1999 DODGE DAKOTA Problems & Recalls
Detailed safety information and owner complaints
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Common Problems
DRIVING ON TAKE OFF HEARD A PIPING ON RIGHT SIDE. FRONT TOOK TIRE OFF SEEN WHERE BOLTS ON CALIPER POP OUT FROM SPINDLE KNUCKLE ## VIN PASSED ## ##
Mileage: 2,010,000
OFTEN WHEN I START MY TRUCK THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WILL GO ALL THE WAY UP, THE GAUGE FOR THE BATTERY STAYS DOWN, AND WHEN IT DOES START, THE SERPENTINE BELT WILL SQUEAL, SOMETIMES IT WILL START AND IDLE, OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT IDLE, UNLESS I KEEP MY FOOT ON THE GAS, AS SOON AS I TAKE MY FOOT OFF TH...
Mileage: 110,000
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY IN A UNPREDICTABLE PATTERN. VEHICLE RESTARTS AFTER STALLING 7 OUT OF 10 TIMES. WHEN IT WONT RESTART IMMEDIATELY AFTER STALLING IT WILL TAKE UPWARDS OF 10 MINUTES TO ACHIEVE ENGINE OPERATION. I'VE REPLACED THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR, AS WELL THE CAM POSITION SENSOR. VEH...
Mileage: 153,362
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY IN A UNPREDICTABLE PATTERN. VEHICLE RESTARTS AFTER STALLING 7 OUT OF 10 TIMES. WHEN IT WONT RESTART IMMEDIATELY AFTER STALLING IT WILL TAKE UPWARDS OF 10 MINUTES TO ACHIEVE ENGINE OPERATION. I'VE REPLACED THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR, AS WELL THE CAM POSITION SENSOR. VEH...
Mileage: 153,362
VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY IN A UNPREDICTABLE PATTERN. VEHICLE RESTARTS AFTER STALLING 7 OUT OF 10 TIMES. WHEN IT WONT RESTART IMMEDIATELY AFTER STALLING IT WILL TAKE UPWARDS OF 10 MINUTES TO ACHIEVE ENGINE OPERATION. I'VE REPLACED THE CRANK POSITION SENSOR, AS WELL THE CAM POSITION SENSOR. VEH...
Mileage: 153,362
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA EQUIPPED WITH FOUR BRAND NEW COOPER CORNELL 1000 ALL SEASON TIRES, SIZE: P235/75R15. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED BURNING RUBBER. AS THE CONTACT WAS PULLING OFF THE MAIN ROAD, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT. ...
Mileage: 261,122
DRIVING TO THE GROCERY STORE ABOUT 30 MPH NEEDING TO BRAKE AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE GONE. RIGHT FRONT CALIPER BOLT BROKE THREAD AND THE CALIPER CAME OFF THE SPINDLE, STEERING CAUSED MORE GRINDING AND THEN I THOUGHT OF THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE. I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME SPINDLE BEFORE, BUT PARTS A...
Mileage: 153,000
DRIVING TO THE GROCERY STORE ABOUT 30 MPH NEEDING TO BRAKE AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE GONE. RIGHT FRONT CALIPER BOLT BROKE THREAD AND THE CALIPER CAME OFF THE SPINDLE, STEERING CAUSED MORE GRINDING AND THEN I THOUGHT OF THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE. I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME SPINDLE BEFORE, BUT PARTS A...
Mileage: 153,000
DRIVING TO THE GROCERY STORE ABOUT 30 MPH NEEDING TO BRAKE AND THE FRONT BRAKES WERE GONE. RIGHT FRONT CALIPER BOLT BROKE THREAD AND THE CALIPER CAME OFF THE SPINDLE, STEERING CAUSED MORE GRINDING AND THEN I THOUGHT OF THE EMERGENCY/PARKING BRAKE. I HAVE REPLACED THE SAME SPINDLE BEFORE, BUT PARTS A...
Mileage: 153,000
BRAKES CAME APART WHEN APPLIED, NO BRAKE. RATTLE ON ROTORS, PAD DAMAGE. BOLTS THAT GO THROUGH CALIPER STRIPPED THREADS FROM SPINDLE FREEING CALIPER TO BOUNCE ON ROTOR I HAVE REPLACED WITH USED PART ONCE HOPING FOR RECALL, BAD NEWS DUDE!!!
Mileage: 125,000
BRAKES CAME APART WHEN APPLIED, NO BRAKE. RATTLE ON ROTORS, PAD DAMAGE. BOLTS THAT GO THROUGH CALIPER STRIPPED THREADS FROM SPINDLE FREEING CALIPER TO BOUNCE ON ROTOR I HAVE REPLACED WITH USED PART ONCE HOPING FOR RECALL, BAD NEWS DUDE!!!
Mileage: 125,000
BRAKES CAME APART WHEN APPLIED, NO BRAKE. RATTLE ON ROTORS, PAD DAMAGE. BOLTS THAT GO THROUGH CALIPER STRIPPED THREADS FROM SPINDLE FREEING CALIPER TO BOUNCE ON ROTOR I HAVE REPLACED WITH USED PART ONCE HOPING FOR RECALL, BAD NEWS DUDE!!!
Mileage: 125,000
THE NUT CAME OFF THE PINION
Mileage: 186,000
NOUSE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK EVERY TIME YOU HIT A BUMP. MECHANIC SAID ALL THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD.HE SAID THEY SHOULD BE RECALLED ,THERE WAS NO PLACE TO GREASE THEM CAUSING THEM TO RUST AND WEAR OUT .BAD CHEAP WAY DODGE MAKES THERE VEHICLES. WHAT HAPPEN TO THE DAYS WHEN DODGE MADE ...
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FOR THE FRONT SUSPENSION FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PARTS TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE WERE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE RE...
Mileage: 63,000
I ALREADY CHANGE THE 2 FRONT WHEEL HUB THIS YEAR N MY PROBLEM IS THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL,THERE IS A KNOCK COMING WHEN I ENGAGE IT TO DRIVE OR REVERSE.IT SEEM THE SPINDLE GEAR IS LOOSE.
Mileage: 38,500
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. SEVERAL TIME THE TRUCK WILL NOT START OR WILL SHUT DOWN A FEW MINUTES/MILES AFTER STARTING. THE TRUCK HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION AND WHEN THIS HAPPENS EVEN 'KICK' STARTING HAS NO EFFECT. AFTER THE TRUCK SHUTS DOWN, 10 TO 15 MINUTES LATER IT STARTS UP WITHOUT ANY TROUBLE. T...
Mileage: 160,000
DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD, EVERYTHING SHUTS OFF; MOTOR, BRAKES, STEERING. ODOMETER READS "NO BUS" AND NON OF THE GAUGES IN THE CLUSTER WORK. AFTER RESETTING THE COMPUTER BY UNPLUGGIN THE NEGATIVE TERMINAL AND VEHICLE COOLS, IT STARTS UP. THIS IS A HUGE CONCERN AS I HAVE READ FOR MANY OWNERS OF SIMILAR M...
Mileage: 93,540
PULLED OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND STARTED DOWN STREET COULD NOT CONTROL VEHICLE. THE 1999 DODGE DAKOTA R/T STARTED SCREECHING. I IMMEDIATELY APPLIED THE BRAKE TO SEE WHAT WAS PROBLEM AND THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE RIGHT. I WAS ABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET BUT COULD NOT TURN THE VE...
Mileage: 171,000
FOUND U-JOINTS ON STEERING SHAFT FAILING. ABLE TO TURN STEERING WHEEL 1/8TH TURN WITH NO RESPONSE FROM VEHICLE. PREVIOUSLY OWNED A 1998 V6 DAKOTA AND A 1998 V8 DAKOTA WITH IDENTICAL PROBLEM. REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT ON ALL THREE VEHICLES. I UNDERSTAND FORD CROWN VICTORIAS/ MERCURY GRAND MARQUIS/ ...
Mileage: 150,000
I GOT THE '99 DAKOTA ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AND LIKED IT DROVE PRETTY GOOD EVEN THROUGH THE WEEK WHEN IT WAS ALL SINGLE DIGITS NO PROBLEM. THEN ONCE IT STARTED TO WARM UP INTO THE MID TO HIGH TEENS AND UP TO THEN 60S AND 70 IT WOULD SHAKE AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK. IT ALWAYS SEEMED TO START AT ABOUT 45 THEN...
Mileage: 158,000
I GOT THE '99 DAKOTA ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AND LIKED IT DROVE PRETTY GOOD EVEN THROUGH THE WEEK WHEN IT WAS ALL SINGLE DIGITS NO PROBLEM. THEN ONCE IT STARTED TO WARM UP INTO THE MID TO HIGH TEENS AND UP TO THEN 60S AND 70 IT WOULD SHAKE AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK. IT ALWAYS SEEMED TO START AT ABOUT 45 THEN...
Mileage: 158,000
I GOT THE '99 DAKOTA ABOUT 7 MONTHS AGO AND LIKED IT DROVE PRETTY GOOD EVEN THROUGH THE WEEK WHEN IT WAS ALL SINGLE DIGITS NO PROBLEM. THEN ONCE IT STARTED TO WARM UP INTO THE MID TO HIGH TEENS AND UP TO THEN 60S AND 70 IT WOULD SHAKE AT LEAST TWICE A WEEK. IT ALWAYS SEEMED TO START AT ABOUT 45 THEN...
Mileage: 158,000
I HAD BOUGHT THE TRUCK IN FEB OF 2013 FROM A PRIVATE SELLER AND I HAD NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE WAS LEANING A BIT MORE THAN THE REST OF THE TRUCK, SO I CRAWLED UNDER AND LO AND BEHOLD I NOTICED THAT THE FRAME WAS RUSTED SO BAD THAT THE CAB MOUNTS WAS ALMOST GONE , AND I GOT TO LOOKING AND THE WHOLE EN...
Mileage: 115,690
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE HE WAS REPLACING THE FRONT PASSENGER'S SIDE BRAKE PADS WHEN HE REMOVED THE CALIPER PIN AND NOTICED IT WAS STRIPPED. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE PIN THREE DIFFERENT TIMES HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS RECURRING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO ...
Mileage: 185,000
KEPT TRUCK INSIDE SINCE PURCHASE IN 2/25/99 UNTIL THE FALL OF 2009. PARKED TRUCK OUTSIDE UNTIL PRESENT TIME. TRUCK ONLY HAS 32,217 MILES ON IT. MY COMPLAINT IS THAT ALL THE CLEARCOAT IS COMING OFF OR PEELING ALL OVER THE TRUCK. HAVE USED MOTHER'S BRAND SOAP FOR CLEAR COAT FINISHES. HAVE 93 T-BIRD A...
Mileage: 31,250
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 30 MPH, HE CRASHED INTO THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE DOOR OF ANOTHER VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJ...
Mileage: 160,000
IM NOT ALWAYS IN A GOOD PLACE TO STOP WHEN IT DIES ON ME,I ALMOST GOT HIT BY A CAR A FEW TIMES BECAUSE OF THIS, IT DIES AND WONT RESTART FOR AWHILE, I THINK ITS IN THE COMPUTER. *TR
Mileage: 122,000
I WAS COMING TO A STOP WHEN SUDDENLY THE BRAKE PEDAL SANK ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR. A HOLE WAS LATER NOTICED IN THE HARD BRAKE LINE JUST BELOW THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. THE ENTIRE LINE IS COMPLETELY RUSTED AS ARE THE LINES LEADING TO THE OTHER BRAKES. LUCKILY, NOBODY WAS INJURED. *TR
Mileage: 150,000
BRAKE LINE FAILURE, REAR BRAKES SEIZED. REPLACED REAR BRAKE SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS 6,500 MILES AGO (APPROXIMATELY 1 1/2 YEARS AGO). SEVERAL WEEKS AGO 9/23/2011 MY TRUCK SUFFERED REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE - STEEL LINE THAT RUNS FROM FRONT TO BACK - FAILURE ADJACENT LEFT REAR TIRE WITHIN FRAME HOUSIN...
Mileage: 79,600
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAITED FOR APPROXIMATELY FIFTEEN MINUTES BEFORE THE VEHICLE WOULD RESTART. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF FAILURE AFTER PERFORMING A DI...
Mileage: 170,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT HAS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM OF THE JOINTS GOING BAD CAUSING EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING, DODGE EVEN CAME OUT WITH A NEW VERSION OF THE PART KNOWING THIS WAS DEFECTIVE BUT WONT MAKE IT A RECALL. I HAVE DONE RESEARCH AND THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM ON ALL YEA...
Mileage: 7,500
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50-55 MPH, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG LIGHT ILLUMINATED AND STAYED ON. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED ABOUT RECALL 01V153000 (AIR BAGS). BOTH THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED ...
Mileage: 220,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE BROKE CAUSING THE TIRE TO FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THE BRACKET THAT WAS CONNECTED TO THE CABLE HAS EXCESSIVE RUST WHICH ALSO CAUSED IT TO BREAK. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING T...
Mileage: 96,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 160000 MILES. THE FAILURE STARTED WHEN THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL BY ENGAGING THE RADIO BUTTON AND THE CRUISE CONTROL BUTTONS ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE AIR BAG LIGHT ALSO CAME ON. THE VEHICLE WAS SELF DIAGNOSED AND THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE CLOCK SPRING. ...
Mileage: 160,000
TSB#030299A, SOUNDS LIKE MY TRUCK IS GOING TO FALL APART. *TR
Mileage: 126,000
TSB#030299A, SOUNDS LIKE MY TRUCK IS GOING TO FALL APART. *TR
Mileage: 126,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE, CAUSING THE ROTORS TO BECOME EXTREMELY HOT. THE CONTACT REPLACED ALL OF THE FRONT BRAKE COMPONENTS; HOWEVER, THE FAILURE CONTINUED TO OCCUR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT SPOKEN WITH THE MANUFACTURER WHEN THE ...
Mileage: 70,900
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS IN A HEAD ON COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS TRAVELING 20 MPH AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE AND THE INSURANCE COMPANY WILL PICK UP THE VEHICLE. THE CO...
Mileage: 51,000
FAULTY WELD AT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM[RT SIDE] CONTROL ARM WELD FAILED FROM INADEQUATE PENETRATION NEARLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND CRASH. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF VEHICLE TO CAUSE WELD FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 134,467
FAULTY WELD AT FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM[RT SIDE] CONTROL ARM WELD FAILED FROM INADEQUATE PENETRATION NEARLY RESULTING IN LOSS OF WHEEL AND CRASH. NO EVIDENCE OF ANY DAMAGE TO ANY OTHER PART OF VEHICLE TO CAUSE WELD FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 134,467
BALL JOINT FAILURE. *TR
Mileage: 11,246
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING WITH NO VISIBLE REASON. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADMINISTRATION LISTS A RECALL FOR 1999 DODGE DAKOTA FOR INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE. CALLED CHRYSLER TO SEE IF WE COULD STILL ACT ON THIS RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME NO SUCH...
Mileage: 60,000
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAKING WITH NO VISIBLE REASON. NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADMINISTRATION LISTS A RECALL FOR 1999 DODGE DAKOTA FOR INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE. CALLED CHRYSLER TO SEE IF WE COULD STILL ACT ON THIS RECALL AND THEY TOLD ME NO SUCH...
Mileage: 60,000
UPON STARTING MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA, IT IMMEDIATELY WENT FULL THROTTLE AND LURCHED FORWARD, BRAKES WOULD NOT HOLD THE VEHICLE. WAS PLACED IN REVERSE AND VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY WENT BACKWARDS IN FULL THROTTLE. STILL UNABLE TO STOP THE VEHICLE WITH BRAKES, HIT AN OAK TREE WHICH TOTALLY WRECKED THE TRUCK. ...
Mileage: 105,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA V-8 MAGNUM 5.2L, IT ONLY HAS 138,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT ONLY HAD 76,600 MILES. IN THAT LITTLE TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE, AND THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE TIE RODS, ...
Mileage: 138,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA V-8 MAGNUM 5.2L, IT ONLY HAS 138,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT ONLY HAD 76,600 MILES. IN THAT LITTLE TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE, AND THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE TIE RODS, ...
Mileage: 138,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA V-8 MAGNUM 5.2L, IT ONLY HAS 138,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT ONLY HAD 76,600 MILES. IN THAT LITTLE TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE, AND THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE TIE RODS, ...
Mileage: 138,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA V-8 MAGNUM 5.2L, IT ONLY HAS 138,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT ONLY HAD 76,600 MILES. IN THAT LITTLE TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE, AND THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE TIE RODS, ...
Mileage: 138,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA V-8 MAGNUM 5.2L, IT ONLY HAS 138,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT ONLY HAD 76,600 MILES. IN THAT LITTLE TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE, AND THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE TIE RODS, ...
Mileage: 138,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA V-8 MAGNUM 5.2L, IT ONLY HAS 138,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I BOUGHT IT IT ONLY HAD 76,600 MILES. IN THAT LITTLE TIME I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS TWICE, AND THE RACK AND PINION, AND THE WATER PUMP, THE THERMOSTAT, THE POWER STEERING PUMP, THE TIE RODS, ...
Mileage: 138,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. NOW THE CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LINE AND WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT ANY RECALL INFORMATION FOR THIS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRAKE LINE LOOKED A LITTLE WORN. WITHIN A WEEK AFTER THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WER...
1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. NOW THE CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LINE AND WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT ANY RECALL INFORMATION FOR THIS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRAKE LINE LOOKED A LITTLE WORN. WITHIN A WEEK AFTER THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WER...
1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. NOW THE CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LINE AND WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT ANY RECALL INFORMATION FOR THIS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRAKE LINE LOOKED A LITTLE WORN. WITHIN A WEEK AFTER THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WER...
1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. NOW THE CONSUMER HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BRAKE LINE AND WANTS TO KNOW ABOUT ANY RECALL INFORMATION FOR THIS VEHICLE. *NJ THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THE BRAKE LINE LOOKED A LITTLE WORN. WITHIN A WEEK AFTER THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WER...
WATER PUMP FAILED. DUE TO RECENT FAILURES ON THIS DODGE DAKOTA, I HAVE ALSO BECOME AWARE THAT WATER PUMP FAILURES WERE COMMON ON DAKOTAS. THIS FAILURE MODE WAS KNOWN TO DODGE. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND WAS NOT NOTIFIED BY DODGE. *TR
Mileage: 42,824
DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. WEAR OF BALL JOINTS RESULTED IN PREMATURE, RAPID DESTRUCTION OF A SET OF TIRES DUE TO INNER SHOULDER WEAR. SET OF 4 TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 1/2 OF EXPECTED TREAD LIFE. TOTAL REPAIR COST DUE TO PR...
Mileage: 61,749
INTAKE MANIFOLD PAN GASKET WAS LEAKING. THIS PROBLEM WAS IDENTIFIED DURING AN INSPECTION BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, CONFIRMED AND REPAIRED BY A DODGE DEALERSHIP. I WAS TOLD THIS PROBLEM COULD RESULT IN DESTRUCTION OF THE ENGINE, DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE DAKOTA WAS RUNNING WELL. REPAIR COST $664.72...
Mileage: 60,789
SHAKY STEERING WHEEL, SHAKY VEHICLE,LEFT FRONT TIRE CUPPING, WEARING UNEVENLY. ALIGNMENT SHOP CANNOT ALIGN, SAID BALL JOINTS ARE DEFECTIVE. VEHICLE UNSAFE, NOW PARKED AWAITING DISPOSITION FROM MFGER. DEALER NOTIFIED. *TR
Mileage: 35,300
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OR LESS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE INTENSIFIED WHENEVER A TURN WAS MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE ...
Mileage: 32,904
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH OR LESS, THE CONTACT HEARD A LOUD THUMPING NOISE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE NOISE INTENSIFIED WHENEVER A TURN WAS MADE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. THE ...
Mileage: 32,904
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE VEHICLE HAS HERITAGE TRAIL TRAC AP TIRES, SIZE 235/75/R15 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED A CONSTANT SLOW AIR PRESSURE LEAK IN THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE TIRE. IN ADDITION, THE TIRE EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALL. THE ...
Mileage: 160,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. IN JUNE OF 2008, THE WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED ON THE VEHICLE. IN SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER OF 2008 AND AGAIN IN JANUARY OF 2009, THE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN TAKEN TO GET SERVICED PROFESSIONAL...
Mileage: 180,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT TRANSMISSION FAILURE AT 150,000MI AND AIR COND. GONE *TR
Mileage: 150,000
PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE REPAIR COSTS, PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION, EXCESSIVE OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *TR
PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE REPAIR COSTS, PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION, EXCESSIVE OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *TR
PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE REPAIR COSTS, PREMATURE TRANSMISSION FAILURE RESULTING IN REPLACEMENT OF TRANSMISSION, EXCESSIVE OIL SLUDGE BUILD UP CAUSING LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE, POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO ENGINE. *TR
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS, THEY FAILED. NOW I HAVE TO REPLACE FRONT BALL JOINTS. WHY IS THIS NOT BEING RECALLED? IS MY SAFETY NOT A CONCERN TO DODGE OR NHTSA? I HAVE ALREADY BEEN STRANDED ON THE HIGHWAY AT MIDNIGHT, THANKS. *TR
Mileage: 160,000
CALIPER BOLTS SEPARATING FROM SPINDLE CAUSING CALIPER TO FALL ON TO BRAKE ROTOR. LOSS OF BRAKING TO WHEEL, DIFFICULTY STEERING VEHICLE. SPINDLE (STEERING KNUCKLE) HAD TO BE DRILLED OUT AND RE TAPPED AND THREADED. HELI COILS (9M) INSTALLED TO HOLD CALIPER BOLTS. NEW CALIPERS AND ROTORS INSTALLED....
Mileage: 69,000
CALIPER BOLTS SEPARATING FROM SPINDLE CAUSING CALIPER TO FALL ON TO BRAKE ROTOR. LOSS OF BRAKING TO WHEEL, DIFFICULTY STEERING VEHICLE. SPINDLE (STEERING KNUCKLE) HAD TO BE DRILLED OUT AND RE TAPPED AND THREADED. HELI COILS (9M) INSTALLED TO HOLD CALIPER BOLTS. NEW CALIPERS AND ROTORS INSTALLED....
Mileage: 69,000
CALIPER BOLTS SEPARATING FROM SPINDLE CAUSING CALIPER TO FALL ON TO BRAKE ROTOR. LOSS OF BRAKING TO WHEEL, DIFFICULTY STEERING VEHICLE. SPINDLE (STEERING KNUCKLE) HAD TO BE DRILLED OUT AND RE TAPPED AND THREADED. HELI COILS (9M) INSTALLED TO HOLD CALIPER BOLTS. NEW CALIPERS AND ROTORS INSTALLED....
Mileage: 69,000
TWO YEARS AGO I PURCHASED A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD PICK UP TRUCK WITH APPROX. 63K MILES. AT 68,500 MILES I REPLACED THE BRAKE ROTORS, PADS AND CALIPERS. THE CALIPER BOLTS PULLED OUT OF THE SPINDLE ON EACH WHEEL AND ALLOWED THE CALIPER TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE ROTOR CAUSING THE BRAKES TO PULL TO THE LE...
Mileage: 68,500
AFTER APPLYING THE BRAKE TO SHIFT GEARS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH VERY LITTLE RESISTANCE. THE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON THE DASHBOARD. WHEN I GOT OUT OF CAR, THERE WAS A LARGE POOL OF BRAKE FLUID UNDER THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, I NOTICED THE BRAKE FLUID LEA...
Mileage: 105,000
THIS IS IN REGARDS TO A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT WITH A CLUB CAB. IT ONLY GETS DRIVEN A FEW MONTHS OUT OF THE YEAR AND ONLY HAS 53,000 MILE ON IT. I DROVE MY TRUCK TO THE CITY TRANSFER STATION ON SUNDAY. WHILE BACKING UP TO THE DUMPSTER MY BRAKES LET GO. THE ABS AND BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON AND I WAS ...
Mileage: 53,000
THE DODGE DAKOTA, 1999 MODEL, HAS A RECALL GIVEN TO THE BALL JOINTS THAT WERE INSTALLED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS. I OWN THE DODGE DAKOTA, 1999 MODEL. ALSO MY BALL JOINTS HAVE GONE BAD LEADING TO UNEVEN TIRE WEAR. THESE ORIGINAL BALL JOINTS ALSO HAVE NO GREASE FITTINGS FOR REGULAR GREASING. I...
I CURRENTLY OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 5.2L 4WD EXT. CAB. I HAVE HAD UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT ABOUT 65,000 MILE RANGE BY THE DEALER AND PAID FOR THE REPAIRS. NOW I AM AT 94,000 AND NOW THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. ALSO MY INNER TIE ROD. I AM SEEING ALOT OF COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE BALLS JOINTS ON TH...
Mileage: 94,000
BALL JOINTS FAILED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND BURNED OUT THE BRAKES. BRAKES FAILED. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
BALL JOINTS FAILED ON ALL FOUR WHEELS. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND BURNED OUT THE BRAKES. BRAKES FAILED. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
BALL JOINTS FAILED ON VEHICLE. ONE BALL JOINT BROKE AND TOOK OUT THE BRAKES. WAS ON FREEWAY WHEN HEARD CLUNKING NOISE. GOT OFF FREEWAY AND HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALER SAID THAT I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED IF I WOULD HAVE CONTINUED DRIVING. *TR
Mileage: 69,000
I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN. AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE NEW, WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A CLUNKING NOISE WHICH GOT LOUDER AND FASTER AS I ACCELERATED THE DEALER COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS. AFTER PICKING IT UP...
Mileage: 6,000
I HAVE HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THIS VEHICLE, I DON'T KNOW WHERE TO BEGIN. AFTER PURCHASING THIS VEHICLE NEW, WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND SEVERAL TRIPS TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR A CLUNKING NOISE WHICH GOT LOUDER AND FASTER AS I ACCELERATED THE DEALER COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IT WAS. AFTER PICKING IT UP...
Mileage: 6,000
AROUND 03/04/2008 I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A CREDIT UNION PARKING LOT AND HIT A SHEET OF ICE I ENGAGED MY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, BUT MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND I SLID 25' INTO AN SUV CAUSING SOME COSTLY DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DISABLED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. ALSO,THE AIRBAGS O...
Mileage: 75,377
AROUND 03/04/2008 I WAS DRIVING THROUGH A CREDIT UNION PARKING LOT AND HIT A SHEET OF ICE I ENGAGED MY BRAKES TO SLOW DOWN, BUT MY ANTI-LOCK BRAKES DID NOT WORK AND I SLID 25' INTO AN SUV CAUSING SOME COSTLY DAMAGE TO BOTH VEHICLES. BOTH VEHICLES WERE DISABLED AND HAD TO BE TOWED. ALSO,THE AIRBAGS O...
Mileage: 75,377
AUG. 24, 2007 ABS @ BRAKE WARNING LAMPS LIGHT, BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. MADE APPOINTMENT AT A DEALERSHIP. AUG. 25, 2007 1) I FOUND MASTER CYCL. WAS EMPTY (NO BRAKE FLUID.) 2) FOUND HOLE IN RUSTED BRAKE LINE UNDER DRIVERS SIDE DOOR.3) FOUND ALL BRAKE LINES WERE RUSTED UNDERNEATH SIDE OF TRUCK. ...
Mileage: 70,591
BRAKE LINE FAILED ON A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE MAIN BRAKE LINE LEADING TO THE REAR WHEELS FAILED. THE SERVICE TECH (MOORESVILLE TIRE IN MOORESVILLE, IN STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD NOT BEEN DAMAGED, IT JUST FAILED. I DON'T THINK THAT A BRAKE LINE SHOULD FAIL IN A VEHICLE THAT IS 8 YEARS OLD. TH...
Mileage: 97,000
MY UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA EX CAB. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF MANY SIMILAR FAILURES FROM THIS YEAR/MAKE/MODEL. I HAVE READ THE RECALL ON CERTAIN MODELS OF DAKOTAS WITH THIS FAILURE. WILL MY VEHICLE BE COVERED BY THIS RECALL? I CAN SUPPLY ANY FURTHER VEHICLE INFORMATION...
Mileage: 116,000
AIR CONDITIONER FAILURE. SUBJECT ON AIR CONDITIONER COOLING PERFORMANCE DETERIORATING AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF OPERATION. *TR
Mileage: 82,000
FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION- ALL 4 BALL JOINTS WORN AND CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO SHIFT WHEN DRIVING. WHEN THE SUSPENSION SHIFTED, IT WAS PULLING/PINCHING THE BRAKELINE CAUSING ERRACTIC BRAKE FUNCTION. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE IS RUBBING ON THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. IF THIS CONTINUES TO OCCUR, IT COULD DAMAGE THE BRAKE LINE AND CAUSE THE BRAKES TO FAIL. SHE HAS NOT YET NOTIFIED THE DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. T...
Mileage: 45,000
BALL JOINTS FOR THE 1998-2004 DODGE TRUCKS WERE FAULTY, I COULD NOT BELIEVE AFTER ALL THE COMPLAINTS RECEIVED THAT NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS FAULTY PARTS THAT COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. YOU COULD DO A SEARCH FOR FAULTY BALL JOINTS ON THE WEB AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CO...
BALL JOINTS FOR THE 1998-2004 DODGE TRUCKS WERE FAULTY, I COULD NOT BELIEVE AFTER ALL THE COMPLAINTS RECEIVED THAT NOTHING HAS EVER BEEN DONE ABOUT THIS FAULTY PARTS THAT COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. YOU COULD DO A SEARCH FOR FAULTY BALL JOINTS ON THE WEB AND THERE ARE THOUSANDS OF CO...
1999 DODGE DAKOTA APPLIED BRAKE AND VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT**CW** 2ND CAR FROM DOCUMENT NUMBER 10195900 THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED, THE BRAKE PADS WEAR, AND PRESSURE WAS BEING PLACED ON THE LUGS/SLIDE BARS. THE CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT IT WAS ALSO QUITE POSSIBLE THE BRAKES...
TRUCK DIED IN DOWNTOWN DENVER. NO BUS"ON DIGITAL ODOMETER. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT, BUT IT WAS STILL FAILING. *AK
Mileage: 155,000
TRUCK DIED IN DOWNTOWN DENVER. NO BUS"ON DIGITAL ODOMETER. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT, BUT IT WAS STILL FAILING. *AK
Mileage: 155,000
TRUCK DIED IN DOWNTOWN DENVER. NO BUS"ON DIGITAL ODOMETER. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT, BUT IT WAS STILL FAILING. *AK
Mileage: 155,000
TRUCK DIED IN DOWNTOWN DENVER. NO BUS"ON DIGITAL ODOMETER. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP FOR WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR REPLACEMENT, BUT IT WAS STILL FAILING. *AK
Mileage: 155,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AND PERFORMED THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY THREE YEARS LATER, SHE EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE....
Mileage: 40,000
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN SAFETY RECALL # 04V59600 DUE TO THE VIN ,SPECIFICALLY FOR THE DODGE DURANGO. ON MARCH 16, 2007, WHILE DRIVING AT 0-5 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE FOLLOWI...
Mileage: 87,000
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE AND FELT A VIBRATION WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT SPINDLES ON HIS VEHICLE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC INSERTED A BOLT THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE CALIPER ATTACHED TO THE ...
Mileage: 123,000
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING THE CONTACT HEARD A SQUEALING NOISE AND FELT A VIBRATION WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE FRONT SPINDLES ON HIS VEHICLE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE MECHANIC INSERTED A BOLT THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO KEEP THE CALIPER ATTACHED TO THE ...
Mileage: 123,000
THE FRONT END STARTED MAKING POPPING AND OTHER METALLIC SOUNDING NOISES AT SLOW SPEEDS. WHEN I RAISED IT UP AND LOOKED, THE RUBBER BOOTS ON THE BALL JOINTS WERE IN TATTERS! I WENT TO REPLACE THEM AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY ARE A "DEALER ITEM" AND THAT DAIMLER-CHRYSLER ONLY PROVIDES A WHOLE UPPER ...
Mileage: 97,000
TL* - THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON 12/14/06, HE TOOK HIS 1999 JEEP DAKOTA SPORT IN FOR A TIRE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE HIS TIRES WERE WEARING UNEVENLY. THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT HE COULDN'T DO THE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS UPPER AND LOWER HAD GONE BAD. THE CONTACT DID STATE THAT HE HAD HEAR...
Mileage: 12,800
TL* - THE CONTACT STATES THAT ON 12/14/06, HE TOOK HIS 1999 JEEP DAKOTA SPORT IN FOR A TIRE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE HIS TIRES WERE WEARING UNEVENLY. THE MECHANIC TOLD HIM THAT HE COULDN'T DO THE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS UPPER AND LOWER HAD GONE BAD. THE CONTACT DID STATE THAT HE HAD HEAR...
Mileage: 12,800
FAILED TRANSMISSION, FAILED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND CLEAR COAT DELAMANTING ON ALL PANELS OF TRUCK. *JB
Mileage: 78,000
FAILED TRANSMISSION, FAILED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND CLEAR COAT DELAMANTING ON ALL PANELS OF TRUCK. *JB
Mileage: 78,000
FAILED TRANSMISSION, FAILED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED REAR DIFFERENTIAL AND CLEAR COAT DELAMANTING ON ALL PANELS OF TRUCK. *JB
Mileage: 78,000
THE 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4 X 4 I BOUGHT NEW HAS 48500 MILES ON IT NOW. IT'S FRONT END BALL JOINTS ARE FAILING AND WILL NEED REPLACEMENT TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT. THIS TRUCK HAS HAS ONLY BEEN CITY AND HIGHWAY DRIVEN. *NM
Mileage: 40,000
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, A SQUEAKING SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS, BUT THE PROBLEM PERSISTED.
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. *NM
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. *NM
PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST OF 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS. *JB
Mileage: 72,000
PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THESE VEHICLES SHOULD BE ADDED TO THE RECALL LIST OF 2000-2003 DODGE DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS. *JB
Mileage: 72,000
DEALER NOTIFIED ME THAT BOTH BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS ARE DANGEROUSLY LOOSE AND NEED REPLACED. NHTSA CAMPAIGN # 04V596000 SPECIFIES MANUFACTURE DATE FROM 01/07/1999 - 12/31/2002. MY TRUCK WAS BUILD IN MARCH OF 1999. THEY ARE CLAIMING THAT I GOT LUCKY AND MY TRUCK DOES NOT FALL UNDER THE RECAL...
Mileage: 134,000
SAFETY RECALL NHTSA ID 04V-596 NOT HONORED DODGE OF BELLEVUE 316 116 AVE N.E BELLEVUE, WASHINGTON 98004 (425) 454-8411 LUKE BLACKWELL (425) 454 8411 GENERAL MANAGER FAILED TO HONOR RECALL EVEN THOUGH HIS MECHANIC STATED THERE IS A FRONT END BALL JOINT PROBLEM WITH MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA VIN [XXX]...
Mileage: 41,970
I AM ON MY SECOND SET OF HAVING TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA AT 89,000 MILES. I KNOW THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH ALL OF DODGE DAKOTA'S AND DURANGO'S, AND THEY WERE FORCED TO DEAL WITH THE 4WD MODELS OF 2000-2003. MINE, HOWEVER, IS A 1999 2WD MODEL, AND THE BALL JOINTS ARE N...
Mileage: 60,000
VEHICLE WAS BROUGHT TO A MECHANIC FOR INTERMITTENT BRAKE NOISE. WHILE CHECKING VEHICLE BRAKES, MECHANIC NOTICED BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS NEARLY PULLED THROUGH SPINDLE. UPPER JOINTS WERE VISIBLY LOOSE WITH EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT (FACTORY SPEC IS .060"; MECHANIC FOUND .125"). VEHICLE HAD STEERED AND DRIVEN...
Mileage: 65,000
CLUNKING IN FRONT END. *NM
Mileage: 45,623
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V596000, REGARDING THE UPPER BALL JOINT; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Mileage: 66,474
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HAVING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA RECALL, # 04V596000, REGARDING THE UPPER BALL JOINT; HOWEVER, IT WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE VIN.
Mileage: 66,474
I HAD BOUGHT MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA IN 2001, LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF PURCHASING THIS TRUCK, I LOST OIL PRESSURE, RETURNED THE TRUCK TO DEALER WHERE THEY TRIED TO REPLACE MY MOTOR WITH A MOTOR THAT HAD MORE MILES, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN. THEN ANOTHER YEAR LATER, GEARS IN MY TRANSMISSION WERE SPENT WHERE I H...
Mileage: 30,000
I HAD BOUGHT MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA IN 2001, LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF PURCHASING THIS TRUCK, I LOST OIL PRESSURE, RETURNED THE TRUCK TO DEALER WHERE THEY TRIED TO REPLACE MY MOTOR WITH A MOTOR THAT HAD MORE MILES, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN. THEN ANOTHER YEAR LATER, GEARS IN MY TRANSMISSION WERE SPENT WHERE I H...
Mileage: 30,000
I HAD BOUGHT MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA IN 2001, LESS THAN 1 YEAR OF PURCHASING THIS TRUCK, I LOST OIL PRESSURE, RETURNED THE TRUCK TO DEALER WHERE THEY TRIED TO REPLACE MY MOTOR WITH A MOTOR THAT HAD MORE MILES, THIS DID NOT HAPPEN. THEN ANOTHER YEAR LATER, GEARS IN MY TRANSMISSION WERE SPENT WHERE I H...
Mileage: 30,000
THIS WEB SITE UNDER VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE THE CORRECT CHOICES FOR A 98 DODGE DAKOTA 2 DOOR CLUB CAB TRUCK - MANUFACTURER CHRYSLER 2 ISSUE 1 - DESIGN FLAW IN THE BALL JOINTS OF THE DADGE DAKOTA TRUCKS A) WE REPLACED THEM APRIL 2003 COST TO US $1107.89 B) TV SPECIAL AIRED ABOUT DEFECTS DEC 2003 AN...
THIS WEB SITE UNDER VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE THE CORRECT CHOICES FOR A 98 DODGE DAKOTA 2 DOOR CLUB CAB TRUCK - MANUFACTURER CHRYSLER 2 ISSUE 1 - DESIGN FLAW IN THE BALL JOINTS OF THE DADGE DAKOTA TRUCKS A) WE REPLACED THEM APRIL 2003 COST TO US $1107.89 B) TV SPECIAL AIRED ABOUT DEFECTS DEC 2003 AN...
THIS WEB SITE UNDER VEHICLE DOESN'T HAVE THE CORRECT CHOICES FOR A 98 DODGE DAKOTA 2 DOOR CLUB CAB TRUCK - MANUFACTURER CHRYSLER 2 ISSUE 1 - DESIGN FLAW IN THE BALL JOINTS OF THE DADGE DAKOTA TRUCKS A) WE REPLACED THEM APRIL 2003 COST TO US $1107.89 B) TV SPECIAL AIRED ABOUT DEFECTS DEC 2003 AN...
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55MPH, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE SIDEWALLS SHREDDED ON EACH SIDE. THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT BEEN ALERTED. THE MANUFACTURER OF THE TIRE IS GOODYEAR. THE BRAND NAME IS WRANGLER. *AK
Mileage: 140,000
WHEN PUTTING HEATER ON THE VENT SETTING THE ELECTRIC LOCKS, THE DOME LIGHTS AND THE 4 WAY FLASHERS START BLINKING, HAD CENTRAL TIMER MODULE REPLACED, STILL IS DOING SAME THING. *NM
Mileage: 87,000
THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT IN MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED STAYING ON AFTER STARTUP INTERMITTENTLY. THE LIGHTS STAYED ON MORE OFTEN AS TIME WENT BY. SHOP COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. EVENTUALLY BOTH LIGHTS WERE ON ALL THE TIME. VEHICLE STARTED STALLING AT STOP SIGNS AND WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS....
Mileage: 55,000
THE ABS LIGHT AND BRAKE LIGHT IN MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED STAYING ON AFTER STARTUP INTERMITTENTLY. THE LIGHTS STAYED ON MORE OFTEN AS TIME WENT BY. SHOP COULDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. EVENTUALLY BOTH LIGHTS WERE ON ALL THE TIME. VEHICLE STARTED STALLING AT STOP SIGNS AND WHEN GOING AROUND CORNERS....
Mileage: 55,000
I HAVE RECENTLY HAVE HAD SUSPENSION ISSUES WITH MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA EXT. CAB PICKUP WITH 69,600 MILES. . I HAVE BEEN THE ORIGINAL OWNER SINCE NEW. I EXPERIENCED SHAKING, NOISES DURING CORNING, ETC. COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. I THEN TOOK IT TO AN ALIGNMENT SHOP AND THEY INFORMED ME THAT M...
Mileage: 69,500
MY SON ESCAPED DANGER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER OF HIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WENT OUT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. AFTER REPLACING THAT AND HEADING BACK HOME, HIS U JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ANOTHER WRECK. THESE WERE ALL REPAIRED. SO FAR $3000 IN REPAIRS IN A MONTH. ...
MY SON ESCAPED DANGER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER OF HIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WENT OUT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. AFTER REPLACING THAT AND HEADING BACK HOME, HIS U JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ANOTHER WRECK. THESE WERE ALL REPAIRED. SO FAR $3000 IN REPAIRS IN A MONTH. ...
MY SON ESCAPED DANGER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER OF HIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WENT OUT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. AFTER REPLACING THAT AND HEADING BACK HOME, HIS U JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ANOTHER WRECK. THESE WERE ALL REPAIRED. SO FAR $3000 IN REPAIRS IN A MONTH. ...
MY SON ESCAPED DANGER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER OF HIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WENT OUT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. AFTER REPLACING THAT AND HEADING BACK HOME, HIS U JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ANOTHER WRECK. THESE WERE ALL REPAIRED. SO FAR $3000 IN REPAIRS IN A MONTH. ...
MY SON ESCAPED DANGER WHEN THE TRANSMISSION/TORQUE CONVERTER OF HIS 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WENT OUT ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY. AFTER REPLACING THAT AND HEADING BACK HOME, HIS U JOINTS AND WHEEL BEARINGS WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ANOTHER WRECK. THESE WERE ALL REPAIRED. SO FAR $3000 IN REPAIRS IN A MONTH. ...
DT: THE CONTACT RECENTLY PURCHASED A USED VEHICLE THAT EXHIBITED A FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEM. AFTER THE INITIAL VEHICLE PURCHASE HE NOTICED A PULLING SENSATION ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION...
Mileage: 93,755
VIN NUMBER: 1B7GG22YX XS206501; VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 P/U CLUB CAB MODEL YEAR: 1999 A KNOCKING BEGAN IN THE FRONT END AND I TOOK IT TO A MECHANIC WHO FOUND BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS NEARLY READY TO FALL APART AND BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS WELL WORN. HE SAID DODGE HAD RECALLED NEWER MODE...
Mileage: 95,000
AT 79,729 MILES AND ALL THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED OIL CHANGES AT THE DEALERSHIP (LAST ONE AT 70,000) THROUGHOUT THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE, THE "CHECK GAUGES" LIGHT SUDDENLY CAME ON. I IMMEDIATELY STOPPED AND CHECKED FLUID LEVELS (OIL, TRANSMISSION, AND RADIATOR) WHICH WERE FINE. OIL PRESSURE WOULD DROP ...
Mileage: 79,729
DT: WHEN THE CONTACT TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. THIS PROBLEM CONSTANTLY RECURRED WITH THIS TYPE OF VEHICLE. REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE T AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK
Mileage: 75,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED VEHICLE WOULD NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. IT MADE LOUD POPPING AND SNAPPING SOUNDS WHEN MAKING TURNS. UPON INSPECTION THE UPPER BALL JOINT GREASE SEAL COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD UP AND DOWN PLAY, WHICH CAUSED EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE TIRES. BOTH UPPER...
Mileage: 20,400
1999 DODGE DAKOTA, 87,000 MILES DODGE DEALERSHIP STATES UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT) NEED REPLACEMENT BEFORE FRONT END ALIGNMENT CAN BE DONE. ALSO RIGHT HUB BEARING RECENTLY REPLACED. NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, NO ACCIDENTS. *JB
Mileage: 87,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA, 87,000 MILES DODGE DEALERSHIP STATES UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT) NEED REPLACEMENT BEFORE FRONT END ALIGNMENT CAN BE DONE. ALSO RIGHT HUB BEARING RECENTLY REPLACED. NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, NO ACCIDENTS. *JB
Mileage: 87,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA, 87,000 MILES DODGE DEALERSHIP STATES UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT) NEED REPLACEMENT BEFORE FRONT END ALIGNMENT CAN BE DONE. ALSO RIGHT HUB BEARING RECENTLY REPLACED. NORMAL HIGHWAY DRIVING, NO ACCIDENTS. *JB
Mileage: 87,000
DODGE DAKOTA 99, 2WD. BUMPER PREMATURELY RUSTS. EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS PREMATURELY RUST CAUSING MANIFOLD TO SEPARATE FROM ENGINE BLOCK. POSSIBILITY OF CAUSING EXHAUST GASES TO ENTER DRIVERS CABIN. DODGE WILL NOT FIX FAILURE - WARRANTY EXPIRED. *NM
Mileage: 88,000
IN 2003, WHEN MY VEHICLE, A DODGE DAKOTA PICK-UP WAS DUE A SMOG CHECK. MILEAGE WAS ONLY APPROXIMATELY 39,900 MILES. IT FAILED. IT FAILED 3 TIMES. AFTER PAYING ABOUT $800.00 IT PASS THE SMOG TEST. THIS YEAR, MY PICK-UP WAS DUE A SMOG TEST. THE MILEAGE WAS 49,900 MILES, AGAIN IT FAILED THE SMOG TEST...
99 DODGE DAKOTA STEERING FELT LOOSE AND WANDERED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I TOOK IT IN FOR A ALIGNMENT, TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND 1 TIE ROD WERE WORN PAST SPEC, HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 34000 MILES ON IT!, IS IN MINT SHAPE, AND NEVER DRIVEN OFFROAD. I UNDERSTAND ...
Mileage: 34,000
99 DODGE DAKOTA STEERING FELT LOOSE AND WANDERED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I TOOK IT IN FOR A ALIGNMENT, TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND 1 TIE ROD WERE WORN PAST SPEC, HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 34000 MILES ON IT!, IS IN MINT SHAPE, AND NEVER DRIVEN OFFROAD. I UNDERSTAND ...
Mileage: 34,000
99 DODGE DAKOTA STEERING FELT LOOSE AND WANDERED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, I TOOK IT IN FOR A ALIGNMENT, TECHNICIAN INFORMED ME UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND 1 TIE ROD WERE WORN PAST SPEC, HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE TRUCK ONLY HAS 34000 MILES ON IT!, IS IN MINT SHAPE, AND NEVER DRIVEN OFFROAD. I UNDERSTAND ...
Mileage: 34,000
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WORE OUT SO BADLY THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED AN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 WAS ISSU...
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WORE OUT SO BADLY THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED AN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 WAS ISSU...
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ALONG WITH THE TIE ROD ASSEMBLY WORE OUT SO BADLY THAT IT ALMOST CAUSED AN AN ACCIDENT. THE DEALERSHIP TOLD HIM THAT IT WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS BECAUSE HIS VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED. THE NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 WAS ISSU...
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT AND TIE RODS. BALL JOINTS ARE SEPARATING AND TIE RODS ARE BAD JUST LIKE THE RECALL FOR THE 2000-2004 MODELS WHY WASN'T THIS EXTENDED TO THE 1999 MODEL. I HAVE 78000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT IN AUG 05. *JB
Mileage: 78,900
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT AND TIE RODS. BALL JOINTS ARE SEPARATING AND TIE RODS ARE BAD JUST LIKE THE RECALL FOR THE 2000-2004 MODELS WHY WASN'T THIS EXTENDED TO THE 1999 MODEL. I HAVE 78000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT IN AUG 05. *JB
Mileage: 78,900
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT AND TIE RODS. BALL JOINTS ARE SEPARATING AND TIE RODS ARE BAD JUST LIKE THE RECALL FOR THE 2000-2004 MODELS WHY WASN'T THIS EXTENDED TO THE 1999 MODEL. I HAVE 78000 MILES ON THIS TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT IN AUG 05. *JB
Mileage: 78,900
ON MY 3 BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT IN 4 YEARS. UPPERS AND LOWERS. RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED. THERE IS CLEARLY A PROBLEM HERE AND I'M OBVIOUSLY NOT ALONE. *NM
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE (MULTIPLE TIMES) ALONG WITH CONTROL ARM AND TIE ROD. *JB
Mileage: 37,300
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE (MULTIPLE TIMES) ALONG WITH CONTROL ARM AND TIE ROD. *JB
Mileage: 37,300
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE (MULTIPLE TIMES) ALONG WITH CONTROL ARM AND TIE ROD. *JB
Mileage: 37,300
DT: CONSUMER STATED THAT BALL JOINTS PREMATURELY WORE OUT. A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THIS MAKE/ MODEL AND YEAR, BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN. CONSUMER NOTICED THE TIRES WERE WEARING OUT UNEVENLY, AND HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT. WAS TOLD BY DEALE...
Mileage: 70,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD SPORT AND I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS TWICE. I STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS LATE 2001 EARLY 2002, I TOOK IT TO ANSTED MOTORS IN ANSTED WV AND WAS INFORMED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. I CONTACTED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION AND WAS INFORMED THAT MY TRUCK W...
DT: BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. . WHEN THE CALLER GOT NEW TIRES HE WAS TOLD THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. THE CALLER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER YEARS MODELS BUT NOT ON HIS YEAR MODEL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. MANUFACTURER SAID THE CALL WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS HIMSELF. *AK
Mileage: 125,000
DT: BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. . WHEN THE CALLER GOT NEW TIRES HE WAS TOLD THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. THE CALLER SAID THERE WAS A RECALL ON OTHER YEARS MODELS BUT NOT ON HIS YEAR MODEL. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN CONTACTED YET. MANUFACTURER SAID THE CALL WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR REPAIRS HIMSELF. *AK
Mileage: 125,000
1. TIRES WEARING ON THE INSIDE. 2. RUINED TIRES. 3. REPLACED BALL JOINTS. *NM
Mileage: 74,000
DT: THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON THE STREET WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE BUSTED. IT FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO MANUALLY PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NONMOVABLE. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO...
Mileage: 115,829
DT: THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING AT 35 MPH ON THE STREET WHEN THE TRANSFER CASE BUSTED. IT FALL OUT OF THE BOTTOM OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER HAD TO MANUALLY PUSH THE VEHICLE TO THE SIDE OF THE STREET. THE ENGINE WAS STILL RUNNING, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NONMOVABLE. THERE WERE NO EVENTS LEADING UP TO...
Mileage: 115,829
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT FAILURE. *NM
Mileage: 70,000
UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT APPROXIMATELY 65000. ABS FAULT LIGHTS ON-NOT YET RESOLVED.
Mileage: 65,000
DT: CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH BELOW THE DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR WHERE IT WAS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME. THE CONSUMER IS GOING TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE SERVICE DEALER. *AK *NM
Mileage: 97,000
WON'T IDLE ON START SOMETIMES AND THROTTLE STICKS AT 1700-2400 RPM'S, HAVE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP BEFORE HITTING SOMEONE. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEMS AFTER BEING IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES AND REPLACING SEVERAL PARTS. NO CODES IN COMPUTER.
Mileage: 68,000
WON'T IDLE ON START SOMETIMES AND THROTTLE STICKS AT 1700-2400 RPM'S, HAVE TO SHIFT TO NEUTRAL IN ORDER TO STOP BEFORE HITTING SOMEONE. DEALER CAN'T FIND THE PROBLEMS AFTER BEING IN THE SHOP 6 TIMES AND REPLACING SEVERAL PARTS. NO CODES IN COMPUTER.
Mileage: 68,000
I OWNED A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SINCE 09-99. IT WAS BOUGHT NEW. .BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ON SEPT-2000, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE FROM MY FRONT END, WHICH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE BALL JOINTS. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT EVERY TIME I FILLED IT UP, GAS WOULD START POURING OUT FROM THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO T...
Mileage: 30,000
I OWNED A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SINCE 09-99. IT WAS BOUGHT NEW. .BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ON SEPT-2000, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE FROM MY FRONT END, WHICH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE BALL JOINTS. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT EVERY TIME I FILLED IT UP, GAS WOULD START POURING OUT FROM THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO T...
Mileage: 30,000
I OWNED A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SINCE 09-99. IT WAS BOUGHT NEW. .BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ON SEPT-2000, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE FROM MY FRONT END, WHICH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE BALL JOINTS. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT EVERY TIME I FILLED IT UP, GAS WOULD START POURING OUT FROM THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO T...
Mileage: 30,000
DT: CONTACT STATES THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A REJECTION NOTICE FROM A SAFETY INSPECTION. THIS YEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED THEY REJECTED THE SAFETY PART OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. WHEN...
DT: CONTACT STATES THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A REJECTION NOTICE FROM A SAFETY INSPECTION. THIS YEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED THEY REJECTED THE SAFETY PART OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. WHEN...
SQUEEK DEVELOPED AT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA OF 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP WITH ONLY 43,596 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND THEY DISCOVERED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DRY ROTTED AND ALL LUBRICATE WAS GONE. UPON FUTHER INVESTIGATION, THE LEFT SIDE UPPER AND LO...
1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP, V-6. THE VEHICLE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY BY MY MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC MENTION A RECALL ON ON THE BALL JOINTS SO I CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL IS ONLY FOR 2000-2003 VEHICLES. SINCE THE BALL JOINTS A...
Mileage: 103,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP, V-6. THE VEHICLE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY BY MY MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC MENTION A RECALL ON ON THE BALL JOINTS SO I CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL IS ONLY FOR 2000-2003 VEHICLES. SINCE THE BALL JOINTS A...
Mileage: 103,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP, V-6. THE VEHICLE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY BY MY MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC MENTION A RECALL ON ON THE BALL JOINTS SO I CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL IS ONLY FOR 2000-2003 VEHICLES. SINCE THE BALL JOINTS A...
Mileage: 103,000
BRAKES. THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ARE MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE FRAME WITH A BRACKET DIRECTLY UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER AND TO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH AND BURST WHLILE I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY NO CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP SA...
Mileage: 60,000
AFTER HEARING A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WERE WORN. *JB *SB *NM
Mileage: 86,000
UPPER BALL JOINTS ON PASSENGER SIDE IS MAKING LOUD POPING SOUNDS AND PAINT ON HOOD IS COMING OFF. HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY SOMEONE BECAUSE OF DISABILITY.
UPPER BALL JOINTS ON PASSENGER SIDE IS MAKING LOUD POPING SOUNDS AND PAINT ON HOOD IS COMING OFF. HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY SOMEONE BECAUSE OF DISABILITY.
UPPER BALL JOINTS ON PASSENGER SIDE IS MAKING LOUD POPING SOUNDS AND PAINT ON HOOD IS COMING OFF. HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY SOMEONE BECAUSE OF DISABILITY.
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE.*MR THE RACK AND PINION WAS ALSO LOOSE. *BF *NM
Mileage: 80,685
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE.*MR THE RACK AND PINION WAS ALSO LOOSE. *BF *NM
Mileage: 80,685
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF LOOSE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 OF THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM
Mileage: 99,828
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF LOOSE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 OF THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM
Mileage: 99,828
FOUND EXCESSIVE WEAR - UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS & INNER TIE RODS. REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS & THE INNER TIE RODS. *JB
Mileage: 62,928
FOUND EXCESSIVE WEAR - UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS & INNER TIE RODS. REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS & THE INNER TIE RODS. *JB
Mileage: 62,928
FOUND EXCESSIVE WEAR - UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS & INNER TIE RODS. REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS & THE INNER TIE RODS. *JB
Mileage: 62,928
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A PROBLEM WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER WAS HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED WHEN IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE COMPLETELY WORN OUT. WHEN TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL IN EITHER DIRECTION THE FRONT WHEELS WOULD SQUEAK AND CLANK. *AK *BF *NM
Mileage: 114,000
BALL JOINT FAILURE AT 53,000 MILES. ALSO, LEAK IN STEERING RACK. *AK
Mileage: 53,900
BALL JOINT FAILURE AT 53,000 MILES. ALSO, LEAK IN STEERING RACK. *AK
Mileage: 53,900
BALL JOINT FAILURE AT 53,000 MILES. ALSO, LEAK IN STEERING RACK. *AK
Mileage: 53,900
1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS.*MR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHCILE WAS LOOSE AND WOBBLING AS A RESULT. *NM
1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS.*MR THE FRONT END OF THE VEHCILE WAS LOOSE AND WOBBLING AS A RESULT. *NM
CONSUMER REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT NHTSA RECALL 04596000. *AK
Mileage: 89,000
CONSUMER REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT NHTSA RECALL 04596000. *AK
Mileage: 89,000
FAILED BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DAKOTA AT 32,000 MILES AND 67,000 MILES. *AK
Mileage: 32,000
FAILED BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DAKOTA AT 32,000 MILES AND 67,000 MILES. *AK
Mileage: 32,000
LAST YEAR MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA, 5.2L SLT FAIL IT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE TO FAULTY BALL JOINTS. ONE YEAR LATER AND LESS THAN 10,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACE AGAIN. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE PART TIME AS A SECOND VEHICLE AND DO NOT DRIVE ON UNSMOOTH SURFACES. IT COST $700 LAST YEAR TO REPLACE...
Mileage: 76,318
LAST YEAR MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA, 5.2L SLT FAIL IT'S ANNUAL INSPECTION DUE TO FAULTY BALL JOINTS. ONE YEAR LATER AND LESS THAN 10,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACE AGAIN. I DRIVE THIS VEHICLE PART TIME AS A SECOND VEHICLE AND DO NOT DRIVE ON UNSMOOTH SURFACES. IT COST $700 LAST YEAR TO REPLACE...
Mileage: 76,318
MY BRAKE ROTORS CONSTANTLY PULSE VERY HEAVILY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. STEERING IS EFFECTED AND THE TRUCK IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN STOPPING. THE ABS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY LIGHT UP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE TO CHECK THE ABS BRAKES AND THEY SAID THE BRAKES WERE FINE BUT THEY CAN NOT REMOVE T...
Mileage: 72,340
MY BRAKE ROTORS CONSTANTLY PULSE VERY HEAVILY WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED. STEERING IS EFFECTED AND THE TRUCK IS HARD TO CONTROL WHEN STOPPING. THE ABS LIGHT IS CONSTANTLY LIGHT UP. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A GARAGE TO CHECK THE ABS BRAKES AND THEY SAID THE BRAKES WERE FINE BUT THEY CAN NOT REMOVE T...
Mileage: 72,340
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH, WHEN IT SUDDENLY PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED FOREHEAD/ ARM/WRIST, AND ELBOW INJURIES WHEN IMP...
Mileage: 117,000
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 40-45 MPH. THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH, WHEN IT SUDDENLY PULLED OUT IN FRONT OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. DRIVER SUSTAINED FOREHEAD/ ARM/WRIST, AND ELBOW INJURIES WHEN IMP...
Mileage: 117,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 (83,000): VEHICLE "WANDERS". NOISEY FRONT SUSPENSION. LOCAL SHOP DIAGNOSED AS WORN BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS.*AK
Mileage: 83,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 (83,000): VEHICLE "WANDERS". NOISEY FRONT SUSPENSION. LOCAL SHOP DIAGNOSED AS WORN BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS.*AK
Mileage: 83,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 (83,000): VEHICLE "WANDERS". NOISEY FRONT SUSPENSION. LOCAL SHOP DIAGNOSED AS WORN BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS.*AK
Mileage: 83,000
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SLT WITH ABOUT 26500 ACTUAL MILES ON IT. I HAD THE TRUCK AT THE MECHANIC BECAUSE OF A NASTY 'CLUNK' IN THE FRONT END. TURNED OUT THE RIGHT BALL JOINT WAS SO WORN THAT IT NEEDED TO BE IMMEDIATELY REPLACED; THE LEFT IS SHOWING UNUSUAL WEAR AS WELL AND WILL NEED TO BE ADDRE...
Mileage: 26,000
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS OF THE CONSUMER'S 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WORE PREMATURELY. *NM *NM
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT COMPLETELY. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE IN EITHER DIRECTION THE WHEELS SQUEAKED AND CLANKED WHEN TURNING AND GOIN...
Mileage: 114,000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC SHOP TO HAVE THE TIRES REPLACED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT COMPLETELY. WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE IN EITHER DIRECTION THE WHEELS SQUEAKED AND CLANKED WHEN TURNING AND GOIN...
Mileage: 114,000
A CLANKING NOISE STARTED COMING FRONT THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING. LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK... THE WHEELS FELT LIKE THEY WERE BONDING WHEN TURNING. THE NOISE AND BINDING WAS MORE NOTICEABLE AT LOWER SPEEDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO GOODYEAR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE, W...
Mileage: 80,299
A CLANKING NOISE STARTED COMING FRONT THE FRONT END WHEN TURNING. LEFT AND RIGHT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK... THE WHEELS FELT LIKE THEY WERE BONDING WHEN TURNING. THE NOISE AND BINDING WAS MORE NOTICEABLE AT LOWER SPEEDS. TOOK VEHICLE TO GOODYEAR AUTOMOBILE SERVICE, W...
Mileage: 80,299
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD EXTENED CAB WAS IN THE SHOP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND I WAS TOLD THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. I THEN TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS INSPECTED AND WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR (4) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME TO CONTACT ...
Mileage: 30,929
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD EXTENED CAB WAS IN THE SHOP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND I WAS TOLD THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. I THEN TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS INSPECTED AND WAS INFORMED THAT ALL FOUR (4) NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE DEALERSHIP ADVISED ME TO CONTACT ...
Mileage: 30,929
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE VERY SAME PROBLEM AS STATED IN RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. *AK
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE VEHICLE HAS THE SAME PROBLEMS IN THE BALL JOINTS AS 2000 AND UP VEHILCLES THAT WERE RECALLED. I DO FALL OUT OF THE GUIDE LINES OG THE RECALL MANUFACTOR DATES, THIS TRUCK HAS MANUFACTOR DATE OF 8-98 LAST 8 OF VIN#XS128563. I FEEL THAT I AM CLOSE ENOUGH TO THE DATES OF ...
ON FEBRUARY 6, 2004 MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES REPLACED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DETERIORATION. THE TRUCK HAD 46,500 MILES AT THAT TIME AND IS DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. IT IS NOT USED COMMERCIALLY. THE COST FO...
ON FEBRUARY 6, 2004 MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDES REPLACED BECAUSE OF EXCESSIVE WEAR AND DETERIORATION. THE TRUCK HAD 46,500 MILES AT THAT TIME AND IS DRIVEN UNDER NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS. IT IS NOT USED COMMERCIALLY. THE COST FO...
LAST JULY AT ISSPECTION THE DEALER SAID THE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED RELACED ON MY 1999 DAKOTA. THIS WAS AT 22000 MILES. I HAVE NEVER TAKEN IT OFF ROAD AND TAKE VERY GOOD CARE OF IT.*AK
Mileage: 22,000
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE FRONT END WOBBLE, BRAKE VIBRATION AND UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *BF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND TRANSFER CASE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND THERE WAS EXTRA PLAY IN THE STEERING. A PIECE OF THE EXHAUST FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *JB
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE FRONT END WOBBLE, BRAKE VIBRATION AND UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *BF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND TRANSFER CASE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND THERE WAS EXTRA PLAY IN THE STEERING. A PIECE OF THE EXHAUST FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *JB
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE FRONT END WOBBLE, BRAKE VIBRATION AND UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *BF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND TRANSFER CASE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND THERE WAS EXTRA PLAY IN THE STEERING. A PIECE OF THE EXHAUST FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *JB
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE FRONT END WOBBLE, BRAKE VIBRATION AND UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *BF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND TRANSFER CASE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND THERE WAS EXTRA PLAY IN THE STEERING. A PIECE OF THE EXHAUST FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *JB
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE FRONT END WOBBLE, BRAKE VIBRATION AND UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *BF THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND TRANSFER CASE WAS DEFECTIVE. THE POWER STEERING PUMP LEAKED AND THERE WAS EXTRA PLAY IN THE STEERING. A PIECE OF THE EXHAUST FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. *JB
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ARE SHOT, MY MACHANIC TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL COME APART AT ANYTIME. *JB
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT ARE SHOT, MY MACHANIC TOLD ME THAT THEY WILL COME APART AT ANYTIME. *JB
VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINTS. OWNER RECENTLY HAD THE VEHICLE GO THROUGH THE STATE INSPECTION WHERE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE CAUSING THE BALL BEARINGS TO WEAR PREMATURELY. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER BUT WAS INFORMED THAT THIS YEAR, MAKE, AN...
Mileage: 82,486
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 CONSUMER REPLACED BALL JOINTS THREE TIMES. *BF THE CONSUMER WAS VERY DISAPPOINTED TO FIND OUT THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *NM
THE CONSUMER REQUEST THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXPAND THE BALL JOINT RECALL TO INCLUDE 1999 DODGE DAKOTAS . *BF *NM
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND NOW WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. EVERY YEAR WHEN THE EMISSON TESTING AND SAFETY INSPECTION IS DONE IT SEEMS THERE IS A NOTHER PROBLEM. HOW LONG BEFORE DODGE WILL HAVE TO OWN UP AND RECALL AND REPAIR THESE ITEMS AT THEIR ...
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND NOW WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. EVERY YEAR WHEN THE EMISSON TESTING AND SAFETY INSPECTION IS DONE IT SEEMS THERE IS A NOTHER PROBLEM. HOW LONG BEFORE DODGE WILL HAVE TO OWN UP AND RECALL AND REPAIR THESE ITEMS AT THEIR ...
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND NOW WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE. EVERY YEAR WHEN THE EMISSON TESTING AND SAFETY INSPECTION IS DONE IT SEEMS THERE IS A NOTHER PROBLEM. HOW LONG BEFORE DODGE WILL HAVE TO OWN UP AND RECALL AND REPAIR THESE ITEMS AT THEIR ...
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH CONSISTED OF HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER A LOAD-GOING UP AND HILL AND...
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH CONSISTED OF HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER A LOAD-GOING UP AND HILL AND...
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH CONSISTED OF HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER A LOAD-GOING UP AND HILL AND...
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH CONSISTED OF HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER A LOAD-GOING UP AND HILL AND...
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH CONSISTED OF HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER A LOAD-GOING UP AND HILL AND...
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH CONSISTED OF HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER A LOAD-GOING UP AND HILL AND...
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH CONSISTED OF HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER A LOAD-GOING UP AND HILL AND...
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 NUMEROUS PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE BALL JOINT AND STEERING MECHANISMS. *BF THERE WERE ALSO PROBLEMS WITH THE REAR END, TRANSMISSION, ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS, POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE WHICH CONSISTED OF HESITATION AND LOSS OF POWER ESPECIALLY WHEN UNDER A LOAD-GOING UP AND HILL AND...
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REPAIRED. *AK
Mileage: 100,000
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS THE STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT REPAIRED. *AK
Mileage: 100,000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED DRIVER HEARD A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. SUDDENLY, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, AND REPLACED THEM. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM ...
Mileage: 50,000
UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DODGE. HOWEVER, DODGE WILL DO NOTHING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER.*AK
UPON TAKING THE VEHICLE IN FOR A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER CONTACTED DODGE. HOWEVER, DODGE WILL DO NOTHING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER.*AK
DURING INSPECTION THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES PULSATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STOP.*AK
Mileage: 46,000
DURING INSPECTION THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. THE BRAKES PULSATED AND THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STOP.*AK
Mileage: 46,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 64K MILES EXPERIENCED FAULTY INNER AND OUTER TIE-RODS WHICH REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. IT WAS FORTUNATE THAT THE PROBLEM OCCURRED AFTER MOVING FROM A PUBLIC PARKING SPACE AS THIS WOULD HAVE BEEN A REAL SAFETY CONCERN IF IT OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING AND COULD HAVE CAUSED A CATASTROPHIC...
Mileage: 68,000
NO HOT AIR BLOWING FROM HEATER. I TOOK IT TO TWO REPAIR FACILITYS AND BOTH CONFIRMED THAT THE HEATER CORE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE ONLY HAS 68K MILES AND IT APPEARS THIS IS A CHRONIC PROBLEM WITH DAKOTAS, ALTHOUGH THE DEALER WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THE PROBLEM. IT IS NOT EASY TO REPLACE THE H...
Mileage: 66,000
MY TRUCK BEGAN HAVING STRANGE NOISES AND VIBRATIONS. I HAD MY DEALERSHIP CHECK IT FOR ME AND THE ADVISED HAVING 4 BALL JOINTS AND SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED, WHICH I DID AT A COST OF $1100. I HAVE SAVED THE OLD PARTS. I HAVE ASKED CHRYSLER FOR COMPENSATION AND THEY DENY ON GROUNDS MY TRUCK IS A 1999...
Mileage: 43,000
MY TRUCK BEGAN HAVING STRANGE NOISES AND VIBRATIONS. I HAD MY DEALERSHIP CHECK IT FOR ME AND THE ADVISED HAVING 4 BALL JOINTS AND SWAY BAR BUSHINGS REPLACED, WHICH I DID AT A COST OF $1100. I HAVE SAVED THE OLD PARTS. I HAVE ASKED CHRYSLER FOR COMPENSATION AND THEY DENY ON GROUNDS MY TRUCK IS A 1999...
Mileage: 43,000
VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED FAILURE OF RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF WHEEL BEARING AND BRAKE ROTOR. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING. THE CONSUMER DOES BELIEVE THAT THE TECHNICIANS A...
VEHICLE ENCOUNTERED FAILURE OF RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF WHEEL BEARING AND BRAKE ROTOR. *BF THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BALL JOINT HAD FAILED AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL BEARING. THE CONSUMER DOES BELIEVE THAT THE TECHNICIANS A...
VEHICLE WAS EXPERIENCING A CLANKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED.*AK
Mileage: 53,000
ALUMINUM WHEELS LUGS:NUTS CAME OFF. CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER HAD TIGHTENED THE LUGS:NUTS, HOWEVER, THEY WILL NOT STAY TIGHTENED.*AK...EVERYTIME CONSUMER HAD WHEEL WORK DONE, FRONT WHEEL LUGS:NUTS AND BOLTS LOOSENED AFTER DRIVING ONE HOUR OR MORE. CONSUMER'S FIRST CONCERN IS FOR HIS FAMILY. ALSO...
Mileage: 100
FRONT ROTORS NEED FREQUENT TURNING, THEY PULSE, I HAVE HAD THEM TURNED THREE TIMES AND THEY NEED IT AGAIN. I HAVE A 1999 DAKOTA, V6, AUTO 2-WHEEL DRIVE WITH 45,000 ON IT. *JB
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKE LINE. THE BRAKE LINE WAS ROTTING OFF THE VEHICLE. OWNER WENT TO APPLY THE BRAKES, AND DISCOVERED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE BRAKE LINE. ALSO, OWNER HAD TO REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS ON FOUR OCCASIONS. OWNER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO CLAIMED THAT VE...
Mileage: 9,000
OWNER OF 1999 DODGE DAKOTA REPORTING DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS IN DAKOTA AND DURANGO. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED ON HIS VEHICLE AS WELL AS THE CONTROL ARMS AND TIE RODS AT A LOW MILEAGE. *JB
Mileage: 66,500
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR BRAKE WORK AND DISCOVERED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE UPP BALL JOINT RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Mileage: 86,000
RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER BROUGHT VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR BRAKE WORK AND DISCOVERED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. THIS VEHICLE IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE UPP BALL JOINT RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
Mileage: 86,000
63000MILES AND UPPER BALL JOINT DRY AND SQUEAKING. FOUND URETHANE SEAL DETERIORATED ALLOWING WATER/SALT INTRUSION AND PURGING OF GREASE. WHY NOT DETECTED IN VEHICLE TESTING???*AK WILL REPAIR MYSELF WITH PREPPED AFTERMARKET COMPONENTS THANK YOU VERY MUCH
Mileage: 63,000
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE. COULD HEAR IT WHEN PULLING IN AND OUT OF PARKING SPACES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL FOR THESE VEHICLES WERE BETWEEN THE YEARS 2000 TO 2003. THEY WILL NOT MA...
Mileage: 50,000
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS PROBLEM. WHEN DRIVING THERE WAS A CLANKING NOISE. COULD HEAR IT WHEN PULLING IN AND OUT OF PARKING SPACES. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL FOR THESE VEHICLES WERE BETWEEN THE YEARS 2000 TO 2003. THEY WILL NOT MA...
Mileage: 50,000
AT 46,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. THERE WAS GRINDING IN THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO HAVE THE TIE RODS AND WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. *AK
Mileage: 46,000
AT 46,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. THERE WAS GRINDING IN THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO HAVE THE TIE RODS AND WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. *AK
Mileage: 46,000
AT 46,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. THERE WAS GRINDING IN THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO HAVE THE TIE RODS AND WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. *AK
Mileage: 46,000
AT 46,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS FAILED. THERE WAS GRINDING IN THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. HAD TO HAVE THE TIE RODS AND WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED. *AK
Mileage: 46,000
2 LOWER BALL JOINTS, 2 UPPER BALL JOINTS AND 2 INNER TIE RODS ALL REPLACED AT 48,600 MILES IN 2/02. NEW RECALL ONLY COVERS 2000-2004 DAKOTAS WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE 1999 MODEL SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED. REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER FOR PARTS/LABOR/ALIGNMENT AT $806 FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS SHOULD BE EXPE...
Mileage: 48,663
2 LOWER BALL JOINTS, 2 UPPER BALL JOINTS AND 2 INNER TIE RODS ALL REPLACED AT 48,600 MILES IN 2/02. NEW RECALL ONLY COVERS 2000-2004 DAKOTAS WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE 1999 MODEL SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED. REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER FOR PARTS/LABOR/ALIGNMENT AT $806 FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS SHOULD BE EXPE...
Mileage: 48,663
2 LOWER BALL JOINTS, 2 UPPER BALL JOINTS AND 2 INNER TIE RODS ALL REPLACED AT 48,600 MILES IN 2/02. NEW RECALL ONLY COVERS 2000-2004 DAKOTAS WHEN IT IS OBVIOUS THAT THE 1999 MODEL SHOULD ALSO BE COVERED. REIMBURSEMENT FROM CHRYSLER FOR PARTS/LABOR/ALIGNMENT AT $806 FOR DEFECTIVE PARTS SHOULD BE EXPE...
Mileage: 48,663
I HAVE A 99 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 59,000 MILES. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING MY SECOND 4WD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS AT 41,000 MILES. I USE MY 4WD APPROX 20 TIMES A YEAR AND FOR SHORT DISTANCES. I HAVE REPLACED THE U JOINTS TWICE, THE A/C COMPRESSOR ONCE DUE TO IT BEING LOCATED IN A TER...
Mileage: 59,111
I HAVE A 99 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 59,000 MILES. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING MY SECOND 4WD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS AT 41,000 MILES. I USE MY 4WD APPROX 20 TIMES A YEAR AND FOR SHORT DISTANCES. I HAVE REPLACED THE U JOINTS TWICE, THE A/C COMPRESSOR ONCE DUE TO IT BEING LOCATED IN A TER...
Mileage: 59,111
I HAVE A 99 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 59,000 MILES. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING MY SECOND 4WD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS AT 41,000 MILES. I USE MY 4WD APPROX 20 TIMES A YEAR AND FOR SHORT DISTANCES. I HAVE REPLACED THE U JOINTS TWICE, THE A/C COMPRESSOR ONCE DUE TO IT BEING LOCATED IN A TER...
Mileage: 59,111
I HAVE A 99 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 59,000 MILES. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING MY SECOND 4WD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS AT 41,000 MILES. I USE MY 4WD APPROX 20 TIMES A YEAR AND FOR SHORT DISTANCES. I HAVE REPLACED THE U JOINTS TWICE, THE A/C COMPRESSOR ONCE DUE TO IT BEING LOCATED IN A TER...
Mileage: 59,111
I HAVE A 99 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 59,000 MILES. I AM CURRENTLY HAVING MY SECOND 4WD TRANSFER CASE REPLACED. FIRST REPLACEMENT WAS AT 41,000 MILES. I USE MY 4WD APPROX 20 TIMES A YEAR AND FOR SHORT DISTANCES. I HAVE REPLACED THE U JOINTS TWICE, THE A/C COMPRESSOR ONCE DUE TO IT BEING LOCATED IN A TER...
Mileage: 59,111
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AS WELL AS HAVING TO REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE SERVICES PERFORMED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Mileage: 50
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AS WELL AS HAVING TO REPLACE THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS ON BOTH SIDES. THE OWNER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND HAD THE SERVICES PERFORMED. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Mileage: 50
THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE COMPLETELY WORE FROM THE INSIDE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AND THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE.*AK *JB
Mileage: 85,000
3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS TOLD ME THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE ABOUT TO DECAY AND POSSIBLY MAKE MY WHEELS COLLAPSE. I HAD TO GET THEM REPLACED AFTER HEARING AND READING ABOUT OTHER 1999 DAKOTA PROBLEMS AND DANGERS WITH THE BALL JOINTS. *JB
Mileage: 94,000
THE 1999 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT END HAS FAILED. THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD AND BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY NOT INCLUDE ALL DODGE TRUCKS IN THE RECALL. *BF *NM NAR - SEE RESPONSE TO ODI NO. 10109594 *JLS *SC
Mileage: 65,500
THE 1999 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT END HAS FAILED. THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD AND BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY NOT INCLUDE ALL DODGE TRUCKS IN THE RECALL. *BF *NM NAR - SEE RESPONSE TO ODI NO. 10109594 *JLS *SC
Mileage: 65,500
THE 1999 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT END HAS FAILED. THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, TIE ROD AND BOTH FRONT TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY NOT INCLUDE ALL DODGE TRUCKS IN THE RECALL. *BF *NM NAR - SEE RESPONSE TO ODI NO. 10109594 *JLS *SC
Mileage: 65,500
THE CONSUMER OWNS A 99 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WHICH HAS THE SAME UPPER BALL JOINT PROBLEM AS THE 2000-2003 MODELS. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE 1999 MODEL WAS EXCLUDED. *BF *NM *SC THE CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD 35K MILES ON IT AT THE TIME OF FAILURE. *TC *JB
THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY THE BALL JOINT RECALL DID NOT INCLUDE THE 1999 DAKAOTA WHICH HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE SCOPE OFE THE RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED. *BF *NM *SC *TC *JB
THE CONSUMER OWNS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WHICH HAD THE SAME BALL JOINT FAILURE AS THE OTHER MODELS RECALLED. THE CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE 1999 MODELS WERE EXCLUDED FROM THE RECALL. *BF *SC THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE FAILURE WAS DO TO NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. *TC JB
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 BALL JOINTS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY WOULDN'T A RECALL BE ISSUED ON THE 98 -99 NOT JUST THE 2000-2005 MODELS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD BOLTS SNAPPED OFF IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEY NEEDED TO BE REMOVED. *JB
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 BALL JOINTS FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY WOULDN'T A RECALL BE ISSUED ON THE 98 -99 NOT JUST THE 2000-2005 MODELS. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE MANIFOLD BOLTS SNAPPED OFF IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND THEY NEEDED TO BE REMOVED. *JB
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 BALL JOINTS FAILURE. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY WOULDN'T A RECALL BE ISSUED ON THE 97-99 LIKE FOR THE 2000-03 MODELS, FOR THE DURANGO/DAKOTA'S. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND HAS FAILED AGAIN. *JB
DODGE DAKOTA 1999 BALL JOINTS FAILURE. CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY WOULDN'T A RECALL BE ISSUED ON THE 97-99 LIKE FOR THE 2000-03 MODELS, FOR THE DURANGO/DAKOTA'S. *BF THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE AND HAS FAILED AGAIN. *JB
"RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000" CONCERNING BALL JOINTS: CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINTS DISINTEGRATED COMPLETELY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
"RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000" CONCERNING BALL JOINTS: CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINTS DISINTEGRATED COMPLETELY. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK
WE HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA THAT WAS RIDING ROUGH. AFTER DRIVING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THEN DRIVING THE DAKOTA YOU WOULD NOTICE THAT THE SMOOTHNESS WAS GONE, AND WHEN GOING OVER ANY UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR BUMPY ROADS YOU REALLY HAD TO GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL TO HAVE CONTROL. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INS...
Mileage: 44,000
WE HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA THAT WAS RIDING ROUGH. AFTER DRIVING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND THEN DRIVING THE DAKOTA YOU WOULD NOTICE THAT THE SMOOTHNESS WAS GONE, AND WHEN GOING OVER ANY UNEVEN PAVEMENT OR BUMPY ROADS YOU REALLY HAD TO GRIP THE STEERING WHEEL TO HAVE CONTROL. TOOK THE VEHICLE IN FOR INS...
Mileage: 44,000
THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE WEARING OUT PREMATURELY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE CAUSE HAS YET TO BE DETERMINED. *AK......THE TRUCK WA SONLY DRIVEN ON ROAD, VERY LOW MILEAGE FOR BALL JOINT FAILURE. 150 OTHER COMPLAINTS IN NHTSA DATA BASE ON SAME ISSUE. *AK
Mileage: 24,140
THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED "A" FRAME AND UPPER BALL JOINT PROBLEMS. THE MANUFACTURER REIMBURSED THE CONSUMER FOR THE PARTS BUT NOT THE LABOR. *NM *SC *JB
Mileage: 31,292
I BELIEVE THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 5.2L V8 WERE DEFECTIVE. I HAD ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS AND WAS TOLD THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD (BOTH UPPER AND LOWER) AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. HAD I NOT GOTTEN THIS FIXED, THE WHEEL MAY HAVE EVENTUALLY FALLEN OFF, RESULTING IN INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. THE VEH...
Mileage: 54,416
I BELIEVE THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 5.2L V8 WERE DEFECTIVE. I HAD ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS AND WAS TOLD THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD (BOTH UPPER AND LOWER) AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. HAD I NOT GOTTEN THIS FIXED, THE WHEEL MAY HAVE EVENTUALLY FALLEN OFF, RESULTING IN INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. THE VEH...
Mileage: 54,416
1. FRONT SUSPENSION MAKING CLUNKING NOISES. TIRES CUPPING. STEERING FELT LOOSE. . I DIDNT ALLOW THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. . REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK
Mileage: 105,000
1. FRONT SUSPENSION MAKING CLUNKING NOISES. TIRES CUPPING. STEERING FELT LOOSE. . I DIDNT ALLOW THE FAILURE TO OCCUR. . REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK
Mileage: 105,000
NUMEROUS FRONT END/ENGINE, EXHAUST, BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL MAFUNCTIONS/MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING INCREASING SEVERITY FRONT END WOBBLING/VIBRATION/FLEXING WHEN TURNING WHEELS, GOING DOWN A HILL AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED YET BUT OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF VEHICLE...
NUMEROUS FRONT END/ENGINE, EXHAUST, BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL MAFUNCTIONS/MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING INCREASING SEVERITY FRONT END WOBBLING/VIBRATION/FLEXING WHEN TURNING WHEELS, GOING DOWN A HILL AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED YET BUT OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF VEHICLE...
NUMEROUS FRONT END/ENGINE, EXHAUST, BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL MAFUNCTIONS/MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING INCREASING SEVERITY FRONT END WOBBLING/VIBRATION/FLEXING WHEN TURNING WHEELS, GOING DOWN A HILL AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED YET BUT OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF VEHICLE...
NUMEROUS FRONT END/ENGINE, EXHAUST, BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL MAFUNCTIONS/MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING INCREASING SEVERITY FRONT END WOBBLING/VIBRATION/FLEXING WHEN TURNING WHEELS, GOING DOWN A HILL AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED YET BUT OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF VEHICLE...
NUMEROUS FRONT END/ENGINE, EXHAUST, BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL MAFUNCTIONS/MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING INCREASING SEVERITY FRONT END WOBBLING/VIBRATION/FLEXING WHEN TURNING WHEELS, GOING DOWN A HILL AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED YET BUT OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF VEHICLE...
NUMEROUS FRONT END/ENGINE, EXHAUST, BRAKE AND ELECTRICAL MAFUNCTIONS/MECHANICAL PROBLEMS INCLUDING INCREASING SEVERITY FRONT END WOBBLING/VIBRATION/FLEXING WHEN TURNING WHEELS, GOING DOWN A HILL AND WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. NO ACCIDENT HAS OCCURRED YET BUT OWNER IS VERY CONCERNED WITH SAFETY OF VEHICLE...
UPPER BALL JOINT BAD AFTER LESS THAN 61,000 MILES ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THERE WAS NO CRASH OR INJURY AS A RESULT. *AK
Mileage: 60,985
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS/IDLE ARM , AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK
Mileage: 41,112
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS/IDLE ARM , AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK
Mileage: 41,112
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS/IDLE ARM , AND TIE ROD ENDS WERE DEFECTIVE.*AK
Mileage: 41,112
ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. CONTACTED DODGE, AND WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER WITH FIXING THE VEHICLE. *AK...MECHANIC NOTIFIED CONSUMER THAT ONE OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WAS DEFECTIVE TO THE POINT THE WHEEL WAS IN DANGER OF BREAKING OFF AT THE BALL J...
Mileage: 44,621
ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM RECURRED. CONTACTED DODGE, AND WAS NOT WILLING TO ASSIST THE CONSUMER WITH FIXING THE VEHICLE. *AK...MECHANIC NOTIFIED CONSUMER THAT ONE OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WAS DEFECTIVE TO THE POINT THE WHEEL WAS IN DANGER OF BREAKING OFF AT THE BALL J...
Mileage: 44,621
1999 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 27355 MILES - FRONT WHEELS ABOUT TO FALL OFF, HAD TO REPLACE UPPER BALL JOINTS - COST TO ME AT THE DEALER WAS $484.38. I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER AND PURCHASED THE VEHICLE NEW. I THINK IT'S ABSURD TO HAVE TO HAVE BALL JOINTS REPLACED WITH THOSE FEW MILES - HAVE NEVER HAD TO HAVE...
Mileage: 27,355
CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING NOISE WHEN MAKING TURNS AND AT LOW SPEEDS, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS REPAIRS TWICE. *AK
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SPLIT. BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. LATER, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS V...
Mileage: 78,000
VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, AND DISCOVERED THAT BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SPLIT. BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. LATER, CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER, WHO INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THIS V...
Mileage: 78,000
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT UPPER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. AFTER HEARING NOISE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BUSTED AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT. THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT HE NEVER SAW BALL JOINTS IN THAT CONDITION BEFORE. *AK .....*AK
Mileage: 85,000
DODGE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD WERE DRY AND NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE TRUCK HAD 18562 MILES. HAVING ALREADY SEEN THE CBS SPECIAL , I KNEW THERE WOULD EVENTUALLY BE A RECALL. THE RECALL IS FOR 2000-2003. MY 1999 HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IT NOW HAS 23505 MILES, W...
Mileage: 18,562
IS THE 1999 GOING TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALL JOINT RECALL? I ALLREADY REPLACED ONE,, NOW I GOT ANOTHER GOING OUT. REPLACED TIRES ON THE FRONT TWICE. *JB
IS THE 1999 GOING TO BE INCLUDED ON THE BALL JOINT RECALL? I ALLREADY REPLACED ONE,, NOW I GOT ANOTHER GOING OUT. REPLACED TIRES ON THE FRONT TWICE. *JB
FRONT END WEAR CAUSING ERRATIC HANDLING AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. REPLACED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) ON 3/1/2004 AT A COST OF $777.14. EXCESS TIRE WEAR REDUCED USEFUL LIFE OF FRONT TIRES BY 20,000 MILES. REPLACED TIRES ON 12/31/2004 AT A COST OF $547.09.*JB
Mileage: 75,000
FRONT END WEAR CAUSING ERRATIC HANDLING AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. REPLACED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) ON 3/1/2004 AT A COST OF $777.14. EXCESS TIRE WEAR REDUCED USEFUL LIFE OF FRONT TIRES BY 20,000 MILES. REPLACED TIRES ON 12/31/2004 AT A COST OF $547.09.*JB
Mileage: 75,000
FRONT END WEAR CAUSING ERRATIC HANDLING AND EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR. REPLACED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) ON 3/1/2004 AT A COST OF $777.14. EXCESS TIRE WEAR REDUCED USEFUL LIFE OF FRONT TIRES BY 20,000 MILES. REPLACED TIRES ON 12/31/2004 AT A COST OF $547.09.*JB
Mileage: 75,000
I HAVE HAD MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED A FEW TIMES UNDER WARRENTY ALONG WITH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ! ALWAYS REPLACED WITH THE SAME FACTORY PART PRONE TO FAILURE !AT $100.00 DEDUCTABLE PER INCIDENT ALONG WITH THE COST OF A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER EACH REPAIR (NOT COVERED) - AN...
Mileage: 5,700
HAVE STAYED UPDATED ON TUNE-UPS AND KEEPING TRUCK RUNNING, GOT NEW TIRES NOV. 24, 2004 FROM LESCHUAB. ON DEC. 1 2004, I WAS HIT ON THE FRONT END DRIVER SIDE. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR REAPIRS, AND FOUND OUT THAT BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY WORN. *AK
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL." A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE (10/25-02) I HAD A BALL JOINT FAILURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IT LITERALLY FELL APART. I CONTACTED DODGE SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK IT TO DODGE FOR A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND THEY SAID THE BALL JOINT WAS BAD BUT WOULD NOT FIX IT. THEY SAID THAT THE WARRA...
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE SERVICED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DAMAGED BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF RECALL ON DODGE DAKOTA AND DURANGO 2000-2003. *AK
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE SERVICED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DAMAGED BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF RECALL ON DODGE DAKOTA AND DURANGO 2000-2003. *AK
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADL...
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADL...
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADL...
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADL...
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADL...
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADL...
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADL...
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
Mileage: 32,000
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
Mileage: 32,000
ON 11/9/2004 I TOOK MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP INTO MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO GIVE ME A NORMAL OIL/LUBE/FILTER. WHEN THEY STARTED THE PICKUP UP ON THE LIFT, THE LEFT, FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND THE WHELL FELL OFF. THEY SAID IT WAS ALL RUSTED AND WORN. MY PICKUP HAD 41,000 MILES AT THE TIME. I ...
Mileage: 41,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT BALL FRONT BALL JOINTS WENT BAD. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THEM. 61000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. NO ACCIDENT, OR INJURIES, JUST UNSAFE CONDITIONS TO DRIVE WITH THIS VEHICLE. JUST PURCHASED THIS MONTH. *AK
Mileage: 60,864
1999 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT BALL FRONT BALL JOINTS WENT BAD. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THEM. 61000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. NO ACCIDENT, OR INJURIES, JUST UNSAFE CONDITIONS TO DRIVE WITH THIS VEHICLE. JUST PURCHASED THIS MONTH. *AK
Mileage: 60,864
AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK. *BF THIS WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A TELEPHONE POLE. *SC
AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK. *BF THIS WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A TELEPHONE POLE. *SC
THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE TURNING. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED AFTER INSPECTION THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, FAILURE RECURRED 4000 MILES LATER WITH THE UPP...
Mileage: 69,000
THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE TURNING. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED AFTER INSPECTION THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, FAILURE RECURRED 4000 MILES LATER WITH THE UPP...
Mileage: 69,000
I HAVE HAD TO SERVICE AND REPLACE BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THIS TRUCK DUE TO NEAR FAILURE THREE TIMES IN THE TWO YEARS I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK. SUBSEQUENT REPLACEMENTS OF THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THEY ALL HAVE OCCURED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EACH REPLACEMENT....
Mileage: 58,000
I HAVE HAD TO SERVICE AND REPLACE BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THIS TRUCK DUE TO NEAR FAILURE THREE TIMES IN THE TWO YEARS I HAVE OWNED THIS TRUCK. SUBSEQUENT REPLACEMENTS OF THE BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN COVERED UNDER WARRANTY SINCE THEY ALL HAVE OCCURED WITHIN ONE YEAR OF EACH REPLACEMENT....
Mileage: 58,000
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE IN 1999 DODGE DAKOTA RT, AFTERMARKET PARTS INSTALLED THE FIRST TIME AT 39,000 MILES AND IS IN NEED OF A SECOND REPLACEMENT NOW AT 60,000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 55,000
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE IN 1999 DODGE DAKOTA RT, AFTERMARKET PARTS INSTALLED THE FIRST TIME AT 39,000 MILES AND IS IN NEED OF A SECOND REPLACEMENT NOW AT 60,000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 55,000
CATALYTIC CONVERTER FAILURE, EXCESSIVE RATTLING AND NOISE DURING OPERATION. *JB
Mileage: 55,000
1) LOUD SQUEAKING , POPING NOISE 2) REPLACED BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE 3) REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *JB
Mileage: 93,000
1) LOUD SQUEAKING , POPING NOISE 2) REPLACED BEFORE COMPLETE FAILURE 3) REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. *JB
Mileage: 93,000
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD THE WHEEL BEARING FAIL AT 65,000 MILES. THIS IS THE SAME FAILURE THAT HAS OCCURRED IN THE 2000 TO PRESENT RECALL. THEY SHOULD INCLUDE THE 1999 MODEL IN THEIR RECALL. *JB
Mileage: 65,000
THE CONSUMER HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED FOR PREMATURE WEAR. THE VEHICLES PERFORMANCE WAS POOR AND THE SOUND WAS EXCRUCIATING. *JB
Mileage: 56,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 3.9L V6. I AM AWARE OF THE RECALL THAT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR MODELS 2000-2004 FOR BALL-JOINT ISSUES. THE 1999 MODELS DESERVE TO BE IN THIS RECALL...MOST OF THE COMPLAINTS ARE STARTING FROM THE 99'S AND 2000 MODELS. MY TRUCK IS PART OF THIS PROBLEM. I HAVE A NOTICEABLE PROBLE...
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
Mileage: 30,000
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
Mileage: 30,000
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
Mileage: 30,000
WHEELS WOULD SHAKE AND MAKE A CLICKING NOISE WHEN MAKING TURNS AND TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHEN CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK......ALSO, REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK
Mileage: 81,000
WHEELS WOULD SHAKE AND MAKE A CLICKING NOISE WHEN MAKING TURNS AND TRAVELING AT LOW SPEEDS. VEHICLE REPAIRED BY THE DEALER WHEN CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK......ALSO, REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK
Mileage: 81,000
AFTER ONLY 38,000 MILES, MY DODGE DEALER IN 2001 ADVISED ME MY BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPAIR ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. OUT OF WARRENTY BY ONLY 2000 MILES AND ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THEY ADVISED ME TO KEEP THE PAPER WORK AND PARTS, IF THERE EVER WAS A RECALL.*AK
Mileage: 38,000
AFTER ONLY 38,000 MILES, MY DODGE DEALER IN 2001 ADVISED ME MY BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED REPAIR ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. OUT OF WARRENTY BY ONLY 2000 MILES AND ONLY ABOUT A YEAR OLD, THEY ADVISED ME TO KEEP THE PAPER WORK AND PARTS, IF THERE EVER WAS A RECALL.*AK
Mileage: 38,000
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, BUT IT NOT SERVICED. HOWEVER, MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS FAILED. HE WAS AWARE OF THE DURANGO, DAKOTA INVESTIGATION BY DODGE.*AK
BALL JOINTS WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE, AND CAUSED THEM TO RUPTURE. PROBLEM CONTINUED TO HAPPEN.*AK
Mileage: 86,000
BALL JOINTS WERE REPAIRED THREE TIMES. CONSUMER STATED THE BALL JOINT WAS TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE, AND CAUSED THEM TO RUPTURE. PROBLEM CONTINUED TO HAPPEN.*AK
Mileage: 86,000
I TOOK MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT ALIGNED. THE MECHANICS AT BIG O TIRE TOLD ME IT COULD NOT BE ALIGNED DUE TO BAD UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS. BIG O TIRES INFORMED ME THAT NOT ONLY WERE THE PARTS WORN PREMATURELY, BUT THAT IT PRESENTED A DANGEROUS SITUATION AN...
Mileage: 67,571
I TOOK MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK IN TO HAVE IT ALIGNED. THE MECHANICS AT BIG O TIRE TOLD ME IT COULD NOT BE ALIGNED DUE TO BAD UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS. BIG O TIRES INFORMED ME THAT NOT ONLY WERE THE PARTS WORN PREMATURELY, BUT THAT IT PRESENTED A DANGEROUS SITUATION AN...
Mileage: 67,571
HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND THY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGIAN. FIRST TIME ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY, THIS TIME WILL BE AT MY EXPENSE. IF THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF NEW VEHICLE MANUFACTURING TO HAVE TO REPLACE SAFETY COMPONENTS EVERY 2 YEARS. I WOULD RATHER GO BACK TO THE OLDER VEHICLES. THERE ARE...
Mileage: 40,000
HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED ONCE ALREADY AND THY NEED TO BE REPLACED AGIAN. FIRST TIME ON MY EXTENDED WARRANTY, THIS TIME WILL BE AT MY EXPENSE. IF THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF NEW VEHICLE MANUFACTURING TO HAVE TO REPLACE SAFETY COMPONENTS EVERY 2 YEARS. I WOULD RATHER GO BACK TO THE OLDER VEHICLES. THERE ARE...
Mileage: 40,000
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OR MORE VEHICLE WANDERED WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES.*AK
Mileage: 68,000
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH OR MORE VEHICLE WANDERED WHILE IN MOTION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED ON BOTH SIDES.*AK
Mileage: 68,000
WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH PASSENGER'S WHEEL BROKE. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A GARAGE FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
DURING A ROUTEIN TIRE ROTATION AT MY CHRYSLER DEARER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT AFTER ONLY 44,529 MILES THE BALL JOINTS WERE READY TO FAIL ON MY 1999 DAKOTA SPORT CC PICKUP. BEFORE I LEFT THE DEALER HE REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE ROD ENDS. I WAS L...
Mileage: 44,529
DURING A ROUTEIN TIRE ROTATION AT MY CHRYSLER DEARER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT AFTER ONLY 44,529 MILES THE BALL JOINTS WERE READY TO FAIL ON MY 1999 DAKOTA SPORT CC PICKUP. BEFORE I LEFT THE DEALER HE REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE ROD ENDS. I WAS L...
Mileage: 44,529
DURING A ROUTEIN TIRE ROTATION AT MY CHRYSLER DEARER IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT AFTER ONLY 44,529 MILES THE BALL JOINTS WERE READY TO FAIL ON MY 1999 DAKOTA SPORT CC PICKUP. BEFORE I LEFT THE DEALER HE REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH SIDES AND THE LEFT AND RIGHT INNER TIE ROD ENDS. I WAS L...
Mileage: 44,529
REPLACED BALL JOINTS TWICE IN MY 99 DAKOTA 1 TIME WITH DODGE PART SHOULD I HAVE TO PAY FOR THEM AGAIN COME ON HAVE THEM CALL THE EARLY ONE BACK TO OR SHOULD I NOT REPLACE THEM AND SELL THE TRUCK TO SOME PERSON WITH OUT THE KNOWLEDGE I KNOW IT'S A HARD BUT PLEASE STICK UP FOR THE LITTLE GUY OR GIRL ...
Mileage: 49,000
BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WAS NG WHEN I WENT FOR INSPECTION. I COULDN'T BELIEVE I WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE LIKE THIS. I NOW THINK THEY ARE GETTING BAD AGAIN....*JB
Mileage: 28,000
BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WAS NG WHEN I WENT FOR INSPECTION. I COULDN'T BELIEVE I WAS DRIVING THIS VEHICLE LIKE THIS. I NOW THINK THEY ARE GETTING BAD AGAIN....*JB
Mileage: 28,000
I HAD HANDLING ISSUES WITH MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. ALSO, MY FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE. I THOUGHT I HAD A ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AND TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR REPAIRS. I WAS INFORMED AND SHOWN THAT MY BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) AND TIE RODS WERE SEVERELY WORN OUT AND NEEDED REPAIR. TODAY, ON ...
Mileage: 84,156
I HAD HANDLING ISSUES WITH MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. ALSO, MY FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING OUT ON THE INSIDE. I THOUGHT I HAD A ALIGNMENT PROBLEM AND TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR REPAIRS. I WAS INFORMED AND SHOWN THAT MY BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) AND TIE RODS WERE SEVERELY WORN OUT AND NEEDED REPAIR. TODAY, ON ...
Mileage: 84,156
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WITH THE SAME BALL JOINT SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS RESULTED IN THE RECALL OF 2000 - 2004 MODELS. DODGE IS REFUSING TO FIX THE SAFETY RELATED ISSUE. I SPOKE WITH STEW HANSEN DODGE (WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE) AND THEY WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL. *...
Mileage: 83,000
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WITH THE SAME BALL JOINT SAFETY ISSUE THAT HAS RESULTED IN THE RECALL OF 2000 - 2004 MODELS. DODGE IS REFUSING TO FIX THE SAFETY RELATED ISSUE. I SPOKE WITH STEW HANSEN DODGE (WHERE I PURCHASED THE VEHICLE) AND THEY WILL NOT FIX THE ISSUE UNDER THE CURRENT RECALL. *...
Mileage: 83,000
BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED ONE AND NEED TO REPLACE THE OTHER. MY MODEL YEAR IS NOT BEING RECALLED DESPITE THE FACT THAT THE EXACT SAME MANUFACTURER OF THE BALL JOINT AND THE SAME DESIGN WAS USED ON IT, AS IT IS ON THE 2000-2004 THAT IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IN ADDITI...
Mileage: 50,000
NOT NECESSARILY AN INCIDENT, YET... BUT HOW COME 1999 DODGE DAKOTAS ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE NEW RECALL ON THE BALL JOINTS?!!?!? THE '99 IS THE EXACT SAME DESIGN AS THE 2000 DAKOTA. I HAVE A RWD 99 DAKOTA, AND I HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. THREE TIMES. DAIMLER CHRYSLER ...
Mileage: 47,000
NOT NECESSARILY AN INCIDENT, YET... BUT HOW COME 1999 DODGE DAKOTAS ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THE NEW RECALL ON THE BALL JOINTS?!!?!? THE '99 IS THE EXACT SAME DESIGN AS THE 2000 DAKOTA. I HAVE A RWD 99 DAKOTA, AND I HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED 3 TIMES SINCE I'VE OWNED IT. THREE TIMES. DAIMLER CHRYSLER ...
Mileage: 47,000
UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE VERY LOOSE AND COULD SEPARATE FROM CONTROL ARM. I BELIEVE THE BALL JOINT RECALL SHOULD INCLUDE MY 1999 2 WHEEL DRIVE DODGE DAKOTA BECAUSE IT ALSO IS IN GREAT DANGER OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSING WHLE DRIVING. *JB
Mileage: 60,000
BAD BALL JOINTS! 1999 DAKOTA R/T. *JB
WHY IS THE 1999 DODGE DAKOTA NOT INCLUDED IN THE BALL JOINT RECALL. MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAD A BAD UPPER BALL JOINT AT LESS THAN 60,000. *JB
Mileage: 60,000
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS,TIEROD ENDS ON BOTH SIDES WENT OUT ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKODA. HAD THEN REPALCED TWICE ALREADY AND COST ALOT OF MONEY. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS,TIEROD ENDS ON BOTH SIDES WENT OUT ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKODA. HAD THEN REPALCED TWICE ALREADY AND COST ALOT OF MONEY. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS,TIEROD ENDS ON BOTH SIDES WENT OUT ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKODA. HAD THEN REPALCED TWICE ALREADY AND COST ALOT OF MONEY. *AK
Mileage: 50,000
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 60K MILES. I HAD MECHANICS AT NTB TAKE A LOOK AT MY TRUCK, AND THEY SAID THAT DRIVING WITH THE BALL JOINTS IN SUCH A CONDITION WAS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS.*AK
Mileage: 67,000
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 60K MILES. I HAD MECHANICS AT NTB TAKE A LOOK AT MY TRUCK, AND THEY SAID THAT DRIVING WITH THE BALL JOINTS IN SUCH A CONDITION WAS EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS.*AK
Mileage: 67,000
1 DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DAKOTA; MISALIGNED FRONT WHEELS, AND 3 REPLACES ALL FOUR JOINTS ON FRONT. *AK
Mileage: 82,000
BALL JOINT FAILURE RIGHT FRONT SIDE,AND NOW THE LEFT FRONT SIDE IS GOING OUT.I REPLACED THE PART MYSELF WITH A GREASABLE BALL JOINT.*AK
Mileage: 5,000
THE STEERING OF MY VEHILCLE DISPLAYED EXCESS MOVEMENT AND MADE A CLICKING / LOOSE KIND OF SOUND WHEN CHANGING STEERING DIRECTION. IT WAS NECESSARY FOR ME TO REPLACE THE FRONT END OF MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THIS CONSISTED OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES. THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE ...
Mileage: 56,884
THE STEERING OF MY VEHILCLE DISPLAYED EXCESS MOVEMENT AND MADE A CLICKING / LOOSE KIND OF SOUND WHEN CHANGING STEERING DIRECTION. IT WAS NECESSARY FOR ME TO REPLACE THE FRONT END OF MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THIS CONSISTED OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES. THIS WAS NOT COVERED BY THE ...
Mileage: 56,884
CONTINUOUS ABS PROBLEMS. SOME TIMES THE ABS BRAKES WILL APPLY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, MOST OF THE TIME THE ABS WON'T WORK AT ALL, ABS SENSORS ARE CONTINUOUSLY NEEDING REPLACEMENT,ALL 4 FRONT END BALL JOINTS WORN OUT, NOISY REAR END, ONLY 50,000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 38,000
CONTINUOUS ABS PROBLEMS. SOME TIMES THE ABS BRAKES WILL APPLY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, MOST OF THE TIME THE ABS WON'T WORK AT ALL, ABS SENSORS ARE CONTINUOUSLY NEEDING REPLACEMENT,ALL 4 FRONT END BALL JOINTS WORN OUT, NOISY REAR END, ONLY 50,000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 38,000
CONTINUOUS ABS PROBLEMS. SOME TIMES THE ABS BRAKES WILL APPLY WITHOUT TOUCHING THE BRAKE PEDAL, MOST OF THE TIME THE ABS WON'T WORK AT ALL, ABS SENSORS ARE CONTINUOUSLY NEEDING REPLACEMENT,ALL 4 FRONT END BALL JOINTS WORN OUT, NOISY REAR END, ONLY 50,000 MILES. *JB
Mileage: 38,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA-UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. NOTICE A CLANKING NOISE DURING ROUGH ROADS AND IN TURNS. IN ICY CONDITIONS, THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE POOR. PROLONGED WEAR CAN CAUSE THE ENTIRE WHEEL TO FALL OFF AT ANY SPEEDS. I HAVE BEEN ON MANY OTHER FORUMS TO SEE IF ANY ONE ELSE HAS HAD ...
Mileage: 201,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA-UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. NOTICE A CLANKING NOISE DURING ROUGH ROADS AND IN TURNS. IN ICY CONDITIONS, THE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE CAN BE POOR. PROLONGED WEAR CAN CAUSE THE ENTIRE WHEEL TO FALL OFF AT ANY SPEEDS. I HAVE BEEN ON MANY OTHER FORUMS TO SEE IF ANY ONE ELSE HAS HAD ...
Mileage: 201,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT. *AK
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT. *AK
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINT. *AK
(1) NORMAL ON-ROAD USE (2) PREMATURE BALL JOINT WEAR AND FAILURE CAUSING SUSPENSION NOISE, LOOSENESS AND DANGEROUS DRIVING CONDITIONS (3) BALL JOINTS REPLACED WITH QUALITY AFTERMARKET SUPPLIER PARTS (MOOG)
Mileage: 30,000
FAILING DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS (BOTH UPPER AND LOWER). IN MID OCTOBER I HAD BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE MACHANIC INFORMED THE UPPER ONE WERE SHOT AND THE LOWER ONES WHERE STARTING TO GO. I KNOW THAT THERE MAY BE A RECALL IN THE FORSEABLE FUTURE, HO...
Mileage: 84,000
FAILING DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS (BOTH UPPER AND LOWER). IN MID OCTOBER I HAD BOTH THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE MACHANIC INFORMED THE UPPER ONE WERE SHOT AND THE LOWER ONES WHERE STARTING TO GO. I KNOW THAT THERE MAY BE A RECALL IN THE FORSEABLE FUTURE, HO...
Mileage: 84,000
CONSUMER STATED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED STAT INSPECTION. *AK
Mileage: 25,388
BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE. MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT HAS 55,000 MILES. VIA INTERNET AND WORD OF MOUTH I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF MANY OTHER DAKOTAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MUCH LESS MILES.*AK
Mileage: 48,000
BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE. MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT HAS 55,000 MILES. VIA INTERNET AND WORD OF MOUTH I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF MANY OTHER DAKOTAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MUCH LESS MILES.*AK
Mileage: 48,000
BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS ARE DEFECTIVE. THIS IS VERY DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUE. MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT HAS 55,000 MILES. VIA INTERNET AND WORD OF MOUTH I HAVE BEEN MADE AWARE OF MANY OTHER DAKOTAS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM WITH MUCH LESS MILES.*AK
Mileage: 48,000
I HAD THE TELL-TALE SIGN OF POPPING SOUNDS IN THE FRONT END - ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. SURE ENOUGH, BOTH UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. BOTH SIDES! GIVEN THE COST OF LABOR, I AM DOING IT MYSELF (IM A C MECHANIC PART-TIME). THE PLAY WAS SO BAD; FIRESTONE COULD NOT DO AN ALIGNMENT! I AM REPLACI...
Mileage: 80,000
I HAD THE TELL-TALE SIGN OF POPPING SOUNDS IN THE FRONT END - ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. SURE ENOUGH, BOTH UPPER & LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. BOTH SIDES! GIVEN THE COST OF LABOR, I AM DOING IT MYSELF (IM A C MECHANIC PART-TIME). THE PLAY WAS SO BAD; FIRESTONE COULD NOT DO AN ALIGNMENT! I AM REPLACI...
Mileage: 80,000
THE VEHICLE'S UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 43,826 MILES. *BF
Mileage: 43,826
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OF BRAKES REVEALED BALL JOINTS (LEFT AND RIGHT) NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SECOND OPINION WAS OBTAINED, WITH SAME OPINION WHILE ALSO STATING THAT VEHICLE WAS TOO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE. TRUCK HAS 44,000 MILES ON IT. *NM
Mileage: 44,000
I HAVE HAD TO PREMATURELY REPAIR/REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOTED AN INORDINATELY LARGE NUMBER OF REPAIRS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE WHEN RESEARCHING THE REPAIR PROCESS ONLINE AND WITH MY DEALER. BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE, I HAVE HAD TO SEVERELY LIMIT MY US...
I HAVE HAD TO PREMATURELY REPAIR/REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS ON MY VEHICLE. I HAVE NOTED AN INORDINATELY LARGE NUMBER OF REPAIRS RELATED TO THIS ISSUE WHEN RESEARCHING THE REPAIR PROCESS ONLINE AND WITH MY DEALER. BECAUSE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE, I HAVE HAD TO SEVERELY LIMIT MY US...
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED THAT VEHICLE WAS SWAYING BACK AND FORTH. CONSUMER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED THAT DRIVER'S REAR TIRE BLEW OUT FROM THE SIDEWALL AND WAS CRACKED OPEN. ALL FOUR TIRES HAD STRESS MARKS LOCATED ON THE SIDEWALL. GOODYEAR, WRANGLER ST, P215/75R15, DOT# M6HFEYWR348 . SECOND...
Mileage: 340,000
FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING UNEVENLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF UNEVEN WEAR OF THE TIRES. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRES DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS/TIE RODS, AND DRAG LINK WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM
Mileage: 66,500
FRONT TIRES WERE WEARING UNEVENLY. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO INVESTIGATE THE CAUSE OF UNEVEN WEAR OF THE TIRES. UPON INSPECTION OF THE TIRES DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS/TIE RODS, AND DRAG LINK WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM
Mileage: 66,500
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER NOTICED SUDDENLY A VIBRATION UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL ...
WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER NOTICED SUDDENLY A VIBRATION UNCONTROLLABLY WHILE MAKING A LEFT OR RIGHT TURN. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL ...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMERER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT N...
AT MY LAST REGULAR SERVICE (OIL, FILTER CHANGE) THE SERVICE TECHNICIAN ADVISED ME THAT THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINT WAS ON THE VERGE OF FAILURE. I BELIEVE THIS TO BE A PREMATURE FAILURE DO TO THE LOW MILEAGE AND THE FACT THAT IT HAS BEEN REGULARLY SERVICED BY THE SAME DEALER SINCE NEW. *AK
WHILE TURNING/DRIVING CONSUMER NOTICED A CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER, WHO WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 70,000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY MRS. ...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. THIS INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY MRS. ...
I DRIVE MAINLY ON PUBLIC ROADS, SO I OCCASIONALY HAVE A FEW POTHOLES. I HAVE TO KEEP TAKING MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER FOR BALLJOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS. *AK THE DEALER SAYS IT FIXED AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS TIME I HEAR A BONK IN THE FROUNT END AND NEED TO SEE THE DEALER AGAIN.
Mileage: 60,000
I DRIVE MAINLY ON PUBLIC ROADS, SO I OCCASIONALY HAVE A FEW POTHOLES. I HAVE TO KEEP TAKING MY TRUCK TO THE DEALER FOR BALLJOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS. *AK THE DEALER SAYS IT FIXED AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS TIME I HEAR A BONK IN THE FROUNT END AND NEED TO SEE THE DEALER AGAIN.
Mileage: 60,000
FLAT TIRE. SIDE WALL HAS SLITS RIGHT NEXT TO THE RIM OF THE WHEEL. AFTER OBTAINING A FLAT TIRE I HAD MY GARAGE MAN CHECK THE OTHER 3 TIRES AND THEY ALL WERE THE SAME , WITH SLITS IN THE SIDEWALLS. UNSAFE TO DRIVE ON. *AK
THIS VEHICLE WAS PURCHED USED WITH LESS THEN 30,000 MILES AT THE TIME I NOTICED A SHIMMY IN THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL, TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE WHEELS NOW HAVE AN EXCESSIVE SHIMMY AND GRINDING WHEN MAKING A RIGHT TURN. THE SHIMMY CAN BE FELT IN THE STE...
Mileage: 31,000
BECAUSE I HEARD OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH FRONT ENDS ON THESE VEHICLES I HAVE IT CHECKED EVERY TIME I GET MY OIL CHANGED. WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES ON MY DODGE DOKOTA SPORT I HAD THEUPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACED, THE TIE ROD ENDS AND LAST WEEK THE U-JOINT. HARD TO BELIEVE THERE<S NOT BEEN A RECA...
Mileage: 30,000
BECAUSE I HEARD OF ALL THE PROBLEMS WITH FRONT ENDS ON THESE VEHICLES I HAVE IT CHECKED EVERY TIME I GET MY OIL CHANGED. WITH ONLY 35,000 MILES ON MY DODGE DOKOTA SPORT I HAD THEUPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT REPLACED, THE TIE ROD ENDS AND LAST WEEK THE U-JOINT. HARD TO BELIEVE THERE<S NOT BEEN A RECA...
Mileage: 30,000
I HAD NOTICED THE FRONT TIRES CUPPING AND BROUGHT IT TO A DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT, THERE THEY TOLD ME IT NEEDED UPPER BALL JOINTS, LOWER BALL JOINTS, AND A TIE ROD END. I THEN BROUGHT IT BACK THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOLD ME THE AMOUNT OF "PLAY" IS ACCEPTABLE ACCORDING TO DODGE MEASURE...
Mileage: 47,500
I HAD NOTICED THE FRONT TIRES CUPPING AND BROUGHT IT TO A DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT, THERE THEY TOLD ME IT NEEDED UPPER BALL JOINTS, LOWER BALL JOINTS, AND A TIE ROD END. I THEN BROUGHT IT BACK THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOLD ME THE AMOUNT OF "PLAY" IS ACCEPTABLE ACCORDING TO DODGE MEASURE...
Mileage: 47,500
I HAD NOTICED THE FRONT TIRES CUPPING AND BROUGHT IT TO A DEALER FOR AN ALIGNMENT, THERE THEY TOLD ME IT NEEDED UPPER BALL JOINTS, LOWER BALL JOINTS, AND A TIE ROD END. I THEN BROUGHT IT BACK THE DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT IT AND THEY TOLD ME THE AMOUNT OF "PLAY" IS ACCEPTABLE ACCORDING TO DODGE MEASURE...
Mileage: 47,500
NOISE IN FRONT END OF 1999 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK WITH ONLY 51,000 MILES ON IT . AD TO REPLACE BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AND ONE TIE ROD END.*AK
Mileage: 51,000
NOISE IN FRONT END OF 1999 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK WITH ONLY 51,000 MILES ON IT . AD TO REPLACE BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AND ONE TIE ROD END.*AK
Mileage: 51,000
PRIOR TO THE PART REPLACEMENT, I EXPERIENCED THE FOLLOWING WITH MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP (MANUAL TRANSMISSION). THE ENGINE STALLED, THE SPEEDOMETER ACTED ERRATICALLY AND DROPPED TO ZERO, AND THE CHECK ENGINE AND ABS WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. THIS OCCURRED WHILE I WAS STILL IN GEAR AND MOVING AT SP...
Mileage: 58,800
WHILE DRIVING, THE HUB ASSEMBLY WENT OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER AND THE DEALER DENIED THE CLAIM. THE WHOLE FRONT TIRE BECAME DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE, WHICH CAUSED MORE PROBLEMS WITH THE STEERING AND FRONT END ASSEMBLY. PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. ...
Mileage: 75,750
BOTH UNPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED THIS MARCH WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC SAID THE BALL JOINTS WERE RUINED AND THAT IT WAS IN LARGE PART TO THERE BEING TO SMALL AND ALSO HAVING NO GREASE FITTINGS.*AK
Mileage: 50,145
BOTH UNPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES OF MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED THIS MARCH WITH LESS THAN 50,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC SAID THE BALL JOINTS WERE RUINED AND THAT IT WAS IN LARGE PART TO THERE BEING TO SMALL AND ALSO HAVING NO GREASE FITTINGS.*AK
Mileage: 50,145
FRONT END STEERING MECHANISM HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK BOTH OF THE VEHICLE'S LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. THE STARTER ASSEMBLEY WAS REPLACED. THE BATTERY TERMINALS WERE ALSO REPLACED. *NM
Mileage: 76,000
FRONT END STEERING MECHANISM HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK BOTH OF THE VEHICLE'S LOWER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. THE STARTER ASSEMBLEY WAS REPLACED. THE BATTERY TERMINALS WERE ALSO REPLACED. *NM
Mileage: 76,000
BAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS
Mileage: 50,000
BAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS
Mileage: 50,000
BAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS
Mileage: 50,000
WHEN DRIVING 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP IN TEMPERATURES BELOW -10 DEGREES F OVERDRIVE MALFUNCTIONS. DEALER AT FIRST CLAIMED THAT IT WAS SUPPOSED DO THIS. LATER THEY ADMITTED THAT IT WAS A DESIGN DEFECT, BUT, DO NOT KNOW HOW TO FIX IT. MANY OF THESE VEHICLES HAVE BEEN SOLD IN THE NORTHERN STATES UNDER ...
Mileage: 22
1999 DODGE DAKOTA 77,250 MILES. FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. HAVING BALL JOINTS REPLACED.*AK
Mileage: 77,251
1999 DODGE DAKOTA 77,250 MILES. FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. HAVING BALL JOINTS REPLACED.*AK
Mileage: 77,251
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXEL SEAL LEAKED AND WAS DRIPPING FLUID ONTO THE REAR BRAKES. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED TWICE, PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, BALL JOINTS WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY ON BOTH SIDES, UPPER AND LOWER.*AK
Mileage: 25,000
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXEL SEAL LEAKED AND WAS DRIPPING FLUID ONTO THE REAR BRAKES. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED TWICE, PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, BALL JOINTS WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY ON BOTH SIDES, UPPER AND LOWER.*AK
Mileage: 25,000
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE REAR AXEL SEAL LEAKED AND WAS DRIPPING FLUID ONTO THE REAR BRAKES. THIS PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED TWICE, PROBLEM RECURRED. ALSO, BALL JOINTS WORE OUT EXCESSIVELY ON BOTH SIDES, UPPER AND LOWER.*AK
Mileage: 25,000
I PULLED OUT OF A PARKING LOT AND HEARD A LOUD THUMP COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE TRUCK. I GOT OUT AND PULLED ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE WHEEL BECAUSE IT SOUNDED LIKE THE WHEELS WANTED TO COME OFF. WHEN I PULLED THE TIRE MOVED AN INCH. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT I...
Mileage: 81,000
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD CRACKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM ONCE, BUT PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK THE PROBLEM WAS REPAIRED FOR A SECOND TIME. *SC
Mileage: 32,500
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR A ROUTINE GENERAL MAINTENANCE, AND THE MECHANIC NOTICED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORN OUT PREMATURELY. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *LA
Mileage: 29,800
1999 DODGE DAKOTA WE BOUGHT IT NEW ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES FOR CRACKING TIE ROD ENDS ARE BAD THE FIRST SET OF TIRES LASTED 14000 MILES. FRONT TIRES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP. *AK
Mileage: 10,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA WE BOUGHT IT NEW ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES FOR CRACKING TIE ROD ENDS ARE BAD THE FIRST SET OF TIRES LASTED 14000 MILES. FRONT TIRES ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO KEEP. *AK
Mileage: 10,000
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RUBBER BUSHINGS WORE OUT. *AK THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE LOWER BUSHINGS WERE GONE AND THAT THE UPPER ONES WERE FAILING. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT OTHERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS. THERE WAS A SCREE...
Mileage: 52,519
WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. UPON HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE BALL JOINT WERE WORN. THE UPPER AND LOWER JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND NOISY, AND THE FRONT BRAKES HAD RUSTED....
WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. UPON HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE BALL JOINT WERE WORN. THE UPPER AND LOWER JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND NOISY, AND THE FRONT BRAKES HAD RUSTED....
WHILE DRIVING, A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. UPON HAVING THE VEHICLE INSPECTED, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THE BALL JOINT WERE WORN. THE UPPER AND LOWER JOINTS WERE LOOSE AND NOISY, AND THE FRONT BRAKES HAD RUSTED....
WHEN MAKING SHARP TURN A POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE REPORTS WERE MADE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD RELATIVELY LOW MILES. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE BALL JOINTS INDICATED THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...
Mileage: 15,000
WHEN MAKING SHARP TURN A POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE REPORTS WERE MADE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD RELATIVELY LOW MILES. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE BALL JOINTS INDICATED THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...
Mileage: 15,000
WHEN MAKING SHARP TURN A POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE REPORTS WERE MADE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD RELATIVELY LOW MILES. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE BALL JOINTS INDICATED THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...
Mileage: 15,000
WHEN MAKING SHARP TURN A POPPING NOISE WAS COMING FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. TOOK VEHICLE TO MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK THE REPORTS WERE MADE WHEN THE VEHICLE HAD RELATIVELY LOW MILES. VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE BALL JOINTS INDICATED THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...
Mileage: 15,000
HAD TO RELACE FRONT BALL JOINTS AT 20,000 MILES. HAD TO REPLACE THEM AGAIN AT 60,000. THIS TIME HAD MECHANIC REPLACE THEM WITH ONES THAT HAVE NIP SO THEY CAN BE LUBRICATED. *MR
CONSUMER HAVE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE. *LA THE CONSUMER IS NOW BEING TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER DRIVEN OFF ROAD THEREFORE IT IS NOT NORMAL AND HIGHLY UNUSUAL FOR THESE TYPES OF ABNORMALITIES TO EXIST. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD ...
CONSUMER HAVE ROTORS REPLACED TWICE. *LA THE CONSUMER IS NOW BEING TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NEVER DRIVEN OFF ROAD THEREFORE IT IS NOT NORMAL AND HIGHLY UNUSUAL FOR THESE TYPES OF ABNORMALITIES TO EXIST. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES A RECALL SHOULD ...
BALL JOINTS ON 2000 DAKOTA FAILING WITH ONLY 35K MI. I WENT TO THE WEBSITEHTTP://WWW.DODGEDAKOTAS.COM/BOARDS/V8/208.HTML....I THINK IT PRETTY WELL SUMS UP THE PROBLEM...EXTREMELY CHEAP PARTS...HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE FOR DODGE TO RECALL THESE WHEN PEOPLE START DYING FROM FRONT END FAILURE...YOU GUY'S...
Mileage: 30,000
WHILE DRIVING FRONT UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. . THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 69,000
WHILE DRIVING FRONT UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. . THIS COULD CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO SHIMMY. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 69,000
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. AT 50,000 I INSTALLED NEW TIRES AND TOOK MY TRUCK TO A MECHANIC FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I RECENTLY MOVED AND THE MECHANIC WAS NEW, BUT HAD GOOD REPORTS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE COULD NOT DO THE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE OF BAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS. I WAS OUTRAGED, THINK...
Mileage: 50,000
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. AT 50,000 I INSTALLED NEW TIRES AND TOOK MY TRUCK TO A MECHANIC FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I RECENTLY MOVED AND THE MECHANIC WAS NEW, BUT HAD GOOD REPORTS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE COULD NOT DO THE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE OF BAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS. I WAS OUTRAGED, THINK...
Mileage: 50,000
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. AT 50,000 I INSTALLED NEW TIRES AND TOOK MY TRUCK TO A MECHANIC FOR A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. I RECENTLY MOVED AND THE MECHANIC WAS NEW, BUT HAD GOOD REPORTS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE COULD NOT DO THE ALIGNMENT BECAUSE OF BAD BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ENDS. I WAS OUTRAGED, THINK...
Mileage: 50,000
I HAVE A DODGE DAKOTA,1999, ALL THE BALL JOINTS ARE BAD AND DANGEROUSLY WORN. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THEY ARE THE SAME AS THE DURANGO!!!!! AND I CAN'T GET THEM. THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK ALL OVER AT A COST OF $2000.00APPROXIMATELY.!!!*AK I UNDERSTAND THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY FOR THE DURAN...
Mileage: 53,300
I HAVE A DODGE DAKOTA,1999, ALL THE BALL JOINTS ARE BAD AND DANGEROUSLY WORN. THE BIGGEST PROBLEM IS THEY ARE THE SAME AS THE DURANGO!!!!! AND I CAN'T GET THEM. THEY ARE OUT OF STOCK ALL OVER AT A COST OF $2000.00APPROXIMATELY.!!!*AK I UNDERSTAND THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY FOR THE DURAN...
Mileage: 53,300
BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA EXCESSIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT(3)SETS OF TIRES ON FRONT VEHICLE HAS ONLY 65000 MILES ALSO HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS AND BRAKES I DON'T BELIEE THIS IS TYPICAL FOR THIS AMOUNT OF MILES.
Mileage: 60,000
BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA EXCESSIVE TIRE REPLACEMENT(3)SETS OF TIRES ON FRONT VEHICLE HAS ONLY 65000 MILES ALSO HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS AND BRAKES I DON'T BELIEE THIS IS TYPICAL FOR THIS AMOUNT OF MILES.
Mileage: 60,000
VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY GETTING 17 MILES PER GALLON ,BUT IT WAS LOOSING MILES PER GALLON. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP,AND TECHNICIAN CONFIGURED THE COMPUTER FUEL ECONOMY. THE CAR WAS IN WORSE SHAPE THAN IT EVER HAD BEEN. *AK *NM
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION DEALERSHIPS INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BRAKE LINE CRACKED, AND WAS CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO LEAK. MECHANIC DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *NM
Mileage: 70,060
UPPER, LOWER AND INNER TIE RODS WERE WORN AT 92K MILES. *PH
WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. A TECHNICIAN SERVICED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK *LA
Mileage: 93,000
REPLACEMENT OF BALL JOINTS AND ADDITIONAL PARTS THAT WERE WORNOUT, AND THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 68,000 MILES, $900 REPAIR COSTS, DEFINITELY A HAZARD THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVERTED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMNT FOR MY PROBLEM THAT ALOT OF VEHICLES OF CHRYSLER-DAILMER DODGE DAKOTA P/UHAS ...
REPLACEMENT OF BALL JOINTS AND ADDITIONAL PARTS THAT WERE WORNOUT, AND THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 68,000 MILES, $900 REPAIR COSTS, DEFINITELY A HAZARD THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVERTED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMNT FOR MY PROBLEM THAT ALOT OF VEHICLES OF CHRYSLER-DAILMER DODGE DAKOTA P/UHAS ...
REPLACEMENT OF BALL JOINTS AND ADDITIONAL PARTS THAT WERE WORNOUT, AND THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 68,000 MILES, $900 REPAIR COSTS, DEFINITELY A HAZARD THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVERTED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMNT FOR MY PROBLEM THAT ALOT OF VEHICLES OF CHRYSLER-DAILMER DODGE DAKOTA P/UHAS ...
REPLACEMENT OF BALL JOINTS AND ADDITIONAL PARTS THAT WERE WORNOUT, AND THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 68,000 MILES, $900 REPAIR COSTS, DEFINITELY A HAZARD THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVERTED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMNT FOR MY PROBLEM THAT ALOT OF VEHICLES OF CHRYSLER-DAILMER DODGE DAKOTA P/UHAS ...
REPLACEMENT OF BALL JOINTS AND ADDITIONAL PARTS THAT WERE WORNOUT, AND THE TRUCK HAD ONLY 68,000 MILES, $900 REPAIR COSTS, DEFINITELY A HAZARD THAT COULD HAVE BEEN AVERTED BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND I WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMNT FOR MY PROBLEM THAT ALOT OF VEHICLES OF CHRYSLER-DAILMER DODGE DAKOTA P/UHAS ...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN MAKING A TURN HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER COULD PULL THE STEERING WHEEL WITH HIS HANDS AND HEAR A KNOCKING SOUND IN THE STEERING COLUMN. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE TWICE AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. AN ALIGNMENT SHOP WHILE ATTEMPTI...
Mileage: 52,000
DURING REPLACING BRAKES ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 V8, (BRAKE EQUIPMENT FROZE ON ONE SIDE), MECHANIC HEARD NOISES AND FOUND THAT BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN AND IN HIS OPINION, READY TO SEPERATE (DRIVERS SIDE BEING WORST). VEH. HAS 70,000 MILES AND IS IN VERY GOOD CONDITION. THE MECHAN...
LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED ON 99 DODGE DAKOTA AT 66,000 MILES.*AK
Mileage: 66,000
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH AND NOTICED THAT FRONT WHEELS WERE LOOSE AND WERE NOT RESPONDING WELL. ALSO, THERE WAS NOISE WHEN WHEELS HIT BUMPS OR CRACKS IN THE ROAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND HAD THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHAN...
CONSUMER WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45-50 MPH AND NOTICED THAT FRONT WHEELS WERE LOOSE AND WERE NOT RESPONDING WELL. ALSO, THERE WAS NOISE WHEN WHEELS HIT BUMPS OR CRACKS IN THE ROAD. TOOK VEHICLE TO INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, AND HAD THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. ANOTHER INDEPENDENT MECHAN...
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER CAN FEEL A WOBBLE AND HEAR A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE FRONT TIRES BEGAN TO WEAR OUT UNEVENLY. A DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN. *NM VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT FOR REPAIR...
Mileage: 20,000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER CAN FEEL A WOBBLE AND HEAR A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE FRONT TIRES BEGAN TO WEAR OUT UNEVENLY. A DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THAT ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN. *NM VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN AND OUT FOR REPAIR...
Mileage: 20,000
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED. *AK LOWER BALL JOINT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALER THAT IT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. IN ADDITION, WHEEL BEA...
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED. *AK LOWER BALL JOINT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALER THAT IT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. IN ADDITION, WHEEL BEA...
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED. *AK LOWER BALL JOINT WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE DEALER THAT IT NEEDED REPLACEMENT. IN ADDITION, WHEEL BEA...
PREMATURE WEAR TO UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. DEALERSHIP QUOTED $1000.00 TO FIX! I PUT NEW TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO AN ALLIGNMENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. IT'S SEEMS VERY UNSAFE. *AK
PREMATURE WEAR TO UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. DEALERSHIP QUOTED $1000.00 TO FIX! I PUT NEW TIRES ON THE TRUCK AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO DO AN ALLIGNMENT BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. IT'S SEEMS VERY UNSAFE. *AK
FAULTY BALL JOINTS AND BUSHINGS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED BEFORE 50,000 MILES. THIS COULD CREATE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BREAKS OFF FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT.*AK
Mileage: 45,000
FAULTY BALL JOINTS AND BUSHINGS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED BEFORE 50,000 MILES. THIS COULD CREATE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BREAKS OFF FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT.*AK
Mileage: 45,000
FAULTY BALL JOINTS AND BUSHINGS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION FAILED BEFORE 50,000 MILES. THIS COULD CREATE A CONDITION WHERE THE FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BREAKS OFF FROM THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE A MAJOR ACCIDENT.*AK
Mileage: 45,000
DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ON MY DODGE DAKOTA ARE BAD. WHEN I ASKED IF THIS WAS NORMAL WITH ONLY 56,000 MILES ON A VEHICLE THEY BECAME VERY EVASIVE AND WOULD NOT GIVE AN ANSWER. I ASKED IF CHRYSLER WAS HELPING THEIR CUSTOMERS ON THIS ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE TAKING CARE OF ...
Mileage: 56,700
DEALERSHIP HAS TOLD ME THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ON MY DODGE DAKOTA ARE BAD. WHEN I ASKED IF THIS WAS NORMAL WITH ONLY 56,000 MILES ON A VEHICLE THEY BECAME VERY EVASIVE AND WOULD NOT GIVE AN ANSWER. I ASKED IF CHRYSLER WAS HELPING THEIR CUSTOMERS ON THIS ISSUE. I WAS TOLD THEY WERE TAKING CARE OF ...
Mileage: 56,700
MY 99 DAKOTA BEGAN HOWLING AND WHINNING IN THE REAR END. I HAD THE REAR END AND GEAR LUBE INSPECTED. GEAR LUBE WAS FULL, AND GEARS AND BEARINGS SHOWED NO SIGN OF WEAR. ABOUT 1 WEEK LATER WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, MY ABS AND E-BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. BRAKE FLUID WAS NEARLY EMPTY. MECHANIC FOUND FRON...
Mileage: 104,000
WHILE DRIVING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE STALLED 2 SECONDS LATER. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE OF OIL PUMP FAILURE. THE OIL PRESSURE WASN'T BEING EVENLY DISTRIBUTED, AND IT DESTROYED THE ENGINE. *AK
Mileage: 85,000
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN OUT. WHILE PULLING ONTO SHOP PARKING LOT TO BE REPAIRED THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEPARATED. *AK
Mileage: 102,995
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN OUT. WHILE PULLING ONTO SHOP PARKING LOT TO BE REPAIRED THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE SEPARATED. *AK
Mileage: 102,995
CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. NEXT DAY TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS BALL JOINTS.BOTH ARE COMPLETELY WORN OUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED A LONG TIME AGO. REPAIR ESTIMATE $1,000. THIS IS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. *AK
Mileage: 76,995
CAR BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. NEXT DAY TOOK IT TO A REPAIR SHOP. THEY DIAGNOSED PROBLEM AS BALL JOINTS.BOTH ARE COMPLETELY WORN OUT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPLACED A LONG TIME AGO. REPAIR ESTIMATE $1,000. THIS IS A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. *AK
Mileage: 76,995
WHEN DRIVING AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED OIL LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FAILED.*AK
OIL PRESSURE LIGHT GOES TO 0 AND BACK TO 40 THEN STAYS AT 0. NUMEROUS OTHER PEOPLE HAVING SAME PROBLEMS WITH OIL PUMP AND OIL SENDING UNIT, SCREENS AND ETC. OBVIOUSLY A DEFECT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. SHOULD BE RECALLED AND FIXED FOR FREE. *JB
Mileage: 104,850
FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET IN MY 99 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 38,900 MILES ON IT. CHRYSLER DAIMLER COVERED ONLY PARTS. IT COST ME 370 DOLLARS TO GET IT REPAIRED. I CONTESTED WHEN THEY SAID THEY WOULD ONLY COVER PARTS. CHRYSLER STATED THAT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY AND THAT THIS IS ALL THEY WOULD DO. I FOUN...
Mileage: 38,900
WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED AND WHEN BRAKING VEHICLE VIBRATED FROM THE FRONT END. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT ROTORS FAILED. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE ALREADY REPLACED. *AK
SINCE I BOUGHT THE DAKOTA I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH FRONT END ALIGNMENT, WERARING OF TIRES AND BREAKS AND OTHER ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH SUSPENSION. THE VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT. AS I DRIVE DOWN THE ROAD THE VEHICLE HAS A WOBBLE IN THE FRONT END,CAUSING ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE TIRES STRESS ON THE BREA...
WARPED ROTORS. THIRD SET OF ROTERS IN 46,000 MILES. THEY ARE TOO SMALL FOR THIS TRUCK. CAUSES PULSATING . *AK
Mileage: 12,000
WITHIN THE PAST 2 WEEKS, I SAW A NEWS STORY ON EITHER THE TODAY OR EARLY SHOW REGARDING THE SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH BALL JOINTS ON DODGE DURANGOS AND DAKOTAS. I STARTED NOTICING A PROBLEM WITH MY 1999 DAKOTA LAST YEAR AND FORTUNATELY HAD IT CHECKED OUT BEFORE IT CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. I ENDED UP HAVING ...
Mileage: 47,600
DUE TO NEWS INFO CONCERNING DODGE DAKATO BALL JOINT FAILURES, WE TOOK OUR 1999 DODGE DAKOTA, WITH 52,000 TOTAL MILES ON IT, TO OUR LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS CHECKED ON MARCH 15, 2004. WE WERE INFORMED BY THEIR SHOP THAT THEY ARE BAD AND READY TO FAIL AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THEIR QUOTE ...
DUE TO NEWS INFO CONCERNING DODGE DAKATO BALL JOINT FAILURES, WE TOOK OUR 1999 DODGE DAKOTA, WITH 52,000 TOTAL MILES ON IT, TO OUR LOCAL DEALER TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS CHECKED ON MARCH 15, 2004. WE WERE INFORMED BY THEIR SHOP THAT THEY ARE BAD AND READY TO FAIL AND SHOULD BE REPLACED. THEIR QUOTE ...
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD GRINDING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK
Mileage: 51,200
I ALONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE THAT OWNS A LATE MODEL (1998-2002) DODGE DAKOTA OR DURANGO HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE MY BALL JOINTS. SINCE DAMLER CHRYSLER IS BEING FLOODED WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE WEAK MATERIAL USED IN THESE MODEL YEARS I FEEL IT IS THEIR RESPONCABILITY TO FIX THE WEAK COMPONANTS...
I ALONG WITH EVERYONE ELSE THAT OWNS A LATE MODEL (1998-2002) DODGE DAKOTA OR DURANGO HAVE BEEN TOLD I NEED TO REPLACE MY BALL JOINTS. SINCE DAMLER CHRYSLER IS BEING FLOODED WITH COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE WEAK MATERIAL USED IN THESE MODEL YEARS I FEEL IT IS THEIR RESPONCABILITY TO FIX THE WEAK COMPONANTS...
WHILE TURNING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. *AK
Mileage: 70,000
ACCORDING TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DAKOTA ARE FAILING AND NEED REPLACEMENT AT 35,700 MILES. UPPER LEFT BALL JOINT FAILED AND WAS REPLACED IN DECEMBER, 2003 WHEN I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON AND THE TIRE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DO AN ALLIGNMENT DUE TO THE POOR CONDIT...
Mileage: 35,700
ACCORDING TO THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT, BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DAKOTA ARE FAILING AND NEED REPLACEMENT AT 35,700 MILES. UPPER LEFT BALL JOINT FAILED AND WAS REPLACED IN DECEMBER, 2003 WHEN I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON AND THE TIRE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DO AN ALLIGNMENT DUE TO THE POOR CONDIT...
Mileage: 35,700
DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
DURING ROUTINE OIL CHANGE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND HARD TO MAINTAIN. ALSO, THE RIDE WAS VERY BUMPY DUE TO DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AT 80,000 MILES. *AK
Mileage: 80,000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BECAME UNCONTROLLABLE AND HARD TO MAINTAIN. ALSO, THE RIDE WAS VERY BUMPY DUE TO DEFECTIVE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIRS AT 80,000 MILES. *AK
Mileage: 80,000
WHILE DRIVING A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE LOOSE. DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD STRESS MARKS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL J...
WHILE DRIVING A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. CONSUMER NOTICED THAT BOTH FRONT WHEELS WERE LOOSE. DRIVER SIDE TIRE HAD STRESS MARKS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL J...
FAULTY BALL JOINTS IN MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA AT 34,000 MILES AND 74,000 MILES
Mileage: 74,000
WHILE DRIVING A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE. CONSUMER CONTACTED A MECHANIC ABOUT THE PROBLEM. DRIVER STATED THAT HE WOULD BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR ANALYSIS IN THE NEAR FUTURE. *AK
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO EXAMINED IT AND FOUND THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK
Mileage: 39,000
CONSUMER NOTICED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING OUT FASTER THAN NORMAL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO EXAMINED IT AND FOUND THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK
Mileage: 39,000
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE. THE BOLTS KEPT BREAKING OFF OF THEM, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE STEERING BOX. I HAVE SPENT APRX $5,000.00 TAKING CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE STILL NOT CORRECT.
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE. THE BOLTS KEPT BREAKING OFF OF THEM, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE STEERING BOX. I HAVE SPENT APRX $5,000.00 TAKING CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE STILL NOT CORRECT.
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE. THE BOLTS KEPT BREAKING OFF OF THEM, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE STEERING BOX. I HAVE SPENT APRX $5,000.00 TAKING CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE STILL NOT CORRECT.
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE. THE BOLTS KEPT BREAKING OFF OF THEM, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE STEERING BOX. I HAVE SPENT APRX $5,000.00 TAKING CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE STILL NOT CORRECT.
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE. THE BOLTS KEPT BREAKING OFF OF THEM, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE STEERING BOX. I HAVE SPENT APRX $5,000.00 TAKING CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE STILL NOT CORRECT.
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE. THE BOLTS KEPT BREAKING OFF OF THEM, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE STEERING BOX. I HAVE SPENT APRX $5,000.00 TAKING CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE STILL NOT CORRECT.
Mileage: 30,000
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKAOTA WITH 50,000 MILES AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID I NEEDED MY BALL JOINTS REPLACE. I THINK THIS IS REDICULUS. I NEED TO GET THIS FIX, BUT I WILL NOT PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS DEFECTIVE. DO I KEEP DRIVING? AND RISK MY LIFE. I WOULD GLADLY PAY FOR IT IF CHRYSLER WILL REIMBURSE ME L...
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKAOTA WITH 50,000 MILES AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID I NEEDED MY BALL JOINTS REPLACE. I THINK THIS IS REDICULUS. I NEED TO GET THIS FIX, BUT I WILL NOT PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS DEFECTIVE. DO I KEEP DRIVING? AND RISK MY LIFE. I WOULD GLADLY PAY FOR IT IF CHRYSLER WILL REIMBURSE ME L...
HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1999 DODGE RAM 4 X 4 PICKUP WITH ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT
Mileage: 29,006
HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1999 DODGE RAM 4 X 4 PICKUP WITH ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT
Mileage: 29,006
DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME. *AK
Mileage: 36,000
DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FRONT BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME. *AK
Mileage: 36,000
THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AFTER THE CONSUMER SAW A TV REPORT ABOUT BALL JOINT FAILURE. THE CONSUMER HAD NO INDICATION THAT THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINTS BEFORE THE NEWS REPORT. THE DEALER MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DR...
Mileage: 115,292
UPPER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINTS HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 22,000 MILES. *AK
Mileage: 22,000
UPPER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINTS HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 22,000 MILES. *AK
Mileage: 22,000
UPPER CONTROL ARM AND BALL JOINTS HAD BEEN REPLACED TWICE WITHIN 22,000 MILES. *AK
Mileage: 22,000
UNSAFE BALL JOINTS REQUIRED COSTLY REPAIR JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED
Mileage: 37,544
UNSAFE BALL JOINTS REQUIRED COSTLY REPAIR JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED
Mileage: 37,544
1999 DODGE DAKOTA.I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW IN LATE 1998. IN THE FIVE YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO BALL JOINTS IN THE RIGHT FRONT. CURRENTLY, A METAL-ON-METAL SQUEAK EXISTS IN THE RIGHT FRONT, AND I BELIEVE IT IS A BALL JOINT. I HAVE LUBRICATED ALL PIVOT POINTS AND JOINTS, BUT C...
1999 DODGE DAKOTA.I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW IN LATE 1998. IN THE FIVE YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO BALL JOINTS IN THE RIGHT FRONT. CURRENTLY, A METAL-ON-METAL SQUEAK EXISTS IN THE RIGHT FRONT, AND I BELIEVE IT IS A BALL JOINT. I HAVE LUBRICATED ALL PIVOT POINTS AND JOINTS, BUT C...
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TIRES WEARING OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK
Mileage: 40,000
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. CONSUMER HEARD A CLICKING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE VEHICLE IN EITHER DIRECTION. TIRES WEARING OUT PREMATURELY DUE TO BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK
Mileage: 40,000
I HAD BEEN NOTICING FOR SOME TIME A LOUD RATTLING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. AS THE STEERING GOT WORSE, I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER, AND THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT THE CONTROL ARMS ON THE STEERING WERE SHOT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS COST ME MORE THAN $1,000.00 TO ...
Mileage: 83,706
WHILE ROTATING TIRES, AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY WAS OBSERVED IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT. MILEAGE AT 50,123. THE COST OF REPAIRS AT DODGE 1,924.00 PARTS AND LABOR,ON OEM PARTS.THESE ARE THE SAME BALL JOINTS THAT ORIGINALLY FAILED. NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH BALL JOINTS WITH GREASE FITTINGS, WHICH I AM H...
Mileage: 50,123
I HAD BEEN NOTICING FOR SOME TIME A LOUD RATTLING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. AS THE STEERING GOT WORSE, I TOOK IT TO THE LOCAL DEALER, AND THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THAT THE CONTROL ARMS ON THE STEERING WERE SHOT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS COST ME MORE THAN $1,000.00 TO ...
Mileage: 83,706
FRONT BALL JOINTS WENT BAD ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. IT WAS CAUGHT BECAUSE MY TIRES WHICH WERE 6 MONTHS OLD WERE WEARING ON A SLANT.*AK
Mileage: 70,000
I JUST HAD MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA R/T'S UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. I WAS SURFING THE INTERNET JUST TO SEE IF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS ME. IT IS STRANGE THAT A 1999 VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES ON IT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DODGE,...
Mileage: 74,500
HAVING NEW TIRES REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD, I WAS INFORMED AND SHOWN THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WERE RUSTED AND WORN OUT. IT WAS DEFINITLEY DANEROUS TO DRIVE THE PICKUP AND THAT THE WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF! I DO NOT HAVE THE $1,000.00 TO REPAIR IT AND FROM WHAT IV'E BEEN TOLD, ...
HAVING NEW TIRES REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD, I WAS INFORMED AND SHOWN THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WERE RUSTED AND WORN OUT. IT WAS DEFINITLEY DANEROUS TO DRIVE THE PICKUP AND THAT THE WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF! I DO NOT HAVE THE $1,000.00 TO REPAIR IT AND FROM WHAT IV'E BEEN TOLD, ...
HAVING NEW TIRES REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD, I WAS INFORMED AND SHOWN THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WERE RUSTED AND WORN OUT. IT WAS DEFINITLEY DANEROUS TO DRIVE THE PICKUP AND THAT THE WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF! I DO NOT HAVE THE $1,000.00 TO REPAIR IT AND FROM WHAT IV'E BEEN TOLD, ...
UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AT 29256 MILES BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE VERGE OF FAILING. *PH *MR
Mileage: 29,256
UPPER AND LOWER BALL-JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Mileage: 57
UPPER AND LOWER BALL-JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED. *JB
Mileage: 57
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS ABOUT 31,000 MILES ON IT. THE BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. CAN'T BE PROPERLY ALIGNED WITHOUT NEW ONES. RUINING BRAND NEW TIRES. CHRYSLER NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET WEB SITES. SAFETY IS AT STAKE. *JB
Mileage: 15,000
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS ABOUT 31,000 MILES ON IT. THE BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. CAN'T BE PROPERLY ALIGNED WITHOUT NEW ONES. RUINING BRAND NEW TIRES. CHRYSLER NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET WEB SITES. SAFETY IS AT STAKE. *JB
Mileage: 15,000
THE STEERING FELT LOOSE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS IN THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO DETERMINED THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB THE MECHANIC CONTACTED THE CONSUMER'S INSURANCE COMPANY AND RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION TO REPLACE THE LEFT AND RIGHT LO...
Mileage: 85,160
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF BALL JOINT ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4 BY 4. WITH THE 5.2 LITER V8. LAST YEAR AT ANNUAL INSECTION AND AGAIN THIS YEAR AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. *AK
Mileage: 58,500
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF BALL JOINT ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4 BY 4. WITH THE 5.2 LITER V8. LAST YEAR AT ANNUAL INSECTION AND AGAIN THIS YEAR AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. *AK
Mileage: 58,500
BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF BALL JOINT ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4 BY 4. WITH THE 5.2 LITER V8. LAST YEAR AT ANNUAL INSECTION AND AGAIN THIS YEAR AT ANNUAL INSPECTION. *AK
Mileage: 58,500
EXCESSIVE ENGINE KNOCK.PPER BALL JOINT FAILURE.NADEQUATE HEADLIGHT PROJECTION ON LOW BEAM. *AK
Mileage: 71,739
EXCESSIVE ENGINE KNOCK.PPER BALL JOINT FAILURE.NADEQUATE HEADLIGHT PROJECTION ON LOW BEAM. *AK
Mileage: 71,739
EXCESSIVE ENGINE KNOCK.PPER BALL JOINT FAILURE.NADEQUATE HEADLIGHT PROJECTION ON LOW BEAM. *AK
Mileage: 71,739
EXCESSIVE ENGINE KNOCK.PPER BALL JOINT FAILURE.NADEQUATE HEADLIGHT PROJECTION ON LOW BEAM. *AK
Mileage: 71,739
EXCESSIVE ENGINE KNOCK.PPER BALL JOINT FAILURE.NADEQUATE HEADLIGHT PROJECTION ON LOW BEAM. *AK
Mileage: 71,739
OWN A 19'99 DAKOTA EXT CAB 4X4, 5.2L. 52K MILES. UPON INSPECTION OF BALL JOINTS THERE IS STARTING TO BE SOME LOOSNESS, BUT ARE STILL WITHIN SPEC. THERE IS UNUSAL NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, INDICATING SOME TYPE OF LOOSENESS. ALL 4 JOINTS ARE LEAKING GREASE INDICATING FAIL...
Mileage: 52,300
OWN A 19'99 DAKOTA EXT CAB 4X4, 5.2L. 52K MILES. UPON INSPECTION OF BALL JOINTS THERE IS STARTING TO BE SOME LOOSNESS, BUT ARE STILL WITHIN SPEC. THERE IS UNUSAL NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, INDICATING SOME TYPE OF LOOSENESS. ALL 4 JOINTS ARE LEAKING GREASE INDICATING FAIL...
Mileage: 52,300
OWN A 19'99 DAKOTA EXT CAB 4X4, 5.2L. 52K MILES. UPON INSPECTION OF BALL JOINTS THERE IS STARTING TO BE SOME LOOSNESS, BUT ARE STILL WITHIN SPEC. THERE IS UNUSAL NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, INDICATING SOME TYPE OF LOOSENESS. ALL 4 JOINTS ARE LEAKING GREASE INDICATING FAIL...
Mileage: 52,300
PULSATING, SHAKING IN BRAKE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AND PADS NUMEROUS TIMES. PADS AND ROTORS NEVER SEEM TO LAST AS LONG AS THEY SHOULD. I HAVE REPLACED MY STOCK ROTORS WITH CROSS DRILLED ROTORS, AND THAT SEEMED TO HELP FOR A LITTLE WHILE. EVENTUALLY THEY WARPED AS WELL. *AK
PULSATING, SHAKING IN BRAKE. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AND PADS NUMEROUS TIMES. PADS AND ROTORS NEVER SEEM TO LAST AS LONG AS THEY SHOULD. I HAVE REPLACED MY STOCK ROTORS WITH CROSS DRILLED ROTORS, AND THAT SEEMED TO HELP FOR A LITTLE WHILE. EVENTUALLY THEY WARPED AS WELL. *AK
WHILE DRIVING, THE CONSUMER HEARD POPPING SOUNDS COMING FROM THE WHEEL AREA. DURING AN INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN. *AK *SC *JB
Mileage: 54,000
BALL JOINT FAILURE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *LA
BALL JOINT FAILURE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *LA
FAILING/LOSE BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. *LA
Mileage: 65,000
FAILING/LOSE BALL JOINTS ON 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. *LA
Mileage: 65,000
BRAKE PEDAL BROKE WHEN THE SUV APPLIED HIS BRAKE HARD TO STOP FOR THE PICKUP IN FRONT OF HIM. I WAS BEHIND HIM ABOUT 4 TO 5 CAR LENGTHS GOING BETWEEN 40 TO 45 MPH, I HIT THE BRAKES THEY WORKED FOR A SPLIT SECOND AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I REAR ENDED THE SUV. THE ACCIDENT CAUSED ABOUT $3500 D...
Mileage: 73,000
COMPUTER CONTROLS, LOUD SPARK KNOCK UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION, UPDATED OSFTWARE ON PCM EXHAUST/EMISSION, LOUD POPPING SOUNDS (BAD CONVERTER) SUSPENSION, LOUD POPPING FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE UPON SHIFTING, BRAKING, EXITING AND ENTERING VEHICLE, REPL RIGHT UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS, ALIGNMENT
Mileage: 72,000
COMPUTER CONTROLS, LOUD SPARK KNOCK UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION, UPDATED OSFTWARE ON PCM EXHAUST/EMISSION, LOUD POPPING SOUNDS (BAD CONVERTER) SUSPENSION, LOUD POPPING FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE UPON SHIFTING, BRAKING, EXITING AND ENTERING VEHICLE, REPL RIGHT UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS, ALIGNMENT
Mileage: 72,000
COMPUTER CONTROLS, LOUD SPARK KNOCK UNDER MODERATE ACCELERATION, UPDATED OSFTWARE ON PCM EXHAUST/EMISSION, LOUD POPPING SOUNDS (BAD CONVERTER) SUSPENSION, LOUD POPPING FROM RIGHT FRONT SIDE UPON SHIFTING, BRAKING, EXITING AND ENTERING VEHICLE, REPL RIGHT UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS, ALIGNMENT
Mileage: 72,000
PAINT ON TOP OF CAB IS PEALING. DODGE TOLD ME THAT THEY WOULD PAY 50% OF $400.00 I FEEL THAT THIS IS WRONG. THEY ALSO SAID THAT THIS IS A RARE PROBLEM. ALMOST ALL DAKOTA HAVE THIS PROBLEM. THIS IS A BOLD LIE. I WOULD LIKE TO FIGHT THIS.
Mileage: 45,000
I HAVE EXPERIENCED CLANKING AND FRONT END JUMPING WHEN MAKING TURNS IN THE FRONT END OF MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THIS WAS PRESENTED, WHICH WAS ADRESSED BY ROTATING AND BALANCING THE FRONT AND BACK TIRES COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS MY UPPER BALL JOINTS IN MY SUSPENSION !!!!!!!! DUE TO THE MILAGE PUT ON MY...
I HAVE EXPERIENCED CLANKING AND FRONT END JUMPING WHEN MAKING TURNS IN THE FRONT END OF MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THIS WAS PRESENTED, WHICH WAS ADRESSED BY ROTATING AND BALANCING THE FRONT AND BACK TIRES COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS MY UPPER BALL JOINTS IN MY SUSPENSION !!!!!!!! DUE TO THE MILAGE PUT ON MY...
I HAVE EXPERIENCED CLANKING AND FRONT END JUMPING WHEN MAKING TURNS IN THE FRONT END OF MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THIS WAS PRESENTED, WHICH WAS ADRESSED BY ROTATING AND BALANCING THE FRONT AND BACK TIRES COME TO FIND OUT IT WAS MY UPPER BALL JOINTS IN MY SUSPENSION !!!!!!!! DUE TO THE MILAGE PUT ON MY...
IN SEPTEMBER OF 2003 THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION BEGAN MAKING CREAKING SOUNDS ANYTIME THE TRUCK WENT OVER A BUMP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TURNED FULLY TO THE LEFT, THE RIGHT FRONT SUSPENSION MAKE A LOUD CLUNCH SOUND JUST PRIOR TO HITTING THE WHEEL TURN STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS LOOKED AT BY AN INDEPENDEN...
Mileage: 70,839
EVERY TIME I USED THE LIGHTER THE FUSE WOULD BLOW, MY RADIO WOULD FAIL AND I WOULD HAVE TROUBLES WITH MY WIPERS. I CHECKED ALL FUSES AND DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND ONCE IN A WHILE IF I CLICK MY HIGH BEAMS ON AND OFF THE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL EVENTUALLY COM...
Mileage: 62,000
EVERY TIME I USED THE LIGHTER THE FUSE WOULD BLOW, MY RADIO WOULD FAIL AND I WOULD HAVE TROUBLES WITH MY WIPERS. I CHECKED ALL FUSES AND DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND ONCE IN A WHILE IF I CLICK MY HIGH BEAMS ON AND OFF THE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL EVENTUALLY COM...
Mileage: 62,000
EVERY TIME I USED THE LIGHTER THE FUSE WOULD BLOW, MY RADIO WOULD FAIL AND I WOULD HAVE TROUBLES WITH MY WIPERS. I CHECKED ALL FUSES AND DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND ONCE IN A WHILE IF I CLICK MY HIGH BEAMS ON AND OFF THE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL EVENTUALLY COM...
Mileage: 62,000
EVERY TIME I USED THE LIGHTER THE FUSE WOULD BLOW, MY RADIO WOULD FAIL AND I WOULD HAVE TROUBLES WITH MY WIPERS. I CHECKED ALL FUSES AND DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND ONCE IN A WHILE IF I CLICK MY HIGH BEAMS ON AND OFF THE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL EVENTUALLY COM...
Mileage: 62,000
EVERY TIME I USED THE LIGHTER THE FUSE WOULD BLOW, MY RADIO WOULD FAIL AND I WOULD HAVE TROUBLES WITH MY WIPERS. I CHECKED ALL FUSES AND DIDN'T FIND A PROBLEM. ALL OF A SUDDEN MY HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT AND ONCE IN A WHILE IF I CLICK MY HIGH BEAMS ON AND OFF THE DRIVING HEADLIGHTS WILL EVENTUALLY COM...
Mileage: 62,000
I RECENTLY HAD MY TRUCK IN FOR PRE-WINTER MAINTENANCE CHECK, MY MECHANIC SAID THREE OUT OF THE FOUR BALL JOINTS ARE BAD AND NEED REPLACING. ALSO, WHEN I DO HAVE THEM REPLACED I MAY AS WELL DO ALL FOUR BECAUSE HE HAS SEEN "A LOT" OF DAKOTAS WITH BALL JOINTS GOING BAD. I WAS TOLD THAT IT WOULD COST ...
THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF VEHICLE TO SLAM VIOLENTLY TO THE GROUND. THE RACK AND PINION WAS DAMAGED AS A RESULT. STEERING ALIGNMENT WAS GREATLY AFFECTED AS WELL. FRONT BUMPER WAS ALSO DAMAGED. I UNDERSTAND THAT THESE BALL JOINTS ARE A G...
Mileage: 67,800
WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINTS AND STABILIZER BUSHINGS WERE WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO REPLACED. *AK *JB
Mileage: 34,000
WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE LOWER RIGHT BALL JOINTS AND STABILIZER BUSHINGS WERE WORN OUT AND NEEDED TO REPLACED. *AK *JB
Mileage: 34,000
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM REAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM REAR. TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ANALYSIS, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 29,985 MILES. I BOUGHT IT NEW. THE BALL JOINTS ARE IN BAD SHAPE. THE DEALER (RUSSELL DODGE - NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP) SAYS THEY EXPECT A RECALL TO OCCUR ON THIS AS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME TO WAIT. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY. I ...
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 29,985 MILES. I BOUGHT IT NEW. THE BALL JOINTS ARE IN BAD SHAPE. THE DEALER (RUSSELL DODGE - NOW UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP) SAYS THEY EXPECT A RECALL TO OCCUR ON THIS AS THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. BUT THEY KEEP TELLING ME TO WAIT. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT MY SAFETY. I ...
THREE OF THE FOUR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY '99 DAKOTA R/T HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING TWO CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND THE FRONT TWO TIRES TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF REPLACEMENT.
Mileage: 50,000
THREE OF THE FOUR UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON MY '99 DAKOTA R/T HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED CAUSING TWO CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS AND THE FRONT TWO TIRES TO WEAR TO THE POINT OF REPLACEMENT.
Mileage: 50,000
FOLLOWING A NEWS REPORT DOCUMENTING UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE IN DODGE PRODUCTS, WE HAD OUR 1999 DODGE DAKOTA INSPECTED. IT HAS BEEN FOUND THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE COMPLETELY ERODED AND NEEDED IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT.
Mileage: 47,000
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WITH BAD BALL JOINTS. THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WITH ONLY 52,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. IT IS DRIVEN ON PAVED ROADS 98% OF THE TIME AND NEVER OFF ROAD. THIS IS A SAFETY PROBLEM. THE TRUCK WAS BUILT WITHOUT A WAY TO GREASE THE JOINTS.. A MAJOR ERROR. SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE...
Mileage: 54,000
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA NEEDED BALL JOINTS AND NUMEROUS OTHER FRONT END AND STEERING COMPONENTS AT ONLY 30000 MILES. IN MY OPINION, THIS WAS DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION BECAUSE THERE ARE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON MY TRUCK'S BALL JOINTS. IF I HAD NOT CAUGHT THIS IN TIME, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED WHEN MY ...
Mileage: 30,000
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA NEEDED BALL JOINTS AND NUMEROUS OTHER FRONT END AND STEERING COMPONENTS AT ONLY 30000 MILES. IN MY OPINION, THIS WAS DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION BECAUSE THERE ARE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON MY TRUCK'S BALL JOINTS. IF I HAD NOT CAUGHT THIS IN TIME, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED WHEN MY ...
Mileage: 30,000
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA NEEDED BALL JOINTS AND NUMEROUS OTHER FRONT END AND STEERING COMPONENTS AT ONLY 30000 MILES. IN MY OPINION, THIS WAS DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION BECAUSE THERE ARE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON MY TRUCK'S BALL JOINTS. IF I HAD NOT CAUGHT THIS IN TIME, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED WHEN MY ...
Mileage: 30,000
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA NEEDED BALL JOINTS AND NUMEROUS OTHER FRONT END AND STEERING COMPONENTS AT ONLY 30000 MILES. IN MY OPINION, THIS WAS DUE TO A LACK OF LUBRICATION BECAUSE THERE ARE NO GREASE FITTINGS ON MY TRUCK'S BALL JOINTS. IF I HAD NOT CAUGHT THIS IN TIME, I COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED WHEN MY ...
Mileage: 30,000
THE EARLY WEAR OUT OF THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. IT WAS NOTICED THREE YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT THE 4X4 TRUCK WHEN I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON IT. THE SEARS MECHANIC SAID HE COULD NOT ALIGN THE TIRES BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE SO BAD THEY NEEDED RELPLACED. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER TO HAVE...
THE EARLY WEAR OUT OF THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. IT WAS NOTICED THREE YEARS AFTER I BOUGHT THE 4X4 TRUCK WHEN I HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON IT. THE SEARS MECHANIC SAID HE COULD NOT ALIGN THE TIRES BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE SO BAD THEY NEEDED RELPLACED. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER TO HAVE...
THE BALL JOINTS IN MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER AND LOWER BOTH SIDES, ARE WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS 70,000 MILES AND SHOULD NOT NEED THIS APPROXIMATELY $1,000.00 REPAIR. THE REASON THEY WEAR OUT SO FAST IS THAT THERE ARE NOT GREASE FITTINGS, AND THE PART CAN'T BE PROPERLY LUBR...
Mileage: 70,000
THE UPPER SUSPENSION ARM ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT (5.2L MANUAL TRANSMISSION) RAPT A HOLE IN THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE HOSE, CAUSING TOTAL BRAKING FAILURE. THIS FAILURE HAPPENED IN A PARKING LOT ON THE GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS. *LA
Mileage: 59,752
I NOTICED A SLIGHT SQUEAK COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL ON OR AROUND THE FIRST OF DECEMBER. AS THE SQUEAK BEGAN TO GET MORE PRONOUNCED I FIGURED I SHOULD CHECK FOR WORN OR DAMAGED SUSPENTION PARTS. NOT LONG AFTER THIS THOUGHT I SAW THE REPORT ON CBS REGUARDING THE INVESTIGATION OF THE UPPER BALL ...
Mileage: 34,500
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT PREMATURE WEAR
Mileage: 38,000
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT PREMATURE WEAR
Mileage: 38,000
I RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE THE LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDE OF TRUCK REPLACED. ONE OF THE BALL JOINTS WAS COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED. THE OTHER WAS WELL ON ITS WAY TO THE SAME. I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW AND HAVE A DOCUMENTED RECORD OF REGULAR MAINTENANCE THAT I HAVE HAD PERFORMED. I AM REPORTING THIS TO YO...
Mileage: 85,000
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK *MR
Mileage: 24,932
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4 AND I NEEDED TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) AND TIE RODS REPLACED AT 67,000 MILES. I FOUND OUT THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE I WAS HAVING BRAND NEW TIRES INSTALLED, AND WHEN NEW TIRES ARE INSTALLED I FIGURED IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET AN ALIGNME...
Mileage: 67,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4 AND I NEEDED TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) AND TIE RODS REPLACED AT 67,000 MILES. I FOUND OUT THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE I WAS HAVING BRAND NEW TIRES INSTALLED, AND WHEN NEW TIRES ARE INSTALLED I FIGURED IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET AN ALIGNME...
Mileage: 67,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4 AND I NEEDED TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) AND TIE RODS REPLACED AT 67,000 MILES. I FOUND OUT THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE I WAS HAVING BRAND NEW TIRES INSTALLED, AND WHEN NEW TIRES ARE INSTALLED I FIGURED IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET AN ALIGNME...
Mileage: 67,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4 AND I NEEDED TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) AND TIE RODS REPLACED AT 67,000 MILES. I FOUND OUT THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE I WAS HAVING BRAND NEW TIRES INSTALLED, AND WHEN NEW TIRES ARE INSTALLED I FIGURED IT WOULD BE GOOD TO GET AN ALIGNME...
Mileage: 67,000
WHILE DRIVING A NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE, AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT. DEALER DETERMINED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND REPLACED THEM. *AK
Mileage: 54,000
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA WITH 55,000 MILES. I RECENTLY HAD TO HAVE NEARLY THE ENTIRE FRONT END FIXED DUE TO INFERIOR PARTS. AT TWO DIFFERENT AUTO SHOPS I WAS TOLD THAT I AM EXTREMELY LUCKY THAT MY WHEELS DID NOT FALL OFF WHILE DRIVING. I NEEDED 4 NEW SHOCKS, TWO NEW TIE ROD ENDS, AND MY BALL JOI...
WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT ACCORDING TO ABC NEWS AND MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE THAT DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURES.*AK
WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT ACCORDING TO ABC NEWS AND MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCE THAT DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS ARE ALSO EXPERIENCING PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURES.*AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. *AK
Mileage: 44,000
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. *AK
Mileage: 44,000
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE NEED TO BE REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK
Mileage: 38,880
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP FOR REGULAR MAINTENANCE, AND THE TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE NEED TO BE REPLACE THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER AND THE LOWER BALL JOINT. *AK
Mileage: 38,880
DURING A VEHICLE INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SCC *JB
Mileage: 74,726
WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT SERVICED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE TRUCK. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE IT SERVICED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4 THAT HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE LOWER FRONT TIE ROD WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD TO GET THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BY TIME BUT NOT THE MILEAGE. WITH THIS INCIDENT, ...
Mileage: 32,000
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 4X4 THAT HAD 32,000 MILES ON IT WHEN THE LOWER FRONT TIE ROD WENT OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. I HAD TO GET THE INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE VEHICLE IS OUT OF WARRANTY BY TIME BUT NOT THE MILEAGE. WITH THIS INCIDENT, ...
Mileage: 32,000
I WAS DRIVING MY 1999 2WD DODGE DAKOTA ABOUT 5MPH WHEN THE DRIVE PINION GEAR SHAFT THAT GOES INTO THE REAR END SNAPPED CLEAN INTO TWO PIECES. IT CAUSED THE DRIVELINE TO FALL AND SPIN HITTING THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TRUCK INCLUDING THE GAS TANK AND CAUSED THE REAR WHEELS TO LOCKUP AND STOP TURNING. (GOO...
ON 11/21/01 I TOOK MY DAKOTA IN TO CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. I USUALLY GO TO LEE AUTO MALL. I WAS IN A HURRY TO GET THE TRUCK INSPECTED SO I WENT TO CUMBERLAND GARAGE. I CAME UPON A REPAIR ORDER FROM CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE. ASIDE FROM SOME MINOR REPAIRS THEY HAD LISTED BOTH UPPER BALL J...
ON 11/21/01 I TOOK MY DAKOTA IN TO CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. I USUALLY GO TO LEE AUTO MALL. I WAS IN A HURRY TO GET THE TRUCK INSPECTED SO I WENT TO CUMBERLAND GARAGE. I CAME UPON A REPAIR ORDER FROM CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE. ASIDE FROM SOME MINOR REPAIRS THEY HAD LISTED BOTH UPPER BALL J...
ON 11/21/01 I TOOK MY DAKOTA IN TO CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. I USUALLY GO TO LEE AUTO MALL. I WAS IN A HURRY TO GET THE TRUCK INSPECTED SO I WENT TO CUMBERLAND GARAGE. I CAME UPON A REPAIR ORDER FROM CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE. ASIDE FROM SOME MINOR REPAIRS THEY HAD LISTED BOTH UPPER BALL J...
ON 11/21/01 I TOOK MY DAKOTA IN TO CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. I USUALLY GO TO LEE AUTO MALL. I WAS IN A HURRY TO GET THE TRUCK INSPECTED SO I WENT TO CUMBERLAND GARAGE. I CAME UPON A REPAIR ORDER FROM CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE. ASIDE FROM SOME MINOR REPAIRS THEY HAD LISTED BOTH UPPER BALL J...
ON 11/21/01 I TOOK MY DAKOTA IN TO CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. I USUALLY GO TO LEE AUTO MALL. I WAS IN A HURRY TO GET THE TRUCK INSPECTED SO I WENT TO CUMBERLAND GARAGE. I CAME UPON A REPAIR ORDER FROM CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE. ASIDE FROM SOME MINOR REPAIRS THEY HAD LISTED BOTH UPPER BALL J...
ON 11/21/01 I TOOK MY DAKOTA IN TO CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE FOR INSPECTION. I USUALLY GO TO LEE AUTO MALL. I WAS IN A HURRY TO GET THE TRUCK INSPECTED SO I WENT TO CUMBERLAND GARAGE. I CAME UPON A REPAIR ORDER FROM CUMBERLAND AVE. GARAGE. ASIDE FROM SOME MINOR REPAIRS THEY HAD LISTED BOTH UPPER BALL J...
THE WATER PUMP STOPPED OPERATING, FOR THE THIRD TIME, WHILE DRIVING. THE THERMOSTAT HAD BROKE AND CAUSED THE SEAL TO THE PUMP TO BREAK. TAKING VEHICLE TO DEALER. MECHANIC WILL CHECK ON CAUSE OF BROKEN WATER PUMP. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB
Mileage: 44,000
LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE BEFORE 30,000 MILES. NOW AT 115,000 MILES BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. DODGE FIXED THIS TO REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARMS WITH NEW. $1800.OO REPAIR. IS THIS GOING TO BE A RECALL LIKE THE OTHER DURANGO'S? *LA
Mileage: 115,000
LEFT FRONT CONTROL ARM DEFECTIVE BEFORE 30,000 MILES. NOW AT 115,000 MILES BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. DODGE FIXED THIS TO REPLACE ALL CONTROL ARMS WITH NEW. $1800.OO REPAIR. IS THIS GOING TO BE A RECALL LIKE THE OTHER DURANGO'S? *LA
Mileage: 115,000
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT . AFTER THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER. ALSO, THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT GEAR BOX HAD A HOLE IN IT. THERE WAS A 2 INCH PIECE OF A BOLT THAT WAS KNOCKED OUT...
Mileage: 55,748
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT . AFTER THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER. ALSO, THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT GEAR BOX HAD A HOLE IN IT. THERE WAS A 2 INCH PIECE OF A BOLT THAT WAS KNOCKED OUT...
Mileage: 55,748
CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY, THE POWER STEERING FAILED, WHICH ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT . AFTER THE POWER STEERING MALFUNCTIONED, THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER. ALSO, THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THAT GEAR BOX HAD A HOLE IN IT. THERE WAS A 2 INCH PIECE OF A BOLT THAT WAS KNOCKED OUT...
Mileage: 55,748
DEALER REPLACED TWICE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, ALSO, THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS PEFORMED: REPLACEMENT OF TRANSFER CASE, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, WHEEL BEARINGS, RIGHT HUB...
Mileage: 118,000
DEALER REPLACED TWICE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, ALSO, THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS PEFORMED: REPLACEMENT OF TRANSFER CASE, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, WHEEL BEARINGS, RIGHT HUB...
Mileage: 118,000
DEALER REPLACED TWICE BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, ALSO, THE TRANSFER CASE WAS REPLACED. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *PH 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAD THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS PEFORMED: REPLACEMENT OF TRANSFER CASE, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, WHEEL BEARINGS, RIGHT HUB...
Mileage: 118,000
DODGE DAKOTA TOP PAINT WEARING OFF AND BACK WINDSHIELD LEAKING 1999 CLUB CAB
STARTER SHORTED AND CAUSED A FIRE ON THE WIRING FROM BATTERY TO STARTER
1999 DODGE DAKOTA SLT 4WD. ROUTINE STATE INSPECTION REVEALED FRONT BALL JOINTS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND PLAY. FAILED NEW HAMPSHIRE INSPECTION[SAFETY RELATED ITEM:CONTROL] ONLY 54K MILES. BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND ALIGNMENT COMPLETED AT SULLIVAN TIRE INC. MANAGER REVEALED HE HAD DONE ANOTHER DAKOTA AND...
Mileage: 53,000
WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING CORNERS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER, THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *AK
Mileage: 49,900
REQUESTING FURTHER INFO ON DOGE "DURANGO/ DAKOTA" INVESTIGATION ON UPPER BALL JOINT PROBLEM. I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA AND EXPERIENCE FRONT END SQUEAKING, EXCESSIVE ABNORMAL FRONT TIRE WEAR, AND BANGING WHEN GOING OVER A BUMP OR TURNING A SHARP CORNER{GOING ON A YEAR NOW}. I HAVE PRESENTED THIS PROB...
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. I RECENTLY HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON. THE DEALER SAID HE COULDN'T ALIGN THE FRONT END BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) WERE TOO WORN. THE TRUCK HAS 85000 MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES. CONSIDERING THE TV STORY ON DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS, THOUGHT I'D LET YOU KNOW. *LA
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. I RECENTLY HAD NEW TIRES PUT ON. THE DEALER SAID HE COULDN'T ALIGN THE FRONT END BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS (UPPER AND LOWER) WERE TOO WORN. THE TRUCK HAS 85000 MOSTLY HIGHWAY MILES. CONSIDERING THE TV STORY ON DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS, THOUGHT I'D LET YOU KNOW. *LA
I HAD MY CATALYTIC CONVERTER GO OUT. TOOK OUT THE MUFFLER AND BURNED OUT THE CLUTCH PLATEWELL AFTER THAT THE TRUCKS WENT TO HELL THEN THE OIL PUMP WENT OUT NOW ABOUT 8 MONTHS LATER MY TRUCK LOST ALL OIL PRESSURE NOW THEY SAY IF I DONT PROVE ENOUGH OIL CHANGES OVER THE LAST 4 YEARS THEY ARENT GOING T...
Mileage: 70,000
UNSAFE "GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST" TIRES. THIS MORNING IN A LIGHT DRIZZLE WITH THE ROAD GETTING WET BUT NOT PUDDLED, MY SON AND I WHILE DRIVING WITH IN THE SPEED LIMIT AND MAKING A 90 DEGREE TURN SLID INTO THE OPPOSITE LANE, LUCKILY NO ONE WAS COMING IN THAT LANE. THIS WAS THE TWELFTH TIME THAT I HAVE S...
NORTHTOWN DODGE OF TONAWANDA ,2020 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, TONAWANDA,NY TEL#7166927200, TOLD ME THE SQUEAK IN MY '99 DODGE DAKOTA (53,372 MILES) WAS THE FAILURE OF BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THEY CHARGED ME A TOTAL OF $1,870.00 FOR THE JOB IN JULY '03. $1,048 WAS FOR PARTS ALONE. THEY INSISTED TH...
Mileage: 53,375
NORTHTOWN DODGE OF TONAWANDA ,2020 NIAGARA FALLS BLVD, TONAWANDA,NY TEL#7166927200, TOLD ME THE SQUEAK IN MY '99 DODGE DAKOTA (53,372 MILES) WAS THE FAILURE OF BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THEY CHARGED ME A TOTAL OF $1,870.00 FOR THE JOB IN JULY '03. $1,048 WAS FOR PARTS ALONE. THEY INSISTED TH...
Mileage: 53,375
PREMATURE WEAR OF BALL JOINTS IN MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAT 48000 ON IT AND WAS TOLD WHEN I WENT FOR AN ALIGNMENT THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT. SHOULDN'T BE WEARING OUT SO SOON. HAVE NOT REPLACED YET, DEALER MECHANIC CLAIMS HE HAS SEEN QUITE A FEW OF THESE.*AK
Mileage: 48,000
PREMATURE WEAR OF BALL JOINTS IN MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAT 48000 ON IT AND WAS TOLD WHEN I WENT FOR AN ALIGNMENT THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING OUT. SHOULDN'T BE WEARING OUT SO SOON. HAVE NOT REPLACED YET, DEALER MECHANIC CLAIMS HE HAS SEEN QUITE A FEW OF THESE.*AK
Mileage: 48,000
OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD. BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM GOING BAD. VEHICLE HAS 56,000 MILES. NOTICED NOISE ARISING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AND LOOSENING AT AROUND 40,000 MILES, BUT DID NOT KNOW TILL AROUND 53,000 MILES WHEN A MECHANIC BROUGHT IT TO MY ATTENTION WHILE IT WAS AT AN ALIGNMENT SHOP. THES...
Mileage: 38,000
OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD. BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM GOING BAD. VEHICLE HAS 56,000 MILES. NOTICED NOISE ARISING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AND LOOSENING AT AROUND 40,000 MILES, BUT DID NOT KNOW TILL AROUND 53,000 MILES WHEN A MECHANIC BROUGHT IT TO MY ATTENTION WHILE IT WAS AT AN ALIGNMENT SHOP. THES...
Mileage: 38,000
OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD. BALL JOINTS AND IDLER ARM GOING BAD. VEHICLE HAS 56,000 MILES. NOTICED NOISE ARISING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION AND LOOSENING AT AROUND 40,000 MILES, BUT DID NOT KNOW TILL AROUND 53,000 MILES WHEN A MECHANIC BROUGHT IT TO MY ATTENTION WHILE IT WAS AT AN ALIGNMENT SHOP. THES...
Mileage: 38,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD 71500 MILES. NOTIFIED BY MECHANIC THAT I NEED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS, BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. TOOK IT IN FOR UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR THAT HAS OCCURRED SINCE 40,000 MILES. MECHANIC WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH DAKOTAS. SAID HE HAS SEEN MANY L...
Mileage: 40,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD 71500 MILES. NOTIFIED BY MECHANIC THAT I NEED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS, BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. TOOK IT IN FOR UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR THAT HAS OCCURRED SINCE 40,000 MILES. MECHANIC WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH DAKOTAS. SAID HE HAS SEEN MANY L...
Mileage: 40,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD 71500 MILES. NOTIFIED BY MECHANIC THAT I NEED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS, BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AND BOTH TIE ROD ENDS REPLACED. TOOK IT IN FOR UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR THAT HAS OCCURRED SINCE 40,000 MILES. MECHANIC WAS VERY FAMILIAR WITH THIS PROBLEM WITH DAKOTAS. SAID HE HAS SEEN MANY L...
Mileage: 40,000
UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINT FAILED. VEHICLE HAD 65684 MILES.*AK
Mileage: 65,684
1999 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK
Mileage: 36,000
'99 DODGE DAKOTA, CLUB CAB, 4WD, JUST TURNED 100,000 MILES, HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. BALL JOINTS WERE FIRST REPLACED AT 60,000 MILES WITH OEM PARTS, BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED A SECOND TIME AT 90,000 WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS. VEHICLE IS USED ONLY ON PAVED ROA...
'99 DODGE DAKOTA, CLUB CAB, 4WD, JUST TURNED 100,000 MILES, HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED TWICE SINCE I HAVE OWNED IT. BALL JOINTS WERE FIRST REPLACED AT 60,000 MILES WITH OEM PARTS, BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED A SECOND TIME AT 90,000 WITH AFTERMARKET PARTS. VEHICLE IS USED ONLY ON PAVED ROA...
CONSUMER HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT LEAST 6 TIMES. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC DID NOT TELL CONSUMER WHY BALL JOINTS CONTINUALLY FAILED. *AK 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED SIX TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. CONSUMER WAS NEVER TOLD THE REASON WHY THE BALL JOINTS CO...
Mileage: 50,000
CONSUMER HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT LEAST 6 TIMES. WHEN VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP MECHANIC DID NOT TELL CONSUMER WHY BALL JOINTS CONTINUALLY FAILED. *AK 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAD BALL JOINTS REPLACED SIX TIMES SINCE PURCHASE. CONSUMER WAS NEVER TOLD THE REASON WHY THE BALL JOINTS CO...
Mileage: 50,000
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS AND STUDS BROKEN OFF. FROM WHAT I READ ON THE INTERNET, THIS IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE. *LA
Mileage: 66,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA WIRING PROBLEM. MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS A WIRING PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND CAUSES THE TURN SIGNAL TO FREEZE WHILE AT A LONG LIGHT. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION SINCE IT CAN NOT BE DISENGAGED WITH THE BRAKE, YOU MUST M...
Mileage: 56,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA WIRING PROBLEM. MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS A WIRING PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND CAUSES THE TURN SIGNAL TO FREEZE WHILE AT A LONG LIGHT. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION SINCE IT CAN NOT BE DISENGAGED WITH THE BRAKE, YOU MUST M...
Mileage: 56,000
1999 DODGE DAKOTA WIRING PROBLEM. MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS A WIRING PROBLEM THAT CAUSES THE CRUISE CONTROL TO BE STUCK IN THE ON POSITION AND CAUSES THE TURN SIGNAL TO FREEZE WHILE AT A LONG LIGHT. THE CRUISE CONTROL IS A DANGEROUS SITUATION SINCE IT CAN NOT BE DISENGAGED WITH THE BRAKE, YOU MUST M...
Mileage: 56,000
LOST OF STEERING IN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4, STEERING BOX EXPLODED. CAME WITHIN INCHES OF HAVING AN ACCIDENT. *LA
OIL PRESSURE GAUGE DROPS TO ZERO, WHEN COMING TO A STOP, AFTER RUNNING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN ADDRESSED BY THE DEALER(4) TIMES : REPLACED OIL SENDING UNIT 4-9-01/24,305 MI. ; REPLACED OIL PUMP 8-24-01/28,730 MI. ; CHECKED OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 2-7-03/ 45,478 MI. ; REPLACED OIL PUMP AND...
Mileage: 24,305
MULTIPLE FAILURES OF VEHICLE'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER.*MR *PH *JB THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE CLIMBING STEEP HILLS. *SC
MULTIPLE FAILURES OF VEHICLE'S CATALYTIC CONVERTER.*MR *PH *JB THE ENGINE LIGHT HAD COME ON, THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE HAD BECOME INOPERATIVE AND THE VEHICLE HAD TROUBLE CLIMBING STEEP HILLS. *SC
HAD JUST STARTED VEHICLE AND IT WAS MOVING WHEN ANOTHER VEHICLE HIT THE RIGHT CENTER OF CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP TO HAVE MECHANIC CHECK AIR BAGS NON-DEPLOYMENT.*AK
Mileage: 101,988
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS LOOSENED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Mileage: 61,000
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS LOOSENED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
Mileage: 61,000
WHILE DRIVING AT 65 MPH AND WITH NO WARNING LEFT REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, CAUSING THE TIRE TO BLOWOUT. CONSUMER HAD TO PULL OVER. MICHELIN , PILOT LTX, SIZE# P/255/55R17 DOT# UNKNOWN. DEALER HAD BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
THE CONSUMER STATED THE ENGINE STARTED TO KNOCK ON ACCELERATION, THEN HE NOTICED THE OIL CONSUMPTION STARTED TO GO UP. IT WAS CONFIRMED THE PLENUM SEAL LEAKED. *AK *JB
Mileage: 12,500
THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. *AK *TS *JB
Mileage: 11,350
THE CONSUMER STATED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE FAILURE. *AK *TS *JB
Mileage: 11,350
I TOOK MY TRUCK IN BECAUSE THE OIL PRESSURE WAS INTERMITTENTLY DROPPING TO 0 THEN BACK UP TO 40. THE DEALER PERFORMED MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL TESTS BEFORE GOING TO THE PROBLEM. I DONT FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE TESTS DONE WHEN THE OIL PUMP HAS A KNOWN PROBLEM POSTED ALL OVER THE CONSUMER AFFAI...
Mileage: 83,900
CONUMEER HEARD A NOISE WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
CONUMEER HEARD A NOISE WHILE TRAVELING. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, TECHNICIAN NOTICED BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK
UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 28,000,FRONT BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED 47,000.NOW SURGING IN CRUISE CONTROL. *AK
UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 28,000,FRONT BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED 47,000.NOW SURGING IN CRUISE CONTROL. *AK
UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 28,000,FRONT BEARINGS AND HUB ASSEMBLY FAILED 47,000.NOW SURGING IN CRUISE CONTROL. *AK
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE KEEP ROLLING. CONSUMER PUMP BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, THEN THE "ANTI-LOCK" AND "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FUNCTIONALITY OF FRONT BRAKES WAS PARTIALLY RESTORED. DEALER DIAGNOSED AND ...
Mileage: 25,000
CONSUMER APPLIED BRAKES WHEN APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE PEDAL WENT ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR AND VEHICLE KEEP ROLLING. CONSUMER PUMP BRAKES SEVERAL TIMES, THEN THE "ANTI-LOCK" AND "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE FUNCTIONALITY OF FRONT BRAKES WAS PARTIALLY RESTORED. DEALER DIAGNOSED AND ...
Mileage: 25,000
THERE WAS A NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR END BOLTS AND OTHER COMPONENTS CAME APART. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEARS AND DIFFERENTIAL. THE ABS SYSTEM ALSO FAILED. *AK *NLM
Mileage: 53,036
THERE WAS A NOISE FROM THE REAR END OF THE VEHICLE. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE REAR END BOLTS AND OTHER COMPONENTS CAME APART. THE DEALER REPLACED THE GEARS AND DIFFERENTIAL. THE ABS SYSTEM ALSO FAILED. *AK *NLM
Mileage: 53,036
THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL ACCIDENT AND NONE OF THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED. *AK *SCC *JB
THE VEHICLES FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY DURING AND ACCIDENT. *MR *CB *NLM
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA.( SAME SUSPENSION AS DURANGO).I WAS ADVISED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS, LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE IDLER ARM WERE SEVERLY WARN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DIASSEMBLING ALL JOINTS DID COME APART. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE HAD 73,778 MILES ON IT. 99 PERCENT ...
Mileage: 73,778
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA.( SAME SUSPENSION AS DURANGO).I WAS ADVISED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS, LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE IDLER ARM WERE SEVERLY WARN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DIASSEMBLING ALL JOINTS DID COME APART. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE HAD 73,778 MILES ON IT. 99 PERCENT ...
Mileage: 73,778
I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA.( SAME SUSPENSION AS DURANGO).I WAS ADVISED BY MY MECHANIC THAT THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS, LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE IDLER ARM WERE SEVERLY WARN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE DIASSEMBLING ALL JOINTS DID COME APART. AT THE TIME THE VEHICLE HAD 73,778 MILES ON IT. 99 PERCENT ...
Mileage: 73,778
1999 DOGE DAKOTA. ONLY 44,000 MILES. NEEDS BOTH FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED WITH ALIGNMENT. BEEN TOLD NUMEROUS DAKOTAS HAVE THIS "PROBLEM"
Mileage: 44,100
1999 DODGE DAKOTA P/U LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED AT 34000 MILES. ON REMOVAL AND INSPECTION THE PART CONTAINED LUBE WHICH HAD BROKEN DOWN AND SOLIDIFIED.THE BALL AND SOCKET WERE BADLY WORN ALMOST TO THE POINT OF SEPARATION. THIS IS A SEALED AND LIFETIME LUBED PART WITH NO PROVISIONS FOR RELUBE.
Mileage: 34,000
VEHICLE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT HAS A FAILURE, THAT CAUSE THE" VEHICLE TO BOUNCE" WHILE DRIVING PER CONSUMER.
Mileage: 43,000
I NOTICE TODAY AN INVESTIGATION BY NHTSA OF COMPLAINTS ON DODGE DURANGO UPPER BALL JOINTS. I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAVE REPLACED SAME AT 48,000 MILES (AT MY OWN EXPENSE). THIS TRUCK IS THE PICKUP VERSION OF THE DURANGO. THE TRUCK STILL EXHIBITS NEGATIVE CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS LOSS OF TRA...
HAD TO REPLACE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS AT APPROXIMATELY 48,000 MILES
Mileage: 48,000
SEEMS LIKE THAT THE PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTA'S AND BRAKE ROTORS IS A NEVER ENDING BATTLE. I REPLACED MY MYSELF BACK IN MARCH AFTER THE DEALER DIDN'T WANT TO ADMIT THAT THEIR IS A PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT DISC ROTORS ON THE DAKOTA'S. I ALSO HAD THE ROTORS TURNED 6 MONTHS PRIOR BEFORE I REPLACED THEM. EV...
Mileage: 62,636
THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DIDN'T PASS AN EMISSION TEST. THE DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE BUT COULD NOT DUPLICATE OR CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *AK *CB *NLM
Mileage: 56,649
THE SEAT BELT LATCHING MECHANISM STOPPED WORKING, IT WILL NOT LATCH ANYMORE. UPON CONTACTING THE LOCAL DEALERSHIPS PARTS DEPARTMENT TO ORDER NEW OEM SEAT BELT LATCH ASSEMBLIES I LEARNED THAT THIS PART FOR THIS TRUCK IS ON A "NATIONAL BACK-ORDER" WITH NO EXPECTED SHIP DATE. THIS SEEMS TO INFER THAT ...
Mileage: 34,000
WHILE DRIVING UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THEY WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE STEERING KNUCKLE. PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
Mileage: 49,000
WHILE DRIVING UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. THEY WERE REPLACED ALONG WITH THE STEERING KNUCKLE. PROBLEM RECURRED.*AK
Mileage: 49,000
INTAKE MANIFOLD IS LEAKING FLUID.*AK
Mileage: 55,000
ON WET OR SLIPPERY ROADS, WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED {REAR ABS] THE FROMT BRAKES LOCK UP AND THE VEHICLE BECOMES UNCONTROLLABLE,WITH THE REAR BRAKES PROVIDING NO ASSISTANCE. VEHICLE TAKEN TO DEALER TWICE AND TOLD BRAKES WERE WORKING TO SPEC.
Mileage: 10,000
CATALYTIC CONVERTER HAS BEEN REPLACE TWICE. NOW WAITING FOR THIRD WHICH IS ON BACK ORDER. *NLM
Mileage: 25,000
BRAKE HAVE SERVICE TWICE AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED TWICE. NOW GOING ON THE THIRD TIME. BRAKE MAKE TO MUCH NOISE AND VIBRATE. *NLM
Mileage: 42,000
IT SEEMS THAT BY READING NUMEROUS ONLINE BBS ABOUT DODGE DAKOTA'S, THE PROBLEMS WITH THE BRAKING PROBLEMS ARE VERY PREVALENT. I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH MY FRONT ROTORS WARPING SINCE ALMOST DAY ONE WITH NO SATISFACTORY ACCOMMODATIONS BY THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT MY NEW TRUCK. THERE N...
Mileage: 12,000
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK *SC
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK *SC
WHILE HIGHWAY DRIVING , THE "CHECK ENGINE" LIGHT CAME ON AND MY ACCELERATION DROPPED 20 MPH WHILE STILL PRESSING ON THE PEDAL. HESITATION ALSO WHILE CLIMBING HILLS. *JB
Mileage: 28,225
WATER PUMP FAILURE, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST LEAK DETECTED, SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, GEAR STICKS FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, ROUGH IDLING, ODOMETER READING FAILURE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS LIT, GAS TANK SENSOR FAILURE (READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL), ...
Mileage: 36,000
WATER PUMP FAILURE, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST LEAK DETECTED, SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, GEAR STICKS FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, ROUGH IDLING, ODOMETER READING FAILURE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS LIT, GAS TANK SENSOR FAILURE (READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL), ...
Mileage: 36,000
WATER PUMP FAILURE, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST LEAK DETECTED, SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, GEAR STICKS FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, ROUGH IDLING, ODOMETER READING FAILURE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS LIT, GAS TANK SENSOR FAILURE (READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL), ...
Mileage: 36,000
WATER PUMP FAILURE, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST LEAK DETECTED, SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, GEAR STICKS FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, ROUGH IDLING, ODOMETER READING FAILURE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS LIT, GAS TANK SENSOR FAILURE (READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL), ...
Mileage: 36,000
WATER PUMP FAILURE, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST LEAK DETECTED, SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, GEAR STICKS FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, ROUGH IDLING, ODOMETER READING FAILURE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS LIT, GAS TANK SENSOR FAILURE (READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL), ...
Mileage: 36,000
WATER PUMP FAILURE, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST LEAK DETECTED, SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, GEAR STICKS FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, ROUGH IDLING, ODOMETER READING FAILURE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS LIT, GAS TANK SENSOR FAILURE (READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL), ...
Mileage: 36,000
WATER PUMP FAILURE, AFTER REPLACEMENT OF CATALYTIC CONVERTER EXHAUST LEAK DETECTED, SLOW SPEED FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, GEAR STICKS FROM 3RD TO 4TH GEAR, ROUGH IDLING, ODOMETER READING FAILURE, ABS LIGHT STAYS ON, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT REMAINS LIT, GAS TANK SENSOR FAILURE (READS EMPTY WHEN TANK IS FULL), ...
Mileage: 36,000
THE DRIVER'S SEAT COLLAPSED BACKWARDS, WHICH CAUSED THE CONSUMER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. *DT *JB
FRONT SUSPENSION, BALL JOINTS.*JB
Mileage: 42,000
RECALL REPAIRS OF FUEL TUBE. FUEL TUBE MISALIGNED DUE TO ISOLATOR CLIP NOT POSITIONED PROPERLY. *AK *JB
ENGINE PINGS OVER 30 MPH, SPEED CONTROL SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, SUSPENSION (SWAY BAR, RACK BUSHINGS, AND CONTROL ARM) NEED TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $700.00. *JB
Mileage: 60,000
ENGINE PINGS OVER 30 MPH, SPEED CONTROL SENSOR HAD TO BE REPLACED, SUSPENSION (SWAY BAR, RACK BUSHINGS, AND CONTROL ARM) NEED TO BE REPLACED TO THE TUNE OF $700.00. *JB
Mileage: 60,000
THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE RUBBER BOOTH ON THE CONTROL ARM WHICH HAD DISINTEGRATED. *JB
Mileage: 32,558
I HAVE REPLACED THE SERPENTINE BELT FIVE TIMES SINCE PURCHASING MY DAKOTA (54,000 MILES) AS A NEW VEHICLE FROM A DODGE DEALERSHIP IN '98. I HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY REASON FOR THE CONSTANT WEARING OF THIS ITEM. IT HAS BECOME A VERY EXPENSIVE MAINTENANCE ITEM.
Mileage: 54,834
I HAD TO REPLACE THE HEATER CORE , $650.00, IN MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 4X4. THIS IS ABSURD SINCE THE VEHICLE MILEAGE IS ONLY 54834 MILES. I CONTACTED DAIMLER CHRYSLER THEY STATED THE FAILURE WAS UNFORTUNATE AND THAT THEY WILL LOG-IN MY COMPLAINT.
Mileage: 54,834
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES' AUTOMACTIC TRANSMISSION STARTED SLIPPING GEARS. THIS RESULTED IN OTHER PARTS IN THE TRANSMISSION BURNING OUT.(PARTS UNKNOWN). THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THIS WAS CAUSED BY THE RUBBER SEALS GOING BAD. THERE IS A TIS BULLETIN FOR THIS PROBLEM. TS
Mileage: 80,000
TRANSMISSION IS SLIPPING. THE TRUCK HAS 47,078 MILES. TOO IT IN AND THEY TOLD ME THAT I NEED AN ENTIRE NEW TRANSMISSION OR THEY COULD REPAIR IT FOR $100.00 LESS THEN A FACTORY REBUILT TRANSMISSION. I DON'T FEEL AS THOUGH A TRANSMISSION SHOULD BE SLIPPING WITH ONLY 47,000 MILES ON IT. THE SERVICE...
Mileage: 46,400
CONSUMER STATES THAT THE MIRRORS ON VEHICLE HAVE A MAJOR BLIND SPOT. *NLM
CONSUMER ADVISED THAT ENGINE HAS FAILED TWICE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER DIAGNOSED BOTH INCIDENTS AS THE OIL PUMP CLOGGING DUE TO OIL BEING TURNED TO SLUDGE. FIRST INCIDENT WAS IN 09/01. 2ND INCIDENT IN 12/02. TS
1999 DODGE DAKOTA R/T PICKUP REAR BRAKES ARE DEFECTIVE. THEY DO NOT HOLD ADEQUATELY. WHEN THE TRUCK IS JACKED UP OFF THE GROUND AND PUT IN GEAR THE REAR BRAKES WILL FAIL TO HOLD THE WHEELS STOPPED ONCE THE ENGINE REACHES APPROXIMATELY 1000 RPM. THEY SHOULD HOLD THE WHEELS UP TO 2600 RPM. THIS CAUSES...
WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO HAVE SERVICED. THE DEALERSHIP INDICATED THAT THE UPPER DRIVER SIDE CONTROL ARM BUSHING WAS GOING OUT. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACES THE PARTS, PROBLEM REACCURED 1000 MILES LAT...
VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER AT 35-40 MPH, NEITHER AIR BAG DEPLOYED. DRIVER SUFFERED BRUISES. DAMAGE TO VEHICLE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME. TS
THE TRANSMISSION WAS DESTROYED DUE TO AN IMPROPERLY INSTALLED CHECK VALVE. THIS STOPPED ALL FLOW TO AND FROM THE TRANSMISSION AND TRANSMISSION FLUID COOLER. *JG
WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION WOULD NOT SHIFT UP TO FOURTH GEAR. CONSUMER CHECKED FLUIDS AND FOUND TRANSMISSION FLUID LOW, ALSO HOT AND BROWN. AFTER ADDING FLUID THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED PROPERLY. THE DEALER STATED TRANSMISSION NEEDED TO BE REBUILT. MR THE FAILURE WAS IN THE ONE WAY VALVE WHICH WA...
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL LETTER FROM THE MANUFACTURER FOUR MONTHS AGO AND DEALER STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PART. CONSUMER CALL EVERY OTHER MONTHS AND DEALER STILLDOES NOT HAVE THE PART. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 50MPH ON HIGHWAY VEHICLE SHUTDOWN. ALSO, WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING STEERING WHEEL WILL LOCK UP. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING, CONSUMER SHIFTED TO DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE AND HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURY, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 5777.00.*AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED WITH ENGINE RUNNING, CONSUMER SHIFTED TO DRIVE INSTEAD OF REVERSE AND HIT A TREE. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURY, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $ 5777.00.*AK
CONSUMER'S VEHICLE HAS SAME PROBLEM WITH SEAT BELTS AS STATED IN RECALL # 01 V 119 000. BUT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK
THE $11,000 IN DAMAGE WAS ALL FRONT-END DAMAGE AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY.*AK
CATALYTIC CONVERTER RATTLING, MAKING NOISE. DEALER REPAIRED UNDER FEDERAL EMMISSIONS WARRANTY, 8 YEARS OR 80,000 MILES.*AK
WE HAVE BEEN TOLD BY MCKINNEY DODGE IN MCKINNEY, TEXAS THAT WE HAVE AN INTAKE LEAK ON OUR MANIFOLD. WE HAVE MADE ARRANGEMENTS WITH OUR MECHANIC TO HAVE THIS FIXED. I WENT TO THE WEST LOOP DODGE IN FT. WORTH AND PICKED UP THE MANIFOLD GASKET KIT FROM THE PARTS DEPARTMENT. UPON READING THE INSERT I...
BOTH REAR AXLES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE NOTIFIED. . FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
GOT AN ABS WARNING LAMP (STAYED LIT) ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL WHEN I STARTED THE CAR. WHEN I DROVE DOWN THE ROAD, THE SPEEDOMETER DIDN'T WORK. I TROUBLESHOT THE PROBLEM MYSELF AND CORRECTED IT. THE SPEED SENSOR, MOUNTED IN THE REAR END, WAS BAD (READ "OPEN" WITH AN OHMMETER). I PURCHASED A NEW SE...
WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED; HOWEVER, RECOMMENDED TO SERVICE THE VEHICLE.*AK
LEFT REAR SPRING IS LOOSE, CAUSING CONSUMERTO HAVE PROBLEMS WITH AXLE. COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK
MANUFACTOR DATE OF THE TIRE IS 2400, ALL TIRES FAILING AT THE OUTSIDE ONE QUARTER AWAY FROM THE BEAD AND IT LOOKS LIKE DRY ROT AND THE CRACK IS ABOUT ONE EIGHT INCH DEEP. *AK
STARTING THE IGNITION WITHOUT WARNING THERE WAS AN EXPLOSION UNDER THE HOOD. MECHANIC STATED BATTERY EXPLODED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED; HOWEVER, COULD NOT EXPLAIN WHY PROBLEM OCCURRED.*AK
HAS A BLIND SPOT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE THAT CAUSED A VEHICLE CRASH.*AK THERE IS ALSO A BLIND SPOT ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE MIRRORS ARE TOO LARGE AND CAUSE A BLIND SPOT. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME AN ACCIDENT HAS OCCURED DUE TO THIS BLIND SPOT. *JG
IT SEEMS MY FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS ARE WARPED CAUSING SEVERE PULSATING, SHAKING AND VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING MORE SEVERE NOW EACH MONTH. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROGRSSED TO A POINT NOW THAT I NOTICED THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS BR...
IT SEEMS MY FRONT BRAKE ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS ARE WARPED CAUSING SEVERE PULSATING, SHAKING AND VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED WITH NORMAL PRESSURE. THE PROBLEM IS GETTING MORE SEVERE NOW EACH MONTH. THIS PROBLEM HAS PROGRSSED TO A POINT NOW THAT I NOTICED THE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF THE ABS BR...
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS, AND MAY NOT START BACK UP. PROBLEM IS ASSUMED TO BE FUEL PUMP. DIAGNOSTIC TEST HAD NO READINGS. *AK CONSUMER STATED SOMETIMES AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR IT MAY START, PROBLEM MAY BE FUEL INJECTOR, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE OR AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN RELAY. *YH
VEHICLE INTERMITTENTLY STALLS, AND MAY NOT START BACK UP. PROBLEM IS ASSUMED TO BE FUEL PUMP. DIAGNOSTIC TEST HAD NO READINGS. *AK CONSUMER STATED SOMETIMES AFTER SITTING FOR AN HOUR IT MAY START, PROBLEM MAY BE FUEL INJECTOR, POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE OR AUTOMATIC SHUTDOWN RELAY. *YH
CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE PULLS TO THE LEFT AT ALL TIMES. DEALER FOUND EXCESSIVE PLAY IN BALL JOINTS AND HAD TO REPLACE THEM, ALSO PERFORMED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. *TT
VEHICLE VIBRATES AND TREMBLES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING WHEN ACCELERATING. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM. *AK *YH
WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT OR HITTING A BUMP THERE'S A LITTLE BUMP IN STEERING. CONSUMER CAN PULL IN AND OUT ON FRONT WHEELS WITH BARE HANDS. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
VEHILCE HAS BEEN TAKEN BACK 3 TIMES. DEALER ADVISED ON PURCHASE DATE THAT ENGINE LIGHT REPRESENTED MINOR PROBLEM THAT THEY FIXED. *AK
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE BOUNCED AND VIBRATED, ALSO THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, FRONT CALIPER WAS STICKING AND THAT WAS ALSO REPLACED. *AK *YD
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE BOUNCED AND VIBRATED, ALSO THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, FRONT CALIPER WAS STICKING AND THAT WAS ALSO REPLACED. *AK *YD
WHEN APPLYING BRAKES VEHICLE BOUNCED AND VIBRATED, ALSO THERE WAS EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE WARPED, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, FRONT CALIPER WAS STICKING AND THAT WAS ALSO REPLACED. *AK *YD
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ABS BRAKING LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL AND AIRBAGS ARE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ABS BRAKING LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL AND AIRBAGS ARE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY ABS BRAKING LIGHT CAME ON DASHBOARD. ALSO, CRUISE CONTROL AND AIRBAGS ARE NOT OPERABLE. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO HAVE CHRYSLER FIX THE PROBLEM WITH DAKOTA BRAKE ROTORS HAVE FAILED. *AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP SOMETHING FROM THE FLOOR WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL TRAVELING AND HIT A BRICK FENCE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF.*AK WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE TRU...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP SOMETHING FROM THE FLOOR WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL TRAVELING AND HIT A BRICK FENCE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF.*AK WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE TRU...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP SOMETHING FROM THE FLOOR WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL TRAVELING AND HIT A BRICK FENCE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF.*AK WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE TRU...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP SOMETHING FROM THE FLOOR WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL TRAVELING AND HIT A BRICK FENCE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF.*AK WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE TRU...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP SOMETHING FROM THE FLOOR WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL TRAVELING AND HIT A BRICK FENCE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF.*AK WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE TRU...
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET. SHE WAS BENDING DOWN TO PICK UP SOMETHING FROM THE FLOOR WHILE VEHICLE WAS STILL TRAVELING AND HIT A BRICK FENCE. UPON IMPACT, FRONT AIRBAGS DIDN'T GO OFF.*AK WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 25-30 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET. THE TRU...
WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH VEHICLE HIT A FARM WAGON HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAG DEPLOYED. NO INJURIES, VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.*AK
ENGINE BLOCK HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO DEFECTIVE CYLINDER HEADS. MANUFACTURER DECLINES ANY RESPONSIBILITY BECAUSE NO EXTENDED WARRENTY WAS PURCHASED.*AK
NOT SURE IF REAR WHEEL DRIVE. MANUFACTURER CONTACTED. VERY LUCKY LEAKING BRAKE CYLIDERS CAUGHT BY MECHANICS DURING ROUTINE TIRE ROTATION. SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
E-BRAKE RUBBING AGAINST FRAME. INFORMED DEALER WHO PUT A RUBBER HOSE OVER CABLE. HOSE FELL OFF 20 MILES LATER. E-BRAKE WILL EVENTUALLY WEAR THROUGH AND FAIL. *JB *NLM ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY POSTED AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS*****755550
Mileage: 32,000
THERE IS PREMATURE WEAR OF INTAKE MANIFOLD. DEALER HAS REPLACED MANIFOLD 5 TIMES. MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK
FORTUNETLY THERE WERE NO OTHER PARTIES INVOLVED. THERE WAS A TERRIBLE GRINDING NOISE IN THE TRANSMISSION WHEN OPERATED AT 5 MPH OR 55 MPH. BROUGHT TO MOTORQUEST OF WELLESLEY, MA AND THEY DIAGNOSSED THE VEHICLE WITH A DEAD TRANSMISSION. THE VEHICLE IS USED PRIMARILY FOR TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM ...
VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM. THE MECHANIC THERE SAID HE HAD SEEN THIS PROBLEM A FEW TIMES WITH THIS SAME MODEL. THAT IT WAS A DEFECT IN THE OIL PUMP. REPAIR WOULD COST AROUND $4,000. VEHICLE WAS WELL CARED FOR AND WE HAVE COMPLETE JOURNAL OF OIL CHANGES AND...
PREMATURE FAILURE OF BALL JOIN DURING INSPECTION BY DEALER. *AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION 2 YEARS IN A ROW BECAUSE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER HAD AN APPOINTMENT AT DEALER TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE.
TIRE CENTER INDICATES THAT TOW END THROWS ALIGNMENT OUT AND WEARS THE TIRE TREAD OUT. THE CONSUMER HAS GONE THROUGH 4 SETS OF TIRES IN 40,000 MILES. TIRE TECHNICIAN SAYS PROBLEM IS INHERENT WITH DAKOTA TRUCKS.*AK
A FEW MINUTES AFTER VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE AND ROLLED FORWARD, CAUSING DAMAGES TO GARAGE. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
VEHICLE HAS BEEN THROUGH 5 TRANSMISSIONS WITHIN LAST 10,000 MILES. ONCE A BRAND NEW TRANSMISSION IS PUT IN IT BURNS RIGHT OUT. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHR INFORMATION.*AK
UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE PREMATURELY WEARING WHICH HAS CAUSED A PROBLEM WITH STEERING CONTROL. ALSO, VEHICLE HAS DEVELOPED A VERY LOUD NOISE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. *AK
ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS PREMATURELY NEED REPLACEMENT., EXCESSIVE PLAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS HAVE 60 THOUSANDS OF AN INCH PLAY FROM THE FACTORY. I HAD AN INDEPENDENT FRONT END SPECIALIST INSPECT MY BRAKES AND DOING SO HE FOUND THE BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT END NO GOOD (EXCESSIVE PLAY)....
BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED AT 60,000 MILES. DEALER CLAIMS THEY ARE BAD, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. BUT, PARTS ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER.*AK
BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED AT 60,000 MILES. DEALER CLAIMS THEY ARE BAD, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. BUT, PARTS ARE ON NATIONAL BACKORDER.*AK
ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND TURNED 5 TIMES IN A YEAR, REAR HUBS RELACED 3 TIMES IN A YEAR AND I STILL DO NOT HAVE BRAKES. DEALT WITH CHRYSLER AND SPEEDWAY DODGE. NO ONE CAN FIX THE PROBLEM. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO REPLACE THIS VECHICLE. THE DEALERSHIPS, 3 OF THEM SAY THAT IS JUST A DODGE. IF T...
ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED 5 TIMES AND TURNED 4 TIMES , BACK REPLACED THREE TIMES. HAVE FILED COMPLAINTS WITH CHRYSLER, NHTSA, AND 3 DEALERSHIPS. NO ONE CAN FIX OR REPLACE THIS TRUCK. CHRYSLER SAID THEY WOULD SENT AN ENGINNER DOWN TO LOOK AT IT, IT HAS BEEN 3 MONTHS, NOTHING YET. THE DEALERSHIP WHO ...
WHILE HAVING VEHICLE OUT SIDE OF DEALER SHIP TECHNICIAN STATED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED . CONSUMER LET MANUFACTURER'S DEALER LOOK AT BALL JOINTS. TECHNICIAN STATED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK *SLC
UPPER BALL JOINT WORE OUT ON A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE ,REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVEILABLE. *AK
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER RELEASING PARKING BRAKE, LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER STATES AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES ABS,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, AND EMRGENCY BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON, THEN, VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER RELEASING PARKING BRAKE, LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER STATES AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES ABS,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, AND EMRGENCY BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON, THEN, VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WHEN STARTING VEHICLE BRAKE LIGHT CAME ON. AFTER RELEASING PARKING BRAKE, LIGHT STAYED ON. CONSUMER STATES AFTER A COUPLE OF MINUTES ABS,ENGINE CHECK LIGHT, AND EMRGENCY BRAKE LIGHT WAS ON, THEN, VEHICLE DIED. CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN DRIVING MOTOR WILL SPEED UP AND THEN COME BACK DOWN. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE AND COULD NOT DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER STATES DEALER INSTALLED A THROTTLE POSITIONING SENSOR.*JB
WHILE IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY AT ANY TIME. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
WITHOUT WARNING ENGINE BLEW WHILE DRIVING. PRIOR TO INCIDENT, VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY DEALER. DEALER CHANGED THE GUAGE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR. TRANSMISSION SENSOR HAS GOEN OUT TWICE, BALL JOINTS & LEVERS ARE BAD.*AK
ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR. TRANSMISSION SENSOR HAS GOEN OUT TWICE, BALL JOINTS & LEVERS ARE BAD.*AK
ALL FOUR TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED TWICE DUE TO UNUSUAL WEAR. TRANSMISSION SENSOR HAS GOEN OUT TWICE, BALL JOINTS & LEVERS ARE BAD.*AK
VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON A HILL WITHOUT PARKING BRAKE ON, CAR WAS RUNNING, CONSUMER ACCIDENTLY HIT GEAR SHIFT, AND CONSUMER 'S BODY WAS NOT ALL THE WAY IN TRUCK WHEN VEHICLE ROLLED BACKWARDS, TRAPPING CONSUMER BETWEEN TRUCK AND DOOR, AND REAR SHOULDER WAS RAN OVER. CONSUMER STATED THERE WAS NO SHIFT ...
DEALER SAID OUR INTAKE MANIFOLD GASKET WAS BLOWN AT 34000 MILES NOW A PLACE IS TELLING US OUR THERMOSTAT IS GONE, DOES NOT SEEM RIGHT FOR ONLY A 2 YEAR OLD VEHICLE. *AK
EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS CRACKED, CAUSING EXHAUST FUMES TO COME INSIDE VEHICLE. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
ALL FOUR TIRES THAT WERE FACTORY INSTALLED ON 1999, DODGE, DAKOTA ARE SPLITTING RIGHT ON SEAM OF SIDEWALL NEAR THE RIM. THESE TIRES HAVE APPROXIMATELY 31,000 MILES ON THEM, AND CONSUMER NOTICED SPLITTING RIGHT BEFORE 30,000 MILES. TIRE SIZE IS P215/75R15, DOT # IS M6HFFKWR258. GOODYEAR CENTE...
THE SIDEWALLS OF ALL 4 OF MY WRANGLER ST TIRES ARE FAILING AT THE SEAMS, AND AT THE SAME TIME. THE SERVICE MANAGER AT MY GOODYEAR STORE CALLED IT "FLOW CRACKING" AND SAID "THAT IS NOT GOOD". THE TIRES ARE ORIGINAL TO THE TRUCK INSTALLED DURING IT'S PRODUCTION. THE FOLLOWING IS ADDITIONAL INFORMATIO...
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE BACK FIRED AND NOTICED A LOT OF RACKET, AND A LOT OF OIL CONSUMPTION. CONSUMER STATED IT WAS MANIFOLD GASKET. *AK
THIS WILL BE MY SEVENTH TIME TO THE GARAGE AT 40000 MILE I CAN'T SEEM TO GET ANY RESPONSE FROM THE MANUFACTURER. I FEEL THAT THEY NEED TO KNOW ABOUT ALL THE PROBLEMS THAT I HAD WITH THEIR PRODUCT. CAN YOU HELP? THANK YOU. RLG OHIO P.S I HAVE 7 DIFFERENT PROBLEMS..NO SAFETY DEFECT. *AK
CONSUMER HIT BRICKWALL AT 60 MPH, AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DODGE CO SAID IT WAS AT A 30 DEGREE ANGLE, AIRBAGS SHOULD NOT HAVE DEPLOYED, DAMAGE TO VEHICLE WAS $11,000. *AK CONSUMER STATES AIR BAG SENSOR IS LOCATED UNDER DRIVER'S SEAT IT TAKES 17 DEGREES OF FORCE TO TRIP SENSOR AND MUST BE HIT DIRECT...
CONSUMER COMPLAINED REGARDING BRAKE SYSTEM OPERATION. CONSUMER HAS TO PUMP BRAKE PEDAL SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BRAKING SYSTEM WILL ACTIVATE AND SLOW VEHICLE DOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION/ATTACHMENTS.*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
CONSUMER WENT TO DEALERSHIP FOR RECALL 00V198000/ BRAKE HOSE REPAIRS, AND WAS DENIED SERVICE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *AK
REAR END HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT STILL HAVE WHINE, DODGE TELLS DEALER WILL NOT DO ANYTHING ELSE UNTIL THEY FIND PROBLEM, AND THAT HAS BEEN A 1YR AGO
BRAKES FAILED WHILE APPROCHING ONCOMING TRAFFIC, APPLIED BRAKES AND VEHICLE CONTINUED ON UNTIL IT REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS ON THIS MATTER. *AK
AT 4,000 MILE DEALER REPLACED DIFFERENTIAL. WITHIN A YEAR DEALER REPLACED PARTS IN DIFFERENTIAL ON TWO OCCASIONS, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRED. MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND SENT A REPRESENTATIVE. INFORMED THAT VEHICLE DID HAVE A DEFECT, AND SHOULD BE TURNED BACK IN. BUT, CONSUMER WANTED TO KEEP ...
ROTORS & PADS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ONCE. THE NEW ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED ONCE AND ARE VIBRATING AGAIN.*AK
ENGINE HAS STALLED WHILE DRIVING AT 30MPH, AND RIGHT BEFORE ENGINE ALSO STALLED. ENGINE STARTED MAKING SOME NOISES LIKE KNOCKING. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER ACCUSED CONSUMER OF NOT TAKING CARE OFF VEHICLE EVEN THOUGH CONSUMER HAS ALL PAPER WORK ON SERVICE CHECKUPS. AK
LOWER BALL JOINT HAD TO BE REPLACED. OTHER ONE WAS WORN, IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED ALSO.*AK
DUE TO DEFECTIVE STEERING SHAFT AND PUMP WHILE DRIVING STEERING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING NO POWER STEERING, WHICH MAY RESULT IN VEHICLE CRASHING OVER AN EMBANKMENT. *AK THE CAUSE FOR POWER STEERING PROBLEM WAS DISCOVERED TO BE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE. *YH
I APPLIED MY BRAKES TO SLOW THE TRUCK GOING DOWN A HILL. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. BY APPLYING EXTREME PRESSURE I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE TRUCK AND EVENTUALLY STOP IT BY DRIVING OFF THE ROAD INTO THE GRASS. LOOKING AT THE TRUCK THE NEXT MORNING SHOWED A WORN RUBBER HOSE...
I APPLIED MY BRAKES TO SLOW THE TRUCK GOING DOWN A HILL. THE BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR AND THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. BY APPLYING EXTREME PRESSURE I WAS ABLE TO SLOW THE TRUCK AND EVENTUALLY STOP IT BY DRIVING OFF THE ROAD INTO THE GRASS. LOOKING AT THE TRUCK THE NEXT MORNING SHOWED A WORN RUBBER HOSE...
REAR END GEARS ARE TRASHED. *AK
WAS SHIFTING FROM DRIVE INTO REVERSE AND WAS TURNING STEERING WHEEL, AND VEHICLE STALLED. IT COULD HAPPEN IN THE REVERSE ORDER. TOOK TO DEALERSHIP & SERVICE MANAGER DROVE VEHICLE WITH OWNER AND PROBLEM HAPPENED. WAS INFORMED THAT DODGE KNEW ABOUT PROBLEM.HOWEVER, REGIONAL MANAGER INDICATED THER...
FRONT BALL JOINTS BROKE WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED A CRASH AT 50,000 MILES. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
THE TIRE FAILED ON THE INSIDE SIDE WALL WITH A SUDDEN BLOW OUT LEAVING A 4" VERTICAL HOLE. THE GOODYEAR DEALER BLAMED IT ON A ROAD HAZARD ALTHOUGH I NEVER HIT ANYTHING IN THE ROAD, THE FAILURE APPEARED TO BE ON A SEAM OF THE TIRE.TO DATE THE MANUFACTURER OR DEALER HAVEN'T RESOLVED THE ISSUE.. *AK (...
ALL FOUR GOODYEAR EAGLE LS (255 65 15) TIRES ON THE VEHICLE HAVE ONLY 50% WEAR LEFT WITH 13,000 MILES ON THE VEHICLE, COMPLAINT ON FILE AT GOODYEAR HEADQUARTERS REF#431367, COMPLAINT FILED WITH CHRYSLER'S HEADQUARTERS FILE #8011321. *MJS
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKES, THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES CLEANED AND SERVICED, AND ROTORS TURNED. NOW A NEW ROTOR ON THE FRONT LEFT. I HAVE HAD THIS TO THE DEALER FROM THE FIRST WEEK I HAD THE TRUCK, DODGE CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND SAY THERE IS...
I HAVE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKES, THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE AND I HAVE HAD TO HAVE THE BRAKES CLEANED AND SERVICED, AND ROTORS TURNED. NOW A NEW ROTOR ON THE FRONT LEFT. I HAVE HAD THIS TO THE DEALER FROM THE FIRST WEEK I HAD THE TRUCK, DODGE CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM AND SAY THERE IS...
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
VEHICLE IS ON THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER SINCE PURCHASE, MAKES A LOUD CLANKING SOUND. ALSO, DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. *AK
VEHICLE IS ON THIRD CATALYTIC CONVERTER SINCE PURCHASE, MAKES A LOUD CLANKING SOUND. ALSO, DOES NOT SHIFT PROPERLY. *AK
REAR END HAS BEEN REPLACED TWO TIMES EACH TIME AT A DIFFERENT DEALERSHIP. EACH TIME NOISE REAPPEARED AT THE SAME SPEED, BUT THIS TIME THEIR IS ALSO A GRIND WHEN AT A STOP AND MAKING A RIGHT OR LEFT TURN. A ADDITIVE HAS BEEN ADDED TO REAR END BUT HAS NOT STOP GRINDING. DEALERSHIP IS TELLING ME THEY C...
CONSUMER HAS A 1999, DODGE, DAKOTA. TIRES WERE ORIGINALS WITH ONLY 50% OF TREAD LEFT ON THEM. GOODYEAR TO CONSUMER THEY WERE SPORT PERFORMANCE TIRES THAT DIDN'T REALLY BELONG ON A PICK UP TRUCK. TIRES HAD 13,000 MILES ON THEM.*AK THE TIRES WERE GOODYEAR EAGLE LS (P255 65 R15). *SLC
A TIRE BLEW UP WHICH WAS OEM AT ONLY 14,000 MILES AT HIGHWAY SPEED UNDER NO WEIGHT LOAD IN THE BED. I'M IN A TRUCK CLUB OF FELLOW DAKOTA OWNERS. AT LEAST 6 OTHERS HAVE STATED PROBLEMS WITH THE STOCK EAGLE LS TIRES EXPLODING AT 14,000 MILES. WHILE I ONLY SUSTAINED DAMAGE OF A BLOWN TIRE AND DAMAGE...
RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT WERE FALLING OUT. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT IN DISREPAIR.DEALER NOTIFIED ON 4/10/00.MILEAGE5536 .CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEDAT20445. THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED AT 13478.
RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT WERE FALLING OUT. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT IN DISREPAIR.DEALER NOTIFIED ON 4/10/00.MILEAGE5536 .CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEDAT20445. THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED AT 13478.
RIGHT FRONT BALL JOINT WERE FALLING OUT. LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT IN DISREPAIR.DEALER NOTIFIED ON 4/10/00.MILEAGE5536 .CATALYTIC CONVERTER REPLACEDAT20445. THERMOSTAT HOUSING REPLACED AT 13478.
WHENEVER BRAKING CAN FEEL BRAKES PULSATING THROUGH OUT TRUCK. TOOK TO DEALER AND MECHANIC INDICATED PROBLEM WAS BRAKE ROTORS AND DRUMS WHICH WERE WARPED, & NEEDED TO BE TURNED. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED FOR AWHILE AND THEN RETURNED. ROTORS WERE WARPED AGAIN. *AK ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING DUE ...
WHENEVER BRAKING CAN FEEL BRAKES PULSATING THROUGH OUT TRUCK. TOOK TO DEALER AND MECHANIC INDICATED PROBLEM WAS BRAKE ROTORS AND DRUMS WHICH WERE WARPED, & NEEDED TO BE TURNED. PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED FOR AWHILE AND THEN RETURNED. ROTORS WERE WARPED AGAIN. *AK ABS LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING DUE ...
WHILE TRAVELING INTERMITTENTLY OVERDRIVE INDICATOR LIGHT WOULD FLASH ON AND STAY ON WITHOUT CONSUMER TURNING BUTTON ON. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
5.2L ENGINE; 20,418 MI; HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION & SPARK KNOCK DUE TO FAULTY INTAKE MANIFOLD VALLEY-PAN GASKET. DEALERSHIP REPLACED GASKET AT NO COST (WARRANTY).
ENGINE STALLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - ON, ODOMETER READ "NO BUS" LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TOWED, PROBLEM TRACED TO 20AMP FUSE AND COMPUTER MODULE.*AK
ENGINE STALLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - ON, ODOMETER READ "NO BUS" LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TOWED, PROBLEM TRACED TO 20AMP FUSE AND COMPUTER MODULE.*AK
ENGINE STALLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - ON, ODOMETER READ "NO BUS" LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TOWED, PROBLEM TRACED TO 20AMP FUSE AND COMPUTER MODULE.*AK
ENGINE STALLED, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT - ON, ODOMETER READ "NO BUS" LOST POWER STEERING AND POWER BRAKES, WOULD NOT RESTART AND HAD TOWED, PROBLEM TRACED TO 20AMP FUSE AND COMPUTER MODULE.*AK
WHILE APPLYING BRAKES AT 15 MPH REAR WHEELS LOCKED UP AND CAUSED VEHICLE TO SKID AND REAR ENDED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT NOTIFIED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST TIRE P215 75 R15 EXPERIENCED BLOWOUT DAMAGING THE RIM, CONSUMER WANTS REIMBURSEMENT. *SLC
DODGE HAS DENIED ME COMPENSATION FOR A 69% REDUCTION IN TOWING CAPACITY THAT WAS OFFERED TO OTHER OWNERS SOLELY BECAUSE I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE USED. IT WAS PURCHASED 3 MOS. OLD WITH 3K MILES BEFORE THE REDUCTION WAS ANNOUNCED. I HAVE NEVER BEEN OFFICALLY NOTIFIED OF THE DEFECT. I CANNOT AFFORD TO REPL...
WHILE TRAVELING AT 55 MPH AN ANMINAL RAN IN FRONT OF VEHICLE, CONSUMER FLIPPED OVER, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
SPARK PLUG HAS CRACKED TWICE. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED.*AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND SUN WAS BRIGHT AND BLINDED HER. CONSUMER HIT A TRAILER WHICH WAS PARKED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.*AK
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH ON A RESIDENTIAL STREET AND SUN WAS BRIGHT AND BLINDED HER. CONSUMER HIT A TRAILER WHICH WAS PARKED ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE ROAD. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.*AK
BRAKES PULSATE DURING MEDIUM APPLICATION. DEALER FOUND ROTORS WARPED AND REQUIRED MILLING AND SHOE REPLACEMENT. SOUNDS LIKE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT TO ME AND A POSIBLE SAFETY PROBLEM BUT DEALER SAYS ITS A WEAR ITEM. THE SHOES STILL HAD 75%+ OF THE PAD LEFT. I SEE SEVERAL COMPLAINTS LIKE THIS ONE HERE...
VEHCILE WANDERS LEFT TO RIGHT ON DRY ROAD. FRONT END VIBRATES INTERMITENTLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO CALL BUT NO CONTACT.*AK ENGINE VALVE FAILED FIVE TIMES. STEERING FAILED THREE TIMES. REAR OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. *YH
VEHCILE WANDERS LEFT TO RIGHT ON DRY ROAD. FRONT END VIBRATES INTERMITENTLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO CALL BUT NO CONTACT.*AK ENGINE VALVE FAILED FIVE TIMES. STEERING FAILED THREE TIMES. REAR OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. *YH
VEHCILE WANDERS LEFT TO RIGHT ON DRY ROAD. FRONT END VIBRATES INTERMITENTLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO CALL BUT NO CONTACT.*AK ENGINE VALVE FAILED FIVE TIMES. STEERING FAILED THREE TIMES. REAR OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. *YH
VEHCILE WANDERS LEFT TO RIGHT ON DRY ROAD. FRONT END VIBRATES INTERMITENTLY. CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THE DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE TO CALL BUT NO CONTACT.*AK ENGINE VALVE FAILED FIVE TIMES. STEERING FAILED THREE TIMES. REAR OIL SEAL IS LEAKING. *YH
ABOUT EVERY 10,000 THE BRAKE ROTORS WARP PRODUCING VIBRATIONS WHEN STOPPING AND LONGER STOPPING DISTANCES, I DON'T USE TWO FEET TO DRIVE, AND THE TRUCK NEVER LEAVES THE ROAD. *AK
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VIBRATES. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK VEHICLE SURGES/OSCILLATES WHEN BRAKING FROM APPROX. 45 MPH TO 0 MPH. *YH
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VIBRATES AND PULLS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED VEHICLE VIBRATES AND PULLS. DEALER HAS INSPECTED VEHICLE.*AK
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE. *AK
FRONT DISC BRAKES WILL HEAT UP AND SEPARATE IN HALF AND HALF OF THE BRAKES WILL FALL OUT DUE TO THE SEPARATION CAUSING COMPLETE FAILURE OF BRAKES.DLR CLAIMS IT IS GLUE THAT SEPARATES DUE TO THE HEAT. CONSUMER REPLACED FRONT DISC BRAKES BUT DEFECT WILL REOCCUR. SO FAR CONSUMER HAS REPLACED IT 3 TIMES...
INTERIOR WATER LEAK@6620MILAGE,2 SERPENTINE BELTS REPLACED,5 TIMES ENGINE/INTERIOR ENGINE LIGHT ELUMINATED CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL WHILE DRIVING
INTERIOR WATER LEAK@6620MILEAGE,WHOLE INTERIOR REPLACED,2 SERPENTINE BELTS REPLACED, 5 TIMES FOR ENGINE STALLING EITHER IN IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING , ENGINE LIGHT ELUMINATED AND VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND NOT START, TOWED TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. CURRENTLY AWAITING ABITRATION HEARING WITH NCDS THROUGH CHRY...
INTERIOR WATER LEAK@6620MILEAGE,WHOLE INTERIOR REPLACED,2 SERPENTINE BELTS REPLACED, 5 TIMES FOR ENGINE STALLING EITHER IN IDLE OR WHILE DRIVING , ENGINE LIGHT ELUMINATED AND VEHICLE WOULD STALL AND NOT START, TOWED TWICE FOR THIS PROBLEM. CURRENTLY AWAITING ABITRATION HEARING WITH NCDS THROUGH CHRY...
5/5/00 MILAGE-24009 ENGINE LIGHT ON - VEHICLE STALLED (TOWED) 6/22/00 MILAGE-26743 ENGINE LIGHT ON-VEHICLE STALLED 6/23/00 MILAGE-26774 ENGINE LIGHT ON-VEHICLE STALLED6/26/00 MILAGE-26930 ENGINE LIGHT ON-VEHICLE STALLED 8/10/00 MILEAGE28776 ENGINE LIGHT ON-VEHICLE STALLED CHRYSLER CASE#7556187 FILED...
NOISE IN REAR DIFF. DEALER ADMITS THE PROBLEM, BUT CANNOT FIX
ENGINE REPEATEDLY BREAKS #2 SPARK PLUG. DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION.*AK
ENGINE REPEATEDLY BREAKS #2 SPARK PLUG. DEALER HAS NO SOLUTION.*AK
EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLE RUBS ON REAR LEAF SPRING, DLR SAYS ALL TRUCKS DO IT. IT IS A DESIGN FLAW AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. THE BRAKE CABLE WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL WHEN THE CASING ON THE CABLE WEARS THRU AND THE CABLE RUSTS AND CORRODES.
SENSOR FOR SPEED CONTROLL ABOVE 15 MILES PER HOUR NOT WORKING,CAUSING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO STAY ON.TRUCK HESITATES TO CHANGE INTO GEAR WHEN SPEED ABOVE THAT IS TRYING TO BE REACHED.WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL OR FACTORY WARRANTY ON THIS PART AND TO FIND OUT WHERE IT IS LOCATED ON THE...
SENSOR FOR SPEED CONTROLL ABOVE 15 MILES PER HOUR NOT WORKING,CAUSING ENGINE CHECK LIGHT TO STAY ON.TRUCK HESITATES TO CHANGE INTO GEAR WHEN SPEED ABOVE THAT IS TRYING TO BE REACHED.WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE IS A RECALL OR FACTORY WARRANTY ON THIS PART AND TO FIND OUT WHERE IT IS LOCATED ON THE...
WHEN MANUAL TRANSMISSION IS IN 1ST GEAR IT WILL ROLL BACKWARDS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
INTERMITTENTLY VEHICLE WILL STALL OUT AND DIE WITHOUT WARNING. DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK
UPON TRYING TO TRADE IN THIS VEHICLE, I WAS INFORMED THAT IT HAD BEEN REPAINTED. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMS THAT THAT IT WAS A FACTORY DEFECT. HOWEVER, THE VALUE OF THE VEHICLE HAS DECREASED GREATLY DUE TO THIS. I WAS OFFERED $7,000 AS A TRADE IN VALUE. THE DEALER WOULD LIKE TO REPAINT, BUT I FEEL T...
I COMPLAINED ABOUT A VIBRATION DURING BRAKING, WAS TOLD THE ROTORS AND PADS WERE WARPED, I HAD THEM RESURFACED AT 350.00 AND LESS THAN A MONTH LATER I AM HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM... ALL THIS AT 19,000 MILES (ALL HIGHWAY MILES) CHRYSLER SAYS IT'S NOT A WARRANTY ITEM......*AK
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHING SOON AFTER VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEICLE, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLS DURING IDLE. *YH
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED ENGINE CHECK LIGHT FLASHING SOON AFTER VEHICLE STALLED. DEALER HAS REPAIRED VEICLE, BUT PROBLEM RETURNED. *AK THE VEHICLE ALSO STALLS DURING IDLE. *YH
THE REAR ABS FAILED AT 6002 MILES, IT WAS REPAIRED ON 06/16/2000 BY DON SCHMID DODGE,FAILED AGAIN AT 6102 MILES, REAR BRAKES DRAGGING TO THE POINT OF SLOWING THE VEHICLE DOWN ON BOTH FAILURES. ODOR OF HOT BRAKE LININGS AND RED HOT DRUMS ON THE FIRST FAILURE. *AK
IDLING IN PARK ON FLAT LAND, SLIPPED INTO REVERSE AND HIT PARKED CAR. 2 PREVIOUS INCIDENTS OF REVERSE INTO NUETRAL WHILE BACKING OUT OF PARKING SPACE. 3 INCIDENTS OF DRIVE INTO 2ND. SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF "SETTLING" SOUNDS WHILE IN DRIVE. MANUFACTURER SAYS NOTHING IS WRONG AND REFUSING TO PERFORM WARR...
RIGHT SIDE EXCESSIVLY WEARING TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P215/30R15 )
WHILE DRIVING ON ROAD HAD TO APPLY BRAKES SUDDENLY TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE. ABS LIGHTS CAME ON, WHEELS LOCKED UP, AND DRIVER WAS NOT ABLE TO CONTROL VEHICLE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT THE BRAKES SHOULD FLUCTUATE TO MAINTAIN STEERING CONTROL. *AK
I HAVE HAD BOTH PROBLEMS (ABS AND TIRE FAILURE) ON TWO SEPERATE OCCASIONS. THE DATE ON THE REPORT WAS FOR THE MOST RECENT. I CAME AROUND A CURVE TO THE RIGHT, THEN TURNED TO THE LEFT TO STRAIGHTEN OUT FOR THE ROAD AND NOTHING HAPPENED. I STARTED HEADING FOR A DITCH IN SOMEONE'S YARD SO I APPLIED THE...
WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF VHEICLE HITING A TREE, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPOLY WITHOUT INDICATION. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
CHRYSLER DECLARED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. AFTER THREE TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE 9 INCH REAR DRUMS DID NOT PRODUCE ENOUGH FRICTION TO EFFECTIVELY STOP THE WEIGHT. I REPLACED THE DRUMS WITH FACTORY 10 INCH AND THE PR...
CHRYSLER DECLARED THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. AFTER THREE TRIPS TO THE DEALER FOR SERVICE THERE WAS AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE THE REAR BRAKES WERE NOT WORKING PROPERLY. THE 9 INCH REAR DRUMS DID NOT PRODUCE ENOUGH FRICTION TO EFFECTIVELY STOP THE WEIGHT. I REPLACED THE DRUMS WITH FACTORY 10 INCH AND THE PR...
I HAD TO BRAKE SUDDENLY FOR A DEER. THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT LOCKED PROPERLY AND HELD ME AWAY FROM THE STEERING WHEEL. THE PASSENGER SIDE SEAT BELT DID NOT LOCK AND MY WIFE WAS THROWN FORWARD INTO THE DASH. I SUBSEQUENTLY CHECKED THE SEAT BELT AND FOUND IT WOULD NOT LOCK AT ALL. I TOOK THE VEHICLE ...
NOISE IN THE CLUTCH, DEALER MADE REVISION BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *SLC
PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 10-15 MPH WHILE RAINING WINDOWS FOGGED UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER WAS MAKING A TURN AND HIT A POLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
PULLING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AT 10-15 MPH WHILE RAINING WINDOWS FOGGED UP, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY. CONSUMER WAS MAKING A TURN AND HIT A POLE, AND AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHILE DRIVING HEARD NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF VEHICLE. RIGHT/LEFT BALL JOINTS AND UPPER CONTROL ARM HAVE BEEN REPLACED, WHICH DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
THE FRONT BUMPER HAS BEGUN TO RUST. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE PULLS TO THE RIGHT ALL THE TIME, CONSUMER FEARS THAT CAR MAY LOSE CONTROL, AND THERE MAY BE AN ACCIDENT. TOOK TO DEALER, AND THEY SAID IT WAS NORMAL. *AK *ML
NOISE COMING FROM REAR OF STEERING MECHANISM. HAS BEEN IN SHOP SEVERAL TIMES FOR REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT OF SHOCKS, HOW2EVER THE DEALER DOESN'T KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING 35-40 MPH AND AS A RESULT OF AN ACCIDENT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
AIR BAGS LIFT AND PEEL. *AK
ENGINE CHECK LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED, INDICATING A MALFUNCTION WITHIN THE SYSTEM. CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
VEHICLE WILL ACCELERATE WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE IN NEUTRAL OR CLUTCH DEPRESSED WILL REV UP TO 3800 RPM'S WITHOUT WARNING. VEHICKLE HAS BEEN IN A CHRYSLER REPAIR SHOP 6 TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM. PROBLEM HAS RETURNED EACH TIME. I FEAR THAT THIS VEHICLE HAS A DESIGN FLAW. *AK
WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE DRIVER'S SIDE, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
ENGINE KNOCK. DEALER HAS TRIED TO FIX TWICE USING TECH BULLETINS AND PROBLEM PERSISTS. ONLY FIX I HAVE FOUND WAS TO USE HIGHEST OCTANE FUEL. OWNERS MANUAL STATES ONLY 87 OCT. IS REQUIRED AND RESULTING DAMAGE FROM PROLONGED SPARK KNOCK MAY NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY. A SERVICE TECH. STATED TO ME TH...
INTERMITTENTLY WHEN THERE ARE OTHER KEYS ON THE RING THE OTHER KEYS WILL GET JAMMED IN THE STEERING WHEEL DUE TO A HOLE IN THE BACK OF THE HOUSING. THE DEALER HAS INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. *AK
AT A STOP OR SLOW RATE OF SPEED,AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO LEFT/TO RIGHT ,IT WILL HANG UP IN THE POSTION ,WILL NOT RETRACT BACK. DEALER HAS REPLACED RACK AND PINION AND STEERING COLUMN. DEALER CANNOT FIX DEFECT. *AK
AT A STOP OR SLOW RATE OF SPEED,AND TURNING STEERING WHEEL ALL THE WAY TO LEFT/TO RIGHT ,IT WILL HANG UP IN THE POSTION ,WILL NOT RETRACT BACK. DEALER HAS REPLACED RACK AND PINION AND STEERING COLUMN. DEALER CANNOT FIX DEFECT. *AK
VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO CLEAR LAKE DODGE TO DIAGNOSE PROBLEM, AND NO PROBLEM WAS DETECTED.NEXT DAY THE OWNER REMOVED DRIVESHAFT AND FOUND WELDED BALANCE WEIGHT HAD COME OFF .OWNER TOOK DRIVESHAFT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND POINTED OUT PROBLEM AND NO SATISFACTOY SOLUTION WAS REACHED.
WAS IN A FRONT END COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AND PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAGS DIDN'T DEPLOY. *AK
5.2L ENGINE HAS A LOUD KNOCK WHEN WARM AND ACCELERATING PAST 2200RPM. THE ENGINE ALSO BURNS 2+ QTS OF OIL BETWEEN SCHEDULED CHANGES. CORTESE DODGE TWICE HAS TOLD ME THIS IS NORMAL BEHAVIOR. PROBLEM WAS REPORTED AT 9000 MILES, STILL THERE AT 12000 MILES
WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 50-60 MPH AND ACCELERATING , GOING UP HILL, ALL SERVICE LIGHTS WILL COME ON, AND FOR ABOUT 20 SECONDS ALL BRAKE/HAZARD/DIRECTIONAL HEADLIGHTS ETC., WILL BECOME INOPERATIVE. BUT ENGINE WILL STILL RUN. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE OF DEFECT. *AK
TOW RATING LOWERED FROM 6400LBS TO 2000LBS
VEHICLE GETS SQUIRELLY WHEN TOWING TRAILER 5000 POUNDS)WITHIN RATED 6000 WHEN PURCHASED
THE STRUCTURE IS BLEEDING THROUGH THE PAINT. VEHICLE SHOWING BLACK/BROWN SPOTS THAT LOOK LIKE BEGINNING OF RUST. BEEN IN CONTACT WITH DEALER & MANFACTURER. OFFERED TO BUFF VEHICLE. WAS ALSO INFORMED GENERAL MANAGER WILL BE IN TOUCH & SO FAR HAS NOT. *AK
REAR SEAT HEAD RESTS ARE CONSTRUCTED ON HARD PLASTIC AND HURT CHILDREN DURING SUDDEN BRAKING, CONSUMER REPLACED PLASTIC WITH PADDING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY. MJS
REAR SEAT HEAD RESTS ARE CONSTRUCTED ON HARD PLASTIC AND HURT CHILDREN DURING SUDDEN BRAKING, CONSUMER REPLACED PLASTIC WITH PADDING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY. MJS
REAR SEAT HEAD RESTS ARE CONSTRUCTED ON HARD PLASTIC AND HURT CHILDREN DURING SUDDEN BRAKING, CONSUMER REPLACED PLASTIC WITH PADDING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE INJURY. MJS
WHILE MAKEING A SUDDEN STOP WHEN THE ROADS WERE WET FRONT BRAKES WOULD LOCK UP, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CONTINUE TRAVELING, RESULTING IN EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATON. *AK
TIRE AND RIM IDENTIFICATION LABEL APPLIED TO ALL 1999 DAKOTA R/T PICKUP TRUCKS INCORRECTLY STATES RIM SIZE, TIRE SIZE AND TIRE INFLATION PRESSURE. THIS DOES NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120
I WAS INVOLVED IN A THREE VEHICLE COLLISION WITH MYSELF BEING IN THE MIDDLE OF TWO OTHER PICKUP TRUCKS. THE TRUCK IN FRONT OF ME HAD A TRAILER HITCH ON THE BACK CAUSING ALL OF THE IMPACT TO BE IN THE MIDDLE OF MY FRONT END RESULTING IN A U-SHAPED INDENTATION GOING BACK INTO THE ENGINE OF MY TRUCK. ...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SPEED CONTROL; WHENEVER SPEED CONTROL IS ENGAGED WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE OR WET SURFACE, IT CAUSES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIOS. REPAIRS / REPLACEMENT OF THROTTLE CABLE & TRANSMISSION MADE, AND PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. CAN ...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SPEED CONTROL; WHENEVER SPEED CONTROL IS ENGAGED WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE OR WET SURFACE, IT CAUSES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIOS. REPAIRS / REPLACEMENT OF THROTTLE CABLE & TRANSMISSION MADE, AND PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. CAN ...
ONGOING PROBLEM WITH SPEED CONTROL; WHENEVER SPEED CONTROL IS ENGAGED WHILE GOING UP AN INCLINE OR WET SURFACE, IT CAUSES SUDDEN ACCELERATION. VEHICLE BEEN IN / OUT OF DEALER SHOP ON FIVE OCCASIOS. REPAIRS / REPLACEMENT OF THROTTLE CABLE & TRANSMISSION MADE, AND PROBLEM IS STILL REOCCURRING. CAN ...
DRIVER HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE AT 35 MPH. UPON IMPACT, DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING CHEST INJURIES, EVEN WITH SEATBELT WORN. *AK
VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VIBRATION. ALSO, WHENEVER VEHICLE RUNS OVER A ROUGH SURFACE OR A BUMP, IT CAUSES ERRATIC OPERATION OF POWER STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND CORRECTION STILL UNRESOLVED. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
VEHICLE BEEN EXPERIENCING ONGOING PROBLEM WITH VIBRATION. ALSO, WHENEVER VEHICLE RUNS OVER A ROUGH SURFACE OR A BUMP, IT CAUSES ERRATIC OPERATION OF POWER STEERING. DEALER NOTIFIED AND CORRECTION STILL UNRESOLVED. CAN NHTSA HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK
THERE IS A CRACK/POP AND SHIMMY FROM THE FRONT END AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS . DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE.*AK
TRANSMISSION WAS INCORRECTLY INSTALLED AT FACTORY, CAUSING SPROCKETS AND TRANSMISSION TO WEAR DOWN. DEALER WILL REPLACED TRANSMISSION UNDER WARRANTY. *AK
I HAVE HAD THREE THINGS WRONG WITH THIS TRUCK. ALL HAVE BEEN BECAUSE THE FACTORY DID NOT PUT THE PARTS TOGETER RIGHT IN THE FIRST TIME.I HAVE THE TRUCK IN THE SHOP FOR THE NOISES, IF IT IS NOT FIXED TO THE STANDARDS OF A NEW 1999 TRUCK, I WILL LIKE A DIFFERENT TRUCK. IF THIS IS NOT POSSIBLE, I WILL ...
THE REAR END IS MAKING NOISE AT 40MPH, UNABLE TO RECTIFY REAR END NOISE. *AK BRAKE ROTORS WARPED BEFORE 12,000 MILES CAUSING BRAKE PULSATION. *MJS
THE REAR END IS MAKING NOISE AT 40MPH, UNABLE TO RECTIFY REAR END NOISE. *AK BRAKE ROTORS WARPED BEFORE 12,000 MILES CAUSING BRAKE PULSATION. *MJS
WHEN FOOT IS ON GAS PEDAL THE MOTOR RACES, BUT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE. DEALER SAYS IT'S NORMAL. *AK
FRONT BAKES LOCKED UP AND REAR BRAKES DID NOT WORK WHEN CONSUMER APPLIES THE BRAKES. NLM
TIRES WERE INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY. VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED FOR STANDARD - ON THE ROAD - USE. AT NO TIME PRIOR TO THE PURCHASE WAS IT REPORTED THAT, AS EQUIPPED, THE OWNERS MANUAL PROHIBITED THE USE OF TIRE CHAINS OR TRACTION DEVICES ON THIS VEHICLE. THIS SEVERLY RESTRICTS USE OF THE VEHICLE. A COMPL...
THE ENGINE PINGS IN NORMAL OPERATION AT SPEEDS FROM APPROXIMATELY 30 TO 70+ MILES PER HOUR AFTER THE ENGINE WARMS-UP. THE DEALER, DISPITE REPEATED ATTEMPTS, HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THE PROBLEM WHICH, IN MY ESTIMATION IS A SAFETY ISSUE AS THE DEALER CAN NOT (OR WILL NOT PERHAPS) SAY THAT THE PRO...
DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCKS, LOCK AUTOMATICALLY WHEN THE DOOR IS CLOSED, BUT VEHICLE DOES NOT HAVE POWER LOCKS. THE DEALER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. *AK
AN AUTHORIZED CHRYSLER LEGAL INVESTIGATOR IS TO INSPECT TRUCK TODAY 9/2/99. AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE WAS THE RESULT OF THIS INCEDENT. THE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED BY A PASSING MOTORIST. THE WAS ORIGINALLY REPORTED TO NHTSA ON 8/30/99 VIA TELEPHONE. *AK
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH AND WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. CONSUMER HAD NO BRAKES/ NO POWER STEERING. CONSUMER PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, AND SAW BLACK SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. *AK
I WAS RECENTLY NOTIFIED THAT THE TOW RATING OF THE DODGE DAKOTA R/T ONLY WAS LOWERED FROM 6400 LBS TO 2000 LBS. I FOUND OUT ON A WEBSITE. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WAS TOLD THIS WAS TRUE, THAT IT WAS LOWERED IN FEB 99 AND I WOULD RECEIVE A LETTER IN THE MAIL REGARDING MY OPTIONS. THEY WOULD NOT TE...
TRUCK WAS ADVERTISED TO BE ABLE TO TOW 6400LB AS EQUIPED, LETTER WAS SENT STATING TOWING WAS NOW MAX OF 2000LB.
WHEN I PURCHASED THIS TRUCK (JAN. 99) THE TOW RATING WAS 6400 LBS. RECENTLY, DIAMLER CHRYSLER CORP. SENT ME A CARD TO INSERT INTO MY OWNERS MANUAL THAT SAYS 2000# IS ALL THIS VEHICLE WILL TOW SAFELY. WHAT THEY DON'T EXPLAIN IS WHY THE TOW RATING IS DECREASED! IT SEEMS TO ME IF DC IS CONCERNED WITH T...
MANUFACTURER LOWERED TOW CAPACITY FROM ADVERTISED 6400LBS TO 2000LBS
NO SUMMARY
TOWING CAPACITY LOWERED TO 2000 POUNDS WITHOUT NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS.
ACCORDING TO REPORTS ON THE INTERNET, DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS ISSUED A LETTER RENEGING ON THE TOWING CAPACITY ADVERTISED FOR THE DODGE DAKOTA R/T \V8 FROM 6,400 LBS TO 2,000 LBS. THIS REDUCTION ANNOUNCEMENT LETTER HAS NOT BEEN SENT TO ME OR MANY OTHER NEW VEHICLE OWNERS, HOWEVER I HAVE SEEN AND HAVE A ...
TOWING CAPACITY DOWNGRADED FROM 6400 TO 2000 LBS. NO CONTACT FROM CHRYSLER
TOWING ISSUE - TRUCK WAS ADVERTISED AND SOLD AS HAVING 6000# TOWING CAPACITY. AFTER DELIVERY THE OWNERS MANUSL WAS MODIFIED TO 2000# TOWING CAPACITY. THIS CAUSES A LOSS IN THE VALUE OF THE AS I PAID FOR A FEATURE THAT WAS NOT ON THE TRUCK AT TIME OF DELIVERY. I FEEL I WAS OVER CHARGED FOR THE TR...
I BOUGHT A DODGE DAKOTA RT IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR. AFTER OWNING THE TRUCK FOR APPROXIMATLY 3 MONTHS I WAS MADE AWARE OF A REDUCTION IN TOWING CAPACITY FROM 6400 POUNDS TO ONLY 2000 POUNDS. I CALLED DAIMLER CHRYSLER A NUMBER OF TIMES AND WAS TOLD THAT ONLY TRUCKS BUILT AFTER FEBUARY 1ST WERE ELIGIBLE ...
WHEN PURCHASED NEW THIS VEHICLE, DAKOTA R/T, WAS CLEARLY ADVERTISED AS HAVING A TOWING CAPACITY OF 6400 LBS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER NOW ANNOUNCING A DOWNGRADE OF THAT TO 2000 LBS.. I HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED BY DAIMLERCHRYSLER OF THIS FACT THE ONLY REASON I KNOW OF THIS IS FROM OTHER DOKOTA R/T OWENERS. DAI...
TOWING ISSUE
WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK, I WAS TOLD THAT CAPACITY WAS 6400LBS. I HAVE BEEN INFORMED THAT IT WAS CHANGED TO 2000LBS WITH NO REASON WHY.
THE FACTORY ORIGINALY APPROVED THE DAKOTA R/T FOR 6400 LBS TOWING CAPACITY, AND THEN SUDDENLY REDUCED THAT TO 2000 LBS, FAILING TO NOTIFY MANY OF THE PROBLEM, NOT CHANGING ANY ADVERTISEMENTS, AND NOT TELLING NEW BUYERS.... THEY REFUSE TO DISCLOSE INFO ON WHY THEY CHANGED THE RATING, AND DO NOT HAVE ...
IN WET PAVEMENT AND PANIC STOPS, THE BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY CAUSE A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
WHEN I ORIGINALLY BOUGHT THE DAKOTA R/T, I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD TOW UP TO 6400LBS. I JUST FOUND OUT FROM OTHER SOURCE THAT THE TOWING WAS REDUCED TO 2000LBS. CALLED CHRYSLER SENDING SOME LETTER AND A YELLOW CARD. IS THIS A SAFTY ISSUE?
MANUFACTURER WHO SOLD VEHICLE, AND ALSO OWNER'S MANUAL STATE THAT VEHICLE CAN PULL UP TO 6000 TOWING POUNDS, BUT IT CAN ACTUALLY PULL ONLY 2000 POUNDS . *AK
WHEN PURCHASED NEW THIS VEHICLE, DAKOTA R/T, WAS CLEARLY ADVERTISED AS HAVING A TOWING CAPACITY OF 6400 LBS. DAIMLERCHRYSLER NOW ANNOUNCING A DOWNGRADE OF THAT RATING TO 2000 LBS, RETROACTIVE TO ALL 1999 AND 1998 MODELS INCLUDING THOSE ALREADY SOLD AND TITLED. FAILURE TO COMPLY WILL VOID WARRANTY.
THE MANUFACTURER SENT OF A CHANGE THAT DROPPED TOW RATING FROM 6400LBS TO 2000LBS ON THE R/T MODELS. THEY GIVE NO REASON FOR THE CHANGE. THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO KNOW THIS INFORMATION. *AK
DAIMLER CHRYSLER ADVERTISED AND SOLD THE DAKOTA R/T VEHICLES AS HAVING A 6400 LB. TOWING CAPACITY. THEY HAVE NOW DOWNGRADED THIS TOWING CAPACITY TO 2000 LBS. MANY OF THESE VEHICLES ARE BEING USED TO TOW CONSIDERABLY MORE THAN 2000 LBS. THIS APPEARS TO BE A SEVERE SAFETY HAZARD. *AK
DODGE DAKOTA R/T'S WERE ORIGINALLY SAID TO BE AT 6400LBS TOWING CAPACITY PROPERLY EQUIPPED. IT HAS BEEN DOWNGRADED TO 2000 LBS MAX AFTER I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE.
DAIMLERCHRYSLER HAS ARBITRARILY REDUCED THE RATED TOWING CAPACITY TO 2000 LBS, ALTHOUGH ALL THE PRODUCT LITERATURE FOR THESE VEHICLES STATES 6400 LBS TOWING CAPACITY. THEY HAVE NOT GIVEN A REASON AND REFUSE TO WARRANTY CLAIMS FOR FAILURES DUE TO TOWING MORE THAN 2000 LBS. *AK( DOT NUMBER: TIRE S...
VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD-ON COLLISION AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH. UPON IMPACT, BOTH AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. NO INJURIES REPORTED. DEALER/MANUFACTURER WERE NOT CONTACTED AT THIS TIME. *AK
DEFECTIVE BOLTS FELL OFF RACK AND PINION CAUSING RACK AND PINION TO MOVE UP AND DOWN, RESULTING IN STEERING WHEEL GETTING STUCK, AND CAUSING A CRASH. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION AND VIN#. *AK
WHILE TRAVELING AT 35MPH ANOTHER VEHICLE PULLED OUT IN FRONT. WAS BROADSIDED BY DODGE. UPON IMPACT, THE DODGE'S AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. BOTH DRIVER & PASSENGER WERE SLIGHTLY INJURED. POLICE REPORT FILED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO SHOP FOR REPAIRS. *AK
WHILE DRIVING ABOUT 40 MPH A DEER JUMPED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, CAUSING A FRONTAL IMPACT, AND SERIOUS DAMAGES TO THE FRONT END. DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THIS CRASH. AN INSPECTOR SAID A SHIELD WAS OVER THE AIRBAG SENSOR WHICH WONT TRIGGE...
REDUCED THE TOWING CAPACITY WITHOUT NOTIFICATION OF OWNERS.SAFETY ISSUE. *AK
WHEN I ORIGINALLY BOUGHT THE DAKOTA R/T, I WAS TOLD THAT I COULD TOW UP TO 6400LBS. JUST RECENTLY CHRYSLER HAS ANNOUNED THAT TOWING MORE THAN 2000LBS WILL VOID OUR WARRANTY. THE R/T IS MEANT TO BE A FUN TRUCK TO DRIVE, BUT MANY OF US ALSO BOUGHT IT FOR THE ABILITY TO WORK AS WELL AS PLAY. MANY OF...
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WHILE TRAVELING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN FOR NO REASON. WOULD HAVE NO WARNING. HAD BEEN TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR PROBLEM, BUT MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE PROBLEM OR DUPLICATE IT. *AK
DESIGN OF EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRRORS ARE TOO LARGE CAUSING THEM TO BLOCK DRIVERS VIEW.
ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
ACCELERATOR PEDAL GOT STUCK IN OPEN POSITION, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SUDDENLY ACCELERATE. BRAKES DID NOT STOP VEHICLE, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
WHEN CRASHING INTO A TREE, MOSTLY ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. OWNER NOT SURE IF TRUCK WAS TOTALLED. *AK
WHEN CRASHING INTO A TREE, MOSTLY ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK, THE SEAT BELT DID NOT HOLD THE DRIVER AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAGS. OWNER NOT SURE IF TRUCK WAS TOTALLED. *AK
THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL. THE ONLY REAR LIGHTS THAT WORK ARE THE HEAD LIGHTS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
THE BRAKE LIGHTS AND THE REVERSE LIGHTS DO NOT WORK AT ALL. THE ONLY REAR LIGHTS THAT WORK ARE THE HEAD LIGHTS. DEALER HAS NOT SEEN. *AK
HAD BEEN RUNNING ON CRUISE CONTROL FOR ABOUT 3 MILES WHEN VEHICLE RAPIDLY ACCELERATED TO ABOUT 70 MPH. I DEPRESSEDED THE "COAST" BUTTON, REDUCING THE SPEED TO 60. I HAD NO FURTHER CRUISE CONTROL INCIDENTS/FAILURES. *AK
THE GOODYEAR TIRES (EAGLE LS P25569R15), THE TREADS WERE WEARING EXCESSIVELY. HAD NOTICED THE TREAD WEAR AFTER HAVING THE TIRES ROTATED 3 DIFFERENT TIMES. HAD CALLED THE MANUFACTURER & THE DEALER OF THE TIRES & BOTH REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING. *AK
VEHICLE IS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. DEALER HAS DONE AN ALIGNMENT, BUT DEFECT IS STILL OCCURRING AND IT HAS GOTTEN WORSE, CAUSING THE TIRE TO WEAR OUT ON RIGHT SIDE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. *AK
THE ABS BRAKING SYSTEM MALFUNCTION ED, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL TO GO THE FLOOR AND NO BRAKING ABILITY, RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE PRIOR TO ACCIDENT, AND SAID IT WAS NOT DRIVEABLE UNTIL A PART WAS AVAILABLE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
HEADLIGHTS ARE UNSTABLE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, CONSUMER ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE VALVES KNOCKING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
HEADLIGHTS ARE UNSTABLE, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY, CONSUMER ALSO HAVING PROBLEM WITH ENGINE VALVES KNOCKING. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS.*AK
DEALER MECHANIC FOUND THAT COMBINATION VALVE/SWITCH ON VEHICLE CAME APART.
TRUCK WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO 3RD GEAR, THIS DID NOT OCCUR ALL TIME. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON SEVERAL TIMES. WAS TOLD TO IGNORE THE LIGHT AND SHOULD ONLY BE CONCERNED IF THE LIGHT WAS FLASHING. THEY AJUSTED THE THROTTLE PRESSURE CABLE. IT SEEMED TO TAKE CARE OF THE PROBLEM FOR APPROX 1 WEEK. ...