2005 DODGE DAKOTA Steeringcolumn Problems
3 NHTSA complaints on file
Steeringcolumn Issues in the 2005 DODGE DAKOTA
3 steeringcolumn complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 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 Steeringcolumn Complaints
I HAVE TAKEN THE 2005 DODGE DAKOTA 4X4 BACK TO THE DEALER FOR REPAIR ON JULY 24, 2006. SERVICE TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE PROBLEM COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. NO REPAIRS WERE MADE TO THE VEHICLE. 1) BUZZING NOISE WHEN SHIFTING INTO DRIVE ALSO IN REVERSE. 2) TRANSMISSION SLIPS IN DRIVE AND REVERSE WHEN GOING UP A STEEP INCLINE. THE TRANSMISSION IS NOT DOWNSHIFTING TO A LOWER GEAR WHEN DRIVING UP A HILL, HAVE TO PUT TRANSMISSION IN 2ND GEAR TO DRIVE UP A STEEP HILL. 3) TRUCK HAS TO COME ALMOST TO A COMPLETE STOP BEFORE TRANSMISSION DOWNSHIFTS INTO 1ST GEAR. 4) AFTER THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVEN FOR A WHILE, THERE IS A METALLIC "CLANKING" NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTING GEARS. 5) THE FRONT AXLES (DRIVESHAFTS) ARE MAKING A GRINDING NOISE WHEN EXECUTING A SHARP TURN WITH THE STEERING WHEEL. 6) WHEN IN PARK WITH THE TRUCK TURNED...
I PURCHASED A 2005 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP TRUCK FROM VENICE DODGE/NISSAN, VENICE, FL ON MARCH 13, 2005. THE STEERING WHEEL, WHICH IS NOT TILT, BLOCKS MY VIEW OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. CALLED DODGE CORP. AND THEY SAID I SHOULD HAVE NOTIED THIS BEFORE I PURCHASED THE TRUCK. I SAID THIS IS MY FAULT BECAUSE OF DODGES DESIGN ERROR? DODGE CORP. SAID THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX THE PROBLEM. WENT TO THE DODGE DEALERSHIP SERVICE DEPT.. SERVICE MANAGER LOOKED AT STEERING WHEEL. HE IS AT LEAST 6 FT 1 INCH TALL, PUTS SEAT BACK, SAID HAD NO PROBLEM. IAM ONLY 5 FT 9 INCH TALL, MUST HAVE SEAT FARTHER UP. SERVICE MANAGER SAID NOTHING THEY CAN DO TO FIX PROBLEM. THIS IS A SAFTEY HAZARD. I MUST LOOK UNDER OR OVER STEERING WHEEL TO READ THE SPEEDOMTER. TAKES MY EYES OFF ROAD FOR A LONGER PERIOD OF TIME....
ANYONE OVER 5'11" CANNOT SEE THE SPEEDOMETER WITHOUT SLOUCHING OR TIPPING THEIR HEAD SIDEWAYS. THE VIEW IS BLOCKED BY THE STEERING WHEEL. NO ONE AT THE DEALER HAD EVEN SAT IN A SIMILAR VEHICLE A MONTH AFTER I BROUGHT TO THEIR ATTENTION. THE ONLY WAY TO SAFELY SEE THE ANTI LOCK BRAKE INDICATOR, HIGH BEAM INDICATOR OR OIL LIGHT IS IF THE VEHICLE IS EQUIPPED WITH A TILT WHEEL. I NOTIFIED THE DEALER AFTER DRIVING THIS VEHICLE LESS THAN 100 MILES. TO DATE THEY HAVE DONE NOTHING AND TELL ME IT COULD COST ME $3400 - $5000 TO RECTIFY.
Other 2005 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas
Air Bags
138 complaints
Power Train
58 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
33 complaints
Steering
33 complaints
Electrical System
30 complaints
Seats
30 complaints
Suspension
27 complaints
Suspensionfront
18 complaints
Service Brakes
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
12 complaints
Seatsfront Assemblyseat Heatercooler
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Engine
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
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Unknown Or Other
10 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
8 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper
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Seat Belts
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
6 complaints
Power Trainaxle Assembly
6 complaints
Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly
6 complaints
Exterior Lighting
5 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
5 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
4 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc
4 complaints
Structurebody
4 complaints
Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint
4 complaints
Tires
4 complaints
Wheels
4 complaints
Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum
3 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings
3 complaints
Structure
3 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
3 complaints
Air Bagsfrontal
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
2 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
2 complaints
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinionpinion Shaft
2 complaints
Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Electronic Stability Controlautomatic Asc
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys
1 complaint
Equipmentelectrical
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinedelivery
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Parking Brakedrivelinehydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines
1 complaint
Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter
1 complaint
Power Traindriveline
1 complaint
Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Seatsmidrear Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdisccaliper
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Electric
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders
1 complaint
Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment
1 complaint
Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments
1 complaint
Suspensionfronthub
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Tirestreadbelt
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
1 complaint