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1998 DODGE DAKOTA Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm Issues in the 1998 DODGE DAKOTA

4 suspensionfrontcontrol armupper 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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Injuries
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Deaths

All Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm Complaints

#10104719 |
I HAVE 61000 MILES ON MY 1998 DODGE DAKOTA. WHEN I GOT MY TIRES ROTATED I WAS SHOWN THAT MY UPPER CONTROL ARMS WERE WORN OUT. I HAD HEARD A "CHUNKING" NOISE WHEN I TURNED. I DON'T UNDERSTAND WHY THEY ARE FAILING WITH SO LITTLE MILEAGE ON MY TRUCK. I CALLED THE CHRYSLER CORPORATION ON DECEMBER 28 & 29 TO DISCUSS THE PROBLEM I WAS HAVING. I HAD TALKED TO THREE PEOPLE, 1)WHITNEY, 2)BILLY (12/28/04), AND I TALKED WITH 3)CAROL (12/29/04). CAROL HAD TOLD ME THAT THERE WAS NOTHING CHRYSLER COULD DO AND THERE WAS NO ONE ELSE I WAS ABLE TO SPEAK WITH. I HAVE READ THAT THERE ARE RECALLS TO THE 2000-2003 DAKOTA'S. WHY WEREN'T THE 1998-1999 INCLUDED? THEY HAVE THE IDENTICAL FRONT END. IS THERE ANY WAY YOU COULD GIVE ME SOME ANSWERS TO MY QUESTION. THANK YOU. *NM
#10102948 |
NOISES IN FRONT END, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1998 DODGE DAKOTA 4-WHEEL DRIVE DEFECTIVE. LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY AT 34,853 MILES. REPLACED LOWER JOINTS AGAIN AND UPPER BALL JOINTS AT 59,629 AT A COST OF $1123.55. LUCKILY IT WAS CAUGHT BEFORE ANY SERIOUS ACCIDENT OCCURRED. YOUR RECALL INDICATES YEAR 2000-2003 BUT PROBLEM WAS THERE PRIOR TO THAT.*AK
#10043784 |
1998 DODGE DAKOTA, UPPER ARM BALL JOINT DEFECT. A STORY ON CBS NEWS LAST NIGHT HAS PROMPTED ME TO SUBMIT THIS COMPLAINT. SEPTEMBER 2000, NOISE ON THE RIGHT FRONT SIDE OF TRUCK PROMPTED ME TO STOP AT A DODGE DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT, FOUND THE RIGHT UPPER ARM BALL JOINT WAS SO BAD THAT THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID I COULD HAVE LOST THE WHEEL ON THE HIGHWAY AT THE SPEED LIMIT CAUSING POTENTIALLY SERIOUS ACCIDENT. THE ARM WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY (34853 MILES). I RECENTLY PURCHASED 4 NEW TIRES FOR THE TRUCK AND ASKED THE DEALER TO DO A FRONT END ALIGNMENT (59423), HE TRIED AND SAID HE COULD NOT BECAUSE THE BALL JOINTS WERE DEFECTIVE. I HAD NO INDICATION AT THIS TIME THERE WAS A PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINTS UNTIL I TRIED TO GET AN ALIGNMENT TO PROTECT THE NEW TIRES, I GOT A SECOND OPINION WITH...
#10044909 |
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON BOTH SIDES BROKE, CAUSING THE GREASING FIT TO LEAK. CONSUMER WAS CONCERNED THAT THE FRONT END WILL COLLAPSE. *AK

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 Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 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 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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