1997 DODGE DAKOTA Steering Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Steering Issues in the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA
5 steering complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.
5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Steering Complaints
LOCKED VEHICLE IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HIGH, STARTED GOING THROUGH FLAT PASTURE, EITHER BRAKES LOCKED UP OR FRONT PUMKIN TURNED UP AND LOCKED FRONT WHEELS UP, LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED ONTO DRIVER SIDE. *TR
DUE TO POOR CHOICE OF MATERIALS (I ASSUME) THE FRONT HUB AND SPINDLE ASSEMBLY WEARS. LEAVING FRONT BRAKE SLIDER PINS UNATTACHED TO CALIPER MOUNTING PLATE. WHEN THIS HAPPENS, THE FRONT CALIPER WOBBLES IN IT'S PLACE, POSSIBLY EJECTING THE SLIDEPINS BECAUSE THEY "WOBBLE" IN THE KNUCKLE HOLES DESIGNED TO RETAIN THEM. THIS CAUSES EXCESS WEAR ON THE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY, INCREASED WEAR IN BRAKES, AND STRESS ON THE HUB BEARINGS. HAVING READ THE "ALLDATA" DATA BASE, THERE IS A REDESIGNED KNUCKLE WITH IMPROVED SLIDE PIN SUPPORTS. THERE ALSO IS A REPAIR KIT INVOLVING THE USAGE OF "HELI-COIL" INSERTS TO SECURE BRAKE PAD CARRIER TO SPINDLE ASSEMBLY. (SLIDE PINS) I FEEL TOTALLY UNSAFE WITH THIS ARRANGEMENT. I PREFER TO HAVE THE RE-DESIGNED SPINDLE ASSEMBLIES INSTALLED FOR FREE BY DEALER WITH UP-DATED PART NUMBERS. THE DEALER WANTS $1000 PER SIDE FOR THE REDESIGNED UNITS. I THINK THIS IS ABSURD. THIS IS A SAFETY...
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLES STEERING WHEEL SHAKES. CONSUMER STATES' WHEN APPLYING THE BRAKES IT FILL LIKE THE BRAKE PEDAL IS KICKING BACK. CAUSE IS UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
#8023148
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NHTSA# 13411-01-V-153-000: CLOCK SPRING MATERIAL, COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT WILL BE ON. CONSUMER STATES HAS THE SAME PROBLEM HIS VEHICLE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. TS
#540989
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WHILE DRIVING STEERING WHEEL LOCKED/BOUND-UP, RESULTING IN A ACCIDENT.
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Air Bagsfrontal
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
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Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner
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Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm
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Tires
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
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Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Seats
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Unknown Or Other
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Air Bags
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
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Engine And Engine Cooling
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Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner
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Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
7 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
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Fuel System Gasoline
6 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
5 complaints
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
5 complaints
Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm
5 complaints
Structurebody
5 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm
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Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
4 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
4 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash
4 complaints
Equipment
4 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly
4 complaints
Power Train
4 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
4 complaints
Service Brakes
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
4 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump
4 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
4 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
4 complaints
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher
4 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionmodule
3 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift
3 complaints
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3 complaints
Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit
3 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontanchorage
3 complaints
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3 complaints
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
3 complaints
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Structurebodybumpers
3 complaints
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
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Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
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Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly
2 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Electrical Systemignitionswitch
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
2 complaints
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
2 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlights
2 complaints
Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
2 complaints
Fuel System Other
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
2 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfront
2 complaints
Seat Beltsfrontretractor
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
2 complaints
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
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2 complaints
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Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe
1 complaint
Exterior Lighting
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingturn Signal
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Fuelpropulsion System
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical
1 complaint
Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl
1 complaint
Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assembly
1 complaint
Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmission
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Belts
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontshock Absorber
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Suspensionrearaxlespindle
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield
1 complaint
Wheels
1 complaint
Wheelshub
1 complaint
Wheelsrim
1 complaint