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2002 DODGE DAKOTA Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Problems

4 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Issues in the 2002 DODGE DAKOTA

4 suspensionfrontcontrol arm complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm Complaints

#10102490 |
1. PREPARING TO DRIVE FROM CALIFORNIA TO NORTH CAROLINA IB 2002 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD CAB 2WD. HAVING TIRES REPLACED AND FRONT END ALIGNMENT. FRONT END BALL JOINT AND ASSY NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO EXTREME WEAR. MECHANIC STATED I WAS LUCKY THE WHEELS DIDN'T FALL OFF. HAD FRONT END BALL ASSY REPLACED.*AK
#10064841 |
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A RATTLING NOISE WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE FRONT OF THE VEHICLE. THE DRIVER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS DUE TO CORROSION. *NM CONTROL ARMS WERE REPLACED AS WELL. CONSUMER ALSO STATED THAT PROBLEM IS SIMILAR TO DODGE DURANGO SPORT UTILITY VEHICLE. *LA
#10052979 |
CONTROL ARMS AND BALL JOINTS MADE CLUNKING AND POPPING SOUNDS. BUSHINGS MADE LOUD SQUEAKING SOUNDS. ALL MENTIONED PARTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. SOUNDS STARTED AS EARLY AS 10,000 MILES LOGGED ON VEHICLE. AFTER SEARCHING INTERNET FOUND BALL JOINTS COULD SEPARATE AND FINALLY TOOK VEHICLE TO DEALER. DEALER IS REPLACING PARTS UNDER WARRANTY BUT MY CONCERN IS THEY ARE REPLACING THEM WITH THE SAME DEFECTIVE PARTS. *LA
#10030165 |
DEALER REPLACED BOTH UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS AND CONTROL ARMS. CONSUMER STATED THIS VEHICLE WAS THE VERSION OF DURANGO, THEREFORE , THEY USED THE SAME PARTS. *AK

Other 2002 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 162 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 69 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 68 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 58 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 40 complaints Electrical System 39 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 28 complaints Suspensionfront 28 complaints Service Brakes 26 complaints Power Train 23 complaints Steering 20 complaints Suspension 17 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 15 complaints Exterior Lighting 14 complaints Air Bags 13 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 13 complaints Unknown Or Other 12 complaints Tires 11 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 10 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 10 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 9 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 9 complaints Structurebody 9 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 7 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Service Brakes Airdiscrotor 5 complaints Structure 5 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 5 complaints Wheels 5 complaints Engine 4 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 4 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 4 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 4 complaints Suspensionrear 4 complaints Electrical Systemignition 3 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 3 complaints Steeringlinkages 3 complaints Structureframe And Members 3 complaints Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assembly 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Exterior Lightingtail Lights 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 2 complaints Parking Brake 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Hubs 2 complaints Power Trainclutch Assembly 2 complaints Seat Belts 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinionrack 2 complaints Visibility 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 2 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 2 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electronic Stability Control Esc 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcrankcase Pcv 1 complaint Equipment Adaptivemobility 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Exterior Lightingfog Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingheadlightshighlow Beam Dimmer Switch 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systeminjectors 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 1 complaint Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 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 Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsfront 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes Airantilock 1 complaint Service Brakes Airdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdifferential Proportional Valve 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn Lockinganti Theft Device 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsleaf Spring Assemblyshackle 1 complaint Tiresbead 1 complaint Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywiper 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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