Vehicle Safety Data

1997 DODGE DAKOTA Suspension Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA

11 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

11
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#10220369 |
MY BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WERE GOING BAD AT 54,000 MILES. DODGE WOULD NOT DO ANYTHING ABOUT THE PROBLEM. ALSO, MY TRANSMISSION STARTED TO GO BAD AT 74,000 MILES. 2ND GEAR WENT OUT, THEN IT WENT COMPLETELY OUT AT 91,000 MILES. OBVIOUSLY DODGE WASN'T GOING TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. I WONT BUY ANOTHER DODGE AGAIN. *TR
#10111160 |
THE VEHICLE'S BALL JOINTS WERE BAD. *NM THE VEHICLE'S FRONT BRAKES ALSO HAD TO BE REPLACED. THE CONSUMER LEARNED OF A RECALL FOR BALLJOINTS. THE CONSUMER WAS TOLD BY A SERVCE REP THAT HIS VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL DUE TO THE MODEL YEAR. *NM
#10057176 |
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED REPLACEMENT. *PH (NAR) THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A TIRE SERVICE FACILITY FOR A FRONT END ALIGNMENT DUE TO NOTICEABLE RIGHT FRONT TIRE WEAR. ONCE THE TECHNICIAN LOOKED AT THE VEHICLE HE DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLES UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO INDICATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE WITHIN SPECS. THE CONSUMER HAD THE BALL JOINTS REPLACED DESPITE THE DEALER FINDINGS. THE CONSUMER REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE MANUFACTURER. *NM
#10071580 |
NEW TIRES COULDN'T BE ALIGNED BECAUSE THE BALL JOINT WERE SO BAD. *PH *JB
#10066703 |
AT 54K MILES, THE BALL JOINTS HAD TO BE REPLACED. *PH *SC *JB
#10065126 |
THE CONSUMER REPLACED THE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINT AND FRONT WHEEL BEARING. THE CONSUMER QUESTIONED WHETHER OR NOR DAIMLER CHRYSLER WOULD BE TAKING THE FAULT. *PH THE CONSUMER REQUESTED TO BE REIMBURSED. *SC
#10062718 |
BALL JOINTS DEFECTIVE-TAKEN TO DEALER PARTS NOT AVAILABLE-VEHICLE UNSAFE ACCORDING TO DEALER-NO RE-CALL ISSUED YET - MAY RE-CALL LATER-VARIOUS ACCIDENTS WERE REPORTED NATION WIDE-OF FRONT WHEELS FALLING OFF!!!!!!! *JB
#10050284 |
UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS FAILED AT 77,000 MILES. *AK THE VEHICLE STARTED SQUEAKING OVER SLIGHT BUMPS AND WORSENED TO SQUEAKING ALL OF THE TIME, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO MAKE UNUSUAL NOISES WHEN TURNING, AND COOLANT LEAKED FROM THE ENGINE. *SC *JB
#10044675 |
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS EXPERIENCED PREMATURE WEAR. AS A RESULT, THE BALL JOINTS PRODUCED A GRINDING NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. *JB *MR
#524101 |
SUSPENSION SYSTEM PROBLEMS, CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR.
#538926 |
DEALER UNABLE TO CORRECT ALIGNMENT PROBLEMS AFTER NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS.

Other 1997 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 82 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 75 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 16 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 15 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 11 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 5 complaints 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 Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodybumpers 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints 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 2 complaints 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 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint 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
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