NHTSA Complaint #11445473 — 2001 DODGE DAKOTA

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11445473
Vehicle	2001 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	August 1, 2021
Date Filed	December 29, 2021
Mileage	300,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, there was a wobble coming from the front passenger’s side tire. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ball joints needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.

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