTREMELY TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT, ALSO, AFTER VEHICLE IS IN PARK VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

WHILE VEHICLE IS BEING DRIVEN STEERING WHEEL PULLS EXTREMELY TO THE RIGHT OR THE LEFT, ALSO, AFTER VEHICLE IS IN PARK VEHICLE JERKS FORWARD,CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK

CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. VEHICLE WAS GOING LEFT TO RIGHT. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS . THREE OUT OF FOUR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. TIRES WERE GOODYEAR. *AK

CONSUME R WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY AND HEARD A NOISE. VEHICLE WAS GOING LEFT TO RIGHT. HE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDERS . THREE OUT OF FOUR TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM VEHICLE. TIRES WERE GOODYEAR. *AK

CONSUMER TOOK VECHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON REAR BRAKES HOSE AND REPOSITION AXLE HOSE, WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUIMER RAN INTO A ROCK, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VECHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON REAR BRAKES HOSE AND REPOSITION AXLE HOSE, WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUIMER RAN INTO A ROCK, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO NOISE, REPLACED UNIT AND COMPONENTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HOWEVER THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISE, DEALERSHIP IS NOW REFUSING TO CONTINUE TO REPLACED PARTS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. *MJS

THE GEAR SHIFT KNOB BROKE AND CAME OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND. *MJS

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL (00V-193) COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *MJS

CONSUMER TOOK VECHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON REAR BRAKES HOSE AND REPOSITION AXLE HOSE, WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUIMER RAN INTO A ROCK, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VECHICLE IN FOR A RECALL ON REAR BRAKES HOSE AND REPOSITION AXLE HOSE, WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH CONSUIMER RAN INTO A ROCK, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.*AK

THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT HAS BEEN IN SERVICE ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS DUE TO NOISE, REPLACED UNIT AND COMPONENTS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, HOWEVER THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT CONTINUES TO MAKE NOISE, DEALERSHIP IS NOW REFUSING TO CONTINUE TO REPLACED PARTS IN THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT. *MJS

THE GEAR SHIFT KNOB BROKE AND CAME OFF IN CONSUMERS HAND. *MJS

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED FAILURE OF THE RECALL (00V-193) COMPONENT PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION, RESULTING IN VEHICLE COLLISION DUE TO LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY. *MJS

GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES HYDROPLANED ON VEHICLE. THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLIDE INTO A DITCH AT 30MPH IN WET WEATHER. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

THIS GOING TO BE THE FITH CATALETIC CONVERTER I HAVE HAD REPLACED.*AK

GOODYEAR WRANGLER TIRES HYDROPLANED ON VEHICLE. THIS HAS CAUSED VEHICLE TO SLIDE INTO A DITCH AT 30MPH IN WET WEATHER. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN VEHICLE. *AK

THIS GOING TO BE THE FITH CATALETIC CONVERTER I HAVE HAD REPLACED.*AK

HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION ESP. UPHILL. DEALER FINALLY (AFTER WARRANTY WAS UP AND WE HAVE HAD IT IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST THREE TIMES NOW WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD) FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN AIRLEAK SOME WHERE. ALSO PERFORMED A TUNE UP. STRAPS ON BACK OF ...

HAVE HAD AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH HESITATION UPON ACCELERATION ESP. UPHILL. DEALER FINALLY (AFTER WARRANTY WAS UP AND WE HAVE HAD IT IN FOR THE SAME PROBLEM AT LEAST THREE TIMES NOW WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD) FOUND THAT THERE WAS AN AIRLEAK SOME WHERE. ALSO PERFORMED A TUNE UP. STRAPS ON BACK OF ...

RECALL 00V193 WASN'T THOROUGHLY COMPLETED WITH THE RECALL LETTER CONSUMER RECEIVED, CUSTOMER DISSATISFIED. *SLC

THIS TRRUCK HAS BEEN A LEMON FROM BEGINNING AND CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME TO GET A LAWYER AND THEY DO NOT CARE HELP ME!! I HAVE ONLY DRIVE MY TRUCK 1/2 THE TIME THAT I HAVE HAD IT, BECAUSE IT ALWAYS HAS BROKEN DOWN. *AK

RECALL 00V193 WASN'T THOROUGHLY COMPLETED WITH THE RECALL LETTER CONSUMER RECEIVED, CUSTOMER DISSATISFIED. *SLC

RECALL 00V193 WASN'T THOROUGHLY COMPLETED WITH THE RECALL LETTER CONSUMER RECEIVED, CUSTOMER DISSATISFIED. *SLC

THIS TRRUCK HAS BEEN A LEMON FROM BEGINNING AND CHRYSLER SERVICE CENTER TOLD ME TO GET A LAWYER AND THEY DO NOT CARE HELP ME!! I HAVE ONLY DRIVE MY TRUCK 1/2 THE TIME THAT I HAVE HAD IT, BECAUSE IT ALWAYS HAS BROKEN DOWN. *AK

RECALL 00V193 WASN'T THOROUGHLY COMPLETED WITH THE RECALL LETTER CONSUMER RECEIVED, CUSTOMER DISSATISFIED. *SLC

TIE RODS ON BOTH ENDS ARE WORN OUT WITH ABOUT 48,000 MILES WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TIE RODS TO BREAK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

TIE RODS ON BOTH ENDS ARE WORN OUT WITH ABOUT 48,000 MILES WHICH MAY CAUSE THE TIE RODS TO BREAK. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK

LOOSE CLUNKING EMINATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN TURNING, ACCELERATING AND APPLYING THE BREAKS. APPEARS TO BE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLOM OR THE MID SHAFT. GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME. ONLY 21K ON THIS TRUCK. ALSO, TRUCK SLIDES ALL OVER THE ROAD ...

LOOSE CLUNKING EMINATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN TURNING, ACCELERATING AND APPLYING THE BREAKS. APPEARS TO BE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLOM OR THE MID SHAFT. GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME. ONLY 21K ON THIS TRUCK. ALSO, TRUCK SLIDES ALL OVER THE ROAD ...

LOOSE CLUNKING EMINATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN TURNING, ACCELERATING AND APPLYING THE BREAKS. APPEARS TO BE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLOM OR THE MID SHAFT. GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME. ONLY 21K ON THIS TRUCK. ALSO, TRUCK SLIDES ALL OVER THE ROAD ...

A WHEEL CHAIR SLID BACK AND HIT THE TAIL GATE, CAUSING IT TO OPEN WITH THE CONSUMER'S PROPERTY FALLING ONTO THE ROAD, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE CONSIDERING THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE GATE OR TO THE LATCH OF THE DOOR AND THERE WAS LESS THAN 600 POUNDS OF UNRESTRAINED MATERIAL, WHICH ACCOR...

LOOSE CLUNKING EMINATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN TURNING, ACCELERATING AND APPLYING THE BREAKS. APPEARS TO BE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLOM OR THE MID SHAFT. GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME. ONLY 21K ON THIS TRUCK. ALSO, TRUCK SLIDES ALL OVER THE ROAD ...

LOOSE CLUNKING EMINATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN TURNING, ACCELERATING AND APPLYING THE BREAKS. APPEARS TO BE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLOM OR THE MID SHAFT. GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME. ONLY 21K ON THIS TRUCK. ALSO, TRUCK SLIDES ALL OVER THE ROAD ...

LOOSE CLUNKING EMINATING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL AND BRAKE PEDAL. THIS OCCURS WHEN TURNING, ACCELERATING AND APPLYING THE BREAKS. APPEARS TO BE A LOOSE FITTING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COLOM OR THE MID SHAFT. GETTING WORSE ALL THE TIME. ONLY 21K ON THIS TRUCK. ALSO, TRUCK SLIDES ALL OVER THE ROAD ...

A WHEEL CHAIR SLID BACK AND HIT THE TAIL GATE, CAUSING IT TO OPEN WITH THE CONSUMER'S PROPERTY FALLING ONTO THE ROAD, CONSUMER FEELS THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE CONSIDERING THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE GATE OR TO THE LATCH OF THE DOOR AND THERE WAS LESS THAN 600 POUNDS OF UNRESTRAINED MATERIAL, WHICH ACCOR...

TIRE BLOWOUT- THE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON THEM FIRESTONE FIREHAWK P2257015 THESE ARE NOT ON THE LIST YET BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THEM. IS ANYBODY DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS TIRE? CAN I GET THEM REPLACED AT A LOWER COST, IF THEY ARE NOT ON THE LIST? I DO NOT WANT THESE TIRES ON MY TRUCK...

TIRE BLOWOUT- THE TIRES HAVE LESS THAN 8000 MILES ON THEM FIRESTONE FIREHAWK P2257015 THESE ARE NOT ON THE LIST YET BUT I AM CONCERNED ABOUT THEM. IS ANYBODY DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS TIRE? CAN I GET THEM REPLACED AT A LOWER COST, IF THEY ARE NOT ON THE LIST? I DO NOT WANT THESE TIRES ON MY TRUCK...

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KNOCKING SOUND IN ENGINE, CASA DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOREMAN SAID THAT IT WAS IGNITION TIMING CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TO KNOCK AND COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DODGE DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION AND...

KNOCKING SOUND IN ENGINE, CASA DEALER REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM WAS. THE SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOREMAN SAID THAT IT WAS IGNITION TIMING CAUSING THE VEHICLE'S ENGINE TO KNOCK AND COULD DO NOTHING ABOUT IT. I THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DODGE DEALER FOR A SECOND OPINION AND...

VENT WAS NOT BLOWING OUT COOL AIR, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY PLACED THE MODE DOOR AND THE DUCT. DEALER REPLACED IT AND IT BROKE AGAIN.*AK

VENT WAS NOT BLOWING OUT COOL AIR, TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY PLACED THE MODE DOOR AND THE DUCT. DEALER REPLACED IT AND IT BROKE AGAIN.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE TRIED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ENDING ON HEAD FIRST COLLISION WHERE NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE TRIED TO MAKE A LEFT TURN, ENDING ON HEAD FIRST COLLISION WHERE NO AIR BAG DEPLOYED. *AK

THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY TO THE HOUSE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN THE "PARKED" POSITION. NOBODY WAS IN THE TRUCK AND IT AUTOMATICALLY RAN INTO THE GARAGE AND RAN INTO THE HOUSE. IT DAMAGED THE HOUSE, LAWNMOWER, POWER WHEEL CAR AND RADIATOR. THE TRUCK WAS THEN TURNED OFF WITH THE TRANSMISS...

THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY TO THE HOUSE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN THE "PARKED" POSITION. NOBODY WAS IN THE TRUCK AND IT AUTOMATICALLY RAN INTO THE GARAGE AND RAN INTO THE HOUSE. IT DAMAGED THE HOUSE, LAWNMOWER, POWER WHEEL CAR AND RADIATOR. THE TRUCK WAS THEN TURNED OFF WITH THE TRANSMISS...

THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY TO THE HOUSE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN THE "PARKED" POSITION. NOBODY WAS IN THE TRUCK AND IT AUTOMATICALLY RAN INTO THE GARAGE AND RAN INTO THE HOUSE. IT DAMAGED THE HOUSE, LAWNMOWER, POWER WHEEL CAR AND RADIATOR. THE TRUCK WAS THEN TURNED OFF WITH THE TRANSMISS...

THE TRUCK WAS IN THE DRIVEWAY TO THE HOUSE WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING AND IN THE "PARKED" POSITION. NOBODY WAS IN THE TRUCK AND IT AUTOMATICALLY RAN INTO THE GARAGE AND RAN INTO THE HOUSE. IT DAMAGED THE HOUSE, LAWNMOWER, POWER WHEEL CAR AND RADIATOR. THE TRUCK WAS THEN TURNED OFF WITH THE TRANSMISS...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, ALMOST HIT A DUMP TRUCK, CONSUMER STOPPED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK

VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN IT WAS IMPACTED BY A MID SIZE GM AUTO TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SPEED. IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE EXTENDED FROM THE FRONT GRILL AREA TO THE LEFT SIDE ENDING AT THE DRIVER DOOR. EXTENSIVE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FRONT DRIVELINE DAMAGE OCCURED...

WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH AND COMING TO A STOP SIGN, CONSUMER TRIED TO STOP AND THERE WERE NO BRAKES, ALMOST HIT A DUMP TRUCK, CONSUMER STOPPED WITH EMERGENCY BRAKE. *AK

VEHICLE WAS MOVING AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN IT WAS IMPACTED BY A MID SIZE GM AUTO TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY THE SAME SPEED. IMPACT DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE EXTENDED FROM THE FRONT GRILL AREA TO THE LEFT SIDE ENDING AT THE DRIVER DOOR. EXTENSIVE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND FRONT DRIVELINE DAMAGE OCCURED...

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE TANSFER CASE HAS A DEFECT WITH THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING WHICH CAUSES THE SHAFT TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE GEARS. NLM

THE 4-WHEEL DRIVE TANSFER CASE HAS A DEFECT WITH THE OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING WHICH CAUSES THE SHAFT TO BECOME DISCONNECTED FROM THE TRANSMISSION DRIVE GEARS. NLM

NO SUMMARY

NO SUMMARY

BRAKE LINE WHICH RUNS AGAINST THE VENT HOSE FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS CAUSED A HOLE THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES.*AK

BRAKE LINE WHICH RUNS AGAINST THE VENT HOSE FOR THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL HAS CAUSED A HOLE THROUGH THE BRAKE LINE, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES.*AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

PRE MATURE BALL JOINT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH SERVICED AND GREASED REGULARLY, WHICH IF NOT CHECKED VERY OFTEN, COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INJURIES. *AK

STEERING COUPLER WEARS, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, SERIOUS BALL JOINT WEAR EVEN THOUGH GREASED REGULARELY,(GREASED EVERY 2,000 MILES)

STEERING COUPLER WEARS, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, SERIOUS BALL JOINT WEAR EVEN THOUGH GREASED REGULARELY,(GREASED EVERY 2,000 MILES)

STEERING COUPLER WEARS, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, SERIOUS BALL JOINT WEAR EVEN THOUGH GREASED REGULARELY,(GREASED EVERY 2,000 MILES)

PRE MATURE BALL JOINT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH SERVICED AND GREASED REGULARLY, WHICH IF NOT CHECKED VERY OFTEN, COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INJURIES. *AK

STEERING COUPLER WEARS, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, SERIOUS BALL JOINT WEAR EVEN THOUGH GREASED REGULARELY,(GREASED EVERY 2,000 MILES)

STEERING COUPLER WEARS, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, SERIOUS BALL JOINT WEAR EVEN THOUGH GREASED REGULARELY,(GREASED EVERY 2,000 MILES)

STEERING COUPLER WEARS, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, SERIOUS BALL JOINT WEAR EVEN THOUGH GREASED REGULARELY,(GREASED EVERY 2,000 MILES)

FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON OR IMPACT. FIRST TIME AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS AT A SLOW PACE. SECOND TIME VEHICLE WAS GOING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER REPLACED AIRBAGS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. BUT, AFTER THE SECOND TIME, DEALER ...

FRONT AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON OR IMPACT. FIRST TIME AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHILE GOING OVER RAILROAD TRACKS AT A SLOW PACE. SECOND TIME VEHICLE WAS GOING OVER A DIP IN THE ROAD AND AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. DEALER REPLACED AIRBAGS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED. BUT, AFTER THE SECOND TIME, DEALER ...

VEHICLE PURCHASED AUG. 24, 1999. RECEIPT OF CERTIFIED LETTER FROM NATIONAL DISPUTE CENTER-DALLAS, TEXAS. SIGN THIS LEMON DISCLOSURE PAPER NOT SIGNED WHEN YOU BOUGHT TRUCK. DEALER SIGNED CONTRACT WITH CHRYSLER TO DISCLOSE TO NEXT BUYER THEY WERE PURCHASING A LAUNDERED LEMON. THE DEALER, FINANCE O...

VEHICLE PURCHASED AUG. 24, 1999. RECEIPT OF CERTIFIED LETTER FROM NATIONAL DISPUTE CENTER-DALLAS, TEXAS. SIGN THIS LEMON DISCLOSURE PAPER NOT SIGNED WHEN YOU BOUGHT TRUCK. DEALER SIGNED CONTRACT WITH CHRYSLER TO DISCLOSE TO NEXT BUYER THEY WERE PURCHASING A LAUNDERED LEMON. THE DEALER, FINANCE O...

I HAVE GONE THRU 3 SETS OF TIRES FOR THE FRONT RH SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE DONE 3 ALIGNMENTS ON MY TRUCK ALREADY. I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO A 2ND DEALER TO CHECK OUT THE FRONT END 2 WEEKS AGO AND THE CONCLUSION WAS THAT I NEEDED A 4TH ALIGNMENT FOR THIS TRUCK. THIS TRUCK HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT, MAI...

I HAVE GONE THRU 3 SETS OF TIRES FOR THE FRONT RH SIDE OF MY VEHICLE. I HAVE DONE 3 ALIGNMENTS ON MY TRUCK ALREADY. I TOOK THE TRUCK INTO A 2ND DEALER TO CHECK OUT THE FRONT END 2 WEEKS AGO AND THE CONCLUSION WAS THAT I NEEDED A 4TH ALIGNMENT FOR THIS TRUCK. THIS TRUCK HAS 60,000 MILES ON IT, MAI...

VEHICLE REQUIRED UR & LL CONTROL ARMS REPLACED AT 27,500 MILES FOR FAILED BALL JOINTS, NOW AT 66,500 MILES UL BALLJOINT HAS FAILED. 2WD, VIRTUALLY ALL HIGHWAY MILES, NO HEAVY USAGE, ALTHOUGH NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED THIS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITION. IN ADDITION TO THE 3 FAILURES OF BALL JOINTS...

VEHICLE REQUIRED UR & LL CONTROL ARMS REPLACED AT 27,500 MILES FOR FAILED BALL JOINTS, NOW AT 66,500 MILES UL BALLJOINT HAS FAILED. 2WD, VIRTUALLY ALL HIGHWAY MILES, NO HEAVY USAGE, ALTHOUGH NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED THIS A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS CONDITION. IN ADDITION TO THE 3 FAILURES OF BALL JOINTS...

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONT END COLLISION. *AK

AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY IN FRONT END COLLISION. *AK

RIGHT FRONT CALIPER HAS NEVER BEEN USED. THERE WAS NEVER ANY PULLING FROM THAT SIDE. MECHANIC FOUND CALIPER TO BE WORN OUT COMPLETELY. DEALER DIDN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED WHEN CONSUMER MADE CONTACT. *AK

RIGHT FRONT CALIPER HAS NEVER BEEN USED. THERE WAS NEVER ANY PULLING FROM THAT SIDE. MECHANIC FOUND CALIPER TO BE WORN OUT COMPLETELY. DEALER DIDN'T SEEM TOO CONCERNED WHEN CONSUMER MADE CONTACT. *AK

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED GRINDING AND BRAKE FADING, BRAKE FADING HAS RESULTING IN THREE SEPARATE ACCIDENT INCIDENTS, SEVERL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH SYSTEM. *MJS

VEHICLE HAS EXPERIENCED CONTINUED GRINDING AND BRAKE FADING, BRAKE FADING HAS RESULTING IN THREE SEPARATE ACCIDENT INCIDENTS, SEVERL REPAIR ATTEMPTS HOWEVER, VEHICLE CONTINUES TO EXPERIENCE PROBLEMS WITH SYSTEM. *MJS

WHILE DRIVING A DRUNKEN DRIVER HIT CONSUMER ON DRIVER'S SIDE, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING A DRUNKEN DRIVER HIT CONSUMER ON DRIVER'S SIDE, AND NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK

THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT THE FREQUENCY OF EVERY 6000. MILES WITHOUT EXCEPTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN THE SUMMARY. *AK

THIS PROBLEM OCCURS AT THE FREQUENCY OF EVERY 6000. MILES WITHOUT EXCEPTION. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN THE SUMMARY. *AK

NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A UTILITY POLE (PASSENGER WENT FORWARD STRIKING RIGHT TEMPLE OF HER HEAD ON THE REARVIEW RESULTING IN FATAL INJURY TO PASSENGER). NLM

NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG WHEN VEHICLE LEFT THE ROADWAY AND STRUCK A UTILITY POLE (PASSENGER WENT FORWARD STRIKING RIGHT TEMPLE OF HER HEAD ON THE REARVIEW RESULTING IN FATAL INJURY TO PASSENGER). NLM

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTALCOLLISION AT 70 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTALCOLLISION AT 70 MPH, AND AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, RESULTING IN MINOR INJURIES. VEHICLE HAS BEEN TOTALED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK *ML

EXHAUST LEAKAGE DUE TO A BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLT; DEALER NOTIFIED. MANIFOLD STUD REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER. *AK *ML

EXHAUST LEAKAGE DUE TO A BROKEN MANIFOLD BOLT; DEALER NOTIFIED. MANIFOLD STUD REPLACED AT NO COST TO OWNER. *AK *ML

WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE ROUTE, TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT.UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONTACTED THE DEALER . *AK

WHILE DRIVING ON A STATE ROUTE, TRAVELING ABOUT 40MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER. CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES AND HIT VEHICLE IN FRONT.UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. CONTACTED THE DEALER . *AK

DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD RELAY LIGHT SWITCH BURNED OUT AND MELTED, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR DODGE RAM 1995 ON THIS PROBLEM. BUT THE 1998 DAKOTA IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH IT HAS SAME PART. DEALER IS ORDERED PARTS TO FIX VEHICLE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE....

DUE TO AN ELECTRICAL OVERLOAD RELAY LIGHT SWITCH BURNED OUT AND MELTED, CAUSING THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT. THERE IS A RECALL FOR DODGE RAM 1995 ON THIS PROBLEM. BUT THE 1998 DAKOTA IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL ALTHOUGH IT HAS SAME PART. DEALER IS ORDERED PARTS TO FIX VEHICLE AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE....

RECALL 97V170 000/ABS BRAKES: ABS BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. OWNER REPAIRED VEHICLE HIMSELF BY MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE BRAKES. NEITHER CHRYSLER NOR DEALER PROVIDED HELP. *AK *ML

RECALL 97V170 000/ABS BRAKES: ABS BRAKES WOULD NOT OPERATE WHEN APPLIED. DEALER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER RECALL DUE TO VIN. OWNER REPAIRED VEHICLE HIMSELF BY MANUALLY ADJUSTING THE BRAKES. NEITHER CHRYSLER NOR DEALER PROVIDED HELP. *AK *ML

ROTORS WERE OUT OF PLACE AND WOBBLING CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO FAIL. YH

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO CLUTCH FAILURE. YH

ROTORS WERE OUT OF PLACE AND WOBBLING CAUSING THE FRONT BRAKES TO FAIL. YH

TRANSMISSION MALFUNCTIONED DUE TO CLUTCH FAILURE. YH

WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN LEFT OR RIGHT TURN ON AN INCLINE SUCH AS A DITCH THERE IS A LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *AK

WHEN MAKING A SHARP TURN LEFT OR RIGHT TURN ON AN INCLINE SUCH AS A DITCH THERE IS A LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM THE REAR SUSPENSION. *AK

ENGINE KNOCK,POOR GAS MILEAGE, ROUGH IDLING, STALLING,TRANSMISSION CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING.WORST TRUCK I'VE EVER OWNED!!!

ENGINE KNOCK,POOR GAS MILEAGE, ROUGH IDLING, STALLING,TRANSMISSION CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING.WORST TRUCK I'VE EVER OWNED!!!

ENGINE KNOCK,POOR GAS MILEAGE, ROUGH IDLING, STALLING,TRANSMISSION CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING.WORST TRUCK I'VE EVER OWNED!!!

ENGINE KNOCK,POOR GAS MILEAGE, ROUGH IDLING, STALLING,TRANSMISSION CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING.WORST TRUCK I'VE EVER OWNED!!!

ENGINE KNOCK,POOR GAS MILEAGE, ROUGH IDLING, STALLING,TRANSMISSION CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING.WORST TRUCK I'VE EVER OWNED!!!

ENGINE KNOCK,POOR GAS MILEAGE, ROUGH IDLING, STALLING,TRANSMISSION CLUNK WHEN SHIFTING.WORST TRUCK I'VE EVER OWNED!!!

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

NOTHING BUT PROBLEMS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE SHOULD REPLACE VEHICLE. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED WITHIN SUMMARY. *AK

THIS HAPPENED 1 DAY AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SHOULD HAVE NOTICED THIS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AMK

THIS HAPPENED 1 DAY AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. A QUALIFIED MECHANIC SHOULD HAVE NOTICED THIS. NO SAFETY DEFECT MENTIONED IN THE SUMMARY. *AMK

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60-65 MPH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE DID NOT HIT OR BUMP ANYTHING. CONDITION ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEED OF 60-65 MPH BOTH AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FOR NO REASON. VEHICLE DID NOT HIT OR BUMP ANYTHING. CONDITION ALMOST CAUSED A COLLISION. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

1. FRONT CRANK SEAL LEAKING AT FIRST OIL CHANGE, DEALER FINALLY REPLACED. 2. LEAKING FRONT RIGHT SHOCK ABSORBER NOTICED AT FIRST OIL CHANGE. DEALER REPLACED BOTH AT OWNERS REQUEST. 3. THERE IS A LOUD POPPING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT STEERING COMPONENTS WHEN THE VEHICILE IS IN MOTION AND YOU TUR...

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE SO FAR IT IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AGAIN , SO I WILL BE IN TO HAVE THEM REPLACE THE BRAKES FOR THE THIRD TIME, I WAS TOLD BYE THE DEALER PERSONEL, THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF MY TYPE OF TRUCK HAVEING TROUBLES WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKES, REFERING TO THE HEAVY DUTY MODEL...

I HAVE HAD THE BRAKES REPLACED TWICE SO FAR IT IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT AGAIN , SO I WILL BE IN TO HAVE THEM REPLACE THE BRAKES FOR THE THIRD TIME, I WAS TOLD BYE THE DEALER PERSONEL, THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF MY TYPE OF TRUCK HAVEING TROUBLES WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKES, REFERING TO THE HEAVY DUTY MODEL...

RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE IS RUBBING ON THE FRAME DUE TO POOR LOCATION CAUSING THE LINE TO WEAR. NLM

RIGHT REAR BRAKE LINE IS RUBBING ON THE FRAME DUE TO POOR LOCATION CAUSING THE LINE TO WEAR. NLM

SQUEALING NOISE WHILE DRIVING- COMING FROM TRANSFER CASE AREA. *AK

SQUEALING NOISE WHILE DRIVING- COMING FROM TRANSFER CASE AREA. *AK

THE SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT LOCK. THE BELT WOULD NOT RESTRAINT THE OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED, BUT BELT SEEMS TO BE DOING THE SAME THING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

TRUCK BUCKED VIOLENTLY AND STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER GETTING DISCOUNT GAS, STALLED THEREAFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND WHILE WAITING AT STOP SIGNS/RED LIGHTS . DEALER SAID IT NEEDED TUNE-UP, PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. DIFFERENT DEALER FIXED GASKET ON INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT WAS DRAWING OIL INTO ENGI...

TRUCK BUCKED VIOLENTLY AND STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER GETTING DISCOUNT GAS, STALLED THEREAFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND WHILE WAITING AT STOP SIGNS/RED LIGHTS . DEALER SAID IT NEEDED TUNE-UP, PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. DIFFERENT DEALER FIXED GASKET ON INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT WAS DRAWING OIL INTO ENGI...

THE SEAT BELT ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE DOES NOT LOCK. THE BELT WOULD NOT RESTRAINT THE OCCUPANT IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH. THE SEAT BELT WAS REPLACED, BUT BELT SEEMS TO BE DOING THE SAME THING. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

TRUCK BUCKED VIOLENTLY AND STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER GETTING DISCOUNT GAS, STALLED THEREAFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND WHILE WAITING AT STOP SIGNS/RED LIGHTS . DEALER SAID IT NEEDED TUNE-UP, PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. DIFFERENT DEALER FIXED GASKET ON INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT WAS DRAWING OIL INTO ENGI...

TRUCK BUCKED VIOLENTLY AND STALLED IMMEDIATELY AFTER GETTING DISCOUNT GAS, STALLED THEREAFTER SHIFTING FROM REVERSE TO DRIVE AND WHILE WAITING AT STOP SIGNS/RED LIGHTS . DEALER SAID IT NEEDED TUNE-UP, PROBLEM NOT SOLVED. DIFFERENT DEALER FIXED GASKET ON INTAKE MANIFOLD THAT WAS DRAWING OIL INTO ENGI...

CLUNK IN FRONT SUSPENSION, FELT IN DRIVER FLOORBOARD WHEN TURNING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT. BEEN TO DEALER 3+ TIMES, CAN'T FIX. MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE SAYS NORMAL, BUT I THINK IT FEELS LOOSE. *AK

CLUNK FELT IN STEERING COLUMN, FELT IN WHEEL AND PEDALS WHEN TURNING. COUPLER REPLACED PER TSB19-012-97, ONLY MARGINALLY BETTER. NOW AT 24,000 MILES IT'S BACK AS BAD AS EVER. *AK

ENGINE HAS INTERMITTENT STUMBLE/DETONATION PROBLEMS. COMPUTER FLASHED PER TSB. OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED PER ENGINE DATA READOUT. DISTRIBUTOR REINDEXED PER TECHNICIAN'S SEAT OF THE PANTS. STILL OCCURS, BUT SO INFREQUENTLY DEALERSHIP CAN'T DUPLICATE.

ENGINE HAS INTERMITTENT STUMBLE/DETONATION PROBLEMS. COMPUTER FLASHED PER TSB. OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED PER ENGINE DATA READOUT. DISTRIBUTOR REINDEXED PER TECHNICIAN'S SEAT OF THE PANTS. STILL OCCURS, BUT SO INFREQUENTLY DEALERSHIP CAN'T DUPLICATE.

ENGINE HAS INTERMITTENT STUMBLE/DETONATION PROBLEMS. COMPUTER FLASHED PER TSB. OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED PER ENGINE DATA READOUT. DISTRIBUTOR REINDEXED PER TECHNICIAN'S SEAT OF THE PANTS. STILL OCCURS, BUT SO INFREQUENTLY DEALERSHIP CAN'T DUPLICATE.

CLUNK IN FRONT SUSPENSION, FELT IN DRIVER FLOORBOARD WHEN TURNING ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT. BEEN TO DEALER 3+ TIMES, CAN'T FIX. MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE SAYS NORMAL, BUT I THINK IT FEELS LOOSE. *AK

CLUNK FELT IN STEERING COLUMN, FELT IN WHEEL AND PEDALS WHEN TURNING. COUPLER REPLACED PER TSB19-012-97, ONLY MARGINALLY BETTER. NOW AT 24,000 MILES IT'S BACK AS BAD AS EVER. *AK

ENGINE HAS INTERMITTENT STUMBLE/DETONATION PROBLEMS. COMPUTER FLASHED PER TSB. OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED PER ENGINE DATA READOUT. DISTRIBUTOR REINDEXED PER TECHNICIAN'S SEAT OF THE PANTS. STILL OCCURS, BUT SO INFREQUENTLY DEALERSHIP CAN'T DUPLICATE.

ENGINE HAS INTERMITTENT STUMBLE/DETONATION PROBLEMS. COMPUTER FLASHED PER TSB. OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED PER ENGINE DATA READOUT. DISTRIBUTOR REINDEXED PER TECHNICIAN'S SEAT OF THE PANTS. STILL OCCURS, BUT SO INFREQUENTLY DEALERSHIP CAN'T DUPLICATE.

ENGINE HAS INTERMITTENT STUMBLE/DETONATION PROBLEMS. COMPUTER FLASHED PER TSB. OXYGEN SENSOR REPLACED PER ENGINE DATA READOUT. DISTRIBUTOR REINDEXED PER TECHNICIAN'S SEAT OF THE PANTS. STILL OCCURS, BUT SO INFREQUENTLY DEALERSHIP CAN'T DUPLICATE.

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

THIS THE SECOND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THE FIRST @ 11000 MILES AND NOW @ 17000 MILES. *AK

THIS THE SECOND CATALYTIC CONVERTER, THE FIRST @ 11000 MILES AND NOW @ 17000 MILES. *AK

TRUCK HAS ONLY 46000 MILES ON IT. HIGHWAY USE, VERY LITTLE 4-WD USAGE. I FIND IT SUSPICIOUS THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT SO QUICKLY, AND THE PARTS ARE NATIONALLY BACKORDERED FOR 1 MONTH. *AK

TRUCK HAS ONLY 46000 MILES ON IT. HIGHWAY USE, VERY LITTLE 4-WD USAGE. I FIND IT SUSPICIOUS THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT SO QUICKLY, AND THE PARTS ARE NATIONALLY BACKORDERED FOR 1 MONTH. *AK

TRANMISSION ONGOING, POPPING IN REAR ONGOING, TIRES BALD IN 5,000 MILES. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND HAVING THE TRANSMISSION NOT WORK PROPERLY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215 75R15 )

TRANMISSION ONGOING, POPPING IN REAR ONGOING, TIRES BALD IN 5,000 MILES. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND HAVING THE TRANSMISSION NOT WORK PROPERLY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215 75R15 )

VEHICLE IS PINGING NUMERIOUS TIMES BROKEN THE MANIFOLD BOLTS. YH

TRANMISSION ONGOING, POPPING IN REAR ONGOING, TIRES BALD IN 5,000 MILES. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND HAVING THE TRANSMISSION NOT WORK PROPERLY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215 75R15 )

TRANMISSION ONGOING, POPPING IN REAR ONGOING, TIRES BALD IN 5,000 MILES. SOMEONE IS GOING TO GET KILLED PULLING OUT IN TRAFFIC AND HAVING THE TRANSMISSION NOT WORK PROPERLY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215 75R15 )

VEHICLE IS PINGING NUMERIOUS TIMES BROKEN THE MANIFOLD BOLTS. YH

THIS TRUCK HAS RUINED TWO SETS OF ROTORS IN UNDER 22K MILES!

THIS TRUCK HAS RUINED TWO SETS OF ROTORS IN UNDER 22K MILES!

TRANS. SHIFTS VERY HARD/POPPING NOISE FROM STEERING..DEALER CAN'T FIX..??!!

TRANS. SHIFTS VERY HARD/POPPING NOISE FROM STEERING..DEALER CAN'T FIX..??!!

TRANS. SHIFTS VERY HARD/POPPING NOISE FROM STEERING..DEALER CAN'T FIX..??!!

TRANS. SHIFTS VERY HARD/POPPING NOISE FROM STEERING..DEALER CAN'T FIX..??!!

CENTER CONSOLE KEEPS BREAKING AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF USE WHILE RAISING AND LOWERING IT. *AK

CENTER CONSOLE KEEPS BREAKING AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF USE WHILE RAISING AND LOWERING IT. *AK

ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE JUST PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL OSCILATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH HAD A SEVERE PULSE. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

ON THE INTERSTATE WHILE DRIVING 70MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE JUST PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. CONSUMER SLAMMED ON THE BRAKES AND FRONT END SHOOK VIOLENTLY. ALSO, STEERING WHEEL OSCILATED THE BRAKE PEDAL WHICH HAD A SEVERE PULSE. CONTACTED THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER. *AK

OVERHAULED 10000 MILES REPLACED ASSY. 13000 MILES SAME PROBLEM DANA ASSY. 355 STYLE

OVERHAULED 10000 MILES REPLACED ASSY. 13000 MILES SAME PROBLEM DANA ASSY. 355 STYLE

PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS OVER BUMPS OR HOLES IN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK COMES DOWN AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT THEN COMPENSATES BY PULLING TO THE LEFT. I FEEL THIS IS A HAZARD DUE TO SOMETIMES IT IS SO SEVERE I FEEL LIKE MY TRUCK WILL END UP IN ANOTHER LANE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO DODGE IN...

PROBLEM ONLY OCCURS WHEN DRIVING FREEWAY SPEEDS OVER BUMPS OR HOLES IN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK COMES DOWN AND PULLS TO THE RIGHT THEN COMPENSATES BY PULLING TO THE LEFT. I FEEL THIS IS A HAZARD DUE TO SOMETIMES IT IS SO SEVERE I FEEL LIKE MY TRUCK WILL END UP IN ANOTHER LANE. I HAVE TAKEN IT TO DODGE IN...

THE DRIVER SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURED. DEALER REPLACED DRIVER SEATBELT ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC

THE DRIVER SEATBELT WOULD NOT RETRACT WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY IF AN ACCIDENT OCCURED. DEALER REPLACED DRIVER SEATBELT ON TWO OCCASIONS. *YC

NO SUMMARY

NO SUMMARY

FUEL PUMP FAILED W/O WARNING ON FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT TAILGATE OPENED WHILE GOING DOWN HIGHWAY PULLING TRAILER, CRUSHED WHEN TAKING TURN, HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE

FUEL PUMP FAILED W/O WARNING ON FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT TAILGATE OPENED WHILE GOING DOWN HIGHWAY PULLING TRAILER, CRUSHED WHEN TAKING TURN, HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE

FUEL PUMP FAILED W/O WARNING ON FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT TAILGATE OPENED WHILE GOING DOWN HIGHWAY PULLING TRAILER, CRUSHED WHEN TAKING TURN, HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE

FUEL PUMP FAILED W/O WARNING ON FREEWAY IN TRAFFIC, ALMOST CAUSING ACCIDENT TAILGATE OPENED WHILE GOING DOWN HIGHWAY PULLING TRAILER, CRUSHED WHEN TAKING TURN, HAS HAPPENED THREE TIMES BEFORE

WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT TURNS ON AN INCLINE THERE WOULD BE LOUD POPPING NOISES. A CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WOULD HAVE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

WHEN MAKING SHARP RIGHT TURNS ON AN INCLINE THERE WOULD BE LOUD POPPING NOISES. A CONSTANT PROBLEM. HAVE TAKEN VEHICLE TO DEALER & MECHANIC COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. WOULD HAVE CONTROL OF VEHICLE. *AK

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 18 TIMES IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO OPERATE THAT WAY. THESE BRAKES ARE SO BAD I NO LONGER CALL THEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES I CALL THEM ANTI-STOP BRAKES. DO I HAVE TO KILL SOMEONE IN AN ACCIDENT...

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 18 TIMES IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO OPERATE THAT WAY. THESE BRAKES ARE SO BAD I NO LONGER CALL THEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES I CALL THEM ANTI-STOP BRAKES. DO I HAVE TO KILL SOMEONE IN AN ACCIDENT...

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 18 TIMES IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO OPERATE THAT WAY. THESE BRAKES ARE SO BAD I NO LONGER CALL THEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES I CALL THEM ANTI-STOP BRAKES. DO I HAVE TO KILL SOMEONE IN AN ACCIDENT...

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 18 TIMES IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO OPERATE THAT WAY. THESE BRAKES ARE SO BAD I NO LONGER CALL THEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES I CALL THEM ANTI-STOP BRAKES. DO I HAVE TO KILL SOMEONE IN AN ACCIDENT...

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 18 TIMES IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO OPERATE THAT WAY. THESE BRAKES ARE SO BAD I NO LONGER CALL THEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES I CALL THEM ANTI-STOP BRAKES. DO I HAVE TO KILL SOMEONE IN AN ACCIDENT...

THIS VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP 18 TIMES IN LESS THAN 2 YEARS. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS WITH THE BRAKES. THE DEALER TELLS ME THEY ARE SUPPOSED TO OPERATE THAT WAY. THESE BRAKES ARE SO BAD I NO LONGER CALL THEM ANTI-LOCK BRAKES I CALL THEM ANTI-STOP BRAKES. DO I HAVE TO KILL SOMEONE IN AN ACCIDENT...

SINCE THE 8TH OF JUNE 99, I HAVE HAD A CONTINUIOUS SOUND OF ENGINE KNOCK, I UNDERSTAND THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS YOU'LL HAVE A FAINT ENGINE KNOCK NOISE. WHAT I HAVE CONTINUES AT ALL SPEEDS AND IS WORST AT HIGHER SPEEDS. EXAMPLE IS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE RADIO AND A/C ON YOU CAN HERE THE ENGINE KNOCK....

SINCE THE 8TH OF JUNE 99, I HAVE HAD A CONTINUIOUS SOUND OF ENGINE KNOCK, I UNDERSTAND THE OWNERS MANUAL SAYS YOU'LL HAVE A FAINT ENGINE KNOCK NOISE. WHAT I HAVE CONTINUES AT ALL SPEEDS AND IS WORST AT HIGHER SPEEDS. EXAMPLE IS ON THE HIGHWAY WITH THE RADIO AND A/C ON YOU CAN HERE THE ENGINE KNOCK....

PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT LOCK PASSENGER IN PLACE IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, REPLACED THE BELT ONE TIME. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A SECOND REPLACEMENT. REAR BRAKES ONLY WORE OUT AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. 5,000 MILES PRIOR THEY HAD...

PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT LOCK PASSENGER IN PLACE IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, REPLACED THE BELT ONE TIME. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A SECOND REPLACEMENT. REAR BRAKES ONLY WORE OUT AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. 5,000 MILES PRIOR THEY HAD...

PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT LOCK PASSENGER IN PLACE IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, REPLACED THE BELT ONE TIME. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A SECOND REPLACEMENT. REAR BRAKES ONLY WORE OUT AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. 5,000 MILES PRIOR THEY HAD...

PASSENGER SEATBELT WILL NOT LOCK PASSENGER IN PLACE IN THE EVENT OF ACCIDENT. DEALERSHIP HAS ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM, REPLACED THE BELT ONE TIME. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. CURRENTLY WAITING FOR A SECOND REPLACEMENT. REAR BRAKES ONLY WORE OUT AND REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. 5,000 MILES PRIOR THEY HAD...

WHEN RUNNING THE A/C AND STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT, THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, AND CAR JUST QUITS. *AK

WHEN RUNNING THE A/C AND STOPPING AT A RED LIGHT, THEN ATTEMPTING TO RESTART, AND CAR JUST QUITS. *AK

NO SUMMARY.

NO SUMMARY.

ELECTRIC WINDOWS FAILED. I TRIED TO REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER, BUT IT WAS SO HOT IT BURNED MY FINGERS. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER STAYED HOT AS LONG AS THE IGNITION WAS ON. I HAD TO REMOVE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS PARTIALLY OPEN FOR 2 DAYS. AFTER 2 DAYS, THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO WORK AS...

ELECTRIC WINDOWS FAILED. I TRIED TO REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER, BUT IT WAS SO HOT IT BURNED MY FINGERS. THE CIRCUIT BREAKER STAYED HOT AS LONG AS THE IGNITION WAS ON. I HAD TO REMOVE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER AND DRIVE WITH THE WINDOWS PARTIALLY OPEN FOR 2 DAYS. AFTER 2 DAYS, THE WINDOWS BEGAN TO WORK AS...

1. NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH BEGAN DURING A VACATION TRIP IN JUNE 1999, WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. THE PROBLEM IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE TRUCK. THEY SAID IT WAS A BEARING IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. EV...

1. NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH BEGAN DURING A VACATION TRIP IN JUNE 1999, WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. THE PROBLEM IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE TRUCK. THEY SAID IT WAS A BEARING IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. EV...

1. NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH BEGAN DURING A VACATION TRIP IN JUNE 1999, WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. THE PROBLEM IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE TRUCK. THEY SAID IT WAS A BEARING IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. EV...

1. NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH BEGAN DURING A VACATION TRIP IN JUNE 1999, WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. THE PROBLEM IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE TRUCK. THEY SAID IT WAS A BEARING IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. EV...

1. NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH BEGAN DURING A VACATION TRIP IN JUNE 1999, WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. THE PROBLEM IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE TRUCK. THEY SAID IT WAS A BEARING IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. EV...

1. NOISE WHEN RELEASING THE CLUTCH BEGAN DURING A VACATION TRIP IN JUNE 1999, WITH APPROXIMATELY 15,500 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. OVER THE PAST 3 MONTHS THE NOISE HAS BECOME WORSE. THE PROBLEM IS BEING REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHO SOLD ME THE TRUCK. THEY SAID IT WAS A BEARING IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY. EV...

SURE WISH THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF SUCH VEHICLES WHEN THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT SO WE CAN MAKE THE DECISION AS TO IF IT APPLIES TO OUR VEHICLE OR NOT...THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS DO IT THAT WAY...I KNOW..I WORK FOR THE BOEING AIRCRAFT COMPANY

SURE WISH THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF SUCH VEHICLES WHEN THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT SO WE CAN MAKE THE DECISION AS TO IF IT APPLIES TO OUR VEHICLE OR NOT...THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS DO IT THAT WAY...I KNOW..I WORK FOR THE BOEING AIRCRAFT COMPANY

SURE WISH THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF SUCH VEHICLES WHEN THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT SO WE CAN MAKE THE DECISION AS TO IF IT APPLIES TO OUR VEHICLE OR NOT...THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS DO IT THAT WAY...I KNOW..I WORK FOR THE BOEING AIRCRAFT COMPANY

SURE WISH THAT THE MANUFACTURER WOULD NOTIFY THE OWNERS OF SUCH VEHICLES WHEN THERE IS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT SO WE CAN MAKE THE DECISION AS TO IF IT APPLIES TO OUR VEHICLE OR NOT...THE AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURERS DO IT THAT WAY...I KNOW..I WORK FOR THE BOEING AIRCRAFT COMPANY

WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE CUTS OFF. ALSO WHILE IDLING, GIVING VEHICLE GAS OR STOPPING AT INTERSECTIONS, VEHICLE ALSO CUTS OFF. *AK

WHILE DRIVING. VEHICLE CUTS OFF. ALSO WHILE IDLING, GIVING VEHICLE GAS OR STOPPING AT INTERSECTIONS, VEHICLE ALSO CUTS OFF. *AK

INTRUMENT CLUSTER--SPEEDOMETER, GAS TANK GAUGE.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

TIRES. BRIDGESTONE.

ENGINE--CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON.

INTRUMENT CLUSTER--SPEEDOMETER, GAS TANK GAUGE.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

TIRES. BRIDGESTONE.

ENGINE--CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND STAYS ON.

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, AND VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. DEALER SAID THAT THEY NEEDED FLUID. THEY PUT FLUID IN AND IT LEAKED OUT INTO THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR/ NO INJURIES AND NO COLLISION, THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, AND VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. DEALER SAID THAT THEY NEEDED FLUID. THEY PUT FLUID IN AND IT LEAKED OUT INTO THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR/ NO INJURIES AND NO COLLISION, THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, AND VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. DEALER SAID THAT THEY NEEDED FLUID. THEY PUT FLUID IN AND IT LEAKED OUT INTO THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR/ NO INJURIES AND NO COLLISION, THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK

RACK AND PINION STEERING FAILED, AND VEHICLE IS LEAKING POWER STEERING FLUID. DEALER SAID THAT THEY NEEDED FLUID. THEY PUT FLUID IN AND IT LEAKED OUT INTO THE DRIVEWAY. CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO STEER THE CAR/ NO INJURIES AND NO COLLISION, THE TRUCK HAD TO BE TOWED. *AK

SEAT HINGE TORE FLESH OFF MY COUSINS LEFT INDEX FINGER TO THE BONE. HE NEEDED TO GET 7 STITCHES

SEAT HINGE TORE FLESH OFF MY COUSINS LEFT INDEX FINGER TO THE BONE. HE NEEDED TO GET 7 STITCHES

DODGE INCORRECTLY OR FALSELY ADVERTISED AND INFORMED PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF THE DAKOTA R/T THAT THE TOWING CAPACITY WAS 6400#. OVER ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE, THEY SENT A SIMPLE FORM LETTER STATING THAT THE SAFE CAPACITY WAS ACTUALLY 2000#. IN SPITE OF THIS, THEIR WEBSITE AND PRODUCT INFORMATION ...

DODGE INCORRECTLY OR FALSELY ADVERTISED AND INFORMED PROSPECTIVE PURCHASERS OF THE DAKOTA R/T THAT THE TOWING CAPACITY WAS 6400#. OVER ONE YEAR AFTER PURCHASE, THEY SENT A SIMPLE FORM LETTER STATING THAT THE SAFE CAPACITY WAS ACTUALLY 2000#. IN SPITE OF THIS, THEIR WEBSITE AND PRODUCT INFORMATION ...

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

TOW RATING ADVERTISED AT 6400LBS, REVISED TO 2000LBS, WILL NOT TOW MY BOAT

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK

TOW RATING ADVERTISED AT 6400LBS, REVISED TO 2000LBS, WILL NOT TOW MY BOAT

TOWING ISSUE

TOWING ISSUE

MANUFACTURER HAS REDUCED RATED TOWING CAPACITY FROM 6400# TO 2000# WITHOUT STATING A REASON OR OFFERING AN EXPLANATION. I NEED TO KNOW WHY THE REDUCTION HAS BEEN MADE. WILL TOWING 4000# NOW CAUSE A FAILURE/ACCIDENT?

DAKOTA R/T TOWING ISSUE---CHRYSLER CORP. HAS LOWERED THE TOW RATING ON THE DAKOTA R/T MODELS FROM 6400 LBS. TO 2000 LBS.. AT FIRST THEY TOLD ME IS WAS THE SPEED RATING OF THE TIRES. WHEN I ASKED WHY THEY DO NOT JUST CHANGE THE TIRES THEY TOLD ME IT WAS IN THE LOWERED SUSPENSION THAT COULD CAUSE FRA...

MANUFACTURER HAS REDUCED RATED TOWING CAPACITY FROM 6400# TO 2000# WITHOUT STATING A REASON OR OFFERING AN EXPLANATION. I NEED TO KNOW WHY THE REDUCTION HAS BEEN MADE. WILL TOWING 4000# NOW CAUSE A FAILURE/ACCIDENT?

DAKOTA R/T TOWING ISSUE---CHRYSLER CORP. HAS LOWERED THE TOW RATING ON THE DAKOTA R/T MODELS FROM 6400 LBS. TO 2000 LBS.. AT FIRST THEY TOLD ME IS WAS THE SPEED RATING OF THE TIRES. WHEN I ASKED WHY THEY DO NOT JUST CHANGE THE TIRES THEY TOLD ME IT WAS IN THE LOWERED SUSPENSION THAT COULD CAUSE FRA...

TRUCK IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT STATING TOWING HAS CHANGED. DODGE IS ONLY OFFERING A BUY BACK OF THE TRUCK, HOWEVER THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DEVALUED AND COULD BE DAMAGED IF OWNER TRIES TO TOW MORE THEN 2000 POUNDS. ADVERTISED IT WOULD PULL 6400 POUNDS.

TRUCK IS BEING SOLD WITHOUT STATING TOWING HAS CHANGED. DODGE IS ONLY OFFERING A BUY BACK OF THE TRUCK, HOWEVER THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DEVALUED AND COULD BE DAMAGED IF OWNER TRIES TO TOW MORE THEN 2000 POUNDS. ADVERTISED IT WOULD PULL 6400 POUNDS.

THIS IS MY COMPLAINT. DODGE HAS ISSUED AN ADDENDUM FOR THE R/T TOWING COMPACITY WEIGHT. SINCE THEY SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME STATING THAT IT COULD TOW UP TO 6400 PDS; I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT COMPONENT(S) ARE FAILING TO MAKE THEM ISSUE THESE ADDENDUMS. ARE THE PEOPLE WHO HAVEN'T RECEIVED THIS ADD...

THIS IS MY COMPLAINT. DODGE HAS ISSUED AN ADDENDUM FOR THE R/T TOWING COMPACITY WEIGHT. SINCE THEY SOLD THE VEHICLE TO ME STATING THAT IT COULD TOW UP TO 6400 PDS; I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT COMPONENT(S) ARE FAILING TO MAKE THEM ISSUE THESE ADDENDUMS. ARE THE PEOPLE WHO HAVEN'T RECEIVED THIS ADD...

CONTINUED SPARK KNOCK. HAS BEEN IN SHOP 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. DEALER NOT SURE HOW TO FIX IT.

CONTINUED SPARK KNOCK. HAS BEEN IN SHOP 4 DIFFERENT TIMES. DEALER NOT SURE HOW TO FIX IT.

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK THE TRUCK STRAIGHT TO A DEALER AND THEY FOUND "NO CODES" IN THE COMPUTER. HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. BOTH DEALERS CLAIMED TO HAVE THROUGHLY CHECKED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND NOTHING...

WHILE DRIVING TO WORK, BOTH THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK THE TRUCK STRAIGHT TO A DEALER AND THEY FOUND "NO CODES" IN THE COMPUTER. HAVE TAKEN THE TRUCK TO ANOTHER DEALER AND THEY CAN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG. BOTH DEALERS CLAIMED TO HAVE THROUGHLY CHECKED THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND FOUND NOTHING...

MICHAEL BOGNER WAS GOING AT ABOUT A SPEED OF 35 TO 45 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS TRUCK AND HIT A PARKED CAR. HIS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND BECAUSE OF IT HE SUFFERED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES. WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP. TO LET THEM KNOW. THEY SENT OUT AN AGENT, AND HE CLAIMS THAT THE AIRBAG DI...

MICHAEL BOGNER WAS GOING AT ABOUT A SPEED OF 35 TO 45 MPH WHEN HE LOST CONTROL OF HIS TRUCK AND HIT A PARKED CAR. HIS AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND BECAUSE OF IT HE SUFFERED NECK AND SHOULDER INJURIES. WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER CORP. TO LET THEM KNOW. THEY SENT OUT AN AGENT, AND HE CLAIMS THAT THE AIRBAG DI...

TRUCK WAS IDLING IN PARK ON LEVEL GROUND WHEN IT SHIFTED ITSEL INTO REVERSE AND HIT A TREE. I WAS LOADING ITEMS IN THE TRUCK AT THE TIME OF THE MISHAP, BUT COULD NOT RUN FAST ENOUGH TO OPEN THE DOOR AND STOP IT.

TRUCK WAS IDLING IN PARK ON LEVEL GROUND WHEN IT SHIFTED ITSEL INTO REVERSE AND HIT A TREE. I WAS LOADING ITEMS IN THE TRUCK AT THE TIME OF THE MISHAP, BUT COULD NOT RUN FAST ENOUGH TO OPEN THE DOOR AND STOP IT.

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS FAILURE AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME; WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM, CAUSING A DANGER TO DRIVER OR PASSENGER WHENEVER THIS OCCURS. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER SHOP, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND; CAN NHTS...

OVERSIZED OUTSIDE MIRRORS ARE MOUNTED SO HIGH THAT THEY CREATE A SERIOUS BLIND SPOT FOR SHORTER DRIVERS. THIS CAUSES PROBLEMS ROUNDING CORNERS, AT INTERSECTIONS, AND AT NIGHT WHEN THE EYELEVEL MIRROR REFLECTS FOLLOWING HEADLIGHTS. POSSIBLE SOUUTIONS: LOWER THE MOUNTING POSITION OF THE MIRRORS; RAI...

VEHICLE EXPERIENCING ONGOING / INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WITH ABS FAILURE AND ABS LIGHT COMING ON AT THE SAME TIME; WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THIS WILL BE A SAFETY PROBLEM, CAUSING A DANGER TO DRIVER OR PASSENGER WHENEVER THIS OCCURS. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER SHOP, AND NOTHING COULD BE FOUND; CAN NHTS...

OVERSIZED OUTSIDE MIRRORS ARE MOUNTED SO HIGH THAT THEY CREATE A SERIOUS BLIND SPOT FOR SHORTER DRIVERS. THIS CAUSES PROBLEMS ROUNDING CORNERS, AT INTERSECTIONS, AND AT NIGHT WHEN THE EYELEVEL MIRROR REFLECTS FOLLOWING HEADLIGHTS. POSSIBLE SOUUTIONS: LOWER THE MOUNTING POSITION OF THE MIRRORS; RAI...

THE RECENT NEWS OF A LOWERED HAULING CAPACITY ON THE R/T , FROM 6400LBS. TO 2000LBS. I USE MY TRUCK TO HAUL AND WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK I TOLD IT COULD HAUL MY 5000LB. TRAILER AND CAR. THIS EFFECTS ME BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO HAUL WITH, AND NOW I AM BEING TOLD THAT I CAN'T USE MY TRU...

THE RECENT NEWS OF A LOWERED HAULING CAPACITY ON THE R/T , FROM 6400LBS. TO 2000LBS. I USE MY TRUCK TO HAUL AND WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK I TOLD IT COULD HAUL MY 5000LB. TRAILER AND CAR. THIS EFFECTS ME BECAUSE I DO NOT HAVE ANOTHER VEHICLE TO HAUL WITH, AND NOW I AM BEING TOLD THAT I CAN'T USE MY TRU...

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, AND RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

DIAMLERCHRYSLER HAS REVISED THE TOWING RATING FOR ALL 1998 AND LATER DODGE DAKOTA R/T TRUCKS FROM 65OO POUNDS TO 2000 POUNDS SAYING THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN DETERIORATE AND HAVE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE . THEY DO NOT INTEND TO REPAIR THE DEFECT AND HAVE ONLY ISSUED A WARNING TO OWNERS NOT TO TOW M...

LETTER FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER INFORMING ME THAT MY DODGE DAKOTA R/T, ONE OF 7,000 MADE, THAT IT CAN ONLY TOW 2,000 LBS. THEY MARKETING THE TRUCK AT 6,800 LBS AND HAVE OFFERED TO REFUND $300 FOR TOW PACKAGE $0 FOR HD SERVICE GROUP. THE WILL NOT TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. SOME OWNS HAVE BEEN ...

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP, CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL, AND RESUTLING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

DIAMLERCHRYSLER HAS REVISED THE TOWING RATING FOR ALL 1998 AND LATER DODGE DAKOTA R/T TRUCKS FROM 65OO POUNDS TO 2000 POUNDS SAYING THAT THE REAR SUSPENSION CAN DETERIORATE AND HAVE A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE . THEY DO NOT INTEND TO REPAIR THE DEFECT AND HAVE ONLY ISSUED A WARNING TO OWNERS NOT TO TOW M...

LETTER FROM DAIMLER CHRYSLER INFORMING ME THAT MY DODGE DAKOTA R/T, ONE OF 7,000 MADE, THAT IT CAN ONLY TOW 2,000 LBS. THEY MARKETING THE TRUCK AT 6,800 LBS AND HAVE OFFERED TO REFUND $300 FOR TOW PACKAGE $0 FOR HD SERVICE GROUP. THE WILL NOT TELL ME WHAT IS WRONG WITH MY TRUCK. SOME OWNS HAVE BEEN ...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED SIDE MIRRORS ARE SO LARGE AND PLACED SO HIGH ON DOORS THAT IT CREATES A SEVERE BLIND SPOT WHEN CORNERING WITH VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD ENCOUNTERED NEAR MISSES WITH PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALKS AND SMALLER VEHICLES. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED SIDE MIRRORS ARE SO LARGE AND PLACED SO HIGH ON DOORS THAT IT CREATES A SEVERE BLIND SPOT WHEN CORNERING WITH VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD ENCOUNTERED NEAR MISSES WITH PEDESTRIANS IN CROSSWALKS AND SMALLER VEHICLES. *AK

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT LESS THAN 22000 MILES. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK RATTLED SEVERELY WHENEVER DRIVING OVER AN SURFACE THAT WAS LESS THAN PERFECTLY SMOOTH, AND AT ANY SPEED. THIS TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN OFFROAD EXCEPT VERY OCCASIONALLY, AND EVEN THEN WAS DONE SO WITH GRE...

BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS COMPLETELY WORN OUT AT LESS THAN 22000 MILES. THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK RATTLED SEVERELY WHENEVER DRIVING OVER AN SURFACE THAT WAS LESS THAN PERFECTLY SMOOTH, AND AT ANY SPEED. THIS TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN DRIVEN OFFROAD EXCEPT VERY OCCASIONALLY, AND EVEN THEN WAS DONE SO WITH GRE...

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPARTMENT CONTACTED NUMEROUS OCCASIONS OVER PAST 7+ MONTHS WITH EITHER NO RESPONSE OR EXTREMELY SLOW RESPONSE. TANSMISSION/BRAKES/SHOCKS/TIRES, AND SEAT BELTS, NOT REPAIRED TO DATE. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235 75R15 )

THE BOLT THAT HAD BEEN SECURING THE SHOULDER ANCHOR OF THE SEAT BELT TO THE FRAME WORKED ITS WAY LOOSE ALLOWING THE ANCHOR TO DISENGAGE FROM THE FRAME. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK *ML

THE BOLT THAT HAD BEEN SECURING THE SHOULDER ANCHOR OF THE SEAT BELT TO THE FRAME WORKED ITS WAY LOOSE ALLOWING THE ANCHOR TO DISENGAGE FROM THE FRAME. MANUFACTURER WILL BE CONTACTED. *AK *ML

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STAY IN ONLY ONE GEAR. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. DEALER CONTACTED. REPAIRWORK DONE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD STAY IN ONLY ONE GEAR. TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY FAILED. DEALER CONTACTED. REPAIRWORK DONE TO REMEDY PROBLEM. PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. PROVIDED FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

ATF LEAKING ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER -SMOLDERING/SMOKE FROM UNDER TRUCK. LEAKS APPEAR TO BE FROM TRANSMISSION TAIL SHAFT /DRIVESHAFT YOKE AND FLING ATF ONTO CONVERTER 3 REPAIRS NO SUCCESS A THIS TIME - REPAIRING DEALER NOT SELLING. DEALER I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A FIRE HAZARD, POOR SHIFT QUALITY DUE...

ATF LEAKING ONTO CATALYTIC CONVERTER -SMOLDERING/SMOKE FROM UNDER TRUCK. LEAKS APPEAR TO BE FROM TRANSMISSION TAIL SHAFT /DRIVESHAFT YOKE AND FLING ATF ONTO CONVERTER 3 REPAIRS NO SUCCESS A THIS TIME - REPAIRING DEALER NOT SELLING. DEALER I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A FIRE HAZARD, POOR SHIFT QUALITY DUE...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THER EIS A LOUD NOISE AND LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A YEAR. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THER EIS A LOUD NOISE AND LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A YEAR. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THER EIS A LOUD NOISE AND LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A YEAR. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THER EIS A LOUD NOISE AND LEAKAGE IN THE TRANSMISSION, AND VEHICLE STALLS AND JERKS. PROBLEM HAS BEEN GOING ON FOR A YEAR. ALSO, WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES, THEY GO STRAIGHT TO THE FLOORBOARD. DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. *AK

LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHILE DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR-IN MANUAL TRANS. GRINDS GOING INTO REVERSE. CUPHOLDER DEFECTIVE THIS IS MY FIRST NEW VEHICLE, AND MY LAST CHRYLSER PRODUCT, I AM NOT HAPPY WITH MY DODGE!!

LOUD CLUNKING NOISE WHILE DEPRESSING ACCELERATOR-IN MANUAL TRANS. GRINDS GOING INTO REVERSE. CUPHOLDER DEFECTIVE THIS IS MY FIRST NEW VEHICLE, AND MY LAST CHRYLSER PRODUCT, I AM NOT HAPPY WITH MY DODGE!!

FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RESTRAIN AND LOCK UP WHEN VEHICLE STOPS.

TRANSMISSION BOX FAILED.

RADIO FAILED.

CONSOLE FAILED.

FRONT PASSENGER SHOULDER SEAT BELT DOES NOT RESTRAIN AND LOCK UP WHEN VEHICLE STOPS.

TRANSMISSION BOX FAILED.

RADIO FAILED.

CONSOLE FAILED.

HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED OF RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V208000, REGARDING FRAME BOLTS. NO MENTION OF DEFECT UNDER RECALL. *AK

HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED OF RECALL CAMPAIGN 98V208000, REGARDING FRAME BOLTS. NO MENTION OF DEFECT UNDER RECALL. *AK

WINDSHIELD HAS MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. OPTICAL DISTORTIONS APPEAR IN MULTIPLE, IF NOT THE ENTIRE WINDSHEILD. DEALER DISCRIBED THEM AS NORMAL AND THAT EVERY OTHER WINDSHIELD IN THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO LINE HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS...ER CHARACTER. I WAS ASKED TO GET USE TO THE DISTORTION, BUT CANNOT. MY PROB...

WINDSHIELD HAS MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. OPTICAL DISTORTIONS APPEAR IN MULTIPLE, IF NOT THE ENTIRE WINDSHEILD. DEALER DISCRIBED THEM AS NORMAL AND THAT EVERY OTHER WINDSHIELD IN THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO LINE HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS...ER CHARACTER. I WAS ASKED TO GET USE TO THE DISTORTION, BUT CANNOT. MY PROB...

WINDSHIELD HAS MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. OPTICAL DISTORTIONS APPEAR IN MULTIPLE, IF NOT THE ENTIRE WINDSHEILD. DEALER DISCRIBED THEM AS NORMAL AND THAT EVERY OTHER WINDSHIELD IN THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO LINE HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS...ER CHARACTER. I WAS ASKED TO GET USE TO THE DISTORTION, BUT CANNOT. MY PROB...

WINDSHIELD HAS MANUFACTURE DEFECTS. OPTICAL DISTORTIONS APPEAR IN MULTIPLE, IF NOT THE ENTIRE WINDSHEILD. DEALER DISCRIBED THEM AS NORMAL AND THAT EVERY OTHER WINDSHIELD IN THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO LINE HAVE SIMILAR PROBLEMS...ER CHARACTER. I WAS ASKED TO GET USE TO THE DISTORTION, BUT CANNOT. MY PROB...

THE POST THAT ARE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD ARE TOO WIDE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER FIELD OF VISION.

THE POST THAT ARE TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD ARE TOO WIDE OBSTRUCTING THE DRIVER FIELD OF VISION.

PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO ENGAGE CATCH MECHANISM WHEN PULLED SHARPLY. *AK

PASSENGER SEAT BELTS FAILED TO ENGAGE CATCH MECHANISM WHEN PULLED SHARPLY. *AK

IT APPEARS THERE WAS A FUEL RETURN LINE SEPARATION THAT CAME LOOSE TO CAUSE FUMES TO BE IGNITED BY THE CATALYIC CONVERTER. *AK

IT APPEARS THERE WAS A FUEL RETURN LINE SEPARATION THAT CAME LOOSE TO CAUSE FUMES TO BE IGNITED BY THE CATALYIC CONVERTER. *AK

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND GOING UP A HILL, VEHICLE GOES PAST 3RD GEAR INTO 2ND GEAR, RACES UP TO OVER 5000 RPM WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY ADJUSTED THE SPEED CONTROL LINKAGE, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. SPEED CONTROL LINKAG...

UNDER WET CONDITIONS BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE/BECAME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKES AND TWICE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

WHILE DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED AND GOING UP A HILL, VEHICLE GOES PAST 3RD GEAR INTO 2ND GEAR, RACES UP TO OVER 5000 RPM WHICH RESULTED IN A COLLISION. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER AND THEY ADJUSTED THE SPEED CONTROL LINKAGE, BUT PROBLEM REOCCURRED CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. SPEED CONTROL LINKAG...

UNDER WET CONDITIONS BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE/BECAME INOPERATIVE, CAUSING A LOSS OF BRAKES AND TWICE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. *AK

GAS GAUGE FAILED.

WHEN ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO FULLY ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT PROCEED FORWARD AS EXPECTED. *YC

HEADLIGHT KNOB CAME OFF.

FRONT BRAKE PADS EXPERIENCING ( SQUEALING ) NOISES. *YC

DOOR LOCK FAILED.

POWER STEERING O-RINGS FAILED. MJS

ENGINE FAN FAILED.

CONSUMER HAD LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLED AT 1,000 MILES HOWEVER NEW UNIT IS VERY NOISY AT SPEEDS OF 40-45 MPH. NLM

PREMATURE WEAR OF (GOODYEAR ALL SEASON P/215 75R15) TIRES. *TT

WINDSHIELD PUMP FAILED. YH

ROTORS FAILED. YH

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE (GOOD YEAR P215/75R-15) BLEWOUT. YH

REAR RIGHT WINDOW LEAKS WATER. YH

RACK & PINION EXPERIENCING FAILURE, WHEN DRIVING OVER 40 MPH VEHICLE EXPERIENCE NOISE, SINCE DATE OF PURCHASE. *YC

TRANSMISSION FAILED TWICE. *YC

DRIVE SHAFT RUBBER SLEEVE FAILED. YH

POWER TRANSMISSION CONTROL FAILED. YH

TRANSMISSION FAILED. YH

SERPINTIME BELT WORN OUT. YH

BATTERY FAILED. YH

LEAKY PARKING BRAKE CABLE GROMET AND REAR WINDOW CAUSED FLOOR MATS TO BE REPLACED. YH

LEAKY PARKING BRAKE CABLE GROMET AND REAR WINDOW CAUSED FLOOR MATS TO BE REPLACED. YH

FRONT BRAKE DISKS FAILED. YH

FUEL LINE PLASTIC HOSE CONNECTING CLAMP FAILED. *YC

TRUCK WILL QUIT RUNNING AT IDLE BECAUSE OF SENSOR FAILURE. YH

ENGINE FAILED. YH

FUEL PUMP FAILED. YH

GAS GAUGE FAILED.

WHEN ACCELERATING THE TRANSMISSION FAILS TO FULLY ENGAGE AND THE VEHICLE DOES NOT PROCEED FORWARD AS EXPECTED. *YC

HEADLIGHT KNOB CAME OFF.

FRONT BRAKE PADS EXPERIENCING ( SQUEALING ) NOISES. *YC

DOOR LOCK FAILED.

POWER STEERING O-RINGS FAILED. MJS

ENGINE FAN FAILED.

CONSUMER HAD LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL INSTALLED AT 1,000 MILES HOWEVER NEW UNIT IS VERY NOISY AT SPEEDS OF 40-45 MPH. NLM

PREMATURE WEAR OF (GOODYEAR ALL SEASON P/215 75R15) TIRES. *TT

WINDSHIELD PUMP FAILED. YH