1998 DODGE DAKOTA Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Problems

11 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Issues in the 1998 DODGE DAKOTA

11 suspensionfrontcontrol arm complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Complaints

#10178343 | January 10, 2007

TL* - THE CONTACT OWNS A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA, WHOSE LEFT LOWER CONTROL ARM ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE BROKE OFF DUE TO DEFECTIVE WELDING. THE CONTACT'S DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE VEHICLE WAS BEYOND THE WARRANTY PERIOD AND NOT REPAIRABLE. PER THE CONTACT, THE LOWER SUSPENSION BOLTS FELL OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH. THERE WAS NO COLLISION AT THE TIME OF THE FAILURE. *AK UPDATED 2/2/2007 - *NM

#10102526 | December 10, 2004

THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO, AND IN SUPPORT OF, THE RECCOMMENDED RECALL OF DODGE DAKOTAS. I HAVE A 1998 DAKOTA AND RECENTLY HAD WORK DONE (JULY '04) ON THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS. AFTER A FEW MONTHS OF POPPING NOISES FROM THE FRONT END WHEN BACKING OUT AND TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL AND A DEFINITE FEELING OF LOOSE SUSPENSION ON TURNS I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER FOR INSPECTION AND REPAIR. THEY TOLD ME THE TRUCK WAS NOT DRIVEABLE. THE BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WERE BOTH FAILING AND I WAS WARNED HAD I CONTINUED DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN THIS CONDITION I WOULD HAVE HAD A MAJOR ACCIDENT. THIS, AFTER HAVING THE SAME SYMPTOMS, BUT DIFFERENT REPAIRS MADE BY A DIFFERENT DEALER, A YEAR PRIOR. THE VEHICLE HAD ONE PREVIOUS OWNER AND 61,000 MILES ON IT WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN LATE 2002. I PUT ON MAYBE...

#8020342 | October 8, 2002

CONSUMER STATES THAT VEHICLE WONDERS ALL OVER THE ROAD. TOOK TO DEALER AND DEALER REPLACED THE TIE RODS, BALL JOINTS, UPPER CONTROL ARM. CONSUMER STATES SIX MONTHS LATER PROBLEM REOCCURED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *MR

#895200 | August 27, 2001

IN 1999 STEERING WAS TIGHT/ HARD TO TURN, AND DIFFICULT TO STEER. CONSUMER TOOKVEHICLE TO DEALER, AND THEY REPLACED RACK AND PINION. CURRENTLY, VEHICLE NEEDS ANOTHER RACK AND PINION. *AK CONSUMER STATES HE THOUGHT HE SAW WHERE THERE WAS A RECALL REGARDING STEERING ON HIS VEHICLE. BALL JOINTS NEED REPLACED, HOWEVER SHOP COULD NOT GET THE PIN OUT TO MAKE REPAIRS. FRONT END NEEDED ALIGNMENT, IT WAS OUT OF SPECS. *SLC

#749591 | August 2, 2001

THE FIRST BALL JOINT ON THE RIGHT SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT JUST OVER 36000 MILES. IT WAS COVERED UNDER THE WARRANTEE. THE 2ND. BALL JOINT FAILED AT APR 62000 MILES. I CONTACTED CHRYSLER BUT THEY SAID IT WAS MY RESPONSIBILITY. I FIND IT HARD TO BELIEVE THAT WITH JUST 62000 MI. I'VE HAD TO REPLACE 2 BALL JOINTS. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT THE 1998 DODGE DAKOTA HAS A PROBLEM AND THAT THEY ARE THE ONE'S THAT SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE NOT ME.. WHAT WOULD HAVE HAPPENED IF THESE BALL JOINTS WOULD HAVE FAILED DOING 70 ON I-75. I GUESS CHRYSLER WANTS TO WAIT UNTIL SOMEONE GETS KILLED BEFORE THEY WILL FIX THE PROBLEM. THANKS FOR LISTENING.

#724673 | June 30, 2000

PRE MATURE BALL JOINT WEAR, EVEN THOUGH SERVICED AND GREASED REGULARLY, WHICH IF NOT CHECKED VERY OFTEN, COULD RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INJURIES. *AK

#724721 | June 30, 2000

STEERING COUPLER WEARS, FRONT BRAKES AND ROTORS WEAR EXCESSIVELY, SERIOUS BALL JOINT WEAR EVEN THOUGH GREASED REGULARELY,(GREASED EVERY 2,000 MILES)

#716349 | December 22, 1999

TRUCK HAS ONLY 46000 MILES ON IT. HIGHWAY USE, VERY LITTLE 4-WD USAGE. I FIND IT SUSPICIOUS THAT THE BALL JOINTS WORE OUT SO QUICKLY, AND THE PARTS ARE NATIONALLY BACKORDERED FOR 1 MONTH. *AK

#781024 | October 8, 1998

LEFT FRONT BALL JOINT FAILED.

#541219 | August 3, 1998

UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. ALSO EXPERIENCES OIL LEAKS AND IGNITION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING.

#538974 | August 3, 1998

UPPER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT. ALSO EXPERIENCES OIL LEAKS AND IGNITION SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONING.

Other 1998 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 137 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 105 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 33 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 19 complaints Suspensionfront 18 complaints Tires 15 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 13 complaints Suspensionrear 12 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 11 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 10 complaints Steering 10 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 10 complaints Suspension 10 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Electrical System 8 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 8 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 7 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 7 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 7 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 7 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 6 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 6 complaints Service Brakes 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 6 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 6 complaints Structureframe And Members 6 complaints Visibilitywindshield 6 complaints Engine 5 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 5 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 5 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 4 complaints Exterior Lighting 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 4 complaints Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 3 complaints Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Steeringcolumn 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 3 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 3 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmissioncolumn Shift Assembly 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Suspensionfronthub 2 complaints Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingback Up Lightsswitch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasoline 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestorage 1 complaint Fuel System Other 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestailgatelatch 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 1 complaint Seats 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyhoodhinge And Attachments 1 complaint Structurebodytailgate 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint

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