2002 DODGE DAKOTA

WHY are brake lines on vehicles not required to be made so as not to rust? Brake lines failed on my vehicle, and need to be replaced. How many accidents are caused by brake line failures?

WHY are brake lines on vehicles not required to be made so as not to rust? Brake lines failed on my vehicle, and need to be replaced. How many accidents are caused by brake line failures?

My 2002 Dodge Dakota sometime will not go into park. other times it will jump out and go into reverse. this has caused my vehicle to roll backwards and destroyed neighbors mailbox. to get it into park takes several tries. I now must use my parking brake anytime I am parked.

My 2002 Dodge Dakota sometime will not go into park. other times it will jump out and go into reverse. this has caused my vehicle to roll backwards and destroyed neighbors mailbox. to get it into park takes several tries. I now must use my parking brake anytime I am parked.

My 2002 Dodge Dakota sometime will not go into park. other times it will jump out and go into reverse. this has caused my vehicle to roll backwards and destroyed neighbors mailbox. to get it into park takes several tries. I now must use my parking brake anytime I am parked.

My 2002 Dodge Dakota sometime will not go into park. other times it will jump out and go into reverse. this has caused my vehicle to roll backwards and destroyed neighbors mailbox. to get it into park takes several tries. I now must use my parking brake anytime I am parked.

II HAVE REPLACE FRONT ROTORS, FRONT CALIPERS, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS AND SHOES, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLEED SEVERAL TIMES, AND BRAKE SYSTEM WAS LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES BY ASE MASTER MECHANIC. GOING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE INITIAL PUSH ON THE PEDDLE THE PEDDLE GOES MORE THAN HALF WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, YOU...

II HAVE REPLACE FRONT ROTORS, FRONT CALIPERS, REAR WHEEL CYLINDERS AND SHOES, THE BRAKES HAVE BEEN BLEED SEVERAL TIMES, AND BRAKE SYSTEM WAS LOOKED AT SEVERAL TIMES BY ASE MASTER MECHANIC. GOING DOWN THE ROAD ON THE INITIAL PUSH ON THE PEDDLE THE PEDDLE GOES MORE THAN HALF WAY DOWN TO THE FLOOR, YOU...

THIS 2001 DODGE DAKOTA COMES UP WITH CODE P0601 IT SAYS IT IS A MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR. IT COMES ON INTERMITTENT IN COLD WEATHER. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODE IT MIGHT COME RIGHT BACK OR IT MIGHT STAY OFF IT IS ANNOYING SOMETIMES IT MESSES WITH THE ABS MAKING THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HANG UP

THIS 2001 DODGE DAKOTA COMES UP WITH CODE P0601 IT SAYS IT IS A MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR. IT COMES ON INTERMITTENT IN COLD WEATHER. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODE IT MIGHT COME RIGHT BACK OR IT MIGHT STAY OFF IT IS ANNOYING SOMETIMES IT MESSES WITH THE ABS MAKING THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HANG UP

THIS 2001 DODGE DAKOTA COMES UP WITH CODE P0601 IT SAYS IT IS A MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR. IT COMES ON INTERMITTENT IN COLD WEATHER. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODE IT MIGHT COME RIGHT BACK OR IT MIGHT STAY OFF IT IS ANNOYING SOMETIMES IT MESSES WITH THE ABS MAKING THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HANG UP

THIS 2001 DODGE DAKOTA COMES UP WITH CODE P0601 IT SAYS IT IS A MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR. IT COMES ON INTERMITTENT IN COLD WEATHER. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODE IT MIGHT COME RIGHT BACK OR IT MIGHT STAY OFF IT IS ANNOYING SOMETIMES IT MESSES WITH THE ABS MAKING THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HANG UP

THIS 2001 DODGE DAKOTA COMES UP WITH CODE P0601 IT SAYS IT IS A MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR. IT COMES ON INTERMITTENT IN COLD WEATHER. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODE IT MIGHT COME RIGHT BACK OR IT MIGHT STAY OFF IT IS ANNOYING SOMETIMES IT MESSES WITH THE ABS MAKING THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HANG UP

THIS 2001 DODGE DAKOTA COMES UP WITH CODE P0601 IT SAYS IT IS A MEMORY CHECK SUM ERROR. IT COMES ON INTERMITTENT IN COLD WEATHER. IF YOU CLEAR THE CODE IT MIGHT COME RIGHT BACK OR IT MIGHT STAY OFF IT IS ANNOYING SOMETIMES IT MESSES WITH THE ABS MAKING THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE HANG UP

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. WHEN THE SHIFTER FINALLY SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND INTO DRIVE, IT WOULD SHIFT BACK INTO PARK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEFFER CHRY...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN ATTEMPTING TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE, THE GEAR SHIFTER FAILED TO SHIFT OUT OF GEAR. WHEN THE SHIFTER FINALLY SHIFTED OUT OF GEAR AND INTO DRIVE, IT WOULD SHIFT BACK INTO PARK. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEFFER CHRY...

THE CAR GOES INTO PARK, BUT PARK DOES NOT ENGAGE. I'M ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE COLUMN SHOWS PARK BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO ROLL. I SEE THAT 2002 DAKOTAS HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN # DOESN'T SHOW A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

THE CAR GOES INTO PARK, BUT PARK DOES NOT ENGAGE. I'M ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE COLUMN SHOWS PARK BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO ROLL. I SEE THAT 2002 DAKOTAS HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN # DOESN'T SHOW A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

THE CAR GOES INTO PARK, BUT PARK DOES NOT ENGAGE. I'M ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE COLUMN SHOWS PARK BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO ROLL. I SEE THAT 2002 DAKOTAS HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN # DOESN'T SHOW A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

THE CAR GOES INTO PARK, BUT PARK DOES NOT ENGAGE. I'M ABLE TO REMOVE THE KEY. THE COLUMN SHOWS PARK BUT THE CAR CONTINUES TO ROLL. I SEE THAT 2002 DAKOTAS HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM BUT MY VIN # DOESN'T SHOW A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM.

CENTRAL TIME MODULE CAUSING MY LIGHTS TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT

CENTRAL TIME MODULE CAUSING MY LIGHTS TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT

CENTRAL TIME MODULE CAUSING MY LIGHTS TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT

CENTRAL TIME MODULE CAUSING MY LIGHTS TO CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT

FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND HUB ASSEMBLY COMPLETELY BROKE FREE FROM THE VEHICLE THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM MY FIRST INTIAL REPORT TO CHRYSLER AND ALSO NHTSA PHONE CONVERSATION IN WHICH I DID A REPORT TO BOTH AND PAID 2500.00 WHICH I STILL HAVE RECEIPT OF PAYING TO HAVE FIXED...FATHER HAD A 2000 DODGE...

FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND HUB ASSEMBLY COMPLETELY BROKE FREE FROM THE VEHICLE THIS IS A FOLLOW UP FROM MY FIRST INTIAL REPORT TO CHRYSLER AND ALSO NHTSA PHONE CONVERSATION IN WHICH I DID A REPORT TO BOTH AND PAID 2500.00 WHICH I STILL HAVE RECEIPT OF PAYING TO HAVE FIXED...FATHER HAD A 2000 DODGE...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE WITH OUT THE IGNITION BEING STARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD STILL BE MOVED OR PUSHED WITHOUT THE ENGINE BEING STARTED OR WITHOUT THE G...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE WITH OUT THE IGNITION BEING STARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD STILL BE MOVED OR PUSHED WITHOUT THE ENGINE BEING STARTED OR WITHOUT THE G...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE WITH OUT THE IGNITION BEING STARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD STILL BE MOVED OR PUSHED WITHOUT THE ENGINE BEING STARTED OR WITHOUT THE G...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS ABLE TO MOVE WITH OUT THE IGNITION BEING STARTED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE KEY COULD BE REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE COULD STILL BE MOVED OR PUSHED WITHOUT THE ENGINE BEING STARTED OR WITHOUT THE G...

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME ONE OF THE BREAK LINES HAS RUSTED THRU. THIS TIME I HIT THE BRAKES HARD TO MISS TWO DEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ONLY COULD STOP THE TRUCK WITH THE EMERGENCY BREAK. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN USED OFF ROAD AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN VIRGINIA IS HOLE LIFE. THE FIRST TIME MY...

THIS IS THE SECOND TIME ONE OF THE BREAK LINES HAS RUSTED THRU. THIS TIME I HIT THE BRAKES HARD TO MISS TWO DEAR AND THE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I ONLY COULD STOP THE TRUCK WITH THE EMERGENCY BREAK. THE TRUCK HAS NOT BEEN USED OFF ROAD AND HAS BEEN DRIVEN IN VIRGINIA IS HOLE LIFE. THE FIRST TIME MY...

RECALL G38 / THE TRANS SHIFTER STARTED TO NOT GO INTO PARK AT TIMES AND THEN SLIP OUT NOW IT WILL NOT GO INTO PARK AT ALL..SHIFTER STOPS AT REVERSE AND I HAVE LOOKED AT SHIFTER AJUSTMENT AND NO PROBLEM THERE, THE RECALL SAID IT DID NOT APPLY TO MY VIN .BUT I AM HAVING SAME PROBLEMS LISTED AS THE R...

RECALL G38 / THE TRANS SHIFTER STARTED TO NOT GO INTO PARK AT TIMES AND THEN SLIP OUT NOW IT WILL NOT GO INTO PARK AT ALL..SHIFTER STOPS AT REVERSE AND I HAVE LOOKED AT SHIFTER AJUSTMENT AND NO PROBLEM THERE, THE RECALL SAID IT DID NOT APPLY TO MY VIN .BUT I AM HAVING SAME PROBLEMS LISTED AS THE R...

RECALL G38 / THE TRANS SHIFTER STARTED TO NOT GO INTO PARK AT TIMES AND THEN SLIP OUT NOW IT WILL NOT GO INTO PARK AT ALL..SHIFTER STOPS AT REVERSE AND I HAVE LOOKED AT SHIFTER AJUSTMENT AND NO PROBLEM THERE, THE RECALL SAID IT DID NOT APPLY TO MY VIN .BUT I AM HAVING SAME PROBLEMS LISTED AS THE R...

RECALL G38 / THE TRANS SHIFTER STARTED TO NOT GO INTO PARK AT TIMES AND THEN SLIP OUT NOW IT WILL NOT GO INTO PARK AT ALL..SHIFTER STOPS AT REVERSE AND I HAVE LOOKED AT SHIFTER AJUSTMENT AND NO PROBLEM THERE, THE RECALL SAID IT DID NOT APPLY TO MY VIN .BUT I AM HAVING SAME PROBLEMS LISTED AS THE R...

"TAKATA RECALL" HIGH BEAMS COME ON ON BOTH SIDES LOW BEAM DOES NOT COME ON PASSENGER SIDE BUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE

"TAKATA RECALL" HIGH BEAMS COME ON ON BOTH SIDES LOW BEAM DOES NOT COME ON PASSENGER SIDE BUT ON THE DRIVER SIDE

THE LIGHTS STOOPED WORKING WIPER RELAY NOT FUNCTIONAL. VERY IRRITATING

THE LIGHTS STOOPED WORKING WIPER RELAY NOT FUNCTIONAL. VERY IRRITATING

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA'S VAN DYKE DODGE (28400 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48093...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA'S VAN DYKE DODGE (28400 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48093...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA'S VAN DYKE DODGE (28400 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48093...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA'S VAN DYKE DODGE (28400 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48093...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA'S VAN DYKE DODGE (28400 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48093...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE STEERING WHEEL SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO GALEANA'S VAN DYKE DODGE (28400 VAN DYKE AVE, WARREN, MI 48093...

TAKATA RECALL - MY FATHER OWNED A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. ON JANUARY 1, 2016 HE RAN HIS CAR OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HIT A LAMP POST OFF A HIGHWAY IN FLORIDA AND DIED ON IMPACT. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED OUT. I AM TRYING TO SEE IF WE QUALIFY FOR THIS RECALL. I DO NOT HAVE THE POLICE RECORD AND DEATH...

TAKATA RECALL - MY FATHER OWNED A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK. ON JANUARY 1, 2016 HE RAN HIS CAR OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND HIT A LAMP POST OFF A HIGHWAY IN FLORIDA AND DIED ON IMPACT. THE CAR WAS TOTALLED OUT. I AM TRYING TO SEE IF WE QUALIFY FOR THIS RECALL. I DO NOT HAVE THE POLICE RECORD AND DEATH...

WATER LEAKING IN FLOOR BOARD. WATER WILL BE STANDING ABOUT AN INCH DEEP. CHECK TSB #2301004. IT LEAKS EVERYTIME IT RAINS. DODGE KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVEN'T DONE A RECALL.

WATER LEAKING IN FLOOR BOARD. WATER WILL BE STANDING ABOUT AN INCH DEEP. CHECK TSB #2301004. IT LEAKS EVERYTIME IT RAINS. DODGE KNOWS ABOUT THE PROBLEM BUT THEY HAVEN'T DONE A RECALL.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BACK PART OF THE SEAT FRAME FAILED TO STAY UPWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH, THE BACK PART OF THE SEAT FRAME FAILED TO STAY UPWARD WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 186,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND BEGAN TO GRIND AND SQUEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, B...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND BEGAN TO GRIND AND SQUEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER AND BRAKE PADS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, B...

RECALL WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF MY BREAKS AND CALIBERS SEIZED UP..HAD TO STOP AND SPRAY THEM DOWN

RECALL WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF MY BREAKS AND CALIBERS SEIZED UP..HAD TO STOP AND SPRAY THEM DOWN

RECALL WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF MY BREAKS AND CALIBERS SEIZED UP..HAD TO STOP AND SPRAY THEM DOWN

RECALL WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF MY BREAKS AND CALIBERS SEIZED UP..HAD TO STOP AND SPRAY THEM DOWN

RECALL WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF MY BREAKS AND CALIBERS SEIZED UP..HAD TO STOP AND SPRAY THEM DOWN

RECALL WAS DRIVING AND ALL OF MY BREAKS AND CALIBERS SEIZED UP..HAD TO STOP AND SPRAY THEM DOWN

LIGHT ON AIR BAG

LIGHT ON AIR BAG

, I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 15 BECAUSE MY BRAKES FAILED AND WAS HURT ACROSS MY CHEST. THE IMPACT WAS STRONG BECAUSE FOR A MOMENT I LOST TIME, BUT THE HOSPITAL DIDN'T GIVE ANY BRAIN SCANS. MY CHEST HURT SEVERELY FOR A MONTH AND I STILL FEEL PAIN WHEN I LIFT OR MOVE A CERTAIN WAY. ANYWAY I A...

, I WAS IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON DECEMBER 15 BECAUSE MY BRAKES FAILED AND WAS HURT ACROSS MY CHEST. THE IMPACT WAS STRONG BECAUSE FOR A MOMENT I LOST TIME, BUT THE HOSPITAL DIDN'T GIVE ANY BRAIN SCANS. MY CHEST HURT SEVERELY FOR A MONTH AND I STILL FEEL PAIN WHEN I LIFT OR MOVE A CERTAIN WAY. ANYWAY I A...

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED, WHICH CONTROLS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS. AS OF A MONTH AGO THERE WERE OVER 150 PEOPLE WAITING ON THIS PART IN CHRYSLER'S SYSTEM. CHRYSLER HAS NOW INFORMED ME THIS PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT BE MADE AGAIN, WHICH RENDERS MY TRUCK ONLY...

THE BODY CONTROL MODULE HAS FAILED, WHICH CONTROLS ALL THE INTERIOR LIGHTS AND THE HEADLIGHTS. AS OF A MONTH AGO THERE WERE OVER 150 PEOPLE WAITING ON THIS PART IN CHRYSLER'S SYSTEM. CHRYSLER HAS NOW INFORMED ME THIS PART IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE AND WILL NOT BE MADE AGAIN, WHICH RENDERS MY TRUCK ONLY...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR STEP BUMPER WAS CORRODED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE PORTION BAR FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR STEP BUMPER WAS CORRODED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE PORTION BAR FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR STEP BUMPER WAS CORRODED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE PORTION BAR FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE REAR STEP BUMPER WAS CORRODED. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE DRIVER'S SIDE PORTION BAR FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FA...

MY TRUCK WILL NOT GO INTO PARK ALL OTHER GEAR SELECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE BUT NO PARK. ADDITIONALLY I'M ABLE TO TURN THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION & TAKE THE KEY OUT. I PULLED INTO WORK & WAS UNABLE ONCE I PULLED INTO A PARKING PLACE TO PUT MY TRUCK INTO PARK. I ENDED UP HAVING TO STAY WITH MY VEHIC...

MY TRUCK WILL NOT GO INTO PARK ALL OTHER GEAR SELECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE BUT NO PARK. ADDITIONALLY I'M ABLE TO TURN THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION & TAKE THE KEY OUT. I PULLED INTO WORK & WAS UNABLE ONCE I PULLED INTO A PARKING PLACE TO PUT MY TRUCK INTO PARK. I ENDED UP HAVING TO STAY WITH MY VEHIC...

MY TRUCK WILL NOT GO INTO PARK ALL OTHER GEAR SELECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE BUT NO PARK. ADDITIONALLY I'M ABLE TO TURN THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION & TAKE THE KEY OUT. I PULLED INTO WORK & WAS UNABLE ONCE I PULLED INTO A PARKING PLACE TO PUT MY TRUCK INTO PARK. I ENDED UP HAVING TO STAY WITH MY VEHIC...

MY TRUCK WILL NOT GO INTO PARK ALL OTHER GEAR SELECTIONS ARE AVAILABLE BUT NO PARK. ADDITIONALLY I'M ABLE TO TURN THE KEY BACK TO THE OFF POSITION & TAKE THE KEY OUT. I PULLED INTO WORK & WAS UNABLE ONCE I PULLED INTO A PARKING PLACE TO PUT MY TRUCK INTO PARK. I ENDED UP HAVING TO STAY WITH MY VEHIC...

I BOUGHT THE SUBJECT PICKUP IN 2014, I FOUND AFTER DRIVING IT THAT THE ENGINE WOULD LOSE POWER, WOULDN'T IDLE SMOOTHLY, AND IT WOULD BACKFIRE THRU THE THROTTLE BODY ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION. THE PROBLEM WAS AND IS INTERMITTENT, IT SOMETIMES HAPPENS WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, MAKING ME TRYING TO PUL...

I BOUGHT THE SUBJECT PICKUP IN 2014, I FOUND AFTER DRIVING IT THAT THE ENGINE WOULD LOSE POWER, WOULDN'T IDLE SMOOTHLY, AND IT WOULD BACKFIRE THRU THE THROTTLE BODY ELECTRONIC FUEL INJECTION. THE PROBLEM WAS AND IS INTERMITTENT, IT SOMETIMES HAPPENS WHEN PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, MAKING ME TRYING TO PUL...

BOUGHT A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA BRAKES AREN'T STRONG ENOUGH TO DRIVE ON INTERSTATE OR IN CITY , WENT TO DODGE DARCARS DEALERSHIP IN MARYLAND THEY LOOKED AT THE TRUCK , SAID THIS IS FINE THIS IS THE WAY DODGE BRAKES ARE TERRIBLY WRONG . WENT TO REPAIR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES DODGE DON'T MAKE THE PARTS ...

BOUGHT A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA BRAKES AREN'T STRONG ENOUGH TO DRIVE ON INTERSTATE OR IN CITY , WENT TO DODGE DARCARS DEALERSHIP IN MARYLAND THEY LOOKED AT THE TRUCK , SAID THIS IS FINE THIS IS THE WAY DODGE BRAKES ARE TERRIBLY WRONG . WENT TO REPAIR THE EMERGENCY BRAKE CABLES DODGE DON'T MAKE THE PARTS ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT, WHEN PLACED IN PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO DISENGAGE FROM THE PARK POSITION. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT, WHEN PLACED IN PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD ROLL FORWARDS OR BACKWARDS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT CAUSED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO FLY OPEN. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG, SEVERAL BROKEN RIBS, AND BRUISES TO THE BODY. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A P...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH THAT CAUSED THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR TO FLY OPEN. THE CONTACT SUFFERED A BROKEN LEG, SEVERAL BROKEN RIBS, AND BRUISES TO THE BODY. THE PASSENGER SUFFERED A BROKEN ARM. MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS REQUIRED. A P...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE SHIFTER JAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO SHIFT THE GEAR FROM PARK TO DRIVE, THE SHIFTER JAMMED. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENLY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 115,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE V...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO ENGAGE THE EMERGENCY BRAKE IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM ROLLING AWAY. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE V...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2008 UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V555000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT TH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE VEHICLE WAS UNABLE TO BE SHIFTED OUT OF PARK. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED IN 2008 UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 07V555000 (POWER TRAIN), BUT TH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE BRAKE WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ME...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKES SEIZED WITHOUT THE BRAKE PEDAL BEING DEPRESSED. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHERE THE BRAKE WAS LOCATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ME...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND THERE WERE FRACTURES IN FRONT OF THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE ENTIRE SUBFRAME UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE WAS CORRODED AND THERE WERE FRACTURES IN FRONT OF THE SUBFRAME. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAI...

I WAS DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND THEN THEY WENT ALL THE WAY OUT AND THE DOME LIGHT AND KEYLESS ENTRY ISN'T WORKING. IT FINALLY WOULDN'T START AND SO WE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY, AND THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE NEXT DAY THE LIGHTS WERE OFF AGAIN. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE TRUCK WAS...

I WAS DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND THEN THEY WENT ALL THE WAY OUT AND THE DOME LIGHT AND KEYLESS ENTRY ISN'T WORKING. IT FINALLY WOULDN'T START AND SO WE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY, AND THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE NEXT DAY THE LIGHTS WERE OFF AGAIN. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE TRUCK WAS...

I WAS DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND THEN THEY WENT ALL THE WAY OUT AND THE DOME LIGHT AND KEYLESS ENTRY ISN'T WORKING. IT FINALLY WOULDN'T START AND SO WE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY, AND THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE NEXT DAY THE LIGHTS WERE OFF AGAIN. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE TRUCK WAS...

I WAS DRIVING AND THE LIGHTS STARTED FLASHING AND THEN THEY WENT ALL THE WAY OUT AND THE DOME LIGHT AND KEYLESS ENTRY ISN'T WORKING. IT FINALLY WOULDN'T START AND SO WE BOUGHT A NEW BATTERY, AND THE LIGHTS CAME ON AND THEN THE NEXT DAY THE LIGHTS WERE OFF AGAIN. THE BATTERY THAT WAS IN THE TRUCK WAS...

RACK AND PINION SEAL BUSTED WHILE DRIVING AT SOME POINT RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR

I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS EARLIER. I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT 60 MPH. NO MATTER WHAT I DID TO THE PEDAL, IT WAS STUCK AT 60 MPH. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. I WAS IN A RUNAWAY CAR ON A BUSY FREEWAY. I TRIED TO NEGOTIATE THE TRAFFIC FOR...

I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS EARLIER. I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT 60 MPH. NO MATTER WHAT I DID TO THE PEDAL, IT WAS STUCK AT 60 MPH. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. I WAS IN A RUNAWAY CAR ON A BUSY FREEWAY. I TRIED TO NEGOTIATE THE TRAFFIC FOR...

I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS EARLIER. I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT 60 MPH. NO MATTER WHAT I DID TO THE PEDAL, IT WAS STUCK AT 60 MPH. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. I WAS IN A RUNAWAY CAR ON A BUSY FREEWAY. I TRIED TO NEGOTIATE THE TRAFFIC FOR...

RACK AND PINION SEAL BUSTED WHILE DRIVING AT SOME POINT RESULTING IN LOSS OF POWER STEERING FLUID. *TR

I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS EARLIER. I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT 60 MPH. NO MATTER WHAT I DID TO THE PEDAL, IT WAS STUCK AT 60 MPH. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. I WAS IN A RUNAWAY CAR ON A BUSY FREEWAY. I TRIED TO NEGOTIATE THE TRAFFIC FOR...

I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS EARLIER. I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT 60 MPH. NO MATTER WHAT I DID TO THE PEDAL, IT WAS STUCK AT 60 MPH. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. I WAS IN A RUNAWAY CAR ON A BUSY FREEWAY. I TRIED TO NEGOTIATE THE TRAFFIC FOR...

I HAD JUST PURCHASED THE CAR 2 WEEKS EARLIER. I WAS ACCELERATING TO MERGE ONTO THE FREEWAY AND THE ACCELERATOR STUCK AT 60 MPH. NO MATTER WHAT I DID TO THE PEDAL, IT WAS STUCK AT 60 MPH. THE BRAKES WOULD NOT WORK EITHER. I WAS IN A RUNAWAY CAR ON A BUSY FREEWAY. I TRIED TO NEGOTIATE THE TRAFFIC FOR...

THE SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK POSITION. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER DUE TO THE RECALL FOR THAT SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITH THAT YEAR MODEL. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT IS VIN # RELATED PROBLEM (IT IS A SPECIFIC VIN NUMBERS THAT IT IS RELATED TO). I INFORMED THEM THAT I'M EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT SAME PROB...

THE SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK POSITION. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER DUE TO THE RECALL FOR THAT SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITH THAT YEAR MODEL. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT IS VIN # RELATED PROBLEM (IT IS A SPECIFIC VIN NUMBERS THAT IT IS RELATED TO). I INFORMED THEM THAT I'M EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT SAME PROB...

THE SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK POSITION. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER DUE TO THE RECALL FOR THAT SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITH THAT YEAR MODEL. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT IS VIN # RELATED PROBLEM (IT IS A SPECIFIC VIN NUMBERS THAT IT IS RELATED TO). I INFORMED THEM THAT I'M EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT SAME PROB...

THE SHIFTER WILL NOT MOVE FROM PARK POSITION. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER DUE TO THE RECALL FOR THAT SPECIFIC PROBLEM WITH THAT YEAR MODEL. THEY INFORMED ME THAT IT IS VIN # RELATED PROBLEM (IT IS A SPECIFIC VIN NUMBERS THAT IT IS RELATED TO). I INFORMED THEM THAT I'M EXPERIENCING THE SAME EXACT SAME PROB...

STEPPED ON BRAKE ON WET ROAD,ABS KICKED IN ON REAR AXLE AND TRUCK WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. ALMOST HAD A REAR END COLLISION. VERY DANGEROUS, HAVE SEEN A LOT OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT SAME THING. ALSO LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WITH HEADLIGHTS ON MOMENTARILY LEAVING YOU WITHOUT LIGHTS. *TR

STEPPED ON BRAKE ON WET ROAD,ABS KICKED IN ON REAR AXLE AND TRUCK WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. ALMOST HAD A REAR END COLLISION. VERY DANGEROUS, HAVE SEEN A LOT OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT SAME THING. ALSO LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WITH HEADLIGHTS ON MOMENTARILY LEAVING YOU WITHOUT LIGHTS. *TR

STEPPED ON BRAKE ON WET ROAD,ABS KICKED IN ON REAR AXLE AND TRUCK WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. ALMOST HAD A REAR END COLLISION. VERY DANGEROUS, HAVE SEEN A LOT OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT SAME THING. ALSO LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WITH HEADLIGHTS ON MOMENTARILY LEAVING YOU WITHOUT LIGHTS. *TR

STEPPED ON BRAKE ON WET ROAD,ABS KICKED IN ON REAR AXLE AND TRUCK WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN. ALMOST HAD A REAR END COLLISION. VERY DANGEROUS, HAVE SEEN A LOT OF OTHER COMPLAINTS ABOUT SAME THING. ALSO LOSE ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WITH HEADLIGHTS ON MOMENTARILY LEAVING YOU WITHOUT LIGHTS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL FRACTURED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN 90 DEGREES INTO THE RIGHT LANE AND CRASH. THE SPECIFICS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPOR...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE REAR END DIFFERENTIAL FRACTURED CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SPIN 90 DEGREES INTO THE RIGHT LANE AND CRASH. THE SPECIFICS OF THE CRASH WERE NOT AVAILABLE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND THERE WERE NO INJURIES REPOR...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT BRAKE LINE *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS. THE GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE AND THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND WERE LEAKING. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE HOSE. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT BRAKE LINE *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS. THE GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE AND THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND WERE LEAKING. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE HOSE. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT BRAKE LINE *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS. THE GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE AND THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND WERE LEAKING. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE HOSE. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT BRAKE LINE *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS. THE GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE AND THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND WERE LEAKING. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE HOSE. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT BRAKE LINE *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS. THE GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE AND THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND WERE LEAKING. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE HOSE. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA CONSUMER IS CONCERNED ABOUT BRAKE LINE *CN THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE WAS MANUFACTURED WITH INFERIOR MATERIALS. THE GAS TANK STRAPS BROKE AND THE TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE LINES HAD RUSTED AND WERE LEAKING. THE REPAIR SHOP REPLACED THE BRAKE LINE AND BRAKE HOSE. *JB

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF VEHICLE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. NO REDUNDANCY IN THE MECHANISM THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE. METAL CLIP THAT FITS IN THE CENTER BORE OF THE WHEEL IS THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE. IN THE CASE OF MY VEHICLE THE CLIP HAD RUSTED AND FAILED ALLOWING T...

SPARE TIRE FELL OFF VEHICLE WHILE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. NO REDUNDANCY IN THE MECHANISM THAT HOLDS THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE. METAL CLIP THAT FITS IN THE CENTER BORE OF THE WHEEL IS THE ONLY THING HOLDING THE SPARE TIRE IN PLACE. IN THE CASE OF MY VEHICLE THE CLIP HAD RUSTED AND FAILED ALLOWING T...

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER STUCK, BRAKE GOT HOT, SMOKE CAME OUT OF WHEEL WELL. *TR

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER STUCK, BRAKE GOT HOT, SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. HAD TO HAVE TRUCK TOWER TO DEALER. *TR

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE STUCK, BRAKE GOT HOT, SMOKE CAME OUT OF WHEEL WELL. *TR

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER STUCK, BRAKE GOT HOT, SMOKE CAME OUT OF WHEEL WELL. *TR

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE CALIPER STUCK, BRAKE GOT HOT, SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. HAD TO HAVE TRUCK TOWER TO DEALER. *TR

RIGHT FRONT BRAKE STUCK, BRAKE GOT HOT, SMOKE CAME OUT OF WHEEL WELL. *TR

MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 60K MILES, DON'T DRIVE A WHOLE BUNCH, BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW IN 2002. 2 TIMES I HAVE HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND BREAKS CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE BRAKES/CALIPER LOCKING UP. ONE INCIDENT WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 25 MPH, THE OTHER INCIDENT ON HIGHWAY AROUND 55 MPH. BETWEEN TOWING AND...

MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 60K MILES, DON'T DRIVE A WHOLE BUNCH, BOUGHT IT BRAND NEW IN 2002. 2 TIMES I HAVE HAD THE FRONT PASSENGER WHEEL AND BREAKS CATCH ON FIRE DUE TO THE BRAKES/CALIPER LOCKING UP. ONE INCIDENT WAS ONLY GOING ABOUT 25 MPH, THE OTHER INCIDENT ON HIGHWAY AROUND 55 MPH. BETWEEN TOWING AND...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CALIPERS SEIZED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ROTORS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CONTACT REPLACED THE CALIPERS HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 9/4...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, THE CALIPERS SEIZED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE ROTORS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE CONTACT REPLACED THE CALIPERS HIMSELF. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 44,000. UPDATED 9/4...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIME...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIME...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIME...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE RISING NEAR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO VEER TO THE RIGHT. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER FAILED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED NUMEROUS TIME...

WHILE I WAS TRAVELING UPHILL THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AS I WAS GOING OVER THE FREEWAY OVERPASS TO ENTER THE SOUTH BOUND FREEWAY ENTRANCE. I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND HAD JUST ENOUGH POWER TO ROLL DOWNHILL PAST THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE TO TURN ON A STREET TO ROLL TO A STOP JUST AS I TURNED THE C...

WHILE I WAS TRAVELING UPHILL THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AS I WAS GOING OVER THE FREEWAY OVERPASS TO ENTER THE SOUTH BOUND FREEWAY ENTRANCE. I LOST ALL POWER STEERING AND BRAKES AND HAD JUST ENOUGH POWER TO ROLL DOWNHILL PAST THE FREEWAY ENTRANCE TO TURN ON A STREET TO ROLL TO A STOP JUST AS I TURNED THE C...

I WAS PARKED IN A SPACE. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT IF PARK. I FELT THE PEDAL GO TO THE FLOOR AND HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. I PUT THE VEHICLE BACK IN PARK AN GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT THE NOISE WAS AND SAW FLUID DRIPPING FROM MY GAS TANK. AFTER FURTHER ...

I WAS PARKED IN A SPACE. I STARTED THE VEHICLE AND PUSHED THE BRAKE PEDAL TO TAKE THE VEHICLE OUT IF PARK. I FELT THE PEDAL GO TO THE FLOOR AND HEARD A NOISE UNDER THE VEHICLE. I PUT THE VEHICLE BACK IN PARK AN GOT OUT TO SEE WHAT THE NOISE WAS AND SAW FLUID DRIPPING FROM MY GAS TANK. AFTER FURTHER ...

16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK TO A SCHOOL FUNCTION, STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO MAKE THE TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE SCHOOL AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WENT TO GET THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE FRAME RAIL TO THE REAR AXLE HAD CORRODED THROUGH IN SEVERAL PLACES C...

16 YEAR OLD SON WAS DRIVING MY TRUCK TO A SCHOOL FUNCTION, STEPPED ON THE BRAKES TO MAKE THE TURN OFF THE HIGHWAY INTO THE SCHOOL AND BRAKE PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. I WENT TO GET THE VEHICLE AND THE BRAKE LINE THAT RUNS ALONG THE FRAME RAIL TO THE REAR AXLE HAD CORRODED THROUGH IN SEVERAL PLACES C...

BRAKE LINE TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED. LOST ALL BRAKE FUNCTIONS. LOCATION OF THE LEAK WAS NEXT TO THE GAS TANK. REPETITIVE PROBLEM WITH OTHER DODGE TRUCKS. LUCKY I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR NEEDED A SUDDEN STOP. *JS

BRAKE LINE TO THE LEFT REAR TIRE RUSTED OUT AND LEAKED. LOST ALL BRAKE FUNCTIONS. LOCATION OF THE LEAK WAS NEXT TO THE GAS TANK. REPETITIVE PROBLEM WITH OTHER DODGE TRUCKS. LUCKY I WAS GOING DOWN THE HIGHWAY OR NEEDED A SUDDEN STOP. *JS

I WAS TURNING LEFT ON TO WAX RD AT A RED LIGHT GOING UP HILL WHEN IT WAS RAINING THE TRUCK RIGHT REAR TIRE BROKE TRACTION PUT ME IN A FISHTAIL LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND FLIPPED THE TRUCK ON ITS TOP DAMAGED THE DRIVER SIDE BENT THE FRAME CAVED IN THE ROOF BUSTED MY WINDSHIELD I WAS PULLED O...

I WAS TURNING LEFT ON TO WAX RD AT A RED LIGHT GOING UP HILL WHEN IT WAS RAINING THE TRUCK RIGHT REAR TIRE BROKE TRACTION PUT ME IN A FISHTAIL LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND FLIPPED THE TRUCK ON ITS TOP DAMAGED THE DRIVER SIDE BENT THE FRAME CAVED IN THE ROOF BUSTED MY WINDSHIELD I WAS PULLED O...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLL OVER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE ...

I WAS TURNING LEFT ON TO WAX RD AT A RED LIGHT GOING UP HILL WHEN IT WAS RAINING THE TRUCK RIGHT REAR TIRE BROKE TRACTION PUT ME IN A FISHTAIL LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND FLIPPED THE TRUCK ON ITS TOP DAMAGED THE DRIVER SIDE BENT THE FRAME CAVED IN THE ROOF BUSTED MY WINDSHIELD I WAS PULLED O...

I WAS TURNING LEFT ON TO WAX RD AT A RED LIGHT GOING UP HILL WHEN IT WAS RAINING THE TRUCK RIGHT REAR TIRE BROKE TRACTION PUT ME IN A FISHTAIL LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND FLIPPED THE TRUCK ON ITS TOP DAMAGED THE DRIVER SIDE BENT THE FRAME CAVED IN THE ROOF BUSTED MY WINDSHIELD I WAS PULLED O...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE MAKING A LEFT TURN, THE THROTTLE BECAME STUCK AND CAUSED HIM TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND ROLL OVER. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE ...

BOTH CALIPER BOLTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SPIDLE OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD STRIPPED OUT CAUSING THE CALIPER TO MOVE OUT OF PLACE CAUSING STOPPING DIFFICULTY TO STOP AND DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER, RIM AND BRAKE PADS. *TR

BOTH CALIPER BOLTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT SPIDLE OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD STRIPPED OUT CAUSING THE CALIPER TO MOVE OUT OF PLACE CAUSING STOPPING DIFFICULTY TO STOP AND DAMAGE TO THE CALIPER, RIM AND BRAKE PADS. *TR

NO HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, FOB DOES NOT WORK AND SERVICE 4X4 LIGHT IS ON, RECALL ON CTM I WAS TOLD. *TR

NO HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, FOB DOES NOT WORK AND SERVICE 4X4 LIGHT IS ON, RECALL ON CTM I WAS TOLD. *TR

NO HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, FOB DOES NOT WORK AND SERVICE 4X4 LIGHT IS ON, RECALL ON CTM I WAS TOLD. *TR

NO HEADLIGHTS, PARKING LIGHTS, DASHBOARD/INSTRUMENT LIGHTS, FOB DOES NOT WORK AND SERVICE 4X4 LIGHT IS ON, RECALL ON CTM I WAS TOLD. *TR

THE LEFT REAR ORIGINAL GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S P265/70R16 TIRE ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD PICK-UP TRUCK HAS BELT SEPARATION. THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 17,685 MILES ON IT. THE TRUCK IS USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PRIMARILY AS A SPARE VEHICLE WHEN THE CAR IS BEING USED. I WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE DOT NUMBER....

THE LEFT REAR ORIGINAL GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S P265/70R16 TIRE ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD PICK-UP TRUCK HAS BELT SEPARATION. THE TRUCK HAS ONLY 17,685 MILES ON IT. THE TRUCK IS USED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR PRIMARILY AS A SPARE VEHICLE WHEN THE CAR IS BEING USED. I WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE DOT NUMBER....

HAVE HAD STEERING KNUCKLES REPLACED TWICE ON MY TRUCK BECAUSE THE CALIPER BOLTS STRIP OUT AND CAUSE MY TRUCK DO DIVE LEFT OR RIGHT UPON BRAKING. ALSO CAUSED BY BRAKE PAD RAILS WEARING TOO MUCK AND NOT LETTING THE CALIPERS MOVE THE BRAKE PADS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS MULTIPLE TIME...

HAVE HAD STEERING KNUCKLES REPLACED TWICE ON MY TRUCK BECAUSE THE CALIPER BOLTS STRIP OUT AND CAUSE MY TRUCK DO DIVE LEFT OR RIGHT UPON BRAKING. ALSO CAUSED BY BRAKE PAD RAILS WEARING TOO MUCK AND NOT LETTING THE CALIPERS MOVE THE BRAKE PADS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS MULTIPLE TIME...

HAVE HAD STEERING KNUCKLES REPLACED TWICE ON MY TRUCK BECAUSE THE CALIPER BOLTS STRIP OUT AND CAUSE MY TRUCK DO DIVE LEFT OR RIGHT UPON BRAKING. ALSO CAUSED BY BRAKE PAD RAILS WEARING TOO MUCK AND NOT LETTING THE CALIPERS MOVE THE BRAKE PADS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS MULTIPLE TIME...

HAVE HAD STEERING KNUCKLES REPLACED TWICE ON MY TRUCK BECAUSE THE CALIPER BOLTS STRIP OUT AND CAUSE MY TRUCK DO DIVE LEFT OR RIGHT UPON BRAKING. ALSO CAUSED BY BRAKE PAD RAILS WEARING TOO MUCK AND NOT LETTING THE CALIPERS MOVE THE BRAKE PADS TO APPLY THE BRAKES. ALMOST CAUSED ACCIDENTS MULTIPLE TIME...

THE "SECURITY LIGHT" ON DASH WAS FLASHING AND WHEN IT IS ON THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND DASH LIGHTS GOES DARK AND TURN SIGNALS/BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON. WHEN SECURITY LIGHT IS OFF THE HEADLIGHTS GOES ON THE DASH LIGHTS ARE ON AND TURN/BRAKES LIGHTS GOES OFF. THIS SECURITY LIGHT ( ON DASH) WILL FLASH ON A...

THE "SECURITY LIGHT" ON DASH WAS FLASHING AND WHEN IT IS ON THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND DASH LIGHTS GOES DARK AND TURN SIGNALS/BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON. WHEN SECURITY LIGHT IS OFF THE HEADLIGHTS GOES ON THE DASH LIGHTS ARE ON AND TURN/BRAKES LIGHTS GOES OFF. THIS SECURITY LIGHT ( ON DASH) WILL FLASH ON A...

THE "SECURITY LIGHT" ON DASH WAS FLASHING AND WHEN IT IS ON THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND DASH LIGHTS GOES DARK AND TURN SIGNALS/BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON. WHEN SECURITY LIGHT IS OFF THE HEADLIGHTS GOES ON THE DASH LIGHTS ARE ON AND TURN/BRAKES LIGHTS GOES OFF. THIS SECURITY LIGHT ( ON DASH) WILL FLASH ON A...

THE "SECURITY LIGHT" ON DASH WAS FLASHING AND WHEN IT IS ON THE HEADLIGHTS GO OFF AND DASH LIGHTS GOES DARK AND TURN SIGNALS/BRAKE LIGHTS COMES ON. WHEN SECURITY LIGHT IS OFF THE HEADLIGHTS GOES ON THE DASH LIGHTS ARE ON AND TURN/BRAKES LIGHTS GOES OFF. THIS SECURITY LIGHT ( ON DASH) WILL FLASH ON A...

THIS VEHICLE, 2002 DODGE DAKOTA, WAS DRIVEN DURING THE DAY FOR SOME MONTHS. IN OCTOBER, 2013 I STAYED OUT LATE AND AS I TURN THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, A FEW SECONDS AFTER ALL THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK NON STOP, EVEN ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT FAR FROM HOME, I HAD TO TURN ALL THE LI...

THIS VEHICLE, 2002 DODGE DAKOTA, WAS DRIVEN DURING THE DAY FOR SOME MONTHS. IN OCTOBER, 2013 I STAYED OUT LATE AND AS I TURN THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, A FEW SECONDS AFTER ALL THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK NON STOP, EVEN ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT FAR FROM HOME, I HAD TO TURN ALL THE LI...

THIS VEHICLE, 2002 DODGE DAKOTA, WAS DRIVEN DURING THE DAY FOR SOME MONTHS. IN OCTOBER, 2013 I STAYED OUT LATE AND AS I TURN THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, A FEW SECONDS AFTER ALL THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK NON STOP, EVEN ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT FAR FROM HOME, I HAD TO TURN ALL THE LI...

THIS VEHICLE, 2002 DODGE DAKOTA, WAS DRIVEN DURING THE DAY FOR SOME MONTHS. IN OCTOBER, 2013 I STAYED OUT LATE AND AS I TURN THE HEAD LIGHTS ON, A FEW SECONDS AFTER ALL THE LIGHTS STARTED TO BLINK NON STOP, EVEN ALL THE DASHBOARD LIGHTS. FORTUNATELY I WAS NOT FAR FROM HOME, I HAD TO TURN ALL THE LI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ROTORS, PADS, HOSES AND THE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE REC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO DECELERATE BUT THE BRAKES SEIZED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE ROTORS, PADS, HOSES AND THE CALIPERS WERE REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE REC...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE OVERHEATED AND SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND THE BRAKE PADS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE F...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKE OVERHEATED AND SEIZED WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT REPLACED THE FRONT ROTORS AND THE BRAKE PADS HOWEVER, THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE F...

TRAVELING THROUGH TOWN AT 20:30PM AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT THEN THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING FOR 1 TO 3 SECONDS BUT THEN WOULD SHUT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS AND DO IT AGAIN. THEN THE INTERIOR D...

TRAVELING THROUGH TOWN AT 20:30PM AT APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN THE HEADLIGHTS SHUT OFF COMPLETELY. I WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, BUT THEN THE HEADLIGHTS BEGAN FLASHING FOR 1 TO 3 SECONDS BUT THEN WOULD SHUT OFF FOR A FEW SECONDS AND DO IT AGAIN. THEN THE INTERIOR D...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKES AND UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE FAILURE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKES AND UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE FAILURE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKES AND UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE FAILURE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKES AND UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE FAILURE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKES AND UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE FAILURE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH BOTH FRONT TIRES LOCKED UP AND THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO MANEUVER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN REPLACED THE BRAKES AND UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE FAILURE ...

VEHICLE STARTS TO MISFIRE AT ANY RPM WILL NOT START,I AM A CERTIFIED TECH,COIL NEW,CRANK SENSOR NEW,VOLTAGE READING AT COIL 10.49V ON PCM SIDE GOOD BRIGHT PULSE AND CONSISTENT. IN 1977 DODGE WAS INFORMED NOT TO INSTALL ASD RELAY INSIDE COMPUTER HOUSING AND TO MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE TO REPLACEMENT. I HAV...

VEHICLE STARTS TO MISFIRE AT ANY RPM WILL NOT START,I AM A CERTIFIED TECH,COIL NEW,CRANK SENSOR NEW,VOLTAGE READING AT COIL 10.49V ON PCM SIDE GOOD BRIGHT PULSE AND CONSISTENT. IN 1977 DODGE WAS INFORMED NOT TO INSTALL ASD RELAY INSIDE COMPUTER HOUSING AND TO MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE TO REPLACEMENT. I HAV...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES SEIZED AND SMOKE WAS SEEN FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE TRAVELING 45 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES SEIZED AND SMOKE WAS SEEN FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION OR REPAIRS. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 105,000. *TR

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 24, NEAR CLARKSVILLE, TN, AT 2015 HOURS, MY HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A SPAN OF 15-20 SECONDS WITH NO LIGHTS, I HAD TO UNSAFELY PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER WHICH MY HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, FOR SPANS OF 1-3 SECO...

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 24, NEAR CLARKSVILLE, TN, AT 2015 HOURS, MY HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A SPAN OF 15-20 SECONDS WITH NO LIGHTS, I HAD TO UNSAFELY PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER WHICH MY HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, FOR SPANS OF 1-3 SECO...

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 24, NEAR CLARKSVILLE, TN, AT 2015 HOURS, MY HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A SPAN OF 15-20 SECONDS WITH NO LIGHTS, I HAD TO UNSAFELY PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER WHICH MY HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, FOR SPANS OF 1-3 SECO...

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 24, NEAR CLARKSVILLE, TN, AT 2015 HOURS, MY HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A SPAN OF 15-20 SECONDS WITH NO LIGHTS, I HAD TO UNSAFELY PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER WHICH MY HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, FOR SPANS OF 1-3 SECO...

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 24, NEAR CLARKSVILLE, TN, AT 2015 HOURS, MY HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A SPAN OF 15-20 SECONDS WITH NO LIGHTS, I HAD TO UNSAFELY PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER WHICH MY HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, FOR SPANS OF 1-3 SECO...

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE 24, NEAR CLARKSVILLE, TN, AT 2015 HOURS, MY HEADLIGHTS COMPLETELY SHUT OFF WHILE DRIVING. AFTER A SPAN OF 15-20 SECONDS WITH NO LIGHTS, I HAD TO UNSAFELY PULL OVER ON THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD. AFTER WHICH MY HEADLIGHTS BEGAN TO FLICKER ON AND OFF, FOR SPANS OF 1-3 SECO...

IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCKSYSTEM. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SHIFTING LEVER STICKS IN PARK. CANNOT SHIFT GEAR OUT OF PARK. *TR

IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCKSYSTEM. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SHIFTING LEVER STICKS IN PARK. CANNOT SHIFT GEAR OUT OF PARK. *TR

IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCKSYSTEM. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SHIFTING LEVER STICKS IN PARK. CANNOT SHIFT GEAR OUT OF PARK. *TR

IGNITION/PARK INTERLOCKSYSTEM. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. SHIFTING LEVER STICKS IN PARK. CANNOT SHIFT GEAR OUT OF PARK. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY INTO A BUSY STREET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RECOVER THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS IN...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER PARKING AND EXITING THE VEHICLE, THE VEHICLE ROLLED AWAY INTO A BUSY STREET. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RECOVER THE VEHICLE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC OR A DEALER. THE CONTACT WAS IN...

WHILE STOPPED PARKING AND TAKING VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR, BRAKES FAILED AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS A SPECIAL ORDER VEHICLE THAT INCLUDED 4 WHEEL ABS. AFTER BRAKES FAILED AND FLUID LEAKED OUT OF REAR BRAKE LINES NEITHER THE ABS OR "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHTS WERE INDICATED ON THE DASH CONTROL PANEL....

WHILE STOPPED PARKING AND TAKING VEHICLE OUT OF GEAR, BRAKES FAILED AND PEDAL WENT TO THE FLOOR. THIS IS A SPECIAL ORDER VEHICLE THAT INCLUDED 4 WHEEL ABS. AFTER BRAKES FAILED AND FLUID LEAKED OUT OF REAR BRAKE LINES NEITHER THE ABS OR "BRAKE" WARNING LIGHTS WERE INDICATED ON THE DASH CONTROL PANEL....

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK WHILE THE IGNITION KEY WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS ADVISE THE CONTACT THAT THE GEAR SHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO MOVE THE GEAR SHIFTER OUT OF PARK WHILE THE IGNITION KEY WAS REMOVED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIANS ADVISE THE CONTACT THAT THE GEAR SHIFT BLOCKER AND BRACKET ...

STEEL BRAKE LINE TO REAR WHEEL RUSTED AND LEAKED BRAKE FLUID OUT OF MASTER CYL. *TR

STEEL BRAKE LINE TO REAR WHEEL RUSTED AND LEAKED BRAKE FLUID OUT OF MASTER CYL. *TR

PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTROL ARM BROKE FREE LETTING THE WHEEL COME FREE FROM THE VEHICLE..... *TR

PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTROL ARM BROKE FREE LETTING THE WHEEL COME FREE FROM THE VEHICLE..... *TR

PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTROL ARM BROKE FREE LETTING THE WHEEL COME FREE FROM THE VEHICLE..... *TR

PULLING OUT OF DRIVEWAY AND THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTROL ARM BROKE FREE LETTING THE WHEEL COME FREE FROM THE VEHICLE..... *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE SEIZED UNINTENDEDLY AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TOWARD THE SAME DIRECTION. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICL...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 60 MPH, THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE BRAKE SEIZED UNINTENDEDLY AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TOWARD THE SAME DIRECTION. THE CONTACT MANEUVERED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, WHERE THE ENGINE WAS TURNED OFF. THE VEHICL...

ITS POOR QUALITY OF DODGE. THIS IS 1 OF COUNTLESS BRAKE PROBLEMS. IF I COULD AFFORD TO GET RID OF PICKUP I WOULD. APPLIED BRAKES AFTER COMING HOME FROM HOSPICE WHERE MY MOTHER IS WITH STAGE 3/4 BREAST CANCER. APPLIED BRAKES AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, LUCKY NO CARS INFRONT OF ME,ROLLED THOUGH LIGHT, PU...

ITS POOR QUALITY OF DODGE. THIS IS 1 OF COUNTLESS BRAKE PROBLEMS. IF I COULD AFFORD TO GET RID OF PICKUP I WOULD. APPLIED BRAKES AFTER COMING HOME FROM HOSPICE WHERE MY MOTHER IS WITH STAGE 3/4 BREAST CANCER. APPLIED BRAKES AT TRAFFIC LIGHT, LUCKY NO CARS INFRONT OF ME,ROLLED THOUGH LIGHT, PU...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND INTO DRIVE UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFT INTERLOCK WOULD ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION AND WAS UNABLE TO SHIFT OUT OF PARK AND INTO DRIVE UNTIL AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS. THE FAILURE RECURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO STATED THAT THE STEERING COLUMN SHIFT INTERLOCK WOULD ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED AND SWERVED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS THE BRAKES RETURNED TO NORMAL AND THE A...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED PRESSURE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL WHILE APPROACHING A STOP SIGN. THE BRAKES SEIZED AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED AND SWERVED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE AS THE BRAKES RETURNED TO NORMAL AND THE A...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKES OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, HOSES AND THE BRAKE LINES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKES OVERHEATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES FOR THE FAILURE. WHERE THE DEALER REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS, ROTORS, HOSES AND THE BRAKE LINES, BUT THE FAILURE WAS NOT CORRECTED. THE VEHI...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE HEARD A CLICKING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT NOTICED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000 (...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH HE HEARD A CLICKING SOUND NEAR THE FRONT SUSPENSION ON THE DRIVERS SIDE. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL MECHANIC WHO WAS UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT NOTICED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 04V596000 (...

TRAVELING SB ON US 13, I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. STRUCK 2 VEHICLES AT APPROX. 50 MPH, POINT OF IMPACT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT OF TRUCK. INSURANCE ADJUSTER TOTALED THE TRUCK, SO THE IMPACT WAS SURELY ENOUGH TO WARRANT DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS. THEY FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN A HEAD INJURY T...

TRAVELING SB ON US 13, I FELL ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL. STRUCK 2 VEHICLES AT APPROX. 50 MPH, POINT OF IMPACT DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT OF TRUCK. INSURANCE ADJUSTER TOTALED THE TRUCK, SO THE IMPACT WAS SURELY ENOUGH TO WARRANT DEPLOYMENT OF BOTH FRONT AIRBAGS. THEY FAILED TO DEPLOY, RESULTING IN A HEAD INJURY T...

TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVING LIKE SOMETHING WAS GRINDING AGAINST MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FOR A WEEK OR SO, I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT, IT HAD JUST BECOME AN ANNOYANCE. ID LOOK UNDER THE WHEEL AND EVERYTHING LOOKED OKAY AND IN SHAPE, NO DAMAGE WAS BEING DONE. THE OTHER DAY I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND HEAR...

TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVING LIKE SOMETHING WAS GRINDING AGAINST MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FOR A WEEK OR SO, I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT, IT HAD JUST BECOME AN ANNOYANCE. ID LOOK UNDER THE WHEEL AND EVERYTHING LOOKED OKAY AND IN SHAPE, NO DAMAGE WAS BEING DONE. THE OTHER DAY I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND HEAR...

TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVING LIKE SOMETHING WAS GRINDING AGAINST MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FOR A WEEK OR SO, I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT, IT HAD JUST BECOME AN ANNOYANCE. ID LOOK UNDER THE WHEEL AND EVERYTHING LOOKED OKAY AND IN SHAPE, NO DAMAGE WAS BEING DONE. THE OTHER DAY I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND HEAR...

TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVING LIKE SOMETHING WAS GRINDING AGAINST MY FRONT RIGHT WHEEL FOR A WEEK OR SO, I DIDN'T THINK ANYTHING OF IT, IT HAD JUST BECOME AN ANNOYANCE. ID LOOK UNDER THE WHEEL AND EVERYTHING LOOKED OKAY AND IN SHAPE, NO DAMAGE WAS BEING DONE. THE OTHER DAY I DROVE A SHORT DISTANCE AND HEAR...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE BRAKES SEIZED. LATER, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE HUB OF THE BRAKE HAD BURNED AND WAS AN ABNORMAL COLOR. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE F...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 35 MPH WHEN THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES, BUT THE BRAKES SEIZED. LATER, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE HUB OF THE BRAKE HAD BURNED AND WAS AN ABNORMAL COLOR. NEITHER THE DEALER NOR THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED IN REGARDS TO THE F...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE GETTING HOT AND SEIZING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE BRAKE PADS, SHOES, AND CALIPERS ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WERE GETTING HOT AND SEIZING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE BRAKE PADS, SHOES, AND CALIPERS ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A KNOCKING SOUND COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHENEVER THEY WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO JERK DURING THE FAILURES AND SMOKE WOULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANU...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A KNOCKING SOUND COULD BE HEARD COMING FROM THE BRAKES WHENEVER THEY WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WOULD ALSO JERK DURING THE FAILURES AND SMOKE WOULD BE SEEN COMING FROM THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE MANU...

BROUGHT 2002 DODGE DAKOTA INTO DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES SINCE MAY 2010 BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKES WERE SHUDDERING SO BAD WHEN BRAKING ON A HILL, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF THE R...

BROUGHT 2002 DODGE DAKOTA INTO DEALERSHIP A TOTAL OF 6 TIMES SINCE MAY 2010 BECAUSE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES. THE FIRST TIME THE BRAKES WERE SHUDDERING SO BAD WHEN BRAKING ON A HILL, IT WAS DIFFICULT TO HOLD THE STEERING WHEEL STRAIGHT. THE DEALERSHIP RECOMMENDED REPLACEMENT OF THE R...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CALIPER WAS REPLACED ONCE IN THE PAST BECAUSE IT WOULD FAIL TO RELEASE COMPLETELY AFTER THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, ALLOWING THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT. THE CALIPER WOULD NOT ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE BRAKE CALIPER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CALIPER WAS REPLACED ONCE IN THE PAST BECAUSE IT WOULD FAIL TO RELEASE COMPLETELY AFTER THE BRAKES WERE ENGAGED, ALLOWING THE BRAKES TO OVERHEAT. THE CALIPER WOULD NOT ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY LOCKED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY, UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND REMAINED OFF FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE BRA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES INTERMITTENTLY LOCKED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE BRAKES WOULD LOCK UNEXPECTEDLY, UNTIL THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED AND REMAINED OFF FOR AN UNDETERMINED AMOUNT OF TIME. OCCASIONALLY WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THE BRA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD DRAGGING NOISE. HE THEN DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE STRAPS THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE ONE FUEL STRAP. THE MANUFACT...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED A LOUD DRAGGING NOISE. HE THEN DISCOVERED THAT ONE OF THE STRAPS THAT HELD THE FUEL TANK WAS COMPLETELY CORRODED. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO REPLACED THE ONE FUEL STRAP. THE MANUFACT...

FRONT BRAKES SEIZED UP CAUSING THE PADS TO SMOLDER AND SMOKE. THIS IS THE LATEST INSTANCE. THE FIRST TIME, THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *TR

FRONT BRAKES SEIZED UP CAUSING THE PADS TO SMOLDER AND SMOKE. THIS IS THE LATEST INSTANCE. THE FIRST TIME, THE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS WERE REPLACED. *TR

REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED (LEAKED) DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. THE RUSTED PART OF LINE RUNS BETWEEN FUEL TANK AND INSIDE FRAME. LUCKILY THE LINE FAILED IN MY DRIVEWAY. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE IN THE VEHICLE EARLIER AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS! I HAVE BEEN READING ONLINE OF CASE AFTER CASE OF SI...

REAR BRAKE LINE FAILED (LEAKED) DUE TO RUST AND CORROSION. THE RUSTED PART OF LINE RUNS BETWEEN FUEL TANK AND INSIDE FRAME. LUCKILY THE LINE FAILED IN MY DRIVEWAY. MY WIFE AND DAUGHTER WERE IN THE VEHICLE EARLIER AND IT COULD HAVE BEEN DISASTROUS! I HAVE BEEN READING ONLINE OF CASE AFTER CASE OF SI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO LOCK WITHOUT WARNING WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING IN SPITE OF THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCU...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY BETWEEN 40-50 MPH, THE BRAKES BEGAN TO LOCK WITHOUT WARNING WHEN PRESSURE WAS APPLIED. THE CONTACT DROVE ONTO THE EMERGENCY LANE FOR A FEW MINUTES AND WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING IN SPITE OF THE BRAKE MALFUNCTION. THE FAILURE OCCU...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN HOT WEATHER, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD SMOKE WHEN THEY WERE NOT APPLIED. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAIT FOR THE BRAKES TO COOL DOWN IN ORDER FOR THE SMOKE TO GO DISA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS IN HOT WEATHER, HE NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD SMOKE WHEN THEY WERE NOT APPLIED. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND WAIT FOR THE BRAKES TO COOL DOWN IN ORDER FOR THE SMOKE TO GO DISA...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE ABNORMALLY LOCKED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND WAS LEFT PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BRAKE ABNORMALLY LOCKED WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SMOKE AND WAS LEFT PARKED FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER INSPECTED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. TH...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND BEGAN SMOKING. THE VEHICLE PULLED OVER UNTIL IT COOLED OFF AND THEN IT RELEASED ITSELF. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. HE CHANGED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HIMSELF. THE FAILURE CONTINU...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT BRAKE LOCKED UP AND BEGAN SMOKING. THE VEHICLE PULLED OVER UNTIL IT COOLED OFF AND THEN IT RELEASED ITSELF. HE WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE DRIVING. HE CHANGED THE FRONT BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS HIMSELF. THE FAILURE CONTINU...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ENTIRE VEHICLE HAD BEGUN TO PEEL ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEA...

FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP. TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 23000 MILES BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE A TRUCK THAT THE BRAKES LOCK UP TO THE POINT THAT I AM PULLED INTO THE OPPOSING LANES OR ONTO THE MEDIAN. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2002 AND HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE EVERY 5 OR 6 TIMES I USE THE TRUCK. THERE DOESN'T SEEM T...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE PAINT ON THE ENTIRE VEHICLE HAD BEGUN TO PEEL ABNORMALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC AND THEY ADVISED HER THAT THERE WAS NOT ENOUGH CLEAR COAT ON THE PAINT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEA...

FRONT BRAKES LOCK UP. TRUCK CURRENTLY HAS 23000 MILES BECAUSE I DO NOT WANT TO DRIVE A TRUCK THAT THE BRAKES LOCK UP TO THE POINT THAT I AM PULLED INTO THE OPPOSING LANES OR ONTO THE MEDIAN. HAS BEEN HAPPENING SINCE 2002 AND HAPPENS ABOUT ONCE EVERY 5 OR 6 TIMES I USE THE TRUCK. THERE DOESN'T SEEM T...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES CONTINUED TO LOCK, GRAB WHEN TRYING TO STOP AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO FAIL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT BRAKES CONTINUED TO LOCK, GRAB WHEN TRYING TO STOP AND THE BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED TO ILLUMINATE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER THREE TIMES FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING BUT THE DEALER INFORMED HIM THAT THERE WERE NO FAIL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACHED THE FREEZING MARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO START LEAVING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL BECAUSE IT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN WHEN IT WAS COLD OVERNIGHT. THE DEALER STATED ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN THE TEMPERATURE REACHED THE FREEZING MARK, THE VEHICLE WOULD NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK. THE CONTACT HAD TO START LEAVING THE VEHICLE IN NEUTRAL BECAUSE IT ALLOWED THE VEHICLE TO BE DRIVEN WHEN IT WAS COLD OVERNIGHT. THE DEALER STATED ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BLOWER FROM THE RESISTER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO INFORMED THE ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 50 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED A BURNING ODOR. THE CONTACT THEN NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM UNDER THE DASHBOARD AREA. THE CONTACT DISCONNECTED THE BLOWER FROM THE RESISTER. THE DEALER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE WHO INFORMED THE ...

I AM A OWNER OF A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIO...

I AM A OWNER OF A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES AND PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4), IF MOISTURE LEAKS INTO THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINT, EVACUATION OF THE LUBRICANT AND CORROSION OF THE JOINT MAY CAUSE THE JOINT TO WEAR OVER AN EXTENDED PERIO...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA V6 3.9L TRUCK. I JUST REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND WITH THAT, WATER HAS BEEN COMING DOWN INTO MY FLOOR OF PASSENGER SIDE OF TRUCK FROM HEATER CORE. THIS CAUSE MY MAIN WINDSHIELD WINDOW TO CLOG UP CAUSING MY INABILITY TO SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. I'VE NOW LEARNED THAT MANY DODG...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA V6 3.9L TRUCK. I JUST REPLACED THE WATER PUMP AND WITH THAT, WATER HAS BEEN COMING DOWN INTO MY FLOOR OF PASSENGER SIDE OF TRUCK FROM HEATER CORE. THIS CAUSE MY MAIN WINDSHIELD WINDOW TO CLOG UP CAUSING MY INABILITY TO SEE OUT OF WINDSHIELD. I'VE NOW LEARNED THAT MANY DODG...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE FRAME THAT HELD THE FRONT LEFT TIRE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN THEN DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED ...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH IN REVERSE, THE FRAME THAT HELD THE FRONT LEFT TIRE FRACTURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACTS PRIVATE MECHANIC AND THEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY SHOP. THE TECHNICIAN THEN DIAGNOSED THE VEHICLE AND ADVISED ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED; AS A RESULT, THE CALIPERS BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE BRAKE PAD CRACKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP SEVERAL TIME...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FRONT CALIPERS LOCKED UP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED; AS A RESULT, THE CALIPERS BEGAN TO SMOKE AND THE BRAKE PAD CRACKED. THERE WERE NO WARNING LIGHTS PRIOR TO THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP SEVERAL TIME...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER ADV...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS BRAKING FROM 60 MPH WHEN THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO STOP THE UNINTENDED ACCELERATION BY SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL AND TURNING OF THE IGNITION. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. THE MANUFACTURER ADV...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG BURNING RUBBER SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS A...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG BURNING RUBBER SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS A...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG BURNING RUBBER SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS A...

ONE FRONT BRAKE FAILED TO RELEASE RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE, DIFFICULT STEERING AND STOPPING. WILL REPLACE CALIPERS, PADS AND ROTORS. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG BURNING RUBBER SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS A...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG BURNING RUBBER SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS A...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB. WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED AND THE VEHICLE WOULD ONLY ACCELERATE AT A VERY LOW SPEED. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN EXTREMELY STRONG BURNING RUBBER SMELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSIS A...

ONE FRONT BRAKE FAILED TO RELEASE RESULTING IN EXCESSIVE HEAT AND SMOKE, DIFFICULT STEERING AND STOPPING. WILL REPLACE CALIPERS, PADS AND ROTORS. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR END SHACKLES HAD DETERIORATED FAILED. THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE CAUGHT IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND CLAIM FI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH THERE WAS A LOUD NOISE IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE REAR END SHACKLES HAD DETERIORATED FAILED. THE LEAF SPRINGS WERE CAUGHT IN THE BED OF THE TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN HOME AND PARKED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CALLED AND CLAIM FI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA RT. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT MOVE INTO PARK. HE MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. HE PARKED ON A INCLINE AND USED SOME BLOCKS TO SECURE THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE VEHICLE W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA RT. WHILE PARKING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT STATED THE SHIFTER WOULD NOT MOVE INTO PARK. HE MOVED THE GEAR SHIFT AS FAR AS IT WOULD GO AND ENGAGED THE EMERGENCY BRAKES. HE PARKED ON A INCLINE AND USED SOME BLOCKS TO SECURE THE VEHICLE FROM MOVING. THE VEHICLE W...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENTIRE FRAME HAD BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF RUST AND THE ENTIRE REAR BUMPER WAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THE ENTIRE FRAME HAD BEGAN TO SHOW SIGNS OF RUST AND THE ENTIRE REAR BUMPER WAS RUSTED THROUGH. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 110,000.

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAS LOW POWER AND DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY DOESN'T ALWAYS DOWN SHIFT WHEN I COME TO A FULL STOP & DOWN SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH GEAR TO THIRD ON ITS OWN. SEEMS TO BE MORE OFTEN WITH AGE OF VEHICLE. *TR

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAS LOW POWER AND DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY DOESN'T ALWAYS DOWN SHIFT WHEN I COME TO A FULL STOP & DOWN SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH GEAR TO THIRD ON ITS OWN. SEEMS TO BE MORE OFTEN WITH AGE OF VEHICLE. *TR

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAS LOW POWER AND DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY DOESN'T ALWAYS DOWN SHIFT WHEN I COME TO A FULL STOP & DOWN SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH GEAR TO THIRD ON ITS OWN. SEEMS TO BE MORE OFTEN WITH AGE OF VEHICLE. *TR

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAS LOW POWER AND DOESN'T SHIFT PROPERLY DOESN'T ALWAYS DOWN SHIFT WHEN I COME TO A FULL STOP & DOWN SHIFT OUT OF FOURTH GEAR TO THIRD ON ITS OWN. SEEMS TO BE MORE OFTEN WITH AGE OF VEHICLE. *TR

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE HAVING THE TIRES CHANGED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED AT THE UPPER BALL BEARING JOINTS AS THE VEHICLE WAS LOWERED WITH THE NEW TIRES INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUS...

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE HAVING THE TIRES CHANGED AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC, THE FRONT SUSPENSION COLLAPSED AT THE UPPER BALL BEARING JOINTS AS THE VEHICLE WAS LOWERED WITH THE NEW TIRES INSTALLED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO BE EXAMINED FOR THE CAUS...

WE HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND A 2007 DODGE CALIBER THAT BOTH HAVE SEVERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLES BOTH SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR APPLYING THE BRAKES. WE'VE TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED BUT CHRYSLER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. A MECHANIC TOLD US ITS OUR ROTORS B...

WE HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND A 2007 DODGE CALIBER THAT BOTH HAVE SEVERE FRONT END PROBLEMS. THE VEHICLES BOTH SHAKE UNCONTROLLABLY, ESPECIALLY WHEN HITTING A BUMP OR APPLYING THE BRAKES. WE'VE TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED BUT CHRYSLER SAYS THERE IS NOTHING WRONG. A MECHANIC TOLD US ITS OUR ROTORS B...

I HAD JUST FILLED THE GAS TANK IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK AND WAS DRIVING NORTH AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 93 IN NEW HAMPSHIRE THIS PAST FRIDAY WHEN THE STRAPS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE UNDER THE TRUCK BROKE AND THE GAS TANK LITERALLY FELL OFF THE TRUCK. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE ...

I HAD JUST FILLED THE GAS TANK IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK AND WAS DRIVING NORTH AT 70 MPH ON INTERSTATE 93 IN NEW HAMPSHIRE THIS PAST FRIDAY WHEN THE STRAPS HOLDING THE FUEL TANK IN PLACE UNDER THE TRUCK BROKE AND THE GAS TANK LITERALLY FELL OFF THE TRUCK. I PULLED OVER AND SAW THAT THE ...

THE PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM HAS BECOME INOPERATIVE. *TR

THE PARK SHIFT INTERLOCK SYSTEM HAS BECOME INOPERATIVE. *TR

DRIVING AT INTERSTATE SPEED, VEHICLE STARTED ABRUPTLY PULLING HARD TO THE LEFT. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES WERE HOT, AND I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE GREATER THAN NORMAL TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. LET THE TRUCK SIT UNTIL BRAKES COOLED OFF, AND THE PROBLEM DIDN'T RE-OCCUR EVEN AFTER TAKING IT TO THE ...

DRIVING AT INTERSTATE SPEED, VEHICLE STARTED ABRUPTLY PULLING HARD TO THE LEFT. I STOPPED THE VEHICLE, THE BRAKES WERE HOT, AND I NEEDED TO ACCELERATE GREATER THAN NORMAL TO GET THE CAR TO MOVE. LET THE TRUCK SIT UNTIL BRAKES COOLED OFF, AND THE PROBLEM DIDN'T RE-OCCUR EVEN AFTER TAKING IT TO THE ...

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 55 MILES PER HOUR I WAS THROWN TO THE LEFT PUSHED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRUCK SHOT RIGHT WHEN I GOT OUT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RED HOT AND SMOKING TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE HAD IT TOWED HOME WHERE IT STILL SITS I THANK GOD I WAS NOT KILLED OR HURT OR KILLED SOME ONE ELS...

WHILE DRIVING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 55 MILES PER HOUR I WAS THROWN TO THE LEFT PUSHED ON BRAKE PEDAL AND THE TRUCK SHOT RIGHT WHEN I GOT OUT THE FRONT ROTORS WERE RED HOT AND SMOKING TRUCK WOULD NOT MOVE HAD IT TOWED HOME WHERE IT STILL SITS I THANK GOD I WAS NOT KILLED OR HURT OR KILLED SOME ONE ELS...

MY WINDSHIELD IS BEING SCRATCHED BECAUSE OF DRY WIPER BLADES CONTACTING THE INITIAL DRY GLASS BEFORE THE WASHER PUMP ENGAGES, THEN THE BLADES WILL OSCILLATE ABOUT 6 TIMES BEFORE EVEN A DRIBBLE OF WATER WILL SHOW UP. THE LINES WERE PRESSURIZED AND JETTED BOTH WITH AIR AND WATER. THE DEALER TOLD ME T...

MY WINDSHIELD IS BEING SCRATCHED BECAUSE OF DRY WIPER BLADES CONTACTING THE INITIAL DRY GLASS BEFORE THE WASHER PUMP ENGAGES, THEN THE BLADES WILL OSCILLATE ABOUT 6 TIMES BEFORE EVEN A DRIBBLE OF WATER WILL SHOW UP. THE LINES WERE PRESSURIZED AND JETTED BOTH WITH AIR AND WATER. THE DEALER TOLD ME T...

MY WINDSHIELD IS BEING SCRATCHED BECAUSE OF DRY WIPER BLADES CONTACTING THE INITIAL DRY GLASS BEFORE THE WASHER PUMP ENGAGES, THEN THE BLADES WILL OSCILLATE ABOUT 6 TIMES BEFORE EVEN A DRIBBLE OF WATER WILL SHOW UP. THE LINES WERE PRESSURIZED AND JETTED BOTH WITH AIR AND WATER. THE DEALER TOLD ME T...

MY WINDSHIELD IS BEING SCRATCHED BECAUSE OF DRY WIPER BLADES CONTACTING THE INITIAL DRY GLASS BEFORE THE WASHER PUMP ENGAGES, THEN THE BLADES WILL OSCILLATE ABOUT 6 TIMES BEFORE EVEN A DRIBBLE OF WATER WILL SHOW UP. THE LINES WERE PRESSURIZED AND JETTED BOTH WITH AIR AND WATER. THE DEALER TOLD ME T...

MY WINDSHIELD IS BEING SCRATCHED BECAUSE OF DRY WIPER BLADES CONTACTING THE INITIAL DRY GLASS BEFORE THE WASHER PUMP ENGAGES, THEN THE BLADES WILL OSCILLATE ABOUT 6 TIMES BEFORE EVEN A DRIBBLE OF WATER WILL SHOW UP. THE LINES WERE PRESSURIZED AND JETTED BOTH WITH AIR AND WATER. THE DEALER TOLD ME T...

MY WINDSHIELD IS BEING SCRATCHED BECAUSE OF DRY WIPER BLADES CONTACTING THE INITIAL DRY GLASS BEFORE THE WASHER PUMP ENGAGES, THEN THE BLADES WILL OSCILLATE ABOUT 6 TIMES BEFORE EVEN A DRIBBLE OF WATER WILL SHOW UP. THE LINES WERE PRESSURIZED AND JETTED BOTH WITH AIR AND WATER. THE DEALER TOLD ME T...

HIT A TREE HEAD ON AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND I HIT THE TREE VERY HARD THE TRUCK IS UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

HIT A TREE HEAD ON AND THE AIRBAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND I HIT THE TREE VERY HARD THE TRUCK IS UNDRIVEABLE. *TR

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS,BRAKE LINES,BRAKE PADS,AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. BRAKES WERE BINDING UP AND WOULD NOT LET THE BRAKE PADS TO RELEASE. *TR

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS,BRAKE LINES,BRAKE PADS,AND ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED. BRAKES WERE BINDING UP AND WOULD NOT LET THE BRAKE PADS TO RELEASE. *TR

HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA WITH A 4.7 LITRE ENGINE ,ENGINE HAS SEVERE OIL SLUDGE WHICH CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ,THE FIRST TIME I NOTICE ENGINE RUNNING HOT,TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE REMOVED THE VALVE COVERS AND NOTICED SEVERE OIL SLUDGE ,PROCEEDED TO TAKE THE ENGINE ...

HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA WITH A 4.7 LITRE ENGINE ,ENGINE HAS SEVERE OIL SLUDGE WHICH CAUSE MY VEHICLE TO BREAK DOWN. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE ,THE FIRST TIME I NOTICE ENGINE RUNNING HOT,TOOK IT TO MY MECHANIC AND HE REMOVED THE VALVE COVERS AND NOTICED SEVERE OIL SLUDGE ,PROCEEDED TO TAKE THE ENGINE ...

AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN PANIC STOPPING AT HIGHER SPEEDS REAR WHEELS ABS WILL LOCK UP. AT 40MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND I HIT THE BRAKES AND REAR LOCKED UP, I LET OFF AND APPLIED/LOCKUP/SKID, LET OFF APPLIED/LOCKUP/SKID, LET OFF APPLIED/LOCKUP/SKID THEN STOP, LUCKY I HAD SU...

AT LOW SPEEDS OR WHEN PANIC STOPPING AT HIGHER SPEEDS REAR WHEELS ABS WILL LOCK UP. AT 40MPH APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION LIGHT TURNED YELLOW AND I HIT THE BRAKES AND REAR LOCKED UP, I LET OFF AND APPLIED/LOCKUP/SKID, LET OFF APPLIED/LOCKUP/SKID, LET OFF APPLIED/LOCKUP/SKID THEN STOP, LUCKY I HAD SU...

FAN QUIT WORKING. REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR AND FAN SPEED RESISTER DUE TO MELTING OF COMPONENTS. POSSIBLE FIRE RISK. *TR

FAN QUIT WORKING. REPLACED BLOWER MOTOR AND FAN SPEED RESISTER DUE TO MELTING OF COMPONENTS. POSSIBLE FIRE RISK. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER, 03V389000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND NOTIFIED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE NO RECALLS THAT WERE APPLICABLE TO HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. HE SPECULATED...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION LETTER FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER, 03V389000, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND NOTIFIED AN AUTHORIZED DEALER. THE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THERE NO RECALLS THAT WERE APPLICABLE TO HIS VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER. HE SPECULATED...

PAINT ON THE HOOD, ROOF AND FENDERS IS PEELING. *TR

PAINT ON THE HOOD, ROOF AND FENDERS IS PEELING. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH HE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. UPON IMPACT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT HE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS BACK, SHOULDER AND HIP ON THE LEFT SIDE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING INSPECTED BY AN I...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH HE CRASHED INTO A LIGHT POLE. UPON IMPACT THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. AS A RESULT HE SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HIS BACK, SHOULDER AND HIP ON THE LEFT SIDE. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY BEING INSPECTED BY AN I...

LOWER U JOINT IN THE STEERING SHAFT BREAKS. MINE LUCKLY BROKE IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. THE PART IS UNAVAILBLE AFTERMARKET. DEALER IS BACK ORDERD FOR WEEKS. I HAD TO DRIVE OVER 2 HOURS AWAY TO GET THE SHAFT AT THE CLOSEST DEALER. *TR

LOWER U JOINT IN THE STEERING SHAFT BREAKS. MINE LUCKLY BROKE IN MY DRIVEWAY BUT IT COULD HAVE BEEN BAD. THE PART IS UNAVAILBLE AFTERMARKET. DEALER IS BACK ORDERD FOR WEEKS. I HAD TO DRIVE OVER 2 HOURS AWAY TO GET THE SHAFT AT THE CLOSEST DEALER. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE STEERING COMPONENT ON HER VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING QUICKLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CV JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO SER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE STEERING COMPONENT ON HER VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING QUICKLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CV JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO SER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE STEERING COMPONENT ON HER VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING QUICKLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CV JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO SER...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT WAS EXPERIENCING ISSUES WITH THE STEERING COMPONENT ON HER VEHICLE. HE STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE WEARING QUICKLY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE BECAUSE THE CV JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT REFUSED TO SER...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING. LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH CALIPERS WILL NOT FULLY RELEASE AFTER MULTIPLE BRAKE APPLICATIONS RESULTING IN HEAT BUILD UP IN ROTORS, PADS & CALIPERS. THIS CAN BE REDUCED BY USING THE BRAKES LESS OR EXPEDITED BY USING THEM MORE. THE FAILURE OCCURS CONSISTENT...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE POWER TRAIN TRANSMISSION LINKAGE, WHICH HAS FAILED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT SOMETIMES TAKES MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES TO SH...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS STICKING. LEFT, RIGHT OR BOTH CALIPERS WILL NOT FULLY RELEASE AFTER MULTIPLE BRAKE APPLICATIONS RESULTING IN HEAT BUILD UP IN ROTORS, PADS & CALIPERS. THIS CAN BE REDUCED BY USING THE BRAKES LESS OR EXPEDITED BY USING THEM MORE. THE FAILURE OCCURS CONSISTENT...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SHIFT INTERLOCK WOULD NOT ALLOW HIM TO SHIFT INTO GEAR. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE POWER TRAIN TRANSMISSION LINKAGE, WHICH HAS FAILED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION. WHEN THIS OCCURS, IT SOMETIMES TAKES MORE THAN THIRTY MINUTES TO SH...

FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. OCCURRED ONCE, WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT L&R, ROTORS, CALIPERS, PADS, HOSES AND FLUID. *TR

FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. OCCURRED ONCE, WAS ABLE TO PULL TO SIDE OF ROAD WITHOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. HAD TO REPLACE FRONT L&R, ROTORS, CALIPERS, PADS, HOSES AND FLUID. *TR

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME, I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THEN I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND ALLOW THE BRAKES TO COOL DOWN. AT 60 DEGREES OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE, THIS TOOK ...

WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE, THE FRONT BRAKES LOCK ON. THIS HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 3 TIMES. THE MOST RECENT TIME, I WAS DRIVING 60 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY THEN I NOTICED A BURNING SMELL. THE ONLY SOLUTION IS TO PARK THE VEHICLE AND ALLOW THE BRAKES TO COOL DOWN. AT 60 DEGREES OUTDOOR TEMPERATURE, THIS TOOK ...

BOUGHT A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA NEW. TOOK IT BACK 3 TIMES FOR COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFTER PROBLEMS WITHIN DAYS OF IT JAMMING, COULD NOT GET IT OUT OF PARK,THEN IT WOULDN'T STAY IN PARK, MAKING A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN YOU TRY TO SHIFT THREW THE GEARS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT BACK, ANOTHER PROBLEM CAME UP CAUSED BUY...

BOUGHT A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA NEW. TOOK IT BACK 3 TIMES FOR COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFTER PROBLEMS WITHIN DAYS OF IT JAMMING, COULD NOT GET IT OUT OF PARK,THEN IT WOULDN'T STAY IN PARK, MAKING A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN YOU TRY TO SHIFT THREW THE GEARS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT BACK, ANOTHER PROBLEM CAME UP CAUSED BUY...

BOUGHT A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA NEW. TOOK IT BACK 3 TIMES FOR COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFTER PROBLEMS WITHIN DAYS OF IT JAMMING, COULD NOT GET IT OUT OF PARK,THEN IT WOULDN'T STAY IN PARK, MAKING A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN YOU TRY TO SHIFT THREW THE GEARS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT BACK, ANOTHER PROBLEM CAME UP CAUSED BUY...

BOUGHT A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA NEW. TOOK IT BACK 3 TIMES FOR COLUMN MOUNTED SHIFTER PROBLEMS WITHIN DAYS OF IT JAMMING, COULD NOT GET IT OUT OF PARK,THEN IT WOULDN'T STAY IN PARK, MAKING A CRUNCHING SOUND WHEN YOU TRY TO SHIFT THREW THE GEARS. EACH TIME I TOOK IT BACK, ANOTHER PROBLEM CAME UP CAUSED BUY...

LEFT FRONT BRAKE OVERHEATED, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT AND VERY POOR BRAKING. NEARLY HAD A BAD ACCIDENT AT AN INTERSECTION. LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAD SAME PROBLEM. WILL DO MY OWN MAINTENANCE WHEN I FOUND OUT THE TRUE FIX. *TR

LEFT FRONT BRAKE OVERHEATED, VEHICLE PULLS HARD TO THE LEFT AND VERY POOR BRAKING. NEARLY HAD A BAD ACCIDENT AT AN INTERSECTION. LOOKED ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND SEVERAL OTHER PEOPLE HAD SAME PROBLEM. WILL DO MY OWN MAINTENANCE WHEN I FOUND OUT THE TRUE FIX. *TR

LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF CONTROL MODULE BAD AND WAS RECALLED FOR 03 MODEL DAKOTAS BUT NOT 02 MODELS. DODGE DEALER SAYS 02 AND 03 ARE THE SAME. WHEN THE WHEN THE CENTRAL TIMING MODULE FAILS YOU HAVE NO LIGHTS OF ANY KIND. *TR

LIGHTS BLINK ON AND OFF CONTROL MODULE BAD AND WAS RECALLED FOR 03 MODEL DAKOTAS BUT NOT 02 MODELS. DODGE DEALER SAYS 02 AND 03 ARE THE SAME. WHEN THE WHEN THE CENTRAL TIMING MODULE FAILS YOU HAVE NO LIGHTS OF ANY KIND. *TR

THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON THE NEW VEHICLE. SINGLE OWNER/REPORTING COMPLAINT. HEATER BLOWER FAN HAS STOPPED WORKING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE BLOWER FAN ITSELF. THE NEXT TIME THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED AND CONSUMER REPLACED...

THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON THE NEW VEHICLE. SINGLE OWNER/REPORTING COMPLAINT. HEATER BLOWER FAN HAS STOPPED WORKING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE BLOWER FAN ITSELF. THE NEXT TIME THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED AND CONSUMER REPLACED...

THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON THE NEW VEHICLE. SINGLE OWNER/REPORTING COMPLAINT. HEATER BLOWER FAN HAS STOPPED WORKING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE BLOWER FAN ITSELF. THE NEXT TIME THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED AND CONSUMER REPLACED...

THIS HAS BEEN A RECURRING PROBLEM SINCE APPROXIMATELY 8,000 MILES ON THE NEW VEHICLE. SINGLE OWNER/REPORTING COMPLAINT. HEATER BLOWER FAN HAS STOPPED WORKING NUMEROUS TIMES. THE FIRST TIME THE DEALER REPLACED THE BLOWER FAN ITSELF. THE NEXT TIME THE BLOWER MOTOR RESISTOR FAILED AND CONSUMER REPLACED...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE WAS STRUCK HEAD-ON BY ANOTHER VEHICLE TRAVELING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH. THE CONTACT'S AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY AND THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA, LESS THAN 60,000 MILES, CORRODED POWER STEERING FLUID TUBING, CAUSING FLUID LOSS AND LACK OF NORMAL STEERING CONTROL. REPAIR PART NOT AVAILABLE FOR MORE THAN 5 WEEKS. HAS THERE BEEN A LOT OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURES FOR THESE AND SIMILAR VEHICLES? I HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE ...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA, LESS THAN 60,000 MILES, CORRODED POWER STEERING FLUID TUBING, CAUSING FLUID LOSS AND LACK OF NORMAL STEERING CONTROL. REPAIR PART NOT AVAILABLE FOR MORE THAN 5 WEEKS. HAS THERE BEEN A LOT OF POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAILURES FOR THESE AND SIMILAR VEHICLES? I HAVE PARKED THE VEHICLE ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE DAMAGES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WERE NO RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE DAMAGES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WERE NO RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE DAMAGES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WERE NO RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE HORN WAS INOPERATIVE. THE DEALER AND THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY WERE NOT LIABLE FOR THE DAMAGES BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NO LONGER UNDER WARRANTY. THERE WERE NO RECALLS PERTAINING TO THE FAILURE. IN ADDITION, THE AIR BAG ...

BOUGHT TRUCK NEW IN 2002. SINCE THEN, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT CALIPER HAS SEIZED UP AND LOCKED THAT BRAKE 4 TIMES. THE CALIPER SQUEEZES THE PAD AGAINST THE ROTOR CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO PULL HARD LEFT, THEN THE ROTOR OVERHEATS AND SMOKES. I PULL OVER BEFORE A FIRE STARTS. HAVE REPLACED CAL...

BOUGHT TRUCK NEW IN 2002. SINCE THEN, THE DRIVER'S SIDE FRONT CALIPER HAS SEIZED UP AND LOCKED THAT BRAKE 4 TIMES. THE CALIPER SQUEEZES THE PAD AGAINST THE ROTOR CAUSING THE STEERING WHEEL TO PULL HARD LEFT, THEN THE ROTOR OVERHEATS AND SMOKES. I PULL OVER BEFORE A FIRE STARTS. HAVE REPLACED CAL...

ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT BY FLICKERING A LOT THEN JUST SHUTTING OFF ALL THE WAY. THE FOLLOWING DAYS RANDOM THINGS WOULD START GOING OFF LIKE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING OFF, HORN HONKING, AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT ALL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION LEA...

ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT BY FLICKERING A LOT THEN JUST SHUTTING OFF ALL THE WAY. THE FOLLOWING DAYS RANDOM THINGS WOULD START GOING OFF LIKE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING OFF, HORN HONKING, AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT ALL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION LEA...

ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT BY FLICKERING A LOT THEN JUST SHUTTING OFF ALL THE WAY. THE FOLLOWING DAYS RANDOM THINGS WOULD START GOING OFF LIKE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING OFF, HORN HONKING, AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT ALL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION LEA...

ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT BY FLICKERING A LOT THEN JUST SHUTTING OFF ALL THE WAY. THE FOLLOWING DAYS RANDOM THINGS WOULD START GOING OFF LIKE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING OFF, HORN HONKING, AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT ALL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION LEA...

ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT BY FLICKERING A LOT THEN JUST SHUTTING OFF ALL THE WAY. THE FOLLOWING DAYS RANDOM THINGS WOULD START GOING OFF LIKE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING OFF, HORN HONKING, AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT ALL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION LEA...

ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA THE HEADLIGHTS STOPPED WORKING AT NIGHT BY FLICKERING A LOT THEN JUST SHUTTING OFF ALL THE WAY. THE FOLLOWING DAYS RANDOM THINGS WOULD START GOING OFF LIKE WINDSHIELD WIPERS GOING OFF, HORN HONKING, AND SOMETIMES THE LIGHTS WOULD NOT SHUT OFF AT ALL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION LEA...

DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT HAS ABOUT HALF AN INCH FREE TRAVEL FORWARD AND BACKWARD. THIS GIVES YOU THE FEELING WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL THE SEAT MAY GO ALL THE WAY BACK AND PREVENT THE ABILITY TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE AND POSSIBLY SEVERE BODILY I...

DRIVER SIDE POWER SEAT HAS ABOUT HALF AN INCH FREE TRAVEL FORWARD AND BACKWARD. THIS GIVES YOU THE FEELING WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL THE SEAT MAY GO ALL THE WAY BACK AND PREVENT THE ABILITY TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND POSSIBLY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO ANOTHER AUTOMOBILE AND POSSIBLY SEVERE BODILY I...

WENT TO THE STORE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DID NOT HOLD HAD TO APPLY PARKING BRAKE. GOT HOME AND TRUCK LOCKED IN PARK. THREE DAYS LATER THE TRUCK WOULD NOT LOCK IN PARK AND HAS NOT LOCKED IN PARK SINCE. CHECKED THE SHIFTING MECHANISMS AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH ANY PARTS. TRIED TO ADJUST SH...

WENT TO THE STORE AND PUT THE VEHICLE IN PARK IT DID NOT HOLD HAD TO APPLY PARKING BRAKE. GOT HOME AND TRUCK LOCKED IN PARK. THREE DAYS LATER THE TRUCK WOULD NOT LOCK IN PARK AND HAS NOT LOCKED IN PARK SINCE. CHECKED THE SHIFTING MECHANISMS AND THERE WAS NO PROBLEM WITH ANY PARTS. TRIED TO ADJUST SH...

SINCE I'VE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, ABOUT SIX MONTHS INTO DRIVING IT, I BEGAN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH THE CONTROL ARMS & BALL JOINTS. I'VE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER(BIG VALLEY DODGE) AT LEAST 10 TIMES(@75.00 A VISIT) FOR THEM TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS/CONTROL ARM. NOW IT'S NO LON...

SINCE I'VE PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE, ABOUT SIX MONTHS INTO DRIVING IT, I BEGAN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH THE CONTROL ARMS & BALL JOINTS. I'VE HAD IT BACK TO THE DEALER(BIG VALLEY DODGE) AT LEAST 10 TIMES(@75.00 A VISIT) FOR THEM TO REPAIR/REPLACE THE BALL JOINTS/CONTROL ARM. NOW IT'S NO LON...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE VEHICLE HAS CENTERLINE WHEELS, MODEL TOMAHAWK SERIES-ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO TURN LEFT, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL EXPLODED. THERE WAS MASSIVE AIR LOSS FROM THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE VEHICLE HAS CENTERLINE WHEELS, MODEL TOMAHAWK SERIES-ESCAPE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 15 MPH AND PROCEEDING TO TURN LEFT, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL EXPLODED. THERE WAS MASSIVE AIR LOSS FROM THE WHEEL. THE CONTACT PULLED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE STREET WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE GEAR SHIFTER AUTOMATICALLY MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS STATIONED BEHIND THE MOVING VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO MOVE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED ON THE STREET WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF, THE GEAR SHIFTER AUTOMATICALLY MOVED OUT OF THE PARK POSITION INTO REVERSE. THE VEHICLE ROLLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT WAS STATIONED BEHIND THE MOVING VEHICLE, BUT WAS ABLE TO MOVE...

JUNE OF 2006, MY FIFTEEN YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA LISTENING TO THE RADIO. MY WIFE HEARD A CRASH AND WHEN WE RAN OUT TO INVESTIGATE, THE TRUCK WAS DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. WHAT KEPT THE TRUCK FROM FLIPPING OVER WAS THAT IT SLAMMED INTO A TREE FROM THE REAR AND WAS PINNED. POLICE, E...

JUNE OF 2006, MY FIFTEEN YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA LISTENING TO THE RADIO. MY WIFE HEARD A CRASH AND WHEN WE RAN OUT TO INVESTIGATE, THE TRUCK WAS DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. WHAT KEPT THE TRUCK FROM FLIPPING OVER WAS THAT IT SLAMMED INTO A TREE FROM THE REAR AND WAS PINNED. POLICE, E...

JUNE OF 2006, MY FIFTEEN YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA LISTENING TO THE RADIO. MY WIFE HEARD A CRASH AND WHEN WE RAN OUT TO INVESTIGATE, THE TRUCK WAS DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. WHAT KEPT THE TRUCK FROM FLIPPING OVER WAS THAT IT SLAMMED INTO A TREE FROM THE REAR AND WAS PINNED. POLICE, E...

JUNE OF 2006, MY FIFTEEN YEAR OLD SON WAS SITTING IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA LISTENING TO THE RADIO. MY WIFE HEARD A CRASH AND WHEN WE RAN OUT TO INVESTIGATE, THE TRUCK WAS DOWN AN EMBANKMENT. WHAT KEPT THE TRUCK FROM FLIPPING OVER WAS THAT IT SLAMMED INTO A TREE FROM THE REAR AND WAS PINNED. POLICE, E...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT WOULD SPORADICALLY HEAR A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE ALIGNMENT AND TIRE ROTATION. UPON INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD SEVERE WEAR AND ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT WOULD SPORADICALLY HEAR A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE ALIGNMENT AND TIRE ROTATION. UPON INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD SEVERE WEAR AND ...

HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/DAKOTA/2002/BRAKES/BRAKE_CYLINDER_LOCK-UP.SHTML JUST VIEW THE WEB SITE ABOVE. THE BRAKES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA LOCK-UP AND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND OUT THAT THIS IS OCCURRING ON MANY...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT WOULD SPORADICALLY HEAR A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE ALIGNMENT AND TIRE ROTATION. UPON INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD SEVERE WEAR AND ...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNKNOWN SPEED, THE CONTACT WOULD SPORADICALLY HEAR A LOUD SQUEAKING NOISE. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR A ROUTINE ALIGNMENT AND TIRE ROTATION. UPON INSPECTION, A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD SEVERE WEAR AND ...

HTTP://WWW.CARCOMPLAINTS.COM/DODGE/DAKOTA/2002/BRAKES/BRAKE_CYLINDER_LOCK-UP.SHTML JUST VIEW THE WEB SITE ABOVE. THE BRAKES ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA LOCK-UP AND A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF SMOKE CAME OUT OF THE WHEEL WELL. I WAS SURPRISED TO FIND OUT THAT THIS IS OCCURRING ON MANY...

TRUCK OPERATING NORMAL UNTIL BRAKING AT INTERSECTION. TRUCK THEN PULLED VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT UPON BRAKING. SMELLED AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM FRONT OF TRUCK. UPON STOPPING HAD SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT WHEEL/ROTOR. GOT TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE WAS IMMINENT...

GOING DOWN A SLIGHT GRADE AND FRONT LEFT BRAKE LOCKED UP SLIGHTLY PULLING ME TO THE LEFT, WITH NOWHERE TO PULL OFF I HAD TO GO A MILE OR MORE TO GET STOPPED, THE ROTOR WAS VERY HOT AND HAD TO WAIT CLOSE TO AN HOUR BEFORE THEY BROKE OFF, CHANGED BRAKES SANDED ROTORS AT ANGLE AND ALMOST DID IT AGAIN. ...

TRUCK OPERATING NORMAL UNTIL BRAKING AT INTERSECTION. TRUCK THEN PULLED VIOLENTLY TO THE RIGHT UPON BRAKING. SMELLED AND NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM FRONT OF TRUCK. UPON STOPPING HAD SMOKE COMING FROM PASSENGER-SIDE FRONT WHEEL/ROTOR. GOT TO THE POINT WHERE I WAS CONCERNED THAT A FIRE WAS IMMINENT...

GOING DOWN A SLIGHT GRADE AND FRONT LEFT BRAKE LOCKED UP SLIGHTLY PULLING ME TO THE LEFT, WITH NOWHERE TO PULL OFF I HAD TO GO A MILE OR MORE TO GET STOPPED, THE ROTOR WAS VERY HOT AND HAD TO WAIT CLOSE TO AN HOUR BEFORE THEY BROKE OFF, CHANGED BRAKES SANDED ROTORS AT ANGLE AND ALMOST DID IT AGAIN. ...

.. FRONT PASSENGER BRAKE SEIZED. OCCURRED DURING HIGH TRAFFIC TIME WITH ALONG WITH PULL TO RIGHT/COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT..CAME CLEAR THE NEXT MORNING/ OCCURRED AGAIN 1 MO. LATER.. I REPLACED BRAKE HOSE ,CALIPER ,ROTOR AND BRAKE PAD, ONLY BEEN ABOUT 3 DAYS SINCE REPLACING. *TR

HEADLIGHTS WERE FLICKERING ON AND OFF RAPIDLY, ALONG WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS. TODAY THEY DO NOT WORK. IF LIGHTS WERE TO HAVE GONE OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INCIDENT. NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM YET. *TR

.. FRONT PASSENGER BRAKE SEIZED. OCCURRED DURING HIGH TRAFFIC TIME WITH ALONG WITH PULL TO RIGHT/COULD CAUSE ACCIDENT..CAME CLEAR THE NEXT MORNING/ OCCURRED AGAIN 1 MO. LATER.. I REPLACED BRAKE HOSE ,CALIPER ,ROTOR AND BRAKE PAD, ONLY BEEN ABOUT 3 DAYS SINCE REPLACING. *TR

HEADLIGHTS WERE FLICKERING ON AND OFF RAPIDLY, ALONG WITH INTERIOR LIGHTS AND TAILLIGHTS. TODAY THEY DO NOT WORK. IF LIGHTS WERE TO HAVE GONE OUT WHILE I WAS DRIVING AT NIGHT COULD HAVE CAUSED SERIOUS INCIDENT. NO SOLUTION TO PROBLEM YET. *TR

FRONT WHEELS (BRAKES) LOCKED UP ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR

FRONT WHEELS (BRAKES) LOCKED UP ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA FOR NO APPARENT REASON. *TR

2002 DODGE DAKOTA WITH A RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND DOOR LOCKS WORKED FINE BEFORE IT WAS PUT INTO THE SHOP TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. SHE STATES THAT NOW THEY ONLY WORK SPORADICALLY. *KB RECALL # 07V555000. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA WITH A RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND DOOR LOCKS WORKED FINE BEFORE IT WAS PUT INTO THE SHOP TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. SHE STATES THAT NOW THEY ONLY WORK SPORADICALLY. *KB RECALL # 07V555000. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA WITH A RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND DOOR LOCKS WORKED FINE BEFORE IT WAS PUT INTO THE SHOP TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. SHE STATES THAT NOW THEY ONLY WORK SPORADICALLY. *KB RECALL # 07V555000. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA WITH A RECALL. CONSUMER STATES THAT THE HEADLIGHTS AND DOOR LOCKS WORKED FINE BEFORE IT WAS PUT INTO THE SHOP TO HAVE THE RECALL PERFORMED. SHE STATES THAT NOW THEY ONLY WORK SPORADICALLY. *KB RECALL # 07V555000. *JB

IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES. I WOULD HIT MY BRAKES, AND THEY WOULD BE SOLID, I WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN,IF I RELEASE THEM AND HIT THEM AGAIN,THEN THY WOULD STOP. BY THAT TIME I WOULD BE HALF THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I CALLED CHRYSLER, BUT THEY SEEM TO CARE. *TR

IT HAPPENED A FEW TIMES. I WOULD HIT MY BRAKES, AND THEY WOULD BE SOLID, I WOULD NOT SLOW DOWN,IF I RELEASE THEM AND HIT THEM AGAIN,THEN THY WOULD STOP. BY THAT TIME I WOULD BE HALF THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. I CALLED CHRYSLER, BUT THEY SEEM TO CARE. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT BLACKED OUT. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT, CLIPPED A TELEPHONE POLE, AND DROPPED DOWN 15 FEET INTO A CREEK. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND COLLAPSED. HE W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. MOMENTS LATER, THE CONTACT FOUND THE VEHICLE PARKED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REC...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE CONTACT BLACKED OUT. THE VEHICLE VEERED TO THE LEFT, CLIPPED A TELEPHONE POLE, AND DROPPED DOWN 15 FEET INTO A CREEK. THE DRIVER SIDE AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT CLIMBED OUT OF THE WINDOW AND COLLAPSED. HE W...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY WITH THE KEY REMOVED FROM THE IGNITION. MOMENTS LATER, THE CONTACT FOUND THE VEHICLE PARKED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD. THE REAR BUMPER WAS DAMAGED. THE INSURANCE COMPANY IS INVESTIGATING THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT REC...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NON-SLIP PAD FOR THE CLUTCH PEDAL HAS WORN DOWN TO THE METAL CLUTCH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH PAD, BUT THE DEALER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING THE CORRECT PAD TO FIT HIS CLUTCH PEDAL. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN TO T...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE NON-SLIP PAD FOR THE CLUTCH PEDAL HAS WORN DOWN TO THE METAL CLUTCH. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO REPLACE THE CLUTCH PAD, BUT THE DEALER IS HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING THE CORRECT PAD TO FIT HIS CLUTCH PEDAL. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN TO T...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED WHILE PARKED. THE CRASH DAMAGED THE REAR BUMPER AND TAILGATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNTIL SHE NOTIFIED HER INSURANCE COMPANY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID N...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER VEHICLE ROLLED OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AND CRASHED WHILE PARKED. THE CRASH DAMAGED THE REAR BUMPER AND TAILGATE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE UNTIL SHE NOTIFIED HER INSURANCE COMPANY. NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID N...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, BUT REMAINED STUCK WHEN IN LOW GEAR. HE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE IN REVERSE AND THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY THE DOOR AND KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE BEG...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO MOVE THE VEHICLE, BUT REMAINED STUCK WHEN IN LOW GEAR. HE PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO PARK AND EXITED THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIVE IN REVERSE AND THE CONTACT WAS STRUCK BY THE DOOR AND KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. THE VEHICLE BEG...

IN THE SPRING 2006 MY DODGE DAKOTA POPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND FUEL PUMPS. I TRIED TO STOP THE TRUCK BUT ENDED UP GETTING KNOCKED OFF MY FEET AND IN DOING SO I GRABBED THE STEERING WHEEL AND FELL CAUSING THE TRUCK TO RUN OVER BOTH OF MY LEGS. I WAS TREATED AT...

IN THE SPRING 2006 MY DODGE DAKOTA POPPED OUT OF GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS TOWARDS ONCOMING TRAFFIC AND FUEL PUMPS. I TRIED TO STOP THE TRUCK BUT ENDED UP GETTING KNOCKED OFF MY FEET AND IN DOING SO I GRABBED THE STEERING WHEEL AND FELL CAUSING THE TRUCK TO RUN OVER BOTH OF MY LEGS. I WAS TREATED AT...

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT TO REPAIR A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD THIS REPAIR DONE IN 2004 AND WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED BACK IN 2004 HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. HE PARKED THE VEHICLE, REMOVED THE KEY...

CONSUMER REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT TO REPAIR A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. CONSUMER STATED THAT HE HAD THIS REPAIR DONE IN 2004 AND WOULD LIKE REIMBURSEMENT FOR THE REPAIR. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED BACK IN 2004 HE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS DESCRIBED IN THE RECALL. HE PARKED THE VEHICLE, REMOVED THE KEY...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP OUT OF PARK AND ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAITED FOR A RECALL NOTICE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER TO THE MANUFA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD JUMP OUT OF PARK AND ROLL BACKWARDS. THE CONTACT DID NOT TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND WAITED FOR A RECALL NOTICE; HOWEVER, THEY STATED THAT NO RECALL WAS ISSUED. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN THE NUMBER TO THE MANUFA...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE OR AFTER THE VEHICLE BECOMES COLD, THE GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK FOR 30-40 MINUTES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY, THE G...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDS TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT IS DEPRESSED, BUT DOES NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE OR AFTER THE VEHICLE BECOMES COLD, THE GEAR WILL NOT SHIFT OUT OF PARK FOR 30-40 MINUTES. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 35-40 MPH, THE ENGINE LIGHT REMAINED ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT DROVE TO THE DEALER AND THEY REPLACED THE BATTERY, THE G...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE PEDAL EXTENDS TO THE FLOOR WHEN IT IS DEPRESSED, BUT DOES NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 81,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 79,000.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STOP AND THEN DRASTICALLY JERKED FORWARD. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. IN ADDITION, WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGN, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE BRAKES, THE VEHICLE ATTEMPTED TO STOP AND THEN DRASTICALLY JERKED FORWARD. THE CONTACT PLACED THE VEHICLE INTO NEUTRAL. IN ADDITION, WHILE APPROACHING A TRAFFIC SIGN, THE VEHICLE JERKED FORWARD AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICL...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEATER FAN RESISTORS MELTED AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE HEATER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER FURTHER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEATER FAN RESISTORS MELTED AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE HEATER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER FURTHER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEATER FAN RESISTORS MELTED AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE HEATER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER FURTHER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE HEATER STOPPED WORKING IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE HEATER FAN RESISTORS MELTED AND THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTED TO THE HEATER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DEALER FURTHER STATED THAT THIS WAS A COMMON FAI...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE CLEANING OUT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE DRIVE GEAR SHIFT WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT OWNS THREE OTHER DODGE DAKOTA'S AND NONE OF THEM HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE CLEANING OUT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE DRIVE GEAR SHIFT WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT OWNS THREE OTHER DODGE DAKOTA'S AND NONE OF THEM HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE CLEANING OUT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE DRIVE GEAR SHIFT WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT OWNS THREE OTHER DODGE DAKOTA'S AND NONE OF THEM HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE CLEANING OUT THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO MOVE THE DRIVE GEAR SHIFT WITHOUT THE KEY IN THE IGNITION. THE CONTACT OWNS THREE OTHER DODGE DAKOTA'S AND NONE OF THEM HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS TYPE OF FAILURE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 40...

BRAKE PROBLEMS WHICH I BELIEVE ARE RELATED TO ABS SYSTEM ON 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING PACKAGE. I AM RUNNING THE THIRD SET OF DISC BRAKE ROTORS ON THE FRONT AND SECOND SET OF DRUMS ON THE REAR WITH JUST OVER 97,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON THIS TRUCK. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW ...

BRAKE PROBLEMS WHICH I BELIEVE ARE RELATED TO ABS SYSTEM ON 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH FACTORY INSTALLED TOWING PACKAGE. I AM RUNNING THE THIRD SET OF DISC BRAKE ROTORS ON THE FRONT AND SECOND SET OF DRUMS ON THE REAR WITH JUST OVER 97,000 ORIGINAL MILES ON THIS TRUCK. I BOUGHT THE VEHICLE NEW ...

FUEL MILEAGE 02 DAKOTA 4X4 3.9 LV-6 GETS 15 MPG. I HAD A 96 AND 99 DAKOTA 4X4'S ORDERED NEW AS WELL WITH SAME ENGINE, TIRES, AND DRIVE TRAIN RATIO AS THE 02 THAT GOT 21 MPG. I KNOW OF A 99 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 4.0 L WITH SAME TIRES AND DRIVE TRAIN RATIO GETS 21 MPG. WHY DOESN'T THE 02 GET BETTER...

FUEL MILEAGE 02 DAKOTA 4X4 3.9 LV-6 GETS 15 MPG. I HAD A 96 AND 99 DAKOTA 4X4'S ORDERED NEW AS WELL WITH SAME ENGINE, TIRES, AND DRIVE TRAIN RATIO AS THE 02 THAT GOT 21 MPG. I KNOW OF A 99 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE WITH 4.0 L WITH SAME TIRES AND DRIVE TRAIN RATIO GETS 21 MPG. WHY DOESN'T THE 02 GET BETTER...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. IT SEEMS THAT THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #04V596000 ONLY COVERED FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) VEHICLES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM EXIST ON TWO-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES ALSO. MY VEHICLE HAS 84,000 MILES AND BOTH BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACING. THE REPLACEMENT PART I...

REAR DIFF IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA UPPER BALL JOINT FAILURE. IT SEEMS THAT THE RECALL UNDER NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID #04V596000 ONLY COVERED FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) VEHICLES BUT THE SAME PROBLEM EXIST ON TWO-WHEEL DRIVE VEHICLES ALSO. MY VEHICLE HAS 84,000 MILES AND BOTH BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACING. THE REPLACEMENT PART I...

REAR DIFF IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA FAILED AND ALMOST CAUSED ME TO GET IN A HEAD ON COLLISION. *JB

AFTER ONLY 5 YEARS AND LESS THAN 22,000 MILES, THE FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES FROM THE FRAME TO THE CALIPER FAILED FROM INTENSE RUSTING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD. AVOIDANCE OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF LUCK. THE INTENSE RUST RATE IN THE FORWARD WHEEL WELL ALSO CAUSED BRAKE PAD...

AFTER ONLY 5 YEARS AND LESS THAN 22,000 MILES, THE FRONT HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES FROM THE FRAME TO THE CALIPER FAILED FROM INTENSE RUSTING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON THE ROAD. AVOIDANCE OF A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WAS ONLY A MATTER OF LUCK. THE INTENSE RUST RATE IN THE FORWARD WHEEL WELL ALSO CAUSED BRAKE PAD...

DRIVER SIDE BRAKES FROZE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON A VEHICLE THAT ONLY HAS 24,460 MILES ON IT

DRIVER SIDE BRAKES FROZE WHILE DRIVING. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED ON A VEHICLE THAT ONLY HAS 24,460 MILES ON IT

FRONT ROTORS REPLACED AT 35K (SEE ODI #10200119). ONLY 8 MONTHS LATER, AT 46,295 MILES BRAKES STARTED PULSING AGAIN. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THEY INDICATED THE ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. TECHNICIAN ALSO SUGGESTED CLEAN AND ADJUST THE REAR BRAKES. TOTAL COST WAS $137. *TR

"PULSING" VIBRATION IN FRONT END WHILE BRAKING. DEALER INDICATED THE FRONT ROTORS WERE "WARPED AND PITTED" AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 35,552 MILES ON IT, BUT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF TIME LIMIT. DEALER DID NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. COST OF REPLACEMENT $165.00. *TR

RATTLING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END AND PULSING BRAKES WHEN STOPPING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE FRONT BRAKES WERE MAKING THE NOISE. REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE OVER AND OVER AGAIN. IN JULY 06, THE ROTORS HAD TO BE R...

CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES. IN JULY 06, ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH ONLY 35,552 MILES ON THE TRUCK (SEE ODI #10200119). IN MARCH 07, THE NEW ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED AT 44,6295 MILES (SEE OD #10200122). IN MAY 07, VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END RETURNED AND THERE WAS A STRANGE RATTLING N...

CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES. HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AT 35,552 MILES (SEE ODI #10200119), HAD TO TURN THOSE ROTORS AT 46,295 MILES (SEE ODI #10200122), HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AT 50, 230 MILES (SEE ODI #10200127), HAD TO REPLACE FRONT LEFT CALIPERS AT 51,116 MILES (SEE ODI #10200129)...

CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES. HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AT 35,552 MILES (SEE ODI #10200119), HAD TO TURN THOSE ROTORS AT 46,295 MILES (SEE ODI #10200122), HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AT 50, 230 MILES (SEE ODI #10200127), HAD TO REPLACE FRONT LEFT CALIPERS AT 51,116 MILES (SEE ODI #10200129)...

FRONT ROTORS REPLACED AT 35K (SEE ODI #10200119). ONLY 8 MONTHS LATER, AT 46,295 MILES BRAKES STARTED PULSING AGAIN. TOOK THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE SAME DEALER. THEY INDICATED THE ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED. TECHNICIAN ALSO SUGGESTED CLEAN AND ADJUST THE REAR BRAKES. TOTAL COST WAS $137. *TR

"PULSING" VIBRATION IN FRONT END WHILE BRAKING. DEALER INDICATED THE FRONT ROTORS WERE "WARPED AND PITTED" AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. VEHICLE ONLY HAD 35,552 MILES ON IT, BUT IT WAS OUT OF WARRANTY BECAUSE OF TIME LIMIT. DEALER DID NOT COVER UNDER WARRANTY. COST OF REPLACEMENT $165.00. *TR

RATTLING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END AND PULSING BRAKES WHEN STOPPING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. TECHNICIAN INDICATED THE FRONT BRAKES WERE MAKING THE NOISE. REPLACED THE FRONT BRAKES. I'VE HAD PROBLEMS WITH THE FRONT BRAKES ON THIS VEHICLE OVER AND OVER AGAIN. IN JULY 06, THE ROTORS HAD TO BE R...

CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES. IN JULY 06, ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED WITH ONLY 35,552 MILES ON THE TRUCK (SEE ODI #10200119). IN MARCH 07, THE NEW ROTORS HAD TO BE TURNED AT 44,6295 MILES (SEE OD #10200122). IN MAY 07, VIBRATIONS IN THE FRONT END RETURNED AND THERE WAS A STRANGE RATTLING N...

CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES. HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AT 35,552 MILES (SEE ODI #10200119), HAD TO TURN THOSE ROTORS AT 46,295 MILES (SEE ODI #10200122), HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AT 50, 230 MILES (SEE ODI #10200127), HAD TO REPLACE FRONT LEFT CALIPERS AT 51,116 MILES (SEE ODI #10200129)...

CONTINUED PROBLEMS WITH FRONT BRAKES. HAD TO REPLACE THE ROTORS AT 35,552 MILES (SEE ODI #10200119), HAD TO TURN THOSE ROTORS AT 46,295 MILES (SEE ODI #10200122), HAD TO REPLACE FRONT BRAKES AT 50, 230 MILES (SEE ODI #10200127), HAD TO REPLACE FRONT LEFT CALIPERS AT 51,116 MILES (SEE ODI #10200129)...

PURCHASE 02 DODGE DAKOTA REPORT BRAKES 3 TIME DODGE FOUND NOW PROBLEMS . BRAKES,CRASH NO INJURIES,ALSO @40K MILES INTAKE LEAK,WATER PUMP @36 DODGE WILL NOT HELP WITH ANY REPAIR COST THEY SAY ITS OUT SIDE OF WARRANTY. *JB

PURCHASE 02 DODGE DAKOTA REPORT BRAKES 3 TIME DODGE FOUND NOW PROBLEMS . BRAKES,CRASH NO INJURIES,ALSO @40K MILES INTAKE LEAK,WATER PUMP @36 DODGE WILL NOT HELP WITH ANY REPAIR COST THEY SAY ITS OUT SIDE OF WARRANTY. *JB

PURCHASE 02 DODGE DAKOTA REPORT BRAKES 3 TIME DODGE FOUND NOW PROBLEMS . BRAKES,CRASH NO INJURIES,ALSO @40K MILES INTAKE LEAK,WATER PUMP @36 DODGE WILL NOT HELP WITH ANY REPAIR COST THEY SAY ITS OUT SIDE OF WARRANTY. *JB

PURCHASE 02 DODGE DAKOTA REPORT BRAKES 3 TIME DODGE FOUND NOW PROBLEMS . BRAKES,CRASH NO INJURIES,ALSO @40K MILES INTAKE LEAK,WATER PUMP @36 DODGE WILL NOT HELP WITH ANY REPAIR COST THEY SAY ITS OUT SIDE OF WARRANTY. *JB

THE 9.25? LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL IN OUR 2002 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB FAILED AFTER COMPONENTS OF THE DIFFERENTIAL DISINTEGRATED AT 75,000 MILES. PICTURES AVAILABLE. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IF A VERY SLIGHT NOISE HAD NOT DEVELOPED DURING PARKING LOT TURNS. A QUIC...

THE 9.25? LIMITED-SLIP DIFFERENTIAL IN OUR 2002 DODGE DAKOTA CREW CAB FAILED AFTER COMPONENTS OF THE DIFFERENTIAL DISINTEGRATED AT 75,000 MILES. PICTURES AVAILABLE. THIS FAILURE COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A CATASTROPHIC FAILURE IF A VERY SLIGHT NOISE HAD NOT DEVELOPED DURING PARKING LOT TURNS. A QUIC...

EARLIER IN THE WEEK THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE WORKING ON AND OFF. TWO DAYS LATER HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF AND MAKING A CLICKING SOUND BEFORE THEY WENT OUT COMPLETELY. INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. LUCKILY, I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HOME AND THERE WAS STILL ENOUGH TWILIGHT TO MAK...

EARLIER IN THE WEEK THE POWER DOOR LOCKS WERE WORKING ON AND OFF. TWO DAYS LATER HEADLIGHTS STARTED FLASHING ON AND OFF AND MAKING A CLICKING SOUND BEFORE THEY WENT OUT COMPLETELY. INTERIOR LIGHTS ARE ALSO NOT WORKING. LUCKILY, I WAS CLOSE ENOUGH TO HOME AND THERE WAS STILL ENOUGH TWILIGHT TO MAK...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ON THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR CONDITION WAS ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONDENSATION LINE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF AUGUST 9, 2007, THE DE...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT NOTICED WATER ON THE FLOORBOARD OF THE VEHICLE WHEN THE AIR CONDITION WAS ACTIVATED. THE FAILURE WAS NOTICED WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE CONDENSATION LINE WAS CRACKED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. AS OF AUGUST 9, 2007, THE DE...

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND WOULD NOT RESTART, LEAVING ME STRANDED IN 50 MPH TRAFFIC. UPON RESEARCHING VARIOUS DODGE DAKOTA SITES ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS EXPENSIVE AND TIME CONSUMING TO FIX. *TR

WHILE TRAVELING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS, VEHICLE LOST ALL POWER AND WOULD NOT RESTART, LEAVING ME STRANDED IN 50 MPH TRAFFIC. UPON RESEARCHING VARIOUS DODGE DAKOTA SITES ON THE INTERNET, THIS SEEMS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT IS EXPENSIVE AND TIME CONSUMING TO FIX. *TR

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND VALVES FAILED AND THAT THE CLUTCH AND VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER THE FOLLOWING DAY. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE TRANSMISSION AND VALVES FAILED AND THAT THE CLUTCH AND VALVES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. T...

BOUGHT 2002 SLT QUAD CAB DAKOTA NEW FROM DEALERSHIP. FIRST EXPERIENCED TRUCK STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON ROADWAYS (VERY DANGEROUS!), WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. SOMETIMES, IT WOULD ALSO STALL IF PUT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE FROM A PARKED POSITION. HAD TRUCK TOWED AT LEAST TW...

BOUGHT 2002 SLT QUAD CAB DAKOTA NEW FROM DEALERSHIP. FIRST EXPERIENCED TRUCK STALLING WHILE DRIVING ON ROADWAYS (VERY DANGEROUS!), WITHOUT WARNING AND WITHOUT CHECK ENGINE LIGHT COMING ON. SOMETIMES, IT WOULD ALSO STALL IF PUT INTO DRIVE/REVERSE FROM A PARKED POSITION. HAD TRUCK TOWED AT LEAST TW...

UPON THE RETURN OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB FROM DEALER SERVICE, I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE A SPOT OF GRAY SPRAY PAINT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER FENDER. THINKING THAT SOMEONE HAD ACCIDENTALLY OVERSPRAYED SOMETHING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NEARBY, I 'LET IT GO'. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER, I NOTICED THAT ...

UPON THE RETURN OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB FROM DEALER SERVICE, I NOTICED WHAT LOOKED LIKE A SPOT OF GRAY SPRAY PAINT ON THE FRONT PASSENGER FENDER. THINKING THAT SOMEONE HAD ACCIDENTALLY OVERSPRAYED SOMETHING WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS NEARBY, I 'LET IT GO'. ABOUT TWO WEEKS LATER, I NOTICED THAT ...

BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES WOULD NOT APPLY AND CONSEQUENTLY RAN THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION AT 50 MPH BARELY AVOIDING CROSSING TRAFFIC AND STOPPED TRAFFIC. FOUND MISSING CALIPER PAD. REPLACED ALL PADS ON FRONT AND TURNED THE ROTORS. ALSO REPLACED THE REAR CYLINDER SEALS. 1 WEEK LATER RIGHT FRONT BRAK...

BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES WOULD NOT APPLY AND CONSEQUENTLY RAN THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION AT 50 MPH BARELY AVOIDING CROSSING TRAFFIC AND STOPPED TRAFFIC. FOUND MISSING CALIPER PAD. REPLACED ALL PADS ON FRONT AND TURNED THE ROTORS. ALSO REPLACED THE REAR CYLINDER SEALS. 1 WEEK LATER RIGHT FRONT BRAK...

BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES WOULD NOT APPLY AND CONSEQUENTLY RAN THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION AT 50 MPH BARELY AVOIDING CROSSING TRAFFIC AND STOPPED TRAFFIC. FOUND MISSING CALIPER PAD. REPLACED ALL PADS ON FRONT AND TURNED THE ROTORS. ALSO REPLACED THE REAR CYLINDER SEALS. 1 WEEK LATER RIGHT FRONT BRAK...

BRAKE FAILURE. BRAKES WOULD NOT APPLY AND CONSEQUENTLY RAN THROUGH A BUSY INTERSECTION AT 50 MPH BARELY AVOIDING CROSSING TRAFFIC AND STOPPED TRAFFIC. FOUND MISSING CALIPER PAD. REPLACED ALL PADS ON FRONT AND TURNED THE ROTORS. ALSO REPLACED THE REAR CYLINDER SEALS. 1 WEEK LATER RIGHT FRONT BRAK...

FRONT BRAKE CALIBER LOCKED UP. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. *JB

FRONT BRAKE CALIBER LOCKED UP. STOP AND GO TRAFFIC AND BRAKES LOCKED UP. *JB

THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE APPLIED WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. AFTER REPLACING THE RIGHT CALIPERS, ROTOR (WARPED FROM HEAT), AND BRAKE HOSE, 12 MILES AWAY, THE LEFT CALIPER LOCKED UP. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUES BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE APPL...

I EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MANY OTHER 2002 DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS IN WHICH THE LIGHTS STOP WORKING OR BEGIN TO FLASH WITHOUT WARNING. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE PARKING LAMPS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND COURTESY LAMPS FLICKER ON AND OFF. THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SEEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLASHING PART OF TH...

I EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MANY OTHER 2002 DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS IN WHICH THE LIGHTS STOP WORKING OR BEGIN TO FLASH WITHOUT WARNING. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE PARKING LAMPS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND COURTESY LAMPS FLICKER ON AND OFF. THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SEEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLASHING PART OF TH...

THE FRONT RIGHT BRAKE CALIPERS LOCKED UP ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING THE BRAKES TO BE APPLIED WITHOUT PRESSING ON THE BRAKES. AFTER REPLACING THE RIGHT CALIPERS, ROTOR (WARPED FROM HEAT), AND BRAKE HOSE, 12 MILES AWAY, THE LEFT CALIPER LOCKED UP. THIS IS A HUGE SAFETY ISSUES BECAUSE THE BRAKES ARE APPL...

I EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MANY OTHER 2002 DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS IN WHICH THE LIGHTS STOP WORKING OR BEGIN TO FLASH WITHOUT WARNING. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE PARKING LAMPS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND COURTESY LAMPS FLICKER ON AND OFF. THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SEEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLASHING PART OF TH...

I EXPERIENCED THE SAME FAILURE AS MANY OTHER 2002 DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS IN WHICH THE LIGHTS STOP WORKING OR BEGIN TO FLASH WITHOUT WARNING. IN THIS INSTANCE, THE PARKING LAMPS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND COURTESY LAMPS FLICKER ON AND OFF. THE HEADLIGHTS ONLY SEEM TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FLASHING PART OF TH...

A PART INSIDE THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILED; THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN THREE YEARS THAT THIS PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE HEATING SYSTEM TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT WORK. PART WAS REPLACED AGAIN; SERVICE COMPANY SAYS THAT THIS PART FAILS OFTEN. THE PART NUMBER IS 5174618-AA DESCRIBED AS A RESI...

A PART INSIDE THE HEATING SYSTEM FAILED; THIS IS THE SECOND TIME IN THREE YEARS THAT THIS PART HAS BEEN REPLACED. THE HEATING SYSTEM TO DEFROST THE WINDSHIELD WILL NOT WORK. PART WAS REPLACED AGAIN; SERVICE COMPANY SAYS THAT THIS PART FAILS OFTEN. THE PART NUMBER IS 5174618-AA DESCRIBED AS A RESI...

THE BALL JOINTS ON THE DAKOTA SERIES P/U ARE A CHRONIC PROBLEM. I BOUGHT AN '02 DAKOTA 4X4 WITH 70K AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED NOISE AND A LOOSE FEELING FROM THE FRONT END. I VERIFIED THE BALL JOINT RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED. WHEN I WENT TO HAVE IT ALIGNED, I LEARNED THAT ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JOINTS ...

THE BALL JOINTS ON THE DAKOTA SERIES P/U ARE A CHRONIC PROBLEM. I BOUGHT AN '02 DAKOTA 4X4 WITH 70K AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED NOISE AND A LOOSE FEELING FROM THE FRONT END. I VERIFIED THE BALL JOINT RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED. WHEN I WENT TO HAVE IT ALIGNED, I LEARNED THAT ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JOINTS ...

THE BALL JOINTS ON THE DAKOTA SERIES P/U ARE A CHRONIC PROBLEM. I BOUGHT AN '02 DAKOTA 4X4 WITH 70K AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED NOISE AND A LOOSE FEELING FROM THE FRONT END. I VERIFIED THE BALL JOINT RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED. WHEN I WENT TO HAVE IT ALIGNED, I LEARNED THAT ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JOINTS ...

THE BALL JOINTS ON THE DAKOTA SERIES P/U ARE A CHRONIC PROBLEM. I BOUGHT AN '02 DAKOTA 4X4 WITH 70K AND IMMEDIATELY NOTICED NOISE AND A LOOSE FEELING FROM THE FRONT END. I VERIFIED THE BALL JOINT RECALL HAD BEEN COMPLETED. WHEN I WENT TO HAVE IT ALIGNED, I LEARNED THAT ALL FOUR OF MY BALL JOINTS ...

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS TOOK OVER. THE BRAKES SQUEAKED AND DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONTACT TOOK FOOT OFF THE PEDAL AND APPLIED THE BRAKE AGAIN. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE ABS FUSE AND THE BRAKES WORKED NORM...

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 DODGE DURANGO. WHEN THE CONTACT ENGAGED THE BRAKES AND THE ABS TOOK OVER. THE BRAKES SQUEAKED AND DID NOT IMMEDIATELY STOP THE VEHICLE UNLESS THE CONTACT TOOK FOOT OFF THE PEDAL AND APPLIED THE BRAKE AGAIN. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE ABS FUSE AND THE BRAKES WORKED NORM...

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2002 DODGE DAKOTA ON APPROXIMATELY DECEMBER 15, 2006; WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE HE STRUCK A CURB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES D...

TL* - THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING HIS 2002 DODGE DAKOTA ON APPROXIMATELY DECEMBER 15, 2006; WHILE TRAVELING AT 40 MPH, THE BRAKES FAILED AND TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER VEHICLE HE STRUCK A CURB. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ABS DOES NOT ENGAGE PROPERLY. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES D...

WHEN I DROVE OFF WITH MY PARKING BREAK SET IT SHEARED OFF THE GRADE 8 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE BRAKES TO THE AXLE. RESULTING IN THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY SPINNING AND TEARING OFF THE BRAKE LINES AND BREAKING THE BRAKE CABLE. I HAD NO REAR BRAKES OR EMERGENCY BRAKE. COST $1200.00 TO REPAIR. *NM

WHEN I DROVE OFF WITH MY PARKING BREAK SET IT SHEARED OFF THE GRADE 8 BOLTS THAT HOLD THE BRAKES TO THE AXLE. RESULTING IN THE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY SPINNING AND TEARING OFF THE BRAKE LINES AND BREAKING THE BRAKE CABLE. I HAD NO REAR BRAKES OR EMERGENCY BRAKE. COST $1200.00 TO REPAIR. *NM

I SET MY PARKING BRAKE. FORGOT IT WAS SET AND MOVED MY TRUCK THE BRAKE HELD TO THE POINT IT BROKE ALL 8 BOLTS HOLDING THE BACKING PLATES CAUSING THE ENTIRE BRAKE BACKING PLATE WHEEL CYLINDER, SHOES AND DRUM TO SPIN BREAKING THE BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE CABLE. RESULTING IN ON REAR BRAKES. THE COST TO RE...

UPPER BALL JOINTS WORN OUT AT 52,00 MILES. WENT FOR TIRE CHANGE AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND FOUND PROBLEM. HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT DID NOT COVER. AM WAITING FOR PART AT THE COST OF ABOUT $600.00 TO REPLACE. *NM

I SET MY PARKING BRAKE. FORGOT IT WAS SET AND MOVED MY TRUCK THE BRAKE HELD TO THE POINT IT BROKE ALL 8 BOLTS HOLDING THE BACKING PLATES CAUSING THE ENTIRE BRAKE BACKING PLATE WHEEL CYLINDER, SHOES AND DRUM TO SPIN BREAKING THE BRAKE LINES AND BRAKE CABLE. RESULTING IN ON REAR BRAKES. THE COST TO RE...

UPPER BALL JOINTS WORN OUT AT 52,00 MILES. WENT FOR TIRE CHANGE AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT AND FOUND PROBLEM. HAD EXTENDED WARRANTY BUT DID NOT COVER. AM WAITING FOR PART AT THE COST OF ABOUT $600.00 TO REPLACE. *NM

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA R...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS ON THE HIGHWAY IN RAINY WEATHER, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHERS FAILED TO OPERATE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP, WHO DETERMINED THE WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER MOTOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A NHTSA R...

FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN I WOULD FORGET TO TURN OFF MY HEADLIGHTS AFTER TAKING KEYS OUT. MY INSIDE LIGHT WOULD START TO BLINK ALSO MY WARNING FOR SEAT BELTS WASN'T WORKING. THE LAST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS WHAT ALARMED ME. I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK IN THE EARLY MORNING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. ...

FIRST NOTICED THE PROBLEM WHEN I WOULD FORGET TO TURN OFF MY HEADLIGHTS AFTER TAKING KEYS OUT. MY INSIDE LIGHT WOULD START TO BLINK ALSO MY WARNING FOR SEAT BELTS WASN'T WORKING. THE LAST THING THAT HAPPENED WAS WHAT ALARMED ME. I WAS TRAVELING TO WORK IN THE EARLY MORNING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON. ...

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN THE NORTHEAST I HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE INSTANCES WHERE THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT DISENGAGE OR REMAINED PARTIALLY ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING. FIRST FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES, MECHANIC FOUND CALIPERS TO OPERATE NORMALLY BUT REPLACED ALL PADS AND ROTOR...

UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS IN THE NORTHEAST I HAVE EXPERIENCED TWO SEPARATE INSTANCES WHERE THE FRONT BRAKES WOULD NOT DISENGAGE OR REMAINED PARTIALLY ENGAGED WHILE DRIVING. FIRST FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MILES, MECHANIC FOUND CALIPERS TO OPERATE NORMALLY BUT REPLACED ALL PADS AND ROTOR...

NO SINGLE INCIDENT. MANY ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS EVERY DAY. REPLACED ROTORS, CALIPERS, DRUMS, BRAKE SHOES AND REAR SENSOR. PROBLEM PERSISTS. *NM

NO SINGLE INCIDENT. MANY ABS BRAKING PROBLEMS EVERY DAY. REPLACED ROTORS, CALIPERS, DRUMS, BRAKE SHOES AND REAR SENSOR. PROBLEM PERSISTS. *NM

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

I HAVE HAD SEVERAL ALARMING FAILURES WITH MY DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. IT IS A 2002 V6 AUTO TRANSMISSION PW PL. I HAVE HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED BECAUSE OF THE RECALL, MY TRANSMISSION HAS FAILED (TWICE), MY FRONT HUBS & SPINDLES COMPLETELY DISINTEGRATED AND COULD HAVE KILLED MY FAMILY, MY WATER PUMP...

NO KNOWN EVENT OR INDICATION OF FAILURE OCCURRED PRIOR TO INCIDENT. HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, INTERMITTENT WIPERS ALL CEASED TO FUNCTION. THIS OCCURRED AT DAWN ON A RAINY DAY. HAD THIS OCCURRED DURING THE EVENING HOURS AN ACCIDENT MAY LIKELY HAV...

NO KNOWN EVENT OR INDICATION OF FAILURE OCCURRED PRIOR TO INCIDENT. HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, INTERMITTENT WIPERS ALL CEASED TO FUNCTION. THIS OCCURRED AT DAWN ON A RAINY DAY. HAD THIS OCCURRED DURING THE EVENING HOURS AN ACCIDENT MAY LIKELY HAV...

NO KNOWN EVENT OR INDICATION OF FAILURE OCCURRED PRIOR TO INCIDENT. HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, INTERMITTENT WIPERS ALL CEASED TO FUNCTION. THIS OCCURRED AT DAWN ON A RAINY DAY. HAD THIS OCCURRED DURING THE EVENING HOURS AN ACCIDENT MAY LIKELY HAV...

NO KNOWN EVENT OR INDICATION OF FAILURE OCCURRED PRIOR TO INCIDENT. HEADLIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, FOG LIGHTS, DOOR LOCKS, KEYLESS ENTRY, INTERMITTENT WIPERS ALL CEASED TO FUNCTION. THIS OCCURRED AT DAWN ON A RAINY DAY. HAD THIS OCCURRED DURING THE EVENING HOURS AN ACCIDENT MAY LIKELY HAV...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 1 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A GARAGE, A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE SHOE LINING WAS DESTROYED. ALSO, ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE THE BONDED LINING WAS SEPARATED. THE CONTACT STATED...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 1 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PARK IN A GARAGE, A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT REAR BRAKE SHOE LINING WAS DESTROYED. ALSO, ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE THE BONDED LINING WAS SEPARATED. THE CONTACT STATED...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. PROBLEM: THE KEY, ONCE INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION IT WILL NOT ROTATE AND THUS NOT START THE TRUCK. IT IS AS IF THE IGNITION IS LOCKED UP. AFTER REMOVING, REINSERTING, AND TRYING TO START THE TRUCK NUMEROUS TIMES, IT FINALLY WILL START. IT DOES NOT DO THIS EVERYTI...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB. PROBLEM: THE KEY, ONCE INSERTED INTO THE IGNITION IT WILL NOT ROTATE AND THUS NOT START THE TRUCK. IT IS AS IF THE IGNITION IS LOCKED UP. AFTER REMOVING, REINSERTING, AND TRYING TO START THE TRUCK NUMEROUS TIMES, IT FINALLY WILL START. IT DOES NOT DO THIS EVERYTI...

TIMING CONTROL MODULE, TCM IS PULSING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. TO AN OFF STATE AT ONCE PER SECOND CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN TRUCK IS PARKED, HEADLAMP RELAY CAN BE HEARD PULSING. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT DUE TO VISUAL CONFUSION AND SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH OTHER TRAFFIC. N...

TIMING CONTROL MODULE, TCM IS PULSING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. TO AN OFF STATE AT ONCE PER SECOND CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN TRUCK IS PARKED, HEADLAMP RELAY CAN BE HEARD PULSING. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT DUE TO VISUAL CONFUSION AND SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH OTHER TRAFFIC. N...

TIMING CONTROL MODULE, TCM IS PULSING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. TO AN OFF STATE AT ONCE PER SECOND CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN TRUCK IS PARKED, HEADLAMP RELAY CAN BE HEARD PULSING. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT DUE TO VISUAL CONFUSION AND SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH OTHER TRAFFIC. N...

TIMING CONTROL MODULE, TCM IS PULSING INTERIOR/EXTERIOR LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, ETC. TO AN OFF STATE AT ONCE PER SECOND CONTINUOUSLY. WHEN TRUCK IS PARKED, HEADLAMP RELAY CAN BE HEARD PULSING. THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE DRIVEN AT NIGHT DUE TO VISUAL CONFUSION AND SAFETY PROBLEMS WITH OTHER TRAFFIC. N...

WITHIN 29,500. TOTAL MILES COVERED IN 4.5 YEARS, THERE HAVE BEEN 5 EPISODES WHEN EITHER THE FRONT LEFT OR FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PARTIALLY SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO ONE SIDE UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, AND EMITTED SMOKE. TWO DEALERS HAVE OFFERED NO PLAUSIBLE CAUSE OR REMEDY. OR...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON A PAVED SECONDARY ROAD IN CLEAR DRY CONDITIONS, DAMAGING THE TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. UPDATED 10/25/06. *JB

WITHIN 29,500. TOTAL MILES COVERED IN 4.5 YEARS, THERE HAVE BEEN 5 EPISODES WHEN EITHER THE FRONT LEFT OR FRONT RIGHT BRAKE PARTIALLY SEIZED, WHICH CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO VEER TO ONE SIDE UPON APPLICATION OF THE BRAKES, AND EMITTED SMOKE. TWO DEALERS HAVE OFFERED NO PLAUSIBLE CAUSE OR REMEDY. OR...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE DRIVE SHAFT FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH ON A PAVED SECONDARY ROAD IN CLEAR DRY CONDITIONS, DAMAGING THE TRANSFER CASE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE SHOP. THE SERVICE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER WERE CONTACTED. UPDATED 10/25/06. *JB

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED FLASHING AND A FEW DAYS LATER MY LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY TRUCK HAS 40,900 MILES ON IT AND NO WRECKS OF ANY KIND. MY TRUCK I...

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED FLASHING AND A FEW DAYS LATER MY LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY TRUCK HAS 40,900 MILES ON IT AND NO WRECKS OF ANY KIND. MY TRUCK I...

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED FLASHING AND A FEW DAYS LATER MY LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY TRUCK HAS 40,900 MILES ON IT AND NO WRECKS OF ANY KIND. MY TRUCK I...

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED FLASHING AND A FEW DAYS LATER MY LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY TRUCK HAS 40,900 MILES ON IT AND NO WRECKS OF ANY KIND. MY TRUCK I...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB BOTH UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HEARD A NOISE EVERY TIME SHE WENT OVER BUMP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL GARAGE, THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. FINALLY, AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO TAKE THE NOISE ANY LONGER...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB BOTH UPPER AND LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS FAILED ON BOTH SIDES. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED SHE HEARD A NOISE EVERY TIME SHE WENT OVER BUMP. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL GARAGE, THEY COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. FINALLY, AFTER NOT BEING ABLE TO TAKE THE NOISE ANY LONGER...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED, THE HAZARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE LEFT TURN SIGNAL WAS ACTIVATED, THE HAZARD LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY THE DEALERSHIP.

DODGE DAKOTA AND DURANGO YEARS 2000 TO 2003 THAT I KNOW OF FROM ME AND MY FRIENDS. I HAVE A 2002 DAKOTA AND WHEN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD DO TO ENGINE IDLE SPEED MOST LIKELY FROM BOOSTER VACUUM DUMP OFF. I AM A ASE CERTIFIED MECH AND I UNDERSTAND HOW THE ABS BRAKES ARE ...

DODGE DAKOTA AND DURANGO YEARS 2000 TO 2003 THAT I KNOW OF FROM ME AND MY FRIENDS. I HAVE A 2002 DAKOTA AND WHEN THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ENGAGE THE VEHICLE SURGES FORWARD DO TO ENGINE IDLE SPEED MOST LIKELY FROM BOOSTER VACUUM DUMP OFF. I AM A ASE CERTIFIED MECH AND I UNDERSTAND HOW THE ABS BRAKES ARE ...

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH WITH 46,500 KILOMETERS A STRONG FUEL ODOR HAD BEEN NOTICED GAS GAUGE DROP FROM JUST UNDER THREE QUARTERS TO BELOW HALF .COMPLAINT ABOUT FUEL SYSTEM AND REALLY BAD GAS MILEAGE. AND CARBON RESIDUE ON EXHAUST SEEM TO HAVE BEEN IGNORED BY DEALER. *NM

WHILE DRIVING AT 40 MPH WITH 46,500 KILOMETERS A STRONG FUEL ODOR HAD BEEN NOTICED GAS GAUGE DROP FROM JUST UNDER THREE QUARTERS TO BELOW HALF .COMPLAINT ABOUT FUEL SYSTEM AND REALLY BAD GAS MILEAGE. AND CARBON RESIDUE ON EXHAUST SEEM TO HAVE BEEN IGNORED BY DEALER. *NM

2002 DODGE DAKOTA PU TRUCK HEADED EAST ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WENT OUT OF CONTROL, LEFT THE ROAD, FLIPPED ONCE & LANDED UPSIDE DOWN IN THE MEDIAN. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE APPEARED CHEWED UP. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITS MOUNTING & THE HUBCAP WAS STILL ON THE RIM. THE WHEEL WAS PLAC...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA PU TRUCK HEADED EAST ON INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WENT OUT OF CONTROL, LEFT THE ROAD, FLIPPED ONCE & LANDED UPSIDE DOWN IN THE MEDIAN. THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE APPEARED CHEWED UP. THE RIGHT REAR WHEEL CAME COMPLETELY OFF FROM ITS MOUNTING & THE HUBCAP WAS STILL ON THE RIM. THE WHEEL WAS PLAC...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE ROAD WAS DRY AND THE BRAKING CONDITION WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT FURTHER STATED THE BRAKES FELT SLUGGISH, AS IF RIDING ON A FLAT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER, ROTORS ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE ROAD WAS DRY AND THE BRAKING CONDITION WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT FURTHER STATED THE BRAKES FELT SLUGGISH, AS IF RIDING ON A FLAT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER, ROTORS ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE ROAD WAS DRY AND THE BRAKING CONDITION WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT FURTHER STATED THE BRAKES FELT SLUGGISH, AS IF RIDING ON A FLAT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER, ROTORS ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE ROAD WAS DRY AND THE BRAKING CONDITION WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT FURTHER STATED THE BRAKES FELT SLUGGISH, AS IF RIDING ON A FLAT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER, ROTORS ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE ROAD WAS DRY AND THE BRAKING CONDITION WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT FURTHER STATED THE BRAKES FELT SLUGGISH, AS IF RIDING ON A FLAT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER, ROTORS ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE FRONT BRAKES LOCKED UP WITHOUT WARNING. THE ROAD WAS DRY AND THE BRAKING CONDITION WAS NORMAL. THE CONTACT FURTHER STATED THE BRAKES FELT SLUGGISH, AS IF RIDING ON A FLAT TIRE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THE MASTER CYLINDER, ROTORS ...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA PURCHASED NEW 10/2001. MARCH 2004 NOTICED GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKES WERE METAL AGAINST METAL. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS (AND CHARGED FOR SERVICE) AT 20940 MILES. MARCH 2006, NOTICED PULSING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DIFFERENT SERVICE CENTER SAID ROTORS WERE RUST...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA PURCHASED NEW 10/2001. MARCH 2004 NOTICED GRINDING NOISE WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. BRAKES WERE METAL AGAINST METAL. DEALER REPLACED ROTORS AND PADS (AND CHARGED FOR SERVICE) AT 20940 MILES. MARCH 2006, NOTICED PULSING WHEN APPLYING BRAKES. DIFFERENT SERVICE CENTER SAID ROTORS WERE RUST...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA (WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES, WHICH I BOUGHT BRAND NEW) AND I WAS HAVING WATER POOL ON MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AFTER IT RAINS, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SEAL ON MY REAR WINDOW WAS FAULTY. I REPLACED MY BACK WINDOW AND NOW THE WATER IS GONE. I H...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA (WITH LESS THAN 30,000 MILES, WHICH I BOUGHT BRAND NEW) AND I WAS HAVING WATER POOL ON MY PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR AFTER IT RAINS, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY TOLD ME THAT THE SEAL ON MY REAR WINDOW WAS FAULTY. I REPLACED MY BACK WINDOW AND NOW THE WATER IS GONE. I H...

AS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA OWNER, I HAVE HAD THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACE ONCE OUT OF MY OWN POCKET AND ONCE AT THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE RECEIVED MY REFUND. MY CHIEF COMPLAINT IS THE FACT THAT WHEN THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY UPPER BALL JOINTS THEY FAILED TO INFORM ME THAT MY LOWER BALL JOINTS ALSO HAD ...

AS A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA OWNER, I HAVE HAD THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACE ONCE OUT OF MY OWN POCKET AND ONCE AT THE DEALERSHIP. I HAVE RECEIVED MY REFUND. MY CHIEF COMPLAINT IS THE FACT THAT WHEN THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED MY UPPER BALL JOINTS THEY FAILED TO INFORM ME THAT MY LOWER BALL JOINTS ALSO HAD ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE IS A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND THE OIL PAN ON THE VEHICLE SITS BELOW THE TRUCK FRAME. THE OIL PAN IS TO CLOSE TO THE GROUND AND DOES NOT HAVE A SKID PLATE THEREFORE, DEBRIS PUNCTURES THE PAN. THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN ALERTED BUT STATED THERE ARE KNOW RECALLS FOR THE ...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THE VEHICLE IS A FOUR WHEEL DRIVE AND THE OIL PAN ON THE VEHICLE SITS BELOW THE TRUCK FRAME. THE OIL PAN IS TO CLOSE TO THE GROUND AND DOES NOT HAVE A SKID PLATE THEREFORE, DEBRIS PUNCTURES THE PAN. THE MANUFACTURE HAS BEEN ALERTED BUT STATED THERE ARE KNOW RECALLS FOR THE ...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA, 4 WHEEL DRIVE,81,180 MILES, FRONT BRAKES SEIZED. HAD ALL BRAKES REPLACED ON AUG 31, 2005. ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005 LEFT FRONT ROTOR AND PADS SEIZED, ALERT DRIVING PREVENTED POSSIBLE VEHICLE. MARCH 10, 2006, RIGHT FRONT ROTOR SEIZED AND ONCE AGAIN MY ALERTNESS PREVENTED ANOTHER POSS...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA, 4 WHEEL DRIVE,81,180 MILES, FRONT BRAKES SEIZED. HAD ALL BRAKES REPLACED ON AUG 31, 2005. ON NOVEMBER 10, 2005 LEFT FRONT ROTOR AND PADS SEIZED, ALERT DRIVING PREVENTED POSSIBLE VEHICLE. MARCH 10, 2006, RIGHT FRONT ROTOR SEIZED AND ONCE AGAIN MY ALERTNESS PREVENTED ANOTHER POSS...

ABS SYSTEM CAUSING STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION; BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED, NO CHANGE. REAR ABS PULSATING CAUSING REAR AXLE TO VIBRATE ENOUGH TO MOMENTARILY LIFT REAR TIRES OFF PAVEMENT. NEITHER PROBLEM EXTANT DURING RAIN CONDITIONS. PROBLEM INTERMITTENT: APPROX 30% OF THE TIME FOR FRONT ONLY...

ABS SYSTEM CAUSING STEERING WHEEL OSCILLATION; BRAKE ROTORS AND PADS REPLACED, NO CHANGE. REAR ABS PULSATING CAUSING REAR AXLE TO VIBRATE ENOUGH TO MOMENTARILY LIFT REAR TIRES OFF PAVEMENT. NEITHER PROBLEM EXTANT DURING RAIN CONDITIONS. PROBLEM INTERMITTENT: APPROX 30% OF THE TIME FOR FRONT ONLY...

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING UP AT 10 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL DETACHED. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THEY DETERMINED IT WAS A LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE, HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE BACKING UP AT 10 MPH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT WHEEL DETACHED. THE DEALERSHIP AND MANUFACTURER WAS ALERTED. THEY DETERMINED IT WAS A LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE, HOWEVER NO REPAIRS WERE MADE.

I OWE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAD A RECALL FOR UPPER BALL JOINT THAT WAS REPAIRED BY MERRICK DODGE IN MERRICK NY. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE WAY THEY DO THE RECALL AN ALIGNMENTWAS NOT NECESSARY. I WAS INFORMED BY CHRYSLER THAT A TOE ALIGNMENT WAS REQUIRED. THIS RECAL WAS DONE IN JANUARY 200...

I OWE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAD A RECALL FOR UPPER BALL JOINT THAT WAS REPAIRED BY MERRICK DODGE IN MERRICK NY. THE DEALER ADVISED ME THAT THE WAY THEY DO THE RECALL AN ALIGNMENTWAS NOT NECESSARY. I WAS INFORMED BY CHRYSLER THAT A TOE ALIGNMENT WAS REQUIRED. THIS RECAL WAS DONE IN JANUARY 200...

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP TO 55 MPH THE TRUCK BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT AND DECELERATION WAS MUCH GREATER THAN NORMAL. AT THIS TIME I DECIDED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE. NOTICED LOTS OF HEAT COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DISK BREAK. WHEN RESTARTING AND MOVING FORWARD THE TRUCK STOPPED ...

WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS UP TO 55 MPH THE TRUCK BEGAN PULLING TO THE LEFT AND DECELERATION WAS MUCH GREATER THAN NORMAL. AT THIS TIME I DECIDED TO PULL OFF THE ROAD TO INVESTIGATE. NOTICED LOTS OF HEAT COMING FROM DRIVERS SIDE DISK BREAK. WHEN RESTARTING AND MOVING FORWARD THE TRUCK STOPPED ...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 - HEADLAMPS AND CONSOLE LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF. THIS CAUSES OTHER VEHICLES TO THINK YOU ARE FLASHING YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM AND ALSO YOU END UP DRIVING IN COMPLETE DARKNESS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 - HEADLAMPS AND CONSOLE LIGHTS FLICKER ON AND OFF. THIS CAUSES OTHER VEHICLES TO THINK YOU ARE FLASHING YOUR LIGHTS AT THEM AND ALSO YOU END UP DRIVING IN COMPLETE DARKNESS WHEN THIS HAPPENS. *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTING MAKING CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING. HAD RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS. UPON BRINGING TO DEALER, WAS TOLD BOTH LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS COMMON BASED ON WHAT I HAVE READ ONLINE. WE HAVE ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION REPLAC...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTING MAKING CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING. HAD RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS. UPON BRINGING TO DEALER, WAS TOLD BOTH LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS COMMON BASED ON WHAT I HAVE READ ONLINE. WE HAVE ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION REPLAC...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTING MAKING CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING. HAD RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS. UPON BRINGING TO DEALER, WAS TOLD BOTH LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS COMMON BASED ON WHAT I HAVE READ ONLINE. WE HAVE ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION REPLAC...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTING MAKING CLUNKING SOUND WHEN TURNING. HAD RECEIVED RECALL LETTER FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS. UPON BRINGING TO DEALER, WAS TOLD BOTH LOWER AND UPPER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. SEEMS LIKE THIS IS COMMON BASED ON WHAT I HAVE READ ONLINE. WE HAVE ALSO HAD TRANSMISSION REPLAC...

MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN A SUDDEN GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. UPON STRAIGHTENING THE WHEELS, IT STOPPED. WAS APPROX 3 MILES FROM MY MECHANIC SO I WENT THERE AND HAD HIM LOOK AT IT. HE FOUND THE LEFT SIDE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY HAD COMPLETELY FAILED (BEARING EXPOSED AND BADLY DAMAGED). HE WAS UNABLE...

MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN A SUDDEN GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. UPON STRAIGHTENING THE WHEELS, IT STOPPED. WAS APPROX 3 MILES FROM MY MECHANIC SO I WENT THERE AND HAD HIM LOOK AT IT. HE FOUND THE LEFT SIDE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY HAD COMPLETELY FAILED (BEARING EXPOSED AND BADLY DAMAGED). HE WAS UNABLE...

MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN A SUDDEN GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. UPON STRAIGHTENING THE WHEELS, IT STOPPED. WAS APPROX 3 MILES FROM MY MECHANIC SO I WENT THERE AND HAD HIM LOOK AT IT. HE FOUND THE LEFT SIDE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY HAD COMPLETELY FAILED (BEARING EXPOSED AND BADLY DAMAGED). HE WAS UNABLE...

MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN WHEN A SUDDEN GRINDING NOISE OCCURRED. UPON STRAIGHTENING THE WHEELS, IT STOPPED. WAS APPROX 3 MILES FROM MY MECHANIC SO I WENT THERE AND HAD HIM LOOK AT IT. HE FOUND THE LEFT SIDE HUB BEARING ASSEMBLY HAD COMPLETELY FAILED (BEARING EXPOSED AND BADLY DAMAGED). HE WAS UNABLE...

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER FAN MECHANISM STOPPED WORKING, RESULTING IN NO HEAT OR DEFROST. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE, BUT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK

DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE HEATER FAN MECHANISM STOPPED WORKING, RESULTING IN NO HEAT OR DEFROST. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO HAVE REPAIRS MADE, BUT THERE WERE NO PARTS AVAILABLE. REPAIRS WILL BE MADE AT THE CONTACT'S EXPENSE.*AK

I HAVE HAD A WARPED ROTOR ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE 3 TIMES NOW. IT WAS TURNED TWICE, REPLACED ONCE, AND NOW IT'S WARPED AGAIN. I'M FACING REPLACING THE CALIPERS AND ROTORS UPFRONT. I HAVE HEARD SEVERAL OTHER DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS, SO OBVIOUSLY, THEY HAVE A SUPPLIER THAT IS NOT UP...

I HAVE HAD A WARPED ROTOR ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE 3 TIMES NOW. IT WAS TURNED TWICE, REPLACED ONCE, AND NOW IT'S WARPED AGAIN. I'M FACING REPLACING THE CALIPERS AND ROTORS UPFRONT. I HAVE HEARD SEVERAL OTHER DODGE DAKOTA OWNERS COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS, SO OBVIOUSLY, THEY HAVE A SUPPLIER THAT IS NOT UP...

I RECENTLY HAD MY EXTERIOR LIGHTING GO OUT ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND THE DODGE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM STATING THAT IT WAS THE CTM ( CENTRAL TIMING MODULE). I AM AWARE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 03 DAKOTA FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION FOR T...

I RECENTLY HAD MY EXTERIOR LIGHTING GO OUT ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND THE DODGE DEALERSHIP REPAIRED THE PROBLEM STATING THAT IT WAS THE CTM ( CENTRAL TIMING MODULE). I AM AWARE THAT THERE IS A RECALL ON THE 03 DAKOTA FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM AND I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF THERE WAS AN INVESTIGATION FOR T...

I WAS DRIVING TO PA FROM FL IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH A V-8 4.7L ENGINE (MSRP $27,000)WHEN I HEARD A TICKING NOISE WHILE IN SC. ALL FLUID LEVELS WERE FINE, SO I CONTINUED ON MY JOURNEY ON TUES. OCT. 11, 2005 I FOUND OUT THE DIAGNOSIS WHICH WAS THAT 3 RODS INSIDE THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED AND...

I WAS DRIVING TO PA FROM FL IN MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB WITH A V-8 4.7L ENGINE (MSRP $27,000)WHEN I HEARD A TICKING NOISE WHILE IN SC. ALL FLUID LEVELS WERE FINE, SO I CONTINUED ON MY JOURNEY ON TUES. OCT. 11, 2005 I FOUND OUT THE DIAGNOSIS WHICH WAS THAT 3 RODS INSIDE THE ENGINE HAD SEIZED AND...

DT: THE CONTACT NOTICED THE BLINKERS AND TAIL LIGHTS WHERE OPERATING POORLY. HE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM WAS THE MODULE OR THE FLASHER MODULE. IF THE SHORT IN THE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT FIXED IT WILL BLOW OUT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH .H...

DT: THE CONTACT NOTICED THE BLINKERS AND TAIL LIGHTS WHERE OPERATING POORLY. HE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM WAS THE MODULE OR THE FLASHER MODULE. IF THE SHORT IN THE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT FIXED IT WILL BLOW OUT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH .H...

DT: THE CONTACT NOTICED THE BLINKERS AND TAIL LIGHTS WHERE OPERATING POORLY. HE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM WAS THE MODULE OR THE FLASHER MODULE. IF THE SHORT IN THE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT FIXED IT WILL BLOW OUT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH .H...

DT: THE CONTACT NOTICED THE BLINKERS AND TAIL LIGHTS WHERE OPERATING POORLY. HE RESEARCHED THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT OTHER VEHICLES HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THE PROBLEM WAS THE MODULE OR THE FLASHER MODULE. IF THE SHORT IN THE TAIL LIGHT WAS NOT FIXED IT WILL BLOW OUT THE MULTI FUNCTION SWITCH .H...

DT: THE CONTACT HAS A PICKUP TRUCK THAT HAS ORIGINAL FACTORY GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST TIRES, P215/75R15. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED SLITS UP TO THREE INCHES LONG ON THE SIDEWALL ABOVE THE BEAD RUNNING WITH THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE DOW...

DT: THE CONTACT HAS A PICKUP TRUCK THAT HAS ORIGINAL FACTORY GOODYEAR WRANGLER ST TIRES, P215/75R15. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP FOR MAINTENANCE THE TECHNICIAN NOTICED SLITS UP TO THREE INCHES LONG ON THE SIDEWALL ABOVE THE BEAD RUNNING WITH THE CIRCUMFERENCE OF THE TIRE DOW...

DT: THE CONTACT HEARD A ROD KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE. THE KNOCKING J STARTED WHERE IT COULD BE HEARD. THERE WAS A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED BY THE DEALER ,AND IT CONFIRMED IT WAS A ROD. THE TRUCK IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS AT THIS TIME.*AK

DT: THE CONTACT HEARD A ROD KNOCKING IN THE ENGINE. THE KNOCKING J STARTED WHERE IT COULD BE HEARD. THERE WAS A DIAGNOSTIC TEST PERFORMED BY THE DEALER ,AND IT CONFIRMED IT WAS A ROD. THE TRUCK IS IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS AT THIS TIME.*AK

DT: THE CONTACT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL PRESSURE STAYING ON HIGH MOST OF THE TIME SINCE AUGUST 12, 2002. IN SEPTEMBER 2002 THE OBD LIGHT CAME ON. SHE KEPT TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. EVERY TIME SHE TOOK IT IN TO A DEALERSHIP THEY WOULD SAY THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. WHI...

DT: THE CONTACT HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE OIL PRESSURE STAYING ON HIGH MOST OF THE TIME SINCE AUGUST 12, 2002. IN SEPTEMBER 2002 THE OBD LIGHT CAME ON. SHE KEPT TAKING VEHICLE TO THE DEALER TO BE REPAIRED. EVERY TIME SHE TOOK IT IN TO A DEALERSHIP THEY WOULD SAY THAT THERE WAS NO PROBLEM. WHI...

THE BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA CONTINUOUSLY WARP. I HAD THEM TURNED AT 30,000 BY THE DEALER AND NOW I GOING TO REPLACE THEM AT 42,000. I DO NOT TOW ANYTHING WITH MY TRUCK OR USE HARD BRAKING. I'VE READ MULTIPLE MESSAGE BOARD WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. DODGE SAYS IT...

THE BRAKE ROTOR ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA CONTINUOUSLY WARP. I HAD THEM TURNED AT 30,000 BY THE DEALER AND NOW I GOING TO REPLACE THEM AT 42,000. I DO NOT TOW ANYTHING WITH MY TRUCK OR USE HARD BRAKING. I'VE READ MULTIPLE MESSAGE BOARD WITH HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM. DODGE SAYS IT...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

DT: WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES AT NO PARTICULAR SPEED THERE WAS ABNORMAL OPERATION OF THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, HORN, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM. ALL OF THEM CAME ON AND OFF ALL BY THEMSELVES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT TAKEN VEHICLE TO A DEALER BUT PLANNED TO DO SO. THE CONSUMER WAS REFERRED TO AN INDEPENDE...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA BRAKE CALIPERS LOCK UP, THE DATE BELOW IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED TO ME. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON APRIL 20TH 2005, THE LEFT CALIPER LOCKED UP. I HAD THAT CALIPER REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME THE RIGHT CALIPER LOCKED UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE ON JUNE 3RD 2005. NOW THE THIRD TIME AROUN...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA BRAKE CALIPERS LOCK UP, THE DATE BELOW IS NOT THE FIRST TIME THIS HAPPENED TO ME. THE FIRST TIME WAS ON APRIL 20TH 2005, THE LEFT CALIPER LOCKED UP. I HAD THAT CALIPER REPLACED. THE SECOND TIME THE RIGHT CALIPER LOCKED UP ON THE RIGHT SIDE ON JUNE 3RD 2005. NOW THE THIRD TIME AROUN...

DRIVING <30MIN AT 20-50MPH,TOWING A LIGHT TRAILER, WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY, DEPRESSED CLUTCH, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND STAYED DOWN, DROVE 100 YARDS FURTHER, PARKED, OPENED HOOD. FLAMES WERE VISIBLE FROM UNDER FIREWALL BELOW BRAKE AND CLUTCH HYDRAULICS AND VISIBLE BEHIND LEFT FRONT TIRE. FLAME H...

DRIVING <30MIN AT 20-50MPH,TOWING A LIGHT TRAILER, WHILE TURNING INTO DRIVEWAY, DEPRESSED CLUTCH, PEDAL WENT TO FLOOR AND STAYED DOWN, DROVE 100 YARDS FURTHER, PARKED, OPENED HOOD. FLAMES WERE VISIBLE FROM UNDER FIREWALL BELOW BRAKE AND CLUTCH HYDRAULICS AND VISIBLE BEHIND LEFT FRONT TIRE. FLAME H...

EVER SINCE THIS TRUCK WAS NEW IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOME COMPONENT IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION IS LOOSE, I CAN FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN. FIVE TRIPS TO THE DEALER TO FIND AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM HAVE RESULTED IN: NOTHING OUT OF SPECS ON THE FIRST VISIT; REPLACED THE FRONT SHOCKS ON THE SECOND...

EVER SINCE THIS TRUCK WAS NEW IT FEELS AS THOUGH SOME COMPONENT IN THE FRONT END SUSPENSION IS LOOSE, I CAN FEEL IT THROUGH THE STEERING COLUMN. FIVE TRIPS TO THE DEALER TO FIND AND CORRECT THE PROBLEM HAVE RESULTED IN: NOTHING OUT OF SPECS ON THE FIRST VISIT; REPLACED THE FRONT SHOCKS ON THE SECOND...

DT: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. DODGE TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THERE WERE NO DIM LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND THE DIMMER SWITCH; THERE WERENO FUSES FOR THE HEADLI...

DT: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. DODGE TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THERE WERE NO DIM LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND THE DIMMER SWITCH; THERE WERENO FUSES FOR THE HEADLI...

DT: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. DODGE TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THERE WERE NO DIM LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND THE DIMMER SWITCH; THERE WERENO FUSES FOR THE HEADLI...

DT: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. THE HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT. THE CONSUMER FOUND A RECALL FOR THE HEADLIGHTS. DODGE TOLD CONSUMER THAT THIS VEHICLE IS NOT PART OF THE RECALL. THERE WERE NO DIM LIGHTS ON THE VEHICLE. HE REPLACED THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AND THE DIMMER SWITCH; THERE WERENO FUSES FOR THE HEADLI...

DT: THE CONSUMER WAS UPSET THAT AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE THE DEALER RECOMMENDED A FULL ALIGNMENT, BUT CHRYSLER WILL ONLY PAY FOR ONE THIRD. SPECIALLY, CHRYSLER WILL ONLY PAY FOR THE TOW IN ADJUSTMENT, AFTER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE RECALL WAS 04V596000. THE TOW IN ADJUSTMENT WAS NOT AF...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. HOT SPOT ON THE FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AND INTERMITTENT DELAYED SHIFTING. THE RIG...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. HOT SPOT ON THE FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AND INTERMITTENT DELAYED SHIFTING. THE RIG...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. HOT SPOT ON THE FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AND INTERMITTENT DELAYED SHIFTING. THE RIG...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. HOT SPOT ON THE FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AND INTERMITTENT DELAYED SHIFTING. THE RIG...

DT: THE CONSUMER WAS UPSET THAT AFTER THE RECALL WORK WAS DONE THE DEALER RECOMMENDED A FULL ALIGNMENT, BUT CHRYSLER WILL ONLY PAY FOR ONE THIRD. SPECIALLY, CHRYSLER WILL ONLY PAY FOR THE TOW IN ADJUSTMENT, AFTER BALL JOINT REPLACEMENT. THE RECALL WAS 04V596000. THE TOW IN ADJUSTMENT WAS NOT AF...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. HOT SPOT ON THE FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AND INTERMITTENT DELAYED SHIFTING. THE RIG...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. HOT SPOT ON THE FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AND INTERMITTENT DELAYED SHIFTING. THE RIG...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. HOT SPOT ON THE FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AND INTERMITTENT DELAYED SHIFTING. THE RIG...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS AND THE HUB NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*MR THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS WITH THE AIR CONDITIONER. HOT SPOT ON THE FRONT ROTORS CAUSED PULSATION WHEN BRAKING. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION MADE NOISE AND INTERMITTENT DELAYED SHIFTING. THE RIG...

THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SIEZED UP CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO OVERHEAT TO THE POINT OF SMOKING.THE BRAKE FLUID WAS RUINED, THE PADS DESTROYED,THE ROTOR DAMAGED, AND THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE BROKEN DOWN. FAIR OAKS DODGE OF FAIRFAX VA HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THIS INCID...

THE FRONT LEFT BRAKE CALIPER ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SIEZED UP CAUSING THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL TO OVERHEAT TO THE POINT OF SMOKING.THE BRAKE FLUID WAS RUINED, THE PADS DESTROYED,THE ROTOR DAMAGED, AND THE WHEEL BEARING GREASE BROKEN DOWN. FAIR OAKS DODGE OF FAIRFAX VA HAD NO EXPLANATION FOR THIS INCID...

DT: WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT AND WAS SHAKING. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC BUT HE COULDN'T GET THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS TO MOVE. THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CO...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

DT: WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER SAW SMOKE AND THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO PULL TO THE LEFT AND WAS SHAKING. THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND IT WAS DIFFICULT FOR THE CONSUMER TO GET THE VEHICLE TO MOVE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC BUT HE COULDN'T GET THE VEHICLE'S WHEELS TO MOVE. THE MECHANIC TOLD THE CO...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

THOUGHT I WOULD "BUY AMERICAN" AND GET THE DODGE DAKOTA 4 DR CREW. LOVE ITS STYLE, COMFORTS, MORE POWER THAN I NEED (4.7L V8) 2WD HAS NO TRACTION IN SNOW OR ICE. VERY EASY TO DRIVE AND COMFORTABLE 6FT.2 220LBS.(2 TRIPS NJ TO CALIF.) GAS MILEAGE STINKS...13-18MPG, NO LOADS. BRAKE ROTORS REPLACED 28K,...

MULTIPLE SUSPENSION COMPONENT FAILURES PLEASE REOPEN INVESTIGATIONS INTO DODGE DAKOTA/DURANGO PRODUCTS. STABILIZER BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED, STEERING INPUT SHAFT FAILED AND REPLACED ONCE.

MULTIPLE SUSPENSION COMPONENT FAILURES PLEASE REOPEN INVESTIGATIONS INTO DODGE DAKOTA/DURANGO PRODUCTS. STABILIZER BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED, STEERING INPUT SHAFT FAILED AND REPLACED ONCE.

MULTIPLE SUSPENSION COMPONENT FAILURES PLEASE REOPEN INVESTIGATIONS INTO DODGE DAKOTA/DURANGO PRODUCTS. STABILIZER BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED, STEERING INPUT SHAFT FAILED AND REPLACED ONCE.

MULTIPLE SUSPENSION COMPONENT FAILURES PLEASE REOPEN INVESTIGATIONS INTO DODGE DAKOTA/DURANGO PRODUCTS. STABILIZER BUSHINGS HAVE BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES, UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED AND WERE REPLACED, STEERING INPUT SHAFT FAILED AND REPLACED ONCE.

1. YEAR OLD TRUCK NO WRECKS 2. SOMETHING LEAKING, WET CARPET ON PASSENGER SIDE FROM DAY ONE. 3. THEY REPLACE BACK WINDOW SEAL BUT LEAK STILL OCCURS.

1. YEAR OLD TRUCK NO WRECKS 2. SOMETHING LEAKING, WET CARPET ON PASSENGER SIDE FROM DAY ONE. 3. THEY REPLACE BACK WINDOW SEAL BUT LEAK STILL OCCURS.

I LOVE THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER WILL JOIN THE MASSES REPORTING A FAILED UPPER BALL JOINT AT 55,000 MILES, 3 SETS OF WARPED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND LACK OF PROPER BRAKING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM.

I LOVE THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER WILL JOIN THE MASSES REPORTING A FAILED UPPER BALL JOINT AT 55,000 MILES, 3 SETS OF WARPED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND LACK OF PROPER BRAKING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM.

I LOVE THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER WILL JOIN THE MASSES REPORTING A FAILED UPPER BALL JOINT AT 55,000 MILES, 3 SETS OF WARPED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND LACK OF PROPER BRAKING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM.

I LOVE THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER WILL JOIN THE MASSES REPORTING A FAILED UPPER BALL JOINT AT 55,000 MILES, 3 SETS OF WARPED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND LACK OF PROPER BRAKING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM.

I LOVE THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER WILL JOIN THE MASSES REPORTING A FAILED UPPER BALL JOINT AT 55,000 MILES, 3 SETS OF WARPED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND LACK OF PROPER BRAKING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM.

I LOVE THIS VEHICLE, HOWEVER WILL JOIN THE MASSES REPORTING A FAILED UPPER BALL JOINT AT 55,000 MILES, 3 SETS OF WARPED FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND LACK OF PROPER BRAKING FOR THE ABS SYSTEM.

CONSUMER HIT AN IRON POLE WHILE CROSSING RAIL ROAD TRACKS AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE IS AT THE BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *NM

CONSUMER HIT AN IRON POLE WHILE CROSSING RAIL ROAD TRACKS AT AN UNDETERMINED SPEED, AND NEITHER FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED. VEHICLE IS AT THE BODY SHOP FOR INSPECTION. *AK THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *NM

THIS IS MY SECOND POSTING. MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB IS STILL DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE FOUR WHEEL ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IN A PANIC SITUATION. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED HARD, THE ABS KICKS IN AND RELEASES THE WHEELS BUT IF I LET OFF WHEN THAT HAPPENS AND REAPPLY THE BRAKE...

THIS IS MY SECOND POSTING. MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB IS STILL DANGEROUS TO DRIVE BECAUSE THE FOUR WHEEL ABS SYSTEM WILL NOT STOP THE VEHICLE IN A PANIC SITUATION. WHEN THE BRAKES ARE APPLIED HARD, THE ABS KICKS IN AND RELEASES THE WHEELS BUT IF I LET OFF WHEN THAT HAPPENS AND REAPPLY THE BRAKE...

DT: HEADLIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING, THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HIGH, LOW SELECTION FOR WIPERS DOES WORK. KEYLESS ENTRY DOES NOT WORK. CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO COURTESY TIRE TWICE, THEN TO BBC DODGE THREE TIMES FOR ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THIS ...

DT: HEADLIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING, THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HIGH, LOW SELECTION FOR WIPERS DOES WORK. KEYLESS ENTRY DOES NOT WORK. CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO COURTESY TIRE TWICE, THEN TO BBC DODGE THREE TIMES FOR ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THIS ...

DT: HEADLIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING, THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HIGH, LOW SELECTION FOR WIPERS DOES WORK. KEYLESS ENTRY DOES NOT WORK. CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO COURTESY TIRE TWICE, THEN TO BBC DODGE THREE TIMES FOR ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THIS ...

DT: HEADLIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING. ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONING, THE WIPERS WORKED INTERMITTENTLY. THE HIGH, LOW SELECTION FOR WIPERS DOES WORK. KEYLESS ENTRY DOES NOT WORK. CONTACT HAS TAKEN THE VEHICLE TO COURTESY TIRE TWICE, THEN TO BBC DODGE THREE TIMES FOR ALL OF THESE PROBLEMS. THIS ...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

DAIMLERCHRYSLER MOTOR CORPORATION P.O. BOX 21-8004 AUBURN HILLS, MI 48321-8004 ATTENTION: QUALITY ASSURANCE MY DODGE PRESENTLY HAS 49,200 MILES. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED AT RECOMMENDED AND REQUIRED INTERVALS AT MANAHAWKIN DODGE APPROXIMATELY EVERY 3,000 MILES. EARLY INTO MY OWNERSHIP I HAD INTER...

MECHANIC DETECTED FAILING BALL JOINT, FRONT RIGHT I WAS INFORMED CONDITION COULD FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD BE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE HAD MECHANIC REPAIR DEFETIVE BALL JOINT. CHRYSLER REFUSED WARENTEE, AS THEIR DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR DEFECT.

MECHANIC DETECTED FAILING BALL JOINT, FRONT RIGHT I WAS INFORMED CONDITION COULD FAIL, AND VEHICLE COULD BE DANGEROUS TO DRIVE HAD MECHANIC REPAIR DEFETIVE BALL JOINT. CHRYSLER REFUSED WARENTEE, AS THEIR DEALERSHIP DID NOT REPAIR DEFECT.

ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. REAR WHEELS LOCK UP AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN ROAD IS WET THEN RELEASE BRAKES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. DOES SAME IF REAR WHEEL HIT A BUMP OR POT HOLE DURING BRAKING. BRAKES RELEASE DURING MILD STOPS. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE ACCIDENTS. TOOK TO DEA...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND THE KEY FOD ACCESS.*MR THE TI MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST FIVE MONTHS. *NM

ABS SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. REAR WHEELS LOCK UP AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN ROAD IS WET THEN RELEASE BRAKES CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO ACCELERATE. DOES SAME IF REAR WHEEL HIT A BUMP OR POT HOLE DURING BRAKING. BRAKES RELEASE DURING MILD STOPS. THIS CONDITION HAS CAUSED SEVERAL CLOSE ACCIDENTS. TOOK TO DEA...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THE HEADLIGHTS, INTERIOR LIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND THE KEY FOD ACCESS.*MR THE TI MODULE HAS BEEN REPLACED THREE TIMES IN THE LAST FIVE MONTHS. *NM

CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE D47 FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS .*AK THE DEALER HAD THE PARTS BUT REFUSED TO DO THE WORK STATING THEY COULD ONLY DO 1 OR 2 REPAIRS A DAY AND WERE BOOKED UNTIL END OF JUNE. *BF *NM

2002 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED AND THE BRAKE DISCS WERE WARPED. *MR THE LEFT BRAKE CALIPER FAILED AS WELL. IN BOTH CASES THE BRAKES GRABBED AND SMOKE WAS PRODUCED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

CONSUMER RECEIVED A MANUFACTURER'S RECALL NOTICE D47 FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS .*AK THE DEALER HAD THE PARTS BUT REFUSED TO DO THE WORK STATING THEY COULD ONLY DO 1 OR 2 REPAIRS A DAY AND WERE BOOKED UNTIL END OF JUNE. *BF *NM

2002 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED AND THE BRAKE DISCS WERE WARPED. *MR THE LEFT BRAKE CALIPER FAILED AS WELL. IN BOTH CASES THE BRAKES GRABBED AND SMOKE WAS PRODUCED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

2002 DODGE DAKOTA WARPED ROUTERS. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THE DAKOTA'S THIS WEBSITE ALONE HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE ONLY ONE YEAR AND JUST TOOK FOR INSPECTION, POWER STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED IN EXCESS OF $900 AND EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH VIB...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA WARPED ROUTERS. THIS SEEMS TO HAVE BEEN A PROBLEM WITH MANY OF THE DAKOTA'S THIS WEBSITE ALONE HAD NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS. I HAVE OWNED THIS VEHICLE ONLY ONE YEAR AND JUST TOOK FOR INSPECTION, POWER STEERING RACK HAD TO BE REPLACED IN EXCESS OF $900 AND EXPERIENCING PROBLEM WITH VIB...

I WAS IN A REAR END COLISSION ON 2-18-05 THAT TOTALED MY 02 DAKOTA QUADCAB.THE IMPACT DROVE ME INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND PUSHED EVERYTHING INTO THE MOTOR.THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.THIS IS THE SECOND DODGE THAT I'VE SEEN THAT HAD SEVERE FRONTAL DAMAGE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY(IT WAS ...

I WAS IN A REAR END COLISSION ON 2-18-05 THAT TOTALED MY 02 DAKOTA QUADCAB.THE IMPACT DROVE ME INTO THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF ME AND PUSHED EVERYTHING INTO THE MOTOR.THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.THIS IS THE SECOND DODGE THAT I'VE SEEN THAT HAD SEVERE FRONTAL DAMAGE AND THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY(IT WAS ...

CONTACT STATES: PUT A SET OF UPPER BALL JOINTS ON VEHICLE BUT HE THOUGHT IT WAS ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THEY JUST PUT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND CONTACT STATES HE NEEDED LOWER BALL JOINTS AS WELL

WITH AROUND 15,000 MILES ON 02 DODGE DAKOTA WAS TOLD FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND SUBSEQUENTLY WERE AT 20,000 MILES. LESS THEN YEAR LATER WITH 30,000 MILES ROTORS MUST BE REPLACED AGAIN AT COST OF $390. NEW TRUCK TWICE IN A YEAR, WITH KNOWN PROBLEM DEALER STICKS HEAD IN SAND AND IGNORES.

CONTACT STATES: PUT A SET OF UPPER BALL JOINTS ON VEHICLE BUT HE THOUGHT IT WAS ALL OF THE BALL JOINTS AND THEY JUST PUT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS AND CONTACT STATES HE NEEDED LOWER BALL JOINTS AS WELL

WITH AROUND 15,000 MILES ON 02 DODGE DAKOTA WAS TOLD FRONT ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AND SUBSEQUENTLY WERE AT 20,000 MILES. LESS THEN YEAR LATER WITH 30,000 MILES ROTORS MUST BE REPLACED AGAIN AT COST OF $390. NEW TRUCK TWICE IN A YEAR, WITH KNOWN PROBLEM DEALER STICKS HEAD IN SAND AND IGNORES.

I WAS IN A REAREND COLLISSION THAT PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO THE ONE IN FRONT . IT PUSHED MY TAILGATE IN 20+" AND SHOVED EVERYTHING INTO THE MOTOR. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED.I CONTACTED DAIMLER-CHRYSLER WHO TOLD ME THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT MADE TO DEPLOY IN A REAR END COLLISSION. ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING ...

I WAS IN A REAREND COLLISSION THAT PUSHED MY VEHICLE INTO THE ONE IN FRONT . IT PUSHED MY TAILGATE IN 20+" AND SHOVED EVERYTHING INTO THE MOTOR. THE TRUCK WAS TOTALED.I CONTACTED DAIMLER-CHRYSLER WHO TOLD ME THE AIRBAGS WERE NOT MADE TO DEPLOY IN A REAR END COLLISSION. ONLY IF THE VEHICLE IS MOVING ...

WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT TODAY (BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE) MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA WAS REAR ENDED. RATHER THAN JUST BEING SIMPLY PUSHED FORWARD, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE!! PERHAPS THE COMPUTER RESET FOR ACCELERATION? MY CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, BUT I W...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAD WORK PERFORMED ON THE CLUTCH.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT BELIEVE THAT A 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 30,000 SHOULD REQUIRE A CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING FULL REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT TODAY (BEHIND ANOTHER VEHICLE) MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA WAS REAR ENDED. RATHER THAN JUST BEING SIMPLY PUSHED FORWARD, THE VEHICLE ABRUPTLY AND SUDDENLY ACCELERATED WHILE MY FOOT WAS ON THE BRAKE!! PERHAPS THE COMPUTER RESET FOR ACCELERATION? MY CRUISE CONTROL WAS ON, BUT I W...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAD WORK PERFORMED ON THE CLUTCH.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE CONSUMER DID NOT BELIEVE THAT A 3 YEAR OLD VEHICLE WITH LESS THAN 30,000 SHOULD REQUIRE A CLUTCH REPLACEMENT. THE CONSUMER IS SEEKING FULL REIMBURSEMENT. *JB

ABS BRAKES CONTINUE NOT WORK PROPERLY UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND AT 40 MPH, DURING EMERGENCY STOP, WHEELS INITIALLY LOCK UP AND THEN RELEASE ALL TOGETHER. REOCCURRANCE OF SIMILAR EVENT DOCUMENTED IN ODI #10049545. AVOIDED REAR END COLLISION BY DRIVING OFF ROAD INTO DITCH. THESE BRAKES HAVE A S...

ABS BRAKES CONTINUE NOT WORK PROPERLY UNDER WET ROAD CONDITIONS AND AT 40 MPH, DURING EMERGENCY STOP, WHEELS INITIALLY LOCK UP AND THEN RELEASE ALL TOGETHER. REOCCURRANCE OF SIMILAR EVENT DOCUMENTED IN ODI #10049545. AVOIDED REAR END COLLISION BY DRIVING OFF ROAD INTO DITCH. THESE BRAKES HAVE A S...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT CLUB CAB HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/14/05, 2/23/05, 3/12/05, 3/26/05 AND 4/9/05 FOR MISFIRING. IT HAS HAD 3 FUEL INJECTORS 2, 3, AND 4 REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING, AND ALL THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED EVERY TIME IT HAS GONE INTO SERVICE. TO DATE, 4/18/05, THE VEHICLE...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT CLUB CAB HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/14/05, 2/23/05, 3/12/05, 3/26/05 AND 4/9/05 FOR MISFIRING. IT HAS HAD 3 FUEL INJECTORS 2, 3, AND 4 REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING, AND ALL THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED EVERY TIME IT HAS GONE INTO SERVICE. TO DATE, 4/18/05, THE VEHICLE...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT CLUB CAB HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/14/05, 2/23/05, 3/12/05, 3/26/05 AND 4/9/05 FOR MISFIRING. IT HAS HAD 3 FUEL INJECTORS 2, 3, AND 4 REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING, AND ALL THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED EVERY TIME IT HAS GONE INTO SERVICE. TO DATE, 4/18/05, THE VEHICLE...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT CLUB CAB HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/14/05, 2/23/05, 3/12/05, 3/26/05 AND 4/9/05 FOR MISFIRING. IT HAS HAD 3 FUEL INJECTORS 2, 3, AND 4 REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING, AND ALL THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED EVERY TIME IT HAS GONE INTO SERVICE. TO DATE, 4/18/05, THE VEHICLE...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT CLUB CAB HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/14/05, 2/23/05, 3/12/05, 3/26/05 AND 4/9/05 FOR MISFIRING. IT HAS HAD 3 FUEL INJECTORS 2, 3, AND 4 REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING, AND ALL THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED EVERY TIME IT HAS GONE INTO SERVICE. TO DATE, 4/18/05, THE VEHICLE...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT CLUB CAB HAS BEEN IN FOR SERVICE ON 2/14/05, 2/23/05, 3/12/05, 3/26/05 AND 4/9/05 FOR MISFIRING. IT HAS HAD 3 FUEL INJECTORS 2, 3, AND 4 REPLACED BECAUSE THEY WERE LEAKING, AND ALL THE SPARK PLUGS REPLACED EVERY TIME IT HAS GONE INTO SERVICE. TO DATE, 4/18/05, THE VEHICLE...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD 6 CYLINDER. OCCASIONALLY THE BRAKES SEE TO RELEASE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP, CAUSING CLOSE CALLS, NEAR ACCIDENTS.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD 6 CYLINDER. OCCASIONALLY THE BRAKES SEE TO RELEASE AT LOW SPEEDS WHEN APPROACHING A STOP, CAUSING CLOSE CALLS, NEAR ACCIDENTS.*AK

DURING HEAVY RAIN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. A DAY OR SO AFTER THE RAIN HAD PASSED THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT PROTECT HIM DURING AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED EACH TIME HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, ...

DURING HEAVY RAIN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. A DAY OR SO AFTER THE RAIN HAD PASSED THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT PROTECT HIM DURING AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED EACH TIME HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, ...

DURING HEAVY RAIN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. A DAY OR SO AFTER THE RAIN HAD PASSED THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT PROTECT HIM DURING AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED EACH TIME HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, ...

DURING HEAVY RAIN THE AIR BAG LIGHT WOULD ILLUMINATE ON THE DASHBOARD. A DAY OR SO AFTER THE RAIN HAD PASSED THE LIGHT WOULD GO OFF. *AK THE CONSUMER IS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG MAY NOT PROTECT HIM DURING AN ACCIDENT. *NM THE CONSUMER STATED EACH TIME HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP, ...

RACK AND PINION FAILURE 48,000 MILES. SEALS LEAKING AND PUMP WHINING. *AK.

RACK AND PINION FAILURE 48,000 MILES. SEALS LEAKING AND PUMP WHINING. *AK.

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT END COLLAPSED, OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS HOME. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, AND CONSUMER STATED HE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR TWO MONTHS FOR REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE FRONT END COLLAPSED, OWNER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO HIS HOME. A RECALL WAS ISSUED, AND CONSUMER STATED HE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR TWO MONTHS FOR REPAIR. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

I TOO HAVE JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS ON MY 02 DAKOTA. I HAVE NEVER OWNED ANY VEHICLE WHERE THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED, WITH FAR MORE MILEAGE THAN THIS TRUCK(44K). THE DEALER SAYS "THEY ROTORS ARE OVERHEATING" WELL IF THE TRUCK IS USED MOSTLY FOR FREEWAY USE, ISNT HAULING LOADS OR TOWIN...

I TOO HAVE JUST HAD TO REPLACE THE FRONT ROTORS ON MY 02 DAKOTA. I HAVE NEVER OWNED ANY VEHICLE WHERE THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED, WITH FAR MORE MILEAGE THAN THIS TRUCK(44K). THE DEALER SAYS "THEY ROTORS ARE OVERHEATING" WELL IF THE TRUCK IS USED MOSTLY FOR FREEWAY USE, ISNT HAULING LOADS OR TOWIN...

TOOK DAKOTA TO DEALER FOR FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE (FLUID CHANGE). DEALER CALLED AND SAID REAR DIFFERENTIAL (LIMITED SLPI) FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED. A PIN SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS SLOWLY DESTRUCTING ITSELF. I ASKED WHY THIS HAPPENED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS...

TOOK DAKOTA TO DEALER FOR FRONT AND REAR DIFFERENTIAL SERVICE (FLUID CHANGE). DEALER CALLED AND SAID REAR DIFFERENTIAL (LIMITED SLPI) FAILED AND HAD TO BE REPAIRED. A PIN SLIPPED OUT OF POSITION AND THE REAR DIFFERENTIAL WAS SLOWLY DESTRUCTING ITSELF. I ASKED WHY THIS HAPPENED AND WAS TOLD IT WAS...

REAR LEAF SPRINGS DETERIORATED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE LEAF SPRING COULD FALL APART, AND THE REAR END WILL LOSE CONTROL. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. *AK

REAR LEAF SPRINGS DETERIORATED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE LEAF SPRING COULD FALL APART, AND THE REAR END WILL LOSE CONTROL. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NO SOLUTION AT THIS TIME. *AK

WHILE BRAKING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE SHIMMIED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WEAR. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

WHILE BRAKING AT ANY SPEED VEHICLE SHIMMIED. DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER OF THE FRONT BRAKE ROTOR WEAR. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH SUDDENLY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE GROUND. VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE. THE POLICE ARRIVED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT...

CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING UPPER BALL JOINTS. WHILE DRIVING 10 MPH SUDDENLY THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL CAME OFF, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO STRIKE THE GROUND. VEHICLE SUSTAINED FRONT END DAMAGE. THE POLICE ARRIVED, AND THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE CONSUMER MADE CONTACT...

RECALL CAMPAIG 04V596000 WAS RECEIVED FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE REPAIRS, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO DEFECTIVE. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIG 04V596000 WAS RECEIVED FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE REPAIRS, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO DEFECTIVE. *AK

CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT 11,000. 2,000 MILES LATER CONSUMER NOTICED A PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ROTORS WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT ABOUT EVERY 8,000 MILES. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIG 04V596000 WAS RECEIVED FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE REPAIRS, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO DEFECTIVE. *AK

RECALL CAMPAIG 04V596000 WAS RECEIVED FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER FOR THE REPAIRS, AND DISCOVERED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO DEFECTIVE. *AK

CONSUMER PURCHASED THE VEHICLE AT 11,000. 2,000 MILES LATER CONSUMER NOTICED A PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE ROTORS WERE WORN OUT. CONSUMER STATED THE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED AT ABOUT EVERY 8,000 MILES. *AK

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL D47 CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. *AK AS OF 2/20/05 THE DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS AND WAS UNABLE TO TELL THE CONSUMER WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. *NM

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL D47 CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. *AK AS OF 2/20/05 THE DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS AND WAS UNABLE TO TELL THE CONSUMER WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. *NM

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL D47 CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. *AK AS OF 2/20/05 THE DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS AND WAS UNABLE TO TELL THE CONSUMER WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. *NM

NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE FOR RECALL D47 CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. *AK AS OF 2/20/05 THE DEALER STILL HAD NO PARTS AND WAS UNABLE TO TELL THE CONSUMER WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. *NM

WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD WINDSHIELD WASHER DOES NOT OPERATE. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY, AND AFFECTED THE CONSUMER'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' DODGE DAKOTA 2002, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *BF THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR 10:00 AM HE ARRIVED AT 9:30 AM AND AT 11:20 AM THE DEALER STILL HAD NOT PERFORMED THE RECALL. AFTER WAITING FOR ALMOST 2/12 HOURS THE CONSUMER REQUESTED HIS VEHICLE BACK WITHOUT THE RECALL BEIN...

WHEN THE WEATHER GETS COLD WINDSHIELD WASHER DOES NOT OPERATE. THIS RESULTED IN POOR VISIBILITY, AND AFFECTED THE CONSUMER'S VIEW WHILE DRIVING. DEALER INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, AND INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THEY COULD NOT LOCATE OR DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.*AK

'RECALL CAMPAIGN' DODGE DAKOTA 2002, WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. *BF THE CONSUMER MADE AN APPOINTMENT FOR 10:00 AM HE ARRIVED AT 9:30 AM AND AT 11:20 AM THE DEALER STILL HAD NOT PERFORMED THE RECALL. AFTER WAITING FOR ALMOST 2/12 HOURS THE CONSUMER REQUESTED HIS VEHICLE BACK WITHOUT THE RECALL BEIN...

THE RECALL FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATES THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE DECEMBER. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

THE RECALL FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE BEEN ISSUED, HOWEVER THE DEALER STATES THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONSUMER HAS BEEN WAITING SINCE DECEMBER. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB

UPON PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK IT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED BY ITSELF INTO REVERSE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES AS HE WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR KNOCKED HIM DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL UNTIL IT HIT A SNOW BANK. C...

UPON PUTTING THE VEHICLE INTO PARK IT AUTOMATICALLY SHIFTED BY ITSELF INTO REVERSE, WHICH CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES. *AK THE CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES AS HE WAS EXITING THE VEHICLE. THE DOOR KNOCKED HIM DOWN AND THE VEHICLE CONTINUED TO ROLL UNTIL IT HIT A SNOW BANK. C...

RE 2002 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK THAT MAKES A NOISE IN THE FRONT BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER INQUIRING WHY SHE HAVE NOT REC'D A RECALL LETTER. *BF *NM

RE 2002 DODGE DAKOTA TRUCK THAT MAKES A NOISE IN THE FRONT BECAUSE OF DEFECTIVE BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER INQUIRING WHY SHE HAVE NOT REC'D A RECALL LETTER. *BF *NM

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN JANUARY 4, 2005. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. ALSO, CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE...

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE PARTS IN ORDER TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. THIS WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEELS COULD FALL OFF.*AK

RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. OWNER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER IN JANUARY 4, 2005. OWNER CONTACTED THE DEALER, AND WAS TOLD THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE, AND THERE WAS NO INDICATION AS TO WHEN THE PARTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE. ALSO, CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURE...

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE PARTS IN ORDER TO DO RECALL REPAIRS. THIS WAS DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEELS COULD FALL OFF.*AK

A BANGING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND THE NOISE STOPPED. WHILE DRIVING, THE NOISE ESCALATED REPEATEDLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONA...

A BANGING NOISE WAS COMING FROM UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER PULLED OVER AND THE NOISE STOPPED. WHILE DRIVING, THE NOISE ESCALATED REPEATEDLY. THE CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE TO A MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER THAT THE HUB ASSEMBLY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONA...

RUSTING AND PITTED BRAKE ROTORS ON 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 40K MILES AND IS GARAGED IN WINTER MONTHS. INSPECTION SHOWED BRAKE PADS WERE NOT WORN OUT BUT ROTORS WERE PITTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I PAID $406 TO HAVE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. COULD HAVE HAD ...

RUSTING AND PITTED BRAKE ROTORS ON 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. VEHICLE HAS LESS THAN 40K MILES AND IS GARAGED IN WINTER MONTHS. INSPECTION SHOWED BRAKE PADS WERE NOT WORN OUT BUT ROTORS WERE PITTED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURE DEFECT. I PAID $406 TO HAVE BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS REPLACED. COULD HAVE HAD ...

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT WHEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEELS CAN FALL OFF IF NOT REPLACED.

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYSLER ISSUED AN FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT WHEN TAKEN IN FOR SERVICE, OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEED TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. OWNER WAS INFORMED THAT THE WHEELS CAN FALL OFF IF NOT REPLACED.

CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

CONSUMER COULD HEAR A CLICKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A REPAIR SHOP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT BOTH FRONT UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *JB

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE LOOSE. *NM *JB

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE LOOSE. *NM *JB

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING FRONT BALL JOINTS. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY, WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEELS COULD FALL OFF.*AK

NHTSA RECALL CAMPAIGN 04V596000 CONCERNING FRONT BALL JOINTS. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO APPOINTMENTS AVAILABLE UNTIL MAY, WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEELS COULD FALL OFF.*AK

THE ROTORS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR CHECKUP. THIS DEFECT MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP.*AK

THE ROTORS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR CHECKUP. THIS DEFECT MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP.*AK

THE ROTORS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR CHECKUP. THIS DEFECT MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP.*AK

THE ROTORS AND BRAKES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN FOR CHECKUP. THIS DEFECT MADE IT DIFFICULT FOR THE VEHICLE TO STOP.*AK

SLIGHT NOISE, LOUD NOISE. POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK.

SLIGHT NOISE, LOUD NOISE. POWER STEERING PUMP. *AK.

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AS WELL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V596000 DEALING WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL DID NOT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AS WELL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V596000 DEALING WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL DID NOT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AS WELL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V596000 DEALING WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL DID NOT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AS WELL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V596000 DEALING WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL DID NOT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AS WELL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V596000 DEALING WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL DID NOT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AS WELL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V596000 DEALING WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL DID NOT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AS WELL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V596000 DEALING WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL DID NOT ...

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. DEALER TOLD CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT AS WELL, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. MANUFACTURER STATED NO RECALL.*AK RECALL CAMPAIGN; NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER : 04V596000 DEALING WITH UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE RECALL DID NOT ...

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYLSER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE APPOINTMENTS UNTIL MAY, WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEELS CAN FALL OFF. *JB. CONSUMER STATED NO AVAILABLE APPOINTMENTS UNTIL MAY WAS RIDICULO...

RECALL CAMPAIGN: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. REPLACED UPPER BALL JOINTS. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN; THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE TO HAVE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE TIE ROD REPLACEMENT AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT WOULD NOT BE COV...

NHTSA CAMPAIGN 04V596000; DAIMLER CHRYLSER ISSUED AN UPPER BALL JOINT RECALL. THIS VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN THE RECALL, BUT THERE WERE NO AVAILABLE APPOINTMENTS UNTIL MAY, WHICH COULD BE DANGEROUS BECAUSE THE WHEELS CAN FALL OFF. *JB. CONSUMER STATED NO AVAILABLE APPOINTMENTS UNTIL MAY WAS RIDICULO...

RECALL CAMPAIGN: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. REPLACED UPPER BALL JOINTS. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN; THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A SAFETY RECALL NOTICE TO HAVE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE TIE ROD REPLACEMENT AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT WOULD NOT BE COV...

WHEN APPLYING LEFT TURN SIGNAL THE FOUR WAY FLASHERS COME ON. *NM

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RECALL.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR CONSUMER RECEIVE WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE 2WDS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *TT *NM

WHEN APPLYING LEFT TURN SIGNAL THE FOUR WAY FLASHERS COME ON. *NM

2002 DODGE DAKOTA RECALL.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR CONSUMER RECEIVE WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR UPPER BALL JOINTS. HOWEVER, CONSUMER WANTS TO KNOW WHY THE 2WDS WERE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL FOR THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *TT *NM

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING EXTREMELY EARLY. *NM

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPING EXTREMELY EARLY. *NM

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DIPS WITH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LIFTING. AS A RESULT, THE REAR WHEELS LOCK UP VERY EASILY, CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO KICK IN. WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN, THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY OTHER TYPES OF TR...

UPON APPLYING THE BRAKES, THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE DIPS WITH THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE LIFTING. AS A RESULT, THE REAR WHEELS LOCK UP VERY EASILY, CAUSING THE ABS SYSTEM TO KICK IN. WHEN THE ABS SYSTEM KICKS IN, THE VEHICLE FEELS LIKE THE ACCELERATOR WAS PRESSED. I HAVE DRIVEN MANY OTHER TYPES OF TR...

NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 ON THE BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT IS ON MAY 26, 2005. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 ON THE BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE NEXT AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT IS ON MAY 26, 2005. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *JB

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED FLASHING AND A FEW DAYS LATER MY LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY TRUCK HAS 40,900 MILES ON IT AND NO WRECKS OF ANY KIND. I READ ABOU...

THE LIGHTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA STARTED FLASHING AND A FEW DAYS LATER MY LIGHTS, DASH LIGHTS AND POWER DOOR LOCKS STOPPED WORKING. I HAVE HAD 3 DIFFERENT AUTO MECHANICS LOOK AT IT AND NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUT WHAT THE PROBLEM IS. MY TRUCK HAS 40,900 MILES ON IT AND NO WRECKS OF ANY KIND. I READ ABOU...

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE SCOPE OF THE BALL JOINT RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED. THE BALL JOINTS ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FAILED YET THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CONSUMERS 100K MILES LIMITED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED. *BF *NM *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TH...

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE SCOPE OF THE BALL JOINT RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED. THE BALL JOINTS ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FAILED YET THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CONSUMERS 100K MILES LIMITED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED. *BF *NM *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TH...

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE SCOPE OF THE BALL JOINT RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED. THE BALL JOINTS ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FAILED YET THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CONSUMERS 100K MILES LIMITED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED. *BF *NM *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TH...

THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE SCOPE OF THE BALL JOINT RECALL SHOULD BE EXPANDED. THE BALL JOINTS ON THE CONSUMER'S VEHICLE FAILED YET THE VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER THE CONSUMERS 100K MILES LIMITED WARRANTY. THE VEHICLE'S TRANSMISSION ALSO FAILED. *BF *NM *SC THE CONSUMER STATED THAT TH...

RECALL CAMPAIGN#04V596000: THE VEHICLE'S BALL JOINTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM THE BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT. THE CONSUMER REQESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

RECALL CAMPAIGN#04V596000: THE VEHICLE'S BALL JOINTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM THE BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT. THE CONSUMER REQESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

RECALL CAMPAIGN#04V596000: THE VEHICLE'S BALL JOINTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM THE BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT. THE CONSUMER REQESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

RECALL CAMPAIGN#04V596000: THE VEHICLE'S BALL JOINTS FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL NOTIFICATION. *NM THE BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT. THE CONSUMER REQESTED REIMBURSEMENT. *SC *JB

RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL ON BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT CONSUMER WAS...

RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL ON BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT CONSUMER WAS...

RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL ON BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT CONSUMER WAS...

RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THE RECALL ON BALL JOINT WEAR. CONSUMER NOTIFIED THE DEALERSHIP AND SCHEDULED AN APPOINTMENT. WHEN THE CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR THE SCHEDULED APPOINTMENT CONSUMER WAS...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER INSPECTED IT, GAVE IT A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, AND THEN SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. CURRENTLY, MANUFACTURER IS RECALLING THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS A TWO WHEEL DRIVE...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER SEVERAL TIMES. DEALER INSPECTED IT, GAVE IT A WHEEL ALIGNMENT, AND THEN SAID THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG. CURRENTLY, MANUFACTURER IS RECALLING THE 4 WHEEL DRIVE. HOWEVER, THIS VEHICLE IS A TWO WHEEL DRIVE...

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 LATE MARCH 2005. *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 LATE MARCH 2005. *AK

REGARDING THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER RECALL OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. ONE OF THE REASONS THEY MAY BE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAS TO DO WITH THE LOUSY METAL USED ON THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK FOR 3 YEARS AND UNDER NORMAL BRAKING THERE IS SHUTTERING,...

REGARDING THE DAIMLER CHRYSLER RECALL OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. ONE OF THE REASONS THEY MAY BE HAVING PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAS TO DO WITH THE LOUSY METAL USED ON THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS. I HAVE HAD THE TRUCK FOR 3 YEARS AND UNDER NORMAL BRAKING THERE IS SHUTTERING,...

VEHICLE IS 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT PLUS QUAD CAB 4X4, WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BRAKE REPAIR SHOP FOR ROTOR / DRUM RESURFACING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE HAVE WORN OUT, ARE LOOSE, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST IN E...

VEHICLE IS 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT PLUS QUAD CAB 4X4, WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BRAKE REPAIR SHOP FOR ROTOR / DRUM RESURFACING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE HAVE WORN OUT, ARE LOOSE, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST IN E...

VEHICLE IS 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT PLUS QUAD CAB 4X4, WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BRAKE REPAIR SHOP FOR ROTOR / DRUM RESURFACING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE HAVE WORN OUT, ARE LOOSE, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST IN E...

VEHICLE IS 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SPORT PLUS QUAD CAB 4X4, WITH 58,000 MILES ON IT. WHEN I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A BRAKE REPAIR SHOP FOR ROTOR / DRUM RESURFACING, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE BALL JOINTS IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF THE VEHICLE HAVE WORN OUT, ARE LOOSE, AND NEED TO BE REPLACED, AT A COST IN E...

FRONT DISC BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. OCCURRED AGAIN ON DEC 10, WITH FRONT ROTORS TURNING BRIGHT RED AND SMOKING. DEALER FOUND ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID, REPLACED ABS COMPONENT, FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. OCCURRED AGAIN ON DEC 30...

FRONT DISC BRAKES WOULD NOT RELEASE WHILE DRIVING. DEALER COULD NOT FIND A PROBLEM. OCCURRED AGAIN ON DEC 10, WITH FRONT ROTORS TURNING BRIGHT RED AND SMOKING. DEALER FOUND ABS SYSTEM WAS NOT RELEASING HYDRAULIC FLUID, REPLACED ABS COMPONENT, FRONT ROTORS AND BRAKE PADS. OCCURRED AGAIN ON DEC 30...

RECALL CAMPAIGN: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE DEALING WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED IN...

RECALL CAMPAIGN: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE DEALING WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED IN...

RECALL CAMPAIGN: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE DEALING WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED IN...

RECALL CAMPAIGN: 2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAVE UPPER BALL JOINTS PROBLEMS. *BF RECALL CAMPAIGN: THE CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL ON HIS VEHICLE DEALING WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD BUT NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED IN...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFTER 2,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, STATING IT WAS A WEAR ITEM. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT AND FIXED BEFORE OFFERING THE VEHICLE FOR SALE, BUT THEY CLAIM OTHERWISE. I WAS FOR...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFTER 2,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, STATING IT WAS A WEAR ITEM. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT AND FIXED BEFORE OFFERING THE VEHICLE FOR SALE, BUT THEY CLAIM OTHERWISE. I WAS FOR...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFTER 2,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, STATING IT WAS A WEAR ITEM. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT AND FIXED BEFORE OFFERING THE VEHICLE FOR SALE, BUT THEY CLAIM OTHERWISE. I WAS FOR...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFTER 2,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, STATING IT WAS A WEAR ITEM. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT AND FIXED BEFORE OFFERING THE VEHICLE FOR SALE, BUT THEY CLAIM OTHERWISE. I WAS FOR...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFTER 2,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, STATING IT WAS A WEAR ITEM. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT AND FIXED BEFORE OFFERING THE VEHICLE FOR SALE, BUT THEY CLAIM OTHERWISE. I WAS FOR...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REQUIRED REPLACEMENT AFTER 2,000 MILES OF OWNERSHIP. THIS WAS BROUGHT TO THE DEALERS ATTENTION. THE DEALER WOULD NOT FIX THE PROBLEM, STATING IT WAS A WEAR ITEM. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CAUGHT AND FIXED BEFORE OFFERING THE VEHICLE FOR SALE, BUT THEY CLAIM OTHERWISE. I WAS FOR...

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA RECALL 04V596000 CONCERNING BALL JOINT WEAR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR THE RECALL BECAUSE THE VEHICLE WAS NOT PURCHASED AT THAT PARTICULAR DEALERSHIP. *AK

THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT IT IS HARD TO REALLY POINT ONE OUT THAT I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH. FIRST OF ALL IT STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THEN IT LEAD INTO WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. NOW WE ARE AT A...

THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT IT IS HARD TO REALLY POINT ONE OUT THAT I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH. FIRST OF ALL IT STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THEN IT LEAD INTO WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. NOW WE ARE AT A...

THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT IT IS HARD TO REALLY POINT ONE OUT THAT I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH. FIRST OF ALL IT STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THEN IT LEAD INTO WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. NOW WE ARE AT A...

THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT IT IS HARD TO REALLY POINT ONE OUT THAT I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH. FIRST OF ALL IT STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THEN IT LEAD INTO WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. NOW WE ARE AT A...

THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT IT IS HARD TO REALLY POINT ONE OUT THAT I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH. FIRST OF ALL IT STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THEN IT LEAD INTO WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. NOW WE ARE AT A...

THERE ARE SO MANY PROBLEMS THAT IT IS HARD TO REALLY POINT ONE OUT THAT I AM MOST CONCERNED WITH. FIRST OF ALL IT STARTED WITH THE TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. THEN IT LEAD INTO WHAT THE MANUFACTURER SAYS IS AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM. THEN THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ENTIRE FUEL DELIVERY SYSTEM. NOW WE ARE AT A...

FRONT END OF TRUCK WOULD MAKE NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. OTH BALL JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE UPPER HAD NEARLY 1/4" OF UP AND DOWN TRAVEL AND THE BOTTOM WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN. IT IS AMAZING THAT THE WHEEL DIDN'T FALL OFF COMPLETELY. RE...

FRONT END OF TRUCK WOULD MAKE NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. OTH BALL JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE UPPER HAD NEARLY 1/4" OF UP AND DOWN TRAVEL AND THE BOTTOM WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN. IT IS AMAZING THAT THE WHEEL DIDN'T FALL OFF COMPLETELY. RE...

FRONT END OF TRUCK WOULD MAKE NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. OTH BALL JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE UPPER HAD NEARLY 1/4" OF UP AND DOWN TRAVEL AND THE BOTTOM WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN. IT IS AMAZING THAT THE WHEEL DIDN'T FALL OFF COMPLETELY. RE...

FRONT END OF TRUCK WOULD MAKE NOISE WHEN HITTING BUMPS THE STEERING WHEEL WOULD SHAKE VIOLENTLY. OTH BALL JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WERE DEFECTIVE. THE UPPER HAD NEARLY 1/4" OF UP AND DOWN TRAVEL AND THE BOTTOM WAS COMPLETELY BROKEN. IT IS AMAZING THAT THE WHEEL DIDN'T FALL OFF COMPLETELY. RE...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD TRUCK. I HAVE JUST BEEN REJECTED A VIRGINIA INSPECTION BECAUSE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS IN MY TRUCK ARE ABOUT TO COME OUT. THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE 2WDS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IF THE DAKOTAS ARE MADE WITH THE SAME PARTS FOR THE SAME PLACE. ISN'...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 2WD TRUCK. I HAVE JUST BEEN REJECTED A VIRGINIA INSPECTION BECAUSE THE UPPER BALL JOINTS IN MY TRUCK ARE ABOUT TO COME OUT. THE LOCAL DODGE DEALER TOLD ME THAT THE 2WDS ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. IF THE DAKOTAS ARE MADE WITH THE SAME PARTS FOR THE SAME PLACE. ISN'...

WHEN APPLYING THE ANTI- BRAKES FROM A LOW SPEED BRAKES LOCKED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AT 20,000 MILES. PADS OK. TERIBLE PULSING WHEN STOPPING. LOCAL DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE A FEE JUST TO LOOK AT IT. I BELIEVE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE AFFECTED BY THIS. BRAKES HORRIBLE IN WET CONDITION.*AK

WHEN APPLYING THE ANTI- BRAKES FROM A LOW SPEED BRAKES LOCKED. AS A RESULT, VEHICLE REAR ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS WARPED AT 20,000 MILES. PADS OK. TERIBLE PULSING WHEN STOPPING. LOCAL DEALER WANTED TO CHARGE A FEE JUST TO LOOK AT IT. I BELIEVE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKES ARE AFFECTED BY THIS. BRAKES HORRIBLE IN WET CONDITION.*AK

I HAVE HEARD NEWS THAT THERE MAY BE A RECALL OF DODGE DAKOTA TRUCKS FOR REASON OF UNSAFE BALL JOINTS. I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB 4.7L TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK, I HAVE HEARD A LOUD CLUNK NOISE WHEN I TURN A CORNER OR GO UP A BUMP OR DRIVEWAY. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL NOIS...

I HAVE HEARD NEWS THAT THERE MAY BE A RECALL OF DODGE DAKOTA TRUCKS FOR REASON OF UNSAFE BALL JOINTS. I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB 4.7L TWO WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK. SINCE I BOUGHT THE TRUCK, I HAVE HEARD A LOUD CLUNK NOISE WHEN I TURN A CORNER OR GO UP A BUMP OR DRIVEWAY. THIS IS NOT A NORMAL NOIS...

TOLD BY FOUR PEOPLE AT WORK THAT THEY HAD PROBLEM WITH THERE BALL JOINT AND HAD TO REPLACE THEM ON DODGE DAKOTAS TRUCK, ASK DODGE DEALER THEY SAID THEY GO BAD BECAUSE OF MICHIGAN ROADS, I ASK HIM WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER 49 STATES. *JB

TOLD BY FOUR PEOPLE AT WORK THAT THEY HAD PROBLEM WITH THERE BALL JOINT AND HAD TO REPLACE THEM ON DODGE DAKOTAS TRUCK, ASK DODGE DEALER THEY SAID THEY GO BAD BECAUSE OF MICHIGAN ROADS, I ASK HIM WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER 49 STATES. *JB

SIR, I READ ABOUT DODGE DAKOTA HAS UPPER JOINT PLM. GATES(CHRYSLER) SAYS, THEY CAN HEAR NOISE FROM JOINT BUT U FORGET ABOUT DEAF PEOPLE HAVE OWN TOO. I AM DEAF AND MY TRUCK IS 2002 4X4 DODGE DAKOTA. THEY SHOULD CONCERNS ABOUT DEAF PEOPLE TOO. PLEASE INFORM ME SOON BEFORE HAPPENS ANYTIME!!!...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MAKING TURNS, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO BECOME LOOSE AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FRONT BALL JOINT REPAIRS FOR THE FOURTH TIME.*AK

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE SEVERAL MILES, AUDIBLE "GROAN" COMES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE DURING TURNS. NO PROBLEM WITH STEERING, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, BUT MAKES THAT MOANING SOUND. SUSPECT BALL JOINTS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK 2. AT 46,000 (APPROX) HAD TO REPLACE 1 ROTOR, 1 DRUM ON ...

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE SEVERAL MILES, AUDIBLE "GROAN" COMES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE DURING TURNS. NO PROBLEM WITH STEERING, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, BUT MAKES THAT MOANING SOUND. SUSPECT BALL JOINTS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK 2. AT 46,000 (APPROX) HAD TO REPLACE 1 ROTOR, 1 DRUM ON ...

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE SEVERAL MILES, AUDIBLE "GROAN" COMES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE DURING TURNS. NO PROBLEM WITH STEERING, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, BUT MAKES THAT MOANING SOUND. SUSPECT BALL JOINTS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK 2. AT 46,000 (APPROX) HAD TO REPLACE 1 ROTOR, 1 DRUM ON ...

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WENT INTO THE MEDIAN AND STOPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

I BROUGHT MY DODGE TRUCK (2002) REG. CAB (NO 4X4) TO THE DEALER BACK IN 01/30/2003 I HAD 6470 MILES ON IT. I COMPLAINED ABOUT A THUMPING NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP. PRYER TO THIS WHEN I WAS GETTING AN INSPECTION A WEEK EARLIER THEY TOLD ME MY BALL JOINT WAS BAD. WHEN THE DEA...

TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER STARTED TO NOTICE BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CAR JERKED SPORADICALLY. THE PROBLEM STEADILY GOT WORSE. THREE WEEKS LATER THIS VEHICLE STARTED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. TWO DAYS AGO, THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

HAD TO HAVE THE BALLJOINTS REPLACED AT LESS THAN 50'000 MILES.*AK

HAD TO HAVE THE BALLJOINTS REPLACED AT LESS THAN 50'000 MILES.*AK

SIR, I READ ABOUT DODGE DAKOTA HAS UPPER JOINT PLM. GATES(CHRYSLER) SAYS, THEY CAN HEAR NOISE FROM JOINT BUT U FORGET ABOUT DEAF PEOPLE HAVE OWN TOO. I AM DEAF AND MY TRUCK IS 2002 4X4 DODGE DAKOTA. THEY SHOULD CONCERNS ABOUT DEAF PEOPLE TOO. PLEASE INFORM ME SOON BEFORE HAPPENS ANYTIME!!!...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLAC...

THERE IS A CLICKING NOISE WHEN THE VEHICLE IS MAKING TURNS, CAUSING THE SUSPENSION TO BECOME LOOSE AND MAINTAIN PROPER CONTROL. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER FOR FRONT BALL JOINT REPAIRS FOR THE FOURTH TIME.*AK

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE SEVERAL MILES, AUDIBLE "GROAN" COMES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE DURING TURNS. NO PROBLEM WITH STEERING, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, BUT MAKES THAT MOANING SOUND. SUSPECT BALL JOINTS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK 2. AT 46,000 (APPROX) HAD TO REPLACE 1 ROTOR, 1 DRUM ON ...

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE SEVERAL MILES, AUDIBLE "GROAN" COMES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE DURING TURNS. NO PROBLEM WITH STEERING, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, BUT MAKES THAT MOANING SOUND. SUSPECT BALL JOINTS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK 2. AT 46,000 (APPROX) HAD TO REPLACE 1 ROTOR, 1 DRUM ON ...

1. AFTER DRIVING VEHICLE SEVERAL MILES, AUDIBLE "GROAN" COMES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE DURING TURNS. NO PROBLEM WITH STEERING, NO EXCESSIVE PLAY, BUT MAKES THAT MOANING SOUND. SUSPECT BALL JOINTS. THIS IS AN ONGOING PROBLEM.*AK 2. AT 46,000 (APPROX) HAD TO REPLACE 1 ROTOR, 1 DRUM ON ...

THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE CAME OFF WHILE DRIVING AT 75 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY. VEHICLE WENT INTO THE MEDIAN AND STOPPED. VEHICLE WAS TOWED. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND CAUGHT ON FIRE.*AK

I BROUGHT MY DODGE TRUCK (2002) REG. CAB (NO 4X4) TO THE DEALER BACK IN 01/30/2003 I HAD 6470 MILES ON IT. I COMPLAINED ABOUT A THUMPING NOISE IN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WHEN I GO OVER A BUMP. PRYER TO THIS WHEN I WAS GETTING AN INSPECTION A WEEK EARLIER THEY TOLD ME MY BALL JOINT WAS BAD. WHEN THE DEA...

TWO MONTHS AGO CONSUMER STARTED TO NOTICE BRAKE FAILURE. WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES THE CAR JERKED SPORADICALLY. THE PROBLEM STEADILY GOT WORSE. THREE WEEKS LATER THIS VEHICLE STARTED TO WORK PROPERLY WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES. TWO DAYS AGO, THE SAME PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

HAD TO HAVE THE BALLJOINTS REPLACED AT LESS THAN 50'000 MILES.*AK

HAD TO HAVE THE BALLJOINTS REPLACED AT LESS THAN 50'000 MILES.*AK

(1) FAILURE OF STEERING COMPONENTS; (2) REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS; (3) PARTS REPLACEMENT IMMINENT.*AK

(1) FAILURE OF STEERING COMPONENTS; (2) REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS; (3) PARTS REPLACEMENT IMMINENT.*AK

THERE HAS BEEN NO FAILURE OF MY FRONT END YET, HOWEVER I HAVE NOTICED A RATTLE IN THE FRONT. I HAVE NOT NOTIFIED MY DEALER YET. I DONT BELIEVE THE BALL JOINTS ARE UNDER WARRANTY. JUST WANTED TO EXPRESS MY CONCERN.*AK

THERE HAS BEEN NO FAILURE OF MY FRONT END YET, HOWEVER I HAVE NOTICED A RATTLE IN THE FRONT. I HAVE NOT NOTIFIED MY DEALER YET. I DONT BELIEVE THE BALL JOINTS ARE UNDER WARRANTY. JUST WANTED TO EXPRESS MY CONCERN.*AK

I NOTICED LOUD CRACKING-POPPING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING OR TRAVELING OVER ROUGH PAVEMENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE NOISES FROM THE SUSPENSION. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THAT I WAS IN DANGER OF LOSING A WHEEL IF I H...

IN A RECENT NEWS ARTICLE I READ THAT THE NHTSA IS CONSIDERING RECALLING DODGE DAKOTAS FOR FAULTY UPPER BALL JOINTS. I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB CONCERNING THIS ISSUE.*AK I RECENTLY TOOK MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB IN FOR A FRONT END ALLIGMENT. AT T...

(1) FAILURE OF STEERING COMPONENTS; (2) REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS; (3) PARTS REPLACEMENT IMMINENT.*AK

(1) FAILURE OF STEERING COMPONENTS; (2) REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE PARTS; (3) PARTS REPLACEMENT IMMINENT.*AK

THERE HAS BEEN NO FAILURE OF MY FRONT END YET, HOWEVER I HAVE NOTICED A RATTLE IN THE FRONT. I HAVE NOT NOTIFIED MY DEALER YET. I DONT BELIEVE THE BALL JOINTS ARE UNDER WARRANTY. JUST WANTED TO EXPRESS MY CONCERN.*AK

THERE HAS BEEN NO FAILURE OF MY FRONT END YET, HOWEVER I HAVE NOTICED A RATTLE IN THE FRONT. I HAVE NOT NOTIFIED MY DEALER YET. I DONT BELIEVE THE BALL JOINTS ARE UNDER WARRANTY. JUST WANTED TO EXPRESS MY CONCERN.*AK

I NOTICED LOUD CRACKING-POPPING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN TURNING OR TRAVELING OVER ROUGH PAVEMENT. I TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP FOR SERVICE. I TOLD THEM ABOUT THE NOISES FROM THE SUSPENSION. THEY CHECKED THE VEHICLE AND SAID THAT I WAS IN DANGER OF LOSING A WHEEL IF I H...

IN A RECENT NEWS ARTICLE I READ THAT THE NHTSA IS CONSIDERING RECALLING DODGE DAKOTAS FOR FAULTY UPPER BALL JOINTS. I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY EXPERIENCE WITH MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB CONCERNING THIS ISSUE.*AK I RECENTLY TOOK MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB IN FOR A FRONT END ALLIGMENT. AT T...

THE TIRE RETAIL STORE WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER REPLACING THE FRONT TIRES BECAUSE 3 OF THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THE FOURTH WORE OUT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS NO LIFT AND NO OVERSIZED TIRES. THE DEFECTIVE TIRES HAVE 20 TO 25% OF THE TREAD STILL...

THE TIRE RETAIL STORE WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER REPLACING THE FRONT TIRES BECAUSE 3 OF THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THE FOURTH WORE OUT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS NO LIFT AND NO OVERSIZED TIRES. THE DEFECTIVE TIRES HAVE 20 TO 25% OF THE TREAD STILL...

THE TIRE RETAIL STORE WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER REPLACING THE FRONT TIRES BECAUSE 3 OF THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THE FOURTH WORE OUT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS NO LIFT AND NO OVERSIZED TIRES. THE DEFECTIVE TIRES HAVE 20 TO 25% OF THE TREAD STILL...

THE TIRE RETAIL STORE WAS UNABLE TO PERFORM A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER REPLACING THE FRONT TIRES BECAUSE 3 OF THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND THE FOURTH WORE OUT. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT HIS VEHICLE HAS NO LIFT AND NO OVERSIZED TIRES. THE DEFECTIVE TIRES HAVE 20 TO 25% OF THE TREAD STILL...

DRIVING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA (SLT 4X4) IN A 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT. WAS TRAVELING AT 49 MPH. APPLIED BRAKES WITH ABNORMALLY SLOW RESPONSE, JERKING AND VIBRATION, RESULTING IN REAR-ENDING THE CAR AHEAD. RESULTED IN $5050 DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK AND $4781 IN DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE. HAVE HAD BRAKES CHECKED...

DECEMBER 6, 2004 I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CABU AND NOTICED A SHAKING FEELING WHEN APPLYING MY BRAKES WHEN GOING DOWN HILL ON 11/25/04. THIS PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS THAT THERE IS A LOUD CREAKING NOISE. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR ANY O...

I PURCHASED MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB 4X4 NEW FROM THE DEALER. AND AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES I NOTICE SUSPENSION NOISE FROM THE FRONT. IT WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST THEN AS I APPROACHED 50,000 MILES THE NOISE BECAME A METALLIC CHATTER AT ALL TIMES. I HAD THE PARTS REPLACED BY A LOCAL SHOP AFTER THE ...

DRIVING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA (SLT 4X4) IN A 55 MPH SPEED LIMIT. WAS TRAVELING AT 49 MPH. APPLIED BRAKES WITH ABNORMALLY SLOW RESPONSE, JERKING AND VIBRATION, RESULTING IN REAR-ENDING THE CAR AHEAD. RESULTED IN $5050 DAMAGE TO MY TRUCK AND $4781 IN DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE. HAVE HAD BRAKES CHECKED...

DECEMBER 6, 2004 I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CABU AND NOTICED A SHAKING FEELING WHEN APPLYING MY BRAKES WHEN GOING DOWN HILL ON 11/25/04. THIS PROBLEM HAS CONTINUED TO HAPPEN. I HAVE ALSO NOTICED THAT WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS THAT THERE IS A LOUD CREAKING NOISE. I BROUGHT MY VEHICLE IN FOR ANY O...

I PURCHASED MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUADCAB 4X4 NEW FROM THE DEALER. AND AT ABOUT 40,000 MILES I NOTICE SUSPENSION NOISE FROM THE FRONT. IT WAS INTERMITTENT AT FIRST THEN AS I APPROACHED 50,000 MILES THE NOISE BECAME A METALLIC CHATTER AT ALL TIMES. I HAD THE PARTS REPLACED BY A LOCAL SHOP AFTER THE ...

I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT 24,000 MILES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON. MY HOPE IS THAT YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND FORCE CHRYSLER TO DO A RE-CALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. *AK

I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT 24,000 MILES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON. MY HOPE IS THAT YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND FORCE CHRYSLER TO DO A RE-CALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. *AK

I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT 24,000 MILES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON. MY HOPE IS THAT YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND FORCE CHRYSLER TO DO A RE-CALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. *AK

I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT 24,000 MILES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON. MY HOPE IS THAT YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND FORCE CHRYSLER TO DO A RE-CALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. *AK

I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT 24,000 MILES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON. MY HOPE IS THAT YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND FORCE CHRYSLER TO DO A RE-CALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. *AK

I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA AND HAD TO HAVE THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED AT 24,000 MILES AFTER DOING SOME RESEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS IS COMMON. MY HOPE IS THAT YOU WOULD INVESTIGATE THIS AND FORCE CHRYSLER TO DO A RE-CALL AND FIX THE PROBLEM BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT OR KILLED. *AK

2002 - DODGE DAKOTA: TRUCK MECHANICALLY SOUND WHEN IT COMES TO THE ENGINE. RECENTLY HAD A TUNE-UP & 27 POINT INSPECTION @ 50,000 MILES AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACEMENT AND WOULD COST ABOUT $1200.00 TO FIX. THE DEALERS MECHANIC ASKED IF I HAVE BEEN HEAR A "CLUNK...

2002 - DODGE DAKOTA: TRUCK MECHANICALLY SOUND WHEN IT COMES TO THE ENGINE. RECENTLY HAD A TUNE-UP & 27 POINT INSPECTION @ 50,000 MILES AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACEMENT AND WOULD COST ABOUT $1200.00 TO FIX. THE DEALERS MECHANIC ASKED IF I HAVE BEEN HEAR A "CLUNK...

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET THE FRONT END ALIGNED ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA IT WAS DISCOVERED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED AND SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. THE MECHANICE STATES IT IS A DEFECT OF THE PARTS. *AK

WHILE ATTEMPTING TO GET THE FRONT END ALIGNED ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA IT WAS DISCOVERED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS HAVE FAILED AND SEPARATED. THE VEHICLE HAD LESS THAN 30,000 MILES. THE MECHANICE STATES IT IS A DEFECT OF THE PARTS. *AK

THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE ROTORS. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING SO I EXPECTED 40,000 TO 50,000 MILES ON THE FRONT BRAKES. I HAD 15,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK FOR ITS 1ST BRAKE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME THAT I STILL HAD APPROXIMATELY 80% OF PADS LEFT. I BROUGHT T...

THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE ROTORS. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING SO I EXPECTED 40,000 TO 50,000 MILES ON THE FRONT BRAKES. I HAD 15,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK FOR ITS 1ST BRAKE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME THAT I STILL HAD APPROXIMATELY 80% OF PADS LEFT. I BROUGHT T...

THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE ROTORS. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING SO I EXPECTED 40,000 TO 50,000 MILES ON THE FRONT BRAKES. I HAD 15,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK FOR ITS 1ST BRAKE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME THAT I STILL HAD APPROXIMATELY 80% OF PADS LEFT. I BROUGHT T...

THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE ROTORS. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING SO I EXPECTED 40,000 TO 50,000 MILES ON THE FRONT BRAKES. I HAD 15,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK FOR ITS 1ST BRAKE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME THAT I STILL HAD APPROXIMATELY 80% OF PADS LEFT. I BROUGHT T...

THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE ROTORS. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING SO I EXPECTED 40,000 TO 50,000 MILES ON THE FRONT BRAKES. I HAD 15,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK FOR ITS 1ST BRAKE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME THAT I STILL HAD APPROXIMATELY 80% OF PADS LEFT. I BROUGHT T...

THE FRONT BRAKES ON MY TRUCK WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEFECTIVE ROTORS. I DO MOSTLY HIGHWAY DRIVING SO I EXPECTED 40,000 TO 50,000 MILES ON THE FRONT BRAKES. I HAD 15,000 MILES ON THE TRUCK FOR ITS 1ST BRAKE INSPECTION AND WAS TOLD AT THAT TIME THAT I STILL HAD APPROXIMATELY 80% OF PADS LEFT. I BROUGHT T...

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNLATCH. DRIVER HAD TO CUT SEATBELT. *AK

DRIVER'S SIDE SEAT BELT WILL NOT UNLATCH. DRIVER HAD TO CUT SEATBELT. *AK

THE AIR BAG SENSOR STAYED ON. CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

THE AIR BAG SENSOR STAYED ON. CLOCK SPRING MALFUNCTIONED. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE AIR BAG WILL NOT DEPLOY UPON IMPACT. *AK

RACK AND PINION, AND TIE ROD FAILURE AFTER 2 YEARS ON DODGE DAKOTA....TIRE ROTATION STORE INFORMED ME THAT WHEEL WAS IN DANGER OF COMING OFF. RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD REPLACED AT COST OF 1,000.00. WAS "WORN" THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE PIECES. A SEARCH OF THE WEB INDICATES THAT THERE ARE ...

RACK AND PINION, AND TIE ROD FAILURE AFTER 2 YEARS ON DODGE DAKOTA....TIRE ROTATION STORE INFORMED ME THAT WHEEL WAS IN DANGER OF COMING OFF. RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD REPLACED AT COST OF 1,000.00. WAS "WORN" THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE PIECES. A SEARCH OF THE WEB INDICATES THAT THERE ARE ...

RACK AND PINION, AND TIE ROD FAILURE AFTER 2 YEARS ON DODGE DAKOTA....TIRE ROTATION STORE INFORMED ME THAT WHEEL WAS IN DANGER OF COMING OFF. RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD REPLACED AT COST OF 1,000.00. WAS "WORN" THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE PIECES. A SEARCH OF THE WEB INDICATES THAT THERE ARE ...

RACK AND PINION, AND TIE ROD FAILURE AFTER 2 YEARS ON DODGE DAKOTA....TIRE ROTATION STORE INFORMED ME THAT WHEEL WAS IN DANGER OF COMING OFF. RACK AND PINION GEAR AND TIE ROD REPLACED AT COST OF 1,000.00. WAS "WORN" THERE WAS NO DAMAGE TO THE PIECES. A SEARCH OF THE WEB INDICATES THAT THERE ARE ...

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. *NM DRIVERS SIDE HEATED UP SO MUCH THAT IT BLEW THE TIRE AND THE RIM OFF THE HUB WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. DUE TO THE DAMAGE THE WHEEL BEARING HUB, ROTOR, BRAKE AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER THE PASSENGERS SIDE FAILED. *T...

THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL BEARINGS FAILED. *NM DRIVERS SIDE HEATED UP SO MUCH THAT IT BLEW THE TIRE AND THE RIM OFF THE HUB WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. DUE TO THE DAMAGE THE WHEEL BEARING HUB, ROTOR, BRAKE AND TIRE HAD TO BE REPLACED. ONE WEEK LATER THE PASSENGERS SIDE FAILED. *T...

PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE IN 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. BALL JOINTS WHERE MAKING CLUNKING SOUND AND WERE BAD AT 35000 BUT DEALER REFUSED TO FIX. NOW WHEN I RETURNED AT 79000 AND THEY ARE REALLY REALLY BAD AND UNSAFE THEY ADMIT THAT THEY ARE BAD AND THAT THEY KNOW DODGE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL J...

PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE IN 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. BALL JOINTS WHERE MAKING CLUNKING SOUND AND WERE BAD AT 35000 BUT DEALER REFUSED TO FIX. NOW WHEN I RETURNED AT 79000 AND THEY ARE REALLY REALLY BAD AND UNSAFE THEY ADMIT THAT THEY ARE BAD AND THAT THEY KNOW DODGE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL J...

PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE IN 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. BALL JOINTS WHERE MAKING CLUNKING SOUND AND WERE BAD AT 35000 BUT DEALER REFUSED TO FIX. NOW WHEN I RETURNED AT 79000 AND THEY ARE REALLY REALLY BAD AND UNSAFE THEY ADMIT THAT THEY ARE BAD AND THAT THEY KNOW DODGE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL J...

PREMATURE BALL JOINT FAILURE IN 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4. BALL JOINTS WHERE MAKING CLUNKING SOUND AND WERE BAD AT 35000 BUT DEALER REFUSED TO FIX. NOW WHEN I RETURNED AT 79000 AND THEY ARE REALLY REALLY BAD AND UNSAFE THEY ADMIT THAT THEY ARE BAD AND THAT THEY KNOW DODGE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL J...

FRONT END VIBRATION AND CREEKING. DEALER STATES BOTH UPPER FRONT BALL JOINTS WORN AND NEED REPLACING. OLD PARTS AVAILABLE.*AK

FRONT END VIBRATION AND CREEKING. DEALER STATES BOTH UPPER FRONT BALL JOINTS WORN AND NEED REPLACING. OLD PARTS AVAILABLE.*AK

BOUGHT 2002 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SLT+ IN JUNE OF 2002. WITHIN 6,000 MILES, BEGAN TO HEAR AN OCCASIONAL 'SCRUNCH' SOUND WHEN TURNING SHARP (LIKE INTO PARKING SPACES) - MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN HITTING A BUMP WHILE TURNING SHARP (ON MY STREET, THERE'S A SLIGHT - LESS THAN 2 INCH - DROPOFF FROM THE ROAD...

DODGE DAKOTA HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES, NOTICE SCRUNCH SOUND IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHENEVER CONSUMER PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. *BF *TC

BOUGHT 2002 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SLT+ IN JUNE OF 2002. WITHIN 6,000 MILES, BEGAN TO HEAR AN OCCASIONAL 'SCRUNCH' SOUND WHEN TURNING SHARP (LIKE INTO PARKING SPACES) - MORE PRONOUNCED WHEN HITTING A BUMP WHILE TURNING SHARP (ON MY STREET, THERE'S A SLIGHT - LESS THAN 2 INCH - DROPOFF FROM THE ROAD...

DODGE DAKOTA HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS AT LOW MILES, NOTICE SCRUNCH SOUND IN FRONT SUSPENSION WHENEVER CONSUMER PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY. *BF *TC

THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4. I BEGAN NOTICING POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHEEL AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER WHO CLAIMED NOTHING WAS WRONG. 6,000 MILES LATER IT WAS GETTING WORSE SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. SURE ENOUGH I...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT AROUND 48,000 MILES OF REGULAR HIGHWAY DRIVING, AND NOW AT 58,000 IT FEELS AS IF THEY ARE GOING AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED WITH DODGE PARTS, AND CHRYSLER TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE NOT RECALLING IT. AFTER ALL THE NEWS I'VE SEEN ON DAKOTA/DURAN...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT AROUND 48,000 MILES OF REGULAR HIGHWAY DRIVING, AND NOW AT 58,000 IT FEELS AS IF THEY ARE GOING AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED WITH DODGE PARTS, AND CHRYSLER TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE NOT RECALLING IT. AFTER ALL THE NEWS I'VE SEEN ON DAKOTA/DURAN...

THIS IS IN REGARDS TO MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4. I BEGAN NOTICING POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHEEL AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. I TOOK IT INTO THE DEALER WHO CLAIMED NOTHING WAS WRONG. 6,000 MILES LATER IT WAS GETTING WORSE SO I TOOK IT BACK TO THE DEALER. SURE ENOUGH I...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT AROUND 48,000 MILES OF REGULAR HIGHWAY DRIVING, AND NOW AT 58,000 IT FEELS AS IF THEY ARE GOING AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED WITH DODGE PARTS, AND CHRYSLER TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE NOT RECALLING IT. AFTER ALL THE NEWS I'VE SEEN ON DAKOTA/DURAN...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT AROUND 48,000 MILES OF REGULAR HIGHWAY DRIVING, AND NOW AT 58,000 IT FEELS AS IF THEY ARE GOING AGAIN. THEY WERE REPLACED WITH DODGE PARTS, AND CHRYSLER TOLD ME THAT THEY ARE NOT RECALLING IT. AFTER ALL THE NEWS I'VE SEEN ON DAKOTA/DURAN...

THE MODULE CONTROLLING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S HEADLIGHT'S, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOT LIGHTS FAILED. SYMPTOMS ARE SHOCKINGLY CLOSE TO THOSE OF THE RECALL (I DO HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION). HEADLIGHTS FAILED, BRIGHTS FAILED, WIPERS FAILED. ONLY TURN SIGNALS HORN AND CAUTION LIGHTS REMAIN. DEALER RE...

THE MODULE CONTROLLING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S HEADLIGHT'S, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOT LIGHTS FAILED. SYMPTOMS ARE SHOCKINGLY CLOSE TO THOSE OF THE RECALL (I DO HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION). HEADLIGHTS FAILED, BRIGHTS FAILED, WIPERS FAILED. ONLY TURN SIGNALS HORN AND CAUTION LIGHTS REMAIN. DEALER RE...

THE MODULE CONTROLLING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S HEADLIGHT'S, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOT LIGHTS FAILED. SYMPTOMS ARE SHOCKINGLY CLOSE TO THOSE OF THE RECALL (I DO HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION). HEADLIGHTS FAILED, BRIGHTS FAILED, WIPERS FAILED. ONLY TURN SIGNALS HORN AND CAUTION LIGHTS REMAIN. DEALER RE...

THE MODULE CONTROLLING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S HEADLIGHT'S, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOT LIGHTS FAILED. SYMPTOMS ARE SHOCKINGLY CLOSE TO THOSE OF THE RECALL (I DO HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION). HEADLIGHTS FAILED, BRIGHTS FAILED, WIPERS FAILED. ONLY TURN SIGNALS HORN AND CAUTION LIGHTS REMAIN. DEALER RE...

THE MODULE CONTROLLING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S HEADLIGHT'S, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOT LIGHTS FAILED. SYMPTOMS ARE SHOCKINGLY CLOSE TO THOSE OF THE RECALL (I DO HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION). HEADLIGHTS FAILED, BRIGHTS FAILED, WIPERS FAILED. ONLY TURN SIGNALS HORN AND CAUTION LIGHTS REMAIN. DEALER RE...

THE MODULE CONTROLLING MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA'S HEADLIGHT'S, WINDSHIELD WIPERS, INTERIOT LIGHTS FAILED. SYMPTOMS ARE SHOCKINGLY CLOSE TO THOSE OF THE RECALL (I DO HAVE A MANUAL TRANSMISSION). HEADLIGHTS FAILED, BRIGHTS FAILED, WIPERS FAILED. ONLY TURN SIGNALS HORN AND CAUTION LIGHTS REMAIN. DEALER RE...

DUE TO THE WORN FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM

DUE TO THE WORN FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS, THE CONSUMER WOULD HEAR A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING. THE DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE. PLEASE PROVIDE MORE INFORMATION. *NM

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS CONTINUED TO WEAR PREMATURELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMTION. *JB

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS CONTINUED TO WEAR PREMATURELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMTION. *JB

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS CONTINUED TO WEAR PREMATURELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMTION. *JB

THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS CONTINUED TO WEAR PREMATURELY. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMTION. *JB

REPORTED A POPPING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP APPRO. ONE YEAR AGO, INFORMED NOTHING WAS WRONG. UPON A PERSONAL INSPECTION DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE I NOTED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAD PREMATURELY FAILED. *AK(CURRENT VECHICLE MILEAGE 16,000) PURCHASED RE...

REPORTED A POPPING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP APPRO. ONE YEAR AGO, INFORMED NOTHING WAS WRONG. UPON A PERSONAL INSPECTION DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE I NOTED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAD PREMATURELY FAILED. *AK(CURRENT VECHICLE MILEAGE 16,000) PURCHASED RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE, BOTH SIDES. REPLACEMENT ESTIMATED AT $1100.00.*AK

REPORTED A POPPING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP APPRO. ONE YEAR AGO, INFORMED NOTHING WAS WRONG. UPON A PERSONAL INSPECTION DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE I NOTED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAD PREMATURELY FAILED. *AK(CURRENT VECHICLE MILEAGE 16,000) PURCHASED RE...

REPORTED A POPPING SOUND ON THE RIGHT FRONT OF VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP APPRO. ONE YEAR AGO, INFORMED NOTHING WAS WRONG. UPON A PERSONAL INSPECTION DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE I NOTED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER CONTROL ARM BALL JOINT HAD PREMATURELY FAILED. *AK(CURRENT VECHICLE MILEAGE 16,000) PURCHASED RE...

UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINT FAILURE, BOTH SIDES. REPLACEMENT ESTIMATED AT $1100.00.*AK

UPPER BALL JOINTS OF A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 NEEDING REPLACED WITH ONLY 15,153 MILES ON TRUCK. *NM

UPPER BALL JOINTS OF A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 NEEDING REPLACED WITH ONLY 15,153 MILES ON TRUCK. *NM

UPPER CONTROL ARM. *NM

UPPER CONTROL ARM. *NM

MY HUSBAND'S TRUCK WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. ALMOST @ THE BUMPER. POLICE REPORT STATED DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE "NEGLIGIBLE". MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED. HE WAS PARTIALLY EJECTED. THE TRUCK ROLLED OVER ON HIM. GREAT ROAD/WEATHER CONDITIONS. LIGHT TRAFFIC-JUST THE 2 VEHICLES. 45 MPH SP...

MY HUSBAND'S TRUCK WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. ALMOST @ THE BUMPER. POLICE REPORT STATED DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE "NEGLIGIBLE". MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED. HE WAS PARTIALLY EJECTED. THE TRUCK ROLLED OVER ON HIM. GREAT ROAD/WEATHER CONDITIONS. LIGHT TRAFFIC-JUST THE 2 VEHICLES. 45 MPH SP...

FRONT BRAKE DISC WERE CAST IN LAYERS, AND THEY CAME APART. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT CONSUMER CALL THIS OFFICE.*AK

MY HUSBAND'S TRUCK WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. ALMOST @ THE BUMPER. POLICE REPORT STATED DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE "NEGLIGIBLE". MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED. HE WAS PARTIALLY EJECTED. THE TRUCK ROLLED OVER ON HIM. GREAT ROAD/WEATHER CONDITIONS. LIGHT TRAFFIC-JUST THE 2 VEHICLES. 45 MPH SP...

MY HUSBAND'S TRUCK WAS STRUCK ON THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE. ALMOST @ THE BUMPER. POLICE REPORT STATED DAMAGE TO THE OTHER VEHICLE "NEGLIGIBLE". MY HUSBAND WAS KILLED. HE WAS PARTIALLY EJECTED. THE TRUCK ROLLED OVER ON HIM. GREAT ROAD/WEATHER CONDITIONS. LIGHT TRAFFIC-JUST THE 2 VEHICLES. 45 MPH SP...

FRONT BRAKE DISC WERE CAST IN LAYERS, AND THEY CAME APART. MANUFACTURER RECOMMENDED THAT CONSUMER CALL THIS OFFICE.*AK

NOISE IN FRONT END PICKUP MOVES SIDE TO SIDE. *AK

NOISE IN FRONT END PICKUP MOVES SIDE TO SIDE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REBUILT MY BRAKES STARTED TO SOUND AS IF THERE WAS DIRT ON THE PADS. AS THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 19000 MILES AT THE TIME THAT'S WHAT I BELIEVED. THE NOISE OVER THE NEXT WEEK GOT LOUDER AND THE TRUCK HARDER TO STOP SAFTLY. CONTACTED DEALER BROUGHT IN AND DISCO...

WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REBUILT MY BRAKES STARTED TO SOUND AS IF THERE WAS DIRT ON THE PADS. AS THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 19000 MILES AT THE TIME THAT'S WHAT I BELIEVED. THE NOISE OVER THE NEXT WEEK GOT LOUDER AND THE TRUCK HARDER TO STOP SAFTLY. CONTACTED DEALER BROUGHT IN AND DISCO...

WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REBUILT MY BRAKES STARTED TO SOUND AS IF THERE WAS DIRT ON THE PADS. AS THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 19000 MILES AT THE TIME THAT'S WHAT I BELIEVED. THE NOISE OVER THE NEXT WEEK GOT LOUDER AND THE TRUCK HARDER TO STOP SAFTLY. CONTACTED DEALER BROUGHT IN AND DISCO...

WHILE DRIVING HOME AFTER HAVING TRANSMISSION REBUILT MY BRAKES STARTED TO SOUND AS IF THERE WAS DIRT ON THE PADS. AS THE VEHICLE ONLY HAD 19000 MILES AT THE TIME THAT'S WHAT I BELIEVED. THE NOISE OVER THE NEXT WEEK GOT LOUDER AND THE TRUCK HARDER TO STOP SAFTLY. CONTACTED DEALER BROUGHT IN AND DISCO...

WORN BALL JOINTS AND RELATED SUSPENSION NOISE. *AK

WORN BALL JOINTS AND RELATED SUSPENSION NOISE. *AK

WORN BALL JOINTS AND RELATED SUSPENSION NOISE. *AK

WORN BALL JOINTS AND RELATED SUSPENSION NOISE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HEARD NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT. HAD NO DIFFICULTY WITH THE DRIVING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DID NOT NEED TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON THE LEFT. HAD PREVIOUSLY FILED COMPLA...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK EXHIBITS PREMATURE WEAR ON UPPER BALL JOINTS RESULTING IN LOUD POPPING NOISE DURING TURNS AND FRONT IN RATTLE ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT.*AK

WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HEARD NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT. HAD NO DIFFICULTY WITH THE DRIVING. TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALERSHIP, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT SIDE LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. DID NOT NEED TO REPLACE BALL JOINTS ON THE LEFT. HAD PREVIOUSLY FILED COMPLA...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK EXHIBITS PREMATURE WEAR ON UPPER BALL JOINTS RESULTING IN LOUD POPPING NOISE DURING TURNS AND FRONT IN RATTLE ON UNEVEN PAVEMENT.*AK

PASSANGER SIDE FLOOR FLOODS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. EVERYDAY I NEED TO SUCK OUT THE WATER WITH A VACCUME. INSIDE OF TRUCK SMELLS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEM. *JB

PASSANGER SIDE FLOOR FLOODS WHEN AIR CONDITIONER IS ON. EVERYDAY I NEED TO SUCK OUT THE WATER WITH A VACCUME. INSIDE OF TRUCK SMELLS AS A RESULT OF THE PROBLEM. *JB

A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BW AVAILABLE. *AK

A RECALL WAS ISSUED FOR THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR. DEALER STATED THEY DID NOT KNOW WHEN THE PARTS WILL BW AVAILABLE. *AK

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE FULLY AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME BACK UP WHEN RELEASED, BUT THE BRAKES DRAGGED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE FRONT ROTORS OVERHEATED. THE DEALERSHIP TURNED THE FRONT ROTORS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A MONTH LATER. THIS TIME THE REAR BRAKE ...

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE FULLY AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME BACK UP WHEN RELEASED, BUT THE BRAKES DRAGGED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE FRONT ROTORS OVERHEATED. THE DEALERSHIP TURNED THE FRONT ROTORS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A MONTH LATER. THIS TIME THE REAR BRAKE ...

UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, I WOULD HEAR "POPPING" COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. BROUGHT IT IN FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD BALL JOINTS. REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (LEFT AND RIGHT). THE CONDITION OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS INDICATED THAT THEY WERE...

UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, I WOULD HEAR "POPPING" COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. BROUGHT IT IN FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD BALL JOINTS. REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (LEFT AND RIGHT). THE CONDITION OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS INDICATED THAT THEY WERE...

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE FULLY AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME BACK UP WHEN RELEASED, BUT THE BRAKES DRAGGED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE FRONT ROTORS OVERHEATED. THE DEALERSHIP TURNED THE FRONT ROTORS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A MONTH LATER. THIS TIME THE REAR BRAKE ...

INTERMITTENTLY THE BRAKES FAILED TO RELEASE FULLY AFTER BEING DEPRESSED. THE BRAKE PEDAL CAME BACK UP WHEN RELEASED, BUT THE BRAKES DRAGGED. WHEN THIS OCCURRED, THE FRONT ROTORS OVERHEATED. THE DEALERSHIP TURNED THE FRONT ROTORS, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED A MONTH LATER. THIS TIME THE REAR BRAKE ...

UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, I WOULD HEAR "POPPING" COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. BROUGHT IT IN FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD BALL JOINTS. REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (LEFT AND RIGHT). THE CONDITION OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS INDICATED THAT THEY WERE...

UPON TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, I WOULD HEAR "POPPING" COMING FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION. BROUGHT IT IN FOR INSPECTION. MECHANIC DIAGNOSED THE PROBLEM AS BAD BALL JOINTS. REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS (LEFT AND RIGHT). THE CONDITION OF THE UPPER BALL JOINTS INDICATED THAT THEY WERE...

HELLO, I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT. I NOTICED WATER ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE. I CLEANED THE WATER AND ASSUMED I HAD LEFT THE WINDOW DOWN AT SOME POINT AND RAIN GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. TODAY I NOTICED THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD WAS SOAKED WITH WATE...

HELLO, I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SXT. I NOTICED WATER ON THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD OF THE VEHICLE. I CLEANED THE WATER AND ASSUMED I HAD LEFT THE WINDOW DOWN AT SOME POINT AND RAIN GOT INTO THE VEHICLE, HOWEVER THIS WAS NOT THE CASE. TODAY I NOTICED THE PASSENGER FLOOR BOARD WAS SOAKED WITH WATE...

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED UP, AND THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED UP, AND THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED UP, AND THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE VEHICLE STARTED UP, AND THE HEADLIGHTS CAME ON BY THEMSELVES WHILE PARKED IN THE GARAGE, WHICH WAS ATTACHED TO THE HOUSE. DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA A RECALL 04V21600 ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TWO MONTHS AGO. TWO MONTHS LATER, DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO CONDUCT THE RECALL. THIS DEALERSHIP IS THE ONLY ONE IN TOWN. THE NEXT DEALERSHIP IS ABOUT 350 MILES AWAY. *AK

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. *AK

CONSUMER RECEIVED NHTSA A RECALL 04V21600 ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS TWO MONTHS AGO. TWO MONTHS LATER, DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS TO CONDUCT THE RECALL. THIS DEALERSHIP IS THE ONLY ONE IN TOWN. THE NEXT DEALERSHIP IS ABOUT 350 MILES AWAY. *AK

FRONT BRAKE ROTORS WARPED. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT ABS LOCKED UP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON WET ROAD SURFACE. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

CONSUMER COMPLAINED THAT ABS LOCKED UP WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES ON WET ROAD SURFACE. VEHICLE WAS INSPECTED BY AN REPAIR SHOP, AND THEY COULD NOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

FELT PULSING IN FRONT BRAKES DUE TO ROTOR OVERHEATING AND WARPING. BRAKE FAILURE, NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES.*AK

FELT PULSING IN FRONT BRAKES DUE TO ROTOR OVERHEATING AND WARPING. BRAKE FAILURE, NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES.*AK

FELT PULSING IN FRONT BRAKES DUE TO ROTOR OVERHEATING AND WARPING. BRAKE FAILURE, NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES.*AK

FELT PULSING IN FRONT BRAKES DUE TO ROTOR OVERHEATING AND WARPING. BRAKE FAILURE, NO ACCIDENT OR INJURIES.*AK

PREMATURE FAILURE ON LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT FOR 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4, 36,990 MILES. POPPING SOUNDS COMING FROM FRONT LEFT, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR EVALUATION. I WAS CHARGED FOR THE BALL JOINT CHECK AND DEDUCTABLE ON EXTENDED WARRANTY.*AK

SHAKING IN FRONT END WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ALSO RATTLE IN FRONT END. DODGE DEALER FOUND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TO BE SEVERELY RUSTED AND PITTED AND THAT BRAKE PAD CLIPS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OFF FRONT PADS CAUSING RATTLE. ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED AND OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. DODGE REFUSED TO PA...

PREMATURE FAILURE ON LEFT UPPER BALL JOINT FOR 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4, 36,990 MILES. POPPING SOUNDS COMING FROM FRONT LEFT, SO I TOOK IT TO THE DEALER FOR EVALUATION. I WAS CHARGED FOR THE BALL JOINT CHECK AND DEDUCTABLE ON EXTENDED WARRANTY.*AK

SHAKING IN FRONT END WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED, ALSO RATTLE IN FRONT END. DODGE DEALER FOUND FRONT BRAKE ROTORS TO BE SEVERELY RUSTED AND PITTED AND THAT BRAKE PAD CLIPS WERE COMPLETELY RUSTED OFF FRONT PADS CAUSING RATTLE. ROTORS AND PADS WERE REPLACED AND OLD PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. DODGE REFUSED TO PA...

I HAVE HAD CLUNKING AND SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB SINCE ABOUT 18,000 MILES. I HAVE MENTIONED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS. AFTER VIEWING THE INTERNET I HAVE REALIZED THAT THERE IS MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER ...

I HAVE HAD CLUNKING AND SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB SINCE ABOUT 18,000 MILES. I HAVE MENTIONED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS. AFTER VIEWING THE INTERNET I HAVE REALIZED THAT THERE IS MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER ...

I HAVE HAD CLUNKING AND SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB SINCE ABOUT 18,000 MILES. I HAVE MENTIONED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS. AFTER VIEWING THE INTERNET I HAVE REALIZED THAT THERE IS MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER ...

I HAVE HAD CLUNKING AND SQUEAKING NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB SINCE ABOUT 18,000 MILES. I HAVE MENTIONED IT TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAY THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT IT IS. AFTER VIEWING THE INTERNET I HAVE REALIZED THAT THERE IS MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE UPPER AND LOWER ...

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB--WITH 49000 ON IT AND IT NEEDS LOWER BALL JOINTS! IS THERE ANY TYPE OF RECALL OR COURSE OF ACTION I CAN TAKE ? THESE BALL-JOINTS SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 49000. *JB

I HAVE A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB--WITH 49000 ON IT AND IT NEEDS LOWER BALL JOINTS! IS THERE ANY TYPE OF RECALL OR COURSE OF ACTION I CAN TAKE ? THESE BALL-JOINTS SHOULD NOT NEED TO BE REPLACED AT 49000. *JB

TRAVELING APPROX 25 MPH ON WET ROADS. APPLIED BRAKES NOTHING HAPPENED. TRUCK DIDN'T SLOW DOWN WITH BRAKE TO FLOOR. COLLISION OCCURRED (REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE) AND FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WEARING SEAT BELT. *JB

TRAVELING APPROX 25 MPH ON WET ROADS. APPLIED BRAKES NOTHING HAPPENED. TRUCK DIDN'T SLOW DOWN WITH BRAKE TO FLOOR. COLLISION OCCURRED (REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE) AND FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WEARING SEAT BELT. *JB

TRAVELING APPROX 25 MPH ON WET ROADS. APPLIED BRAKES NOTHING HAPPENED. TRUCK DIDN'T SLOW DOWN WITH BRAKE TO FLOOR. COLLISION OCCURRED (REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE) AND FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WEARING SEAT BELT. *JB

TRAVELING APPROX 25 MPH ON WET ROADS. APPLIED BRAKES NOTHING HAPPENED. TRUCK DIDN'T SLOW DOWN WITH BRAKE TO FLOOR. COLLISION OCCURRED (REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE) AND FRONT AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. WEARING SEAT BELT. *JB

BROUGHT 2002 DAKOTA TO DEALER CAUSE OF POPPING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT END ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. DEALER SAID NO PROBLEM FOUND. TRUCK STILL MAKES NOISES. HEARD THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH BALL JOINTS. *JB

BROUGHT 2002 DAKOTA TO DEALER CAUSE OF POPPING NOISES COMING FROM FRONT END ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING. DEALER SAID NO PROBLEM FOUND. TRUCK STILL MAKES NOISES. HEARD THAT THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH BALL JOINTS. *JB

SAW ON A MESSAGE BOARD THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION RE: DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS. I HAVE A 2002 DAKOTA. AT AROUND 10,000 MILES, I STARTED HEARING A NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. IT WAS VERY INTERMITTENT, SO I DIDN'T PAY ANY ATTENTION. BUT IT GOT MORE AND MORE FREQUENT UNTIL AROUND 20,...

THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A PUMP IN THE ROAD THERE WAS A CLUCKING OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. *AK

SAW ON A MESSAGE BOARD THAT THERE IS AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION RE: DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS. I HAVE A 2002 DAKOTA. AT AROUND 10,000 MILES, I STARTED HEARING A NOISE IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION. IT WAS VERY INTERMITTENT, SO I DIDN'T PAY ANY ATTENTION. BUT IT GOT MORE AND MORE FREQUENT UNTIL AROUND 20,...

THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN OUT AND NEED TO BE REPLACED. WHEN VEHICLE WENT OVER A PUMP IN THE ROAD THERE WAS A CLUCKING OR KNOCKING NOISE FROM THE FRONT END. THIS WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH THESE TRUCKS. *AK

AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AND ABOUT 15,000 MILES I TOOK MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SLT QUAD CAB 4.7L V8 4X2 IN TO THE DEALER FOR A "CLUNKING" NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN AND REPLACED THE PARTS UNDER WARRANTY. ON 4 JULY 2004, AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK FOR ABO...

AFTER APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AND ABOUT 15,000 MILES I TOOK MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA SLT QUAD CAB 4.7L V8 4X2 IN TO THE DEALER FOR A "CLUNKING" NOISE IN THE STEERING. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE WORN AND REPLACED THE PARTS UNDER WARRANTY. ON 4 JULY 2004, AFTER HAVING THE TRUCK FOR ABO...

BRAKE ROTORS WARP EARLY DUE TO NORMAL WEAR. ITH 19,000 MILES I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROTORS BEFORE REPLACING MY FIRST SET OF PADS.THER PEOPLE REPORT THE ME:HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEW_30410.HTML HTTP://WWW.DODGEDAKOTAS.COM/BOARDS/V6/924.HTML. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS WARP EARLY DUE TO NORMAL WEAR. ITH 19,000 MILES I HAVE TO REPLACE THE ROTORS BEFORE REPLACING MY FIRST SET OF PADS.THER PEOPLE REPORT THE ME:HTTP://WWW.CARSURVEY.ORG/REVIEW_30410.HTML HTTP://WWW.DODGEDAKOTAS.COM/BOARDS/V6/924.HTML. *AK

I HAD A BRAKE AND ROTOR JOB DONE AT 36000 MILES BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT MY RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AT THE BOOT AND THERE IS TO MUCH PLAY FROM TIE RODS. DEALER SHIP WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP EXEPT CHARGE ME $3750 TO FIX IT. I DO NOT NO HOW LONG THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE. ANOUTHER DEALER...

I HAD A BRAKE AND ROTOR JOB DONE AT 36000 MILES BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT MY RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AT THE BOOT AND THERE IS TO MUCH PLAY FROM TIE RODS. DEALER SHIP WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP EXEPT CHARGE ME $3750 TO FIX IT. I DO NOT NO HOW LONG THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE. ANOUTHER DEALER...

I HAD A BRAKE AND ROTOR JOB DONE AT 36000 MILES BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT MY RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AT THE BOOT AND THERE IS TO MUCH PLAY FROM TIE RODS. DEALER SHIP WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP EXEPT CHARGE ME $3750 TO FIX IT. I DO NOT NO HOW LONG THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE. ANOUTHER DEALER...

I HAD A BRAKE AND ROTOR JOB DONE AT 36000 MILES BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT MY RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AT THE BOOT AND THERE IS TO MUCH PLAY FROM TIE RODS. DEALER SHIP WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP EXEPT CHARGE ME $3750 TO FIX IT. I DO NOT NO HOW LONG THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE. ANOUTHER DEALER...

VEHICLE STALLED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO REPEAT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE VEHICLE CHIP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT IT CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

VEHICLE STALLED. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THEY COULD NOT GET THE VEHICLE TO REPEAT THE PROBLEM. MANUFACTURER REPLACED THE VEHICLE CHIP ON FOUR OCCASIONS, BUT IT CONTINUED TO STALL. *AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA 52000 MILES FIRST THE SEAT BELT LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THEN ALL THE GUAGES ON THE DASH GO DEAD FOR ABOUT THREE SECONDS. ODOMETER ALSO WILL NOT RECORD ANY MILEAGE ALSO. THEN THE GAUGES RESET NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS ONLY WHEN THE INSIDE GETS HOT FROM THE SUN. TURNING THE AIR ON...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA 52000 MILES FIRST THE SEAT BELT LIGHT COMES ON WHILE DRIVING, THEN ALL THE GUAGES ON THE DASH GO DEAD FOR ABOUT THREE SECONDS. ODOMETER ALSO WILL NOT RECORD ANY MILEAGE ALSO. THEN THE GAUGES RESET NORMAL. THIS HAPPENS ONLY WHEN THE INSIDE GETS HOT FROM THE SUN. TURNING THE AIR ON...

MY ROTORS WERE TRASHED AT 20,000 MILES ON THE 2002 DODGE DAKATO. I DO BASIC DRIVING AND FOUND OUT FROM A FORUM WEBSITE ON DAKATOS THAT THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. A MECHANIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT HE FIXES DOUBLE THE ROTORS ON DAKATOS THAT HE DOES ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE.*AK

MY ROTORS WERE TRASHED AT 20,000 MILES ON THE 2002 DODGE DAKATO. I DO BASIC DRIVING AND FOUND OUT FROM A FORUM WEBSITE ON DAKATOS THAT THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE WITH THIS PROBLEM. A MECHANIC FROM THE DEALERSHIP TOLD ME THAT HE FIXES DOUBLE THE ROTORS ON DAKATOS THAT HE DOES ON ANY OTHER VEHICLE.*AK

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

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

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

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

I HAD LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING WHICH I BELIEVE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY STEERING/BALL JOINT / RACK AND PINION FAILURE. IT'S AT THE DEALER NOW BEING LOOKED OVER THOROUGHLY. THE DEALER JUST REPLACED THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT LAST WEEK.*AK

I HAD LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING WHICH I BELIEVE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY STEERING/BALL JOINT / RACK AND PINION FAILURE. IT'S AT THE DEALER NOW BEING LOOKED OVER THOROUGHLY. THE DEALER JUST REPLACED THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT LAST WEEK.*AK

I HAD LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING WHICH I BELIEVE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY STEERING/BALL JOINT / RACK AND PINION FAILURE. IT'S AT THE DEALER NOW BEING LOOKED OVER THOROUGHLY. THE DEALER JUST REPLACED THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT LAST WEEK.*AK

I HAD LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING WHICH I BELIEVE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY STEERING/BALL JOINT / RACK AND PINION FAILURE. IT'S AT THE DEALER NOW BEING LOOKED OVER THOROUGHLY. THE DEALER JUST REPLACED THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT LAST WEEK.*AK

I HAD LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING WHICH I BELIEVE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY STEERING/BALL JOINT / RACK AND PINION FAILURE. IT'S AT THE DEALER NOW BEING LOOKED OVER THOROUGHLY. THE DEALER JUST REPLACED THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT LAST WEEK.*AK

I HAD LOSS OF CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE THIS MORNING WHICH I BELIEVE IS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY STEERING/BALL JOINT / RACK AND PINION FAILURE. IT'S AT THE DEALER NOW BEING LOOKED OVER THOROUGHLY. THE DEALER JUST REPLACED THE INTERMITTENT STEERING SHAFT LAST WEEK.*AK

BRAKE CALIPER GOT STUCK OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. NO ONE WAS INJURED. ALSO THERE WAS NO WARNING AND WE HAVE DONE REGULAR MAINTENANCE AS SUGGESTED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. *AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT END FAILURE.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS MANEUVERING A CURVE THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE HIT A GUARD RAIL. THE TRUCK SUSTAINED SOME FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT. THE CONSUMER STILL HEARS A POPPI...

BRAKE CALIPER GOT STUCK OPEN WHILE DRIVING. THE VEHICLE WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. NO ONE WAS INJURED. ALSO THERE WAS NO WARNING AND WE HAVE DONE REGULAR MAINTENANCE AS SUGGESTED IN THE OWNERS MANUAL. *AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA FRONT END FAILURE.*MR WHEN THE CONSUMER WAS MANEUVERING A CURVE THE POWER STEERING FAILED AND THE VEHICLE HIT A GUARD RAIL. THE TRUCK SUSTAINED SOME FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT. THE CONSUMER STILL HEARS A POPPI...

WARPED DISC ROTORS ON 2002 DAKOTA WITH 16000 MILES. DODGE REFUSES TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY. IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE EXCESSIVE EARLY ROTOR FAILURES ON DAKOTA'S AS IDENTIFIED BY NHTSA COMPLAINTS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND MAY BE RELATED TO DEFECTIVE CALIPERS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *LA

WARPED DISC ROTORS ON 2002 DAKOTA WITH 16000 MILES. DODGE REFUSES TO COVER UNDER WARRANTY. IT APPEARS THAT THERE ARE EXCESSIVE EARLY ROTOR FAILURES ON DAKOTA'S AS IDENTIFIED BY NHTSA COMPLAINTS. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY ISSUE AND MAY BE RELATED TO DEFECTIVE CALIPERS CAUSING THE PROBLEM. *LA

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ( ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P265/70R16, DOT# 25.4 0FFSET) *JB

THE RIGHT REAR TIRE HAD A BLOWOUT WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ( ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT, TIRE SIZE P265/70R16, DOT# 25.4 0FFSET) *JB

AT AROUND 15000 MILES I NOTICED THE BRAKES STARTING TO PULSE OR DRAG DURING NORMAL STOPPING. AT 18000 MILES I WAS TOLD BY MIDAS THAT ROTOR FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE WAS A BIG PROBLEM, AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THEM MANY TIMES DURING THE LIFE OF MY TRUCK. *JB

AT AROUND 15000 MILES I NOTICED THE BRAKES STARTING TO PULSE OR DRAG DURING NORMAL STOPPING. AT 18000 MILES I WAS TOLD BY MIDAS THAT ROTOR FAILURE IN THIS VEHICLE WAS A BIG PROBLEM, AND THAT I WOULD HAVE TO REPLACE THEM MANY TIMES DURING THE LIFE OF MY TRUCK. *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED PEDAL PULSATED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN TURNED THE ROTORS AT 34, 000 MILES. *AK VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT IN THE PAST, WHICH CONCERNED THE CONSUMER. *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED PEDAL PULSATED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN TURNED THE ROTORS AT 34, 000 MILES. *AK VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT IN THE PAST, WHICH CONCERNED THE CONSUMER. *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED PEDAL PULSATED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN TURNED THE ROTORS AT 34, 000 MILES. *AK VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT IN THE PAST, WHICH CONCERNED THE CONSUMER. *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED PEDAL PULSATED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN TURNED THE ROTORS AT 34, 000 MILES. *AK VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT IN THE PAST, WHICH CONCERNED THE CONSUMER. *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED PEDAL PULSATED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN TURNED THE ROTORS AT 34, 000 MILES. *AK VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT IN THE PAST, WHICH CONCERNED THE CONSUMER. *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN BRAKE WERE DEPRESSED PEDAL PULSATED. VEHICLE WAS SERVICED, AND TECHNICIAN TURNED THE ROTORS AT 34, 000 MILES. *AK VEHICLE HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINT IN THE PAST, WHICH CONCERNED THE CONSUMER. *LA

A POWER PORT INSIDE OF A CENTER CONSOLE HAD A DEVICE PLUGGED INTO IT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE. THE START OF THE FIRE WAS TRACED TO THE PLUG IN INSIDE OF THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE FUSIBLE LINK/FUSE NEVER BLEW AND SO THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $4000 WORTH OF DAMAGE BEFORE THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. *LA

A POWER PORT INSIDE OF A CENTER CONSOLE HAD A DEVICE PLUGGED INTO IT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE. THE START OF THE FIRE WAS TRACED TO THE PLUG IN INSIDE OF THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE FUSIBLE LINK/FUSE NEVER BLEW AND SO THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $4000 WORTH OF DAMAGE BEFORE THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. *LA

A POWER PORT INSIDE OF A CENTER CONSOLE HAD A DEVICE PLUGGED INTO IT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE. THE START OF THE FIRE WAS TRACED TO THE PLUG IN INSIDE OF THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE FUSIBLE LINK/FUSE NEVER BLEW AND SO THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $4000 WORTH OF DAMAGE BEFORE THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. *LA

A POWER PORT INSIDE OF A CENTER CONSOLE HAD A DEVICE PLUGGED INTO IT AND THE VEHICLE STARTED ON FIRE. THE START OF THE FIRE WAS TRACED TO THE PLUG IN INSIDE OF THE CENTER CONSOLE. THE FUSIBLE LINK/FUSE NEVER BLEW AND SO THE VEHICLE SUSTAINED $4000 WORTH OF DAMAGE BEFORE THE FIRE WAS PUT OUT. *LA

UPDATE TO COMPLAINT 10028872. AFTER HAVING THE ROTORS TURNED (RECUT TO SAFE SPECIFICATIONS) AT 24,000 THE SAME SEVERE VIBRATIONS AND SHAKING CAME BACK AT 27,000. EVEN LIGHT BRAKING PRESSURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT AND ACROSS LANE MARKERS. I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN AFT...

UPDATE TO COMPLAINT 10028872. AFTER HAVING THE ROTORS TURNED (RECUT TO SAFE SPECIFICATIONS) AT 24,000 THE SAME SEVERE VIBRATIONS AND SHAKING CAME BACK AT 27,000. EVEN LIGHT BRAKING PRESSURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO SWERVE TO THE LEFT AND ACROSS LANE MARKERS. I NOTICED THAT WHEN THE TRUCK WAS DRIVEN AFT...

ON OUR WAY TO THE HOSPITAL (AFTER DARK) WHEN THE OIL PRESSURE WENT TO '0' AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TRUCK STARTED SLOWING DOWN (AS IF DOWNSHIFTED) AND SMOKING. ABOUT THE TIME WE GOT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD IT BACKFIRED AND A FLASH CAME FROM THE BACK OF THE TRUCK AND IT DIED. I HAVE A 200...

ON OUR WAY TO THE HOSPITAL (AFTER DARK) WHEN THE OIL PRESSURE WENT TO '0' AND CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. TRUCK STARTED SLOWING DOWN (AS IF DOWNSHIFTED) AND SMOKING. ABOUT THE TIME WE GOT TO THE SHOULDER OF THE ROAD IT BACKFIRED AND A FLASH CAME FROM THE BACK OF THE TRUCK AND IT DIED. I HAVE A 200...

HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA REPLACED AFTER 25,000 MILES AND TURNED AFTER 30,000 MILES, MOST OF THE MILEAGE IS HUGHWAY MILES.*AK

BALL JOINTS AND U-JOINTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AFTER ONLY 26 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 60,000 MILES PUT ON THE TRUCK. *AK

BALL JOINTS AND U-JOINTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AFTER ONLY 26 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 60,000 MILES PUT ON THE TRUCK. *AK

BALL JOINTS AND U-JOINTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AFTER ONLY 26 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 60,000 MILES PUT ON THE TRUCK. *AK

DEFROSTER WOULD NOT WORK ON A COLD MORNING.THE DEFROSTER WOULD NOT WORK DUE TO THE RESISTER BEING BURNT OUT, AND YOU HAD A HARD TIME SEEING OUT THE WINDSHIELD, AND NO HEAT WAS GETTING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

HAD TO HAVE THE FRONT ROTORS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA REPLACED AFTER 25,000 MILES AND TURNED AFTER 30,000 MILES, MOST OF THE MILEAGE IS HUGHWAY MILES.*AK

BALL JOINTS AND U-JOINTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AFTER ONLY 26 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 60,000 MILES PUT ON THE TRUCK. *AK

BALL JOINTS AND U-JOINTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AFTER ONLY 26 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 60,000 MILES PUT ON THE TRUCK. *AK

BALL JOINTS AND U-JOINTS ARE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT AFTER ONLY 26 MONTHS OF OWNERSHIP AND 60,000 MILES PUT ON THE TRUCK. *AK

DEFROSTER WOULD NOT WORK ON A COLD MORNING.THE DEFROSTER WOULD NOT WORK DUE TO THE RESISTER BEING BURNT OUT, AND YOU HAD A HARD TIME SEEING OUT THE WINDSHIELD, AND NO HEAT WAS GETTING INTO THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER FOUR TIMES. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS. *AK SC

WHILE DRIVING/TURNING OR BRAKING FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS MADE A POPPING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY NOTICED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED.*AK ADDITIONALLY THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

WHILE DRIVING/TURNING OR BRAKING FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS MADE A POPPING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY NOTICED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED.*AK ADDITIONALLY THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE FAILING. *NM

WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE AND ROTOR SEPARATED FROM THE VEHICLE. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE ROLLED OVER FOUR TIMES. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED BROKEN RIBS. *AK SC

WHILE DRIVING/TURNING OR BRAKING FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS MADE A POPPING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY NOTICED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED.*AK ADDITIONALLY THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

WHILE DRIVING/TURNING OR BRAKING FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS MADE A POPPING NOISE. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP, THEY NOTICED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED.*AK ADDITIONALLY THE STEERING SHAFT NEEDED TO BE REPLAC...

UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE FAILING. *NM

DODGE DAKOTA 02 WITH JUST 50000 MILES HAS NOISE IN FRONT END, THUD IN FRONT END ON BUMPS AND TURNS, CAMBER SEEMS TO CHANGE AT TIMES WHEN VEIWED WHILE PARKED, CALLED DODGE AT 1-800-992-1997, GOT A RUNAROUND FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE, IF I TAKE TRUCK TO DODGE AND PAY FOR A DIOGNOSTIC ON BALL JOINTS THEY M...

DODGE DAKOTA 02 WITH JUST 50000 MILES HAS NOISE IN FRONT END, THUD IN FRONT END ON BUMPS AND TURNS, CAMBER SEEMS TO CHANGE AT TIMES WHEN VEIWED WHILE PARKED, CALLED DODGE AT 1-800-992-1997, GOT A RUNAROUND FROM CUSTOMER SERVICE, IF I TAKE TRUCK TO DODGE AND PAY FOR A DIOGNOSTIC ON BALL JOINTS THEY M...

PROBLEMS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ON 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. *MR THE FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, THE BRAKES WERE NOISY UPON APPLICATION AND WAS ALSO UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, NOISE WOULD COME FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER WHEN STOPPING AND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, NOISE...

PROBLEMS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ON 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. *MR THE FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, THE BRAKES WERE NOISY UPON APPLICATION AND WAS ALSO UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, NOISE WOULD COME FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER WHEN STOPPING AND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, NOISE...

PROBLEMS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ON 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. *MR THE FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, THE BRAKES WERE NOISY UPON APPLICATION AND WAS ALSO UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, NOISE WOULD COME FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER WHEN STOPPING AND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, NOISE...

PROBLEMS WITH FRONT SUSPENSION AND BRAKES ON 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. *MR THE FRONT SUSPENSION SQUEAKED AND WAS UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, THE BRAKES WERE NOISY UPON APPLICATION AND WAS ALSO UNABLE TO BE DUPLICATED, NOISE WOULD COME FROM THE SHOCK ABSORBER WHEN STOPPING AND WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, NOISE...

THE DEALER'S TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *NM *NM

THE DEALER'S TECHNICIAN NOTICED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT HAD EXCESSIVE PLAY. *NM *NM

UPON INSPECTION OF ROAD WANDER COMPLAINT, VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BAD UPPER BALL JOINT, AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON ALL OTHER BALL JOINTS FOR MILEAGE NOTED.*AK

UPON INSPECTION OF ROAD WANDER COMPLAINT, VEHICLE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A BAD UPPER BALL JOINT, AND EXCESSIVE WEAR ON ALL OTHER BALL JOINTS FOR MILEAGE NOTED.*AK

HAVE HAD MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB FOR LESS THAN THREE YEARS AND ALREADY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY ROTORS TWICE! AND IT ONLY HAS $44,000 MILES ON IT. I AM SURE THAT AFTER ANOTHER 10-15 THOUSAND MILES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL AGAIN BEGIN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN I PUT ON THE BRAKE AND SURE ENOUGH I WI...

02 DAKOTA SXT/3.9L/AUTO PURCHASED 10-2003 FROM DEALER AT 23K MILES. VIBRATION FROM DRIVE TRAIN STARTED AT 24040 MILES BETWEEN 45-50 STEADY MPH. 1ST DEALER BALANCED THE TIRES STATING THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. 2ND DEALER REPLACED DRIVESHAFT STATING OUT OF BALANCE FROM FACTORY - NO CHANGE IN...

HAVE HAD MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB FOR LESS THAN THREE YEARS AND ALREADY HAVE HAD TO REPLACE MY ROTORS TWICE! AND IT ONLY HAS $44,000 MILES ON IT. I AM SURE THAT AFTER ANOTHER 10-15 THOUSAND MILES THAT THE VEHICLE WILL AGAIN BEGIN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN I PUT ON THE BRAKE AND SURE ENOUGH I WI...

02 DAKOTA SXT/3.9L/AUTO PURCHASED 10-2003 FROM DEALER AT 23K MILES. VIBRATION FROM DRIVE TRAIN STARTED AT 24040 MILES BETWEEN 45-50 STEADY MPH. 1ST DEALER BALANCED THE TIRES STATING THEY COULD NOT DUPLICATE PROBLEM. 2ND DEALER REPLACED DRIVESHAFT STATING OUT OF BALANCE FROM FACTORY - NO CHANGE IN...

INTERMITTENT ACTIVATON OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. DIAGNOSIS BY DEALERSHIP IS FAILED CLOCKSPRING ASSY IN STEERING COLUMN. RESULT OF NOT FIXING IS INOPERABLE AIRBAG. DEALERSHIP REPLACED PART AT COST.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAS FRONT END NOISE PROBLEMS.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE NOISE WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE FRONT END BUT THE NOISE WAS STILL PRESENT. *NM

INTERMITTENT ACTIVATON OF THE AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT WHEN TURNING STEERING WHEEL. DIAGNOSIS BY DEALERSHIP IS FAILED CLOCKSPRING ASSY IN STEERING COLUMN. RESULT OF NOT FIXING IS INOPERABLE AIRBAG. DEALERSHIP REPLACED PART AT COST.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA HAS FRONT END NOISE PROBLEMS.*MR THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER BUT THEY COULDN'T FIND ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. THE DEALER INDICATED THAT THE NOISE WAS A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER EVENTUALLY REPLACED THE FRONT END BUT THE NOISE WAS STILL PRESENT. *NM

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

WHEN DRIVING AND MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN THERE IS A LOUD KNOCKING NOISE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. *AK

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 2002 /HAVE BEEN EXPERIENCING FRONT END PROBLEMS WITH TRUCK SINCE PURCHASE. BROUGHT IN NUMEROUS TIMES TO DEALER FOR BRAKE ISSUES[FRONT ROTORS,PADS,REAR DRUMS AND DISCS].TOLD MULTIPLE TIMES THERE IS NO PROBLEM, ITS THE WAY YOU DRIVE. TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN ABUSED,VERY WELL CARED FOR. AF...

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT 20 - 25 MPH IT FAILED TO DO SO. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THEN, TABS LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED. VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT SMASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IM...

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT 20 - 25 MPH IT FAILED TO DO SO. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THEN, TABS LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED. VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT SMASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IM...

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT 20 - 25 MPH IT FAILED TO DO SO. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THEN, TABS LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED. VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT SMASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IM...

WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED TO SLOW DOWN THE VEHICLE WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION AT 20 - 25 MPH IT FAILED TO DO SO. AS A RESULT, CONSUMER APPLIED MORE FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL. THEN, TABS LOCKED UP AND THE VEHICLE SKIDDED. VEHICLE STOPPED WHEN IT SMASHED INTO ANOTHER VEHICLE. UPON IM...

AT JUST 24000 MILES MY BRAKES WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THE FRONT END WOULD SHIMMY WHEN STOPPING. UPON INSPECTION, THE ROTORS WERE GOUGED BUT THERE WAS PLENTY OF WEAR LEFT ON THE PADS. BECAUSE OF THESE FAULTY/POORLY DESIGNED BRAKES I WAS INVOLVED IN A MVA WHEN MY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP ME WHEN ATTEMPTING...

AT JUST 24000 MILES MY BRAKES WERE REPLACED BECAUSE THE FRONT END WOULD SHIMMY WHEN STOPPING. UPON INSPECTION, THE ROTORS WERE GOUGED BUT THERE WAS PLENTY OF WEAR LEFT ON THE PADS. BECAUSE OF THESE FAULTY/POORLY DESIGNED BRAKES I WAS INVOLVED IN A MVA WHEN MY BRAKES FAILED TO STOP ME WHEN ATTEMPTING...

FRONT ROTORS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA ARE HABITUALLY WARPING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. UPON REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS WITH RAYBESTOS SEVERE DUTY ROTORS, THEY WARPED AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP WON'T TOUCH THE ISSUE UPON REQUESTS. *AK

FRONT ROTORS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA ARE HABITUALLY WARPING UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. UPON REPLACEMENT OF THE ROTORS WITH RAYBESTOS SEVERE DUTY ROTORS, THEY WARPED AGAIN. THE DEALERSHIP WON'T TOUCH THE ISSUE UPON REQUESTS. *AK

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS AND WHEN DOWN HILL. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END BY A MECHANIC IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WERE LOOSE. VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WHO ...

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS AND WHEN DOWN HILL. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END BY A MECHANIC IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WERE LOOSE. VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WHO ...

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS AND WHEN DOWN HILL. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END BY A MECHANIC IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WERE LOOSE. VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WHO ...

CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, WHEN MAKING RIGHT TURNS AND WHEN DOWN HILL. UPON INSPECTION OF THE FRONT END BY A MECHANIC IT WAS DETERMINED THAT FRONT DRIVER SIDE TIRE AND FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WERE LOOSE. VEHICLE WAS THEN TAKEN TO A DEALERSHIP WHO ...

WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE WOULD STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART, BUT WAS UNABLE TO START. THE DRIVER NOTICED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION WHILE TURNING ON THE LIGHTS. THE INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION...

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. NOTIFIED DEALER OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO AN ISSUE WITH GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT AND EVEN ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE SE...

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. NOTIFIED DEALER OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO AN ISSUE WITH GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT AND EVEN ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE SE...

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. NOTIFIED DEALER OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO AN ISSUE WITH GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT AND EVEN ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE SE...

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. NOTIFIED DEALER OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO AN ISSUE WITH GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT AND EVEN ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE SE...

WHILE DRIVING,THE VEHICLE WOULD STALLED. THE DRIVER TRIED TO RESTART, BUT WAS UNABLE TO START. THE DRIVER NOTICED ON MORE THAN ONE OCCASION WHILE TURNING ON THE LIGHTS. THE INTERIOR, AND EXTERIOR LIGHTS WOULD COME ON AND OFF ON ITS OWN. THE DRIVER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION...

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. NOTIFIED DEALER OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO AN ISSUE WITH GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT AND EVEN ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE SE...

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. NOTIFIED DEALER OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO AN ISSUE WITH GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT AND EVEN ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE SE...

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. NOTIFIED DEALER OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO AN ISSUE WITH GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT AND EVEN ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE SE...

WHILE DRIVING, NOTICED THAT THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON AND THE OIL PRESSURE GAUGE WAS INCORRECT. NOTIFIED DEALER OF THIS ISSUE AND ALSO AN ISSUE WITH GRINDING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT OR RIGHT. THE DEALER HAS REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE FRONT AND EVEN ADMITTED THAT THEY HAVE SE...

ON 12, 27, 2001 I PURCHASED FROM NEMER CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH/DODGE IN QUEENSBURY, NEW YORK,12804 A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA, SLT PICK-UP TRUCK. THUS FAR THE VALVE BODY OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON 12,19, 2002.*AK ON 5,25,2004 WITH 26THOUSAND + ,MILES, THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECASUE...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WE PURCHASED IT IN MARCH 2002 AND MOVED TO PUERTO RICO IN SEPTEMBER 2002, WHERE WE TOOK OUR DAKOTA TO AN AUTHORIZED DODGE DEALERSHIP WHEN PROBLEMS AROSE. IN APRIL 2003, WE BEGAN TO HEAR UNUSUAL NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AREA. THE SERVICE TECH...

ON 12, 27, 2001 I PURCHASED FROM NEMER CHRYSLER/PLYMOUTH/DODGE IN QUEENSBURY, NEW YORK,12804 A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA, SLT PICK-UP TRUCK. THUS FAR THE VALVE BODY OF THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED ON 12,19, 2002.*AK ON 5,25,2004 WITH 26THOUSAND + ,MILES, THE FRONT BRAKE ROTORS HAD TO BE REPLACED BECASUE...

MY HUSBAND AND I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. WE PURCHASED IT IN MARCH 2002 AND MOVED TO PUERTO RICO IN SEPTEMBER 2002, WHERE WE TOOK OUR DAKOTA TO AN AUTHORIZED DODGE DEALERSHIP WHEN PROBLEMS AROSE. IN APRIL 2003, WE BEGAN TO HEAR UNUSUAL NOISES COMING FROM THE FRONT LEFT TIRE AREA. THE SERVICE TECH...

WHILE BRAKING THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE, ONE TO THE POINT OF COMING APART. THERE WAS NO NOTICEABLE FAILURE OF THE PART LEADING UP TO THE POINT WHEN I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM. WHEN I WENT TO ROTATE MY TIRES I BUMPED THE RIGHT FRONT AND HEARD AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" WHILE IT WAS ON THE JACKSTAND. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED...

WHILE BRAKING THE CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. THE DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *NM

UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE, ONE TO THE POINT OF COMING APART. THERE WAS NO NOTICEABLE FAILURE OF THE PART LEADING UP TO THE POINT WHEN I DISCOVERED THE PROBLEM. WHEN I WENT TO ROTATE MY TIRES I BUMPED THE RIGHT FRONT AND HEARD AN AUDIBLE "CLICK" WHILE IT WAS ON THE JACKSTAND. I HAVE SINCE REPLACED...

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND TURNING CORNERS THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. *AK *SC *JB

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS GETTING THE TIRES ROTATED, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIE RODS WERE LOOSE. MIDSTATE DODGE REPLACED THE TIE RODS WITH NEW ONES. *AK MIDSTATE DODGE WOULD NOT REPLACED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL...

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS GETTING THE TIRES ROTATED, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIE RODS WERE LOOSE. MIDSTATE DODGE REPLACED THE TIE RODS WITH NEW ONES. *AK MIDSTATE DODGE WOULD NOT REPLACED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL...

WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS AND TURNING CORNERS THERE WAS A CLICKING SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT END. *AK *SC *JB

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS GETTING THE TIRES ROTATED, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIE RODS WERE LOOSE. MIDSTATE DODGE REPLACED THE TIE RODS WITH NEW ONES. *AK MIDSTATE DODGE WOULD NOT REPLACED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL...

WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THE VEHICLE PULLED TO THE RIGHT. WHILE THE CONSUMER WAS GETTING THE TIRES ROTATED, THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE TIE RODS WERE LOOSE. MIDSTATE DODGE REPLACED THE TIE RODS WITH NEW ONES. *AK MIDSTATE DODGE WOULD NOT REPLACED THE BRAKES. THE VEHICLE WAS STILL...

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEN, AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEN, AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEN, AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. THEN, AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP INDICATED THAT BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

OH WHERE TO START? FIRST THE BRAKES AND ROTORS SEEM TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. MINE ARE ALSO BAD. 20,000 MILES SHREDDED AND HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. THEY CANNOT SUPPORT THE WAIT OF A 5.9 L V8 QUAD CAB. DODGE NEEDS TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM SWIFTLY. CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN EXACTLY FRIEND...

OH WHERE TO START? FIRST THE BRAKES AND ROTORS SEEM TO BE A COMMON PROBLEM. MINE ARE ALSO BAD. 20,000 MILES SHREDDED AND HAD TO REPLACE ROTORS AT MY EXPENSE. THEY CANNOT SUPPORT THE WAIT OF A 5.9 L V8 QUAD CAB. DODGE NEEDS TO RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM SWIFTLY. CUSTOMER SERVICE HAS NOT BEEN EXACTLY FRIEND...

WHEN TURNING LEFT, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS DUE FOR AN INSPECTION AT 30000 MILES. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SC *JB

FAILURE IS IN PROGRESS! MY UPPER LEFT BALL JOINT ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA IS LOOSE!! THE DEALER TELLS ME IT IS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM [40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE], THAT THE PART IS ON BACKORDER, AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET MOTE PARTS. EVERYWHERE I HAVE LOOK, BOTH AUTO PARTS STORES AND ONLINE, ...

WHEN TURNING LEFT, THE DRIVER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT. THE VEHICLE WAS DUE FOR AN INSPECTION AT 30000 MILES. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON THE PASSENGER SIDE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK *SC *JB

FAILURE IS IN PROGRESS! MY UPPER LEFT BALL JOINT ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA IS LOOSE!! THE DEALER TELLS ME IT IS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM [40,000 MILES ON VEHICLE], THAT THE PART IS ON BACKORDER, AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHEN THEY WILL GET MOTE PARTS. EVERYWHERE I HAVE LOOK, BOTH AUTO PARTS STORES AND ONLINE, ...

AT 42,000 MILES NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DURING SHARP TURNS OVER BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF ~$500. WILL BE HAVING BOTH BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND WILL REQUEST T...

AT 42,000 MILES NOTICED A CLUNKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE DURING SHARP TURNS OVER BUMPS AT LOW SPEEDS. BROUGHT VEHICLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY INDICATED THAT BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACEMENT AT A COST OF ~$500. WILL BE HAVING BOTH BALL JOINTS REPLACED AND WILL REQUEST T...

CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING, DRIVING OVER ANY IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD ,OR ANY FRONT END MOVEMENT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WORE OUT PREMATURELY, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE WHEN TURNING, DRIVING OVER ANY IMPERFECTION IN THE ROAD ,OR ANY FRONT END MOVEMENT. UPON INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY NOTICED THAT THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINT WORE OUT PREMATURELY, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD-CAB 4X4 THE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS IN THE FRONT END SEEM TO BE LOOSE AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE POPPING NOISES WHEN I HIT DIPS/BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR TURN SHARP. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD-CAB 4X4 THE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS IN THE FRONT END SEEM TO BE LOOSE AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE POPPING NOISES WHEN I HIT DIPS/BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR TURN SHARP. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD-CAB 4X4 THE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS IN THE FRONT END SEEM TO BE LOOSE AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE POPPING NOISES WHEN I HIT DIPS/BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR TURN SHARP. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD-CAB 4X4 THE UPPER AND LOWER BALLJOINTS IN THE FRONT END SEEM TO BE LOOSE AND CAUSING EXCESSIVE POPPING NOISES WHEN I HIT DIPS/BUMPS IN THE ROAD OR TURN SHARP. MY TRUCK ONLY HAS 30,000 MILES ON IT.*AK

WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE DRIVER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. AFTER WATCHING A TV REPORT ABOUT THE BALL JOINTS, THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN THE BALL JOIN...

WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE DRIVER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. AFTER WATCHING A TV REPORT ABOUT THE BALL JOINTS, THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN THE BALL JOIN...

WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE DRIVER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. AFTER WATCHING A TV REPORT ABOUT THE BALL JOINTS, THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN THE BALL JOIN...

CONSUMER SAW AN ADVERTISEMENT CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK *LA

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DUE TO CORROSION. *NM CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED AS WELL. CONSUMER ALSO STATED...

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DUE TO CORROSION. *NM CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED AS WELL. CONSUMER ALSO STATED...

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DUE TO CORROSION. *NM CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED AS WELL. CONSUMER ALSO STATED...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN TURNING CORNERS, HIT BUMPS, OR SIMPLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE WAS A DISTINCT CRUNCHING SOUND IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK DEALER REPLACED UPPER AND LOW...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN TURNING CORNERS, HIT BUMPS, OR SIMPLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE WAS A DISTINCT CRUNCHING SOUND IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK DEALER REPLACED UPPER AND LOW...

WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE DRIVER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. AFTER WATCHING A TV REPORT ABOUT THE BALL JOINTS, THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN THE BALL JOIN...

WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE DRIVER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. AFTER WATCHING A TV REPORT ABOUT THE BALL JOINTS, THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN THE BALL JOIN...

WHEN DRIVING AND/OR WHILE TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION, THE DRIVER HEARD A POPPING NOISE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER TWICE AND WAS NOT ABLE TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE NOISE. AFTER WATCHING A TV REPORT ABOUT THE BALL JOINTS, THE CONSUMER SUSPECTED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE BEEN THE BALL JOIN...

CONSUMER SAW AN ADVERTISEMENT CONCERNING BALL JOINTS. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER, WHO REPLACED THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK *LA

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DUE TO CORROSION. *NM CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED AS WELL. CONSUMER ALSO STATED...

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DUE TO CORROSION. *NM CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED AS WELL. CONSUMER ALSO STATED...

WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DUE TO CORROSION. *NM CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED AS WELL. CONSUMER ALSO STATED...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN TURNING CORNERS, HIT BUMPS, OR SIMPLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE WAS A DISTINCT CRUNCHING SOUND IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK DEALER REPLACED UPPER AND LOW...

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED AND WHEN TURNING CORNERS, HIT BUMPS, OR SIMPLY TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL, THERE WAS A DISTINCT CRUNCHING SOUND IN FRONT OF VEHICLE. DEALER EXAMINED THE VEHICLE, AND DETERMINED THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT.*AK DEALER REPLACED UPPER AND LOW...

FAILED RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT WITH 42,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. PROBLEM FOUND AFTER VEHICLE EXHIBITED WHEEL BINDING WHILE MAKING HARD RIGHT HAND TURNS, CLUNKING NOISES DURING LEFT HAND TURNS.*AK

FAILED RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT WITH 42,000 MILES ON VEHICLE. PROBLEM FOUND AFTER VEHICLE EXHIBITED WHEEL BINDING WHILE MAKING HARD RIGHT HAND TURNS, CLUNKING NOISES DURING LEFT HAND TURNS.*AK

FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 41,000 MILES. *AK

FUEL PUMP FAILED AT 41,000 MILES. *AK

VEHICLE MISS MISFIRE DAND STALLLED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. *AK

VEHICLE MISS MISFIRE DAND STALLLED WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE DRIVER COULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO WORN PARTS. *MR

WHILE DRIVING AT 55 MPH THE DRIVER COULD HEAR A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE DRIVER BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACING DUE TO WORN PARTS. *MR

VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THE FRONT PADS HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND THE REAR TWICE WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. ALSO AT 4,000 WHEN TURNING THERE WAS CLUCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THE FRONT TIRES HAD A QUARTER INCH CUP IN THEM. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TH...

VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THE FRONT PADS HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND THE REAR TWICE WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. ALSO AT 4,000 WHEN TURNING THERE WAS CLUCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THE FRONT TIRES HAD A QUARTER INCH CUP IN THEM. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TH...

VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THE FRONT PADS HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND THE REAR TWICE WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. ALSO AT 4,000 WHEN TURNING THERE WAS CLUCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THE FRONT TIRES HAD A QUARTER INCH CUP IN THEM. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TH...

VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THE FRONT PADS HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND THE REAR TWICE WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. ALSO AT 4,000 WHEN TURNING THERE WAS CLUCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THE FRONT TIRES HAD A QUARTER INCH CUP IN THEM. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TH...

VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THE FRONT PADS HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND THE REAR TWICE WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. ALSO AT 4,000 WHEN TURNING THERE WAS CLUCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THE FRONT TIRES HAD A QUARTER INCH CUP IN THEM. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TH...

VEHICLE HAD EXCESSIVE BRAKE PAD WEAR. THE FRONT PADS HAS BEEN REPLACED 4 TIMES AND THE REAR TWICE WITHIN A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. ALSO AT 4,000 WHEN TURNING THERE WAS CLUCKING NOISE IN THE FRONT END OF THE TRUCK. THE FRONT TIRES HAD A QUARTER INCH CUP IN THEM. THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. TH...

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A ROUGH SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK *LA

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A ROUGH SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALER DETERMINED, THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALER DETERMINED, THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK *JB

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKATO 4X4 HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED. THE TRUCK HAS APPROX. 27000 MILES ON IT. THE INFAMOUS KNOCKING SOUND COMES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN I TURN. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS A GRAND TOTAL OF 5 TIMES FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. A SERVICE TEC...

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A ROUGH SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK *LA

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A ROUGH SOUND COMING FROM THE FRONT. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER, WHERE THE MECHANIC REPLACED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. *AK *LA

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALER DETERMINED, THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK *JB

WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED A NOISE WAS HEARD FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALER DETERMINED, THAT THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED.*AK *JB

THE BALL JOINTS ON MY 2002 DODGE DAKATO 4X4 HAVE PREMATURELY FAILED. THE TRUCK HAS APPROX. 27000 MILES ON IT. THE INFAMOUS KNOCKING SOUND COMES FROM THE FRONT SUSPENSION WHEN I TURN. THE TRUCK HAS BEEN TAKEN TO 2 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS A GRAND TOTAL OF 5 TIMES FOR THIS SAME PROBLEM. A SERVICE TEC...

UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE, WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THERE IS NO WAY THAT THEY SHOULD BE BAD IN A '02 TRUCK.*AK

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 AT 20,000 MILES BEGAN EXPERIENCING A PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME THAT MY ROTORS WERE WARPED AND PITTED AND THAT MY CALIPERS WERE GROOVED. DODGE TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM AND THAT...

UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD, BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT HAND SIDE, WAS TOLD BY A MECHANIC THAT THERE IS NO WAY THAT THEY SHOULD BE BAD IN A '02 TRUCK.*AK

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 AT 20,000 MILES BEGAN EXPERIENCING A PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP WHO TOLD ME THAT MY ROTORS WERE WARPED AND PITTED AND THAT MY CALIPERS WERE GROOVED. DODGE TOLD ME THAT THIS WAS NOT A WARRANTY ITEM AND THAT...

MAJOR VIBRATION AND PULSATING WHILE BRAKING, VEHICLE ONLY HAS 22000 MILES. WARPED ROTORS. *JB

MAJOR VIBRATION AND PULSATING WHILE BRAKING, VEHICLE ONLY HAS 22000 MILES. WARPED ROTORS. *JB

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, HAD NOISE IN FRONT END STARTING AT ABOUT 25000 MILES. COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT THE FOLLOWING 2 OIL CHANGES ABOUT FRONT END PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND NOISES IN FRONT END, DIAGNOSED AS "NORMAL". FINALLY, I TOLD DEALER THAT I WOULD PAY FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AND BOTH UPPER...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, HAD NOISE IN FRONT END STARTING AT ABOUT 25000 MILES. COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT THE FOLLOWING 2 OIL CHANGES ABOUT FRONT END PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND NOISES IN FRONT END, DIAGNOSED AS "NORMAL". FINALLY, I TOLD DEALER THAT I WOULD PAY FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AND BOTH UPPER...

BOTH UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, HAD NOISE IN FRONT END STARTING AT ABOUT 25000 MILES. COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT THE FOLLOWING 2 OIL CHANGES ABOUT FRONT END PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND NOISES IN FRONT END, DIAGNOSED AS "NORMAL". FINALLY, I TOLD DEALER THAT I WOULD PAY FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AND BOTH UPPER...

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, HAD NOISE IN FRONT END STARTING AT ABOUT 25000 MILES. COMPLAINED TO DEALER AT THE FOLLOWING 2 OIL CHANGES ABOUT FRONT END PULLING TO THE RIGHT AND NOISES IN FRONT END, DIAGNOSED AS "NORMAL". FINALLY, I TOLD DEALER THAT I WOULD PAY FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT, AND BOTH UPPER...

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 40 MPH TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO A LOW GEAR, AND VEHICLE'S SPEED DECELERATED TO 8 MPH. THIS OCCURRED WHILE CONSUMER SWITCHED LANES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER MOTORIST. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE FAILURE CODE READ A CATASTROPHIC INTERNAL FAILURE.*AK

WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 40 MPH TRANSMISSION SHIFTED INTO A LOW GEAR, AND VEHICLE'S SPEED DECELERATED TO 8 MPH. THIS OCCURRED WHILE CONSUMER SWITCHED LANES TO AVOID HITTING ANOTHER MOTORIST. DEALERSHIP PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND THE FAILURE CODE READ A CATASTROPHIC INTERNAL FAILURE.*AK

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM *MR

REPEAT WARPING OF BRAKES. ROTORS AND DRUMS WARPED AT 30K. TURNED. AGAIN WARPED AT 36K. NO HILLS, TRAILERING, ABNORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED THAT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE SEVERELY WORN. THE MANUFACTURER AND THE DEALER ARE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *NM *MR

REPEAT WARPING OF BRAKES. ROTORS AND DRUMS WARPED AT 30K. TURNED. AGAIN WARPED AT 36K. NO HILLS, TRAILERING, ABNORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS.

AT JUST 22,200 MILES TRUCK IN FOR THIRD TIME FOR ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. THIS TIME THE THERMOSTAT WAS BROKEN. LESS THAN 1000 MILES SINCE THE LAST TIME IT WAS ON, LAST TIME THE CANISTER HOSE WAS CRACKED. *JB

UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

CLUNKING AND EXCESSIVE SQUEAKING COMING FROM THE FRONT-END. SLOW 90 DEGREE OR U - TURNS CONSISTENTLY REVEAL CLUNKING. 18000 MILES CURRENTLY ON DAKOTA QUAD CAB. STEERING SHIMMY INADVERTENTLY APPEARS WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. THESE SYMPTOMS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING FOR 3+ MONTHS. I AM EXPERIENC...

AT JUST 22,200 MILES TRUCK IN FOR THIRD TIME FOR ENGINE LIGHT BEING ON. THIS TIME THE THERMOSTAT WAS BROKEN. LESS THAN 1000 MILES SINCE THE LAST TIME IT WAS ON, LAST TIME THE CANISTER HOSE WAS CRACKED. *JB

UPPER BALL JOINTS FAILED WITHOUT WARNING. *AK

CLUNKING AND EXCESSIVE SQUEAKING COMING FROM THE FRONT-END. SLOW 90 DEGREE OR U - TURNS CONSISTENTLY REVEAL CLUNKING. 18000 MILES CURRENTLY ON DAKOTA QUAD CAB. STEERING SHIMMY INADVERTENTLY APPEARS WHEN DRIVING STRAIGHT DOWN THE ROAD. THESE SYMPTOMS HAVE BEEN HAPPENING FOR 3+ MONTHS. I AM EXPERIENC...

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER HEARD A CLANKING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT BALL JOINTS. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

FOUR MONTHS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. FOUR MONTHS LATER AND WITHOUT WARRANTY DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE NEED TO REPLACE UPPER AN...

FOUR MONTHS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. FOUR MONTHS LATER AND WITHOUT WARRANTY DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE NEED TO REPLACE UPPER AN...

2002 DAKOTA PK FRONT BRAKE ROTORS POOR QUALITY CASTINGS , PITTTED CAUSING SHIMMY ON BRAKING . VEHICLE STILL IN WARRANTY . COMPANY ADVISES VEHICLE NOT IN WARRANTY. *AK

FOUR MONTHS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. FOUR MONTHS LATER AND WITHOUT WARRANTY DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE NEED TO REPLACE UPPER AN...

FOUR MONTHS AGO WHILE DRIVING AT 45 MPH CONSUMER HEARD NOISE COMING THROUGH THE FRONT END. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, AND TECHNICIAN DETERMINED NOTHING WAS WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. FOUR MONTHS LATER AND WITHOUT WARRANTY DEALERSHIP INDICATED TO THE CONSUMER THE NEED TO REPLACE UPPER AN...

2002 DAKOTA PK FRONT BRAKE ROTORS POOR QUALITY CASTINGS , PITTTED CAUSING SHIMMY ON BRAKING . VEHICLE STILL IN WARRANTY . COMPANY ADVISES VEHICLE NOT IN WARRANTY. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER MORE THAN ONCE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION FRONT END PRODUCES A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK

FRONT END AND WHEEL VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY INDICATED THAT THE BUSHINGS DETERIORATED, AND ONLY BOLT REMAINED. ALSO, FRONT END WAS LOOSE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THERE'S A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH CONSUMER HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE WHEEL. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER MORE THAN ONCE, BUT PROBLEM STILL EXISTS. MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHEN TURNING IN EITHER DIRECTION FRONT END PRODUCES A KNOCKING NOISE. *AK

FRONT END AND WHEEL VIBRATED WHILE DRIVING. UPON INSPECTION BY THE DEALERSHIP THEY INDICATED THAT THE BUSHINGS DETERIORATED, AND ONLY BOLT REMAINED. ALSO, FRONT END WAS LOOSE. *AK

WHILE DRIVING THERE'S A VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END. VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALERSHIP FOR INSPECTION. *AK

WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

WHILE MAKING RIGHT HAND TURNS CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. DEALERSHIP WAS NOTIFIED, BUT DID NOT RESOLVE THE PROBLEM. *AK

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. WAY TO EARLY TO BE WARPED. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. ALSO HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION, THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE BALL JOINT OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, BUT DEALER STATED THAT IT IS OK. READ QUITE A BIT ABOUT BALL JOIN...

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. WAY TO EARLY TO BE WARPED. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. ALSO HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION, THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE BALL JOINT OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, BUT DEALER STATED THAT IT IS OK. READ QUITE A BIT ABOUT BALL JOIN...

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. WAY TO EARLY TO BE WARPED. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. ALSO HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION, THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE BALL JOINT OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, BUT DEALER STATED THAT IT IS OK. READ QUITE A BIT ABOUT BALL JOIN...

BRAKE ROTORS ARE WARPED. STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 MILES. WAY TO EARLY TO BE WARPED. HAVE READ OF MANY OTHERS WITH SAME PROBLEM. ALSO HEARD NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION, THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE BALL JOINT OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM, BUT DEALER STATED THAT IT IS OK. READ QUITE A BIT ABOUT BALL JOIN...

POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT BALL JOINTS OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. I NOTICED THIS THE DAY I BOUGHT THIS UNIT. AND JUST TODAY (3-4-04) I FOUND OUT ON CBS THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AND WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED BEFORE SOMETHING BAD DOES HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. *JB

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK

I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP. AFTER HEARING AND READING CBS NEWS PIECE ON THE DURANGO AND DAKOTA HAVING FAULTY BALL JOINTS, I HAD MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER CHECK THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY TRUCK. ONE UPPER JOINT WAS LOOSE AND THEY RECOMMENDED IT BE REPLACED. THE COST WAS $188. I FEEL SINCE THER...

POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT BALL JOINTS OF MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. I NOTICED THIS THE DAY I BOUGHT THIS UNIT. AND JUST TODAY (3-4-04) I FOUND OUT ON CBS THAT IT IS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT. AND WOULD LIKE VERY MUCH TO HAVE THE PROBLEM RESOLVED BEFORE SOMETHING BAD DOES HAPPEN ON THE HIGHWAY. *JB

WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER LOST CONTROL. DEALERSHIP INFORMED CONSUMER THAT THE PROBLEM PERTAINED TO THE FRONT UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK

I OWN A 2002 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP. AFTER HEARING AND READING CBS NEWS PIECE ON THE DURANGO AND DAKOTA HAVING FAULTY BALL JOINTS, I HAD MY LOCAL DODGE DEALER CHECK THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ON MY TRUCK. ONE UPPER JOINT WAS LOOSE AND THEY RECOMMENDED IT BE REPLACED. THE COST WAS $188. I FEEL SINCE THER...

VEHICLE HAS DEFINITIVE CLUNK WHEN CROSSING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR TURNING TIGHTLY. WORN BALL JOINTS ARE TO BLAME. VEHICLE HAS 50,000 MILES.

VEHICLE HAS DEFINITIVE CLUNK WHEN CROSSING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR TURNING TIGHTLY. WORN BALL JOINTS ARE TO BLAME. VEHICLE HAS 50,000 MILES.

I BOUGHT MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA NEW IN MARCH OF 2002. EVER SINCE APPROXIMATELY JULY OF THAT SUMMER, I HEARD THE NOW INFAMOUS CLUNKING NOISE IN MY FRONT END. IT WASN'T UNTIL LAST FALL OF 2003 AND SEVERAL VISITS TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, THAT THEY FINALLY SOMEWHAT FIXED MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE SEE...

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR, RACK AND PINION, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR, RACK AND PINION, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR, RACK AND PINION, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR, RACK AND PINION, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR POPPING AND CRACKING SOUND HEARD IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN MAKING TURNS. ALSO, CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS. BALL JOINTS WERE CHANGED. HOWEVER, AFTER 500 MILES THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR POPPING AND CRACKING SOUND HEARD IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN MAKING TURNS. ALSO, CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS. BALL JOINTS WERE CHANGED. HOWEVER, AFTER 500 MILES THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

VEHICLE HAS DEFINITIVE CLUNK WHEN CROSSING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR TURNING TIGHTLY. WORN BALL JOINTS ARE TO BLAME. VEHICLE HAS 50,000 MILES.

VEHICLE HAS DEFINITIVE CLUNK WHEN CROSSING OVER SMALL BUMPS OR TURNING TIGHTLY. WORN BALL JOINTS ARE TO BLAME. VEHICLE HAS 50,000 MILES.

I BOUGHT MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA NEW IN MARCH OF 2002. EVER SINCE APPROXIMATELY JULY OF THAT SUMMER, I HEARD THE NOW INFAMOUS CLUNKING NOISE IN MY FRONT END. IT WASN'T UNTIL LAST FALL OF 2003 AND SEVERAL VISITS TO 3 DIFFERENT DEALERSHIPS, THAT THEY FINALLY SOMEWHAT FIXED MY VEHICLE. I HAVE SINCE SEE...

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR, RACK AND PINION, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR, RACK AND PINION, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR, RACK AND PINION, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE STEERING. DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE STEERING SHAFT SECTOR, RACK AND PINION, AND UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR POPPING AND CRACKING SOUND HEARD IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN MAKING TURNS. ALSO, CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS. BALL JOINTS WERE CHANGED. HOWEVER, AFTER 500 MILES THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER 4 TIMES FOR POPPING AND CRACKING SOUND HEARD IN THE FRONT OF VEHICLE WHEN MAKING TURNS. ALSO, CONSUMER HEARD A POPPING AND CRACKING NOISE WHEN DRIVING ON BUMPY ROADS. BALL JOINTS WERE CHANGED. HOWEVER, AFTER 500 MILES THE PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK

ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS BAD AT 21000. HEATER SWITCH BAD AT 21000K AND ALSO CANISTER HOSE CRACKED AT 21000. MY MAIN CONCERN IS FAULTY, FAILING BALL JOINTS. *AK

ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS BAD AT 21000. HEATER SWITCH BAD AT 21000K AND ALSO CANISTER HOSE CRACKED AT 21000. MY MAIN CONCERN IS FAULTY, FAILING BALL JOINTS. *AK

ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS BAD AT 21000. HEATER SWITCH BAD AT 21000K AND ALSO CANISTER HOSE CRACKED AT 21000. MY MAIN CONCERN IS FAULTY, FAILING BALL JOINTS. *AK

ALL FOUR BALL JOINTS BAD AT 21000. HEATER SWITCH BAD AT 21000K AND ALSO CANISTER HOSE CRACKED AT 21000. MY MAIN CONCERN IS FAULTY, FAILING BALL JOINTS. *AK

NOISY AND UNPREDICTABLE SOUND COMING FROM SUSPENSION. WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON. STALLS AND SURGES UNPREDITABLEY. REDUCED GAS MILEAGE. ERATIC ELECTRONIC BEHAVIOR, STOPS AND RESTARTS. EVEN HAS ERATIC ALARM RESPONSES.*AK

NOISY AND UNPREDICTABLE SOUND COMING FROM SUSPENSION. WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON. STALLS AND SURGES UNPREDITABLEY. REDUCED GAS MILEAGE. ERATIC ELECTRONIC BEHAVIOR, STOPS AND RESTARTS. EVEN HAS ERATIC ALARM RESPONSES.*AK

NOISY AND UNPREDICTABLE SOUND COMING FROM SUSPENSION. WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON. STALLS AND SURGES UNPREDITABLEY. REDUCED GAS MILEAGE. ERATIC ELECTRONIC BEHAVIOR, STOPS AND RESTARTS. EVEN HAS ERATIC ALARM RESPONSES.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP MULT TIMES WITH NO LUCK, VIBRATION HAS LASTED SINCE TRUCK WAS NEW, NOW 24000 MILES LATER SAME PROBLEM. TRUCK JERKS IN GEAR 1ST TO 2ND AND POPPING WHEN TURNS, TAKEN IT 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS, 1 SAID BALANCE TIRES (3-4 TIMES) NO ...

NOISY AND UNPREDICTABLE SOUND COMING FROM SUSPENSION. WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON. STALLS AND SURGES UNPREDITABLEY. REDUCED GAS MILEAGE. ERATIC ELECTRONIC BEHAVIOR, STOPS AND RESTARTS. EVEN HAS ERATIC ALARM RESPONSES.*AK

NOISY AND UNPREDICTABLE SOUND COMING FROM SUSPENSION. WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON. STALLS AND SURGES UNPREDITABLEY. REDUCED GAS MILEAGE. ERATIC ELECTRONIC BEHAVIOR, STOPS AND RESTARTS. EVEN HAS ERATIC ALARM RESPONSES.*AK

NOISY AND UNPREDICTABLE SOUND COMING FROM SUSPENSION. WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON. STALLS AND SURGES UNPREDITABLEY. REDUCED GAS MILEAGE. ERATIC ELECTRONIC BEHAVIOR, STOPS AND RESTARTS. EVEN HAS ERATIC ALARM RESPONSES.*AK

2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB, VIBRATION IN THE FRONT END, TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP MULT TIMES WITH NO LUCK, VIBRATION HAS LASTED SINCE TRUCK WAS NEW, NOW 24000 MILES LATER SAME PROBLEM. TRUCK JERKS IN GEAR 1ST TO 2ND AND POPPING WHEN TURNS, TAKEN IT 2 DIFFERENT DEALERS, 1 SAID BALANCE TIRES (3-4 TIMES) NO ...

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 HAS 21,000 MILES AND NOW ALL FOUR UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD.*AK

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 HAS 21,000 MILES AND NOW ALL FOUR UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD.*AK

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 HAS 21,000 MILES AND NOW ALL FOUR UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD.*AK

MY 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 4X4 HAS 21,000 MILES AND NOW ALL FOUR UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD.*AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT. MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH UPPER BALL JOINTS FELL OUT. *AK

WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH UPPER BALL JOINTS FELL OUT. *AK

WITH 23,359 MILES ON MY DODGE DAKOTA THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE PLAY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND ALL THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOULD BE REPLACED ON ALL DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS. *JB

WITH 23,359 MILES ON MY DODGE DAKOTA THE RIGHT UPPER BALL JOINT EXHIBITED EXCESSIVE PLAY AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. I BELIEVE THERE SHOULD BE A RECALL AND ALL THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS SHOULD BE REPLACED ON ALL DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS. *JB

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE TIRES REPLACED WHEN IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GREASE WAS ABLE TO WASH OUT AND THERE WAS NO PLACE TO GREASE THE BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER FAILED TO C...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE TIRES REPLACED WHEN IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GREASE WAS ABLE TO WASH OUT AND THERE WAS NO PLACE TO GREASE THE BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER FAILED TO C...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE TIRES REPLACED WHEN IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GREASE WAS ABLE TO WASH OUT AND THERE WAS NO PLACE TO GREASE THE BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER FAILED TO C...

CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT A BALL JOINT PROBLEM. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER TO HAVE TIRES REPLACED WHEN IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED THAT THE GREASE WAS ABLE TO WASH OUT AND THERE WAS NO PLACE TO GREASE THE BALL JOINTS. THE DEALER FAILED TO C...

AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN AN ACCIDENT OCCURED AT 43 MPH. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN MY SON HIT THE BRAKES TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT.*AK

AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN AN ACCIDENT OCCURED AT 43 MPH. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN MY SON HIT THE BRAKES TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT.*AK

AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN AN ACCIDENT OCCURED AT 43 MPH. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN MY SON HIT THE BRAKES TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT.*AK

AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY WHEN AN ACCIDENT OCCURED AT 43 MPH. STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN MY SON HIT THE BRAKES TO AVOID THE ACCIDENT.*AK