1995 DODGE DAKOTA Suspension Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Suspension Issues in the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA
5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1995 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Suspension Complaints
AIR BAG MALFUNCTION ON 1995 DODGE DAKOTA. *MR THE AIR BAG WAS INOPERATIVE, SINCE NO ONE WAS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY, THE CONSUMER BELIEVED THE PROBLEM MAY HAVE ORIGINATED FROM THE FACTORY. THE FUEL PUMP WAS REPLACED FOR A THIRD TIME, THE STEERING COLUMN DISPLAYED A NOISE WHEN TURNING, THE LEFT FRONT DOOR LOCK DID NOT UNLOCK WITH THE KEY OR THE REMOTE INTERMITTENTLY, AND THERE WAS CLUNKING IN THE FRONT END. ALSO, REFER TO ODI# 10092738 (SAME CONSUMER). *SC *JB
VARIOUS PROBLEMS WITH 1995 DODGE DAKOTA. *MR WHILE, MAKING A LEFT HAND TURN, THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN COMPLETELY. THE FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND TO BE BAD. AT 25596 THE FUEL SENDING UNIT FAILED TO READ ACCURATELY, AT 59209, THE GAS CONNECTOR FAILED. THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE COMPENSATED FOR THE BREAK DOWN(S). THE VEHICLE ALSO HAD A PROBLEM WITH SPARK PLUG KNOCKING AND ENGINE OIL CONSUMPTION. THE INTAKE MANIFOLD HAD A LEAK, THERE WERE UNRESOLVED SUSPENSION PROBLEMS, THERE WAS A CLUNKING NOISE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, THE REPLACEMENT STEERING COLUMN HAD PLAY IN IT, THERE WAS A BAD BALL JOINT, AND THE AIR BAG WAS INOPERATIVE. *SC
I OWNED A 1995 DODGE DAKOTA 4 X 4 THAT LOST THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WHEEL ON THE INTERSTATE (AT 65 MPH) IN DECEMBER 1996. THIS VEHICLE HAD BEEN INTO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP SHOP THE WEEK BEFORE BECAUSE, THE FRONT END WAS MAKING A NOISE AND, PULLING TO THE RIGHT. THE SHOP TOLD ME THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE VEHICLE. ONE WEEK LATER I HAD THIS ACCIDENT .I NOW HAVE A PERMANENT NECK AND, BACK INJURY WHICH REQUIRE ME TO BE ON PAIN MANAGEMENT,HAVE EPIDURALS EVERY 3 MONTHS FOR THE CHRONIC CERVICAL AND,LUMBAR PAIN. I ALSO MISS WORK DUE TO THIS CONDITION. I BELIEVE CHRYSLER DODGE KNEW THERE WAS A DEFECT AT THIS TIME. I CONTACTED AN ATTORNEY WHEN THIS HAPPENED BUT, WAS NOT ABLE TO PURSUE THIS DUE TO THE FACT THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN INTO A DODGE DEALERSHIP BY THE WRECKER, WHEN THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED AND, WE...
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LETTER FROM EDWARD BAILEY (LA)THE SUSPENSION MADE EXCESSIVE NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS, THE BUSHINGS, FRONT SWAY BAR, UPPER CONTROL ARM, SHOCK ABSORBERS WERE ALL REPLACED. ALSO THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING. *TS *JB
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THE SUSPENSION WAS MAKING EXCESSIVE NOISE ON THE RIGHT SIDE WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS OR CURBING. THE SWAY BARS WERE WORN OUT AND THE BUSHINGS WERE REPLACED, RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT. THERE IS A SCRUNCHING NOISE HEARD IN THE FRONT END OVER CURBING. THE UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED. THERE IS ALSO A POPPING NOISE WHEN TURNING LEFT, RIGHT AND BACKING UP. THE FRONT SHOCKS WERE REPLACED AND THE SUSPENSION WAS LUBRICATED. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAD TO BE ALIGNED AND THE RIGHT CONTROL ARM WAS RETORQUED. *JG CONSUMER FINALLY WAS INFORMED THE PROBLEMS WERE DUE TO A CRACK IN THE FRAM LOCATED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, INSIDE FRAME, BEHIND THE RIGHT FRONT WHEEL. *SLC
Other 1995 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas
Air Bagsfrontal
22 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
16 complaints
Structureframe And Members
12 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
9 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
9 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
9 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
7 complaints
Steering
7 complaints
Suspensionfront
7 complaints
Seat Belts
6 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
6 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
6 complaints
Fuel System Other
5 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
5 complaints
Air Bags
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
4 complaints
Seats
4 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Unknown Or Other
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
3 complaints
Exterior Lighting
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
3 complaints
Power Train
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
Power Trainmanual Transmission
3 complaints
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
2 complaints
Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
2 complaints
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch
2 complaints
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Structurebodydoor
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
2 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemhorn
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Equipment
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfront
1 complaint
Seatsfront Assemblyhead Restraint
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockinterconnecting Assemblywiring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Steeringrack And Pinionrack
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Structurebodytrunk Lid
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint
1 complaint
Suspensionmultiple Axle
1 complaint
Tires
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Trailer Hitches
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint