2000 DODGE DAKOTA

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Air bag light and Engine light comes on and off. Headlights, break lights, and blinkers keep going on and off while light switch is on. Rust on body due to clear coat peeling. Steering is sometimes hard to do even with full steering fluid. Shifts hard. Brake fluid has leaked. Coolant has leaked, alo...

Air bag light and Engine light comes on and off. Headlights, break lights, and blinkers keep going on and off while light switch is on. Rust on body due to clear coat peeling. Steering is sometimes hard to do even with full steering fluid. Shifts hard. Brake fluid has leaked. Coolant has leaked, alo...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 DODGE DAKOTA EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRES, TIRE LINE: FUTURA, TIRE SIZE: 275/75/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE VERY LOUD WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED HE TOOK THE TIRES TO PEPBOYS (7725 W NEWBERRY RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606, (352)332-6003) TO BE INSPECTED. THE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS 2000 DODGE DAKOTA EQUIPPED WITH COOPER TIRES, TIRE LINE: FUTURA, TIRE SIZE: 275/75/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE VERY LOUD WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED HE TOOK THE TIRES TO PEPBOYS (7725 W NEWBERRY RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32606, (352)332-6003) TO BE INSPECTED. THE...

MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN FREEWAY AND WHILE WE IDLING. *TR

MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN FREEWAY AND WHILE WE IDLING. *TR

MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN FREEWAY AND WHILE WE IDLING. *TR

MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN FREEWAY AND WHILE WE IDLING. *TR

MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN FREEWAY AND WHILE WE IDLING. *TR

MY TRANSMISSION IS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT AND IT IS VERY SLUGGISH IN FREEWAY AND WHILE WE IDLING. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND CAME TO THE CONTACT'S HOUSE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED AT THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE, THE FUEL TANK DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WAS CONTACTED AND CAME TO THE CONTACT'S HOUSE. THE MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND CONFIRMED THAT THE FUEL TANK NEEDE...

BAD RUST ISSUE TO AREAS INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR BUMBER, THE ENTIRE BED INCLUDING MOUNTING POINTS, FENDERS, CAB CORNERS AND FRAME. LOST FENDER FLARE TWICE DUE TO RUST AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE ENTIRE BED SLID BACK AND ALMOST FELL OFF AND FENDERS AND BUMBERS ARE BASICALLY RUST AND NEED REPLAC...

BAD RUST ISSUE TO AREAS INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR BUMBER, THE ENTIRE BED INCLUDING MOUNTING POINTS, FENDERS, CAB CORNERS AND FRAME. LOST FENDER FLARE TWICE DUE TO RUST AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE ENTIRE BED SLID BACK AND ALMOST FELL OFF AND FENDERS AND BUMBERS ARE BASICALLY RUST AND NEED REPLAC...

BAD RUST ISSUE TO AREAS INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR BUMBER, THE ENTIRE BED INCLUDING MOUNTING POINTS, FENDERS, CAB CORNERS AND FRAME. LOST FENDER FLARE TWICE DUE TO RUST AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE ENTIRE BED SLID BACK AND ALMOST FELL OFF AND FENDERS AND BUMBERS ARE BASICALLY RUST AND NEED REPLAC...

BAD RUST ISSUE TO AREAS INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR BUMBER, THE ENTIRE BED INCLUDING MOUNTING POINTS, FENDERS, CAB CORNERS AND FRAME. LOST FENDER FLARE TWICE DUE TO RUST AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE ENTIRE BED SLID BACK AND ALMOST FELL OFF AND FENDERS AND BUMBERS ARE BASICALLY RUST AND NEED REPLAC...

BAD RUST ISSUE TO AREAS INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR BUMBER, THE ENTIRE BED INCLUDING MOUNTING POINTS, FENDERS, CAB CORNERS AND FRAME. LOST FENDER FLARE TWICE DUE TO RUST AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE ENTIRE BED SLID BACK AND ALMOST FELL OFF AND FENDERS AND BUMBERS ARE BASICALLY RUST AND NEED REPLAC...

BAD RUST ISSUE TO AREAS INCLUDING FRONT AND REAR BUMBER, THE ENTIRE BED INCLUDING MOUNTING POINTS, FENDERS, CAB CORNERS AND FRAME. LOST FENDER FLARE TWICE DUE TO RUST AND ALMOST CAUSED AN ACCIDENT THE ENTIRE BED SLID BACK AND ALMOST FELL OFF AND FENDERS AND BUMBERS ARE BASICALLY RUST AND NEED REPLAC...

"TAKATA RECALL" THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO LEAK EVEN AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

"TAKATA RECALL" THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO LEAK EVEN AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

"TAKATA RECALL" THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO LEAK EVEN AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

"TAKATA RECALL" THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO LEAK EVEN AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

"TAKATA RECALL" THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO LEAK EVEN AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

"TAKATA RECALL" THE POWER STEERING CONTINUES TO LEAK EVEN AFTER SEVERAL REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE.

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF MY TRUCK SINCE 2007 . I HAVE HAD 3 CAR WRECKERS AND MY6 AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLODED. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ? ..UPDATED 09/28/17 *BF UPDATED 7/19/18*JB *TR

I HAVE BEEN THE OWNER OF MY TRUCK SINCE 2007 . I HAVE HAD 3 CAR WRECKERS AND MY6 AIR BAGS NEVER DEPLODED. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT TO DO ? ..UPDATED 09/28/17 *BF UPDATED 7/19/18*JB *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED OR TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH, THE FRAME UNDERNEATH THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE FRACTURED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT HAD NOT CALLED OR TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT'S INSURANCE COMPANY INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT...

WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, THE DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES FORWARDS. I CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP

WHEN YOU APPLY THE BRAKES TO STOP OR SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION, THE DRIVERS SEAT SLIDES FORWARDS. I CAN'T SEEM TO FIGURE OUT WHAT IS CAUSING THE SEAT TO MOVE FORWARD WHEN COMING TO A STOP

COMPLAINT #10734989 7-19-2015.NO RESPONSE FROM YOU. CALLING AND SENDING E MAILS SINCE OCTOBER 2013 NOT JUST YOUR DEPARTMENT! NO ONE WILL HELP. YOU, DODGE OR THE PERSON WHEN I WAS SITTING ON THE SIDE OF 71S. & PROMISED SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK - OH IT WAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVERYONE WAS LEAVI...

COMPLAINT #10734989 7-19-2015.NO RESPONSE FROM YOU. CALLING AND SENDING E MAILS SINCE OCTOBER 2013 NOT JUST YOUR DEPARTMENT! NO ONE WILL HELP. YOU, DODGE OR THE PERSON WHEN I WAS SITTING ON THE SIDE OF 71S. & PROMISED SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK - OH IT WAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVERYONE WAS LEAVI...

COMPLAINT #10734989 7-19-2015.NO RESPONSE FROM YOU. CALLING AND SENDING E MAILS SINCE OCTOBER 2013 NOT JUST YOUR DEPARTMENT! NO ONE WILL HELP. YOU, DODGE OR THE PERSON WHEN I WAS SITTING ON THE SIDE OF 71S. & PROMISED SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK - OH IT WAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVERYONE WAS LEAVI...

COMPLAINT #10734989 7-19-2015.NO RESPONSE FROM YOU. CALLING AND SENDING E MAILS SINCE OCTOBER 2013 NOT JUST YOUR DEPARTMENT! NO ONE WILL HELP. YOU, DODGE OR THE PERSON WHEN I WAS SITTING ON THE SIDE OF 71S. & PROMISED SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK - OH IT WAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVERYONE WAS LEAVI...

COMPLAINT #10734989 7-19-2015.NO RESPONSE FROM YOU. CALLING AND SENDING E MAILS SINCE OCTOBER 2013 NOT JUST YOUR DEPARTMENT! NO ONE WILL HELP. YOU, DODGE OR THE PERSON WHEN I WAS SITTING ON THE SIDE OF 71S. & PROMISED SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK - OH IT WAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVERYONE WAS LEAVI...

COMPLAINT #10734989 7-19-2015.NO RESPONSE FROM YOU. CALLING AND SENDING E MAILS SINCE OCTOBER 2013 NOT JUST YOUR DEPARTMENT! NO ONE WILL HELP. YOU, DODGE OR THE PERSON WHEN I WAS SITTING ON THE SIDE OF 71S. & PROMISED SOMEONE WOULD CALL ME BACK - OH IT WAS FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVERYONE WAS LEAVI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, STEAM APPEARED FROM THE VENTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATING COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, STEAM APPEARED FROM THE VENTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATING COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, STEAM APPEARED FROM THE VENTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATING COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED TO THE ON POSITION, STEAM APPEARED FROM THE VENTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE HEATING COIL SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHIC...

IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. I HAVE RECEIVED A SECOND OPINION AND HAVE BEEN TOLD INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS TO REPLACED. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND AM TOTALLY CONFUSED AS TO WHY CHRYSTAL HAS NOT YET ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS FAULTY PART, IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR MANY DODGE OWNERS. ALL NH...

IT HAS BEEN CONFIRMED. I HAVE RECEIVED A SECOND OPINION AND HAVE BEEN TOLD INTERMEDIATE DRIVE SHAFT NEEDS TO REPLACED. I HAVE RESEARCHED THIS PROBLEM AND AM TOTALLY CONFUSED AS TO WHY CHRYSTAL HAS NOT YET ISSUED A RECALL ON THIS FAULTY PART, IT HAS BEEN AN ONGOING ISSUE FOR MANY DODGE OWNERS. ALL NH...

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING AND TOOK A CURVE TO FAST AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND HIT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WAS BUSTED WHEN IT WAS DEPLOYED. THE STEERING WHEEL INNER COMPONETS CAME ...

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING AND TOOK A CURVE TO FAST AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND HIT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WAS BUSTED WHEN IT WAS DEPLOYED. THE STEERING WHEEL INNER COMPONETS CAME ...

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING AND TOOK A CURVE TO FAST AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND HIT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WAS BUSTED WHEN IT WAS DEPLOYED. THE STEERING WHEEL INNER COMPONETS CAME ...

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING AND TOOK A CURVE TO FAST AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND HIT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WAS BUSTED WHEN IT WAS DEPLOYED. THE STEERING WHEEL INNER COMPONETS CAME ...

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING AND TOOK A CURVE TO FAST AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND HIT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WAS BUSTED WHEN IT WAS DEPLOYED. THE STEERING WHEEL INNER COMPONETS CAME ...

I WAS SLOWING DOWN TO TURN INTO MY DRIVEWAY AND THE OTHER VEHICLE WAS SPEEDING AND TOOK A CURVE TO FAST AND CROSSED THE CENTER LINE AND HIT HEAD ON. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY PROPERLY AND THE PASSENGER SIDE AIRBAG WAS BUSTED WHEN IT WAS DEPLOYED. THE STEERING WHEEL INNER COMPONETS CAME ...

WHILE DRIVING CAR, TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, ALL FUSES AND RELAYS AND NEW TURN SIGNAL HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND TURN SIGNALS STILL NOT WORKING, SINCE THIS HAPPENED IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN WORKING. ALSO AT IDLE, CAR REVS UP TO 2000 RPM, AND DROPS BACK TO NORMAL IDLE, THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED...

WHILE DRIVING CAR, TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, ALL FUSES AND RELAYS AND NEW TURN SIGNAL HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND TURN SIGNALS STILL NOT WORKING, SINCE THIS HAPPENED IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN WORKING. ALSO AT IDLE, CAR REVS UP TO 2000 RPM, AND DROPS BACK TO NORMAL IDLE, THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED...

WHILE DRIVING CAR, TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, ALL FUSES AND RELAYS AND NEW TURN SIGNAL HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND TURN SIGNALS STILL NOT WORKING, SINCE THIS HAPPENED IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN WORKING. ALSO AT IDLE, CAR REVS UP TO 2000 RPM, AND DROPS BACK TO NORMAL IDLE, THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED...

WHILE DRIVING CAR, TURN SIGNALS STOPPED WORKING, ALL FUSES AND RELAYS AND NEW TURN SIGNAL HAVE BEEN REPLACED, AND TURN SIGNALS STILL NOT WORKING, SINCE THIS HAPPENED IT STILL HAS NOT BEEN WORKING. ALSO AT IDLE, CAR REVS UP TO 2000 RPM, AND DROPS BACK TO NORMAL IDLE, THIS PROBLEM HAPPENS AT ANY SPEED...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO BECOME PUNCTURED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HY...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO BECOME PUNCTURED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HY...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO BECOME PUNCTURED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HY...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE, WHICH CAUSED THE POWER STEERING HOSE TO BECOME PUNCTURED. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V193000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HY...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDAT...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENGINE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN DIAGNOSED THAT THE ENGINE WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000. UPDAT...

BRAKE LINES RUSTED-LOST ALL THE FLUID. THE BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED AND FABRICATED BY THE REPAIR SHOP. *JS

BRAKE LINES RUSTED-LOST ALL THE FLUID. THE BRAKE LINES HAD TO BE REPLACED AND FABRICATED BY THE REPAIR SHOP. *JS

MY FRONT BRAKES KEEP STICKING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IT'S HAPPENED. I'VE REPLACED THE PADS, CALIPERS, DISCS AND LINES TWICE NOW. I JUST FINISHED THAT REPAIR ABOUT 5000 MILES AGO BECAUSE OF THE SAME PROBLEM. LAST WEEK, SMOKE POURS OUT OF MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WELL, AND THE TRUCK IS PULLING AND VI...

MY FRONT BRAKES KEEP STICKING. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IT'S HAPPENED. I'VE REPLACED THE PADS, CALIPERS, DISCS AND LINES TWICE NOW. I JUST FINISHED THAT REPAIR ABOUT 5000 MILES AGO BECAUSE OF THE SAME PROBLEM. LAST WEEK, SMOKE POURS OUT OF MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WELL, AND THE TRUCK IS PULLING AND VI...

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TIRE BUT DID NOT LOSE AIR AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. TIRE TREAD CAUSED OVER $2,000 DAMAGE TO THE BED OF THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PU AS THE TREAD EXPLOSIVELY SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK. THE TIRE WAS 6 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS OL...

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM TIRE BUT DID NOT LOSE AIR AND I WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. TIRE TREAD CAUSED OVER $2,000 DAMAGE TO THE BED OF THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PU AS THE TREAD EXPLOSIVELY SEPARATED FROM THE TRUCK. THE TIRE WAS 6 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS OL...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE CLOCK SPRING. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA C...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED AND THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED. THE LOCAL MECHANIC PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC WHICH LOCATED A FAILURE CODE AT THE CLOCK SPRING. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA C...

I HAVE NOTICED THAT MOST IF NOT ALL DODGE VEHICLES ARE HAVING A PEELING PROBLEM WITH THE CLEAR COAT OF PAINT WHICH OVER TIME AFFECTS THE PAINT AND THEN RUSTS THE VEHICLES, WHETHER THEY ARE A CAR,SUV OR TRUCK. I AM ASSUMING THAT IT IS FROM WATERING DOWN THE PAINT TO SAVE MONIES FOR THE COMPANY BUT C...

I HAVE NOTICED THAT MOST IF NOT ALL DODGE VEHICLES ARE HAVING A PEELING PROBLEM WITH THE CLEAR COAT OF PAINT WHICH OVER TIME AFFECTS THE PAINT AND THEN RUSTS THE VEHICLES, WHETHER THEY ARE A CAR,SUV OR TRUCK. I AM ASSUMING THAT IT IS FROM WATERING DOWN THE PAINT TO SAVE MONIES FOR THE COMPANY BUT C...

PURCHASED THIS 2000 DODGE DAKOTA , ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON STATING LARGE LEAK IN EVAP SYSTEM. P0455. FUEL LEAK AT GAS CAP. NO WAY TO FIX THIS, ODOR IS STRONG SMELL THE GAS LEAKING OUT. UNABLE TO PASS NYS INSPECTION! *TR

PURCHASED THIS 2000 DODGE DAKOTA , ENGINE LIGHT CONSTANTLY ON STATING LARGE LEAK IN EVAP SYSTEM. P0455. FUEL LEAK AT GAS CAP. NO WAY TO FIX THIS, ODOR IS STRONG SMELL THE GAS LEAKING OUT. UNABLE TO PASS NYS INSPECTION! *TR

2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. CONSUMER REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION ON DEFECTIVE TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES HE PURCHASED, WOULD LOSE AIR ON A CONSTANT BASIS. ALSO, THERE WERE RUST STAINS COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE TIRES.

2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. CONSUMER REQUEST AN INVESTIGATION ON DEFECTIVE TIRES. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED THE TIRES HE PURCHASED, WOULD LOSE AIR ON A CONSTANT BASIS. ALSO, THERE WERE RUST STAINS COMING FROM THE SIDE OF THE TIRES.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND A STRONG BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE EMITTED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ROTORS, CALIPERS AND MASTER CYLINDER WERE REPLAC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL ENGAGED, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED WITHOUT WARNING AND A STRONG BURNING ODOR AND SMOKE EMITTED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ROTORS, CALIPERS AND MASTER CYLINDER WERE REPLAC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SPUTTER OR HESITATE PRIOR TO STALLING AND WHEN THE SECURITY WARNING ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SPUTTER OR HESITATE PRIOR TO STALLING AND WHEN THE SECURITY WARNING ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SPUTTER OR HESITATE PRIOR TO STALLING AND WHEN THE SECURITY WARNING ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLS WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE HAS NO POWER STEERING OR BRAKES WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE DOES NOT SPUTTER OR HESITATE PRIOR TO STALLING AND WHEN THE SECURITY WARNING ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE THE STEERING WHEEL FAILURE WAS RELATED TO ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE CONTACT BEGAN TO HEAR A SQUEAKING NOISE AND THE STEERING WHEEL SUDDENLY BECAME LOOSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE THEY INFORMED THAT THE THE STEERING WHEEL FAILURE WAS RELATED TO ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE FRONT CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 165,000. UPDATED 04/22/11

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE FRONT WHEELS LOCKED UP. THE FRONT CALIPERS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 140,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 165,000. UPDATED 04/22/11

2000 DODGE DAKOTA SLT. VERY LOW MILEAGE 36,300 EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: DRIVING FAILURE: BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH TO POINT OF FAILURE. FIRST OCCURRENCE IN THIS TRUCK. ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. SPILLED BRAKE FLUID ON A 2 MILE DRIVE TO WORK. DID NOT KNOW WAS SPILLING. WARNING LIGHT CAME ON O...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA SLT. VERY LOW MILEAGE 36,300 EVENTS LEADING TO FAILURE: DRIVING FAILURE: BRAKE LINE RUSTED THROUGH TO POINT OF FAILURE. FIRST OCCURRENCE IN THIS TRUCK. ALMOST HIT ANOTHER VEHICLE. SPILLED BRAKE FLUID ON A 2 MILE DRIVE TO WORK. DID NOT KNOW WAS SPILLING. WARNING LIGHT CAME ON O...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, THE REAR TIRES WOULD SUDDENLY LOCK UP. HE HAD TO PRESS THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON TO STOP THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM CAUSED HIM TO HAVE TO REPLACE TWO TRANSMISSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR S...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN DRIVING, THE REAR TIRES WOULD SUDDENLY LOCK UP. HE HAD TO PRESS THE OVERDRIVE BUTTON TO STOP THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PROBLEM CAUSED HIM TO HAVE TO REPLACE TWO TRANSMISSIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR S...

STEERING LOCKING UP DUE TO FAULTY STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT. *TR

STEERING LOCKING UP DUE TO FAULTY STEERING SHAFT UNIVERSAL JOINT. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH TBC BIG O SXP TIRES, LINE SIZE P255/70/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES EXHIBITED ABNORMAL BUBBLING. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WOULD ONLY LAST FOR ONE YEAR AND A HALF BEFORE EXHIBITING ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH TBC BIG O SXP TIRES, LINE SIZE P255/70/R15. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES EXHIBITED ABNORMAL BUBBLING. THE TIRES WERE REPLACED HOWEVER THE FAILURE PERSISTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TIRES WOULD ONLY LAST FOR ONE YEAR AND A HALF BEFORE EXHIBITING ...

UNIVERSAL IN THE SHAFT WEARS OUT AND CAUSES EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL,AND COULD BREAK. HAD TO BUY A NEW SHAFT OFF EBAY,THAT DODGE HAS SINCE IMPROVED. *TR

UNIVERSAL IN THE SHAFT WEARS OUT AND CAUSES EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE STEERING WHEEL,AND COULD BREAK. HAD TO BUY A NEW SHAFT OFF EBAY,THAT DODGE HAS SINCE IMPROVED. *TR

BRAKE LINES TOTALLY RUSTED OUT ALL OVER TRUCK AT 70K;HAVE CONTACTED NHTSA BEFORE ABOUT TERRIBLE OEM QUALITY VS RUST OF BRAKE LINES. PLEASE MANDATE STAINLESS LINES AND BRASS OR STAINLESS FITTINGS .~ 5$ PER CAR, SAVE 1000'S OF LIVES. THE PRESENT "PROTECTION" COATINGS ON STEEL ARE TRULY USELESS. ...

BRAKE LINES TOTALLY RUSTED OUT ALL OVER TRUCK AT 70K;HAVE CONTACTED NHTSA BEFORE ABOUT TERRIBLE OEM QUALITY VS RUST OF BRAKE LINES. PLEASE MANDATE STAINLESS LINES AND BRASS OR STAINLESS FITTINGS .~ 5$ PER CAR, SAVE 1000'S OF LIVES. THE PRESENT "PROTECTION" COATINGS ON STEEL ARE TRULY USELESS. ...

HEATER CORE IN DODGE DAKOTAS. THE HEATER CORE IN DODGE DAKOTAS SEEMS TO BE A REALLY BIG ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE PART. WITH A BAD HEATER CORE, ANTI-FREEZE IS EXPELLED THROUGH THE AC VENTS AS A STEAM WHICH IS INHALED BY THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. INHALING ANT...

HEATER CORE IN DODGE DAKOTAS. THE HEATER CORE IN DODGE DAKOTAS SEEMS TO BE A REALLY BIG ISSUE WITH THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE COMPLAINING ABOUT THE DEFECTIVE PART. WITH A BAD HEATER CORE, ANTI-FREEZE IS EXPELLED THROUGH THE AC VENTS AS A STEAM WHICH IS INHALED BY THE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS. INHALING ANT...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. HE HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO-DATE. HE CALLED THE MAN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. HE HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO-DATE. HE CALLED THE MAN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. HE HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO-DATE. HE CALLED THE MAN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CONTROL PANEL, WHICH INDICATED THAT THE AIR BAG SYSTEM WAS INOPERATIVE. ALSO THE CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH WOULD NOT ACTIVATE. HE HAD NOT TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP TO-DATE. HE CALLED THE MAN...

ROTORS TURNED AND THEN WARPED/WORE SET OF PADS DOWN TO BARE METAL IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. ROTORS WERE WARPED AT 32,000 (AT TIME OF PURCHASE), 50,000, 63,000, AND 80,000. REAR BRAKES REPLACED AT SAME INTERVAL AS FRONT BRAKES, BUT HARDLY ANY WEAR WAS PRESENT AT TIME OF MALFUNCTION OF FRONT BRAKES...

ROTORS TURNED AND THEN WARPED/WORE SET OF PADS DOWN TO BARE METAL IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. ROTORS WERE WARPED AT 32,000 (AT TIME OF PURCHASE), 50,000, 63,000, AND 80,000. REAR BRAKES REPLACED AT SAME INTERVAL AS FRONT BRAKES, BUT HARDLY ANY WEAR WAS PRESENT AT TIME OF MALFUNCTION OF FRONT BRAKES...

ROTORS TURNED AND THEN WARPED/WORE SET OF PADS DOWN TO BARE METAL IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. ROTORS WERE WARPED AT 32,000 (AT TIME OF PURCHASE), 50,000, 63,000, AND 80,000. REAR BRAKES REPLACED AT SAME INTERVAL AS FRONT BRAKES, BUT HARDLY ANY WEAR WAS PRESENT AT TIME OF MALFUNCTION OF FRONT BRAKES...

ROTORS TURNED AND THEN WARPED/WORE SET OF PADS DOWN TO BARE METAL IN LESS THAN 20,000 MILES. ROTORS WERE WARPED AT 32,000 (AT TIME OF PURCHASE), 50,000, 63,000, AND 80,000. REAR BRAKES REPLACED AT SAME INTERVAL AS FRONT BRAKES, BUT HARDLY ANY WEAR WAS PRESENT AT TIME OF MALFUNCTION OF FRONT BRAKES...

DODGE/CHRYSLER 9.25 INCH REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE CLUTCH PACK OF THE TRUE-TRAK DIFFERENTIAL FALL OUT. THE METAL PARTS GET CHEWED UP BY THE RING AND PINION AND CAUSE THE REAR END TO FAIL. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AS I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND HUNDREDS PROBABLY M...

DODGE/CHRYSLER 9.25 INCH REAR DIFFERENTIAL FAILURE. RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE CLUTCH PACK OF THE TRUE-TRAK DIFFERENTIAL FALL OUT. THE METAL PARTS GET CHEWED UP BY THE RING AND PINION AND CAUSE THE REAR END TO FAIL. THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM AS I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND HUNDREDS PROBABLY M...

THE BALL JOINTS IN 2000 DAKOTAS WERE RECALLED ON ONLY THE 4X4 MODELS. I HAVE A 2000 WITH 2 WHEELS DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT OUT A LETTER SAYING IT WAS RECALLED, INSPECTED IT AND SAID THEY WERE FINE. THAT WAS AT 50,000 MILES. NOW AT 99,000 THE BALL JOINT DISCONNECTED FROM ITS UNIT, CAUSING ME TO A...

THE BALL JOINTS IN 2000 DAKOTAS WERE RECALLED ON ONLY THE 4X4 MODELS. I HAVE A 2000 WITH 2 WHEELS DRIVE. THE MANUFACTURER SENT OUT A LETTER SAYING IT WAS RECALLED, INSPECTED IT AND SAID THEY WERE FINE. THAT WAS AT 50,000 MILES. NOW AT 99,000 THE BALL JOINT DISCONNECTED FROM ITS UNIT, CAUSING ME TO A...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE CONTACT PLACED OIL IN THE VEHICLE. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN SHAKING EVEN WOR...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASING THE VEHICLE AND DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH, ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE THEN BEGAN TO SHAKE AND THE CONTACT PLACED OIL IN THE VEHICLE. HE RESTARTED THE VEHICLE AND IT BEGAN SHAKING EVEN WOR...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A SMALL RED PUDDLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE OBSERVED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS LOW. HE ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED A SMALL RED PUDDLE UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, HE OBSERVED THAT THE TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL WAS LOW. HE ADDED TRANSMISSION FLUID TO THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER...

THE TRUCK WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROX 25 MI PER HOUR. THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP. SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT OF THE HOOD. I PULLED OVER. FLAMES WERE VISIBLE UNDERNEATH. THE HOOD BLEW OPEN AND FLAMES POURED OUT. IN LESS THAN 4 MINUTES THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED. *TR

THE TRUCK WAS BEING DRIVEN AT APPROX 25 MI PER HOUR. THERE WAS A LOUD THUMP. SMOKE BEGAN TO POUR OUT OF THE HOOD. I PULLED OVER. FLAMES WERE VISIBLE UNDERNEATH. THE HOOD BLEW OPEN AND FLAMES POURED OUT. IN LESS THAN 4 MINUTES THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED. *TR

ENGINE OVERHEATED RELAY AND RELAY BOARD MELTED. CAN NOT REPLACE RELAY DODGE KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND SELLS A RELAY RELOCATION DEVICE. THIS IS DEFECT AND THEY KNOW IT. *TR

ENGINE OVERHEATED RELAY AND RELAY BOARD MELTED. CAN NOT REPLACE RELAY DODGE KNOWS OF THE PROBLEM AND SELLS A RELAY RELOCATION DEVICE. THIS IS DEFECT AND THEY KNOW IT. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE POPS. SHE ALSO HEARS A CLANKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHENEVER THE CONTACT TURNS THE STEERING WHEEL WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE POPS. SHE ALSO HEARS A CLANKING NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND WAS INFORMED OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A CAT AND STRUCK A TREE AND A PARKED CAR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE KEY BROKE OFF IN THE IGNITION AND THE TURN SIGNAL WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT'S FACE STRUCK...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-35 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO AVOID A CAT AND STRUCK A TREE AND A PARKED CAR. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE KEY BROKE OFF IN THE IGNITION AND THE TURN SIGNAL WAS DAMAGED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE CONTACT'S FACE STRUCK...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED HOT BRAKE FLUID AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE GRINDING INTO THE ROTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A DEFECT IN THE KNUCKLE OF THE VE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT SMELLED HOT BRAKE FLUID AND NOTICED THAT THE BRAKE PADS WERE GRINDING INTO THE ROTOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO HIS RESIDENCE. UPON FURTHER INVESTIGATION, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED A DEFECT IN THE KNUCKLE OF THE VE...

NO SPECIFIC CRASHES THAT I AM PERSONALLY AWARE OF, BUT THERE HAVE SURELY BEEN MANY, POSSIBLY ATTRIBUTED TO OTHER CAUSES. THE FAILURE-SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE FLUID LINES WHICH HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING. IT OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY IN THE 'RUST BELT STATES', IE MASSACHUSETTS FOR EXAMPLE. REPAIR INVOLV...

NO SPECIFIC CRASHES THAT I AM PERSONALLY AWARE OF, BUT THERE HAVE SURELY BEEN MANY, POSSIBLY ATTRIBUTED TO OTHER CAUSES. THE FAILURE-SEVERELY RUSTED BRAKE FLUID LINES WHICH HAVE CAUSED LOSS OF BRAKING. IT OCCURS VERY FREQUENTLY IN THE 'RUST BELT STATES', IE MASSACHUSETTS FOR EXAMPLE. REPAIR INVOLV...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, THE SERVICE CAP ON THE RADIATOR HOSE RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS WARMING UP FOR APPROXIMATELY FIVE MINUTES, THE SERVICE CAP ON THE RADIATOR HOSE RUPTURED. THE VEHICLE IS NOT ABLE TO BE DRIVEN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 117,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH COOPER DISCOVERY A/T TIRES (TIRE SIZE P215/75/R15). SHE OBSERVED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS VERY LOW ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE MECHANIC STATED THE TIRES WERE CRACKED AND WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AIR. IN ADDITION, HE STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH COOPER DISCOVERY A/T TIRES (TIRE SIZE P215/75/R15). SHE OBSERVED THAT THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS VERY LOW ON ALL FOUR TIRES. THE MECHANIC STATED THE TIRES WERE CRACKED AND WOULD BE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN AIR. IN ADDITION, HE STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE...

WE BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT IN JANUARY 2008. EVER SINCE WE'VE HAD IT, IT'S RPM GOES UP TO 3 1/2 TO 4 RPMS BEFORE IT SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND AND FROM SECOND TO THIRD. AT FIRST, IT WAS WHEN WE WOULD FIRST LEAVE OUR PARKING LOT, AND NOW IT DOES IT ALMOST ALL THE TIME. WE BOUGHT IT AT KUNES I...

WE BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT IN JANUARY 2008. EVER SINCE WE'VE HAD IT, IT'S RPM GOES UP TO 3 1/2 TO 4 RPMS BEFORE IT SHIFT FROM FIRST TO SECOND AND FROM SECOND TO THIRD. AT FIRST, IT WAS WHEN WE WOULD FIRST LEAVE OUR PARKING LOT, AND NOW IT DOES IT ALMOST ALL THE TIME. WE BOUGHT IT AT KUNES I...

TIMING COVER HOUSING THAT ALSO HOUSES WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT, HAS POOR CASTING QUALITY WHERE COOLANT ENTERS HOUSING FROM LOWER RADIATOR HOSE RESULTING IN EROSION OF MATERIAL AND ULTIMATELY LEAKS OUT RADIATOR FLUID. AFTER SPEAKING WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATE, THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO FURNISH PARS FOR R...

TIMING COVER HOUSING THAT ALSO HOUSES WATER PUMP AND THERMOSTAT, HAS POOR CASTING QUALITY WHERE COOLANT ENTERS HOUSING FROM LOWER RADIATOR HOSE RESULTING IN EROSION OF MATERIAL AND ULTIMATELY LEAKS OUT RADIATOR FLUID. AFTER SPEAKING WITH CHRYSLER CORPORATE, THEY ARE NOT WILLING TO FURNISH PARS FOR R...

PREMATURE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE: REPLACED LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING AT 72,026 MILES; NEEDS REPLACEMENT AGAIN AT 79,505 MILES; 15 MONTHS LATER. (2000 DODGE DAKOTA: P/N: 52009528AE. *TR

PREMATURE FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE: REPLACED LEFT FRONT WHEEL BEARING AT 72,026 MILES; NEEDS REPLACEMENT AGAIN AT 79,505 MILES; 15 MONTHS LATER. (2000 DODGE DAKOTA: P/N: 52009528AE. *TR

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE QUADCAB 4.7 PIECE OF CRAP TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT NEW. IT HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SINCE NEW WITH THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION, I HAVE REPLACED TWO OF THE COMPUTERS WHICH COST ME ABOUT $1800 COMBINED. FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO IT HAS BEEN RUNNI...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE QUADCAB 4.7 PIECE OF CRAP TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT NEW. IT HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SINCE NEW WITH THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION, I HAVE REPLACED TWO OF THE COMPUTERS WHICH COST ME ABOUT $1800 COMBINED. FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO IT HAS BEEN RUNNI...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE QUADCAB 4.7 PIECE OF CRAP TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT NEW. IT HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SINCE NEW WITH THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION, I HAVE REPLACED TWO OF THE COMPUTERS WHICH COST ME ABOUT $1800 COMBINED. FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO IT HAS BEEN RUNNI...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE QUADCAB 4.7 PIECE OF CRAP TRUCK THAT I BOUGHT NEW. IT HAS 59,000 MILES ON IT AND HAS BEEN MAINTAINED SINCE NEW WITH THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE. IN ADDITION, I HAVE REPLACED TWO OF THE COMPUTERS WHICH COST ME ABOUT $1800 COMBINED. FOR THE PAST YEAR OR SO IT HAS BEEN RUNNI...

CLIPS IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL BROKE (BELIEVE THEY HELD THE SPRING TO THE CLUTCH PLATES). CAR IS DODGE DAKOTA 2000, WITH 80,000 MILES OF LIGHT USE ( NO TOWING, LIGHT AND INFREQUENT HAULING) BELEIVE THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE CLIPS THAT MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL.*CN

CLIPS IN REAR DIFFERENTIAL BROKE (BELIEVE THEY HELD THE SPRING TO THE CLUTCH PLATES). CAR IS DODGE DAKOTA 2000, WITH 80,000 MILES OF LIGHT USE ( NO TOWING, LIGHT AND INFREQUENT HAULING) BELEIVE THERE IS A DESIGN DEFECT WITH THE CLIPS THAT MAY CAUSE PREMATURE FAILURE IN THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL.*CN

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED. THE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED. THE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED. THE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 2 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE CONTACT APPLIED THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A REPAIR SHOP AND THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE METALLIC BRAKE LINE WAS RUSTED. THE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE UPPER BALL J...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN HE DROVE OVER A BUMP IN THE ROAD. HE NOTICED THAT THE STEERING WHEEL WAS LOOSE WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO TURN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINT. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE UPPER BALL J...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 93,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE DRIVERS SIDE SEAT BELT BUCKLE ASSEMBLY HAS FAILED. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER WILL NOT REPLACE THE ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 93,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 52,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION, BALL JOINTS, AND TIRE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS LATER, THE V...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE CONTACT EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY STEERING THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE RACK AND PINION, BALL JOINTS, AND TIRE ROD NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED THE REPAIR. APPROXIMATELY FOUR YEARS LATER, THE V...

ROTORS AND FRONT BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT PREMATURLY. ROTOR WEAR INDICATES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WITH THE CALIPER PRIMARILY APPLYING PREASSURE FROM THE PISTON SIDE WHILE THE OPOSING SIDE SEEMS TO BIND. REAR BRAKES ARE STILL ORIGINAL WHILE FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES.

ROTORS AND FRONT BRAKE PADS WEAR OUT PREMATURLY. ROTOR WEAR INDICATES THE PROBLEM SEEMS TO BE WITH THE CALIPER PRIMARILY APPLYING PREASSURE FROM THE PISTON SIDE WHILE THE OPOSING SIDE SEEMS TO BIND. REAR BRAKES ARE STILL ORIGINAL WHILE FRONT HAVE BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES.

TRUCK FUEL LEAK. 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB PURCHASED NEW DECEMBER 1999; MILEAGE 66,000 + ; EXTENSIVE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE, ALSO GARAGED WHEN NOT IN USE; TRUCK IS NOT 4WD AND IS ONLY DRIVEN OVER PAVED ROADS. . STARTED SMELLING FUEL IN GARAGE, THEN COULD SMELL FUEL WHEN TR...

TRUCK FUEL LEAK. 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB PURCHASED NEW DECEMBER 1999; MILEAGE 66,000 + ; EXTENSIVE PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PERFORMED ON VEHICLE, ALSO GARAGED WHEN NOT IN USE; TRUCK IS NOT 4WD AND IS ONLY DRIVEN OVER PAVED ROADS. . STARTED SMELLING FUEL IN GARAGE, THEN COULD SMELL FUEL WHEN TR...

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED TO WORK. THEY LOCK BUT DO NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 2 TIMES AND HAVE FAILED A THIRD . I WAS TOLD THE DOOR LATCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY IS THE PART THAT IS FAILING ALSO THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE IS ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE...

NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL. SOUNDS AS IF POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LOW ON FLUID. MAKES A LOAD NOISE WHEN STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. DROVE SHORT DISTANCE TO REPAIR FACILITY AND WAS SHOCKED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSES HAD SPLIT. ALSO THE RACK AND PINION STE...

NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL. SOUNDS AS IF POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LOW ON FLUID. MAKES A LOAD NOISE WHEN STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. DROVE SHORT DISTANCE TO REPAIR FACILITY AND WAS SHOCKED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSES HAD SPLIT. ALSO THE RACK AND PINION STE...

NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL. SOUNDS AS IF POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LOW ON FLUID. MAKES A LOAD NOISE WHEN STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. DROVE SHORT DISTANCE TO REPAIR FACILITY AND WAS SHOCKED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSES HAD SPLIT. ALSO THE RACK AND PINION STE...

THE DOOR LOCKS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED TO WORK. THEY LOCK BUT DO NOT UNLOCK FROM THE INSIDE. THEY HAVE BEEN REPAIRED 2 TIMES AND HAVE FAILED A THIRD . I WAS TOLD THE DOOR LATCH/LOCK ASSEMBLY IS THE PART THAT IS FAILING ALSO THE CENTRAL TIMER MODULE IS ALSO IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT. THE...

NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL. SOUNDS AS IF POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LOW ON FLUID. MAKES A LOAD NOISE WHEN STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. DROVE SHORT DISTANCE TO REPAIR FACILITY AND WAS SHOCKED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSES HAD SPLIT. ALSO THE RACK AND PINION STE...

NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL. SOUNDS AS IF POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LOW ON FLUID. MAKES A LOAD NOISE WHEN STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. DROVE SHORT DISTANCE TO REPAIR FACILITY AND WAS SHOCKED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSES HAD SPLIT. ALSO THE RACK AND PINION STE...

NOISE FROM ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND VIBRATION FROM STEERING WHEEL. SOUNDS AS IF POWER STEERING PUMP WAS LOW ON FLUID. MAKES A LOAD NOISE WHEN STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO STEER. DROVE SHORT DISTANCE TO REPAIR FACILITY AND WAS SHOCKED THAT THE HIGH PRESSURE HOSES HAD SPLIT. ALSO THE RACK AND PINION STE...

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HER 2000 DODGE DAKOTA (139000 FAILURE MILEAGE) AT 50 MPH IN THE LIGHT RAIN, SHE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND A SLIGHTLY SHARP CURVE, BUT THE CURVE TURNED OUT TO BE SHARPER THAN EXPECTED. WHEN THE CONTACTS APPLIED THE BRAKES HEAVILY THE WHEELS LOCKED, AND THE CO...

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HER 2000 DODGE DAKOTA (139000 FAILURE MILEAGE) AT 50 MPH IN THE LIGHT RAIN, SHE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND A SLIGHTLY SHARP CURVE, BUT THE CURVE TURNED OUT TO BE SHARPER THAN EXPECTED. WHEN THE CONTACTS APPLIED THE BRAKES HEAVILY THE WHEELS LOCKED, AND THE CO...

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HER 2000 DODGE DAKOTA (139000 FAILURE MILEAGE) AT 50 MPH IN THE LIGHT RAIN, SHE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND A SLIGHTLY SHARP CURVE, BUT THE CURVE TURNED OUT TO BE SHARPER THAN EXPECTED. WHEN THE CONTACTS APPLIED THE BRAKES HEAVILY THE WHEELS LOCKED, AND THE CO...

TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HER 2000 DODGE DAKOTA (139000 FAILURE MILEAGE) AT 50 MPH IN THE LIGHT RAIN, SHE ATTEMPTED TO GO AROUND A SLIGHTLY SHARP CURVE, BUT THE CURVE TURNED OUT TO BE SHARPER THAN EXPECTED. WHEN THE CONTACTS APPLIED THE BRAKES HEAVILY THE WHEELS LOCKED, AND THE CO...

TRUCK STARTED TO PULL TO RIGHT UPON MID-LEVEL BRAKING. WAS TOLD BRAKES OK, TIE ROD ENDS BAD/REPLACED, NO CHANGE. THEN TOLD RACK & PINION BAD/REPLACED, SLIGHT CHANGE, STILL PULLS TO RIGHT, GETTING WORSE. NOW 3 MONTHS LATER AND AFTER $400.00 IN REPAIRS, I GO WITH A DIFFERENT SHOP, I WAS TOLD BRAKES CA...

TRUCK STARTED TO PULL TO RIGHT UPON MID-LEVEL BRAKING. WAS TOLD BRAKES OK, TIE ROD ENDS BAD/REPLACED, NO CHANGE. THEN TOLD RACK & PINION BAD/REPLACED, SLIGHT CHANGE, STILL PULLS TO RIGHT, GETTING WORSE. NOW 3 MONTHS LATER AND AFTER $400.00 IN REPAIRS, I GO WITH A DIFFERENT SHOP, I WAS TOLD BRAKES CA...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED. I ALSO OWN A 2001 CARAVAN WHOSE DRIVERS SIDE REGULATOR BROKE 2 YEARS AGO AND MY 2001 DURANGO HAD BOTH LEFT SIDE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE AS WELL. THAT IS NOW 4 WINDOWS REGULATORS FAILED IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS. *NM

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR HAS FAILED. I ALSO OWN A 2001 CARAVAN WHOSE DRIVERS SIDE REGULATOR BROKE 2 YEARS AGO AND MY 2001 DURANGO HAD BOTH LEFT SIDE DRIVERS AND PASSENGERS WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE AS WELL. THAT IS NOW 4 WINDOWS REGULATORS FAILED IN LESS THAN 3 YEARS. *NM

HEATER CORE BUSTED AT 42000 MILES. *JB

HEATER CORE BUSTED AT 42000 MILES. *JB

A DESIGN FAILURE IN THE TIMING CHAIN COVER 4.7 CID 2000 DODGE DAKOTA IN THE HOUSING WHERE THE THER. HOUSING BOLTS TO THE COVER. A PIN HOLE LEAK OCCURRED. DODGE HAS REDESIGNED THIS COVER 2 TIMES TO CORRECT THE DESIGN ERROR. DEFECT COVER IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. 145,000 MILES. *NM

A DESIGN FAILURE IN THE TIMING CHAIN COVER 4.7 CID 2000 DODGE DAKOTA IN THE HOUSING WHERE THE THER. HOUSING BOLTS TO THE COVER. A PIN HOLE LEAK OCCURRED. DODGE HAS REDESIGNED THIS COVER 2 TIMES TO CORRECT THE DESIGN ERROR. DEFECT COVER IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION. 145,000 MILES. *NM

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED ON A WORSENING BASIS WHILE TRYING TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON NORMAL ROAD CONDITIONS, THE STEERING WHEEL MALFUNCTIONED ON A WORSENING BASIS WHILE TRYING TO TURN IN ANY DIRECTION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE LOCAL DEALER, WHO DETERMINED THE INTERMEDIATE SHAFT OF THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDED TO BE REPLACED....

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. 3 OUT 4 ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING IN THE SAME YEAR AND THE LAST THAT HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED WILL NOT LOCK WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE. *NM

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. 3 OUT 4 ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING IN THE SAME YEAR AND THE LAST THAT HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED WILL NOT LOCK WHEN IT IS COLD OUTSIDE. *NM

I BOUGHT A 00 DAKOTA R/T USED NOT FROM A DEALER IN 2004. I HAD SOME ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FROM. THEY SAID THEY NEEDED TO CHANGE SOME PARTS TO ALIGN IT WHICH COST OVER $1000. ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS LATER IT NEEDED ALIGNMENT AGAIN AND NOW THE ...

I BOUGHT A 00 DAKOTA R/T USED NOT FROM A DEALER IN 2004. I HAD SOME ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER WHERE THE TRUCK WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED FROM. THEY SAID THEY NEEDED TO CHANGE SOME PARTS TO ALIGN IT WHICH COST OVER $1000. ABOUT 1 1/2 YEARS LATER IT NEEDED ALIGNMENT AGAIN AND NOW THE ...

FELT 'CLUNKING' NOISES THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. DURING ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS VEHICLE INSPECTION IN AUGUST 2006 TRUCK FAILED ON FRONT SUSPENSION TEST. TOOK TO WCS AUTOMOTIVE IN ROCKLAND, MA. MECHANIC DETERMINED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. TOTAL REP...

FELT 'CLUNKING' NOISES THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. DURING ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS VEHICLE INSPECTION IN AUGUST 2006 TRUCK FAILED ON FRONT SUSPENSION TEST. TOOK TO WCS AUTOMOTIVE IN ROCKLAND, MA. MECHANIC DETERMINED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. TOTAL REP...

FELT 'CLUNKING' NOISES THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. DURING ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS VEHICLE INSPECTION IN AUGUST 2006 TRUCK FAILED ON FRONT SUSPENSION TEST. TOOK TO WCS AUTOMOTIVE IN ROCKLAND, MA. MECHANIC DETERMINED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. TOTAL REP...

FELT 'CLUNKING' NOISES THROUGH STEERING WHEEL. DURING ANNUAL MASSACHUSETTS VEHICLE INSPECTION IN AUGUST 2006 TRUCK FAILED ON FRONT SUSPENSION TEST. TOOK TO WCS AUTOMOTIVE IN ROCKLAND, MA. MECHANIC DETERMINED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH RIGHT AND LEFT SIDE REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. TOTAL REP...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD. THERE ARE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT END. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 4WD DAKOTAS, HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS ON THE 2WD MODELS. THERE WAS AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" THAT WAS SILENTLY (AS IN I NEVER KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE) ON THE BALL JOINTS O...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD. THERE ARE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT END. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 4WD DAKOTAS, HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS ON THE 2WD MODELS. THERE WAS AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" THAT WAS SILENTLY (AS IN I NEVER KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE) ON THE BALL JOINTS O...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD. THERE ARE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT END. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 4WD DAKOTAS, HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS ON THE 2WD MODELS. THERE WAS AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" THAT WAS SILENTLY (AS IN I NEVER KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE) ON THE BALL JOINTS O...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD. THERE ARE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT END. THERE WAS A RECALL ON 4WD DAKOTAS, HOWEVER, THERE HAS BEEN NO RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINTS ON THE 2WD MODELS. THERE WAS AN "EXTENDED WARRANTY" THAT WAS SILENTLY (AS IN I NEVER KNEW THERE WAS AN ISSUE) ON THE BALL JOINTS O...

THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH. THERE IS ALSO A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE POWER DOOR LOCKS. *JB

THE DOORS LOCK AND UNLOCKING INTERMITTENTLY WITHOUT ACTIVATING THE POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH. THERE IS ALSO A CLICKING SOUND FROM THE POWER DOOR LOCKS. *JB

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ANOTHER DRIVER TURNED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING 35-40MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLES COLLIDED IN A NEAR HEAD ON POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUSTAINED NO INJURIES. THE POLICE TOOK A REPORT AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WA...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED ANOTHER DRIVER TURNED IN FRONT OF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING 35-40MPH, THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, BUT THE VEHICLES COLLIDED IN A NEAR HEAD ON POSITION. THE CONTACT WAS NOT WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUSTAINED NO INJURIES. THE POLICE TOOK A REPORT AT THE SCENE AND THE VEHICLE WA...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF AN ANGLED PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE OUTER TIE ROD CAME APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING OUT OF AN ANGLED PARKING SPACE, THE PASSENGER SIDE TIRE WOULD NOT TURN. THE CONTACT DETERMINED THE OUTER TIE ROD CAME APART. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE AND THE CONTACT REPAIRED THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED.

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL (04V-596000)THAT CAUSED POSSIBLE COLLISION AND DEATH OF PASSENGER. *TS *NM

CONSUMER COMPLAINT REGARDING UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL (04V-596000)THAT CAUSED POSSIBLE COLLISION AND DEATH OF PASSENGER. *TS *NM

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP (SHE OF COURSE LOST ALL POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES). THE DEALERSHIP DENIED MY EXTENDED WARRANTY CLAIM SO I PURCHAS...

MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK IN MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK. SHE HEARD A KNOCKING NOISE AND THE ENGINE LOCKED UP. FORTUNATELY SHE WAS ABLE TO COAST TO A STOP (SHE OF COURSE LOST ALL POWER ASSIST TO THE STEERING AND BRAKES). THE DEALERSHIP DENIED MY EXTENDED WARRANTY CLAIM SO I PURCHAS...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA CONSTANT MECHANICAL FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND BALL JOINTS THEY USE. THEY USE INFERIOR PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT LAST ON A VEHICLE BASED ON NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES. THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA CONSTANT MECHANICAL FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND BALL JOINTS THEY USE. THEY USE INFERIOR PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT LAST ON A VEHICLE BASED ON NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES. THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA CONSTANT MECHANICAL FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND BALL JOINTS THEY USE. THEY USE INFERIOR PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT LAST ON A VEHICLE BASED ON NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES. THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA CONSTANT MECHANICAL FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND BALL JOINTS THEY USE. THEY USE INFERIOR PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT LAST ON A VEHICLE BASED ON NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES. THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA CONSTANT MECHANICAL FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND BALL JOINTS THEY USE. THEY USE INFERIOR PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT LAST ON A VEHICLE BASED ON NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES. THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA CONSTANT MECHANICAL FAILURE DUE TO THE TYPE OF ROTORS, BRAKE PADS, AND BALL JOINTS THEY USE. THEY USE INFERIOR PRODUCTS THAT DO NOT LAST ON A VEHICLE BASED ON NORMAL WEAR AND TEAR. HAVE TO CONSTANTLY REPLACE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ABOUT EVERY 20,000 MILES. THAT IS NOT ACCEPTABLE...

WHEN THE TRUCK IS STARTED THE REAR DRUM BRAKES HAVE A TENDENCY TO LOCK UPON FIRST BRAKING. ABS DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE OPERATION NORMAL AFTERWARDS. HAD AN ASE MECHANIC ADJUST DRUMS PROBLEM RETURNED FOUR MONTHS LATER. FRONT ROTORS HAVE WARPED TWICE. FIRST TIME THE ROTORS WERE ...

WHEN THE TRUCK IS STARTED THE REAR DRUM BRAKES HAVE A TENDENCY TO LOCK UPON FIRST BRAKING. ABS DOES NOT ENGAGE WHEN THIS HAPPENS. BRAKE OPERATION NORMAL AFTERWARDS. HAD AN ASE MECHANIC ADJUST DRUMS PROBLEM RETURNED FOUR MONTHS LATER. FRONT ROTORS HAVE WARPED TWICE. FIRST TIME THE ROTORS WERE ...

WHEN THE TRUCK IS OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES OR MORE, IT TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS FOR THE ENGINE TO START. THIS STARTED WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 5 YRS OLD WITH ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. IT WILL START IMMEDIATELY IF IT HAS JUST BEEN TURNED OFF. I SUSPECT A LOWERING OF GAS LINE PRESSURE WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF. ...

WHEN THE TRUCK IS OFF FOR SEVERAL MINUTES OR MORE, IT TAKES SEVERAL SECONDS FOR THE ENGINE TO START. THIS STARTED WHEN IT WAS ABOUT 5 YRS OLD WITH ABOUT 70,000 MILES ON IT. IT WILL START IMMEDIATELY IF IT HAS JUST BEEN TURNED OFF. I SUSPECT A LOWERING OF GAS LINE PRESSURE WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF. ...

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH. IT STRUCK A TREE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. HOWEVER, HE SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FR...

DT: THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A SINGLE CAR ACCIDENT WHILE DRIVING 35-40 MPH. IT STRUCK A TREE. UPON IMPACT, THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THE PASSENGER WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT. HOWEVER, HE SUSTAINED FACIAL INJURIES. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED FR...

THE 2000 4 WD DODGE DAKOTA WITH THE 4.7 ENGINE THAT WE OWN AND BOUGHT NEW (LAST TIME...) HAD AN OIL PUMP FAILURE AT 60K MILES. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM CITING SLUDGE BUILD UP AND LACK OF MAINTENANCE AS THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE AND THE REASON FOR THE LONGER THAN ...

THE 2000 4 WD DODGE DAKOTA WITH THE 4.7 ENGINE THAT WE OWN AND BOUGHT NEW (LAST TIME...) HAD AN OIL PUMP FAILURE AT 60K MILES. THE DEALER HAD THE VEHICLE FOR A WEEK TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM CITING SLUDGE BUILD UP AND LACK OF MAINTENANCE AS THE REASON FOR THE FAILURE AND THE REASON FOR THE LONGER THAN ...

THERE HAS BEEN A FAILURE OF THE OIL PUMP IN MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SLE WITH THE 3.8 LITER ENGINE.... 60K MILES, OUT OF WARRANTY...!! 60000 MILES !! THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT CLAIMS THAT IT WAS DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP OF THE PICK UP TUBE OF THE OIL PUMP. I CHANGED THE OIL OFTEN AND USE A GOOD QUALITY SY...

THERE HAS BEEN A FAILURE OF THE OIL PUMP IN MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SLE WITH THE 3.8 LITER ENGINE.... 60K MILES, OUT OF WARRANTY...!! 60000 MILES !! THE DEALER SERVICE DEPT CLAIMS THAT IT WAS DUE TO SLUDGE BUILD UP OF THE PICK UP TUBE OF THE OIL PUMP. I CHANGED THE OIL OFTEN AND USE A GOOD QUALITY SY...

ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA MY STEERING KNUCKLE SNAPPED PAST THE TIE ROD ON THE WHEEL PART OF THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE IF THE VEHICLE (FRONT) THIS PART IS APPROXIMATELY A 1 INCH BY ONE INCH OF SOLID STEEL. THIS RESULTED IN A CRASH WITH A PARKED MANATEE COUNTY PATROL CAR. I BELIEVE THIS PART SHOULD...

ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA MY STEERING KNUCKLE SNAPPED PAST THE TIE ROD ON THE WHEEL PART OF THE RIGHT PASSENGER SIDE IF THE VEHICLE (FRONT) THIS PART IS APPROXIMATELY A 1 INCH BY ONE INCH OF SOLID STEEL. THIS RESULTED IN A CRASH WITH A PARKED MANATEE COUNTY PATROL CAR. I BELIEVE THIS PART SHOULD...

I READ IN TODAY'S PAPER ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION OF 2004-05 DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS WITH THE INVESTIGATION INTO STEERING LOOSENESS AND PROBLEMS - OUR 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB HAD TO HAVE THE SHAFT REPLACED DUE TO A BROKEN CONNECTION - IT HAD LOOSENED FOR A LONG TIME UNTIL IT AFFECTED OUR DRIVING. THE...

I READ IN TODAY'S PAPER ABOUT THE INVESTIGATION OF 2004-05 DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS WITH THE INVESTIGATION INTO STEERING LOOSENESS AND PROBLEMS - OUR 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB HAD TO HAVE THE SHAFT REPLACED DUE TO A BROKEN CONNECTION - IT HAD LOOSENED FOR A LONG TIME UNTIL IT AFFECTED OUR DRIVING. THE...

BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE PIPES. *JB

BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO RUSTED BRAKE PIPES. *JB

POWER LOCK ACTUATORS ALL FAILED ONE AFTER ANOTHER. THE FIRST ONE TO FAIL WAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR IN 2002. THE OTHER REAR AND PASSENGER FRONT FAILED IN 2004 AND NOW THE DRIVER'S POWER LOCK ACTUATOR IS MALFUNCTIONING. IS THIS COMMON AND SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL IF SO?*JB

POWER LOCK ACTUATORS ALL FAILED ONE AFTER ANOTHER. THE FIRST ONE TO FAIL WAS THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR IN 2002. THE OTHER REAR AND PASSENGER FRONT FAILED IN 2004 AND NOW THE DRIVER'S POWER LOCK ACTUATOR IS MALFUNCTIONING. IS THIS COMMON AND SHOULD THERE BE A RECALL IF SO?*JB

DT: 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONSUMER HAD AN INDICATION THAT IT LOOKED LIKE A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT UNLESS THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. SPOKE TO A MECHANIC, HE SAID THAT EVEN THOUGH THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ON NOW THAT THE AIRBAG WILL EVENT...

DT: 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONSUMER HAD AN INDICATION THAT IT LOOKED LIKE A FAULTY CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT UNLESS THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WAS ON THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. SPOKE TO A MECHANIC, HE SAID THAT EVEN THOUGH THE WARNING LIGHT WAS NOT ON NOW THAT THE AIRBAG WILL EVENT...

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON DODGE DAKOTA ON A HILL. NO CRASH BUT I HEARD THIS IS HAPPENING TO TONS OF DODGE TRUCKS AT AROUND 70,000 MILES. SOME ONE COULD GET HURT. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. *NM

TRANSMISSION FAILED ON DODGE DAKOTA ON A HILL. NO CRASH BUT I HEARD THIS IS HAPPENING TO TONS OF DODGE TRUCKS AT AROUND 70,000 MILES. SOME ONE COULD GET HURT. TRANSMISSION HAD TO BE REBUILT. *NM

2000 DODGE DAKOTA DEVELOPED A MISFIRE IN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECENTLY READ WHERE THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT REGARDING A SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION. *JB

2000 DODGE DAKOTA DEVELOPED A MISFIRE IN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECENTLY READ WHERE THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT REGARDING A SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION. *JB

2000 DODGE DAKOTA DEVELOPED A MISFIRE IN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECENTLY READ WHERE THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT REGARDING A SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION. *JB

2000 DODGE DAKOTA DEVELOPED A MISFIRE IN THE ENGINE WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ENGAGED.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HE RECENTLY READ WHERE THERE WAS A SERVICE BULLETIN OUT REGARDING A SENSOR IN THE TRANSMISSION. *JB

BRAKES, OUT OF ROUND OR WARPED ROTORS AND DRUMS, PREVENTS SMOOTH STOPPING AND LOCKS-UP INDIVIDUAL WHEELS. FRONT ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS REPLACED TWICE IN 50K MILES, AND WORN OUT AGAIN. *JB

BRAKES, OUT OF ROUND OR WARPED ROTORS AND DRUMS, PREVENTS SMOOTH STOPPING AND LOCKS-UP INDIVIDUAL WHEELS. FRONT ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS REPLACED TWICE IN 50K MILES, AND WORN OUT AGAIN. *JB

2000 DODGE DAKOTA RECALL #119667 (UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT). I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO GET THE RECALL PERFORMED AND I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO PAY FOR AN ALIGNMENT TO SET CASTER, THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE TOE ADJUSTMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT NOT THE CASTER, DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREES WIT...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA RECALL #119667 (UPPER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT). I TOOK MY VEHICLE IN TO GET THE RECALL PERFORMED AND I WAS TOLD I NEEDED TO PAY FOR AN ALIGNMENT TO SET CASTER, THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THE TOE ADJUSTMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL BUT NOT THE CASTER, DODGE CUSTOMER SERVICE AGREES WIT...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. THE COLOR IS SOLAR YELLOW. IN LATE APRIL OF THIS YEAR, I NOTICED THAT MY CLEAR COAT WAS STARTING TO PEEL AND IT WAS TURNING WHITE IN OTHER SECTIONS OF MY TRUCK. I TOOK IT INTO A DODGE DEALER WHICH TOLD ME THAT THE CLEAR COAT IS TOO THIN ON ALL PANELS. HE CONTACT...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. THE COLOR IS SOLAR YELLOW. IN LATE APRIL OF THIS YEAR, I NOTICED THAT MY CLEAR COAT WAS STARTING TO PEEL AND IT WAS TURNING WHITE IN OTHER SECTIONS OF MY TRUCK. I TOOK IT INTO A DODGE DEALER WHICH TOLD ME THAT THE CLEAR COAT IS TOO THIN ON ALL PANELS. HE CONTACT...

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK, 4.7 LITER V8, JUST QUIT. THE RESULT WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. POWER ASSIST FOR THE BRAKES QUIT AFTER TWO ATTEMPS AT BRAKEING. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND STOPPED. I RESTARTED THE TR...

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH, THE ENGINE OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK, 4.7 LITER V8, JUST QUIT. THE RESULT WAS A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER STEERING. POWER ASSIST FOR THE BRAKES QUIT AFTER TWO ATTEMPS AT BRAKEING. I COASTED TO THE SIDE OF ROAD AND STOPPED. I RESTARTED THE TR...

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND THAT AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT WHICH WO...

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND THAT AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT WHICH WO...

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND THAT AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT WHICH WO...

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD THE RECALL WORK DONE FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND THAT AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THE VEHICLE NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT WHICH WO...

I PURCHACED IN MARCH 2004 A USED 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH 71,000 MILES. WITH IN THE FIRST MONTH THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN JULY '04 THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR REGULATOR WENT OUT THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN SEPT '04 THE LEFT REAR WINDOW WENT BAD. IN MAY 2005 THE LEF...

I PURCHACED IN MARCH 2004 A USED 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH 71,000 MILES. WITH IN THE FIRST MONTH THE RIGHT REAR WINDOW REGULATOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN JULY '04 THE RIGHT FRONT DOOR REGULATOR WENT OUT THAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. IN SEPT '04 THE LEFT REAR WINDOW WENT BAD. IN MAY 2005 THE LEF...

THE CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE UNLOCKING THE PASSENGER DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER. *JB POWER LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK EITHER DOOR OF VEHICLE, WHETHER USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYHOLE OR USING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR. THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK VEHICLE IS BY A COMBINATION OF...

THE CONSUMER HAD TROUBLE UNLOCKING THE PASSENGER DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. THE CONSUMER WILL CONTACT THE DEALER. *JB POWER LOCKS WILL NOT UNLOCK EITHER DOOR OF VEHICLE, WHETHER USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYHOLE OR USING THE UNLOCK BUTTON ON THE DOOR. THE ONLY WAY TO UNLOCK VEHICLE IS BY A COMBINATION OF...

TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGH FROM WHEN IT WAS BRAND NEW. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHOP NO LESS THEN 10 TIMES IN 5 YEARS COMPLAINING. NO PROBLEM COULD BE ID'D UNTIL LAST WEEK. THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON WHILE SITTING IN PARK. THE DEALERSHIP ID'D PROBLEM AS FAULTY VALVE BODY. REPLACED VALVE BODY AND T...

TRANSMISSION SHIFTED ROUGH FROM WHEN IT WAS BRAND NEW. BROUGHT TO DEALERSHOP NO LESS THEN 10 TIMES IN 5 YEARS COMPLAINING. NO PROBLEM COULD BE ID'D UNTIL LAST WEEK. THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION LIGHT CAME ON WHILE SITTING IN PARK. THE DEALERSHIP ID'D PROBLEM AS FAULTY VALVE BODY. REPLACED VALVE BODY AND T...

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED THEN TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN LOCKING OR UNLOCKING. MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED THEN TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN LOCKING OR UNLOCKING. MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

VEHICLE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICK UP 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FAILED NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR BALL JOINTS. THERE WAS A LETTER ABOUT THE UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY TO THE POINT WHERE THEY MAY PULL OUT OF THE SOCKET.

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED THEN TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN LOCKING OR UNLOCKING. MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

THE PASSENGER SIDE POWER WINDOW FAILED THEN TWO WEEKS LATER DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED. THE POWER DOOR LOCKS MADE A LOUD NOISE WHEN LOCKING OR UNLOCKING. MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *NM

VEHICLE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICK UP 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FAILED NEW JERSEY MOTOR VEHICLE INSPECTION FOR BALL JOINTS. THERE WAS A LETTER ABOUT THE UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. UPON INSPECTION FOUND BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY TO THE POINT WHERE THEY MAY PULL OUT OF THE SOCKET.

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MADE A COMPLETE STOP STARTED TO MAKE RIGHT TURN BUT THE TIRES DID NOT TURN LUCKIELY I STOPPED JUST IN TIME TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT THE STEERING SHAFT THAT CONNECTS TO THE STEERING COLUM COMPLETLY BROKE OFF THERFORE LEAVING ME WITH NO CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. I REPLACED THE STEERING...

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD MADE A COMPLETE STOP STARTED TO MAKE RIGHT TURN BUT THE TIRES DID NOT TURN LUCKIELY I STOPPED JUST IN TIME TO PREVENT AN ACCIDENT THE STEERING SHAFT THAT CONNECTS TO THE STEERING COLUM COMPLETLY BROKE OFF THERFORE LEAVING ME WITH NO CONTROL OF MY TRUCK. I REPLACED THE STEERING...

VIBRATIONS DURING BRAKING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. PULSING WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. TODAY THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON LEVEL ROAD. THE DISC BRAKES WERE LOCKED UP ON THE ROTOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. APPEARS TO BE A FAILURE WITHIN THE CALIPER??? I HAVE HEARD S...

VIBRATIONS DURING BRAKING AT HIGH AND LOW SPEEDS. PULSING WHILE DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDAL. TODAY THE RIGHT FRONT BRAKE OVERHEATED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED ON LEVEL ROAD. THE DISC BRAKES WERE LOCKED UP ON THE ROTOR AND WOULD NOT RELEASE. APPEARS TO BE A FAILURE WITHIN THE CALIPER??? I HAVE HEARD S...

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED STEERING RACK AND PINION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

2000 DODOGE DAKOTA - IMMEDIATE, CATASTOPHIC FAILUE OF UPPER BALL JOINT. VEHICLE OPERATED FINE JUST DAYS BEFORE THEN SUDDENLY LOUD CLUNKOMG AND STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT. TANDARD AUTO PARTS HOUSES DO NOT CARRY THE PROPER PARTS - CITING DODGE SAYS YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE LOWER CONTROL ARM.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED STEERING RACK AND PINION FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT, AND RESULTING IN A COLLISION. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WILL BE NOTIFIED.*AK

2000 DODOGE DAKOTA - IMMEDIATE, CATASTOPHIC FAILUE OF UPPER BALL JOINT. VEHICLE OPERATED FINE JUST DAYS BEFORE THEN SUDDENLY LOUD CLUNKOMG AND STEERING PULL TO THE RIGHT. TANDARD AUTO PARTS HOUSES DO NOT CARRY THE PROPER PARTS - CITING DODGE SAYS YOU MUST REPLACE THE ENTIRE LOWER CONTROL ARM.*AK

HAVE A DODGE DAKOTA-IT HAD A LEAKY HEAD GASKET; WHEN BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIRS CHRYSLER WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER BECAUSE THEY SAY THERE IS SLUDGE IN ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF OIL CHANGES; I HAVE CHANGED OIL AND I DON'T SEE HOW A LACK OF OIL CHANGES WOULD CAUSE A LEAKY HEAD GASKET ANYWAY. PAID EXTRA FOR EXTE...

HAVE A DODGE DAKOTA-IT HAD A LEAKY HEAD GASKET; WHEN BROUGHT IN FOR REPAIRS CHRYSLER WARRANTY WILL NOT COVER BECAUSE THEY SAY THERE IS SLUDGE IN ENGINE DUE TO LACK OF OIL CHANGES; I HAVE CHANGED OIL AND I DON'T SEE HOW A LACK OF OIL CHANGES WOULD CAUSE A LEAKY HEAD GASKET ANYWAY. PAID EXTRA FOR EXTE...

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000. CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. LITHI DODGE, 425-255-7220. *AK *SC *JB

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000. CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. LITHI DODGE, 425-255-7220. *AK *SC *JB

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000. CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. LITHI DODGE, 425-255-7220. *AK *SC *JB

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000. CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. LITHI DODGE, 425-255-7220. *AK *SC *JB

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR IN DECEMBER 2004. CONSUMER CONTACTED 3 DEALERSHIPS, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE PARTS.*AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR IN DECEMBER 2004. CONSUMER CONTACTED 3 DEALERSHIPS, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE PARTS.*AK

A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL, AND THE TIRE DAMAGED THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER...

A LOUD NOISE CAME FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE, AND VEHICLE SHOOK UNCONTROLLABLY. DRIVER PULLED OVER, AND NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR PASSENGER TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE WHEEL, AND THE TIRE DAMAGED THE UNDER CARRIAGE OF THE TRUCK. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE THE TIRE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER...

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE REPAIR SHOP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB CONSUMER BELIEVE 2 WHEEL DRIVE AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE DODGE DAKOTA TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME FRONT BALL JOINTS, THEREFORE REPAIRS SHO...

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE REPAIR SHOP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB CONSUMER BELIEVE 2 WHEEL DRIVE AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE DODGE DAKOTA TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME FRONT BALL JOINTS, THEREFORE REPAIRS SHO...

WHILE SERVICING VEHICLE FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE RODS WERE BAD DUE TO WEAR.*AK

WHILE SERVICING VEHICLE FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE RODS WERE BAD DUE TO WEAR.*AK

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE REPAIR SHOP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB CONSUMER BELIEVE 2 WHEEL DRIVE AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE DODGE DAKOTA TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME FRONT BALL JOINTS, THEREFORE REPAIRS SHO...

WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT THE REPAIR SHOP FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB CONSUMER BELIEVE 2 WHEEL DRIVE AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE DODGE DAKOTA TRUCKS HAVE THE SAME FRONT BALL JOINTS, THEREFORE REPAIRS SHO...

WHILE SERVICING VEHICLE FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE RODS WERE BAD DUE TO WEAR.*AK

WHILE SERVICING VEHICLE FOR NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS IT WAS DETERMINED THAT INNER TIE RODS WERE BAD DUE TO WEAR.*AK

DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2000, PROBLEM WITH TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING. *BF THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHIFT OUT OF NORMAL GEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE DID GO OUT OF GEAR, THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE HE COULD GET THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT BACK INTO GEAR. THE CONSU...

DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2000, PROBLEM WITH TRANSFER CASE SHIFTING. *BF THE TRUCK BEGAN TO SHIFT OUT OF NORMAL GEAR. WHEN THE VEHICLE DID GO OUT OF GEAR, THE CONSUMER HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND COME TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE HE COULD GET THE VEHICLE TO SHIFT BACK INTO GEAR. THE CONSU...

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS TO THIRD. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. EXCESSIVE FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO CLUTCH TO GET IT TO GO INTO REVERSE. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS WITH 2 FINGERS. DEALERSH...

UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT GEARS TO THIRD. ALSO, VEHICLE FAILED TO GO INTO REVERSE. EXCESSIVE FORCE HAD TO BE APPLIED TO CLUTCH TO GET IT TO GO INTO REVERSE. THEN, VEHICLE STALLED. WHEN THE TOW TRUCK ARRIVED CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO CHANGE GEARS WITH 2 FINGERS. DEALERSH...

THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WOULD BE THE FORTH REPLACEMENT WITHIN A YEAR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WER...

THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WOULD BE THE FORTH REPLACEMENT WITHIN A YEAR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WER...

THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WOULD BE THE FORTH REPLACEMENT WITHIN A YEAR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WER...

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT THE PINION NUT FELL OFF, CAUSING THE REAR END TO LOCK UP. THIS CAUSED THE PINION TO TWIST INSIDE THE DIFFERENTIAL, AND LOCK UP BETWEEN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASING AND THE RING GEAR. *AK

THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WOULD BE THE FORTH REPLACEMENT WITHIN A YEAR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WER...

THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WOULD BE THE FORTH REPLACEMENT WITHIN A YEAR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WER...

THE VEHICLE WOULD MAKE A WHINING NOISE WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH OR MORE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE DIFFERENTIAL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WOULD BE THE FORTH REPLACEMENT WITHIN A YEAR. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER WER...

WHILE PULLING AWAY FROM A STOP LIGHT THE PINION NUT FELL OFF, CAUSING THE REAR END TO LOCK UP. THIS CAUSED THE PINION TO TWIST INSIDE THE DIFFERENTIAL, AND LOCK UP BETWEEN THE DIFFERENTIAL CASING AND THE RING GEAR. *AK

' RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS, PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF RECALL# 04V596000. *SC *JB

' RECALL CAMPAIGN' ISSUED FOR 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS, PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *BF RECALL# 04V596000. *SC *JB

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES. APPARENTLY THE MAIN SEAL BLEW OUT AND ALL FLUID LEAKED OUT CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING. REQUIRED THAT THE ENTIRE PUMP BE REPLACED. *AK

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT OUT WHILE DRIVING MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH ONLY 60,000 MILES. APPARENTLY THE MAIN SEAL BLEW OUT AND ALL FLUID LEAKED OUT CAUSING DIFFICULT STEERING. REQUIRED THAT THE ENTIRE PUMP BE REPLACED. *AK

CONSUMER WAS A PART OF A RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINT. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTS. WAS TOLD HE WOULD BE PLACED ON A LIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN, BUT THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE FELL OFF AT 55 MPH. *AK

CONSUMER WAS A PART OF A RECALL FOR THE BALL JOINT. HE CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THERE WERE NO PARTS. WAS TOLD HE WOULD BE PLACED ON A LIST. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO VIN, BUT THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE FELL OFF AT 55 MPH. *AK

DODGE DAKOTA 2000 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE HE HEARD ABOUT A RECALL ON THE DODGE DAKOTA. THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THE RECALL WAS FOR 4X4 VEHICLE'S ONLY. *NM

DODGE DAKOTA 2000 CONSUMER STATES VEHICLE SHAKES WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED. *BF THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER BECAUSE HE HEARD ABOUT A RECALL ON THE DODGE DAKOTA. THE DEALER EXPLAINED THAT THE RECALL WAS FOR 4X4 VEHICLE'S ONLY. *NM

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' DODGE DAKOTA 2000, CONSUMER REPLACED BALL JOINTS . *BF THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED BY PHONE THAT HE WOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE BALL JOINTS WHICH FAILED. THE TIE RODS ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED AND CONSUMER FEELS HE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THAT AS WELL. *NM

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' DODGE DAKOTA 2000, CONSUMER REPLACED BALL JOINTS . *BF THE CONSUMER WAS NOTIFIED BY PHONE THAT HE WOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THE BALL JOINTS WHICH FAILED. THE TIE RODS ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED AND CONSUMER FEELS HE SHOULD BE REIMBURSED FOR THAT AS WELL. *NM

A LOUD CLANKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO WEAR A...

A LOUD CLANKING NOISE STARTED COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER ALSO NOTICED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD SWAY FROM LEFT TO RIGHT ON ITS OWN. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE SUSPENSION NEEDED REPLACEMENT DUE TO WEAR A...

ALL THE BALLJOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD WITH 51,000 MILES, HAVE GONE BAD. THE LOWERS I REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL OR NOTICE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY. WHILE REPLACING THE LOWERS, ONE THE THE DUST BOOTS FELL OFF THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I THEN INSPECTED THE BOO...

ALL THE BALLJOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD WITH 51,000 MILES, HAVE GONE BAD. THE LOWERS I REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL OR NOTICE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY. WHILE REPLACING THE LOWERS, ONE THE THE DUST BOOTS FELL OFF THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I THEN INSPECTED THE BOO...

ALL THE BALLJOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD WITH 51,000 MILES, HAVE GONE BAD. THE LOWERS I REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL OR NOTICE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY. WHILE REPLACING THE LOWERS, ONE THE THE DUST BOOTS FELL OFF THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I THEN INSPECTED THE BOO...

ALL THE BALLJOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD WITH 51,000 MILES, HAVE GONE BAD. THE LOWERS I REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WAS NO RECALL OR NOTICE OF EXTENDED WARRANTY. WHILE REPLACING THE LOWERS, ONE THE THE DUST BOOTS FELL OFF THE UPPER BALL JOINT ON THE PASSENGER SIDE. I THEN INSPECTED THE BOO...

THE TILT FEATURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE CONSUMER'S 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SHORTED OUT A WIRE WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. *NM THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS 16 MONTHS OLD AND RECURRED 12 MONTHS LATER. *SC

THE TILT FEATURE ON THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE CONSUMER'S 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SHORTED OUT A WIRE WHICH CAUSED THE HEADLIGHTS TO GO OUT. *NM THE PROBLEM OCCURRED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS 16 MONTHS OLD AND RECURRED 12 MONTHS LATER. *SC

NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT WOULD BE MAY 07, 2005. *AK *NM

NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT WOULD BE MAY 07, 2005. *AK *NM

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD NEEDED TO B...

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD NEEDED TO B...

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD NEEDED TO B...

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF THE PARKING LOT, THE VEHICLE STARTED TO VIBRATE. THE NOTICED THAT THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WHEEL FAILED TO MOVE ON ITS OWN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD NEEDED TO B...

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING ALSO FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING ALSO FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. CONSUMER STATED, IT HAS BEEN OVER THREE MONTHS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING ALSO FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE STEERING ALSO FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. NO INJURIES REPORTED. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. UNABLE TO GET THE DEALER TO HONOR THE RECALL. CONSUMER STATED, IT HAS BEEN OVER THREE MONTHS. *AK

NO INJURY YET. WE DROVE FROM CA TO TX. JUST BEFORE WE GET TO TEXAS THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK STARTED MAKING VERY LOUD SHRILL NOISE EVERYTIME WE STARTED AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. LOCKES ON THIS TRUCK LOCK AND OPEN WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED OR STOPPED, WHICH IS VERY BAD. HUSBAND TRIED TO FIX PROBLEM, THEN IT L...

NO INJURY YET. WE DROVE FROM CA TO TX. JUST BEFORE WE GET TO TEXAS THE DRIVER SIDE LOCK STARTED MAKING VERY LOUD SHRILL NOISE EVERYTIME WE STARTED AND STOPPED THE ENGINE. LOCKES ON THIS TRUCK LOCK AND OPEN WHEN ENGINE IS STARTED OR STOPPED, WHICH IS VERY BAD. HUSBAND TRIED TO FIX PROBLEM, THEN IT L...

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINT AND INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE PARTS BEING DECTIVE PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINT AND INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO THE PARTS BEING DECTIVE PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 15 MPH COMING OUT OF A DRIVE- THRU AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST 6,000 MI. THE DEALER WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE LAST 7 MILES, ALL FOUR BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP ...

THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING 15 MPH COMING OUT OF A DRIVE- THRU AND THE BRAKES LOCKED UP. THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS WITHIN THE LAST 6,000 MI. THE DEALER WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE FIXED THE PROBLEM. HOWEVER, WITHIN THE LAST 7 MILES, ALL FOUR BRAKES HAVE LOCKED UP ...

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, CONSUMER HIT A POT HOLE. SUDDENLY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LITERALLY FELL OFF. *NM

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION, WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN WITH KEY, KEY FOB OR DOOR HANDLES, INSIDE OR OUT. IF FAILED BEFORE AN ACCIDENT, EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN DOOR. REPLACED DOOR LATCH WITH BUILT IN ACTUATOR. *NM

DEALER HAS NOT HAD PARTS FOR THREE WEEKS. THIS IS FOR NHTSA'S RECALL # 04V596000 REGARDING BALL JOINTS. *NM

WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, CONSUMER HIT A POT HOLE. SUDDENLY THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL LITERALLY FELL OFF. *NM

AUTOMATIC DOOR LOCK ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED IN THE LOCKED POSITION, WAS NOT ABLE TO OPEN WITH KEY, KEY FOB OR DOOR HANDLES, INSIDE OR OUT. IF FAILED BEFORE AN ACCIDENT, EMERGENCY PERSONNEL WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO OPEN DOOR. REPLACED DOOR LATCH WITH BUILT IN ACTUATOR. *NM

DEALER HAS NOT HAD PARTS FOR THREE WEEKS. THIS IS FOR NHTSA'S RECALL # 04V596000 REGARDING BALL JOINTS. *NM

STEERING COLUMN DEVELOPS CLUNK. IS MOST NOTABLE ON BRAKING AND ACCELERATION. ORIGINAL COLUMN REPLACED AT END OF 36000 MI WARRANTY PERIOD. NEW UNIT DEVELOPED SAME PROBLEM AFTER 12000 MI. CONCERNED THAT FAILURE MAY CAUSE BINDING IN STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL. *NM

THE VEHICLE'S STEERING RACK FAILED RESULTING IN NOISE WHILE STEERING. *NM THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BALL JOINT RECALL DONE. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER OF A CREAKING NOISE IN THE STEERING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE NOISE WAS A SYMPTOM OF THE RECALLED BALL JOI...

STEERING COLUMN DEVELOPS CLUNK. IS MOST NOTABLE ON BRAKING AND ACCELERATION. ORIGINAL COLUMN REPLACED AT END OF 36000 MI WARRANTY PERIOD. NEW UNIT DEVELOPED SAME PROBLEM AFTER 12000 MI. CONCERNED THAT FAILURE MAY CAUSE BINDING IN STEERING AND LOSS OF CONTROL. *NM

THE VEHICLE'S STEERING RACK FAILED RESULTING IN NOISE WHILE STEERING. *NM THE VEHICLE WAS ORIGINALLY TAKEN TO THE DEALER TO HAVE THE BALL JOINT RECALL DONE. THE CONSUMER INFORMED THE DEALER OF A CREAKING NOISE IN THE STEERING AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE NOISE WAS A SYMPTOM OF THE RECALLED BALL JOI...

ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2004, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ASSEMBLY OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FELL OFF. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A FRIEND'S HOME WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK HE FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT-END OF THE TRUCK RESTING...

ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2004, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ASSEMBLY OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FELL OFF. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A FRIEND'S HOME WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK HE FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT-END OF THE TRUCK RESTING...

ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2004, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ASSEMBLY OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FELL OFF. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A FRIEND'S HOME WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK HE FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT-END OF THE TRUCK RESTING...

ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2004, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ASSEMBLY OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FELL OFF. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A FRIEND'S HOME WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK HE FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT-END OF THE TRUCK RESTING...

ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2004, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ASSEMBLY OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FELL OFF. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A FRIEND'S HOME WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK HE FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT-END OF THE TRUCK RESTING...

ON THE EVENING OF NOVEMBER 4, 2004, THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE ASSEMBLY OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FELL OFF. MY 17 YEAR OLD SON WAS MAKING A RIGHT TURN INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A FRIEND'S HOME WHEN HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. WHEN HE GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK HE FOUND THE RIGHT FRONT-END OF THE TRUCK RESTING...

I HAVE HAD WOBBLING ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS AND ONE LOWER ONE TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. MY 2000 4X2 DAKOTA ONLY HAS 45,000 MILES ON IT AND I REPLACED THE FIRST JOINT AT 38,000. I HAVE SENT A LETTER TO CHRYSLER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR PARTS AND LABOR AND ...

I HAVE HAD WOBBLING ON THE FREEWAY AND HAD TO REPLACE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS AND ONE LOWER ONE TO GET THE PROBLEM CORRECTED. MY 2000 4X2 DAKOTA ONLY HAS 45,000 MILES ON IT AND I REPLACED THE FIRST JOINT AT 38,000. I HAVE SENT A LETTER TO CHRYSLER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR PARTS AND LABOR AND ...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA DEVELOPED A BRAKE PROBLEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THE BRAKE WOULD PULSATE WHEN BRAKING AND CAUSE SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS WHICH ALMOST TOOK THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED A YEAR PRIOR. *SC

2000 DODGE DAKOTA DEVELOPED A BRAKE PROBLEM.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***.*MR THE BRAKE WOULD PULSATE WHEN BRAKING AND CAUSE SEVERE PROBLEMS WITH THE ABS WHICH ALMOST TOOK THE VEHICLE OFF OF THE ROAD. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED A YEAR PRIOR. *SC

I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WHICH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 2000-2003 BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WANTS THE VEHICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *BF THE FRONT END FELT LOOSE WITH SHAKING AND CLUNKING NOISES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPL...

I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WHICH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 2000-2003 BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WANTS THE VEHICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *BF THE FRONT END FELT LOOSE WITH SHAKING AND CLUNKING NOISES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPL...

I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WHICH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 2000-2003 BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WANTS THE VEHICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *BF THE FRONT END FELT LOOSE WITH SHAKING AND CLUNKING NOISES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPL...

I OWN A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 WHICH HAS THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE 2000-2003 BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. CONSUMER WANTS THE VEHICLE TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. *BF THE FRONT END FELT LOOSE WITH SHAKING AND CLUNKING NOISES. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE BAD AND NEEDED TO BE REPL...

I HAVE A '2000 DODGE DAKOTA, QUAD CAB 4X4 THAT HAS REOCCURING BREAK WARPAGE PROBLEMS. I DRIVE ABOUT 12000 MILES A YEAR, MOSTLY HIGHWAY, AND NEED TO REPLACE MY ROTORS ATLEAST EVERY 18 MONTHS. DURRING NORMAL BREAKING DURRING WET OR ICY CONDITIONS THERE IS EXCESSIVE PULSING THAT LEADS TO INDIVIDUAL TIR...

I HAVE A '2000 DODGE DAKOTA, QUAD CAB 4X4 THAT HAS REOCCURING BREAK WARPAGE PROBLEMS. I DRIVE ABOUT 12000 MILES A YEAR, MOSTLY HIGHWAY, AND NEED TO REPLACE MY ROTORS ATLEAST EVERY 18 MONTHS. DURRING NORMAL BREAKING DURRING WET OR ICY CONDITIONS THERE IS EXCESSIVE PULSING THAT LEADS TO INDIVIDUAL TIR...

THE STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE INSPECTOR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED THE INSPECTION BECAUSE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL.*AK

I HAVE A '2000 DODGE DAKOTA, QUAD CAB 4X4 THAT HAS REOCCURING BREAK WARPAGE PROBLEMS. I DRIVE ABOUT 12000 MILES A YEAR, MOSTLY HIGHWAY, AND NEED TO REPLACE MY ROTORS ATLEAST EVERY 18 MONTHS. DURRING NORMAL BREAKING DURRING WET OR ICY CONDITIONS THERE IS EXCESSIVE PULSING THAT LEADS TO INDIVIDUAL TIR...

I HAVE A '2000 DODGE DAKOTA, QUAD CAB 4X4 THAT HAS REOCCURING BREAK WARPAGE PROBLEMS. I DRIVE ABOUT 12000 MILES A YEAR, MOSTLY HIGHWAY, AND NEED TO REPLACE MY ROTORS ATLEAST EVERY 18 MONTHS. DURRING NORMAL BREAKING DURRING WET OR ICY CONDITIONS THERE IS EXCESSIVE PULSING THAT LEADS TO INDIVIDUAL TIR...

THE STATE VEHICLE INSPECTION STATION WAS INSPECTING THE VEHICLE. THE INSPECTOR INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED THE INSPECTION BECAUSE BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THAT RECALL.*AK

THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY ON THE PASSENGER'S SIDE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED. DEALER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SEPARATED. DEALER STATED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

I'VE HAD MY OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALER THE DAY I GOT IT..AND FOR THE NEXT FEW TIMES, I CHANGED MINE TWICE AND HAVE ONE OF THE RECIEPTS...BUT IT STILL COVERS THE DURATION OF THE TWO ACCORDING TO THE OWNERS MANUAL. MY 4.7L EQUIPPED DAKOTA BLEW UP....I PURCHASED A WARRANTY FOR OVER $1K AT PURCHASE, BUT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO HAVE THE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND TIE ROD REPLACED. *AK

CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO HAVE THE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND TIE ROD REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL, WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE AND ARRIVING HOME THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RIM CRACKED, AND THE TIRE WAS RUINED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT LUGS: NUTS WERE PLACED ON TOO TIGHTLY. THE DEALER DENIED THAT A...

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE AND ARRIVING HOME THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RIM CRACKED, AND THE TIRE WAS RUINED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT LUGS: NUTS WERE PLACED ON TOO TIGHTLY. THE DEALER DENIED THAT A...

I'VE HAD MY OIL CHANGED AT THE DEALER THE DAY I GOT IT..AND FOR THE NEXT FEW TIMES, I CHANGED MINE TWICE AND HAVE ONE OF THE RECIEPTS...BUT IT STILL COVERS THE DURATION OF THE TWO ACCORDING TO THE OWNERS MANUAL. MY 4.7L EQUIPPED DAKOTA BLEW UP....I PURCHASED A WARRANTY FOR OVER $1K AT PURCHASE, BUT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONTAL LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO HAVE THE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND TIE ROD REPLACED. *AK

CONSUMER STATED SHE HAD TO HAVE THE LOWER BALL JOINT, AND TIE ROD REPLACED. *AK

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UNTIL APRIL, WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS FOR THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE AND ARRIVING HOME THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RIM CRACKED, AND THE TIRE WAS RUINED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT LUGS: NUTS WERE PLACED ON TOO TIGHTLY. THE DEALER DENIED THAT A...

CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. AFTER RETRIEVING THE VEHICLE AND ARRIVING HOME THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT RIM CRACKED, AND THE TIRE WAS RUINED. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT LUGS: NUTS WERE PLACED ON TOO TIGHTLY. THE DEALER DENIED THAT A...

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. IN THE PROCESS THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BEING EFFECTED BY THE DEFECT OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERS FOR THURSDAY JANUARY 6, 2005. *AK

VEHICLE EXPERIENCED UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. IN THE PROCESS THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BEING EFFECTED BY THE DEFECT OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALERS FOR THURSDAY JANUARY 6, 2005. *AK

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IF LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT REPAIRED. DEALER WILL REPAIR FOR RECALL O...

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IF LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT REPAIRED. DEALER WILL REPAIR FOR RECALL O...

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IF LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT REPAIRED. DEALER WILL REPAIR FOR RECALL O...

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. VEHICLE WILL NOT PASS INSPECTION IF LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE NOT REPAIRED. DEALER WILL REPAIR FOR RECALL O...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T 5.9 IS MAKING A LOUD CHUNK NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CURRENT RECALL ONLY INVOLVES 4X4 MODELS AND MY VEHICLE IS A 4X2 SO IT IS NOT INCLUDED. MY TRUCK HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND I FEEL UNSAFE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SOME TYPE. ...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T 5.9 IS MAKING A LOUD CHUNK NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. THE CURRENT RECALL ONLY INVOLVES 4X4 MODELS AND MY VEHICLE IS A 4X2 SO IT IS NOT INCLUDED. MY TRUCK HAS THE SAME EXACT PROBLEM AND I FEEL UNSAFE. I BELIEVE THAT THIS PROBLEM WILL RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT OF SOME TYPE. ...

POPPING AND CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS (BALL JOINTS) WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. REPORTED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND WAS TOLD "THAT'S COMMON, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT." I'VE BEEN REPORTING IT TO THEN EACH TIME I BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE OVER THE LAST YEAR AND THEY NEVER BOTHERED O...

POPPING AND CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS (BALL JOINTS) WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. REPORTED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND WAS TOLD "THAT'S COMMON, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT." I'VE BEEN REPORTING IT TO THEN EACH TIME I BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE OVER THE LAST YEAR AND THEY NEVER BOTHERED O...

POPPING AND CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS (BALL JOINTS) WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. REPORTED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND WAS TOLD "THAT'S COMMON, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT." I'VE BEEN REPORTING IT TO THEN EACH TIME I BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE OVER THE LAST YEAR AND THEY NEVER BOTHERED O...

POPPING AND CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM FRONT WHEELS (BALL JOINTS) WHEN TURNING AT LOW SPEEDS. REPORTED TO DEALER SEVERAL TIMES, AND WAS TOLD "THAT'S COMMON, DON'T WORRY ABOUT IT." I'VE BEEN REPORTING IT TO THEN EACH TIME I BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE OVER THE LAST YEAR AND THEY NEVER BOTHERED O...

DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY PART #55256713AB FAILED THUS OCCUPANT CAN NOT OPEN DOOR. *JB

DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY PART #55256713AB FAILED THUS OCCUPANT CAN NOT OPEN DOOR. *JB

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH STEERING SHAFT FAILED. AS A RESULT, STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH STEERING SHAFT FAILED. AS A RESULT, STEERING FAILED, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A GUARD RAIL. *AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE FAILED AND DAIMLER CHRYSLER REFUSES TO REPAIR AND ALSO REFUSES TO AGREE TO A RE-EMBURSMENT WHEN A RECALL DOES COME OUT AFFECTING MY VEHICLE. I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T TWO WHEEL DRIVE REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCK. *AK

I CALLED MOSS BROTHERS DODGE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL #D47 TO REPLACE THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS. THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL FEBRUARY 1ST 2005 BEFORE THEY WOULD HAVE THE BALL JOINT IN STOCK.*AK I LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS AT 7,000 FEET AND HAVE TO DRIVE DOWN THE HILL AB...

UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY VEHICLE HAVE FAILED AND DAIMLER CHRYSLER REFUSES TO REPAIR AND ALSO REFUSES TO AGREE TO A RE-EMBURSMENT WHEN A RECALL DOES COME OUT AFFECTING MY VEHICLE. I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T TWO WHEEL DRIVE REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCK. *AK

I CALLED MOSS BROTHERS DODGE TO GET AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE RECALL #D47 TO REPLACE THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS. THEY TOLD ME I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL FEBRUARY 1ST 2005 BEFORE THEY WOULD HAVE THE BALL JOINT IN STOCK.*AK I LIVE IN THE MOUNTAINS AT 7,000 FEET AND HAVE TO DRIVE DOWN THE HILL AB...

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THERE WAS A SECOND OCCURRENCE WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. *AK

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING AT 30 MPH. VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. THERE WAS A SECOND OCCURRENCE WHEN THE LEFT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN. *AK

EMAIL CONSUMER LETTER ADD TO ODI NUMBER 10051116 REGARDING UPPER BALL JOINTS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE EXHIBITED A POPPING NOISE. *JB *SC

EMAIL CONSUMER LETTER ADD TO ODI NUMBER 10051116 REGARDING UPPER BALL JOINTS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA.*MR THE CONSUMER STATED HIS VEHICLE EXHIBITED A POPPING NOISE. *JB *SC

MY WIFE DRIVES A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 2 WHEEL DRIVE I DRIVE A 1999 DAKOTA 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FOR MONTHS MY WIFE'S TRUCK HAD A POPPING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT END IT WAS EXAMINED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG WE KEPT DRIVING IT,THE POPPING GOT MUCH WORSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK TO THE LEF...

MY WIFE DRIVES A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB 2 WHEEL DRIVE I DRIVE A 1999 DAKOTA 2 WHEEL DRIVE. FOR MONTHS MY WIFE'S TRUCK HAD A POPPING NOISE FROM THE LEFT FRONT END IT WAS EXAMINED AND NOTHING WAS FOUND WRONG WE KEPT DRIVING IT,THE POPPING GOT MUCH WORSE AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD JERK TO THE LEF...

RECALL 2000-2004 4X4 DAKOTAS/DURANGOS HEY, WHAT'S UP WITH ONLY 4X4S???? TWO WHEEL DRIVE DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS HAVE THE SAME BALL JOINTS AS THE 4X4S. WHY DO I HAVE TO WAIT TO SEE IF MY WHEELS FALL OFF BEFORE THE 100,000 MILE GUARANTEE BEING OFFERED ON MINE IS UP? WHAT'S THIS NONSENSE IT "ONLY HAPP...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD CLUB CAB PICKUP. THE BALL JOINT ON THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE WENT BAD AT 60000 MILES. I KNOW THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION INVOLVING THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE VERSION OF THIS TRUCK AND I WAS WANTING TO SHOW THAT THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE 2WD VERSION ALSO. ON FIRST INSPECTION BY ...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WOULD NOT PASS FOR INSPECTION DUE TO UPPER BALL JOINTS SO I HAD THEM REPAIRED. WHEN I GOT MY DODGE DAKOTA BACK ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE AND CAUSED A CRASH. WHEN THE BALL JOINT BROKE IT CAUSED THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE FR...

RECALL 2000-2004 4X4 DAKOTAS/DURANGOS HEY, WHAT'S UP WITH ONLY 4X4S???? TWO WHEEL DRIVE DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS HAVE THE SAME BALL JOINTS AS THE 4X4S. WHY DO I HAVE TO WAIT TO SEE IF MY WHEELS FALL OFF BEFORE THE 100,000 MILE GUARANTEE BEING OFFERED ON MINE IS UP? WHAT'S THIS NONSENSE IT "ONLY HAPP...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD CLUB CAB PICKUP. THE BALL JOINT ON THE UPPER RIGHT SIDE WENT BAD AT 60000 MILES. I KNOW THERE IS AN INVESTIGATION INVOLVING THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE VERSION OF THIS TRUCK AND I WAS WANTING TO SHOW THAT THERE IS ALSO A PROBLEM WITH THE 2WD VERSION ALSO. ON FIRST INSPECTION BY ...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WOULD NOT PASS FOR INSPECTION DUE TO UPPER BALL JOINTS SO I HAD THEM REPAIRED. WHEN I GOT MY DODGE DAKOTA BACK ABOUT A WEEK LATER THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE DRIVER SIDE BROKE AND CAUSED A CRASH. WHEN THE BALL JOINT BROKE IT CAUSED THE FRONT OF MY TRUCK TO DROP DOWN ONTO THE FR...

THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE MAKING A POPPING NOISE, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SHKAE AND RUST TO FALL OFF. DEALER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS.*AK

WITH THE PENDING DODGE RECALL ON THE BALL JOINTS, WHY WILL IT ONLY COVER THE 4X4 TRUCKS. THE SAME BALL JOINTS ARE USED ON THE 2 WHEEL DRIVE ONES AND HAVE HAD THE SAME FAILURES. I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB. I TRAVEL 110+ MILES A DAY WITH THE TRUCK. CURRENTLY AT 90000 AND PLANING ON 2...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD WITH BAD BALL JOINTS. THE 2 WHEEL DRIVE AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAVE THE SAME "DEFECTIVE" BALL JOINTS.*AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINTS. LAST YEAR, MY UPPER LEFT BALL JOINT (BJ) FAILED. THANKFULLY I WAS STILL IN A PARKIGN LOT AT THE TIME. IF THIS FAILED AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WOULD HAVE INVLOVED SGINIFICANT INJURIES. *AK DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE ONE BJ, I HAD A DODGE DEALER REPLACE ...

ON 11/12/04 I BROUGHT MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, EXTENDED CAB, 4X4 , WITH 36,703 MILES, IN FOR A ROUTINE FRONT END ALLIGNMENT. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS BAD. I HAD IT REPLACED. THE COST WAS PARTS: 92.39, LABOR: 96.00. TODAY, I HEARD ON THE NEWS THAT YOU ARE CURRENTL...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT END PROBLEM. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT THE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK MAKES UNIDENTIFIABLE NOISE WHEN TURNING. I HAVE BEEN TO THE MECHANIC 3 TIMES AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY OR FIX IT. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS IF IT DEFECT.AS WELL, I WOULD LIKE THE ...

I BOUGHT A 2000 DAKOTA 4X4 USED, WITH 42,000 MI. IN OCT. 03. WENT TO GET A MISSOURI STATE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE, I WAS TOLD UPPER & LOWER BALLJOINTS WERE "GOING BAD". JULY 04, TRUCK STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.IT"S AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT I CANNOT AFFORD RIGHT NOW. I SAW A NEWS STORY ON THIS IS...

I BOUGHT A 2000 DAKOTA 4X4 USED, WITH 42,000 MI. IN OCT. 03. WENT TO GET A MISSOURI STATE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE, I WAS TOLD UPPER & LOWER BALLJOINTS WERE "GOING BAD". JULY 04, TRUCK STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.IT"S AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT I CANNOT AFFORD RIGHT NOW. I SAW A NEWS STORY ON THIS IS...

BAD FRONT BALL JOINTS.*AK

BAD FRONT BALL JOINTS.*AK

PER MECHANIC UPPER BALL JOINTS WORN OUT.*AK

TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE FRONT END JERKED, ESPECIALLY WHILE MAKING TURNS. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO GET IT SERVICED, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE ROTORS. THEY NEEDED TO BE SHAVED. *AK

THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED (WITH NO WARNING), CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AS IT WENT AROUND A CORNER. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY, DUE TO THE UNEXPECTED HEAVYNESS OF THE STREEING AND THE LOW SPEED (ABOUT 10 MPH). I DID REGAIN REGAINED CONTROL AND AVOIDED HITTING THE CA...

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES. ROTORS WARPED BETWEEN 10,000 TO 20,000 MILES. IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THEM AGAIN ONLY WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE ROTORS, DODGE BRAKE ROTORS ARE NO GOOD.*AK

NO EVENT YET, HOWEVER AS THE 2000 4 X 2WD DODGE DAKOTA HAS THE SAME BALL JOINTS AS THE 4 X 4 VERSION IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SINCE IT IS NOT, I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT. IF ANY FAILURE, ACCIDENT OR INJURY DOES OCCUR FROM DODGE'S REFUSAL TO REPAIR MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA UNDER THIS RECALL I...

NO EVENT YET, HOWEVER AS THE 2000 4 X 2WD DODGE DAKOTA HAS THE SAME BALL JOINTS AS THE 4 X 4 VERSION IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SINCE IT IS NOT, I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT. IF ANY FAILURE, ACCIDENT OR INJURY DOES OCCUR FROM DODGE'S REFUSAL TO REPAIR MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA UNDER THIS RECALL I...

THE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE MAKING A POPPING NOISE, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO SHKAE AND RUST TO FALL OFF. DEALER WAS INFORMED BY CONSUMER FOR REPAIRS.*AK

WITH THE PENDING DODGE RECALL ON THE BALL JOINTS, WHY WILL IT ONLY COVER THE 4X4 TRUCKS. THE SAME BALL JOINTS ARE USED ON THE 2 WHEEL DRIVE ONES AND HAVE HAD THE SAME FAILURES. I AM THE OWNER OF A 2000 DAKOTA CLUB CAB. I TRAVEL 110+ MILES A DAY WITH THE TRUCK. CURRENTLY AT 90000 AND PLANING ON 2...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD WITH BAD BALL JOINTS. THE 2 WHEEL DRIVE AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE HAVE THE SAME "DEFECTIVE" BALL JOINTS.*AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINTS. LAST YEAR, MY UPPER LEFT BALL JOINT (BJ) FAILED. THANKFULLY I WAS STILL IN A PARKIGN LOT AT THE TIME. IF THIS FAILED AT SPEED ON THE HIGHWAY, IT WOULD HAVE INVLOVED SGINIFICANT INJURIES. *AK DUE TO THE FAILURE OF THE ONE BJ, I HAD A DODGE DEALER REPLACE ...

ON 11/12/04 I BROUGHT MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, EXTENDED CAB, 4X4 , WITH 36,703 MILES, IN FOR A ROUTINE FRONT END ALLIGNMENT. THE MECHANIC SHOWED ME THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS BAD. I HAD IT REPLACED. THE COST WAS PARTS: 92.39, LABOR: 96.00. TODAY, I HEARD ON THE NEWS THAT YOU ARE CURRENTL...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT END PROBLEM. NOTHING HAS HAPPENED YET, BUT THE FRONT END OF MY TRUCK MAKES UNIDENTIFIABLE NOISE WHEN TURNING. I HAVE BEEN TO THE MECHANIC 3 TIMES AND NO ONE HAS BEEN ABLE TO IDENTIFY OR FIX IT. I DON'T FEEL I SHOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THIS IF IT DEFECT.AS WELL, I WOULD LIKE THE ...

I BOUGHT A 2000 DAKOTA 4X4 USED, WITH 42,000 MI. IN OCT. 03. WENT TO GET A MISSOURI STATE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE, I WAS TOLD UPPER & LOWER BALLJOINTS WERE "GOING BAD". JULY 04, TRUCK STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.IT"S AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT I CANNOT AFFORD RIGHT NOW. I SAW A NEWS STORY ON THIS IS...

I BOUGHT A 2000 DAKOTA 4X4 USED, WITH 42,000 MI. IN OCT. 03. WENT TO GET A MISSOURI STATE INSPECTION CERTIFICATE, I WAS TOLD UPPER & LOWER BALLJOINTS WERE "GOING BAD". JULY 04, TRUCK STARTED TO PULL TO THE RIGHT.IT"S AN EXPENSIVE REPAIR THAT I CANNOT AFFORD RIGHT NOW. I SAW A NEWS STORY ON THIS IS...

BAD FRONT BALL JOINTS.*AK

BAD FRONT BALL JOINTS.*AK

PER MECHANIC UPPER BALL JOINTS WORN OUT.*AK

TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER EXPERIENCED SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. THE FRONT END JERKED, ESPECIALLY WHILE MAKING TURNS. HE TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO GET IT SERVICED, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY THE ROTORS. THEY NEEDED TO BE SHAVED. *AK

THE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILED (WITH NO WARNING), CAUSING ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF MY TRUCK AS IT WENT AROUND A CORNER. I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE MOMENTARILY, DUE TO THE UNEXPECTED HEAVYNESS OF THE STREEING AND THE LOW SPEED (ABOUT 10 MPH). I DID REGAIN REGAINED CONTROL AND AVOIDED HITTING THE CA...

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WERE REPLACED 3 TIMES. ROTORS WARPED BETWEEN 10,000 TO 20,000 MILES. IN THE PROCESS OF REPLACING THEM AGAIN ONLY WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE ROTORS, DODGE BRAKE ROTORS ARE NO GOOD.*AK

NO EVENT YET, HOWEVER AS THE 2000 4 X 2WD DODGE DAKOTA HAS THE SAME BALL JOINTS AS THE 4 X 4 VERSION IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SINCE IT IS NOT, I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT. IF ANY FAILURE, ACCIDENT OR INJURY DOES OCCUR FROM DODGE'S REFUSAL TO REPAIR MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA UNDER THIS RECALL I...

NO EVENT YET, HOWEVER AS THE 2000 4 X 2WD DODGE DAKOTA HAS THE SAME BALL JOINTS AS THE 4 X 4 VERSION IT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. SINCE IT IS NOT, I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT. IF ANY FAILURE, ACCIDENT OR INJURY DOES OCCUR FROM DODGE'S REFUSAL TO REPAIR MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA UNDER THIS RECALL I...

DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. SHAKING STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END NOISE CLUED ME IN TO THE KNOWN PROBLEM. BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED WITH BETTER MOOG GREASABLE ONES.*AK

PREMATURE WEAR OF FACTORY BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA AND WATER LEAK THAT FILLS UP MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. DEALER HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIND WATER LEAK PROBLEM.*AK

DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. SHAKING STEERING WHEEL AND FRONT END NOISE CLUED ME IN TO THE KNOWN PROBLEM. BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED WITH BETTER MOOG GREASABLE ONES.*AK

PREMATURE WEAR OF FACTORY BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA AND WATER LEAK THAT FILLS UP MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOORBOARD. DEALER HAS NEVER BEEN ABLE TO FIND WATER LEAK PROBLEM.*AK

SUBJECT VEHICLE: 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T, ILES: 49000; USAGE: DAILY DRIVER-CITY/HWY ONLY; COMPLAINT: EXCESSIVE UPPER BALL JOINT PLAY EARLY FAILURE. *AK AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES I NOTICED A SLIGHT CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION. I LUBED THE FRONT END USING THE APPROPRI...

SUBJECT VEHICLE: 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T, ILES: 49000; USAGE: DAILY DRIVER-CITY/HWY ONLY; COMPLAINT: EXCESSIVE UPPER BALL JOINT PLAY EARLY FAILURE. *AK AT APPROXIMATELY 35,000 MILES I NOTICED A SLIGHT CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SUSPENSION. I LUBED THE FRONT END USING THE APPROPRI...

DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD END NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT APPROX. 55,000 MILES. THIS UNIT IS SEALED AT THE FACTORY AND NOT SERVICABLE BY THE OWNER. IT WAS REPLACED BY VISSING DODGE, JEFFERSONVILLE. IN. SERVICE MANAGER NOTED THAT THIS UNIT COULD FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,(WORST CASE SENERIO). I ...

DRIVER SIDE TIE ROD END NEEDED REPLACEMENT AT APPROX. 55,000 MILES. THIS UNIT IS SEALED AT THE FACTORY AND NOT SERVICABLE BY THE OWNER. IT WAS REPLACED BY VISSING DODGE, JEFFERSONVILLE. IN. SERVICE MANAGER NOTED THAT THIS UNIT COULD FAIL RESULTING IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL,(WORST CASE SENERIO). I ...

TIE ROD BROKE. REPLACED TOE ROD AND ALL BALL JOINTS. *AK

TIE ROD BROKE. REPLACED TOE ROD AND ALL BALL JOINTS. *AK

TIE ROD BROKE. REPLACED TOE ROD AND ALL BALL JOINTS. *AK

TIE ROD BROKE. REPLACED TOE ROD AND ALL BALL JOINTS. *AK

TIE ROD BROKE. REPLACED TOE ROD AND ALL BALL JOINTS. *AK

TIE ROD BROKE. REPLACED TOE ROD AND ALL BALL JOINTS. *AK

PROBLEM STARTED WITH POPPING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION. TIRES EVENTUALLY WERE WEARING UNEVEN. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER FOR ALIGNMENT. THEY COULD NOT PERFORM DUE TO WORN OUT UPPER BALL JOINTS. REPLACED BALL JOINTS AND NOTICED LEFT UPPER JOINT HAD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS CLOSE TO SEPARAT...

PROBLEM STARTED WITH POPPING NOISE IN FRONT SUSPENSION. TIRES EVENTUALLY WERE WEARING UNEVEN. TOOK TRUCK TO DEALER FOR ALIGNMENT. THEY COULD NOT PERFORM DUE TO WORN OUT UPPER BALL JOINTS. REPLACED BALL JOINTS AND NOTICED LEFT UPPER JOINT HAD DETERIORATED TO THE POINT THAT IT WAS CLOSE TO SEPARAT...

SINCE FILING MY COMPLAINT LAST MONTH, MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT DETACHED AND CAUSE MY WHEEL TO NEARLY FALL OFF. LUCKILY I HAD JUST PULLED ONTO A STREET WHEN THE WHEEL FELL OFF, SO MY SPEED WAS LESS THAN 5MPH. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON BACKORDERED PARTS TO BE SHIPPED SINCE MY ORIGNAL CO...

SINCE FILING MY COMPLAINT LAST MONTH, MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT DETACHED AND CAUSE MY WHEEL TO NEARLY FALL OFF. LUCKILY I HAD JUST PULLED ONTO A STREET WHEN THE WHEEL FELL OFF, SO MY SPEED WAS LESS THAN 5MPH. I HAVE BEEN WAITING ON BACKORDERED PARTS TO BE SHIPPED SINCE MY ORIGNAL CO...

ALL FOUR OF THE DOOR ACTUATOR HAVE FAILED. FIRST THEY MAKE ATERRIBLE GRATING SOUND THEN IF NOT REPLACED, AT AN INCREASINGLY INFLATING RATE (NOW OVER $200 EACH), THE DOOR WILL EVENTUALLY LOCK AND CANNOT BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEYLESS ENTRY. YOU CAN BE LOCKED OUT OR A SMALL CHILD COULD BE LOCKED IN. AT AN...

ALL FOUR OF THE DOOR ACTUATOR HAVE FAILED. FIRST THEY MAKE ATERRIBLE GRATING SOUND THEN IF NOT REPLACED, AT AN INCREASINGLY INFLATING RATE (NOW OVER $200 EACH), THE DOOR WILL EVENTUALLY LOCK AND CANNOT BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEYLESS ENTRY. YOU CAN BE LOCKED OUT OR A SMALL CHILD COULD BE LOCKED IN. AT AN...

BRAKING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE IS SUB STANDARD FOR STOPING, ON A EMERGENCY STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, BUT WILL NOT STOP AS IT SHOULD. WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE OTHER DAY, THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IT THE BRAKES WORKED AS THEY SHOULD, I HAVE A (2002) DARANGO AND THE BRAKING SYSEM IS L...

ALL FOUR OF THE DOOR ACTUATOR HAVE FAILED. FIRST THEY MAKE ATERRIBLE GRATING SOUND THEN IF NOT REPLACED, AT AN INCREASINGLY INFLATING RATE (NOW OVER $200 EACH), THE DOOR WILL EVENTUALLY LOCK AND CANNOT BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEYLESS ENTRY. YOU CAN BE LOCKED OUT OR A SMALL CHILD COULD BE LOCKED IN. AT AN...

ALL FOUR OF THE DOOR ACTUATOR HAVE FAILED. FIRST THEY MAKE ATERRIBLE GRATING SOUND THEN IF NOT REPLACED, AT AN INCREASINGLY INFLATING RATE (NOW OVER $200 EACH), THE DOOR WILL EVENTUALLY LOCK AND CANNOT BE UNLOCKED BY THE KEYLESS ENTRY. YOU CAN BE LOCKED OUT OR A SMALL CHILD COULD BE LOCKED IN. AT AN...

BRAKING SYSTEM ON THIS VEHICLE IS SUB STANDARD FOR STOPING, ON A EMERGENCY STOP THE BRAKE PEDAL GOES TO THE FLOOR, BUT WILL NOT STOP AS IT SHOULD. WAS IN AN ACCIDENT THE OTHER DAY, THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IT THE BRAKES WORKED AS THEY SHOULD, I HAVE A (2002) DARANGO AND THE BRAKING SYSEM IS L...

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE LOOSE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. *JB

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE LOOSE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. *JB

NOTICED VERY LOUD SQUEAKING IN FRONT END OF 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. TOOK IN FOR DEALER TO SERVICE(46,000 MILES). MENTIONED BALL JOINTS. THEY REPLACED SWAY BAR BUSHINGS. FOUR MONTHS LATER SQUEAKING WAS BACK(51,000 MILES). RETURNED TO DEALER QUESTIONING BALL JOINTS AGAIN. THEY LUBRICATED THE SWAY BA...

DODGE DAKOTA TIE RODS. TIE ROD ACTUALLY BROKE. *BF THE CONSUMER SENT IN A COMPLAINT TO THE NHTSA ON LINE BUT HAD TROUBLE. *TC

DODGE DAKOTA TIE RODS. TIE ROD ACTUALLY BROKE. *BF THE CONSUMER SENT IN A COMPLAINT TO THE NHTSA ON LINE BUT HAD TROUBLE. *TC

NOTICED VERY LOUD SQUEAKING IN FRONT END OF 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. TOOK IN FOR DEALER TO SERVICE(46,000 MILES). MENTIONED BALL JOINTS. THEY REPLACED SWAY BAR BUSHINGS. FOUR MONTHS LATER SQUEAKING WAS BACK(51,000 MILES). RETURNED TO DEALER QUESTIONING BALL JOINTS AGAIN. THEY LUBRICATED THE SWAY BA...

DODGE DAKOTA TIE RODS. TIE ROD ACTUALLY BROKE. *BF THE CONSUMER SENT IN A COMPLAINT TO THE NHTSA ON LINE BUT HAD TROUBLE. *TC

DODGE DAKOTA TIE RODS. TIE ROD ACTUALLY BROKE. *BF THE CONSUMER SENT IN A COMPLAINT TO THE NHTSA ON LINE BUT HAD TROUBLE. *TC

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. ON NOVEMBER 2,2004 WHILE DRIVING ON CITY SIDE STREETS THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE, I CALLED THE DODGE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAD MY VEC...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. ON NOVEMBER 2,2004 WHILE DRIVING ON CITY SIDE STREETS THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE, I CALLED THE DODGE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAD MY VEC...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. ON NOVEMBER 2,2004 WHILE DRIVING ON CITY SIDE STREETS THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE, I CALLED THE DODGE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAD MY VEC...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. ON NOVEMBER 2,2004 WHILE DRIVING ON CITY SIDE STREETS THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. WHILE WAITING FOR A TOW TRUCK TO ARRIVE, I CALLED THE DODGE DEALERSHIP WHERE I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE AND WAS TOLD THIS WOULD NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. I HAD MY VEC...

1-GRABBING & SQUEAKY BRAKES; 2-FRONT ROTORS & DISC PADS; 3-REPLACED FRONT ROTORS & DISC PADS. DEALERSHIP KEPT OLD PARTS. AK

1-GRABBING & SQUEAKY BRAKES; 2-FRONT ROTORS & DISC PADS; 3-REPLACED FRONT ROTORS & DISC PADS. DEALERSHIP KEPT OLD PARTS. AK

1-GRABBING & SQUEAKY BRAKES; 2-FRONT ROTORS & DISC PADS; 3-REPLACED FRONT ROTORS & DISC PADS. DEALERSHIP KEPT OLD PARTS. AK

1-GRABBING & SQUEAKY BRAKES; 2-FRONT ROTORS & DISC PADS; 3-REPLACED FRONT ROTORS & DISC PADS. DEALERSHIP KEPT OLD PARTS. AK

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL JUMPED ON ITS ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL JUMPED ON ITS ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL JUMPED ON ITS ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL JUMPED ON ITS ON. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, AND TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RACK AND PINION STEERING AND UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

ELECTRIC REAR DOOR LOCKS FAILED. LOUD BUZZ NOISE FROM RIGHT REAR DOOR WHEN DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATED. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD FIXED AT A CONSIDERABLE CHARGE. APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS LATER THE LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK BEGAN DOING THE SAME THING; DUE TO COST HAVEN'T HAD REPLACED AND NOW THE DOOR LOCK WILL NOT ...

I NOTICED THAT MY DODGE DAKOTA 2000 4 X4 WITH 39,000 MILES WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS FAILING. SEEMS TO ME THAT NO PART OF THE BALL JOINT SHOULD BE FAILIN...

ELECTRIC REAR DOOR LOCKS FAILED. LOUD BUZZ NOISE FROM RIGHT REAR DOOR WHEN DOOR LOCKS ACTIVATED. TOOK TO DEALER AND HAD FIXED AT A CONSIDERABLE CHARGE. APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS LATER THE LEFT REAR DOOR LOCK BEGAN DOING THE SAME THING; DUE TO COST HAVEN'T HAD REPLACED AND NOW THE DOOR LOCK WILL NOT ...

I NOTICED THAT MY DODGE DAKOTA 2000 4 X4 WITH 39,000 MILES WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT. I TOOK IT IN TO HAVE THE ALIGNMENT ADJUSTED AND WAS TOLD THAT IT COULD NOT BE PERFORMED BECAUSE THE LOWER BALL JOINT ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WAS FAILING. SEEMS TO ME THAT NO PART OF THE BALL JOINT SHOULD BE FAILIN...

HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT END. VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES WHEN APPLY BRAKES. *BF WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AS THOUGH IT WAS MISALIGNED OR UNBALANCED. IT ALSO SHOOK WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR HIGHER. THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS HAVE BEEN BALA...

HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT END. VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES WHEN APPLY BRAKES. *BF WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AS THOUGH IT WAS MISALIGNED OR UNBALANCED. IT ALSO SHOOK WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR HIGHER. THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS HAVE BEEN BALA...

HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT END. VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES WHEN APPLY BRAKES. *BF WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AS THOUGH IT WAS MISALIGNED OR UNBALANCED. IT ALSO SHOOK WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR HIGHER. THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS HAVE BEEN BALA...

HEARD A CLUNKING NOISE FROM FRONT END. VEHICLE ALSO SHAKES WHEN APPLY BRAKES. *BF WHILE DRIVING OVER 65 MPH THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AS THOUGH IT WAS MISALIGNED OR UNBALANCED. IT ALSO SHOOK WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT SPEEDS OF 50 MPH OR HIGHER. THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS HAVE BEEN BALA...

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINT. 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. DISCOVERED DURING A TIRE PURCHASE. HAVING FIXED AT DEALERSHIP. WEAR IS PREMATURE.*AK

FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINT. 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. DISCOVERED DURING A TIRE PURCHASE. HAVING FIXED AT DEALERSHIP. WEAR IS PREMATURE.*AK

FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINT. 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. DISCOVERED DURING A TIRE PURCHASE. HAVING FIXED AT DEALERSHIP. WEAR IS PREMATURE.*AK

FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINT. 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. DISCOVERED DURING A TIRE PURCHASE. HAVING FIXED AT DEALERSHIP. WEAR IS PREMATURE.*AK

FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINT. 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. DISCOVERED DURING A TIRE PURCHASE. HAVING FIXED AT DEALERSHIP. WEAR IS PREMATURE.*AK

FAILURE OF UPPER BALL JOINT. 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. DISCOVERED DURING A TIRE PURCHASE. HAVING FIXED AT DEALERSHIP. WEAR IS PREMATURE.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN TO THE POINT OF MAKING ALIGNMENT IMPOSSIBLE. ALIGNMENT SHOP SAYS CONDITION IS DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. CONDITION HAS EXISTED AND HAS WORSENED SINCE ABOUT 30,000 MILES. THIS CONDITION WAS REPEATEDLY MIS-DIAGNOSED BY SEVERAL DODGE DEALERSHI...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN TO THE POINT OF MAKING ALIGNMENT IMPOSSIBLE. ALIGNMENT SHOP SAYS CONDITION IS DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. CONDITION HAS EXISTED AND HAS WORSENED SINCE ABOUT 30,000 MILES. THIS CONDITION WAS REPEATEDLY MIS-DIAGNOSED BY SEVERAL DODGE DEALERSHI...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA THAT I BOUGHT NEW. IT IS A CLUB CAB 4X4 WITH THE 4.7L V8 AN AUTOMATIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD AND HAS JUST TURNED 51,000 MILES. WITHOUT WARNING THE PASS. SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS OF COURSE WAS NOT COVERED U...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA THAT I BOUGHT NEW. IT IS A CLUB CAB 4X4 WITH THE 4.7L V8 AN AUTOMATIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD AND HAS JUST TURNED 51,000 MILES. WITHOUT WARNING THE PASS. SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS OF COURSE WAS NOT COVERED U...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN TO THE POINT OF MAKING ALIGNMENT IMPOSSIBLE. ALIGNMENT SHOP SAYS CONDITION IS DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. CONDITION HAS EXISTED AND HAS WORSENED SINCE ABOUT 30,000 MILES. THIS CONDITION WAS REPEATEDLY MIS-DIAGNOSED BY SEVERAL DODGE DEALERSHI...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE WORN TO THE POINT OF MAKING ALIGNMENT IMPOSSIBLE. ALIGNMENT SHOP SAYS CONDITION IS DANGEROUS AND COULD RESULT IN WHEEL SEPARATION. CONDITION HAS EXISTED AND HAS WORSENED SINCE ABOUT 30,000 MILES. THIS CONDITION WAS REPEATEDLY MIS-DIAGNOSED BY SEVERAL DODGE DEALERSHI...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA THAT I BOUGHT NEW. IT IS A CLUB CAB 4X4 WITH THE 4.7L V8 AN AUTOMATIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD AND HAS JUST TURNED 51,000 MILES. WITHOUT WARNING THE PASS. SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS OF COURSE WAS NOT COVERED U...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA THAT I BOUGHT NEW. IT IS A CLUB CAB 4X4 WITH THE 4.7L V8 AN AUTOMATIC. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD AND HAS JUST TURNED 51,000 MILES. WITHOUT WARNING THE PASS. SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS BOTH WORE OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS OF COURSE WAS NOT COVERED U...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS

IN JULY 2003 CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 20 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURIED, BUT NOTHING SERIOUS. CONSUMER CONTACTED DODGE AND THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS NOT HEARD FROM THEM.*AK

IN JULY 2003 CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ANOTHER VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 20 MPH. UPON IMPACT, AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DRIVER WAS SLIGHTLY INJURIED, BUT NOTHING SERIOUS. CONSUMER CONTACTED DODGE AND THOUGHT THEY WERE GOING TO INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM, BUT HAS NOT HEARD FROM THEM.*AK

THE FRONT END OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4WD KNOCKS DURING TURNS. FRONT TIRES BADLY WORN. BROUGHT TO INDEPENDENT SHOP AND WAS TOLD FRONT BALL JOINTS, SHOCKS, AND TIE ROD ENDS BADLY WORN AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WILL COST OVER $900 TO REPAIR. FIRST NOTICED FRONT END NOISE AROUND 60000 MILES....

THE FRONT END OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4WD KNOCKS DURING TURNS. FRONT TIRES BADLY WORN. BROUGHT TO INDEPENDENT SHOP AND WAS TOLD FRONT BALL JOINTS, SHOCKS, AND TIE ROD ENDS BADLY WORN AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WILL COST OVER $900 TO REPAIR. FIRST NOTICED FRONT END NOISE AROUND 60000 MILES....

THE FRONT END OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4WD KNOCKS DURING TURNS. FRONT TIRES BADLY WORN. BROUGHT TO INDEPENDENT SHOP AND WAS TOLD FRONT BALL JOINTS, SHOCKS, AND TIE ROD ENDS BADLY WORN AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WILL COST OVER $900 TO REPAIR. FIRST NOTICED FRONT END NOISE AROUND 60000 MILES....

THE FRONT END OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4WD KNOCKS DURING TURNS. FRONT TIRES BADLY WORN. BROUGHT TO INDEPENDENT SHOP AND WAS TOLD FRONT BALL JOINTS, SHOCKS, AND TIE ROD ENDS BADLY WORN AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WILL COST OVER $900 TO REPAIR. FIRST NOTICED FRONT END NOISE AROUND 60000 MILES....

THE FRONT END OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4WD KNOCKS DURING TURNS. FRONT TIRES BADLY WORN. BROUGHT TO INDEPENDENT SHOP AND WAS TOLD FRONT BALL JOINTS, SHOCKS, AND TIE ROD ENDS BADLY WORN AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WILL COST OVER $900 TO REPAIR. FIRST NOTICED FRONT END NOISE AROUND 60000 MILES....

THE FRONT END OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4WD KNOCKS DURING TURNS. FRONT TIRES BADLY WORN. BROUGHT TO INDEPENDENT SHOP AND WAS TOLD FRONT BALL JOINTS, SHOCKS, AND TIE ROD ENDS BADLY WORN AND NOT SAFE TO DRIVE. WILL COST OVER $900 TO REPAIR. FIRST NOTICED FRONT END NOISE AROUND 60000 MILES....

BEGINING SYMPTOMS OF BALL JOINT WEAR AND POSSIBLE FAILURE ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. HAVE ALSO REPLACED MY FRONT ROTORS FOUR TIMES WITH ONLY 61,000 MILES ON VEHICLE.

BEGINING SYMPTOMS OF BALL JOINT WEAR AND POSSIBLE FAILURE ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. HAVE ALSO REPLACED MY FRONT ROTORS FOUR TIMES WITH ONLY 61,000 MILES ON VEHICLE.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SNAPPING OFF. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 3.9 LITER ENGINES IN THE DODGE TRUCKS. EXHAUST FUMES THEN ESCAPE AND GET SUCKED INTO THE CABIN AREA AND THERE IS ALSO A FIRE HAZARD AS MORE BOLTS SNAP AND THE MANIFOLD SEPARATES FROM THE HEAD.

EXHAUST MANIFOLD BOLTS SNAPPING OFF. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH 3.9 LITER ENGINES IN THE DODGE TRUCKS. EXHAUST FUMES THEN ESCAPE AND GET SUCKED INTO THE CABIN AREA AND THERE IS ALSO A FIRE HAZARD AS MORE BOLTS SNAP AND THE MANIFOLD SEPARATES FROM THE HEAD.

UPPER BALL JOINTS PREMATURELY WORE OUT. FELL APART DURING CHANGING OF BALL JOINTS. *AK

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT APROX 40 MPH WITH THE WINDOWS UP AND AIR CONDITIONING FAN ON HIGH SPEED, I DIDN'T HEAR AN APPROACHING FIRE TRUCK AS I NEARED AN INTERSECTION. UPON ENTERING THE INTERSECTION, I WAS STARTELED BY THE LOUD BLOW OF THE FIRE TRUCK'S AIR HORN AND IMMEDIATEL...

UPPER BALL JOINTS PREMATURELY WORE OUT. FELL APART DURING CHANGING OF BALL JOINTS. *AK

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM. WHILE DRIVING ALONG AT APROX 40 MPH WITH THE WINDOWS UP AND AIR CONDITIONING FAN ON HIGH SPEED, I DIDN'T HEAR AN APPROACHING FIRE TRUCK AS I NEARED AN INTERSECTION. UPON ENTERING THE INTERSECTION, I WAS STARTELED BY THE LOUD BLOW OF THE FIRE TRUCK'S AIR HORN AND IMMEDIATEL...

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEAS...

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEAS...

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEAS...

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED AND VIBRATED UNCONTROLLABLY. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND PULLED OVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A BODY SHOP. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT WERE BROKEN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. PLEAS...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB VIN [XXX]. THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 58000 MILES. DURING AN INSPECTION OF MY BRAKES, I DISCOVERED SEVERAL FRONT END PARTS WITH UNACCEPTABLE WEAR. AT MY OWN EXPENSE, I AM REPLACING UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES AS WELL AS BOTH OUTER TIE-ROD ENDS. I ...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB VIN [XXX]. THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 58000 MILES. DURING AN INSPECTION OF MY BRAKES, I DISCOVERED SEVERAL FRONT END PARTS WITH UNACCEPTABLE WEAR. AT MY OWN EXPENSE, I AM REPLACING UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES AS WELL AS BOTH OUTER TIE-ROD ENDS. I ...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB VIN [XXX]. THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 58000 MILES. DURING AN INSPECTION OF MY BRAKES, I DISCOVERED SEVERAL FRONT END PARTS WITH UNACCEPTABLE WEAR. AT MY OWN EXPENSE, I AM REPLACING UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES AS WELL AS BOTH OUTER TIE-ROD ENDS. I ...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB VIN [XXX]. THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 58000 MILES. DURING AN INSPECTION OF MY BRAKES, I DISCOVERED SEVERAL FRONT END PARTS WITH UNACCEPTABLE WEAR. AT MY OWN EXPENSE, I AM REPLACING UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES AS WELL AS BOTH OUTER TIE-ROD ENDS. I ...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB VIN [XXX]. THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 58000 MILES. DURING AN INSPECTION OF MY BRAKES, I DISCOVERED SEVERAL FRONT END PARTS WITH UNACCEPTABLE WEAR. AT MY OWN EXPENSE, I AM REPLACING UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES AS WELL AS BOTH OUTER TIE-ROD ENDS. I ...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB VIN [XXX]. THIS VEHICLE CURRENTLY HAS 58000 MILES. DURING AN INSPECTION OF MY BRAKES, I DISCOVERED SEVERAL FRONT END PARTS WITH UNACCEPTABLE WEAR. AT MY OWN EXPENSE, I AM REPLACING UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES AS WELL AS BOTH OUTER TIE-ROD ENDS. I ...

VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHEN BRAKING FROM 5-65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT PADS BROKE, AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED.*AK

VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHEN BRAKING FROM 5-65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT PADS BROKE, AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED.*AK

VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHEN BRAKING FROM 5-65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT PADS BROKE, AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED.*AK

VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY WHEN BRAKING FROM 5-65 MPH. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND DEALER DETERMINED THAT FRONT PADS BROKE, AND BOTH FRONT ROTORS WERE WARPED.*AK

THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS LEADING UP TO THE UPPER BALL JOINT FAILING, AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE FOLDING OVER, CAUSING THE TRUCK SLOW QUICKLY AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. SO FAR THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT CALLED WITH ANY REPAIR PRICES. *AK

THERE WERE NO WARNING SIGNS LEADING UP TO THE UPPER BALL JOINT FAILING, AND THE FRONT LEFT TIRE FOLDING OVER, CAUSING THE TRUCK SLOW QUICKLY AND PULL TO THE RIGHT. SO FAR THE DEALERSHIP HAS NOT CALLED WITH ANY REPAIR PRICES. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 52000 MILES DEALER MAINTAINED REGULARLY TURNED INTO PARKING LOT WHERE ENTRANCE CROSSED OVER CITY SIDEWALK, MILD TO MODERATE BUMP, HEARD A LOUD THUMP, THEN GRINDING, AND LOST STEERING CONTROL. STOPPED CAR AND FOUND RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATED WITH WHEEL ALMOST C...

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING DID NOT FEEL RIGHT IN THE FRONT END. *TC

2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 52000 MILES DEALER MAINTAINED REGULARLY TURNED INTO PARKING LOT WHERE ENTRANCE CROSSED OVER CITY SIDEWALK, MILD TO MODERATE BUMP, HEARD A LOUD THUMP, THEN GRINDING, AND LOST STEERING CONTROL. STOPPED CAR AND FOUND RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT SEPARATED WITH WHEEL ALMOST C...

WHILE DRIVING 20 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED THAT STEERING DID NOT FEEL RIGHT IN THE FRONT END. *TC

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB TRUCK, AND WANTED IT TO BE NOTED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES CAME OFF THE TRUCK DUE TO INNER TIE ROD SOCKET DISCONNECTED FROM MAIN RACK AND VARIOUS BALL JOINT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THUS FAR, I HAVE NOT CRASHED OR INJURED ANYONE, BUT THAT MAY BE BECAUSE I AM AFRAID TO D...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB TRUCK, AND WANTED IT TO BE NOTED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES CAME OFF THE TRUCK DUE TO INNER TIE ROD SOCKET DISCONNECTED FROM MAIN RACK AND VARIOUS BALL JOINT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THUS FAR, I HAVE NOT CRASHED OR INJURED ANYONE, BUT THAT MAY BE BECAUSE I AM AFRAID TO D...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB TRUCK, AND WANTED IT TO BE NOTED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES CAME OFF THE TRUCK DUE TO INNER TIE ROD SOCKET DISCONNECTED FROM MAIN RACK AND VARIOUS BALL JOINT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THUS FAR, I HAVE NOT CRASHED OR INJURED ANYONE, BUT THAT MAY BE BECAUSE I AM AFRAID TO D...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB TRUCK, AND WANTED IT TO BE NOTED THAT BOTH FRONT TIRES CAME OFF THE TRUCK DUE TO INNER TIE ROD SOCKET DISCONNECTED FROM MAIN RACK AND VARIOUS BALL JOINT REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE. THUS FAR, I HAVE NOT CRASHED OR INJURED ANYONE, BUT THAT MAY BE BECAUSE I AM AFRAID TO D...

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH OUT OF A DRIVEWAY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED DOWN THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED ON THE BUMPER AND THE UNDER CARRIAGE. *AK *TC

AT 72,000 MILES HAD THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK *TC

WHILE DRIVING AT 20 MPH OUT OF A DRIVEWAY RIGHT FRONT WHEEL DETACHED FROM THE VEHICLE AND ROLLED DOWN THE ROAD. VEHICLE WAS DAMAGED ON THE BUMPER AND THE UNDER CARRIAGE. *AK *TC

AT 72,000 MILES HAD THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED THREE TIMES. *AK *TC

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE FELL OFF. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE UPPER BALL JOINT. *SC

WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE RIGHT FRONT PASSENGER TIRE FELL OFF. AFTER TOWING THE VEHICLE IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK THE MECHANIC STATED THAT THE PROBLEM WAS THE UPPER BALL JOINT. *SC

THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BROKE AT 5 MPH. THIS CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO CAVE IN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE UPPER CONTROL ARE ON BOTH SIDES. *AK ON RIGHT HAND TURNS, THERE WAS A CLUNK NOISE AND THE STEERING HAD BECOME DIFFICULT. THE TIRE COLLAPSED IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE...

THE UPPER CONTROL ARM BROKE AT 5 MPH. THIS CAUSED THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO CAVE IN. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE UPPER CONTROL ARE ON BOTH SIDES. *AK ON RIGHT HAND TURNS, THERE WAS A CLUNK NOISE AND THE STEERING HAD BECOME DIFFICULT. THE TIRE COLLAPSED IN THE WHEEL WELL. THE...

8/18/04: MY SON WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON 2ND AVE (TX HWY 22). JUST PRIOR TO TURNING LEFT FROM 15TH ST (ALSO HWY 22), HE HEARD A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. AFTER TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 2 BLOCKS, HIS FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL AND PULL TO THE LEFT...

8/18/04: MY SON WAS DRIVING WEST BOUND ON 2ND AVE (TX HWY 22). JUST PRIOR TO TURNING LEFT FROM 15TH ST (ALSO HWY 22), HE HEARD A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. AFTER TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 2 BLOCKS, HIS FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF, CAUSING HIM TO LOSE CONTROL AND PULL TO THE LEFT...

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA. BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE HAD WENT BAD. DID NOT HEAR ANY PRE-WARNING SIGNS. ONLY NOTICED WHEN THE NOISE OF RUBBING STARTED. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD. *JB

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA. BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE HAD WENT BAD. DID NOT HEAR ANY PRE-WARNING SIGNS. ONLY NOTICED WHEN THE NOISE OF RUBBING STARTED. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD. *JB

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA. BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE HAD WENT BAD. DID NOT HEAR ANY PRE-WARNING SIGNS. ONLY NOTICED WHEN THE NOISE OF RUBBING STARTED. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD. *JB

WHILE DRIVING, HEARD A RUBBING NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL AREA. BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD ON FRONT DRIVER SIDE HAD WENT BAD. DID NOT HEAR ANY PRE-WARNING SIGNS. ONLY NOTICED WHEN THE NOISE OF RUBBING STARTED. HAD TO REPLACE BOTH BALL JOINTS AND TIE ROD. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER SAW THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE ROLL ACROSS THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS THE ROAD AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE CONSUMER NOR THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. A TOW TRUCK MECHANIC INFO...

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER SAW THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE ROLL ACROSS THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS THE ROAD AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE CONSUMER NOR THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. A TOW TRUCK MECHANIC INFO...

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER SAW THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE ROLL ACROSS THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS THE ROAD AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE CONSUMER NOR THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. A TOW TRUCK MECHANIC INFO...

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH THE CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD BANG COME FROM UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER SAW THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE ROLL ACROSS THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE SKIDDED ACROSS THE ROAD AND ENDED UP IN A DITCH. THE CONSUMER NOR THE PASSENGER WAS INJURED IN THE ACCIDENT. A TOW TRUCK MECHANIC INFO...

FRONT BALL JOINTS FAIL ON A REGULAR AND FAR TOO OFTEN BASIS. *JB

FRONT BALL JOINTS FAIL ON A REGULAR AND FAR TOO OFTEN BASIS. *JB

FRONT BALL JOINTS FAIL ON A REGULAR AND FAR TOO OFTEN BASIS. *JB

FRONT BALL JOINTS FAIL ON A REGULAR AND FAR TOO OFTEN BASIS. *JB

WHILE AN INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED BEING PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB A RECALL WAS FOUND. *JB

PROBLEMS REGARDING 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. *MR THE CONSUMER THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THIS WAS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. THE #5 CYLINDER MISFIRED DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. THE LEFT HEAD AND GASKET WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH A BLOWN BELLY PAN GASKET. THE CONSUME...

WHILE AN INSPECTION WAS PERFORMED BEING PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE, IT WAS DISCOVERED THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. AFTER SEARCHING THE WEB A RECALL WAS FOUND. *JB

PROBLEMS REGARDING 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. *MR THE CONSUMER THOUGHT THIS WAS AN ISOLATED INCIDENT. THE CONSUMER FOUND THAT THIS WAS A WIDESPREAD PROBLEM. THE #5 CYLINDER MISFIRED DUE TO A CRACKED CYLINDER HEAD. THE LEFT HEAD AND GASKET WAS REPLACED ALONG WITH A BLOWN BELLY PAN GASKET. THE CONSUME...

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED AND FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE WERE SUSTAINED BECAUSE OF THE LOW SPEED BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD SEPARATED AND FELL OFF. *AK

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED AND FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE WERE SUSTAINED BECAUSE OF THE LOW SPEED BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD SEPARATED AND FELL OFF. *AK

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED AND FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE WERE SUSTAINED BECAUSE OF THE LOW SPEED BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD SEPARATED AND FELL OFF. *AK

DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED AND FELL OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 10 MPH. NO INJURIES OR DAMAGE WERE SUSTAINED BECAUSE OF THE LOW SPEED BEING DRIVEN AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. THIS OCCURRED BECAUSE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT AND TIE ROD SEPARATED AND FELL OFF. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED VEHICLE OVERHEATED, AS RESULT, THE HEAD GASKET CRACKED. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED VEHICLE OVERHEATED, AS RESULT, THE HEAD GASKET CRACKED. ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH JUST OVER 75,000 MILES ON IT. ON A RECENT SERVICE VISIT I WAS INFORMED THAT MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE LOOKING ONLINE I SAW THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO SO I WANTED T...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH JUST OVER 75,000 MILES ON IT. ON A RECENT SERVICE VISIT I WAS INFORMED THAT MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE LOOKING ONLINE I SAW THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO SO I WANTED T...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH JUST OVER 75,000 MILES ON IT. ON A RECENT SERVICE VISIT I WAS INFORMED THAT MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE LOOKING ONLINE I SAW THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO SO I WANTED T...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH JUST OVER 75,000 MILES ON IT. ON A RECENT SERVICE VISIT I WAS INFORMED THAT MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, ON BOTH THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHILE LOOKING ONLINE I SAW THAT THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM WITH THE DAKOTA AND DURANGO SO I WANTED T...

"CLUNKING NOISE" COMING FROM FRONT OF AUTO WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES/BUMPS. FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM VEHICLE AT UPPER BALL JOINT. LOWER BALL JOINT REMAINED ATTACHED. ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS REPLACES. RIGHT BRAKE LINE REPLACED. WARNED OF DAMAGE TO CV SHAFT, HOWEVER DEALER ONLY ...

"CLUNKING NOISE" COMING FROM FRONT OF AUTO WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES/BUMPS. FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM VEHICLE AT UPPER BALL JOINT. LOWER BALL JOINT REMAINED ATTACHED. ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS REPLACES. RIGHT BRAKE LINE REPLACED. WARNED OF DAMAGE TO CV SHAFT, HOWEVER DEALER ONLY ...

"CLUNKING NOISE" COMING FROM FRONT OF AUTO WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES/BUMPS. FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM VEHICLE AT UPPER BALL JOINT. LOWER BALL JOINT REMAINED ATTACHED. ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS REPLACES. RIGHT BRAKE LINE REPLACED. WARNED OF DAMAGE TO CV SHAFT, HOWEVER DEALER ONLY ...

"CLUNKING NOISE" COMING FROM FRONT OF AUTO WHEN DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES/BUMPS. FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DETACHED FROM VEHICLE AT UPPER BALL JOINT. LOWER BALL JOINT REMAINED ATTACHED. ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS REPLACES. RIGHT BRAKE LINE REPLACED. WARNED OF DAMAGE TO CV SHAFT, HOWEVER DEALER ONLY ...

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP, BREAKING INTO BITS AND PIECES. THE TIRE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. THE AXLE WAS BENT, AND THE INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *TC

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP, BREAKING INTO BITS AND PIECES. THE TIRE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. THE AXLE WAS BENT, AND THE INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *TC

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP, BREAKING INTO BITS AND PIECES. THE TIRE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. THE AXLE WAS BENT, AND THE INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *TC

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP, BREAKING INTO BITS AND PIECES. THE TIRE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. THE AXLE WAS BENT, AND THE INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *TC

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP, BREAKING INTO BITS AND PIECES. THE TIRE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. THE AXLE WAS BENT, AND THE INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *TC

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP, BREAKING INTO BITS AND PIECES. THE TIRE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. THE AXLE WAS BENT, AND THE INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *TC

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP, BREAKING INTO BITS AND PIECES. THE TIRE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. THE AXLE WAS BENT, AND THE INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *TC

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH BALL JOINTS ON DRIVER'S SIDE EXPLODED UNDERNEATH THE PICKUP, BREAKING INTO BITS AND PIECES. THE TIRE COMPLETELY DISENGAGED. THE AXLE WAS BENT, AND THE INNER TIE ROD HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK *TS *TC

THE BRAKE DISC STEEL IS FAULTY, AND PITS. THIS CAUSES VERY JERKY, DIFFICULT, AND UNRELIABLE BRAKING. AS IF ONE WAS BRAKING ON TOP OF LOGS. TWO YEARS AGO WE HAD THE DISC(S) MACHINED, AND THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. BUT IT RETURNED. TODAY WE ARE HAVING THE DISCS REPLACED. I THINK DODGE SHOULD ...

THE BRAKE DISC STEEL IS FAULTY, AND PITS. THIS CAUSES VERY JERKY, DIFFICULT, AND UNRELIABLE BRAKING. AS IF ONE WAS BRAKING ON TOP OF LOGS. TWO YEARS AGO WE HAD THE DISC(S) MACHINED, AND THAT FIXED THE PROBLEM TEMPORARILY. BUT IT RETURNED. TODAY WE ARE HAVING THE DISCS REPLACED. I THINK DODGE SHOULD ...

FAX FM SARAH M. PENDLETON(FL) RE HER SON, DR. WIZARD PENDLETON'S 2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK,DEFECTIVE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *MR IT'S THE OPINION OF THE TECHNICIAN WHO LOOKED AT THE CAR THAT THE ENGINE SUFFERED A MECHANICAL DEFECT IN THE #4 PISTON WRIST PIN. THAT WRIST PIN CRACK AND CAUSED THE P...

FAX FM SARAH M. PENDLETON(FL) RE HER SON, DR. WIZARD PENDLETON'S 2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK,DEFECTIVE ENGINE HAD TO BE REPLACED. *MR IT'S THE OPINION OF THE TECHNICIAN WHO LOOKED AT THE CAR THAT THE ENGINE SUFFERED A MECHANICAL DEFECT IN THE #4 PISTON WRIST PIN. THAT WRIST PIN CRACK AND CAUSED THE P...

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 UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

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 UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

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 UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

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 UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

BOLTS BROKE ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND SHIELD FELL BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND MOTOR, CAUSING STEERING TO JAM IN STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION ON HIGHWAY. COULD NOT PULL OVER TO BREAKDOWN LANE TO AVOID OTHER TRAFFIC. BOLTS BROKE FROM HEAT STRESS I IMAGINE, NOT TOO GOOD A THING TO HAPPEN ON A HIGHWAY BU...

BOLTS BROKE ON EXHAUST MANIFOLD SHIELD AND SHIELD FELL BETWEEN STEERING SHAFT AND MOTOR, CAUSING STEERING TO JAM IN STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION ON HIGHWAY. COULD NOT PULL OVER TO BREAKDOWN LANE TO AVOID OTHER TRAFFIC. BOLTS BROKE FROM HEAT STRESS I IMAGINE, NOT TOO GOOD A THING TO HAPPEN ON A HIGHWAY BU...

ONLY 70000 ON THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. TIE RODS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE 2 OUTER AND 1 INNER TIE ROD. AT THE SAME TIME THE BALL BEARINGS WERE FOUND TO BE IN HORRIBLE SHAPE. THOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED TOO. *AK

ONLY 70000 ON THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. TIE RODS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE 2 OUTER AND 1 INNER TIE ROD. AT THE SAME TIME THE BALL BEARINGS WERE FOUND TO BE IN HORRIBLE SHAPE. THOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED TOO. *AK

ONLY 70000 ON THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. TIE RODS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE 2 OUTER AND 1 INNER TIE ROD. AT THE SAME TIME THE BALL BEARINGS WERE FOUND TO BE IN HORRIBLE SHAPE. THOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED TOO. *AK

ONLY 70000 ON THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. TIE RODS BROKE WITHOUT WARNING. HAD TO REPLACE 2 OUTER AND 1 INNER TIE ROD. AT THE SAME TIME THE BALL BEARINGS WERE FOUND TO BE IN HORRIBLE SHAPE. THOSE HAD TO BE REPLACED TOO. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE CONSUMER TURNED A CORNER AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINT</A> HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THIS CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE UNDER BODY OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE AFTER THE RIGHT BALL JOINT WAS REPL...

WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH THE CONSUMER TURNED A CORNER AND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL SNAPPED OFF. THE DEALER FOUND THAT THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINT</A> HAS MALFUNCTIONED. THIS CAUSED CONSIDERABLE DAMAGE TO THE UNDER BODY OF THE VEHICLE. ALSO THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM BROKE AFTER THE RIGHT BALL JOINT WAS REPL...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA STEERING PROBLEMS.*MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE MADE STRANGE NOISES, SHOOK EXCESSIVELY AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER SUSPECTS THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE STATUS OF THE INVESTIGATION IN PROGRESS ON THE DODGE DAKOTA'S...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA STEERING PROBLEMS.*MR THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE MADE STRANGE NOISES, SHOOK EXCESSIVELY AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT. THE CONSUMER SUSPECTS THAT THE BALL JOINTS ARE THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONSUMER WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE STATUS OF THE INVESTIGATION IN PROGRESS ON THE DODGE DAKOTA'S...

VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WOULD HEAT UP AND WE COULD ONLY USE FIRST GEAR. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE 25 MILES AT 55 MPH TRANSMISSION WOULD ONLY USE FIRST, REVERSE AND PARK. IT HAS BEEN TO TWO TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND TWO DEALERSHIPS AND STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. *JB

VEHICLES TRANSMISSION WOULD HEAT UP AND WE COULD ONLY USE FIRST GEAR. AFTER DRIVING THE VEHICLE 25 MILES AT 55 MPH TRANSMISSION WOULD ONLY USE FIRST, REVERSE AND PARK. IT HAS BEEN TO TWO TRANSMISSION SHOPS AND TWO DEALERSHIPS AND STILL DON'T KNOW WHAT IS WRONG. *JB

BALL JOINTS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4, I HAVE JUST REPLACED ALL BALL JOINT,S ON MY VEHICLE, AN WAS JUST TOLD BY A COLISION BUSINES THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR IT, DUE TO THE FACT THAT DODGE IS HIDING THE FACT OF BAD BALL JOINTS ON THEIR VEHICLES, HE ALSO SAID THAT AT 59000 MILES I SHOULD NO...

BALL JOINTS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4, I HAVE JUST REPLACED ALL BALL JOINT,S ON MY VEHICLE, AN WAS JUST TOLD BY A COLISION BUSINES THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR IT, DUE TO THE FACT THAT DODGE IS HIDING THE FACT OF BAD BALL JOINTS ON THEIR VEHICLES, HE ALSO SAID THAT AT 59000 MILES I SHOULD NO...

BALL JOINTS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4, I HAVE JUST REPLACED ALL BALL JOINT,S ON MY VEHICLE, AN WAS JUST TOLD BY A COLISION BUSINES THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR IT, DUE TO THE FACT THAT DODGE IS HIDING THE FACT OF BAD BALL JOINTS ON THEIR VEHICLES, HE ALSO SAID THAT AT 59000 MILES I SHOULD NO...

BALL JOINTS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4, I HAVE JUST REPLACED ALL BALL JOINT,S ON MY VEHICLE, AN WAS JUST TOLD BY A COLISION BUSINES THAT I SHOULD NOT HAVE HAD TO PAY FOR IT, DUE TO THE FACT THAT DODGE IS HIDING THE FACT OF BAD BALL JOINTS ON THEIR VEHICLES, HE ALSO SAID THAT AT 59000 MILES I SHOULD NO...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS NOISY AROUND 35,000 MILES . CURRENTLY, AT 50,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS CORRODED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS NOISY AROUND 35,000 MILES . CURRENTLY, AT 50,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS CORRODED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS NOISY AROUND 35,000 MILES . CURRENTLY, AT 50,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS CORRODED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. VEHICLE WAS NOISY AROUND 35,000 MILES . CURRENTLY, AT 50,000 MILES THE BALL JOINTS CORRODED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR GENERAL MAINTENANCE WHEN IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK

THE CONSUMER HAD THE BALL JOINTS CHECKED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DODGE DEALER THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THERE WERE PROBLEMS WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. *SC *JB BALL JOINTS FAILED TIRES FELL OFF. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BALL JOINTS CAME APART AND THE MANY...

THE CONSUMER HAD THE BALL JOINTS CHECKED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DODGE DEALER THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THERE WERE PROBLEMS WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. *SC *JB BALL JOINTS FAILED TIRES FELL OFF. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BALL JOINTS CAME APART AND THE MANY...

THE CONSUMER HAD THE BALL JOINTS CHECKED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DODGE DEALER THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THERE WERE PROBLEMS WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. *SC *JB BALL JOINTS FAILED TIRES FELL OFF. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BALL JOINTS CAME APART AND THE MANY...

THE CONSUMER HAD THE BALL JOINTS CHECKED AND IT WAS CONFIRMED BY THE DODGE DEALER THAT THEY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK THERE WERE PROBLEMS WHEN MAKING SHARP TURNS. *SC *JB BALL JOINTS FAILED TIRES FELL OFF. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING THE VEHICLE THE BALL JOINTS CAME APART AND THE MANY...

I HAVE A 2000 DDGE DAKOTA & WENT TO GET A TIRE FIXED & LEARNED THAT MY FRONT TIRES ARE ABOUT TO FALL OFF!!! I HAD NO IDEA THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD! THEN I FOUND OUT THAT A RECALL MAY BE ISSUED FOR THESE CONCIDERING HOW MANY HAVE WENT BAD!!! I AM JUST VERY LUCKY THAT MY 2 INFANT CHILDREN...

I HAVE A 2000 DDGE DAKOTA & WENT TO GET A TIRE FIXED & LEARNED THAT MY FRONT TIRES ARE ABOUT TO FALL OFF!!! I HAD NO IDEA THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD! THEN I FOUND OUT THAT A RECALL MAY BE ISSUED FOR THESE CONCIDERING HOW MANY HAVE WENT BAD!!! I AM JUST VERY LUCKY THAT MY 2 INFANT CHILDREN...

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THEN, THE MOTOR BLEW OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THEN, THE MOTOR BLEW OUT. CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

THE TRANSMISSION JUST ACT LIKED IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL, BUT NOW I KNOW THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT SUDDENLY. *JB

THE TRANSMISSION JUST ACT LIKED IT WENT INTO NEUTRAL, BUT NOW I KNOW THE TRANSMISSION COMPLETELY WENT OUT SUDDENLY. *JB

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 78200 MILES FRONT RIGHT TIRE SHIMMIED/SHOOK AT SPEEDS FROM 40 MPH ON UP. NO NOISE OR POPPING SOUNDS HEARD. FRONT END WOULD JUMP AROUND IF A POT HOLE WAS HIT GOING AROUND A TURN. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR ALIGNMENT & TIRE BALANCING. SERVICE TECH FOUND UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINT WAS WORN OU...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 78200 MILES FRONT RIGHT TIRE SHIMMIED/SHOOK AT SPEEDS FROM 40 MPH ON UP. NO NOISE OR POPPING SOUNDS HEARD. FRONT END WOULD JUMP AROUND IF A POT HOLE WAS HIT GOING AROUND A TURN. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR ALIGNMENT & TIRE BALANCING. SERVICE TECH FOUND UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINT WAS WORN OU...

FRONT DRIVE AXEL, LEFT MOUNT BROKE. DODGE HAS A TSB # 889 ISSUED ON AUG 2000, REGARDING THIS. THIS TSB COVERS THE FRONT AXEL PINNION NOSE BRACKET BOLTS WHICH MAY LOSEN. THESE LOOSE PINNION BRACKET BOLTS CANCAN CAUSE THE BRACKET TO BREAK OFF. IN ADDITION A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION WAS ISS...

FRONT DRIVE AXEL, LEFT MOUNT BROKE. DODGE HAS A TSB # 889 ISSUED ON AUG 2000, REGARDING THIS. THIS TSB COVERS THE FRONT AXEL PINNION NOSE BRACKET BOLTS WHICH MAY LOSEN. THESE LOOSE PINNION BRACKET BOLTS CANCAN CAUSE THE BRACKET TO BREAK OFF. IN ADDITION A CUSTOMER SATISFACTION NOTIFICATION WAS ISS...

I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, DOING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED CAUSING THE WHOLE TIRE ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF. THE TRUCK STARTED TO SPIN ACROSS THREE LANES OFF TRAFFIC, THE TRUCK STARTED TO TURN ON ITS SIDE UNTIL IT HIT THE GUARD RAIL CAUSING IT TO LAND ...

I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY, DOING ABOUT 60 MPH WHEN THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED CAUSING THE WHOLE TIRE ASSEMBLY TO FALL OFF. THE TRUCK STARTED TO SPIN ACROSS THREE LANES OFF TRAFFIC, THE TRUCK STARTED TO TURN ON ITS SIDE UNTIL IT HIT THE GUARD RAIL CAUSING IT TO LAND ...

WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED A SENSOR INSIDE OF THE ABS UNIT. *AK

WHILE DRIVING ABS BRAKING LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC REPLACED A SENSOR INSIDE OF THE ABS UNIT. *AK

NORMAL, REGULAR DUTY USE OF A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB V8 REQUIRING REGULAR MAINTENANCE, NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AT 57,000 MILES. THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER (MIKE BROWN @ GRANBURY) PERFORMED THE ALIGNMENT, CONDUCTED TWO (2) TEST DRIVES WHILE I WAS THERE AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME WITH A COMME...

NORMAL, REGULAR DUTY USE OF A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB V8 REQUIRING REGULAR MAINTENANCE, NEEDED A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AT 57,000 MILES. THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER (MIKE BROWN @ GRANBURY) PERFORMED THE ALIGNMENT, CONDUCTED TWO (2) TEST DRIVES WHILE I WAS THERE AND RETURNED THE VEHICLE TO ME WITH A COMME...

WHILE BRAKING, THE BRAKES WERE WARPED, AND VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TRIED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM 4 TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. WHILE CRESTING A HILL ON A MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONTROL OF VEHICLE WAS LOST. VEHICLE STRUCK BERM ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD AND RETURNED TO CENTER OF ROAD. VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER SLIDING ABOUT 50 YARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF A DOWNGRAD...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. WHILE CRESTING A HILL ON A MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONTROL OF VEHICLE WAS LOST. VEHICLE STRUCK BERM ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD AND RETURNED TO CENTER OF ROAD. VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER SLIDING ABOUT 50 YARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF A DOWNGRAD...

WHILE BRAKING, THE BRAKES WERE WARPED, AND VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD. THIS PROBLEM WAS CAUSING EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALERSHIP MECHANIC TRIED TO REPAIR THE PROBLEM 4 TIMES BUT THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. WHILE CRESTING A HILL ON A MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONTROL OF VEHICLE WAS LOST. VEHICLE STRUCK BERM ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD AND RETURNED TO CENTER OF ROAD. VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER SLIDING ABOUT 50 YARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF A DOWNGRAD...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. WHILE CRESTING A HILL ON A MAINTAINED GRAVEL ROAD TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH BRAKES WERE APPLIED. CONTROL OF VEHICLE WAS LOST. VEHICLE STRUCK BERM ON RIGHT SIDE OF ROAD AND RETURNED TO CENTER OF ROAD. VEHICLE STOPPED AFTER SLIDING ABOUT 50 YARDS TO THE BOTTOM OF A DOWNGRAD...

BOTH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAY. THEY DON'T UNLOCK PROPERLY BUT, INSTEAD, STICK IN A HALFWAY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

BOTH ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS HAVE FAILED IN EXACTLY THE SAME WAY. THEY DON'T UNLOCK PROPERLY BUT, INSTEAD, STICK IN A HALFWAY. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD.*AK

DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME. DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *LA

WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CAN ALSO FEEL A THUMPING SENSATION COMING THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT. *NM *NM

WHEN REPLACING TIRES ON MY 2000 DAKOTA, I WAS ADVISED THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE WORN TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. MY VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEYOND THE EXPIRATION OF THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY, AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES ON IT. I BELIEVE BOTH THE BALL JOINTS AND THE TIRES SHOULD WEA...

WHEN REPLACING TIRES ON MY 2000 DAKOTA, I WAS ADVISED THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE WORN TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. MY VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEYOND THE EXPIRATION OF THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY, AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES ON IT. I BELIEVE BOTH THE BALL JOINTS AND THE TIRES SHOULD WEA...

DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME. DEALERSHIP DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK *LA

WHILE DRIVING OVER BUMPS AT ANY SPEED, THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A RATTLING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER CAN ALSO FEEL A THUMPING SENSATION COMING THROUGH THE STEERING WHEEL. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT. *NM *NM

WHEN REPLACING TIRES ON MY 2000 DAKOTA, I WAS ADVISED THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE WORN TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. MY VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEYOND THE EXPIRATION OF THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY, AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES ON IT. I BELIEVE BOTH THE BALL JOINTS AND THE TIRES SHOULD WEA...

WHEN REPLACING TIRES ON MY 2000 DAKOTA, I WAS ADVISED THAT MY BALL JOINTS WERE WORN TO THE POINT OF BEING UNSAFE. MY VEHICLE WAS LESS THAN 30 DAYS BEYOND THE EXPIRATION OF THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY, AND HAD APPROXIMATELY 19,000 MILES ON IT. I BELIEVE BOTH THE BALL JOINTS AND THE TIRES SHOULD WEA...

DURING INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC INFORMWD THE CONSUMER THAT THEIR FRONT LOWER/UPPER BALL JOINT WERE WEARING. *JB

DURING INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC INFORMWD THE CONSUMER THAT THEIR FRONT LOWER/UPPER BALL JOINT WERE WEARING. *JB

DURING INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC INFORMWD THE CONSUMER THAT THEIR FRONT LOWER/UPPER BALL JOINT WERE WEARING. *JB

DURING INSPECTION, THE MECHANIC INFORMWD THE CONSUMER THAT THEIR FRONT LOWER/UPPER BALL JOINT WERE WEARING. *JB

2000 QUAD CAB 4 X 4 DAKOTA. I BOUGHT THE DAKOTA USED WITH 59,000 MILES. SHORTLY AFTER THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SQUEAK AND CLUNK. A DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSISED THE PROBLEM TO BE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS IS AWEFUL EARLY TO HAVE BALL JOINT FAILURES. I HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED FOR $360. THE SERVICE...

2000 QUAD CAB 4 X 4 DAKOTA. I BOUGHT THE DAKOTA USED WITH 59,000 MILES. SHORTLY AFTER THE FRONT END BEGAN TO SQUEAK AND CLUNK. A DEALERSHIP DIAGNOSISED THE PROBLEM TO BE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THIS IS AWEFUL EARLY TO HAVE BALL JOINT FAILURES. I HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED FOR $360. THE SERVICE...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 SLT. HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION. TOP OF THE LINE MODEL. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE ON A SQUEEKING FRONT END SUSPENSION. SERVICE FINDS RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDS REPLACED. ONCE THE TECHNICIAN GOT INTO THE WORK HE FINDS ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS, UPPERS AND LOWERS, NEED TO BE ...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 SLT. HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION. TOP OF THE LINE MODEL. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE ON A SQUEEKING FRONT END SUSPENSION. SERVICE FINDS RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDS REPLACED. ONCE THE TECHNICIAN GOT INTO THE WORK HE FINDS ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS, UPPERS AND LOWERS, NEED TO BE ...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 SLT. HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION. TOP OF THE LINE MODEL. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE ON A SQUEEKING FRONT END SUSPENSION. SERVICE FINDS RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDS REPLACED. ONCE THE TECHNICIAN GOT INTO THE WORK HE FINDS ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS, UPPERS AND LOWERS, NEED TO BE ...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 SLT. HEAVY DUTY SUSPENSION. TOP OF THE LINE MODEL. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR SERVICE ON A SQUEEKING FRONT END SUSPENSION. SERVICE FINDS RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDS REPLACED. ONCE THE TECHNICIAN GOT INTO THE WORK HE FINDS ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS, UPPERS AND LOWERS, NEED TO BE ...

HAD SEEN A NEWS STORY REGARDING 2000 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURES WHERE FRONT WHEEL WOULD COME OFF. I SUSPECTED MINE WERE MAKING CLUNKING NOISES SO I ASKED THE DEALER TO CHECK THEM AT ABOUT 62,000 MILES. I TOLD THEM I HAD HAD HEARD OF COMPLAINTS/POSSIBLE ISSUES RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM. TH...

HAD SEEN A NEWS STORY REGARDING 2000 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURES WHERE FRONT WHEEL WOULD COME OFF. I SUSPECTED MINE WERE MAKING CLUNKING NOISES SO I ASKED THE DEALER TO CHECK THEM AT ABOUT 62,000 MILES. I TOLD THEM I HAD HAD HEARD OF COMPLAINTS/POSSIBLE ISSUES RELATED TO THIS PROBLEM. TH...

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE GARAGE FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE AT 30K MILES. THE SERVICE DEALER AND CHRYSLER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS AND THERE WER...

AT 31450 MILES DEALERSHIP REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT. *AK *LA

AT 31450 MILES DEALERSHIP REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT. *AK *LA

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK *LA

UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINT FAILURE IN MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA,NEC TO REPLACE BALLJOINT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE GARAGE FOR INSPECTION AND THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED TWICE AT 30K MILES. THE SERVICE DEALER AND CHRYSLER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEMS WITH THE BALL JOINTS AND THERE WER...

AT 31450 MILES DEALERSHIP REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT. *AK *LA

AT 31450 MILES DEALERSHIP REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINT AND LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT. *AK *LA

WHILE TRAVELING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER'S VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER CAR. UPON IMPACT, NONE OF THE AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. *AK *LA

UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINT FAILURE IN MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA,NEC TO REPLACE BALLJOINT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR

UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH FRONTAL UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH FRONTAL UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH FRONTAL UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH A LOUD NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE REAR. CONSUMER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE BOTH FRONTAL UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 49,000 MILES, NEED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. UPON HEARING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED PRIOR TO GOING ON A TRIP. AFTER THE DEALER LOOKED AT THE TRUCK, THEY SAID THE RIGHT WHEEL WAS ABOUT READY TO FALL OFF AND THE LEFT WAS BAD AS WE...

VEHICLE WAS THREE YEARS OLD WHEN THE RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *PH THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH ALERTED HIM OF A PROBLEM. *JB

2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 49,000 MILES, NEED BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. UPON HEARING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM, I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED PRIOR TO GOING ON A TRIP. AFTER THE DEALER LOOKED AT THE TRUCK, THEY SAID THE RIGHT WHEEL WAS ABOUT READY TO FALL OFF AND THE LEFT WAS BAD AS WE...

VEHICLE WAS THREE YEARS OLD WHEN THE RIGHT BALL JOINT HAD TO BE REPLACED. *PH THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE, WHICH ALERTED HIM OF A PROBLEM. *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. MAKES A HORRIBLE POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL OR INTIALLY GOING FORWARD AND BACKING UP WHILE CUTTING THE WHEEL.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. MAKES A HORRIBLE POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL OR INTIALLY GOING FORWARD AND BACKING UP WHILE CUTTING THE WHEEL.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. MAKES A HORRIBLE POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL OR INTIALLY GOING FORWARD AND BACKING UP WHILE CUTTING THE WHEEL.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. MAKES A HORRIBLE POPPING SOUND WHEN TURNING THE WHEEL OR INTIALLY GOING FORWARD AND BACKING UP WHILE CUTTING THE WHEEL.*AK

AT VERY LOW MILEAGE, AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK *JB

AT VERY LOW MILEAGE, AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK *JB

AT VERY LOW MILEAGE, AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK *JB

AT VERY LOW MILEAGE, AN INDEPENDENT SHOP REPLACED THE LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT THE CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK *JB

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, AND HAVE NOTICED A POPPING NOISE ON THE DIRVERS SIDE FRONT END. I HAVE SINCE DETERMINED THAT IT IS IN FACT THE UPPER BALL JOINT THAT IS BADLY WORN, AND HAS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PLAY IN IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS BECOMMING A GROWING PROBLEM AND WANTED TO ADD TO IT IN H...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, AND HAVE NOTICED A POPPING NOISE ON THE DIRVERS SIDE FRONT END. I HAVE SINCE DETERMINED THAT IT IS IN FACT THE UPPER BALL JOINT THAT IS BADLY WORN, AND HAS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PLAY IN IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS BECOMMING A GROWING PROBLEM AND WANTED TO ADD TO IT IN H...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, AND HAVE NOTICED A POPPING NOISE ON THE DIRVERS SIDE FRONT END. I HAVE SINCE DETERMINED THAT IT IS IN FACT THE UPPER BALL JOINT THAT IS BADLY WORN, AND HAS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PLAY IN IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS BECOMMING A GROWING PROBLEM AND WANTED TO ADD TO IT IN H...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, AND HAVE NOTICED A POPPING NOISE ON THE DIRVERS SIDE FRONT END. I HAVE SINCE DETERMINED THAT IT IS IN FACT THE UPPER BALL JOINT THAT IS BADLY WORN, AND HAS AN EXTREME AMOUNT OF PLAY IN IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS BECOMMING A GROWING PROBLEM AND WANTED TO ADD TO IT IN H...

AT APPROX. 8K MILES, PULSING AND SHIMMY STARTED IN FRONT END. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS. HAD TO DO AGAIN LATER AT ABOUT 35K. NOT NORMAL. AT 15K REPORTED FRONT END CREAKS/GROANS DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AT 35K MORE OF THE SAME, DEALER REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER/SWAY BUSHING. AT 38K MILES, REPLACE...

AT APPROX. 8K MILES, PULSING AND SHIMMY STARTED IN FRONT END. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS. HAD TO DO AGAIN LATER AT ABOUT 35K. NOT NORMAL. AT 15K REPORTED FRONT END CREAKS/GROANS DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AT 35K MORE OF THE SAME, DEALER REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER/SWAY BUSHING. AT 38K MILES, REPLACE...

AT APPROX. 8K MILES, PULSING AND SHIMMY STARTED IN FRONT END. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS. HAD TO DO AGAIN LATER AT ABOUT 35K. NOT NORMAL. AT 15K REPORTED FRONT END CREAKS/GROANS DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AT 35K MORE OF THE SAME, DEALER REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER/SWAY BUSHING. AT 38K MILES, REPLACE...

AT APPROX. 8K MILES, PULSING AND SHIMMY STARTED IN FRONT END. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS. HAD TO DO AGAIN LATER AT ABOUT 35K. NOT NORMAL. AT 15K REPORTED FRONT END CREAKS/GROANS DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AT 35K MORE OF THE SAME, DEALER REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER/SWAY BUSHING. AT 38K MILES, REPLACE...

AT APPROX. 8K MILES, PULSING AND SHIMMY STARTED IN FRONT END. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS. HAD TO DO AGAIN LATER AT ABOUT 35K. NOT NORMAL. AT 15K REPORTED FRONT END CREAKS/GROANS DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AT 35K MORE OF THE SAME, DEALER REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER/SWAY BUSHING. AT 38K MILES, REPLACE...

AT APPROX. 8K MILES, PULSING AND SHIMMY STARTED IN FRONT END. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS. HAD TO DO AGAIN LATER AT ABOUT 35K. NOT NORMAL. AT 15K REPORTED FRONT END CREAKS/GROANS DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AT 35K MORE OF THE SAME, DEALER REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER/SWAY BUSHING. AT 38K MILES, REPLACE...

AT APPROX. 8K MILES, PULSING AND SHIMMY STARTED IN FRONT END. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS. HAD TO DO AGAIN LATER AT ABOUT 35K. NOT NORMAL. AT 15K REPORTED FRONT END CREAKS/GROANS DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AT 35K MORE OF THE SAME, DEALER REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER/SWAY BUSHING. AT 38K MILES, REPLACE...

AT APPROX. 8K MILES, PULSING AND SHIMMY STARTED IN FRONT END. HAD TO RESURFACE ROTORS. HAD TO DO AGAIN LATER AT ABOUT 35K. NOT NORMAL. AT 15K REPORTED FRONT END CREAKS/GROANS DEALER FOUND NO PROBLEM. AT 35K MORE OF THE SAME, DEALER REPLACED FRONT STABILIZER/SWAY BUSHING. AT 38K MILES, REPLACE...

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED COMPLETELY, SEVERING THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE TOWING MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. *AK *SC *JB

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING COLUMN/HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS IN THE TILT UPRIGHT POSITION, THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS OPERATED. WHEN THE TILT STEERING WHEEL WAS IN THE STRAIGHT POSITION THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS WENT OUT AUTOMATICALLY.*AK THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THE LOW BEAM WIRE AT THE ...

DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT UPPER FRONT BALL JOINT WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME. DEALERSHIP HAD NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED A COPY OF A CONSUMER REPORT REGARDING THE PROBLEM WITH BALL JOINTS ON VEHICLE, BUT MANUFACTURER SAID THEY DON'...

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POPPING METAL NOISE IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE UPPER THEN THE LOWER BALL JOINTS BECAUSE THEY WERE WORN OUT. *AK THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AT 27K MILES AND AGAIN AT 65K MILES. *SC

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POPPING METAL NOISE IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE UPPER THEN THE LOWER BALL JOINTS BECAUSE THEY WERE WORN OUT. *AK THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AT 27K MILES AND AGAIN AT 65K MILES. *SC

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED. *AK *MR

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED. *AK *MR

WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT LEFT WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE SUSPENSION COLLAPSED COMPLETELY, SEVERING THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE WHICH COLLAPSED TO THE GROUND. THE TOWING MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. *AK *SC *JB

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING COLUMN/HEADLIGHTS. WHEN THE STEERING COLUMN WAS IN THE TILT UPRIGHT POSITION, THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS OPERATED. WHEN THE TILT STEERING WHEEL WAS IN THE STRAIGHT POSITION THE LOW BEAM LIGHTS WENT OUT AUTOMATICALLY.*AK THE CONSUMER FOUND OUT THE LOW BEAM WIRE AT THE ...

DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT UPPER FRONT BALL JOINT WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER WAS NOT HAVING ANY PROBLEMS AT THIS TIME. DEALERSHIP HAD NOT RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED A COPY OF A CONSUMER REPORT REGARDING THE PROBLEM WITH BALL JOINTS ON VEHICLE, BUT MANUFACTURER SAID THEY DON'...

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POPPING METAL NOISE IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE UPPER THEN THE LOWER BALL JOINTS BECAUSE THEY WERE WORN OUT. *AK THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AT 27K MILES AND AGAIN AT 65K MILES. *SC

WHILE DRIVING THERE WAS A POPPING METAL NOISE IN THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE UPPER THEN THE LOWER BALL JOINTS BECAUSE THEY WERE WORN OUT. *AK THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AT 27K MILES AND AGAIN AT 65K MILES. *SC

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED. *AK *MR

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER HAD THE PROBLEM REPAIRED. *AK *MR

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL REPEATEDLY AND OFTEN. THEY PRESENT A REAL DANGER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR FIRE, WHEN THE DOOR MAY NOT BE EASILY OPENED. ON A MORE MUNDANE LEVEL I WOULD THINK THEY COULD BUILD AN ELECTRIC LOCK SYSTEM THAT DOESN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 12-24 MONTHS. I AM TOTALLY DISG...

ELECTRIC DOOR LOCKS FAIL REPEATEDLY AND OFTEN. THEY PRESENT A REAL DANGER IN THE EVENT OF A COLLISION OR FIRE, WHEN THE DOOR MAY NOT BE EASILY OPENED. ON A MORE MUNDANE LEVEL I WOULD THINK THEY COULD BUILD AN ELECTRIC LOCK SYSTEM THAT DOESN'T NEED TO BE REPLACED EVERY 12-24 MONTHS. I AM TOTALLY DISG...

DURING ROUTINE BRAKE MAINTENANCE, DEALERSHIP WARNED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE LOOSE AND UPPER CONTROL BUSHINGS ARE CRACKED AND BOTH ARE IN URGENT NEED OF REPLACING. VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS AT 55,746. BALL JOINTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST TO 100,000 MILES. VEHICLE IS SECONDARY FAMILY VEHICLE AND ONLY DRIVEN...

DURING ROUTINE BRAKE MAINTENANCE, DEALERSHIP WARNED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE LOOSE AND UPPER CONTROL BUSHINGS ARE CRACKED AND BOTH ARE IN URGENT NEED OF REPLACING. VEHICLE MILEAGE WAS AT 55,746. BALL JOINTS ARE SUPPOSED TO LAST TO 100,000 MILES. VEHICLE IS SECONDARY FAMILY VEHICLE AND ONLY DRIVEN...

FAX FM KERRIE M. STUDLEY (MA) RE THE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS ON HER 2002 CHRYSLER DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCK, REPLY ATTN MARK STERNMAN/BOSTON OFC. *PH *MR

FAX FM KERRIE M. STUDLEY (MA) RE THE DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS ON HER 2002 CHRYSLER DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 QUAD CAB PICKUP TRUCK, REPLY ATTN MARK STERNMAN/BOSTON OFC. *PH *MR

WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER ABOUT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS, AND RECOMMENDED THAT VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. *AK

WHILE THE TIRES WERE BEING ROTATED MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER ABOUT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS, AND RECOMMENDED THAT VEHICLE SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN. *AK

BALL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE DRY, LOOSE, AND WORN OUT ACCORDING TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WHEEL WOULD HAVE COME OFF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING IF NOT REPLACED IN TIME. *JB

BALL BEARINGS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE DRY, LOOSE, AND WORN OUT ACCORDING TO THE INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. WHEEL WOULD HAVE COME OFF THE TRUCK WHILE DRIVING IF NOT REPLACED IN TIME. *JB

THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT BASED ON THE OBSERVATION OF A MECHANIC THAT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. *AK *LA

THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT BASED ON THE OBSERVATION OF A MECHANIC THAT WAS SERVICING THE VEHICLE. *AK *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP 27,700 MILES OF USE 4 YEARS OLD THE LOCAL DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR FRONT END BALL JOINTS AND BOTH TIE RODS. THE DEALER PAID FOR ALL PARTS AND I PAID $365.00 IN LABOR COSTS. THE DEALER STATED THESE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE LASTED MUCH LONGER THAN THE 27,700 MIL...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP 27,700 MILES OF USE 4 YEARS OLD THE LOCAL DEALER REPLACED ALL FOUR FRONT END BALL JOINTS AND BOTH TIE RODS. THE DEALER PAID FOR ALL PARTS AND I PAID $365.00 IN LABOR COSTS. THE DEALER STATED THESE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD HAVE LASTED MUCH LONGER THAN THE 27,700 MIL...

MY 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB WHICH HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING CLUNKING NOISES AND ALSO MAKE SQUEAKING NOISES IN THE FRONT END (LIKE A WORN OUT 70S MODEL TRUCK). THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 30,000 MILES ...

MY 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB WHICH HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING CLUNKING NOISES AND ALSO MAKE SQUEAKING NOISES IN THE FRONT END (LIKE A WORN OUT 70S MODEL TRUCK). THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 30,000 MILES ...

MY 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB WHICH HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING CLUNKING NOISES AND ALSO MAKE SQUEAKING NOISES IN THE FRONT END (LIKE A WORN OUT 70S MODEL TRUCK). THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 30,000 MILES ...

MY 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB WHICH HAS 63,000 MILES ON IT. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER TO HAVE IT CHECKED OUT BECAUSE IT WAS MAKING CLUNKING NOISES AND ALSO MAKE SQUEAKING NOISES IN THE FRONT END (LIKE A WORN OUT 70S MODEL TRUCK). THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN OCCURRING SINCE THE TRUCK HAD ABOUT 30,000 MILES ...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DEFECTIVE. REPLACED @ 75,000 MILES WHEN HANDLING DEGRADED AND "CLUNKING" NOISE STARTED TO AVOID CATASTROPHIC EVENT.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DEFECTIVE. REPLACED @ 75,000 MILES WHEN HANDLING DEGRADED AND "CLUNKING" NOISE STARTED TO AVOID CATASTROPHIC EVENT.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DEFECTIVE. REPLACED @ 75,000 MILES WHEN HANDLING DEGRADED AND "CLUNKING" NOISE STARTED TO AVOID CATASTROPHIC EVENT.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DEFECTIVE. REPLACED @ 75,000 MILES WHEN HANDLING DEGRADED AND "CLUNKING" NOISE STARTED TO AVOID CATASTROPHIC EVENT.*AK

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATED UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. *AK ABOUT EVERY 20K MILES THE ROTORS WOULD WARP AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHAKE WHEN...

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATED UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. *AK ABOUT EVERY 20K MILES THE ROTORS WOULD WARP AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHAKE WHEN...

THE FRONT OF VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

THE FRONT OF VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

CONSUMER SERVICED THE VEHICLE, AND A TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS BECAME LOOSE. *AK

CONSUMER SERVICED THE VEHICLE, AND A TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS BECAME LOOSE. *AK

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEEDS FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATED UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. *AK ABOUT EVERY 20K MILES THE ROTORS WOULD WARP AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHAKE WHEN...

WHILE TRAVELING AND WHEN DEPRESSING THE BRAKES VEHICLE VIBRATED UNTIL IT CAME TO A STOP. *AK ABOUT EVERY 20K MILES THE ROTORS WOULD WARP AND WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AT 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHIMMY IN THE FRONT END, AND THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD ALSO SHAKE WHEN...

THE FRONT OF VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

THE FRONT OF VEHICLE EXPERIENCED VIBRATION. AFTER HAVING VEHICLE SERVICED CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *AK

CONSUMER SERVICED THE VEHICLE, AND A TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS BECAME LOOSE. *AK

CONSUMER SERVICED THE VEHICLE, AND A TECHNICIAN DETERMINED THAT BALL JOINTS BECAME LOOSE. *AK

WHILE BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AT LOW SPEEDS FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL DISCONNECTED FROM THE VEHICLE. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO A FRONT BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

WHEN DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. DRIVER WILL ATTEMPT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, YET IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE IS ALTERNATELY PULLING TOWARDS LEFT AND RIGHT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THREE TIMES. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER FIVE...

WHEN DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. DRIVER WILL ATTEMPT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, YET IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE IS ALTERNATELY PULLING TOWARDS LEFT AND RIGHT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THREE TIMES. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER FIVE...

WHEN DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. DRIVER WILL ATTEMPT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, YET IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE IS ALTERNATELY PULLING TOWARDS LEFT AND RIGHT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THREE TIMES. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER FIVE...

TRUCK WITH 53,000 FAILED STATE INSPECTION WITH A WORN UPPER BALL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE TO REPLACE THIS PART WITHOUT THE CONTROL ARM, SAVING ABOUT $100 IN REPAIR COSTS. HOWEVER, DODGE HAS THESE PARTS ON BACKORDER DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND(COINCIDENCE??), RESULTING IN A $300 REPAIR BILL FOR MY TRUCK TO P...

WHILE DRIVING FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE WOBBLED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO A FRONT BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

WHEN DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. DRIVER WILL ATTEMPT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, YET IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE IS ALTERNATELY PULLING TOWARDS LEFT AND RIGHT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THREE TIMES. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER FIVE...

WHEN DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. DRIVER WILL ATTEMPT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, YET IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE IS ALTERNATELY PULLING TOWARDS LEFT AND RIGHT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THREE TIMES. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER FIVE...

WHEN DRIVING IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE HAS A MIND OF ITS OWN. DRIVER WILL ATTEMPT TO DRIVE STRAIGHT, YET IT FEELS LIKE VEHICLE IS ALTERNATELY PULLING TOWARDS LEFT AND RIGHT. DEALER REPLACED FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS THREE TIMES. THIS DID NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. VEHICLE HAD BEEN EXAMINED BY DEALER FIVE...

TRUCK WITH 53,000 FAILED STATE INSPECTION WITH A WORN UPPER BALL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE TO REPLACE THIS PART WITHOUT THE CONTROL ARM, SAVING ABOUT $100 IN REPAIR COSTS. HOWEVER, DODGE HAS THESE PARTS ON BACKORDER DUE TO THE HIGH DEMAND(COINCIDENCE??), RESULTING IN A $300 REPAIR BILL FOR MY TRUCK TO P...

IN A PARKING LOT WHILE TRAVELLING LESS THAN 5MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT SEPERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENTIRE WHEEL, BRAKE, AND CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY ROTATED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. BEFORE PULLING INTO THIS PARKING LOT I HAD BEEN TRAVELLING AT 55MPH ON A HIGHWAY.

CONSUMER INDICATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE FRONT WHEELS, AND CAN HEAR A POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY BE RELATED TO BALL JOINT PROBLEM, AND THE WHEEL MAY COME OFF. *AK

CONSUMER INDICATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE FRONT WHEELS, AND CAN HEAR A POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY BE RELATED TO BALL JOINT PROBLEM, AND THE WHEEL MAY COME OFF. *AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION WHEELS WOBBLE BACK AND FORTH. *AK

IN A PARKING LOT WHILE TRAVELLING LESS THAN 5MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT SEPERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE ENTIRE WHEEL, BRAKE, AND CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY ROTATED UNDER THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. BEFORE PULLING INTO THIS PARKING LOT I HAD BEEN TRAVELLING AT 55MPH ON A HIGHWAY.

CONSUMER INDICATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE FRONT WHEELS, AND CAN HEAR A POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY BE RELATED TO BALL JOINT PROBLEM, AND THE WHEEL MAY COME OFF. *AK

CONSUMER INDICATES THERE IS A LOT OF PLAY IN THE FRONT WHEELS, AND CAN HEAR A POPPING NOISE WHILE DRIVING. CONSUMER FEELS THIS MAY BE RELATED TO BALL JOINT PROBLEM, AND THE WHEEL MAY COME OFF. *AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION WHEELS WOBBLE BACK AND FORTH. *AK

CONSUMER STATED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE POPPING SO BADLY THAT HE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE A TURN EITHER RIGHT OF LEFT IT SOUNDED AS IF THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT 60,000 MILES.*AK

CONSUMER STATED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE POPPING SO BADLY THAT HE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE A TURN EITHER RIGHT OF LEFT IT SOUNDED AS IF THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT 60,000 MILES.*AK

I TOO AM EXPERIENCING SHAKING, POPPING IN THE FRONT END OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD..TURN THE WHEEL TOO SHARPLY AND A BAD SHAKE, ENGINE WANTS TO DIE OUT. TIRES AREN'T WEARING EVENLY (2ND SET) AND ON MY 3RD SET OF ROTORS (ALL WARPED, MECHANIC IN COLUMBIA, SC SAID DODGE PUT UNDERSIZED ROTORS ON...KN...

CONSUMER STATED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE POPPING SO BADLY THAT HE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE A TURN EITHER RIGHT OF LEFT IT SOUNDED AS IF THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT 60,000 MILES.*AK

CONSUMER STATED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE POPPING SO BADLY THAT HE WAS AFRAID TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. WHEN HE MADE A TURN EITHER RIGHT OF LEFT IT SOUNDED AS IF THE WHEEL WAS COMING OFF. THIS PROBLEM STARTED AT 60,000 MILES.*AK

I TOO AM EXPERIENCING SHAKING, POPPING IN THE FRONT END OF MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD..TURN THE WHEEL TOO SHARPLY AND A BAD SHAKE, ENGINE WANTS TO DIE OUT. TIRES AREN'T WEARING EVENLY (2ND SET) AND ON MY 3RD SET OF ROTORS (ALL WARPED, MECHANIC IN COLUMBIA, SC SAID DODGE PUT UNDERSIZED ROTORS ON...KN...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WAS IN THE SHOP TO HAVE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAD 90923 MILES AT THE TIME OF REPAIR, AT A COST OF $803. *JB

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WAS IN THE SHOP TO HAVE UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS REPLACED ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE. THE VEHICLE HAD 90923 MILES AT THE TIME OF REPAIR, AT A COST OF $803. *JB

NOISE FELT IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING - ESPECIALLY WITH LEFT TURNS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TOOK TO A DIFFERENT DEALER A FEW MONTHS LATER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW UPPER BALL JOINTS. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW LOWER B...

NOISE FELT IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING - ESPECIALLY WITH LEFT TURNS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TOOK TO A DIFFERENT DEALER A FEW MONTHS LATER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW UPPER BALL JOINTS. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW LOWER B...

UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

NOISE FELT IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING - ESPECIALLY WITH LEFT TURNS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TOOK TO A DIFFERENT DEALER A FEW MONTHS LATER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW UPPER BALL JOINTS. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW LOWER B...

NOISE FELT IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING - ESPECIALLY WITH LEFT TURNS. TOOK TO DEALER AND THEY WERE UNABLE TO REPRODUCE PROBLEM. TOOK TO A DIFFERENT DEALER A FEW MONTHS LATER AND THEY TOLD ME I NEEDED NEW UPPER BALL JOINTS. I TOOK IT TO A DIFFERENT DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED NEW LOWER B...

UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

FRONT END NOISES. CLUNKING SOUND THAT CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER. HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DODGE SERVICE CENTER A FEW TIMES. THE LAST TIME THEY REPLACED FRONT BALL JOINT. STILL HAS A LOUD CLUNK. ALSO, IT WILL NOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT FOR ANY LENGHT OF TIME.

FRONT END NOISES. CLUNKING SOUND THAT CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER. HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DODGE SERVICE CENTER A FEW TIMES. THE LAST TIME THEY REPLACED FRONT BALL JOINT. STILL HAS A LOUD CLUNK. ALSO, IT WILL NOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT FOR ANY LENGHT OF TIME.

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT OF VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT MECHANIC TOLD HER THEY COULD NOT DO AN ALIGNMENT DUE TO BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT OF VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT MECHANIC TOLD HER THEY COULD NOT DO AN ALIGNMENT DUE TO BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

MY HUSBAND AND I USE TO OWN A 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB.I DON'T RECALL EXACTLY WHEN WE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM, BUT I DO REMEMBER THE COST TO FIX IT WAS GOING TO BE APPROXIMATELY $2000.00. WE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE OR BRAKE OR AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. OURS DIDN'T SQUEEK OR CLUNK, OURS SHIMMIED SO B...

HAD TO REPLACE LOWER BALL JOINT AT 55,000 MILES. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, CONSUMER HEARD A RATTLES NOISE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, MECHANIC DETERMINED NEED TO BE REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS. DEALER NOTIFIED.

WHEN VEHICLE HIT A BUMP A CLICKING SOUND CAME FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. A MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN OUT. ALSO, ROTORS ON BOTH SIDES WERE WARPED TO THE POINT THAT THEY COULDN'T BE TURNED SAFELY.*AK

WHEN VEHICLE HIT A BUMP A CLICKING SOUND CAME FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. A MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN OUT. ALSO, ROTORS ON BOTH SIDES WERE WARPED TO THE POINT THAT THEY COULDN'T BE TURNED SAFELY.*AK

DEALER REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINTS AT 60,000 MILES. *AK

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAS WORN OUT BALL JOINTS. THERE IS NO WAY THESE THINGS SHOULD HAVE WORN OUT. I COULD NOT FIND ANYPLACE TO GREASE THEM. MY DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. MY TEEN SON IS DRIVING THIS TRUCK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. I CAN'T BELIEVE CHRYSLER IS STICKING...

THE BRAKE ROTORS ON MY 200 DODGE DAKOTA WARP, CAUSING INEFFICIENT BRAKING AND VIBRATIONS AFTER ONLY 15K MILES. DODGE WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECT, IN MY OPINION BECAUSE THEY ARE MAKING TOO MUCH MONEY ON REPLACEMENT PARTS. IT'S DANGEROUS!!

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO WORN PARTS. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FRONT END NOISES. CLUNKING SOUND THAT CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER. HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DODGE SERVICE CENTER A FEW TIMES. THE LAST TIME THEY REPLACED FRONT BALL JOINT. STILL HAS A LOUD CLUNK. ALSO, IT WILL NOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT FOR ANY LENGHT OF TIME.

FRONT END NOISES. CLUNKING SOUND THAT CONTINUES TO GET LOUDER. HAS BEEN CHECKED BY DODGE SERVICE CENTER A FEW TIMES. THE LAST TIME THEY REPLACED FRONT BALL JOINT. STILL HAS A LOUD CLUNK. ALSO, IT WILL NOT HOLD AN ALIGNMENT FOR ANY LENGHT OF TIME.

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT OF VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT MECHANIC TOLD HER THEY COULD NOT DO AN ALIGNMENT DUE TO BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE FRONT OF VEHICLE VIBRATED SEVERELY. CONSUMER REPLACED THE TIRES, BUT MECHANIC TOLD HER THEY COULD NOT DO AN ALIGNMENT DUE TO BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

MY HUSBAND AND I USE TO OWN A 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB.I DON'T RECALL EXACTLY WHEN WE DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM, BUT I DO REMEMBER THE COST TO FIX IT WAS GOING TO BE APPROXIMATELY $2000.00. WE ORIGINALLY THOUGHT IT WAS A TIRE OR BRAKE OR AN ALIGNMENT PROBLEM. OURS DIDN'T SQUEEK OR CLUNK, OURS SHIMMIED SO B...

HAD TO REPLACE LOWER BALL JOINT AT 55,000 MILES. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE AND TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT, CONSUMER HEARD A RATTLES NOISE. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO INDEPENDENT SHOP, MECHANIC DETERMINED NEED TO BE REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS. DEALER NOTIFIED.

WHEN VEHICLE HIT A BUMP A CLICKING SOUND CAME FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. A MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN OUT. ALSO, ROTORS ON BOTH SIDES WERE WARPED TO THE POINT THAT THEY COULDN'T BE TURNED SAFELY.*AK

WHEN VEHICLE HIT A BUMP A CLICKING SOUND CAME FROM THE FRONT WHEELS. A MECHANIC EXAMINED THE VEHICLE AND DETERMINED THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN OUT. ALSO, ROTORS ON BOTH SIDES WERE WARPED TO THE POINT THAT THEY COULDN'T BE TURNED SAFELY.*AK

DEALER REPLACED LOWER BALL JOINTS AT 60,000 MILES. *AK

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAS WORN OUT BALL JOINTS. THERE IS NO WAY THESE THINGS SHOULD HAVE WORN OUT. I COULD NOT FIND ANYPLACE TO GREASE THEM. MY DEALERSHIP SAID THAT THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO ABOUT IT. MY TEEN SON IS DRIVING THIS TRUCK AS LITTLE AS POSSIBLE. I CAN'T BELIEVE CHRYSLER IS STICKING...

THE BRAKE ROTORS ON MY 200 DODGE DAKOTA WARP, CAUSING INEFFICIENT BRAKING AND VIBRATIONS AFTER ONLY 15K MILES. DODGE WON'T ACKNOWLEDGE THE DEFECT, IN MY OPINION BECAUSE THEY ARE MAKING TOO MUCH MONEY ON REPLACEMENT PARTS. IT'S DANGEROUS!!

WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH, A SQUEAKING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE DRIVER DROVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO WORN PARTS. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

UNEVEN WEAR OF FRONT TIRES PROMPTED AN ALIGNMENT. DURING ALIGNMENT INSPECTION, UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE "SEVERELY WORN". OTHERWISE VEHICLE DROVE NORMAL. *AK

I RECENTLY MOVED TO MISOURRI AND TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR THE REQUIRED SAFETY INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD THAT MY UPPER BALL JOINT WAS WEARING SIGNIFICANTLY. *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF RIGHT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM BALLJOINT AND LOWER BALLJOINT (50,000 MILES). *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF RIGHT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM BALLJOINT AND LOWER BALLJOINT (50,000 MILES). *AK

UNEVEN WEAR OF FRONT TIRES PROMPTED AN ALIGNMENT. DURING ALIGNMENT INSPECTION, UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE FOUND TO BE "SEVERELY WORN". OTHERWISE VEHICLE DROVE NORMAL. *AK

I RECENTLY MOVED TO MISOURRI AND TOOK MY TRUCK IN FOR THE REQUIRED SAFETY INSPECTION. I WAS TOLD THAT MY UPPER BALL JOINT WAS WEARING SIGNIFICANTLY. *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF RIGHT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM BALLJOINT AND LOWER BALLJOINT (50,000 MILES). *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF RIGHT FRONT UPPER CONTROL ARM BALLJOINT AND LOWER BALLJOINT (50,000 MILES). *AK

RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT LOOSE. *JB

RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT LOOSE. *JB

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK HAD TO HAVE THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINT REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS UNDER 38,000 MILES OF LIGHT-DUTY USE. THIS SEEMS TOO EARLY FOR THIS TYPE OF PART FAILURE. WHEN WILL THE OTHER BALL JOINTS FAIL?*AK

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK HAD TO HAVE THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINT REPLACED. THE TRUCK HAS UNDER 38,000 MILES OF LIGHT-DUTY USE. THIS SEEMS TOO EARLY FOR THIS TYPE OF PART FAILURE. WHEN WILL THE OTHER BALL JOINTS FAIL?*AK

MOST RECENT PROBLEM. FRONT END: ) "CLUNKING" NOISES FOLLOWED BY FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BREAK. FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DISENGAGED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.*AK HOSTORY OF BRAKE PROBLEMS: 1) REAR DRUMS INEFFECTIVE, AND LOCK UP UNDER HUMID CONDITION AFTER SITTING. 2) FRONT ROTORS WARPED X2 OCCUREN...

MOST RECENT PROBLEM. RONT END: 1) "CLUNKING" NOISES FOLLOWED BY FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BREAK. FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DISENGAGED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK HOSTORY OF BRAKE PROBLEMS: 1) REAR DRUMS INEFFECTIVE, AND LOCK UP UNDER HUMID CONDITION AFTER SITTING. 2) FRONT ROTORS WARPED X2 OCCURENC...

MOST RECENT PROBLEM. FRONT END: ) "CLUNKING" NOISES FOLLOWED BY FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BREAK. FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DISENGAGED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING.*AK HOSTORY OF BRAKE PROBLEMS: 1) REAR DRUMS INEFFECTIVE, AND LOCK UP UNDER HUMID CONDITION AFTER SITTING. 2) FRONT ROTORS WARPED X2 OCCUREN...

MOST RECENT PROBLEM. RONT END: 1) "CLUNKING" NOISES FOLLOWED BY FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY BREAK. FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLY DISENGAGED FROM VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. *AK HOSTORY OF BRAKE PROBLEMS: 1) REAR DRUMS INEFFECTIVE, AND LOCK UP UNDER HUMID CONDITION AFTER SITTING. 2) FRONT ROTORS WARPED X2 OCCURENC...

UPON SERVICING THE VEHICLE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED BALL JOINTS AND NOTICED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR

UPON SERVICING THE VEHICLE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED BALL JOINTS AND NOTICED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR

UPON SERVICING THE VEHICLE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED BALL JOINTS AND NOTICED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR

UPON SERVICING THE VEHICLE TECHNICIAN INSPECTED BALL JOINTS AND NOTICED ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AT MY EXPENSE BECAUSE THEY WERE LOOSE.*AK

FAILED VA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION BECAUSE OF LOOSE INNER TIE ROD, THE ENTIRE RACK WAS REPLACED INORDER FOR IT TO PASS.*AK

REPLACEMENT OF BOTH LOWER BALL JOINTS AT MY EXPENSE BECAUSE THEY WERE LOOSE.*AK

FAILED VA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION BECAUSE OF LOOSE INNER TIE ROD, THE ENTIRE RACK WAS REPLACED INORDER FOR IT TO PASS.*AK

ONE OF THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS POPPED OFF, CAUSING THE TIRE TO DETACH AND ROLL UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A COLLISION. *AK THE DETACHMENT OCCURRED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE CAUSE WAS ...

ONE OF THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS POPPED OFF, CAUSING THE TIRE TO DETACH AND ROLL UNDER THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO REGAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND AVOID A COLLISION. *AK THE DETACHMENT OCCURRED ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER FELT THAT THE CAUSE WAS ...

I BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB SLE MODEL. IT NOW HAS ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN REGULARLY WASHED AND WAXED BUT IS NOT GARAGED. IT IS BLACK WITH A GRAY LOWER BODY PANEL. SEVERAL LARGE WHITE DISCOLORATIONS HAVE APPEARED ON THE ROOF OF THE TRUCK. NO AMOUNT OF WASHING W...

I BOUGHT A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB SLE MODEL. IT NOW HAS ABOUT 50,000 MILES ON IT. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN REGULARLY WASHED AND WAXED BUT IS NOT GARAGED. IT IS BLACK WITH A GRAY LOWER BODY PANEL. SEVERAL LARGE WHITE DISCOLORATIONS HAVE APPEARED ON THE ROOF OF THE TRUCK. NO AMOUNT OF WASHING W...

HEARD A LOT OF SQUEAKING AND CLUNKING, TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE GONE BAD ALONG WITH INNER TIE-RODS. THIS WOULD COST AROUND $1200 TO FIX, THAT COST COULD BE REDUCED ALOT IF A PERSON COULD FIND NON-OEM PARTS BUT INSTEAD YOU ARE FORCED TO BUY FROM DODGE AND THEN YOU CANT EVEN...

HEARD A LOT OF SQUEAKING AND CLUNKING, TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE GONE BAD ALONG WITH INNER TIE-RODS. THIS WOULD COST AROUND $1200 TO FIX, THAT COST COULD BE REDUCED ALOT IF A PERSON COULD FIND NON-OEM PARTS BUT INSTEAD YOU ARE FORCED TO BUY FROM DODGE AND THEN YOU CANT EVEN...

HEARD A LOT OF SQUEAKING AND CLUNKING, TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE GONE BAD ALONG WITH INNER TIE-RODS. THIS WOULD COST AROUND $1200 TO FIX, THAT COST COULD BE REDUCED ALOT IF A PERSON COULD FIND NON-OEM PARTS BUT INSTEAD YOU ARE FORCED TO BUY FROM DODGE AND THEN YOU CANT EVEN...

HEARD A LOT OF SQUEAKING AND CLUNKING, TOOK TO DEALER AND WAS TOLD UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE GONE BAD ALONG WITH INNER TIE-RODS. THIS WOULD COST AROUND $1200 TO FIX, THAT COST COULD BE REDUCED ALOT IF A PERSON COULD FIND NON-OEM PARTS BUT INSTEAD YOU ARE FORCED TO BUY FROM DODGE AND THEN YOU CANT EVEN...

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP FOR HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT. THE MECHANIC WAS ON A TEST DRIVE WHEN THE TIE ROD BROKE. *AK *SCC

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP FOR HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT. THE MECHANIC WAS ON A TEST DRIVE WHEN THE TIE ROD BROKE. *AK *SCC

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND WHEN TURNING CORNERS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND WHEN TURNING CORNERS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *MR

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *MR

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AN INDEPENDENT SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *NM

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP FOR HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT. THE MECHANIC WAS ON A TEST DRIVE WHEN THE TIE ROD BROKE. *AK *SCC

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP FOR HEATER CORE REPLACEMENT. THE MECHANIC WAS ON A TEST DRIVE WHEN THE TIE ROD BROKE. *AK *SCC

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND WHEN TURNING CORNERS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING SOUND WHEN TURNING CORNERS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHO FOUND THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *MR

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *MR

UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS FAILED. THE PARTS WERE REPLACED TWICE. HOWEVER, THE PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. *AK *MR

WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH THE VEHICLE WOULD VIBRATE AND PULL TO THE RIGHT WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED AN INDEPENDENT SHOP DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE PROBLEM STILL EXIST. *NM

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS ON THIS TRUCK HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THEM. ONLY 45,000 MILES WHEN PROBLEM BEGAN.

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS ON THIS TRUCK HAVE EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THEM. ONLY 45,000 MILES WHEN PROBLEM BEGAN.

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT BALL JOINTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NM

THE VEHICLE'S BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE WHICH MADE IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT. *AK *NM

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. WHEEL CAME OFF, AND CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR BALL JOINTS. ALSO, THEY WOULD NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO SPEAK TO ANY DIAMLER CHRYSLER DODGE PERSONNEL, AND THEY WERE NOT GIVING ANY ADEQUATE INFORMATION CONC...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. WHEEL CAME OFF, AND CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR BALL JOINTS. ALSO, THEY WOULD NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO SPEAK TO ANY DIAMLER CHRYSLER DODGE PERSONNEL, AND THEY WERE NOT GIVING ANY ADEQUATE INFORMATION CONC...

WHEN MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A RATTLING NOISE IN THE FRONT END. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE.*AK THE DEALER REPLACED THE LEFT AND RIGHT BALL JOINTS TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM. *NM

THE VEHICLE'S BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE WHICH MADE IT UNSAFE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE MANUFACTURER IS AWARE OF THE DEFECT. *AK *NM

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. WHEEL CAME OFF, AND CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR BALL JOINTS. ALSO, THEY WOULD NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO SPEAK TO ANY DIAMLER CHRYSLER DODGE PERSONNEL, AND THEY WERE NOT GIVING ANY ADEQUATE INFORMATION CONC...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP FOR BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. WHEEL CAME OFF, AND CONSUMER HAD VEHICLE TOWED. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO REPAIR BALL JOINTS. ALSO, THEY WOULD NOT ALLOW CONSUMER TO SPEAK TO ANY DIAMLER CHRYSLER DODGE PERSONNEL, AND THEY WERE NOT GIVING ANY ADEQUATE INFORMATION CONC...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA WORN OUT BALL JOINTS ON FRONT OF TRUCK. WAS TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON ALL DAKOTA'S OF THIS TYPE BY SEVERAL MECHANICS. THERE IS NO WAY TO GREASE THE BALL JOINTS . WAS TOLD PARTS ARE IN VERY HIGH DEMAND DUE TO SO MANY TRUCKS WITH FAILURES. MY TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT VERY...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA WORN OUT BALL JOINTS ON FRONT OF TRUCK. WAS TOLD THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM ON ALL DAKOTA'S OF THIS TYPE BY SEVERAL MECHANICS. THERE IS NO WAY TO GREASE THE BALL JOINTS . WAS TOLD PARTS ARE IN VERY HIGH DEMAND DUE TO SO MANY TRUCKS WITH FAILURES. MY TRUCK PULLS TO THE RIGHT VERY...

CONSUMER SAW ON NEWS ABOUT VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S BALL JOINT PROBLEMS WHERE JOINTS ARE PREMATURELY BRAKING ALLOWING THE ASSEMBLY AND THE WHEEL TO COME LOOSE ON DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCKS. *LA *MR

CONSUMER SAW ON NEWS ABOUT VEHICLE MANUFACTURER'S BALL JOINT PROBLEMS WHERE JOINTS ARE PREMATURELY BRAKING ALLOWING THE ASSEMBLY AND THE WHEEL TO COME LOOSE ON DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCKS. *LA *MR

CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION POWER STEERING LOCKED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED.*AK

CONSUMER WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT A POWER STEERING PROBLEM. WHILE DRIVING THROUGH AN INTERSECTION POWER STEERING LOCKED. VEHICLE WAS THEN TOWED.*AK

I HAVE NEEDED TO HAVE THE ROTORS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW AND IT ONLY HAS 39K MILES ON IT! THE TRUCK VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY FROM HIGHWAY TO ANYTHING ABOVE 30MPH WHEN YOU TRY AND STOP. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN PERSISTANT SINCE ABOUT 12000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ILL DODG...

BAD BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

BAD BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

I HAVE NEEDED TO HAVE THE ROTORS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB FOR THE SECOND TIME NOW AND IT ONLY HAS 39K MILES ON IT! THE TRUCK VIBRATE UNCONTROLLABLY FROM HIGHWAY TO ANYTHING ABOVE 30MPH WHEN YOU TRY AND STOP. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN PERSISTANT SINCE ABOUT 12000 MILES ON THE ODOMETER. ILL DODG...

BAD BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

BAD BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK *SC *JB

THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR AN INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK *SC *JB

AFTER HEARING OF THE PROBLEMS WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS, I PULLED THE RIGHT SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT LOOSE AND FOUND EXTREME PLAY IN THE JOINT. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT LOCATE A JOINT FOR ME ANYWHERE IN THE STATE AND DETERMINED THAT THE JOINT WAS BACKORDERED BY 3000. TO GET THE BALL JOINT I HAD TO REPLA...

AFTER HEARING OF THE PROBLEMS WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS, I PULLED THE RIGHT SIDE UPPER BALL JOINT LOOSE AND FOUND EXTREME PLAY IN THE JOINT. THE DEALERSHIP COULD NOT LOCATE A JOINT FOR ME ANYWHERE IN THE STATE AND DETERMINED THAT THE JOINT WAS BACKORDERED BY 3000. TO GET THE BALL JOINT I HAD TO REPLA...

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY TRUCK ARE BAD, THE MECHANIC WORKING ON THE VEHICLE SAID THEY COULD CAUSE A WRECK IF THEY FAIL WHILE I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *LA

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP ABOUT EVERY 10 TO 11,000 MILES. HAVE HAD THEN TURNED ONCE AT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES, AND HAVE LIVED WITH IT SINCE THEN. COST $115 TO TURN THE ROTORS THE FIRST TIME, AND IT'S NOT WORTH IT THAT OFTEN. *LA

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY TRUCK ARE BAD, THE MECHANIC WORKING ON THE VEHICLE SAID THEY COULD CAUSE A WRECK IF THEY FAIL WHILE I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE. *LA

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARP ABOUT EVERY 10 TO 11,000 MILES. HAVE HAD THEN TURNED ONCE AT APPROXIMATELY 15,000 MILES, AND HAVE LIVED WITH IT SINCE THEN. COST $115 TO TURN THE ROTORS THE FIRST TIME, AND IT'S NOT WORTH IT THAT OFTEN. *LA

FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILING AT APROX 43,000 MILES. I HEARD THE SQUEEKY / RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR TURNING. I EVENTUALLY MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DODGE DEALER. VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. DODGE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.

FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILING AT APROX 43,000 MILES. I HEARD THE SQUEEKY / RATTLE NOISE COMING FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR TURNING. I EVENTUALLY MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH DODGE DEALER. VEHICLE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. DODGE REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY.

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR FRONT ALIGNMENT. DURING THE REPAIRS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR FRONT ALIGNMENT. DURING THE REPAIRS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

PREMATURE WEAR ON FRONT END COMPONENTS. UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BRAKES.*AK

PREMATURE WEAR ON FRONT END COMPONENTS. UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BRAKES.*AK

I LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS AND I FAILLED MY YEARLY TRUCK INSPECTION BECAUSE OF A BAD UPPER BALL JOINT. I HACE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB AND IT IS A 4 X 4. THE TRUCK HAS 33,900 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NO RECORCE BUT TO FIX IT SINCE I NEED MY VEHICLE TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT C...

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR FRONT ALIGNMENT. DURING THE REPAIRS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP FOR FRONT ALIGNMENT. DURING THE REPAIRS MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *AK

PREMATURE WEAR ON FRONT END COMPONENTS. UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BRAKES.*AK

PREMATURE WEAR ON FRONT END COMPONENTS. UPPER BALL JOINTS AND BRAKES.*AK

I LIVE IN MASSACHUSETTS AND I FAILLED MY YEARLY TRUCK INSPECTION BECAUSE OF A BAD UPPER BALL JOINT. I HACE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB AND IT IS A 4 X 4. THE TRUCK HAS 33,900 MILES ON IT. I HAVE NO RECORCE BUT TO FIX IT SINCE I NEED MY VEHICLE TO GET BACK AND FORTH TO WORK. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT C...

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS BROKE OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM *MR

WHILE DRIVING THE DRIVER'S SIDE WHEEL FELL OFF. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS BROKE OFF. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM *MR

THERE WAS A BALL JOINT PROBLEM IN WHICH THE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING INTO A SERVICE STATION . *AK THE SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE UPPER BALL JOI...

TRANSMISSION IN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP IN OVERDRIVE. DODGE RECOMMENDED A TOTAL REBUILD. TOTAL COST OF REBUILD WAS $1465.00 AT MY EXPENSE. *CB

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THE UPPER BALL JOINT SITUATION WITH THESE VEHICLES AND DECIDED TO CHECK MINE. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE TOAST. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS. THEY SHALL BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY, THOUGH. I VISITED DODGE...

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE SURGE, ENGINE KNOCKING AND LOST OF OIL PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NO HELP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

REAR DIFF WENT OUT

REAR DIFF WENT OUT

AFTER FOLLOWING ALL MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED SERVICING AND OIL CHANGES, MY HUSBANDS '00 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED MAKING RATTLING NOISES IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. SO WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR. APPARENTLY THE ENGINE...

THERE WAS A BALL JOINT PROBLEM IN WHICH THE WHEEL SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE WHILE TURNING INTO A SERVICE STATION . *AK THE SUSPENSION. THE CONSUMER WAS ALSO TOLD THAT THERE WAS NO HISTORY OF PROBLEMS WITH THIS MAKE/MODEL. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE HAD FALLEN OFF OF THE VEHICLE. THE UPPER BALL JOI...

TRANSMISSION IN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, TRANSMISSION STARTED TO SLIP IN OVERDRIVE. DODGE RECOMMENDED A TOTAL REBUILD. TOTAL COST OF REBUILD WAS $1465.00 AT MY EXPENSE. *CB

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. I RECENTLY FOUND OUT ABOUT THE UPPER BALL JOINT SITUATION WITH THESE VEHICLES AND DECIDED TO CHECK MINE. BOTH THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE TOAST. I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN LIKE THIS. THEY SHALL BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY, THOUGH. I VISITED DODGE...

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE SURGE, ENGINE KNOCKING AND LOST OF OIL PRESSURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CONSUMER RECEIVED NO HELP. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

REAR DIFF WENT OUT

REAR DIFF WENT OUT

AFTER FOLLOWING ALL MANUFACTURER SUGGESTED SERVICING AND OIL CHANGES, MY HUSBANDS '00 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED MAKING RATTLING NOISES IN THE ENGINE. THE VEHICLE HAS NEVER BEEN OFF ROAD AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF. SO WE TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR A DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR. APPARENTLY THE ENGINE...

WHEN BRAKING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS AND THEN TIRES AND ALLIGNMENT COSTING OVER $1200 ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD . **AK

AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS AND THEN TIRES AND ALLIGNMENT COSTING OVER $1200 ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD . **AK

REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND THE PINION SHAFT BEHIND THE FORWARD DIFFERENTIAL BEARING SHEARED AND THE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE WAS MADE WITH POOR QUALITY OR SUB-STANDARD PARTS. *JB

WHEN BRAKING CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD POPPING NOISE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS AND THEN TIRES AND ALLIGNMENT COSTING OVER $1200 ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD . **AK

AT ABOUT 30,000 MILES PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER CONTROL ARMS, BALL JOINTS, TIE RODS AND THEN TIRES AND ALLIGNMENT COSTING OVER $1200 ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD . **AK

REAR DIFFERENTIAL ON VEHICLE LOCKED UP AND THE PINION SHAFT BEHIND THE FORWARD DIFFERENTIAL BEARING SHEARED AND THE ENTIRE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OUT OF THE TRUCK.*MR THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE VEHICLE WAS MADE WITH POOR QUALITY OR SUB-STANDARD PARTS. *JB

PURCHASED 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. QUAD CAB SUMMER 2002, APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE. VEHICLE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME. HAD PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. THE WHEEL WOULD JERK FROM SIDE TO SIDE AS IF THE POWER STEERING WOULD ENGAGE AND THEN DISENGAGE DURING A TURN. BROUGHT TO DEALER...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD 4X4, UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED AT 40,000 MILES. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, DID NOT RECEIVE A SATISFACTORY RESPONSE. *LA

THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS WAS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BALL JOINTS BECAUSE OF POOR LUBRICATION. THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT CURRENTLY THEY WERE LOOSE.*AK

THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS WAS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BALL JOINTS BECAUSE OF POOR LUBRICATION. THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT CURRENTLY THEY WERE LOOSE.*AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4.7L QUAD CAB BALL JOINTS STARTED MAKING SQUEAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING AT AROUND 40,000 MILES. NOISE IS NOW GETTING UNBEARABLE AND STEERING SOMEWHAT "LURCHES" WHEN TURNING TIGHTLY. NEEDS MAJOR WORK ON BALL JOINTS MUCH EARLIER THAN WOULD BE REASONABLE. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4.7L QUAD CAB BALL JOINTS STARTED MAKING SQUEAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING AT AROUND 40,000 MILES. NOISE IS NOW GETTING UNBEARABLE AND STEERING SOMEWHAT "LURCHES" WHEN TURNING TIGHTLY. NEEDS MAJOR WORK ON BALL JOINTS MUCH EARLIER THAN WOULD BE REASONABLE. *LA

PURCHASED 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. QUAD CAB SUMMER 2002, APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES AT TIME OF PURCHASE. VEHICLE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AT THAT TIME. HAD PROBLEMS WITH STEERING. THE WHEEL WOULD JERK FROM SIDE TO SIDE AS IF THE POWER STEERING WOULD ENGAGE AND THEN DISENGAGE DURING A TURN. BROUGHT TO DEALER...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD 4X4, UPPER BALL JOINT FAILED AT 40,000 MILES. CONTACTED MANUFACTURER, DID NOT RECEIVE A SATISFACTORY RESPONSE. *LA

THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS WAS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BALL JOINTS BECAUSE OF POOR LUBRICATION. THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT CURRENTLY THEY WERE LOOSE.*AK

THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING. THIS WAS DUE TO PREMATURE WEAR OF THE BALL JOINTS BECAUSE OF POOR LUBRICATION. THE PART WAS REPLACED, BUT CURRENTLY THEY WERE LOOSE.*AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4.7L QUAD CAB BALL JOINTS STARTED MAKING SQUEAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING AT AROUND 40,000 MILES. NOISE IS NOW GETTING UNBEARABLE AND STEERING SOMEWHAT "LURCHES" WHEN TURNING TIGHTLY. NEEDS MAJOR WORK ON BALL JOINTS MUCH EARLIER THAN WOULD BE REASONABLE. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4.7L QUAD CAB BALL JOINTS STARTED MAKING SQUEAKING NOISES WHEN TURNING AT AROUND 40,000 MILES. NOISE IS NOW GETTING UNBEARABLE AND STEERING SOMEWHAT "LURCHES" WHEN TURNING TIGHTLY. NEEDS MAJOR WORK ON BALL JOINTS MUCH EARLIER THAN WOULD BE REASONABLE. *LA

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS.*AK

CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO WORN OUT PARTS.*AK

TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BLOW OUT AT 10,000 MILES. ALSO, THE RIM WAS DESTROYED. *AK

TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BLOW OUT AT 10,000 MILES. ALSO, THE RIM WAS DESTROYED. *AK

TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BLOW OUT AT 10,000 MILES. ALSO, THE RIM WAS DESTROYED. *AK

TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BLOW OUT AT 10,000 MILES. ALSO, THE RIM WAS DESTROYED. *AK

TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BLOW OUT AT 10,000 MILES. ALSO, THE RIM WAS DESTROYED. *AK

TIE RODS AND BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT TIRE TO BLOW OUT AT 10,000 MILES. ALSO, THE RIM WAS DESTROYED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP AND JUMPED OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END WAS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP AND JUMPED OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END WAS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP AND JUMPED OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END WAS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP AND JUMPED OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END WAS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP AND JUMPED OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END WAS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE HIT A BUMP AND JUMPED OFF THE ROAD. THE DEALER DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS AND THE LEFT OUTER TIE ROD END WAS WORN OUT AND MUST BE REPLACED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

I HAVE A POPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE (2000 DAKOTA) THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES , I HAVE 50,000 ON IT NOW. I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH MORE FREQUENCY, IT DEFINITELY SOUNDS LIKE THE BALL JOINT ISSUE. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOME IS KILLED, WHAT IF IS W...

I HAVE A POPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE (2000 DAKOTA) THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES , I HAVE 50,000 ON IT NOW. I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH MORE FREQUENCY, IT DEFINITELY SOUNDS LIKE THE BALL JOINT ISSUE. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOME IS KILLED, WHAT IF IS W...

I HAVE A POPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE (2000 DAKOTA) THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES , I HAVE 50,000 ON IT NOW. I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH MORE FREQUENCY, IT DEFINITELY SOUNDS LIKE THE BALL JOINT ISSUE. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOME IS KILLED, WHAT IF IS W...

I HAVE A POPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE (2000 DAKOTA) THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES , I HAVE 50,000 ON IT NOW. I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH MORE FREQUENCY, IT DEFINITELY SOUNDS LIKE THE BALL JOINT ISSUE. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOME IS KILLED, WHAT IF IS W...

I HAVE A POPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE (2000 DAKOTA) THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES , I HAVE 50,000 ON IT NOW. I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH MORE FREQUENCY, IT DEFINITELY SOUNDS LIKE THE BALL JOINT ISSUE. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOME IS KILLED, WHAT IF IS W...

I HAVE A POPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE (2000 DAKOTA) THIS HAS HAPPENED SINCE ABOUT 5000 MILES , I HAVE 50,000 ON IT NOW. I STILL HAVE THE PROBLEM WITH MORE FREQUENCY, IT DEFINITELY SOUNDS LIKE THE BALL JOINT ISSUE. WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THIS BEFORE SOME IS KILLED, WHAT IF IS W...

COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICK UP.*AK

COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICK UP.*AK

COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICK UP.*AK

COMPLAINT REGARDING THE FAILURE OF THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PICK UP.*AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE. THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALER INDICATED THAT ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY AND NEED TO BE REPLACED SOON. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NLM

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER ,WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE FALLING APART, AND REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS. *AK

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE DEALER ,WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE FALLING APART, AND REPLACED THE BALL JOINTS. *AK

I HAVE BEEN HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 CLUB CAB TRUCK SINCE THE FIRST 6,000 MILES. WARPED ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES AND I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT POOR STOPPING POWER OF BACK BRAKES. DODGE DEALERSHIP "CHECKED" THEM AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ALSO HAVING LOTS OF...

I HAVE BEEN HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 CLUB CAB TRUCK SINCE THE FIRST 6,000 MILES. WARPED ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES AND I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT POOR STOPPING POWER OF BACK BRAKES. DODGE DEALERSHIP "CHECKED" THEM AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ALSO HAVING LOTS OF...

I HAVE BEEN HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 CLUB CAB TRUCK SINCE THE FIRST 6,000 MILES. WARPED ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES AND I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT POOR STOPPING POWER OF BACK BRAKES. DODGE DEALERSHIP "CHECKED" THEM AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ALSO HAVING LOTS OF...

I HAVE BEEN HAVING BRAKE PROBLEMS WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 CLUB CAB TRUCK SINCE THE FIRST 6,000 MILES. WARPED ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED AT LEAST 5 TIMES AND I HAVE ALSO COMPLAINED ABOUT POOR STOPPING POWER OF BACK BRAKES. DODGE DEALERSHIP "CHECKED" THEM AND FOUND NOTHING WRONG. ALSO HAVING LOTS OF...

RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT WENT BAD. *LA

I AM RESPONDING TO THE NEWS OF THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS IN DODGE DAKOTAS. I TOO HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH JUST OVER 56,000 MILES ON IT AND IT NEEDS TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED. *LA

I AM RESPONDING TO THE NEWS OF THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS IN DODGE DAKOTAS. I TOO HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH JUST OVER 56,000 MILES ON IT AND IT NEEDS TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED. *LA

RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT WENT BAD. *LA

I AM RESPONDING TO THE NEWS OF THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS IN DODGE DAKOTAS. I TOO HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH JUST OVER 56,000 MILES ON IT AND IT NEEDS TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED. *LA

I AM RESPONDING TO THE NEWS OF THE FAULTY BALL JOINTS IN DODGE DAKOTAS. I TOO HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH JUST OVER 56,000 MILES ON IT AND IT NEEDS TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED. *LA

UPPER LOWER BALLJOINT CORROSION: I TOOK MY DAKOTA R/T IN FOR A "POPPING SOUND" THAT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I WAS TOLD BY YOUR SERVICE REP AT THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY FRONT END. I TOOK MY DAKOTA TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, HE TOLD ME THAT BOTH MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WE...

UPPER LOWER BALLJOINT CORROSION: I TOOK MY DAKOTA R/T IN FOR A "POPPING SOUND" THAT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I WAS TOLD BY YOUR SERVICE REP AT THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY FRONT END. I TOOK MY DAKOTA TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, HE TOLD ME THAT BOTH MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WE...

DENIAL OF PROBLEM AND REFUSAL TO RESOLVE FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE.*AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE.*AK

2000 DAKOTA 4X2 CLUB CAB EXPERIENCING WORN BALL JOINTS AT 45000 MILES. *AK

MY DODGE DAKOTA 2000, IS SHAKING THE FRONT WHEELS AND I DISCOVERED THAT MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKED. THE DEALER "MAIN STREET DODGE" TOLD ME THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THIS PROBLEM FREE BECAUSE DODGE DO NOT RECALL THIS VEHICLES. I OFFERED TO BUY THE PARTS AND DO THE WORK MYSELF IF THEY TELL...

MY DODGE DAKOTA 2000, IS SHAKING THE FRONT WHEELS AND I DISCOVERED THAT MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKED. THE DEALER "MAIN STREET DODGE" TOLD ME THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THIS PROBLEM FREE BECAUSE DODGE DO NOT RECALL THIS VEHICLES. I OFFERED TO BUY THE PARTS AND DO THE WORK MYSELF IF THEY TELL...

BRAKES ON MY 2000 DODGE DOKOTA HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THEY CONTINUE TO PULSE WHEN APPLIED. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED OR REPLACED THREE TIMES. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO ANSWER FROM THE DODGE PEOPLE. *AK

UPPER LOWER BALLJOINT CORROSION: I TOOK MY DAKOTA R/T IN FOR A "POPPING SOUND" THAT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I WAS TOLD BY YOUR SERVICE REP AT THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY FRONT END. I TOOK MY DAKOTA TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, HE TOLD ME THAT BOTH MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WE...

UPPER LOWER BALLJOINT CORROSION: I TOOK MY DAKOTA R/T IN FOR A "POPPING SOUND" THAT WAS COMING FROM THE FRONT END. I WAS TOLD BY YOUR SERVICE REP AT THE DEALER THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH MY FRONT END. I TOOK MY DAKOTA TO A LOCAL MECHANIC, HE TOLD ME THAT BOTH MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WE...

DENIAL OF PROBLEM AND REFUSAL TO RESOLVE FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE.*AK

PREMATURE FAILURE OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON RIGHT FRONT SIDE.*AK

2000 DAKOTA 4X2 CLUB CAB EXPERIENCING WORN BALL JOINTS AT 45000 MILES. *AK

MY DODGE DAKOTA 2000, IS SHAKING THE FRONT WHEELS AND I DISCOVERED THAT MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKED. THE DEALER "MAIN STREET DODGE" TOLD ME THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THIS PROBLEM FREE BECAUSE DODGE DO NOT RECALL THIS VEHICLES. I OFFERED TO BUY THE PARTS AND DO THE WORK MYSELF IF THEY TELL...

MY DODGE DAKOTA 2000, IS SHAKING THE FRONT WHEELS AND I DISCOVERED THAT MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ARE CRACKED. THE DEALER "MAIN STREET DODGE" TOLD ME THEY WILL NOT REPAIR THIS PROBLEM FREE BECAUSE DODGE DO NOT RECALL THIS VEHICLES. I OFFERED TO BUY THE PARTS AND DO THE WORK MYSELF IF THEY TELL...

BRAKES ON MY 2000 DODGE DOKOTA HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES. THEY CONTINUE TO PULSE WHEN APPLIED. THE ROTORS HAVE BEEN TURNED OR REPLACED THREE TIMES. THERE SEEMS TO BE NO ANSWER FROM THE DODGE PEOPLE. *AK

UPPER LEFT BALL JOINTS WERE DETACHED AND THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE. CONSUMER HAD BOTH SIDES REPLACED. *AK *MR

UPPER LEFT BALL JOINTS WERE DETACHED AND THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE. CONSUMER HAD BOTH SIDES REPLACED. *AK *MR

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

HAVE REPLACED UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS ONCE THIS YEAR. THEY NOW NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! AM NOW ALSO GETTING "WHIRRING NOISE" WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN REVERSING OUT OF PARKING SPACE OR TURNING CORNER, PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, GET HUGE CLANKING NOISE CONSISTENTLY. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE AT 30,150 MI...

HAVE REPLACED UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS ONCE THIS YEAR. THEY NOW NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! AM NOW ALSO GETTING "WHIRRING NOISE" WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN REVERSING OUT OF PARKING SPACE OR TURNING CORNER, PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, GET HUGE CLANKING NOISE CONSISTENTLY. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE AT 30,150 MI...

UPPER LEFT BALL JOINTS WERE DETACHED AND THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE. CONSUMER HAD BOTH SIDES REPLACED. *AK *MR

UPPER LEFT BALL JOINTS WERE DETACHED AND THE UPPER RIGHT BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE. CONSUMER HAD BOTH SIDES REPLACED. *AK *MR

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REPAIR SHOP TO GET A WHEEL ALIGNMENT. CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE ALIGNMENT COULD NOT BE DONE BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT LEFT BALL JOINT BROKE, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF.

HAVE REPLACED UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS ONCE THIS YEAR. THEY NOW NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! AM NOW ALSO GETTING "WHIRRING NOISE" WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN REVERSING OUT OF PARKING SPACE OR TURNING CORNER, PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, GET HUGE CLANKING NOISE CONSISTENTLY. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE AT 30,150 MI...

HAVE REPLACED UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS ONCE THIS YEAR. THEY NOW NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN! AM NOW ALSO GETTING "WHIRRING NOISE" WHEN I AM DRIVING. WHEN REVERSING OUT OF PARKING SPACE OR TURNING CORNER, PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY, GET HUGE CLANKING NOISE CONSISTENTLY. DEALER REFUSED TO REPLACE AT 30,150 MI...

FAILURE OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *AK

KEPT FEELING A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING AND AN OCCASIONAL CLUNG. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED IT TO BE A LOOSE UPPER BALL JOINT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER LEFT CONTROL ARM AND PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED, BUT AT MY EXPENSE. I HAVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT BALLJOINT PROBLEMS ON THESE VEHICLES ...

FAILURE OF REAR DIFFERENTIAL. *AK

KEPT FEELING A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING AND AN OCCASIONAL CLUNG. TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED IT TO BE A LOOSE UPPER BALL JOINT. THE DEALER REPLACED THE UPPER LEFT CONTROL ARM AND PROBLEM WAS RESOLVED, BUT AT MY EXPENSE. I HAVE BEEN HEARING ABOUT BALLJOINT PROBLEMS ON THESE VEHICLES ...

SIDEWALL OF TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW OUT ON 12/11/03. APPROX VEHICLE SPEED 65MPH, OUTSIDE TEMP APPROX 30 DEGREES, VEHICLE - 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT FOR O.E. - HERCULES LTD, 215/75 R15, TIRE PRESSURE APPROX 32LBS., MILEAGE APPROX 16,000.*AK

SIDEWALL OF TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW OUT ON 12/11/03. APPROX VEHICLE SPEED 65MPH, OUTSIDE TEMP APPROX 30 DEGREES, VEHICLE - 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, TIRES WERE REPLACEMENT FOR O.E. - HERCULES LTD, 215/75 R15, TIRE PRESSURE APPROX 32LBS., MILEAGE APPROX 16,000.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AFTER TURNING ON THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS WERE TURNED OFF, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD STOP WORKING UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. *AK THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD INTERMITTENTLY FAIL AFTER TURNING ON THE HIGH BEAM LIGHTS. WHEN THE HIGH BEAMS WERE TURNED OFF, THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD STOP WORKING UNTIL THE CONSUMER TURNED THE VEHICLE OFF AND RESTARTED IT. *AK THE HEADLIGHTS WOULD COME ON AFTER REPEATED ATTEMPTS...

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER/REAR DOORS TO ENTER/EXIT THE VEHICLE. PASSENGERS WOULD HAVE TO CLIMB IN THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO ENTER/EXIT THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS PREMATURE WEAR OUT 45,000 MILES . *AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS PREMATURE WEAR OUT 45,000 MILES . *AK

GSA FLEET VEHICLE DEFECT REPORT.*MR THE DEFECT REPORT CONCERNS THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WHICH HAD A FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE VEHICLE'S DASH. *CB *JB

CONSUMER WAS UNABLE TO OPEN THE FRONT PASSENGER/REAR DOORS TO ENTER/EXIT THE VEHICLE. PASSENGERS WOULD HAVE TO CLIMB IN THROUGH THE DRIVER'S SIDE TO ENTER/EXIT THE VEHICLE. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED.*AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS PREMATURE WEAR OUT 45,000 MILES . *AK

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS PREMATURE WEAR OUT 45,000 MILES . *AK

GSA FLEET VEHICLE DEFECT REPORT.*MR THE DEFECT REPORT CONCERNS THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WHICH HAD A FIRE CAUSED BY A SHORT IN THE VEHICLE'S DASH. *CB *JB

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS THAT CAUSED POPPING AND RATTLING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *NLM

THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS THAT CAUSED POPPING AND RATTLING IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. *NLM

2000 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ARE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.*MR THIS FAILURE CAUSED SEVERE SHUTTERING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER STATED ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DODGE WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT WOULD REPLACE THE ROTORS/PADS UP...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ARE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.*MR THIS FAILURE CAUSED SEVERE SHUTTERING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER STATED ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DODGE WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT WOULD REPLACE THE ROTORS/PADS UP...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ARE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.*MR THIS FAILURE CAUSED SEVERE SHUTTERING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER STATED ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DODGE WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT WOULD REPLACE THE ROTORS/PADS UP...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ARE RUSTING FROM THE INSIDE OUT.*MR THIS FAILURE CAUSED SEVERE SHUTTERING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED. DEALER STATED ROTORS AND PADS HAD TO BE REPLACED. CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT DODGE WAS AWARE OF THE FAILURE BUT WOULD REPLACE THE ROTORS/PADS UP...

WHILE ROTATING TIRES RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF WITH THE LUG NUTS STILL IN PLACE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER CONSUMER JACKED THE VEHICLE UP. BALL JOINTS SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, FRONT END WOULD BOUNCE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PASSENGER FRONT TIRE FELL...

WHILE ROTATING TIRES RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF WITH THE LUG NUTS STILL IN PLACE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER CONSUMER JACKED THE VEHICLE UP. BALL JOINTS SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, FRONT END WOULD BOUNCE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PASSENGER FRONT TIRE FELL...

WHILE ROTATING TIRES RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF WITH THE LUG NUTS STILL IN PLACE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER CONSUMER JACKED THE VEHICLE UP. BALL JOINTS SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, FRONT END WOULD BOUNCE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PASSENGER FRONT TIRE FELL...

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GAS STATION, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GAS STATION, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

WHILE ROTATING TIRES RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF WITH THE LUG NUTS STILL IN PLACE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER CONSUMER JACKED THE VEHICLE UP. BALL JOINTS SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, FRONT END WOULD BOUNCE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PASSENGER FRONT TIRE FELL...

WHILE ROTATING TIRES RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF WITH THE LUG NUTS STILL IN PLACE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER CONSUMER JACKED THE VEHICLE UP. BALL JOINTS SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, FRONT END WOULD BOUNCE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PASSENGER FRONT TIRE FELL...

WHILE ROTATING TIRES RIGHT FRONT TIRE FELL OFF WITH THE LUG NUTS STILL IN PLACE. THIS OCCURRED AFTER CONSUMER JACKED THE VEHICLE UP. BALL JOINTS SPLIT DOWN THE MIDDLE. PRIOR TO THIS INCIDENT, FRONT END WOULD BOUNCE UPON COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. *AK 2000 DODGE DAKOTA PASSENGER FRONT TIRE FELL...

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GAS STATION, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT TIRE. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO GAS STATION, AND MECHANIC NOTICED THAT BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED WITH 41,000 MILES ON IT. *LA

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED WITH 41,000 MILES ON IT. *LA

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED WITH 41,000 MILES ON IT. *LA

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE FAILED WITH 41,000 MILES ON IT. *LA

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T HAS JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAULTY UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALONG WITH A SLEW OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *LA

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T HAS JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAULTY UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALONG WITH A SLEW OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *LA

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T HAS JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAULTY UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALONG WITH A SLEW OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *LA

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T HAS JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAULTY UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALONG WITH A SLEW OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *LA

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T HAS JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAULTY UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALONG WITH A SLEW OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *LA

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T HAS JUST UNDER 50,000 MILES AND WAS DIAGNOSED WITH FAULTY UPPER BALL JOINTS. ALONG WITH A SLEW OF FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS INCLUDING TIE RODS, SWAY BARS, AND LOWER CONTROL ARMS. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 42,000 MILES, BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACEMENT. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 42,000 MILES, BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACEMENT. *LA

MY WIFE'S 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4... FAILED PENNSYLVANIA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AT 37,000 BECAUSE OF WORN UPPER BALL JOINTS. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST $275. IT'S ABSURD THAT THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEM WORE OUT BEFORE THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES AND DODGE IS DEMANDING FULL PRICE TO CORRECT AN OBVIO...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 42,000 MILES, BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACEMENT. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT 42,000 MILES, BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACEMENT. *LA

MY WIFE'S 2000 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4... FAILED PENNSYLVANIA STATE SAFETY INSPECTION AT 37,000 BECAUSE OF WORN UPPER BALL JOINTS. ESTIMATED REPAIR COST $275. IT'S ABSURD THAT THIS IMPORTANT SAFETY ITEM WORE OUT BEFORE THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT TIRES AND DODGE IS DEMANDING FULL PRICE TO CORRECT AN OBVIO...

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE CHANGING HIGH BEAMS TO LOW BEAMS THAT HEADLIGHTS WOULD CUT OFF. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER SWITCHED FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEAD LIGHTS DIMMER, TURN SIGNAL AND WIPERS IS BA...

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO A GEAR HIGHER THAN TWO. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ACEUM PISTON, IN THE VALVE BODY BROKE. *AK

WHEN HAVING NEW TIRES PUT ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE EFT FRONT TIE ROD WAS LOOSE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND GOT AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY LOOKED AT IT AND SAID THE TIE ROD WAS LOOSE AS WELL AS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THEY SAID THE BALL JOINTS WERE...

WHEN HAVING NEW TIRES PUT ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE EFT FRONT TIE ROD WAS LOOSE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND GOT AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY LOOKED AT IT AND SAID THE TIE ROD WAS LOOSE AS WELL AS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THEY SAID THE BALL JOINTS WERE...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS BAD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY KNO...

CONSUMER NOTICED WHILE CHANGING HIGH BEAMS TO LOW BEAMS THAT HEADLIGHTS WOULD CUT OFF. *AK WHEN THE CONSUMER SWITCHED FROM HIGH BEAM TO LOW BEAM THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT COMPLETELY. THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH THAT CONTROLS THE HEAD LIGHTS DIMMER, TURN SIGNAL AND WIPERS IS BA...

CONSUMER STATED WITHOUT ANY INDICATION REAR BRAKES LOCKED UP. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT INTO A GEAR HIGHER THAN TWO. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO A DEALER, WHO INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE ACEUM PISTON, IN THE VALVE BODY BROKE. *AK

WHEN HAVING NEW TIRES PUT ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE EFT FRONT TIE ROD WAS LOOSE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND GOT AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY LOOKED AT IT AND SAID THE TIE ROD WAS LOOSE AS WELL AS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THEY SAID THE BALL JOINTS WERE...

WHEN HAVING NEW TIRES PUT ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, THEY ADVISED ME THAT THE EFT FRONT TIE ROD WAS LOOSE. I CONTACTED THE DEALER AND GOT AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT. THEY LOOKED AT IT AND SAID THE TIE ROD WAS LOOSE AS WELL AS THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. THEY SAID THE BALL JOINTS WERE...

PROBLEMS WITH VEHICLE'S LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT.*MR WHILE DRIVING THE CONSUMER COULD HEAR A THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS BAD. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT DENIED ANY KNO...

WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE INSPECTED, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. *AK

FREQUENT POPPING FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. ALWAYS RELATES TO FRONT SUSPENSION UP/DOWN MOVEMENT. SEVERAL GARAGES HAVE INSPECTED, BUT CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. SUSPECT PROBLEM HAS TO DO WITH EARLY SIGN OF BALL JOINT FAILURE. DEALER ADMITS HISTORY FRONT SUSPENSION AND BA...

WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS STEERING WHEEL VIBRATED, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE INSPECTED, AND MECHANIC INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WEARING PREMATURELY. *AK

FREQUENT POPPING FEELING IN THE STEERING WHEEL COMING FROM FRONT SUSPENSION. ALWAYS RELATES TO FRONT SUSPENSION UP/DOWN MOVEMENT. SEVERAL GARAGES HAVE INSPECTED, BUT CANNOT LOCATE PROBLEM. SUSPECT PROBLEM HAS TO DO WITH EARLY SIGN OF BALL JOINT FAILURE. DEALER ADMITS HISTORY FRONT SUSPENSION AND BA...

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER WAS FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES USUALLY LOCKED UP, CA...

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER WAS FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES USUALLY LOCKED UP, CA...

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER WAS FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES USUALLY LOCKED UP, CA...

WHILE DRIVING AT 25 MPH CONSUMER WAS FOLLOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE, AND UPON STEPPING ON THE BRAKES CONSUMER'S VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN AND COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER VEHICLE. CONSUMER WAS WEARING SEAT BELTS, BUT THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WHEN DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE BRAKES USUALLY LOCKED UP, CA...

THE RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE THEN THE FRONT AXLE BROKE AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. CAUSING MY HUSBAND TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENDING UP IN A 10-12 FT DEEP DITCH WITH WATER. *LA

THE RIGHT FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT BROKE THEN THE FRONT AXLE BROKE AND CAUSED THE WHEEL TO FALL OFF. CAUSING MY HUSBAND TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ENDING UP IN A 10-12 FT DEEP DITCH WITH WATER. *LA

DEFECTIVE OIL PUMP ON THE 4.7L DODGE DAKOTA ENGINE CAUSES ENGINE TO SEIZE WITHOUT WARNING AND NEED REPLACEMENT.

TIE ROD BROKE ON A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA.*MR WHEN RETURNING HOME, THE CONSUMER TURNED THE CORNER AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SLIDE. IMMEDIATELY IT BEGAN TO SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE LIKE A WASHING MACHINE WITH AN UNEVEN LOAD. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD ONTO A PARKING LOT. CONSUMER...

DEFECTIVE OIL PUMP ON THE 4.7L DODGE DAKOTA ENGINE CAUSES ENGINE TO SEIZE WITHOUT WARNING AND NEED REPLACEMENT.

TIE ROD BROKE ON A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA.*MR WHEN RETURNING HOME, THE CONSUMER TURNED THE CORNER AND THE VEHICLE SEEMED TO SLIDE. IMMEDIATELY IT BEGAN TO SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE LIKE A WASHING MACHINE WITH AN UNEVEN LOAD. THE CONSUMER MANAGED TO GET OFF THE ROAD ONTO A PARKING LOT. CONSUMER...

UPPER BALLJOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WERE BADLY WORN OUT AND TOOK IT TO KIRKWOOD DODGE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY DID NOT FIX IT. THEN TOOK IT TO NEWARK DODGE AND THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND FIXED IT BUT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO I HAD TO PAY FULL PRICE. I WAS LUCKY THAT NOTHING BAD HAPPENED WHILE D...

THE POWER STEERING COOLER LINE WAS CHAFFED(RUBBED A HOLE) FROM A BIGGER POWER STEERING HOSE WITH A GUARD ON IT. CHAFFED LINE TURNED INTO A LEAK OF THE POWER STEERING FLIUD, WHICH IN TIME WILL CAUSE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE TO THE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE THIS IS ON, IS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB P...

UPPER BALLJOINTS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA WERE BADLY WORN OUT AND TOOK IT TO KIRKWOOD DODGE SEVERAL TIMES AND THEY DID NOT FIX IT. THEN TOOK IT TO NEWARK DODGE AND THEY FOUND THE PROBLEM AND FIXED IT BUT MY WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED SO I HAD TO PAY FULL PRICE. I WAS LUCKY THAT NOTHING BAD HAPPENED WHILE D...

THE POWER STEERING COOLER LINE WAS CHAFFED(RUBBED A HOLE) FROM A BIGGER POWER STEERING HOSE WITH A GUARD ON IT. CHAFFED LINE TURNED INTO A LEAK OF THE POWER STEERING FLIUD, WHICH IN TIME WILL CAUSE POWER STEERING PUMP FAILURE TO THE SYSTEM. THE VEHICLE THIS IS ON, IS A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB P...

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY FRONT SUSPENSION ON MY 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4. I HEAR A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SHOCK AND CONTROL ARM AREA. I ALSO NOTICE EXCESSIVE ABNORMAL WEAR ON RECENTLY NEW TIRES. I ALSO HEAR A LOT OF TIRE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AND SOME FRONT END SHAKE.*AK

WHEN MAKING A STOP OR TURNING A CORNER VEHICLE MADE NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *AK

I HAVE A SAFETY CONCERN WITH MY FRONT SUSPENSION ON MY 2000 DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4. I HEAR A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT SHOCK AND CONTROL ARM AREA. I ALSO NOTICE EXCESSIVE ABNORMAL WEAR ON RECENTLY NEW TIRES. I ALSO HEAR A LOT OF TIRE NOISE WHEN DRIVING AND SOME FRONT END SHAKE.*AK

WHEN MAKING A STOP OR TURNING A CORNER VEHICLE MADE NOISE IN THE FRONT END. *AK

SHUDDERING AND VIBRATION IN BRAKES WHEN STOPPING AT ALL SPEEDS. HAVE REPLACED PADS, AND ROTORS TWICE. HAD ROTORS TURNED ONCE IN BETWEEN CHANGES. HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS AND SERVICE BULLETINS ISSUED ON THIS. WHY IS NO ONE DOING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION?*AK

SHUDDERING AND VIBRATION IN BRAKES WHEN STOPPING AT ALL SPEEDS. HAVE REPLACED PADS, AND ROTORS TWICE. HAD ROTORS TURNED ONCE IN BETWEEN CHANGES. HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS AND SERVICE BULLETINS ISSUED ON THIS. WHY IS NO ONE DOING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION?*AK

SHUDDERING AND VIBRATION IN BRAKES WHEN STOPPING AT ALL SPEEDS. HAVE REPLACED PADS, AND ROTORS TWICE. HAD ROTORS TURNED ONCE IN BETWEEN CHANGES. HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS AND SERVICE BULLETINS ISSUED ON THIS. WHY IS NO ONE DOING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION?*AK

SHUDDERING AND VIBRATION IN BRAKES WHEN STOPPING AT ALL SPEEDS. HAVE REPLACED PADS, AND ROTORS TWICE. HAD ROTORS TURNED ONCE IN BETWEEN CHANGES. HAVE SEEN MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS AND SERVICE BULLETINS ISSUED ON THIS. WHY IS NO ONE DOING A DEFECT INVESTIGATION?*AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA, BOUGHT WITH 27,200 MILES, BALL JOINTS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE IN TWO YEARS TIME AND UNABLE TO REPLACE PARTS VEHICLE NOW HAS 74,000 MILES A VEHICLE THIS YOUNG SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEMS. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA, BOUGHT WITH 27,200 MILES, BALL JOINTS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE IN TWO YEARS TIME AND UNABLE TO REPLACE PARTS VEHICLE NOW HAS 74,000 MILES A VEHICLE THIS YOUNG SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEMS. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA, BOUGHT WITH 27,200 MILES, BALL JOINTS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE IN TWO YEARS TIME AND UNABLE TO REPLACE PARTS VEHICLE NOW HAS 74,000 MILES A VEHICLE THIS YOUNG SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEMS. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH ONLY 13,531 MILES HAS UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA, BOUGHT WITH 27,200 MILES, BALL JOINTS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE IN TWO YEARS TIME AND UNABLE TO REPLACE PARTS VEHICLE NOW HAS 74,000 MILES A VEHICLE THIS YOUNG SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEMS. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA, BOUGHT WITH 27,200 MILES, BALL JOINTS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE IN TWO YEARS TIME AND UNABLE TO REPLACE PARTS VEHICLE NOW HAS 74,000 MILES A VEHICLE THIS YOUNG SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEMS. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA, BOUGHT WITH 27,200 MILES, BALL JOINTS PROGRESSIVELY GOTTEN WORSE IN TWO YEARS TIME AND UNABLE TO REPLACE PARTS VEHICLE NOW HAS 74,000 MILES A VEHICLE THIS YOUNG SHOULD NOT HAVE THIS TYPE OF PROBLEMS. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA WITH ONLY 13,531 MILES HAS UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THERE WAS A LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS DUE TO FRONT BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK FRONT ALIGNMENT SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF WHACK. VEHICLE WAS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP DENIED THERE WAS A...

UPPER CONTROL ARMS LOOSE, DEFECTIVE, PLUS STEERING LINKAGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *LA

UPPER CONTROL ARMS LOOSE, DEFECTIVE, PLUS STEERING LINKAGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT LOW SPEEDS THERE WAS A LOUD THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT IT WAS DUE TO FRONT BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK FRONT ALIGNMENT SUDDENLY WENT OUT OF WHACK. VEHICLE WAS 6 MONTHS OUT OF WARRANTY. THE DEALERSHIP DENIED THERE WAS A...

UPPER CONTROL ARMS LOOSE, DEFECTIVE, PLUS STEERING LINKAGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *LA

UPPER CONTROL ARMS LOOSE, DEFECTIVE, PLUS STEERING LINKAGE NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. *LA

2000 DODGE DAKOTA- SPORT W/ EX-CAB. I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THROUGH AUTOMAX IN MELBOURNE, FL AND OVERALL AM QUITE HAPPY WITH THE VEHICLE. BUT, THE FRONT BRAKES ARE SINGING A HIGH SHRILL SONG TO ME. I WENT TO WWW.DODGEDAKOTAS.COM, AND WAS EVEN MORE SURPRISED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS O...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA- SPORT W/ EX-CAB. I JUST PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE THROUGH AUTOMAX IN MELBOURNE, FL AND OVERALL AM QUITE HAPPY WITH THE VEHICLE. BUT, THE FRONT BRAKES ARE SINGING A HIGH SHRILL SONG TO ME. I WENT TO WWW.DODGEDAKOTAS.COM, AND WAS EVEN MORE SURPRISED TO SEE THE NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS O...

THE SPARK PLUGS KNOCK IN THE ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INTAKE GASKET. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET. *AK

THE SPARK PLUGS KNOCK IN THE ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INTAKE GASKET. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET. *AK

RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT WORN AT 32,000 MILES. *AK

THE SPARK PLUGS KNOCK IN THE ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INTAKE GASKET. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET. *AK

THE SPARK PLUGS KNOCK IN THE ENGINE, CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INTAKE GASKET. DEALER REPLACED THE INTAKE GASKET. *AK

RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT WORN AT 32,000 MILES. *AK

DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, 2000 UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, 2000 UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, 2000 UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, 2000 UPPER AND LOWER FRONT BALL JOINTS FAILED. *AK

THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS (ALSO CALLED THE LATCH ASSEMBLY) ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA BOTH ARE DEFECTIVE AND THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED EVEN WITH A KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE IF THE DOORS ARE LOCKED. MY VIN # IS 1B7GL22XYS592928. AN ONLINE SEARCH SHOWED THAT OTHER 2000 DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS W...

THE DOOR LOCK ACTUATORS (ALSO CALLED THE LATCH ASSEMBLY) ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA BOTH ARE DEFECTIVE AND THE DOORS CANNOT BE OPENED EVEN WITH A KEY FROM THE OUTSIDE IF THE DOORS ARE LOCKED. MY VIN # IS 1B7GL22XYS592928. AN ONLINE SEARCH SHOWED THAT OTHER 2000 DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS HAVE HAD PROBLEMS W...

THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TS *JB

TRUCK SHAKES WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW OR MODERATE SPEED. REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS THREE MONTHS AGO AT 38,000 MILES. NOW WITH 43,000 MILES THE SHAKING HAS RETURNED. *LA

TRUCK SHAKES WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW OR MODERATE SPEED. REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS THREE MONTHS AGO AT 38,000 MILES. NOW WITH 43,000 MILES THE SHAKING HAS RETURNED. *LA

THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. UPON IMPACT, THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK *TS *JB

TRUCK SHAKES WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW OR MODERATE SPEED. REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS THREE MONTHS AGO AT 38,000 MILES. NOW WITH 43,000 MILES THE SHAKING HAS RETURNED. *LA

TRUCK SHAKES WHEN BRAKING AT SLOW OR MODERATE SPEED. REPLACED FRONT ROTORS AND PADS THREE MONTHS AGO AT 38,000 MILES. NOW WITH 43,000 MILES THE SHAKING HAS RETURNED. *LA

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE (DATE BELOW FIRST INCIDENT) SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK; ABS LIGHT STAYS ON; COMPUTER SHORTED OUT; DEALER FOUND COMPUTER BOLTED ON TOP OF WIRES; FAN STAYED ON; DATES VARY OVER LAST 1 1/2 YEARS NUMBER OF FAILURES IS A BEST GUESS. *LA

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE (DATE BELOW FIRST INCIDENT) SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK; ABS LIGHT STAYS ON; COMPUTER SHORTED OUT; DEALER FOUND COMPUTER BOLTED ON TOP OF WIRES; FAN STAYED ON; DATES VARY OVER LAST 1 1/2 YEARS NUMBER OF FAILURES IS A BEST GUESS. *LA

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE (DATE BELOW FIRST INCIDENT) SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK; ABS LIGHT STAYS ON; COMPUTER SHORTED OUT; DEALER FOUND COMPUTER BOLTED ON TOP OF WIRES; FAN STAYED ON; DATES VARY OVER LAST 1 1/2 YEARS NUMBER OF FAILURES IS A BEST GUESS. *LA

SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE (DATE BELOW FIRST INCIDENT) SPEEDOMETER DOES NOT WORK; ABS LIGHT STAYS ON; COMPUTER SHORTED OUT; DEALER FOUND COMPUTER BOLTED ON TOP OF WIRES; FAN STAYED ON; DATES VARY OVER LAST 1 1/2 YEARS NUMBER OF FAILURES IS A BEST GUESS. *LA

CONSUMER COMPLAINS ABOUT BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE ROTORS WARPED AT 10309 AND 15,000 MILES THE CONSUMER EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM WITH AN AFTERMARKET SYSTEM. ON ONE OCCASION THE FRONT BRAKES STARTED SMOKING. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE CALIPER HAD STUCK AND OVERHEATED. BRAKES LOCK UP...

CONSUMER COMPLAINS ABOUT BRAKE PROBLEMS. THE ROTORS WARPED AT 10309 AND 15,000 MILES THE CONSUMER EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE BRAKE SYSTEM WITH AN AFTERMARKET SYSTEM. ON ONE OCCASION THE FRONT BRAKES STARTED SMOKING. IT WAS LATER DETERMINED THAT THE CALIPER HAD STUCK AND OVERHEATED. BRAKES LOCK UP...

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA - HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS 3 TIMES AND PADS ONCE IN 26,000 MILES AND NOW AT APPROX 29,000 MILES THE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.

I OWN A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA - HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS 3 TIMES AND PADS ONCE IN 26,000 MILES AND NOW AT APPROX 29,000 MILES THE ROTORS NEED TO BE REPLACED AGAIN.

BRAKE ROTORS ON DODGE DAKOTAS. MINE HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN 50,000 MILES. THE ORIGINALS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARANTEE IN 2000 MILES. I CAN'T KEEP A SET OF ROTORS ON THE TRUCK WITHOUT THEM WARPING.

POWER STEERING FAILS. LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER ABOUT 1.25 HOURS. FIRST OCCURANCE IN AUGUST 2002, THEN OCTOBER, 2002. DID NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY FOR EXTENDED PERIOD UNTIL AUGUST 2003 - FAILED AGAIN AND AGAIN ON MOUNTAIN ROADS, EXITS, STRAIGHTAWAYS WHILE PASSING, GENTLE CURVES. N...

POWER STEERING FAILS. LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER ABOUT 1.25 HOURS. FIRST OCCURANCE IN AUGUST 2002, THEN OCTOBER, 2002. DID NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY FOR EXTENDED PERIOD UNTIL AUGUST 2003 - FAILED AGAIN AND AGAIN ON MOUNTAIN ROADS, EXITS, STRAIGHTAWAYS WHILE PASSING, GENTLE CURVES. N...

POWER STEERING FAILS. LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER ABOUT 1.25 HOURS. FIRST OCCURANCE IN AUGUST 2002, THEN OCTOBER, 2002. DID NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY FOR EXTENDED PERIOD UNTIL AUGUST 2003 - FAILED AGAIN AND AGAIN ON MOUNTAIN ROADS, EXITS, STRAIGHTAWAYS WHILE PASSING, GENTLE CURVES. N...

BRAKE ROTORS ON DODGE DAKOTAS. MINE HAVE BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES IN 50,000 MILES. THE ORIGINALS WERE REPLACED UNDER WARANTEE IN 2000 MILES. I CAN'T KEEP A SET OF ROTORS ON THE TRUCK WITHOUT THEM WARPING.

POWER STEERING FAILS. LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER ABOUT 1.25 HOURS. FIRST OCCURANCE IN AUGUST 2002, THEN OCTOBER, 2002. DID NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY FOR EXTENDED PERIOD UNTIL AUGUST 2003 - FAILED AGAIN AND AGAIN ON MOUNTAIN ROADS, EXITS, STRAIGHTAWAYS WHILE PASSING, GENTLE CURVES. N...

POWER STEERING FAILS. LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER ABOUT 1.25 HOURS. FIRST OCCURANCE IN AUGUST 2002, THEN OCTOBER, 2002. DID NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY FOR EXTENDED PERIOD UNTIL AUGUST 2003 - FAILED AGAIN AND AGAIN ON MOUNTAIN ROADS, EXITS, STRAIGHTAWAYS WHILE PASSING, GENTLE CURVES. N...

POWER STEERING FAILS. LOSE CONTROL OF STEERING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS AFTER ABOUT 1.25 HOURS. FIRST OCCURANCE IN AUGUST 2002, THEN OCTOBER, 2002. DID NOT DRIVE ON HIGHWAY FOR EXTENDED PERIOD UNTIL AUGUST 2003 - FAILED AGAIN AND AGAIN ON MOUNTAIN ROADS, EXITS, STRAIGHTAWAYS WHILE PASSING, GENTLE CURVES. N...

CONSUMER STATES BOTH UPPER BALL AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

CONSUMER STATES BOTH UPPER BALL AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

CONSUMER STATES BOTH UPPER BALL AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

CONSUMER STATES BOTH UPPER BALL AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE WAS RUNNING WITHOUT WARRANTY. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK *TS

WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH DRIVER BEGAN TO HEAR CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT LOOSE CONTROL, AND THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS TURNING, BUT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED UNDER VEHICLE. TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY DUE TO UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH DRIVER BEGAN TO HEAR CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT LOOSE CONTROL, AND THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS TURNING, BUT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED UNDER VEHICLE. TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY DUE TO UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH DRIVER BEGAN TO HEAR CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT LOOSE CONTROL, AND THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS TURNING, BUT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED UNDER VEHICLE. TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY DUE TO UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

WHILE TRAVELING AT 20 MPH DRIVER BEGAN TO HEAR CLICKING NOISE COMING FROM STEERING WHEEL. STEERING WHEEL HAD A LOT LOOSE CONTROL, AND THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL WAS TURNING, BUT THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED UNDER VEHICLE. TIRES WERE WEARING PREMATURELY DUE TO UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. *AK

BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN TWICE AND REPLACE ONCE IN 30,000 MILES. THE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PULSATING AND DEGRADATION OF STOPPING ABILITY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF REDUCED BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURING ONC...

BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN TWICE AND REPLACE ONCE IN 30,000 MILES. THE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PULSATING AND DEGRADATION OF STOPPING ABILITY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF REDUCED BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURING ONC...

BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN TWICE AND REPLACE ONCE IN 30,000 MILES. THE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PULSATING AND DEGRADATION OF STOPPING ABILITY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF REDUCED BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURING ONC...

FRONT ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VIOLENT PULSATIONS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. ROTORS WERE TURNED AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED AT 30K MILES. NEW ROTORS LASTED 5000 MILES BEFORE SHIMMY RETURNED. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK

BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN TWICE AND REPLACE ONCE IN 30,000 MILES. THE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PULSATING AND DEGRADATION OF STOPPING ABILITY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF REDUCED BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURING ONC...

BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN TWICE AND REPLACE ONCE IN 30,000 MILES. THE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PULSATING AND DEGRADATION OF STOPPING ABILITY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF REDUCED BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURING ONC...

BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE BEEN TURNED DOWN TWICE AND REPLACE ONCE IN 30,000 MILES. THE WAS DUE TO EXCESSIVE PULSATING AND DEGRADATION OF STOPPING ABILITY. I AM CONCERNED THAT THIS PROBLEM IS A SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO THE OCCURRENCE OF REDUCED BRAKING POWER. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURING ONC...

FRONT ROTORS WARPED CAUSING VIOLENT PULSATIONS UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS. ROTORS WERE TURNED AND THEN FINALLY REPLACED AT 30K MILES. NEW ROTORS LASTED 5000 MILES BEFORE SHIMMY RETURNED. CHRYSLER NEEDS TO STEP UP AND TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE'S DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED AT THE BEAD. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH. THE CONSUMER STATED ALL FOUR TIRES SEPARATED AT THE BEAD. *JB

CONSUMER STATED VEHICLE'S DRIVER SIDE TIRE SEPARATED AT THE BEAD. DEALER NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *PH. THE CONSUMER STATED ALL FOUR TIRES SEPARATED AT THE BEAD. *JB

ALL FOUR TIRES SPLIT AT THE BEAD. *MR THE TIRES HAD ALL BROKEN AT THE BEAD. THE LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. *SCC *JB

ALL FOUR TIRES SPLIT AT THE BEAD. *MR THE TIRES HAD ALL BROKEN AT THE BEAD. THE LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. *SCC *JB

ALL FOUR TIRES SPLIT AT THE BEAD. *MR THE TIRES HAD ALL BROKEN AT THE BEAD. THE LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. *SCC *JB

ALL FOUR TIRES SPLIT AT THE BEAD. *MR THE TIRES HAD ALL BROKEN AT THE BEAD. THE LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT WAS DEFECTIVE. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED A REFUND. *SCC *JB

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE DRIVER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE HOT LIQUID BLEW OUT ONTO THE CONSUMERS FACE, CHEST, ARM AND HAND. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK *NLM

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED. THE DRIVER PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND OPENED THE HOOD. THE HOT LIQUID BLEW OUT ONTO THE CONSUMERS FACE, CHEST, ARM AND HAND. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED BUT SAID THERE WAS NOTHING THEY COULD DO. *AK *NLM

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ON THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK ARE OF INADEQUATE DESIGNED, THEY WARP TOO OFTEN..NO SUPPORT FROM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER.*AK

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ON THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK ARE OF INADEQUATE DESIGNED, THEY WARP TOO OFTEN..NO SUPPORT FROM THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER.*AK

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD SNAPPED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT, THEN BACKED UP, AND THE TIE ROD SNAPPED OFF. THE TIE ROD HAD GONE THROUGH THE RIM ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHICH ALL HAD TO...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN 3RD GEAR IT WENT TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE CHANGED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE S...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN 3RD GEAR IT WENT TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE CHANGED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE S...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN 3RD GEAR IT WENT TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE CHANGED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE S...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN 3RD GEAR IT WENT TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE CHANGED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE S...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND WITHOUT WARNING THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIE ROD SNAPPED. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK THE CONSUMER PULLED OFF THE ROAD INTO A PARKING LOT, THEN BACKED UP, AND THE TIE ROD SNAPPED OFF. THE TIE ROD HAD GONE THROUGH THE RIM ON THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHICH ALL HAD TO...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN 3RD GEAR IT WENT TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE CHANGED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE S...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN 3RD GEAR IT WENT TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE CHANGED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE S...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN 3RD GEAR IT WENT TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE CHANGED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE S...

CONSUMER STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY SHIFT TO NEUTRAL. DEALER NOTIFIED. *PH WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN 3RD GEAR IT WENT TO NEUTRAL AND THE ENGINE RPM'S INCREASED FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME WHEN THE TRANSMISSION SHOULD HAVE CHANGED TO 4TH GEAR. THE VEHICLE HAD BEEN TO THE S...

I AM HAVING MY BALL JOINTS REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE, AND THEY HAVE HAD THEIRS DONE FOUR TIMES. I ALSO KNOW AT LEAST THREE OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME TRUCK (YEAR,MAKE,MODEL) THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS IS NOT MERE COINICIDENCE...

I AM HAVING MY BALL JOINTS REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE, AND THEY HAVE HAD THEIRS DONE FOUR TIMES. I ALSO KNOW AT LEAST THREE OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME TRUCK (YEAR,MAKE,MODEL) THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS IS NOT MERE COINICIDENCE...

I AM HAVING MY BALL JOINTS REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE, AND THEY HAVE HAD THEIRS DONE FOUR TIMES. I ALSO KNOW AT LEAST THREE OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME TRUCK (YEAR,MAKE,MODEL) THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS IS NOT MERE COINICIDENCE...

I AM HAVING MY BALL JOINTS REPLACED FOR THE THIRD TIME. I HAVE A FRIEND WHO HAS THE EXACT SAME VEHICLE, AND THEY HAVE HAD THEIRS DONE FOUR TIMES. I ALSO KNOW AT LEAST THREE OTHER PEOPLE WITH SAME TRUCK (YEAR,MAKE,MODEL) THAT HAVE HAD THIS SAME PROBLEM MULTIPLE TIMES. THIS IS NOT MERE COINICIDENCE...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T. IT ONLY HAS 25K ON IT. I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM AT PROBABLY 20000. THE PROBLEM IS THE ROTORS. WHENEVER I SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A LIGHT/INTERSECTION THE WHOLE TRUCK SHAKES.*AK

REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. DEALERS KEPT SAYING NEVER HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH DODGE DAKOTA BRAKE PROBLEMS.*AK

REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. DEALERS KEPT SAYING NEVER HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH DODGE DAKOTA BRAKE PROBLEMS.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT UPPER BALL JOINT IS WEARING PREMATURELY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT UPPER CONTROL ARM HAS FAILED.*AK

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA R/T. IT ONLY HAS 25K ON IT. I FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM AT PROBABLY 20000. THE PROBLEM IS THE ROTORS. WHENEVER I SLOWING DOWN TO STOP AT A LIGHT/INTERSECTION THE WHOLE TRUCK SHAKES.*AK

REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. DEALERS KEPT SAYING NEVER HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH DODGE DAKOTA BRAKE PROBLEMS.*AK

REPEATED REPLACEMENT OF FRONT BRAKE ROTORS DUE TO WARPING. DEALERS KEPT SAYING NEVER HEARD OF ANY PROBLEMS WITH DODGE DAKOTA BRAKE PROBLEMS.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT UPPER BALL JOINT IS WEARING PREMATURELY. DEALER NOTIFIED.*AK

CONSUMER STATES THAT UPPER CONTROL ARM HAS FAILED.*AK

THE ROTORS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA CONTINUE TO WARP. I HAVE REPLACED THEM AT MY EXPENSE (BECAUSE THE DEALER WON'T RECOGNIZE THE OBVIOUS ENGINEERING PROBLEM) VARIOUS TIMES. AFTERMARKET PARTS DON'T SEEM TO HELP THOUGH IT DOES SLOW THE PROCESS DOWN. *PH

THE ROTORS ON MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA CONTINUE TO WARP. I HAVE REPLACED THEM AT MY EXPENSE (BECAUSE THE DEALER WON'T RECOGNIZE THE OBVIOUS ENGINEERING PROBLEM) VARIOUS TIMES. AFTERMARKET PARTS DON'T SEEM TO HELP THOUGH IT DOES SLOW THE PROCESS DOWN. *PH

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED OUT.*MR ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB

VEHICLE LOST POWER AND STALLED OUT.*MR ON FIVE DIFFERENT OCCASIONS. DEALER NOTIFIED. *CB

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAS FRONT ROTOR PROBLEMS CONTINUALLY. DEALER TEMPORARLY CURED THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING FRONT PADS, TURNING DOWN FRONT ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS. WARRANTY RAN OUT AND I HAD SAME PROBLEM. WARPED FRONT ROTORS. I HAD HEAVY DUTY ROTORS INSTALLED AND CERAMIC PADS INSTALLED AT DIFFE...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAS FRONT ROTOR PROBLEMS CONTINUALLY. DEALER TEMPORARLY CURED THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING FRONT PADS, TURNING DOWN FRONT ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS. WARRANTY RAN OUT AND I HAD SAME PROBLEM. WARPED FRONT ROTORS. I HAD HEAVY DUTY ROTORS INSTALLED AND CERAMIC PADS INSTALLED AT DIFFE...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAS FRONT ROTOR PROBLEMS CONTINUALLY. DEALER TEMPORARLY CURED THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING FRONT PADS, TURNING DOWN FRONT ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS. WARRANTY RAN OUT AND I HAD SAME PROBLEM. WARPED FRONT ROTORS. I HAD HEAVY DUTY ROTORS INSTALLED AND CERAMIC PADS INSTALLED AT DIFFE...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAS FRONT ROTOR PROBLEMS CONTINUALLY. DEALER TEMPORARLY CURED THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING FRONT PADS, TURNING DOWN FRONT ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS. WARRANTY RAN OUT AND I HAD SAME PROBLEM. WARPED FRONT ROTORS. I HAD HEAVY DUTY ROTORS INSTALLED AND CERAMIC PADS INSTALLED AT DIFFE...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAS FRONT ROTOR PROBLEMS CONTINUALLY. DEALER TEMPORARLY CURED THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING FRONT PADS, TURNING DOWN FRONT ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS. WARRANTY RAN OUT AND I HAD SAME PROBLEM. WARPED FRONT ROTORS. I HAD HEAVY DUTY ROTORS INSTALLED AND CERAMIC PADS INSTALLED AT DIFFE...

MY 2000 DODGE DAKOTA HAS HAS FRONT ROTOR PROBLEMS CONTINUALLY. DEALER TEMPORARLY CURED THE PROBLEM BY CHANGING FRONT PADS, TURNING DOWN FRONT ROTORS AND REAR DRUMS. WARRANTY RAN OUT AND I HAD SAME PROBLEM. WARPED FRONT ROTORS. I HAD HEAVY DUTY ROTORS INSTALLED AND CERAMIC PADS INSTALLED AT DIFFE...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER A COUNTLESS AMOUNT OF TIMES COMPLAINING ABOUT MY FROM, EVERY FROM NOISE TO INSTABILITY, EXCESSIVE BOUNCE. I AM GIVEN EVERY EXCUSE IN THE WORLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , I HAVE EVEN TOLD THEM WHAT IT IS , THE BALL JOINTS, THE TELL ME THAT IT WHEELL AND...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER A COUNTLESS AMOUNT OF TIMES COMPLAINING ABOUT MY FROM, EVERY FROM NOISE TO INSTABILITY, EXCESSIVE BOUNCE. I AM GIVEN EVERY EXCUSE IN THE WORLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , I HAVE EVEN TOLD THEM WHAT IT IS , THE BALL JOINTS, THE TELL ME THAT IT WHEELL AND...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER A COUNTLESS AMOUNT OF TIMES COMPLAINING ABOUT MY FROM, EVERY FROM NOISE TO INSTABILITY, EXCESSIVE BOUNCE. I AM GIVEN EVERY EXCUSE IN THE WORLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , I HAVE EVEN TOLD THEM WHAT IT IS , THE BALL JOINTS, THE TELL ME THAT IT WHEELL AND...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER A COUNTLESS AMOUNT OF TIMES COMPLAINING ABOUT MY FROM, EVERY FROM NOISE TO INSTABILITY, EXCESSIVE BOUNCE. I AM GIVEN EVERY EXCUSE IN THE WORLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , I HAVE EVEN TOLD THEM WHAT IT IS , THE BALL JOINTS, THE TELL ME THAT IT WHEELL AND...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER A COUNTLESS AMOUNT OF TIMES COMPLAINING ABOUT MY FROM, EVERY FROM NOISE TO INSTABILITY, EXCESSIVE BOUNCE. I AM GIVEN EVERY EXCUSE IN THE WORLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , I HAVE EVEN TOLD THEM WHAT IT IS , THE BALL JOINTS, THE TELL ME THAT IT WHEELL AND...

I HAVE A 2000 DODGE DAKOTA, I HAVE BEEN TO THE DEALER A COUNTLESS AMOUNT OF TIMES COMPLAINING ABOUT MY FROM, EVERY FROM NOISE TO INSTABILITY, EXCESSIVE BOUNCE. I AM GIVEN EVERY EXCUSE IN THE WORLD ABOUT THIS PROBLEM , I HAVE EVEN TOLD THEM WHAT IT IS , THE BALL JOINTS, THE TELL ME THAT IT WHEELL AND...

I CURRENTLY HAVE A HEAVY SURGING SENSATION WHILE BRAKING. I WAS TOLD MY ROTORS WERE WARPED. MY DODGE DAKOTA 4X2 QUAD CAB HAS 40000 MILES. I FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELY ON MY VEHICLE TO STOP WITHOUT SHAKING ME OR MY FAMILY LIKE A RAG DOLL. THE HEAVY SHAKING MAY LEAD TO MY ABILITY TO CONTRO...

I CURRENTLY HAVE A HEAVY SURGING SENSATION WHILE BRAKING. I WAS TOLD MY ROTORS WERE WARPED. MY DODGE DAKOTA 4X2 QUAD CAB HAS 40000 MILES. I FEEL THAT I SHOULD BE ABLE TO RELY ON MY VEHICLE TO STOP WITHOUT SHAKING ME OR MY FAMILY LIKE A RAG DOLL. THE HEAVY SHAKING MAY LEAD TO MY ABILITY TO CONTRO...

BRAKE ROTORS WARP PREMATURELY AND THERE IS SHAKING AND VIBRATION INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS WARP PREMATURELY AND THERE IS SHAKING AND VIBRATION INSIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

THE UPPER DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED. THE MALE END OF THE BALL JOINT CAME APART FROM THE FEMALE PART. DODGE, UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AND THE TWO UPPER CONTROL ARMS.*AK

MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE DISC BRAKES IN MY DAKOTA. ORIGINAL ROTORS WARPED ONCE, I HAD THEM TURNED (PAID FOR BY ME), THEY WARPED A SECOND TIME. I PAID THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE WITH NEW ROTORS. THESE ROTORS WARPED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID TO REPLACE THIS SET OF ROTORS. I WAS ON MY 3RD SET OF ROTORS ...

THE UPPER DRIVER SIDE BALL JOINT SEPARATED. THE MALE END OF THE BALL JOINT CAME APART FROM THE FEMALE PART. DODGE, UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY REPLACED ALL 4 BALL JOINTS AND THE TWO UPPER CONTROL ARMS.*AK

MULTIPLE ISSUES WITH THE DISC BRAKES IN MY DAKOTA. ORIGINAL ROTORS WARPED ONCE, I HAD THEM TURNED (PAID FOR BY ME), THEY WARPED A SECOND TIME. I PAID THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE WITH NEW ROTORS. THESE ROTORS WARPED. THE DEALERSHIP PAID TO REPLACE THIS SET OF ROTORS. I WAS ON MY 3RD SET OF ROTORS ...

NUMEROUS FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. BAD BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES/ BAD TIE-RODS/BAD SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND BAD STRUT BUSHINGS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. MOST OF THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT ABOUT 15000 MILES, AND HAVE CONTINUED. WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES. I STIL...

NUMEROUS FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. BAD BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES/ BAD TIE-RODS/BAD SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND BAD STRUT BUSHINGS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. MOST OF THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT ABOUT 15000 MILES, AND HAVE CONTINUED. WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES. I STIL...

NUMEROUS FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. BAD BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES/ BAD TIE-RODS/BAD SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND BAD STRUT BUSHINGS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. MOST OF THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT ABOUT 15000 MILES, AND HAVE CONTINUED. WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES. I STIL...

NUMEROUS FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. BAD BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES/ BAD TIE-RODS/BAD SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND BAD STRUT BUSHINGS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. MOST OF THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT ABOUT 15000 MILES, AND HAVE CONTINUED. WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES. I STIL...

NUMEROUS FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. BAD BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES/ BAD TIE-RODS/BAD SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND BAD STRUT BUSHINGS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. MOST OF THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT ABOUT 15000 MILES, AND HAVE CONTINUED. WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES. I STIL...

NUMEROUS FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. BAD BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES/ BAD TIE-RODS/BAD SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND BAD STRUT BUSHINGS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. MOST OF THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT ABOUT 15000 MILES, AND HAVE CONTINUED. WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES. I STIL...

NUMEROUS FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. BAD BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES/ BAD TIE-RODS/BAD SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND BAD STRUT BUSHINGS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. MOST OF THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT ABOUT 15000 MILES, AND HAVE CONTINUED. WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES. I STIL...

NUMEROUS FRONT SUSPENSION PROBLEMS. BAD BALL JOINT/CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLIES/ BAD TIE-RODS/BAD SHOCK ABSORBERS, AND BAD STRUT BUSHINGS. ALL OF THESE ISSUES HAVE BEEN REPLACED BY THE DEALER. MOST OF THE PROBLEMS STARTED AT ABOUT 15000 MILES, AND HAVE CONTINUED. WAY TOO MANY PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES. I STIL...

2000 DODGE DAKOTA,4.7L AOUT TRANSMISSION/UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE.REPLACED AT 1.100 MILES,LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY BALL JOINT CAME APART AT 9,200 WHEEL CAME OFF. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA,4.7L AOUT TRANSMISSION/UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE.REPLACED AT 1.100 MILES,LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY BALL JOINT CAME APART AT 9,200 WHEEL CAME OFF. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY AND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY CAME LOOSE.

2000 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY AND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY CAME LOOSE.

2000 DODGE DAKOTA,4.7L AOUT TRANSMISSION/UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE.REPLACED AT 1.100 MILES,LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY BALL JOINT CAME APART AT 9,200 WHEEL CAME OFF. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA,4.7L AOUT TRANSMISSION/UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY DEFECTIVE.REPLACED AT 1.100 MILES,LOWER CONTROL ARM ASSEMBLY BALL JOINT CAME APART AT 9,200 WHEEL CAME OFF. *AK

2000 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY AND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY CAME LOOSE.

2000 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS FAILED PREMATURELY AND WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY CAME LOOSE.

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. I PRESSED THE BRAKE AND IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY I DO NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC BECAUSE I HAD TO POWER SHIFT DOWN AND I BARELY MADE THE TURN NOT TO MENTION ALMOST HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE. I WAS JUST ABOUT HOME SO I PR...

WHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK I NEEDED TO SLOW DOWN TO MAKE A TURN. I PRESSED THE BRAKE AND IT WENT COMPLETELY TO THE FLOOR. LUCKILY I DO NOT HAVE AN AUTOMATIC BECAUSE I HAD TO POWER SHIFT DOWN AND I BARELY MADE THE TURN NOT TO MENTION ALMOST HITTING A TELEPHONE POLE. I WAS JUST ABOUT HOME SO I PR...

FRONT ROTORS WARPED AFTER 6 MO./11,000 MILES, REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. WARPED AGAIN AT 15 MONTHS, 33,000, BUT USED FOR ADDITIONAL YEAR+. REPLACED AGAIN AT 32 MONTHS/60,000. AGAIN WARPED AFTER 40 MO/73,000, BUT USED 5 MONTHS. REPLACING AGAIN WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE SLOTTED/DRILLED AND KEEPING MY F...

FRONT ROTORS WARPED AFTER 6 MO./11,000 MILES, REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. WARPED AGAIN AT 15 MONTHS, 33,000, BUT USED FOR ADDITIONAL YEAR+. REPLACED AGAIN AT 32 MONTHS/60,000. AGAIN WARPED AFTER 40 MO/73,000, BUT USED 5 MONTHS. REPLACING AGAIN WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE SLOTTED/DRILLED AND KEEPING MY F...

FRONT ROTORS WARPED AFTER 6 MO./11,000 MILES, REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. WARPED AGAIN AT 15 MONTHS, 33,000, BUT USED FOR ADDITIONAL YEAR+. REPLACED AGAIN AT 32 MONTHS/60,000. AGAIN WARPED AFTER 40 MO/73,000, BUT USED 5 MONTHS. REPLACING AGAIN WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE SLOTTED/DRILLED AND KEEPING MY F...

FRONT ROTORS WARPED AFTER 6 MO./11,000 MILES, REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS. WARPED AGAIN AT 15 MONTHS, 33,000, BUT USED FOR ADDITIONAL YEAR+. REPLACED AGAIN AT 32 MONTHS/60,000. AGAIN WARPED AFTER 40 MO/73,000, BUT USED 5 MONTHS. REPLACING AGAIN WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE SLOTTED/DRILLED AND KEEPING MY F...

ROTORS WARPED FRONT ROTORS WARPED DUE TO POOR BACK BRAKES ADJUSTER. *AK

ROTORS WARPED FRONT ROTORS WARPED DUE TO POOR BACK BRAKES ADJUSTER. *AK

I HAVE 19,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND IT HAS HAD 3 BRAKE JOBES ALREADY AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, DEALER IS UNRESPONSIVE, TRUCK PULSATES SO BAD IT'S A ROAD HAZARD. *AK

I HAVE 19,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK AND IT HAS HAD 3 BRAKE JOBES ALREADY AND HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS, DEALER IS UNRESPONSIVE, TRUCK PULSATES SO BAD IT'S A ROAD HAZARD. *AK

ROTORS AND DRUMS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA NEED TURNED OR CHANGED OFTEN. *AK

ROTORS AND DRUMS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA NEED TURNED OR CHANGED OFTEN. *AK

ROTORS AND DRUMS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA NEED TURNED OR CHANGED OFTEN. *AK

ROTORS AND DRUMS ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA NEED TURNED OR CHANGED OFTEN. *AK

FRONT BRAKE DISKS HAVE WARPED TWICE IN 30,000 MILES. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. HAVE HAD THEM TURNED TWICE, THE DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM THEY KNOW OF WITH THE ROTORS. *JB

FRONT BRAKE DISKS HAVE WARPED TWICE IN 30,000 MILES. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING. THIS SHOULD NOT BE HAPPENING. HAVE HAD THEM TURNED TWICE, THE DEALER SAYS THERE IS NO PROBLEM THEY KNOW OF WITH THE ROTORS. *JB

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

HAVE HAD FRONT ROTORS WARP 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 48,000 MILES. DEALER WILL NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM. *NLM

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED. 40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS SHOULD LAST MUCH LONGER THAN THIS. DEALER WANTS $1,200.00 TO CHANGE THEM. TRUCK HAS ALREADY HAD NEW FRONT DRIVE SHAFT, NEW SWAY BAR BUSHINGS, NEW DRIVER SEAT CUSHION, NEW FUEL INJECTORS, NEW ELECTRIC MOTOR IN RIGHT RE...

HAVE HAD FRONT ROTORS WARP 5 TIMES IN LESS THAN 48,000 MILES. DEALER WILL NOT RECTIFY PROBLEM. *NLM

NOTICED PULSATING OF BRAKES AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. THE PULSATING HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY WORSE NOW AT 30,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT THE BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR SAFE, PREDICTABLE STOPPING. *NLM

NOTICED PULSATING OF BRAKES AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. THE PULSATING HAS BECOME INCREASINGLY WORSE NOW AT 30,000 MILES. I FEEL THAT THE BRAKES NEED TO BE REPLACED FOR SAFE, PREDICTABLE STOPPING. *NLM

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WEARING AND WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES VEHICLE WILL HAVE A HEAVY VIBRATION, AND EXTENDED STOPPING DISTANCE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS WARP ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TURNED TWICE, FOLLOWED BY REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS, ALL BEFORE 50,000 MILES. THE NEW ROTORS HAVE ALREADY STARTED TO WARP, LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION. NOTE: BRAKE PADS SHOW NO UNUSUAL WEAR AND HAVEN'T BEEN REPLAC...

BRAKE ROTORS WARP ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TURNED TWICE, FOLLOWED BY REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS, ALL BEFORE 50,000 MILES. THE NEW ROTORS HAVE ALREADY STARTED TO WARP, LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION. NOTE: BRAKE PADS SHOW NO UNUSUAL WEAR AND HAVEN'T BEEN REPLAC...

SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THE WARPED BRAKE ROTORS ON NEWER DODGE DAKOTA'S. EVERYONE I TALK TO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IF YOU REPLACE THEM, THEY GO BACK TO BEING WARPED AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *NLM

ELECTRICAL LOCKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED. IF YOU USE THE ELECTRICAL LOCK SYSTEM, THE DOORS DO NOT ELECTRONICALLY OPEN, YOU MUST MANUALLY PUSH THE LOCKS UP TO OPEN AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. YOU CANNOT MANUALLY PUSH THE LOCKS UP TO EXIT THE VEHICLE UNLESS YOU HIT THE ELECTRIC DOOR BUTTON UP AND THEN AND ONL...

BRAKE ROTORS WARP ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TURNED TWICE, FOLLOWED BY REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS, ALL BEFORE 50,000 MILES. THE NEW ROTORS HAVE ALREADY STARTED TO WARP, LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION. NOTE: BRAKE PADS SHOW NO UNUSUAL WEAR AND HAVEN'T BEEN REPLAC...

BRAKE ROTORS WARP ON 2000 DODGE DAKOTA. I HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TURNED TWICE, FOLLOWED BY REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS, ALL BEFORE 50,000 MILES. THE NEW ROTORS HAVE ALREADY STARTED TO WARP, LESS THAN 2 MONTHS AFTER INSTALLATION. NOTE: BRAKE PADS SHOW NO UNUSUAL WEAR AND HAVEN'T BEEN REPLAC...

SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE ABOUT THE WARPED BRAKE ROTORS ON NEWER DODGE DAKOTA'S. EVERYONE I TALK TO HAS THE SAME PROBLEM. IF YOU REPLACE THEM, THEY GO BACK TO BEING WARPED AFTER A FEW THOUSAND MILES. *NLM

ELECTRICAL LOCKING SYSTEM HAS FAILED. IF YOU USE THE ELECTRICAL LOCK SYSTEM, THE DOORS DO NOT ELECTRONICALLY OPEN, YOU MUST MANUALLY PUSH THE LOCKS UP TO OPEN AND EXIT THE VEHICLE. YOU CANNOT MANUALLY PUSH THE LOCKS UP TO EXIT THE VEHICLE UNLESS YOU HIT THE ELECTRIC DOOR BUTTON UP AND THEN AND ONL...

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, AND THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. *JB

THE POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING IN 04/2003. THE SEAT WAS ALSO UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THE PART IS 5012532-AA. *NLM

THE POWER SEAT ADJUSTMENTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE STOPPED WORKING IN 04/2003. THE SEAT WAS ALSO UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE SERIAL NUMBER FOR THE PART IS 5012532-AA. *NLM

I BEGAN TO SMELL HORRIBLE ANTIFREEZE/MUSTY SMELL (TRUCK HAD ALWAYS HAD MUSTY SMELL, BUT THIS WAS MUCH WORSE). IT WAS SO BAD THAT I HAD TO TURN THE HEAT OFF AND ROLL THE WINDOWS ALL THE WAY DOWN AND KEEP THEM THAT WAY THROUGH THE DEAD OF WINTER BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, I WAS TOLD NOTHING...

I BEGAN TO SMELL HORRIBLE ANTIFREEZE/MUSTY SMELL (TRUCK HAD ALWAYS HAD MUSTY SMELL, BUT THIS WAS MUCH WORSE). IT WAS SO BAD THAT I HAD TO TURN THE HEAT OFF AND ROLL THE WINDOWS ALL THE WAY DOWN AND KEEP THEM THAT WAY THROUGH THE DEAD OF WINTER BECAUSE THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT IN, I WAS TOLD NOTHING...

THE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE BRAKING. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

THE BRAKE SYSTEM OVERHEATED AND CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE LEFT WHILE BRAKING. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. *NLM

WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A STOP, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, SHE SAW THE WHEELS WERE HOT, BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE. *JB

WHEN THE CONSUMER MADE A STOP, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE LEFT. WHEN THE CONSUMER GOT OUT OF VEHICLE, SHE SAW THE WHEELS WERE HOT, BECAUSE THE BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE. *JB

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE SHUT OFF. THE DEALER STATED THE ENTIRE ENGINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB

CARRIED 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SLT BACK TO DEALER @ 8496 MILES FOR FRONT END SHIMMIE UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS.

CARRIED 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SLT BACK TO DEALER @11503 MILESFOR FRONT END SHIMMIE UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDTIONS.

CARRIED 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SLT BACK TO DEALER @ 8496 MILES FOR FRONT END SHIMMIE UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS.

CARRIED 2000 DODGE DAKOTA SLT BACK TO DEALER @11503 MILESFOR FRONT END SHIMMIE UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDTIONS.

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE STICKING AT RANDOM TIME HAD TO PRY PISTON BACK TO RELEASE PAD AND PREVENT FIRE AND RELEASE BRAKE DRAG. *NLM

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE STICKING AT RANDOM TIME HAD TO PRY PISTON BACK TO RELEASE PAD AND PREVENT FIRE AND RELEASE BRAKE DRAG. *NLM

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT BAD, CAUSING A MAJOR LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID TO BE SPRAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING BOTH THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSING THE DRIVE TRAIN BELT TO BEGIN SLIPPING. *NLM

VIOLENT PULSATION IN THE BRAKES STARTED AT 3000 MILES. PERSONALLY PAID FOR ROTOR RESURFACING AND BRAKE SERVICING. THE PULSATION RESUMED AT ABOUT 10000 MILES. *NLM

POWER STEERING PUMP WENT BAD, CAUSING A MAJOR LEAK OF POWER STEERING FLUID TO BE SPRAYED THROUGHOUT THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT, CAUSING BOTH THE POWER STEERING TO FAIL WHILE DRIVING AND CAUSING THE DRIVE TRAIN BELT TO BEGIN SLIPPING. *NLM

VIOLENT PULSATION IN THE BRAKES STARTED AT 3000 MILES. PERSONALLY PAID FOR ROTOR RESURFACING AND BRAKE SERVICING. THE PULSATION RESUMED AT ABOUT 10000 MILES. *NLM

I STOPPED THE TRUCK AND PUT IN THE PARK POSITION, I THEN CAME OUT OF THE TRUCK, CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO MOVE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION, I RAN AFTER THE TRUCK TO SEE IF I COULD STOP IT BUT THE REVERSE SPEED WAS TO FAST FOR ME AND THE TRUCK HIT THE TREE DAMAGING THE REAR BUMPER AND I F...

I STOPPED THE TRUCK AND PUT IN THE PARK POSITION, I THEN CAME OUT OF THE TRUCK, CLOSED THE DOOR AND THE TRUCK STARTED TO MOVE IN THE REVERSE DIRECTION, I RAN AFTER THE TRUCK TO SEE IF I COULD STOP IT BUT THE REVERSE SPEED WAS TO FAST FOR ME AND THE TRUCK HIT THE TREE DAMAGING THE REAR BUMPER AND I F...

REAR END OF TRUCK IS FAILING. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURRING ON MANY OTHER DAKOTA'S AND THERE IS SHORTAGE OF USED AND REPLACEMENT PARTS.*JB

REAR END OF TRUCK IS FAILING. THIS PROBLEM IS OCCURRING ON MANY OTHER DAKOTA'S AND THERE IS SHORTAGE OF USED AND REPLACEMENT PARTS.*JB

TOOK DELIVERY OF TRUCK ON 12/10/99. ON 2/12/00 (4524 MILES) REPORTED PROBLEM OF BRAKE PULSATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE FRONT ROTORS BEING REPLACED ON 5/1/00 (9998 MILES). SINCE THAT TIME, PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON 10/18/00 (21234 MILES) AND 10/15/02 (55228 MILES) A...

TOOK DELIVERY OF TRUCK ON 12/10/99. ON 2/12/00 (4524 MILES) REPORTED PROBLEM OF BRAKE PULSATION WHICH RESULTED IN THE FRONT ROTORS BEING REPLACED ON 5/1/00 (9998 MILES). SINCE THAT TIME, PROBLEM CONTINUES TO OCCUR AND ROTORS HAVE BEEN REPLACED ON 10/18/00 (21234 MILES) AND 10/15/02 (55228 MILES) A...

THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT, FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. *JB

THE PASSENGER SEAT BELT, FAILED TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE CONSUMER. *JB

BRAKE ROTOR WARPING AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN. I ONLY HAVE 48000 MILES ON MY TRUCK AND I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF ROTORS AND STILL THE SAME PADS WHICH HAVE ABOUT 3/8 OF AN INCH LEFT. THE DEALER TELLS ME IT IS HOW I DRIVE, I DISAGREE WITH THAT. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER DODGE UNLESS THEY FIND A SOLUTION TO T...

BRAKE ROTOR WARPING AGAIN & AGAIN & AGAIN. I ONLY HAVE 48000 MILES ON MY TRUCK AND I AM ON MY THIRD SET OF ROTORS AND STILL THE SAME PADS WHICH HAVE ABOUT 3/8 OF AN INCH LEFT. THE DEALER TELLS ME IT IS HOW I DRIVE, I DISAGREE WITH THAT. I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER DODGE UNLESS THEY FIND A SOLUTION TO T...

THE VEHICLES FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED PITTED AND WARPED WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *NLM *NLM

THE VEHICLES FRONT BRAKE ROTORS RUSTED PITTED AND WARPED WHICH CAUSED THE STEERING WHEEL TO VIBRATE WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. *NLM *NLM

THE LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED IN HALF. *JB

THE LOWER BALL JOINT SNAPPED IN HALF. *JB

BALL JOINTS FAILED. *NLM

BALL JOINTS FAILED. *NLM

WARPING ROTORS ON DODGE DAKOTA. I AM ON MY THIRD PAIR OF ROTOR'S WHICH ARE ALSO WARPED. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME IT IS THE WAY I DRIVE. I AM SORRY, BUT I DRIVE MY COMPANY VAN A LOT HARDER THAN I DRIVE MY TRUCK, AND IT HAS NOT HAD A PROBLEM WITH WARPING ROTOR'S. THIS KIND OF THING REALLY MAKES ME W...

BALL JOINTS FAILED. *NLM

BALL JOINTS FAILED. *NLM

WARPING ROTORS ON DODGE DAKOTA. I AM ON MY THIRD PAIR OF ROTOR'S WHICH ARE ALSO WARPED. THE DEALER HAS TOLD ME IT IS THE WAY I DRIVE. I AM SORRY, BUT I DRIVE MY COMPANY VAN A LOT HARDER THAN I DRIVE MY TRUCK, AND IT HAS NOT HAD A PROBLEM WITH WARPING ROTOR'S. THIS KIND OF THING REALLY MAKES ME W...

CLUTCH FAILURE (BROKEN CENTER) AFTER ONLY 45000 MILES, ALSO TOOK OUT SLAVE CYLINDER IN THE PROCESS. VEHICLE WAS NOT USED FOR TOWING (OTHER THAN THE OCCASIONAL STALLED CAR), THE DEALER HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE AND CLUTCHES WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK-ORDER STATUS. PROBLEM MANIFEST ITSELF AS A "CANT GET...

CLUTCH FAILURE (BROKEN CENTER) AFTER ONLY 45000 MILES, ALSO TOOK OUT SLAVE CYLINDER IN THE PROCESS. VEHICLE WAS NOT USED FOR TOWING (OTHER THAN THE OCCASIONAL STALLED CAR), THE DEALER HAD NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE AND CLUTCHES WERE ON A NATIONAL BACK-ORDER STATUS. PROBLEM MANIFEST ITSELF AS A "CANT GET...

REAR TIRE ON PASSENGERS SIDE STICKS OUT ABOUT 2 INCHES MORE THAN THE DRIVERS SIDE. DEALER CALLED FACTORY. DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL CONDITION. *NLM

REAR TIRE ON PASSENGERS SIDE STICKS OUT ABOUT 2 INCHES MORE THAN THE DRIVERS SIDE. DEALER CALLED FACTORY. DEALER TOLD ME THAT THIS IS NORMAL CONDITION. *NLM

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60 AND 75 MPH VEHICLE WOULD SURGE, AND SPEED WOULD INCREASE AND DECREASE. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. *JB

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR HOUSING GASKET LEAKING. FACTORY INSTALLED. BOLTS FOUND LOOSE.*JB

THERE WAS A STRONG GAS SMELL IN CAB WITH ALL WINDOWS CLOSED. I CLOSED THE VENT, BUT IT WAS STILL VERY STRONG AND GETTING WORSE. NO FUEL LEAKS FOUND. THIS HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. SEEMS TO BE INTERMITTENT AND NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH RE/FUELING, OR FUEL TANK LEVEL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS POSSIBLY THE ORV...

WHEN CRUISE CONTROL WAS ENGAGED AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 60 AND 75 MPH VEHICLE WOULD SURGE, AND SPEED WOULD INCREASE AND DECREASE. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR WAS FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE. *JB

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR HOUSING GASKET LEAKING. FACTORY INSTALLED. BOLTS FOUND LOOSE.*JB

THERE WAS A STRONG GAS SMELL IN CAB WITH ALL WINDOWS CLOSED. I CLOSED THE VENT, BUT IT WAS STILL VERY STRONG AND GETTING WORSE. NO FUEL LEAKS FOUND. THIS HAS OCCURRED 5 TIMES. SEEMS TO BE INTERMITTENT AND NOT DIRECTLY CONNECTED WITH RE/FUELING, OR FUEL TANK LEVEL. I WAS TOLD IT WAS POSSIBLY THE ORV...

THE SLIDING SEAT BELT CLIP ON THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT OF THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB LOSES TENSION ON VERY SHORT TRIPS (I.E., 3 MILES OR MORE). THIS LOSS OF TENSION HAS RENDERED THE SEAT UNSAFE FOR TRANSPORTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY SNUG AGAINST A PERSON'S BODY ...

THERE SEEMS TO BE A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. IS THIS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE? THE DEALER SAID IT WAS. I DON'T TRUST THE DEALER. *JB

THE SLIDING SEAT BELT CLIP ON THE REAR MIDDLE SEAT OF THE 2000 DODGE DAKOTA EXTENDED CAB LOSES TENSION ON VERY SHORT TRIPS (I.E., 3 MILES OR MORE). THIS LOSS OF TENSION HAS RENDERED THE SEAT UNSAFE FOR TRANSPORTING CHILDREN AND ADULTS BECAUSE THE SEAT BELT DOES NOT STAY SNUG AGAINST A PERSON'S BODY ...

THERE SEEMS TO BE A WIND NOISE COMING FROM THE WINDSHIELD. IS THIS NORMAL FOR THIS VEHICLE? THE DEALER SAID IT WAS. I DON'T TRUST THE DEALER. *JB

THE RIM ON THE SPARE TIRE WAS CRACKED ALTHOUGH THE TIRE HAD NEVER BEEN USED. *NLM

THE RIM ON THE SPARE TIRE WAS CRACKED ALTHOUGH THE TIRE HAD NEVER BEEN USED. *NLM

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SLACK IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THERE IS A RATTLING AND SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. *AK *JB

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SLACK IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THERE IS A RATTLING AND SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. *AK *JB

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SLACK IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THERE IS A RATTLING AND SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. *AK *JB

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SLACK IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THERE IS A RATTLING AND SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. *AK *JB

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SLACK IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THERE IS A RATTLING AND SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. *AK *JB

VEHICLE IS EXPERIENCING SLACK IN THE STEERING COLUMN. ALSO, THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH THE RACK AND PINION STEERING. RIGHT SIDE OF THE VEHICLE IS CAUSING THE TIRES TO WEAR UNEVENLY. THERE IS A RATTLING AND SQUEAKING NOISE IN THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE. *AK *JB

RADIO WAS POPPING DURING DRIVE FROM SEATTLE TO MONTANA. AFTER A DINNER BREAK IN IDAHO, ENGINE DIED AFTER DRIVING ACROSS BRIDGE TO GET BACK ON FREEWAY. SMOKE WAS ISSUING FROM HOOD (REAR DRIVERS SIDE OF HOOD) BEFORE COASTING TO A STOP. VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ENGINE WERE COMPLETELY DESTROYED...

RADIO WAS POPPING DURING DRIVE FROM SEATTLE TO MONTANA. AFTER A DINNER BREAK IN IDAHO, ENGINE DIED AFTER DRIVING ACROSS BRIDGE TO GET BACK ON FREEWAY. SMOKE WAS ISSUING FROM HOOD (REAR DRIVERS SIDE OF HOOD) BEFORE COASTING TO A STOP. VEHICLE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AND ENGINE WERE COMPLETELY DESTROYED...

EXPERIENCED WARPED ROTORS. DEALER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING. STATES DRIVING HABITS CAUSED IT. I DISAGREE.

EXPERIENCED WARPED ROTORS. DEALER REFUSES TO DO ANYTHING. STATES DRIVING HABITS CAUSED IT. I DISAGREE.

2000 DODGE DAKOTA / MOTOR LOCKED UP AT 52,000 MILES / HAVING TO REPLACE MOTOR

2000 DODGE DAKOTA / MOTOR LOCKED UP AT 52,000 MILES / HAVING TO REPLACE MOTOR