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Airbag warning light comes on intermittently or stays on. Horn works only sometimes.dealer says i need a new clockspring.

While driving i turned the steering wheel my airbag light came on and now it comes on every time i turn the wheel, it doesn't matter what direction. There seems to be a recall for the 2000 model year, but not my year.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota 4.7l quadcab and my horn, cruise and airbag all stopped working at the same time.i have seen a recall for this matter on 2000 vehicles, but not 2001.i am now operating without an airbag. Updated 02-01-08updated 02/01/08the consumer stated he is also without a horn and has not replaced it due to cost. Updated 02/01/08

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated the door locks,air bag, head lights, and windshield wiper failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The diagnostic test located the failure at the cmt module and the clock spring module.the vehicle will be repaired. The manufacturer will be contacted. The vehicle failure mileage was 72,990 and the current mileage was 73,000.

My husband was driving his 2001 dodge dakota home at night, on a country road, around august 5, 2008 and the headlights flickered on and off. When he got home, the windshield wipers went haywire, the horn continued to honk, the door locks began locking and unlocking, and the air bag light came on. We found out the central timer module (cmt) and clock spring had failed and was told the truck was unsafe to drive. We had both repaired for $530. I was told that recalls existed on several dodge vehicles but not one of them specified our truck. I contacted dodge and they just said it was not my truck so i was out of luck. I then did some research on this on-line and found several forums with this same problem on this year of truck, plus several others, and they could not find any help from dodge either. This is a really serious malfunction and could of cause a very bad accident. I just need dodge to own up to the problem and reimburse us for the repairs we had. Also admit there is a problem on all dodge vehicles, before someone get seriously injured or killed.

My son was driving a 2001 dodge dakota, which i purchased new in 2001.he lost control on a gravel road and went off the edge of a ditch.air bags did not deploy and he was killed in the accident.his passenger was injured, but survived.the front end of the vehicle was in horrible shape, and there is no way an airbag should not have deployed......updated 11/14/17

The air baglight turned on and off intermittently. Vehicle was taken to dealer for check up, and test results showed that the air bags needed to be replaced because they will not deploy in an accident.

Air bag light came on and stayed on. I was not moving, just started vehicle. Light has remained on for 5 days with my normal driving. Horn and cruise control work.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the air bag warning light remained illuminated. The dealer advised that the clock spring would need to be replaced in order to correct the failure yet the part needed for repairs was on a national backorder. The dealer advised that the part was being re-designed due to the common failure. The contact was concerned with the safety of the air bag failure. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage 86,000.updated 11/16/10. *lj

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated while driving 58 mph, the vehicle crashed into a deer. Upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer sent a representative to inspect the vehicle and determined that there was not enough impact to cause the air bags to deploy. The contact disagreed as the front bumper was pushed into the front wheels. The failure and current mileage was 291,000. .... Updated 03/08/13 updated 03/13/13

Air bag light continually goes on and off. After extensive researching online, it looks like the clockspring is defective. Apparently the air bag won't deploy in an accident, but dodge refuses to issue a recall. However, there are recalls on other year dodge trucks - but not the 2001 dakota, even though they were built at the same factories in the same year as the other models that did get issued a recall.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.while driving 15 mph, the horn and cruise control failed.the contact stated that the air bag light and o/d light remained illuminated on the instrument panel.the dealer stated that the cause of failure was the steering column and suggested that a dodge dealer make the repair.the vehicle has not been repaired.the current mileage was 176,225 and failure mileage was 175,725.

A car pulled out in front of me. Most of the damage was from the front middle to passenger side.

I bought my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab brand new and until this date, i have only had one issue. The power window motor quit and was replaced in 2008. On october 1st, 2010, my cruise control went out. Thinking it was wear and tear, i was not in a rush to fix it. Then the horn quit working. When the air bag light started flashing when i turned the steering wheel, i took it in to be serviced. My concern is that i have the same issues as a previous recall, but my vin # is not included in that period. My mechanic says it is the clockspring assembly that needs to be replaced and the part is expensive. Looking online, it appears dodge is not making good. My vin # matches the other complaints. After contacting dodge (11/10/10), i was offered a 50% refund on repair work. This says to me that they acknowledge there is something wrong with other models/year. This is unacceptable no matter how old the vehicle is. It is a safety issue with dodge.

Failure of clockspring on 2001 dodge dakota.horn and cruise control would not work and airbag light was on.there is a safety recall on this part- recall number 982.part was replaced at owner's expense.pictures of replaced part indicate defect in part but dodge will not pay for replacement of part.

Air bag light on dashboard started blinking on and off, brought vehicle to dodge dealer to diagnose problem. I was informed that the airbag lock spring was defective and needed replacement. This item is not covered by any type of warranty or extended warranty from dodge. There are many complaints about airbag failing to deploy in accidents and injuries involved with it. The airbag is a safety feature in the vehicle and the dealer or the manufacturing company should be responsible for repairs and any damages caused by faulty equipment. I contacted the local dealer and dodge corp. They said that there is nothing they can do. I do not believe that, im a very unsatisfied customer.

Need to replace the clock spring so that the air bag would work.this cost me $201.64 at a mechanical shop.this item has been a recall for model year 2000 quad cab dakota trucks.i'm wondering if chrysler actually changed the configuration for 2001 trucks.

Unit one was traveling east on greenbrier road in the inside lane. The driver of unit 1 stated it was raining heavily and he lost control of his vehicle. Due to vehicle hydroplaining unit 1 crossed the center line and entered the west bound traffic lanes unit 2 was coming west on greenbrier in the inside lane unit3 was traveling west on greenbrier in the outside lane unit1 crossed in front of unit2 collided with the passenger side of unit1 unit1 fishtailed counter clockwise and came to rest on the west bound side of greenbrier unit2 fishtailed clockwise and was struck by unit 3 the driver of unit3 stated he attempted to avoid unit 1 by swerving to the left and collided with unit 2 as it spun towards his vehicle the air bags in unit one being my vehicle did not deploy and passenger was badly injured.

The horn quit the cruise controls quit working. The air bag light are on air bags are dead the clock spring is bad in all the 20002001 dodge dakota 's all have the same problem. Dealer said sounds like you got a problem. This is a safety problem.

The horn and the cruise control were the first items to quit working and then the air bag light came on.i did some research and found that a recall for the very same problems were issued for 2000 dodge dakotas and 2001 dodge rams. I purchased my vehicle in december of 2000 so my vehicle was manufactured in 2000 even though it is a 2001 model.i do not believe that dodge corrected the problem that existed that caused safety recall #982 to be issued.due to this failure, my truck now has safety issues with the air bag and the horn not functioning.the cruise control is more of an inconvenience issue than safety. My truck failed inspection because the horn will not blow. I have scheduled to have it repaired on 1/13/06, but i feel that dodge should be responsible for at least part of the repair since they have a history of clockspring failure in this vehicle.

2001 dodge dakota pick up, loss of steering, resulting in a off the road crash and rollover with injuries. (one moment later could have resulted in deaths.)

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.while driving approximately 45 mph on normal road conditions, the air bag warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel without warning.the failure occurred intermittently.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer and they stated that the clock spring assembly failed.the vehicle has not been repaired.the failure and current mileages were 63,000.updated 6/18/09 updated 06/22/09

Consumer complaint regarding recall on clockspring. Consumer 2001 dodge dakota air bag light illuminated, horn did not work andcruise control did not work. The consumer learned there was a recall, however his vehicle was not included.the consumer believed his vehicle was manufactured with same defective part as the other year models.

I have a 2001 dodge dokata truck that the airbag light has come on. The dealer said that the clock spring has gone bad in the steering wheel, causing the airbag light to come on. If an accident were to happen the airbag will not deploy. I think this is a safety issue. Is this a common problem.

Clockspring in steering column. The air bag light stayed on, the cruise control, horn and radio stopped working. A new clockspring was installed and now everything works fine.updated 06/10/13

While driving at 30-40 mph vehicle was involved in frontal collision.air bags did not deploy. Dealer contacted.feel free to provide any further information.*mr

The consumer's vehicle rear ended an oil tanker while driving at 45 mph.upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed.the driver sustained knee injuries, andthe passenger sustained a hair line fracture toleft foot, angle, and ribs.she also suffered from back pains.this was the second collision where the air bags didn't deploy.*tc the consumer's husband applied the brakes, but the vehicle failed to slow down.the brakes felt like they were slipping. *sc

We are concerned because the airbag in this vehicle failed to deploy . The circum-stances under which this collision happened are as follows: our 17 y/o was coming home from school (with friend as passenger). Passenger noticed 1st a vehicle ahead of them was slamming on their brakes to turn right (w/o using turn signal). Our daughter was unable to stop the dodge truck in time to avoid a collision. Our vehicle incurred rt frontend damage. The other vehicle incurred lt rear/ side damage. Our daughter's passenger hurt her knee when it hit the dashboard; but (luckily for us) they are friends and did not feel it was a serious enough injury to sue over. But we are concerned the airbag did not deploy-- shouldn't it have; if the decereration/ collision speed was 35 mph??! pls contact us.

While making a right turn at an intersection and without warning vehicle slid on dirt and gravel andit went down into an embankment, hitting a tree.upon impact,driver's side air bag did not deploy. Driversustained neck and back injuries,and was transported to the hospital by an ambulance.

Consumer states while traveling 35-45 mph while roads were wet consumer hit guard rails bouncing back into traffic. Please provide further information. Ts

Clock spring - no horn - no drivers side airbaghave replaced 2 sets of front brake calipers and lines on this truck due to front brakes locking up while driving.nearly causing accidents.

Vehicle was hit by a deer while traveling at 30 mph, driver lost control and hit a tree. Upon impact,both air bags did not deploy.dealer / manufacturer were not notified at this time.feel free to provide any further details on this matter .

While driving at 35 mph, vehicle was involved in a head on collision and air bags did not deploy. Please provide additional information.

2001 dodge dakota: clockspring failure leading to non functioning horn and air bags:history: normal use, very low mileage (27000)symptoms: on-steering-wheel horn and speed controls fail, then airbag systemcause: failure in clockspring. Previous recalls for dodgeram, dakota and durango cover this in other models, but not mine although my dakota was built in one of the recall-effected plants during the mdh time range: see recall #982repair: requires replacing clock spring $180 "street price" for part plus labor.comment: internet searches suggest this is a common problem with dakota trucks outside the aforementioned recall. It may be appropriate to increase the range of coverage of models, vin's andmdh's subject to recall.

Consumer states while traveling 50 mph in resulting into a impacting into deer vehicle air bags did not deploy at any time. Please provide further information. Mr

Was traveling 35-50mph when another vehicle pulled out in front and was hit head on. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Vehicle towed to body shop, andfront was repaired. Had service representative come down and check out air bags. Informed consumer air bagswere working okay. Second time on 11/3/01 was traveling 50mph and fell asleep. Vehicle went off the road and hit some trees on passenger's side. Then, vehicle returned toroad and hit a utility pole.upon impact,air bags failed to deploy each time. Driver suffered no injuries.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota quadcab.during my warranty periody the air bag light came on. I took it to the dealer who stated it was a short in the system.it was fixed.the problem happened again, same short.dealer fixed it under warranty.now it's happened again.truck is not covered now for this part.dealer says that the airbag system will not deploy in a crash.said to complain to dodge about defect.

Consumer noticed that the srs light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection,andmechanic determined that the air bag sensor and switch needed to be replaced, and replaced ittwice. However, the problem recurred.

Consumer was involved in a frontal dead center impact at 35-40 mph in which neither driver's sidenor passenger's side air bags deployed.vehicle had over 10 thousand dollars worth of damage. Please provide any further details.

Consumer stated while driving, the vehicle caught on fire, consumer stated that the vehicle had a bodyguard system installed.(claim#51-0491-004)

Currently my dodge dakota is being serviced at town and country dodge for the 12th time for the blower motor going out since i purchased it in september 2000. I have had other possibly related issues-hvac control lights going out, headlight accessory panel going out, door alarm malfunctioning, and cigarette lighter inoperable.the truck has been in the shop for approximately 56 cumulative days for the above listed issues.cannot defrost / defog windows without blower motor.no heat in the winter.no air-conditioning in the summer - not even the fan works to circulate air.at times the problem is intermittent - leaving me stranded when its raining/snowing.vehicle is completely unpredictable even though the dealership has "fixed" it (for sure this time) 11 times prior to me dropping it off today.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated the door locks, air bag, head lights, and windshield wiper became inoperable. The dealer diagnosed the failure at the cmt and clock spring modules. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 72,990 and the current mileage was 73,000.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While driving 55 mph, the passenger side low beam headlights failed. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the central timer module and keyless entry failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 125,000.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the headlights, turn signals, and speedometer failed to operate. The failure occurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 160,000.

Hello my i am disapointed this is the 3rd cam shaft sensor ill have to replace after much research this is a common error on whoever designed this in result car can shutsown while driving leaving you with no control or perhaps when starting vehicle willll not stay running why isnt there a recall to fix this poblem for intake manifold

I have a 2001 dodge dakota club cab 4.7l v8 4x4 with an electrical issue.after the vehicle is running for about 20 minutes, all lights begin to flash.it starts out a few times a minute, then they proceed to flash continuously.after about 30 minutes of driving at night, they are flashing to a point that makes it extremely difficult to drive.this includes the headlights, interior lights, and dash lights.once the vehicle is turned off, the lights continue to flash.if the vehicle is off for an extended period of time, the problem will go away, then return after driving for another 20 minutes. I have researched the issue and found that there are others with this type of issue.

The gauges would stop working.seems there was no communication cmt and i had the emc checked and it was fine.it only costs $90 to have it checked out.seems there are a number of complaints in regard to this failure.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact was driving approximately 3 mph when all of the warning lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact then noticed smoke coming from the dashboard area which then ignited into a fire. The driver was not injured and was abel to exit the vehicle safely. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where they advised the contact that the sensor timer module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and the vehicle failure was pending an investigation. The failure and the current mileages were approximately 104,300.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact had the vehicle repaired under nhtsa recall campaign id number: 03v389000 (electrical system: wiring). Afterward, the windshield wipers, turn signals, horn, and lighting systems were not operating abnormally. The dealer advised having a diagnostic test performed on the vehicle at her expense. The manufacturer would not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 83,000.

4wd selector switch blinking and unable to go into 4wd modes, door locks open and close randomly at any speed, 4wd drive light on at dash, no air blowing for ac or heat.

I have a 2001 durango that has a recall for a wiring connector under the front seat. I want to fix it myself do to my lastexprience at a dealer. I called them and they said it had to go to the dealer and no repair kit could be provided to me. This is wrong! maybe the dealer could let me have his car for a day. I could do a lot that they would never know. Please help!

I was driving down the road and while my heat was on and i lost two fan speeds, after further inspection i found my resistor was melted, and so were two wires. Now i currently lost another speed and have only level 2 for heat and air conditioning.

My truck has 31000 miles and has been having mysterious intermittent electrical problems since i bought it in aug 2001.originally it was limited to the door locks locking and unlocking by themselves at all times - when the vehicle is running, and when it is not.also had problems with the tail lights working erratically.i took the vehicle in at least two times, and both times the dealer said they could not "duplicate" the problem, and they could find nothing wrong.the problem continued intermittently over the next two years until this month the electrical system went completely haywire - the lights , locks, wipers, dash lights all quit working, and the 4wd service light came on and it would not go into 4wd (all of this conveniently after the warranty period expired 4 months ago).i took the truck in and they said the "control module" was bad and that it would cost $500 to fix.when i explained that this is just another in a series of electrical problems that have been occurring throughout the warranty period, and that i thought it should be covered under the warranty, i was told there was no way to determine if it was the same problem, and that i had to pay for the repair.my problems seem to be very similar to some of the probelms in defect investigation #s 10072859, 10018654, and 10106547.

Service 4wd light became illuminated, however vehicle is not equipped with 4wd, after the light became illuminated, the vehicle started to stall at idle, chrysler is supposed to be releasing a flash for the problem, vehicle has been in the shop since 1-5-01 to try and repair problem, possible engine or electrical problem.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the interior dome and instrument panel lighting failed to illuminate. In addition, the headlights and tail lights failed to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central control timer module failed and needed to be replaced. The mechanic disconnected the battery and all the lights illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that nothing could be done to assist. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

Movement of tilt steering wheel in lower half of range will cause short-circuit of turn signal operation. Left and right turn signal will be inoperative. Radio circuit also affected. Movement back into upper half of range will correct problem.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the headlights and the key fob were inoperable. In addition, the vehicle would not start. The contact mentioned that the battery was replaced, but the failure was still persistent. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the central timer module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to get a used part because they no longer made that part. The failure mileage was 99,000.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the instrument cluster lights, windshield wipers, headlights, signal lights, and door locks stopped working without warning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the central control timing module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact opened case number: 30176046 and was placed on a waiting list for parts. The contact received an email stating that the part was no longer being made as of 2011. The contact located a dealer that had the part in stock, but was informed that the part was on freeze by the manufacturer. The vin was unknown. The failure mileage was 89,000.

My 2001 dodge dakota truck has experienced the failure of its power control module (pcm) not once but twice in 2004. The original unit failed 57,500 miles and the second unit failed at just 7,000 miles. Pcm failure means that electric power is cut unexpectedly to the engine leading to engine failure. In my case this happened once on a narrow hilly roadway and the second time in the fast lane of a freeway. Such failure do not provide warnings and happen suddenly and unexpectedly.in both cases loosing power also meant loosing braking and power steering. While neither incident resulting in accidents for me, they could easily have (part luck & part skill). Yet i have seen little regarding this matter. What is so sinister about this is that the "bug" is difficult to trace because it re-appears only randomly (initially i thought that i needed a tune-up or had received bad batch of fuel).there is no maintenance required of this unit and it has a warranty of 8/80,000.i have written to dodge regarding this matter requesting, among other things, an explanation of why these units failed and the hazards such failures place the driver and fellow motorists into. The manufacturer has responded but only in regard to the matter of reimbursement for car rental related to the second incident above where i was on a trip. Nothing has been responded towith regard to the "reliabilty" of the units. The incident date below is the initial situation.

Dash lights began to flash along with head lights, then went out. Time was 10:30 pm to dark to drive rural roads.

All lights start turning on and off in a random pattern. Must hold driver door open while driving to have a consistent headlight. Every light is affected.dash lights, tail lights, head lights, 4 wheel drive transfer case lights, horn, windshield wipers, interior lights, brake lights, and several other lighting related issues.this issue is dangerous at night since there are no headlights unless the driver door is held open while traveling. I was informed about the prohibitive cost of correcting this problem by a dodge service garage.unable to locate source of problem due to the randomness of the various light systems turning on and off.also, it is necessary to remove the ground lead on the battery when vehicle is left unattended.

While driving , the consumer pulled the headlight switch, and discovered the did not work. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer,and it was diagnosed the central timer module had to bereplaced.

The stereo system stop working, the interior lights are flickering and even when the doors are perfectly closed and i am wearing my seat bell the alarm ( bell sound) start sounding when i reach the 10 mph speed.

Problem started with horn intermittently beeping while driving, then over a few weeks progressed to horn beeping almost continuously, driving lights flashing, and door locks actuating. Problem was the body control module or sometimes called the central timer module.it was replaced and all issues have ceased.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated the doors would lock independently. The windshield wipers would engage independently and the interior lights would sporadically flicker on and off. The contact found that the central timer module was burned and partially melted. In addition, the contact stated he has had to replace the blower motor resister board four times because it had burned. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 112,000 and the current mileage was 123,000.updated 11/03/10. *lj updated 11/19/10

An existing nhtsa recall, 06v039000, exists for 2006 dodge dakotas. "static can disable headlamps, turn signals, & windshield wipers".i have a 2001 dakota with the same issue.it happen 2-5 times per year.everything works again if i cycle the ignition, but that 's small comfort if the headlights go out @ 75 mph. Dodge has refused to fix it for free, saying that it only applies to 2006.if it is a safety issue for a 2006, then it is a safety risk for 2001 too.the known fix is to "re-flash" the dash, which i assume means to reprogram the dash control processor.

Consumer stated theelectrical systemsmalfunctioned. As a result,the power switches, air bags, and horn vbecame inoperable.

Computer control of headlights, interior and dash lighting, and possibly the abs system and the intermittent wiper control are affected. Without warning these systems either failed or became erratic. Vehicle exhibits these malfunctions both stationary and in motion, and at all speeds. It is apparently not an uncommon issue, as per information available on the internet. The (temporary?) fix is to disconnect the battery for 15+ minutes, possible cause: the computer connectors.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The headlights flicker on and then back off. Also all gauges on the instrument control panel have failed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. He was awaiting the conclusion of the testing. The failure mileage was 94,000.

Tl-the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the cruise control, airbag and horn were defective. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed that the clock spring was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 111,000. The vin was unavailable.

Lights flicker on and off, interior light go out, door alarm goes off at 70 mph, wipers go off by themselves, horn beeps, truck wont start. Quick fix , discount the battery at reset the system, permanent fix to replace the central timing module.

Air bag light came on and stayed on. I was not moving, just started vehicle. Light has remained on for 5 days with my normal driving. Horn and cruise control work.

Engine was overheating when air conditioner was turned on. This was due to the fan clutch needing to be replaced. Also, oil pressure gauge is broken in instrument cluster and so is not reporting oil pressure accurately. The entire instrument gauge cluster needs to be replaced to repair this.

Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 03v389000 repairs concerning dashboard wiring harness.the repairs were done, but vehicle was still having problems withwindshield wipers/ horn/ interior and exterior lighting systems.the dealer was asking consumer to pay $500 to diagnoses and resolutionof the problem.consumer was requesting a call back.

The key can be pulled out while the car is running. I did this by accident about 5 years ago. It has happened several times since. I just read the article about the current gm recall in the usa today newspaper. I'm not concerned about it being a safety issue as i understand it. I try not to pull it out anymore as i think that would loosen it up more. I don't think it ever goes out of the run condition. I believe there are several oem's (if not all when the vehicle gets old) that have this issue and i also believe that it is not a real safety issue. The customer knows they have an issue which makes them share on the liability. I just reported this on my saturn vue as well. The key comes out much easier on the dodge than on the saturn. The ignition slot is much looser on the dodge.

40,000 miles transmission problems.would not shift correctly from first to second.45,000 miles iginition problems.short in the ignition, car would do nothing.not start, no lights, nothing.50,000 miles and the ball joints went out.i was told by two different mechanics at the dodge dealership that this was a problem with dakota's and durangos and that the ball joints used on those two cars were very weak and not strong enough to handle the vehicle.

The check engine / mil (malfunction ignition light) comes on & the truck runs rough & the gas mileage goes down to half the normal amount. The 1st time was 11 months after purchase & has happened approx. Every 3 to 4 months since.the spark plugs have been replaced after finding 1 cracked,the right side head was replaced due to warping & the #1 fuel injector replaced.

Dt*: the contact stated while having the vehicle serviced, the dealer noticed the brake pads and rotors were worn and needed to be replaced.also, upon starting the vehicle, the key would not turn the ignition switch.the dealer determined the switch needed to be replaced.the contact removed the switch and cleaned it with no further problems.updated 11/30/2006 - the check engine light was illuminated constantly.the dealer determined there was a vacuum leak.the wheel cylinder locked up.

Consumer states that the radio will not stay on or will lose power, the dash lights went off and on since purchase, the technicians replaced some wiring in the steering column to remedy the problem.

I own a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 sle that we purchased new. In the last 6 months, and with only 49000 miles on the truck currently, the following failures have occurred:(1) (from february 2004 to present) the factory-installed external wiring harness (for towing a trailer) melted from the inside out, shorting out the electrical system. (2) brakes would pulsate anytime brakes were applied. Dealer attributed this to warping of rotors and replaced pads and turned the rotors. Dealer noted a spring on driver-side caliper was missing and replaced it as well. (3) the heater/ac controls failed. (4) went for state inspection and inspector failed truck due to failure of upper ball joints and brakes. The same brakes i just had fixed in february. Premature failure of ball joints attributed to "typical problem for dakotas/durangos". Well if it's typical, why isn't there a recall?? the dealer had no answers. Failure was a result of calipers not releasing properly causing the rotors and brake pads to "glaze". Dealer opted to pick up the tab for the new rotors and the new pads, only at my request. The new calipers and brake lines still cost me $800. Again i'm wondering why i'm paying for so much on a truck that is only 3 years old with only 49000 miles. (5) unknown problem at startup when engine is cold. Pressing the accelerator causes the engine to sputter. Problem exists until engine is warm then goes away. Two dodge dealerships and neither can figure out the problem as there is no computer error code coming up. All items mentioned were paid for by me unless otherwise specified.had any of these issues been a result of negligence, or lots of mileage, or had the dodge dealership(s) opted to pay for items that were the obvious result of poor craftsmanship, i wouldn't complain. But, the failures relating to the brakes could quite possibly have resulted in an accident which risks my life and that of my wife, and dodge doesn't seem to care.

My wife drove my 2001 dodge dakota sport during the snow days and complained that the headlights would flicker. Over a few weeks, i started to notice that they would flicker, along with the dash lights, taillights, dome light, and brake lights. Then, as i had not been driving at night much, i had my 4 year old daughter with me coming from richmond to connersville, in, and this became severe while it was raining with fog. All lights would go off and come back on, they would also go off everything the delayed wipers would go work. Then the delayed wipers would go everytime the lights would flicker. As the dodge dealer could not narrow the problem down without spending much money, i tried to troubleshoot myself since i did not believe the problem was what they instructed it may be. To make a long story short, it ended up being what i thought it was, the body control module (bcm) or central timing module (ctm) or time and alarm module which are all the same thing but the name has changed at times. This module controls the lights, wipers, keyless entry, etc. This was a very dangerous situation for me and my daughter due to this module that almost caused accidents by people pulling out in front of me because of headlights or not seeing my taillights at times. I have seen many complaints about this in dodge forums and have seen where dodge knows this is a major problem (maybe that's why they keep renaming the device). I just today had the module that i ordered programmed in my truck which was over $300. A used module will not work due to the vin being "burned in memory" in rom. I know this because i spent money on labor for the dealer to find that out. This should be a recall because it is a potentially dangerous situation! i could not drive at night until they could program it due to the risks!

In august 2004. A 2001 dodge dakaota pickup ran a stop sign and i hit him.the truck rolled and continued to run and caught the vehical on fire and burned the driver critically, and he ultimately died. Why didn't the vehicle inertia switch cut the vehical off. I have a file claimed against the insurance company and an investigation may be launch on the truck.

Problems with windshield wipers and headlights would not shut off. *mr each time the engine was on, the wipers would come on and the lights would come on but not go off.the consumer had to disconnect the battery.the consumer requested that chrysler corporation should provide a fix for the electrical problem. *sc the consumer received a recall, regarding the electrical problem, however the dealer told the consumer that his problem was not apart of the recall. The consumer told the dealer he purchased a warranty, but the dealer told him the warranty did not cover electrical problems only power train issues.

Was parked inside of a shopping center and startedvehicle, exiting out ofparking lot and vehicle caught on fire.

I was in iowa buying cattle, pulling 24ft trailor on interstate hwy in process of passing 18 wheeler when engine quit. The truck was taken to a dodge dealership in iowa nov. 17, 2001. The name of dealership, harlan auto plex. Shop foreman suggested wiring harness replacement.regionalservice manager in kansas insisted the problem was defective throttle position sensor. 17 days later and 3 different throttle position sensors plus other parts tried the reginal manager allowed the dealership to replace wiring harness. Dodge sent to them the wrong wiring harness and truck motor had to be torn down again to install correct wiring harness.the truck has been in iowa in shopt 19 days and i live in tx.on 12-3 i was notified the truck was fixed as dodge told the dealership to get the truck out of their shop.i drove over 1,000 miles again to pick the truck up to find it torn down again.they have now notified me the truck is fixed, but there is no way to know if it is reeally fixed and won't know until back on the interstate.this could be very dangerous. Dodge will not pay for any of these travel expenses incurred nor help in anyway getting the truck back to texas.

Abs failed three time, dealer replace the blown fuse with a higher amperage fuse, this makes the electrical subject to overheating and or fire.dealer altered the fuse system without informing the owner this is unacceptable.

The vehicle is a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab equipped with a factory towing package.on march 12, i was driving the vehicle on i-215 pulling a trailer.i smelled something burning, then the cabin filled with smoke. The turn signals, brake light, and emergency flasher ceased operating.a combination flasher unit had failed and burned, with the plastic case partially melted.theheat had damaged the combination switch, which also failed, and the plug into the wiring harness was also partially melted.the dodge dealer changed the failed components, and they failed again, this time with no trailer attached.the dealer finally attributed the failures to a short circuit in the wiring installed by the factory which connected the factory installed trailer socket to the electrical system.i have advised dodge of the problem, and they maintain that their wiring was not defective because they believe that the short originated in the trailer wiring.they made this determination without examining the trailer.even if the short did in fact start in the trailer, the factory designed and installed wiring harness should have prevented the short from destroying these vital safety components.the freeway i was on when the fire occurred was packed with rush hour traffic, and it was extremely difficult making my way to safety pulling a trailer without the use of the signal lights.

Dt: the dashlights and headlights started flashing and headlights will not come on at all. Also, the remote would not open doors, took vehicleto dealer, and havd to replace central timer module (ctm). Dealer unhooked the module and conected it back, and itworked for about 30 minutes.

Recently investigated a fire in a 2001 dodge dakota r/t pickup truck equipped with a 5.9 liter gasoline engine. Fire originates at and confined to the central timer module and the c1, c2 & c3 wiring harness connectors attached to the module. The central timer module is located behind the kickpanel at the front lower left side of the passenger compartment below the fuse panel and the parking brake pedal.the vehicle was parked for approx. 30 minutes prior to the fire. If any one else has experienced a fire in this location or would like additional information, please contact steven c. Rowe fire investigation at 610-285-6542 or by e-mail at [email protected].

Engine shuts off when turning right at 90 degree angle and must be put into park and restarted.

My dodge dakota with the 4.7 engine races all the time. When i first start it, it races and it also does it when shifting gears. When i go from one gear to another i have to put it in neutral until it stops racing and then put it in either reverse or forward. It also does this when i come to a stop sign or red light it races and i have to push harder on the break pedal to keep it from going forward until it comes down to normal speed. I don't know how many times i came close to hitting the person setting in front of me from the engine racing.

I was driving in a small neighborhood and i hear a very distinct ticking noise coming from the front passenger side, after i looked at the area i noticed that the exhaust manifold bolts and heat shield were broke . This can cause exhaust fumes to come into the car while driving and should be taken care of.

Takata recall exhaust manifold gasket fail over time and allowing more fumes and engine noise door pins none replaceible and wear out over time cause door damage

I puchased this truck used with 12,500 miles.it has a rear window leak,i have yet to solve this problem.it also has some paint flaws.i had a problem with the gas cap which caused a engine code light.when i went to local dealer to solve code problem,i was told that i had no warrantee.dodge advertises otherwise.

Front brakes clunk when applied,dealer replaced rotors.transmission won't shift properly,dealer ordered and replaced new valve body. Lower engine needed to be replaced,because of valve tapping.a/c has bad odor when on. Front end squeaked around bootsfront end has bad knocking sound. 2 goodyear tires slow leak. Problems started at 1,254 miles, and keep going at 26,000 miles.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.the contact stated that the central timing module of the vehicle was defective. The contact stated that because of this defective part the ignition lights flash when he removed the key, the horn blows, and the windshield wipers go off.the dealer stated that they could get the part but they do not know when it will arrive. The vehicle was not repaired.the failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

Blower motor first inoperable at 7566 miles.currently in for service for the 12th time for this problem.i live in minnesota - when motor goes out i cannot defog or defrost windows.additional problems possibly related include: headlight accessory panel going out, hvac control lights going out, door alarm malfunctioning, and cigarette lighter inoperable.current mileage is 44,xxx miles.blower motor problem is at times intermittent with longest time between complete failures being ten months.dealer has tried replacing blower motor, relay, fuses, wiring harness, duct work, etc.

Consumer states:that abs light, engine light,and brake lights came onat the same time.the clutch packed in the rear differential is half inch long , and its job is to hold the clutches and lemon slipped differential, and it failed. It came outand shredded speed sensor in rear differential.

Bought the truck used and the temperature and oil pressure gauge started to fluctuate and engine killed over. Now, repair shops are stating that they are now seeing this problem quite frequently for the 4.7l dodge dakota engines because of the oil pan proximity to the engine. Repair shops stated a new/rebuilt engine is needed: ~$3,500-$5,000 just for the engine and ~$1,000 for labor!

Engine stalling and / or failuresometimes when driving sometimes at startup. I have had this 2001 dodge dakota for about three years this problem will occur at anytime. Each time i would take it to a mechanic the truck would be running good and they could find nothing wrong. They have scanned the engine and found no faults. I have read of many customers with this same problems and i just can't understand why there has not been a recall by the chrysler corp. On this safety issue.

Heater core has gone out for the second time causing hot coolant to be leaked on my feet in the cab and fogging the windows severely while driving.research shows this is a common problem with my model year dakota.research also shows that once you have the problem then it will happen again frequently with no final fix.i feel this is dangerous and the manufacturer should have a permanent fix.my first failure was at 58k miles and now my second is at 69k.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.after driving the vehicle from the sales lot, the contact noticed that the check engine light was illuminated.she took the vehicle back to the dealer; however, they filed bankruptcy and were closed down.the contact discovered nhtsa campaign id number 07v555000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift) and took the vehicle to another dealer.the dealer stated that they would repair one issue under the recall, but another issue had to be repaired for $700 at the contact's expense.the manufacturer stated that because she was the second owner, she would have to pay out of pocket.the current and failure mileages were 85,289. Updated 09/10/08.*ljthe consumer stated even after the recall was performed, he is still having problems with the gear shift. Updated 09/11/08

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.the contact stated that the engine began shutting off and the check engine light illuminated.the dealer replaced the fuel pump.the door hinges began coming apart on the driver side door, and the middle of the door also began to rip.the dealer would not assist with the repairs until after the warranty expired.the contact welded the door in place; however, it has begun to come apart again and will not remain locked.the window on the driver side door has also come off track.the contact had to add glue to secure the window in place.in april of 2008, the contact received a recall notice related to the emission park shift interlock.the recall repair has not been performed.the contact has photos.the recall number was unknown.the approximate failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 71,997.updated 05/28/08 the hydraulic pump was loosing pressure and the radiator overflow hose was replaced. Updated 05/27/08

The vehicle was leaking antifreeze.the window had fallen on the consumer foot.scc

The heat quit working in our 2001 dodge dakota quad cab. It would not work on any of the blower settings. I began looking up possible solutions to the problem. I replaced the fuse, and it still didn't work. I also replaced the resistor. While looking online for other options, i realized that many vehicles from dodge from that year and surrounding years had a common problem. Everyone had mentioned the wiring harness was melted. Sure enough, i went and checked and it was melted just before where the resistor plugs in.

Coolant was leaking near cap, could not replace because dealer closed ,dealer only part,tried duct tape for tem. Fix until dealer opened, did not stop leak, was still wet at cap gave cap a twist to insure tightness,,, plastic housing suffered major failure, split apart and covered me with scalding coolant,2nd degree burns on 10% of me.. Beware if you have the 2.5 lengine then you have this setup. All dodge needed to do is make that thin plastic piece of junk a bit thicker.

While traveling on highway consumer turns on air conditioner and itwas blowing hot air. Also,vehicle was leaking coolant. Dealership is aware of problem.

Dt*:the contact stated while the vehicle was idling, a whistling noise was heard under the hood.upon checking, the contact discovered that the hose connected to the intake plenum was broke and had split at the end along the mold mark and was about to fall off.there was enough slack to cut back to a good section of the hose and it was reattached.a week later, the check engine light illuminated and the vehicle was taken to local repair shop who determined that a completely different hose was also split at the end. The independent repair shop cut the hose back to a good section and reattached the hose.the manufacturer was alerted but the claim was denied because there was no recall.updated 10/25/2006 - as of 9/15/06 the hose that attaches to the intake plenum has started to crack again.

On thursday, december 29, 2005, i was returning home from findlay, oh, i was about 37 miles from home when the check gauges light came on and the oil pressure gage dropped to 0.i was able to get off the highway into a parking lot at which time the truck wouldn't start.i had the truck towed to the dealership where i bought it.the service department checked it out and said i needed a new engine due to sludge build up caused by improper maintenance.i change my oil on a regular basis.i have a dodge neon with over 120,000 miles and my previous car was a 1987 chevy nova with over 199,000 miles.

When the gas pedal was released, the engine idled high.please provide further details.when moving slowly or accelerating from astop the vehicle continued to idle high a while before it would idle down.the vehicle's throttle sensor and air sensor were replaced.

Loss of engine compression, which resulted in the #3 cylinder misfiring and the check engine light staying on and not able to reset.vehicle was at the mechanics shop for 2 weeks.after receiving vehicle back, check engine light came on again.when the problem of the #3 cylinder misfire was detected, it was caused by 2 valves being bent, which according to the mechanic was due to a carbon build up in the engine.vehicle is and always was well maintained and never had any sort of mechanical problem.i am the original owner and purchased new in 2001, only had 63,000 miles on it.according to the dealership parts department, the 4.7l engine is known for a carbon build up around 50,000 miles or so and the problem that i had was not an uncommon one.was also advised that was one of the kinks that dodge never could correct.gee thanks!i corrected the problem myself, however, i traded it in on a 2006 toyota tundra.it's no wonder why the american auto industry is in such poor shape!

Just bought a dakota truck 2 wks ago, second day engine light went on and car kept stalling when driving,it completely turned off while driving.it also does not change gear; it takes a while to get going.this happened 1/18/06.on 2/10/06 i noticed an idling sound right after breaking and it didn't want to stop.very unsafe driving with children.uncertain of its brakes and the complete shut off of truck & or stalling while driving.i took it to chrysler and wanted to charge $170. For diagnostic work 2 weeks after i bought it. Why haven't they recalled these type of unsafe vehicles?

With only 48k miles on my truck, i had total engine failure. The problem was oil sludge that built up around the valves and blocked the flow of oil. The blocking of the flow of oil prevented the rest of the engine from being properly lubricated causing the engine to cease. *nlm

I was driving through a tunnel in boston and my truck suddenly died for no apparent reason.i was able to pull over far to the side of the road but was still in the travel lane.the odometer was flashing "no bus" and all the dashboard indicator lights were on.the vehicle showed no mechanical signs of failure prior to stalling and made no noise when stalling - it just died.after being towed out of the tunnel (30 min. After the vehicle stalling),i attempted to start the truck and it started right up.i called the dealership and they had no service appointments for one week.this is unacceptable.then, today (march 21), the truck died again in the same tunnel on my way home from work.this time, it started up after 5 minutes before the tow truck arrived.this is a safety issue and dodge seems uninterested in fixing it promptly.

Engine failure due to sludge.

2001 dodge dakota equipped with a 4.7 liter eight cylinder engine with 46024 miles began to have a light knock.i had the vehicle towed to metrolina dodge where i was informed that the vehicle had spun a rod, due to excessive oil sludge build up. The vehicle was purchased with a extended warranty, but i was informed that the damage would not be covered under the warranty because the oil had not been changed by dodge certified mechanics.my husband and father have changed the oil every 3500 miles, but according to the people at metrolina if dodge did not perform all the maintenance on the vehicle then the warranty is voided. My husband went to metrolina dodge to have the service writer show him the sludge build up that they were telling me about.while he was there the service writer kevin st.clair told my husband that they have had several 4.7 and 2.7-liter engines with the same problem.kevin said that it would cost $6500.00 to replace the crankshaft, one rod, and the bearings.

Noisy valve train on 2001 dodge dakota with 3.9 engine. The roller tappets were changed by the dealer, but they are still noisy. Also in cold weather there is a shrill whistling sound at slight throttle pressure. The dealer said dodge was working on it. Wondered if any other complaints about the same things? there is no safety problem that i know of, just concern of reliability.

My vehicle was recalled but the day i was going to bring it in the transmission stopped working and themotor is no more good. The truck would not shift gears good and it was going on for a while. My father changed the head gaskets but it did not help.

- the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota truck.the engine started to make a noise, and there were no warning indicator lights. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint.the current mileage is 48,900. The contact was advised by the mechanic that thecoil spring caused damage to the head gasket .the mechanic stated this was a common problem with these vehicles.

While driving at 45 mph an alarm sounded warning the consumer to check the instrument panel.oil pressure gauge registered very low oil pressure.consumer checked the oil level with the dip stick and found it to be up to par. Dealer examined the vehicle, and found a sludge build up in the engine.a new engine was needed.

Problems with vehicle's engine.*mr when using the defrost or a/c, the engine pump did not function properly.the seat belt was installed improperly and also the wheel bearing was not functioning properly, the consumer was told ahose would be placed on the retaining bolt.

While driving 65 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, butwas unable to do so. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanic determinedthat engine needed to be replaced due to sludge built up.

When cold my 2001 dakota stutters from 2300 to 2500 rpm. When i talk to other dakota owners they all have the same problem. This could be dangerous for someone notinformed of the problem.

2001 dodge dakota quadcab began running rough approximately 3 weeks ago, from this date, 09/15/06.brought it into the dealership because the "check engine" light was on.after charging me $500.00 + for a tune-up, cleaning the injectors, and replacing an oxygen sensor, the dealership still could not make the truck run smoothly.they ended up telling me that if i left it with them for a week or so that they could possibly determine the problem and it was probably going to entail them removing the heads and would be a minimum of $1,000.00.i was also advised that my front end needed to be aligned.i just put the tires on last summer, had all these problems checked by another mechanic.front end did not need aligning but they did determine the problem with running rough.seems that due to a carbon build-up inside the cylinder, some carbon actually got into the #3 cylinder and caused the valve to bend slightly.i am the original owner of this vehicle and it only has 63,000 miles on it.i have never ran it hot, without oil and always make sure i maintain my maintenance on it.last year, my front brake calipers had to be replaced, at $900.00 which in turn ruined the front brake pads.the dealership then told me that the boots in the calipers were dry rotted.i like the truck but it seems as if since i paid it off 3 yrs. Ago, i have had some sort of mechanical problems with it every year since then.i would not recommend this vehicle to anyone, unless they were a mechanic.my mechanic says that a lot of it is due to poor workmanship.what a shame, it is no wonder why the u.s. Auto industry is in such bad shape.

While driving 55 mph the engine stalled without warning.vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer.

The vehicle back fired while driving 35 mph. *nlm

Vehicle is losing power whenconsumer is driving, and when towing objects, consumer will lose power again. Vehicle feels likeit is about to shut off. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

While driving the vehicle at any speed engine stalls and suddenly accelerates while applying brakes. Please provide further information.mr

While driving the check engine light stay alluminated, dealer notified now sparactically comes on. Ts

2001 dodge dakota pick up, loss of steering, resulting in a off the road crash and rollover with injuries. (one moment later could have resulted in deaths.)

Vehicle will start to move to the right when the consumer applies the brakeswhile driving.problem gets worse when driving at higher speeds. Vehicle has been to the dealer three times, but the repairs do not work . Contacted dealer. Consumer states the caiplers have been replaced on several occasions, also the vehicle was realigned, also there was an oil and transmissin leak.

Engine idle drops and almost stalls when sitting at traffic signals or turning at slow speeds.engine also idles roughly. Mileage has dropped from 15-16 mpg in the city; down to 12-13 mpg in the city.the dealer has flashed the engine's computer 2 times since august 2002. But, neither flash helped the problems listed above. To the contrary, the city mileage has dropped to 11-12 mpg in the city. My truck has approximately 22,000 miles on the odometer.dt

Engine stallingwhen slowing down to a stop or while applyingaccelerator pedal from a stop postion. Dealer was not notified at this time.feel free to provide any further information.

When applyingbrakes and comingto a stop vehicle completely shutsdown, cause unknown.please give any further details.

2001 dodge dakota and the not able to be remedied and inadequate 4.7l engine.

1-11-2002oil pressure problems.i had the vehicle towed to the nearest dealer..donalson motor company in silsbee, texas.after 2 days they phoned me to tell me the engine had suffered a "catastrophic engine failure".the cause was "dirty oil".i run royal purple-a high dollar synthetic oil.the price tag for all of this was 5600.00.i took a oil sample to the maufacturer to have tested.both chemists that tested the oil reported the viscosity of the oil was intact.the oil was not the cause of the engine failure.i took this back to donalson and was told the oil was the cause.i found an mechanic who gave me an estimate of 3300.00 for the same engine.when i went to pick up my truck donalson informed me that they would do the work for 3000.00.they have had my truck for 1 month and 19 days,i went to pick it up and the airconditioner was no longer blowing cold air(i did not have this problem before).i took the truck back to them and was told that the ac had been contaminated while rebuilding the motor and it would cost several hundred dollars to fix!!!.

While driving and coming to a stop vehicle will start to fail, and will not pull. Had to shut vehicle down and restart.contacted dealer, and dealer stated didn't know what the problem was.the consumer stated that the front end was slightly out of alignment.the motor has a problem when the vehicle stops for a moment at a light or sign, it will shudder and choke .

Consumer states that while driving, the vehicle will stall, at times the vehicle will stall when accelerating to pass, consumer states that the problem is getting worse and the dealer can not remedy the problem.

Studs on exhaust manifold broke causing exhaust gases to enter the cab of the truck.

Ever since i purchased the vehicle, while using the a/c, i have noticed a bad oder.his oder is noticable once the a/c has cooled down the interior. I would describe he oder as a "powdery chemical"smell. When i took the vehical in for routine maintainance, i asked about it and was told "we wil look in to it" and the problem is still unresolved. I want to know if this smell is dangerus because i have two young infants as well as my wife i am concerned about.

Eimissions control system.in shop 8 times or about every two weeks for the same problem.dealer has replaced parts to no avail.

The consumer experienced problems with (possibly)the ball joints.while he is driving there is a clunking sound that gets worse when turning on curves.the dealer has been contacted and stated that this is a commonproblem with this model and is unable to help.tsother problems are as followed:the vehicle will slide/skate over any bump/uneven surface and corner, noise in front end/passenger side front wheel/passenger side window, the engine light was on-found evap leak, bad gas cap, rear brake drums are hopping, abs light on, internal mail relay and valve plug shorted, and front inner brake pad spring clips bent out of shape.the consumer requests the following:refund of the purchase of the vehicle, lessen the bank payments for the time of use, and apply a refund towards the purchase of a new dodge ram.scc

Consumer notice while traveling ac/heater would not blow heat out vent or lower duck heat would redirect not responding to controls. Dealer and manufacture has been contacted. Please provider further information. Ts

2001 dodge dakota slipped out of park into reverse gear and was circling out of control.*mr the vehicle eventually struck a concrete median and stopped.the driveshaft and other parts under the vehicle were damaged.this wasn't the first time the gear selector jumped out of gear.this vehicle was previously taken to maroone/dodge service center to have the transmission checked where it sat to this day. Consumer stated it was a mechanical problem since they complained about this. They haven't obtained no information on their vehicle since it was towed to the repair shop. The a/c only worked on high due to a faulty blower motor resistor.the power steering made noise intermittently.the gas cap was loose which caused the check engine light to illuminate.the driver seat handle came apart*ph *nlm

The air conditioner is at times inoperative, there is also a foul smell in the air conditioning system, the dealer can not remedy the problem.

While traveling on highway consumer turns on air conditioner and itwas blowing hot air. Also,vehicle was leaking coolant. Dealership is aware of problem.

Flooded floor boards, found out after inquire about new carpet(approximately $600.00) that the air conditioning (a/c) unit on my 2001 dakota, that"on many of these vehicles the a/c drain hoses we either installed wrong or just not put on at the factory". At least they acknowledged this fact, even though i had to drive my "brand new truck" around for 2 1/2 weeks with no carpet in it. It was replaced for free. *la

Lable located ondriver's side door is improperly labled for a 16' tire, information onlable gives psi for 15" rim, not for 16' tire. Dealer was notified and unwilling to assist in this matter.please feel free to provide us with any further details on this problem.

Front cv axle(hub and bearing) failure while driving. The intermediate axle also needs replacing due to severe rust from cv axle. The upper upper ball joint has been replaced twice. The front headlights do not provide adequete visability at night.

Dash lights began to flash along with head lights, then went out. Time was 10:30 pm to dark to drive rural roads.

The fuse for my dimmer switch kept blowing. And i kept replacing. Because with out it in i can not see gauges. And my outside marker light fuse kept doing same. I replaced fuses again today they immediately blew.i rotated the dimmer switch to the lowest position. Again i replaced fuses. Then i turned on lights and slowly rotated dimmer switch up and i saw smoke coming from corner of instrument panel near where switch sets in dash.

Rearbrake lights fail to operate. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

While driving my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab at night, all of the lights (exterior and interior) started flashing intermittently. This could easily startle the driver or the drivers of other vehicles, and could leave the vehicle with no lights.dealer diagnosis revealed a bad central timer module (ctm) which controls the lighting system of the vehicle. Anecdotal evidence gathered on various dodge forums revealed several instances of this same problem. Daimler chrysler should be queried on how many of these modules they are replacing on 1998-2004 dodge dakotas.

Headlights turning off and on and flashing while driving, power door locks not working during this time. If interior lights are on at this time they would flash on and off also. Found previous year models of dodge ram's and dakota's have same problem which was recalled. Central timer module had to be replaced and reprogrammed.a vehicle with 60,000 miles should not have this problem. Could only drive in daylight hours until problem was resolved at my expense.

My truck started to take longer to get it to start after taking it to my local dealership it was found to be the fuel pressure relief valve on the fuel pump was leaking back into the fuel tank this was no surprise because when the symptoms first started i investigated the problem on some dakota groups on the internet and found it to be a common problem for quite a few years.you would think dodge would fix the problem but then again they charge $442 for a fuel pump so where is the incentive.

While driving, front end of vehicle pulls severely to the right, dealer can not identify cause of problem.control arm was replaced.calipers were replaced. Dealer found air leak with the gas tank and replaced the fuel pump, this was causing the engine light to illuminate.

Abs & brake light and check engine light came on on our 2001 dodge dakota quad cab with 43,000 miles. Took to norwin dodge for service.they found that the differential (rear end) was completely ruined.since vehicle was out of warrently our out of pocket expense was in excess of $1,600.00. Also said that engine light was due to a moderate evaporation leak and replaced gas cap. The transmission of this vehicle also had to be replaced after only 4000 miles!(fortunately this was covered under warrenty), but a complete transmission replaced after only 4000 miles? also had vehicle back to be checked after transmission replacement because it would hesitate and then shift hard.we were told that that is normal and how dodge trnamissions shift?we take very good care of this vehicle and had it serviced regularly. Want to register formal complaint and make others aware of poor quality of dodge vehicles and potentially defective products used?

There are no injuries that i know of yet but i believe there could be. I'm a mechanical designer for an engineering firm and an avid car enthusiast. The problem is in dodge magnum engine 5.9l fuel rails i''m not sure what all years/models/engines this type of rail is used in but mine is a 2001 dakota 5.9l i believe it''s the same for dodge ram and dodge durango. The problem is on the fuel rail there is a test port where a mechanic can test fuel pressure if there is a fuel problem. Where the port is attached to the rail (by brazing i think) seems to leak fuel. It is a slow leak and you can only tell if the engine has some miles on it you can notice where a wet ring has formed. I noticed this on my vehicle and i thought it was something i did during maintenance feeling it was my fault i did not want to use my warranty. I then called around to get a used one because i didn''t have the $400 to slap down for a new one. Upon receiving my used fuel rail in the mail i noticed it had evidence of leakage in the same area. I returned the used fuel rail. Next i looked under the hood of my mothers dodge ram w/ the same fuel rail and to my surprise there is evidence of fuel seepage on it also. I''ve have noticed this on 3 separate fuel rails and i have only looked at 3 so i''m 100% so far. I temporary fixed my own rail by removing the rails and welding around the fitting. My permeate fix is going to be aftermarket holley fuel rails. I''m not sure if this leakage could cause a fire but i also don''t think it would be a bad thing to check in to.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While refueling the vehicle, there was fuel leaking underneath the vehicle. In addition, the contact noticed one of the tubes on the top of the fuel tank had fractured. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 185,000.

There are numerous blind spots inside ofcab when the consumer is driving. Contacted dealer, and the dealer cannot do anything about the problem. Please provide further information.

Dodge dakota rotor warps. I have less than 16,000 miles and the car began shakingupon applying brakes. Increase stopping distance. Took vehicle to dealer and was told my rotors were warped. Offered to turn at my expense. No other solutions offered. Researched problem and found to be widespread. Taking vehicle back to dealer. Also liftgate improperly latches unless slammed hard. A/c blower motor went out in winter and was unable to clear windows.

Consumer was takingvehicle out of park and emergency brakereleasehandle broke inconsumer's hand. Consumer was stepping outvehicle and saw a small metal piece onground.with one foot out, vehicle started to roll back, knockingconsumer to ground and dragging him across a main highway.consumer suffered 2 broken ribs.part was repaired by the dealer, adding a plastic tie, and it broke again. There will never be a fix ifplastic tiewas going to be used.

My balljoints snapped while turning in my sons school one morning , resulting in my front wheel and brakeassembly falling off completely from my 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 truck in december 2002. I had 1000 miles passed factory warrenty

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 mph up a hill, he attempted to down shift from fifth to fourth gear, but the vehicle inadvertently shifted into reverse. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for a diagnostic test. The technician stated that the transmission would have to be rebuilt and the transmission components needed to be replaced. The contact also stated that there was no lock out to keep the vehicle from shifting into revere when the vehicle was moving forward.the vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 100.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle was engaged in four wheel drive when the transmission erroneously slipped into neutral, causing the vehicle to roll away in reverse. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic, who indicated that the electronic shift transfer case had malfunctioned. The manufacturer was notified and the contact was informed that the vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number: 01v077000 (power train).the failure mileage was 81,000.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear axle pinion nut loosened and the driveshaft was removed from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The mechanic stated that the differential and driveshaft needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced the failure listed in nhtsa campaign number: 12v474000 (power train). The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the transfer case control module was defective. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who verified the failure and stated that the transfer case module needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was not included in recall nhtsa campaign id number: 01v077000 (power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift). The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 220,000.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the truck transfer control module independently switched from two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive, causing the tires to seize. The contact had to unhook the wires from the transfer case and power the vehicle off in order for the contact to secure the vehicle in two-wheel drive mode. The failure was recurring. The contact, who was a mechanic diagnosed that the transfer case control module needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 124,000.

Put in park and it rolled down drive into road and hit a parked car

Key and shift lever lockout malfunctioning:in a running vehicle in "drive", the key can be turned to the off position, turning the motor off, leaving the automatic transmission in "drive" and the key removed without the automatic transmission shift lever being placed in "park". If left in "drive" or "reverse", the vehicle will roll after the key is out, the brake is released and motor off.the shift lever moves freely back and forth between all positions with the key out of the ignition after following the sequence mentioned above. In order for the shift lever lockout to work properly again, the key must be removed only when the automatic transmission is in "park".

2001 dodge dakota had many problems with the drive train and brakes.*mrthe consumer heard a clunking noise when shifting from park to drive, reverse, etc.the rear tire on the right side stuck out from the vehicle.the driveshaft seemed to have alot o slack in it.there was a popping noise in the front end when making sharp slow turns.there was a whining noise in the steering and rear end when turning.the vehicle was taken tot he dealer but they were unable to duplicate the problems.the brake, rotors, calipers had to be replaced between 55-8000 miles.

The shifter lever came loose from its mounting. Either the roll pin worked up and out of position or the roll pin was not installed correctly at assembly. The transmission would not go easily into the " park " position allowing the truck to roll backwards on the driveway. Also, the transmission would not shift into" drive " . The problem on my truck has been fixed.

2001 dodge dakota pick up, loss of steering, resulting in a off the road crash and rollover with injuries. (one moment later could have resulted in deaths.)

I was driving in rush hour traffic.traffic had stopped and when it started moving again, the vehicle would not go into gear.there was no grinding.there was nothing.it was like there were no gears there at all.

When the engine is on and while turning / shifting or placing vehicle in reverserpms will drop from 650 down to 300, and there will be no power for vehicle to move.please provide more information.

While on a long triptransmission started slipping, vehicle at dealership at this time. Consumer stated that the dealer rebuilt the transmission under warranty and while test-driving their work, it failed and they rebuilt it for the second time, the vehicle is still shifts improperly.*yd

Auto transmission would not shift properly on acceleartion.required transducer and solenoid governor valve replacement twice within one year.first time it ws covered under warranty, one year and 17,901 miles later, replacement was required and not covered under dodge warranty.

When the vehicle takes off from a dead stop the vehicle does not want to move. The transmission slips and right after that the "check engine light comes on. The vehicle does not shift properly and the vehicle runs at a high rpm until the vehicle is shut off. The problem then corrects itself temporarily. I have had this truck serviced at frederick dodge 4 times. First it was diagnosed as being low on transmission fluid(claimed it was not topped off at delivery) and it was causing rear sensor on trans to shut down transmission. Second time brought in for same problem, told that rear sensor is bad, that was replaced, third time, same problem, told that software for tcm needed to be updated. Fourth time, tcm and transmission being replaced. Truck is still in shop. Totally fed up. Truck has less 9500 miles on it. ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis***763038

I have a 2001 dodge, dakota, quad cab, 4x4.shortly after the warrenty expired(36000mi.), i developed a poping noise in the front end when turning over bumps. Sense then it has progressively gotten worse. I had it inspected and was told it was ok, just typical truck noise due to bumps. After hearing about the problem with the balljoints, i had it re-inspected (many miles later) only to find that i am lucky that a wheel has not came off (bad joints). Also, if the truck sets overnight (or 1 or more days)when you first crank the truck and put in gear(reverse) the transmition will slip. Took to the dealer while still under warrenty they said it was typical that the torque converter would drain down and that you had to put it in neutral for a few seconds to let the converter fill before putting in gear. I still have the problem!

On full throttle acceleration the automatic transmission will not up shift from 1st to 2nd.chrysler states that is not a defect and is normal.

On my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab, the vehicle had a long stutter or pause once the gas pedal was pressed, from a stop.this almost caused an accident in rush hour traffic because i expected the vehicle to accelerate, which it did not.after coming to a complete stop the vehicle would jump forward, making me feel like someone rear ended me.i took it to a local dodge dealership for a diagnostic check.i was told my whole internal transmission was bad!i find this to be ridiculous for a 2001 vehicle, and dangerous!

Consumer called complainingabout engine problems.also stated that every time it overextends 4 rpmswill not switch gears, transmissionfailed, and vehicle vibrated and died.manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they would not do any thing because there was no recall on this vehicle.

While parked vehicle went out of gear, rolled backward, and hit a tree.

I feel that the problem with the front brakes has to do with the new all wheel drive system.the transmission problem is very scary because sometimes it takes a few seconds to down shift and that may lead me into haveing an accident. The seat is a big comfort issue seeing that is where you sit to drive.the engine idle makes me feel like the truck is going to stall out and i will have to restart it not good if you are sitting in a line of moveing cars

Transmission would jump out of gear while driving 50-55 mph. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further information.

I also have a 2001 dodge dakota i bought it used in 2004 and sometimes the gear shift does not go where the indicator say it is. I took it in to the dealer and they said they could not find a problem, but it has happened several times.

Dt: while driving he noticed he had a harddown shift from 2nd gear to 3rd gear. The next day it would not shift from 2nd to 3rd. Gear.

Power train, many times when the gear selector is shifted into a gear, it is not actually in the gear selected. This has been happening for a long time.

I own a dodge dakota quad cab 2001 5.9 v8 the brakes have always sucked. The front rotors warped over and over again i'm forced in buying a bigger kit that will cost me $3,000. The rear end leaks and thedealer says its natural. These two problems have been with me for 6 months after purchase. I will not buy another dodge again. I think the transmission is going now and the steering pump is going too. The truck has 66,000 miles now. It looks nice but hp , brakes and over all performance sucks. If i was in the creative end working for dodge i could improve their vehicles greatly.

No crash, no injuries.2001 dodge dakota crew cab, column shifter shifts out of park with out pressing brake while the key is in the on position.

Transmission failed while still under warranty. Contacted the dealer, and was told that it would cost consumer$2,000 to be repaired.

While shifting vehicle into drive or reverse vehicle does not move. Dealer has been contacted, and repaired five times, but vehicle still has problem. Please provide further information.

Transmission shifting,slipping,poor accelaration. Previously complained about noise in front end when turning. Bad idle and poor fuel economy.

Defective power train and the goodyear tires.

Vehicle stalls and does not change gears properly. Dealer has been unable to locate source of problem. Please provide further details.

Driveline fell out of vehicle. Also,long metal tubecame out of transmission. Contacted dealer, and dealer statedit was a defective part in vehicle.please add vin.

Transmission continues to shift erratically, despite being seen by two different dealers.the tcm seems to be an issue. Reprogramming it doesn't seem to fix the problem.the factory tsb has been done twice but has failed to remedy the problem. Vehicle will sometimes lurch up into 2nd gear at lower speeds without warning or down to 1st from 2nd without warning despite traveling at a constant speed of approximately 20 mph. After 22500 miles the vehicle has developed a moderate to severe problem when braking.the vehicle seems to hop in the front end during braking and the brakes seem to loose effectiveness momentarily. Closer investigation revealed both front shocks had failed.the front brake system seems to be in good working order. No leaks, normal pad and rotor wear, no grooves on rotor, the front shocks were replaced but the vehicle continues to have the braking hopping pulsating problem.

Transmission will not shift to second gear under full throttle. This problem has occurred since purchase date and occurs every time.

2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4driving along the hwy around curve at 55 miles and hour power steering failedalmost had a head on collision. The truck has been in the shop for a week being fixed under warranty. Odometer 29980.00 miles. I have had multiple problems with this truck ever since it was bought new, they had to replace the power steering pump, malfunction indicator light (mil) on the dash. Transmission slipping. Received the truck back from the dealer drove 22 miles transmission slipping again mil light on again. Had to replace the radio malfunction, i could go on and on. I feel that the power steering failing, could have cost my wifes life not to mention the occupents of the on comming truck. The truck is driven by her 99 percent of the time. I just happened to be driving it on the long weekend. I was able to fight with it and managed to drive to the side of the road.i feel that this should not have accured with the kind of mileageprecent on the truck as well as the age.any help you can profide in addressing these issues, would be appreciated

I bought my truck with 5,000 miles on it. The transmission hits the rev limiter from 1st to 2nd gear when passing or going around vehicles under the speed of 30 mph. From my research there are thousands of dakota owners experiencing this same problem. I've taken mine to the dealer 3 times and each time they were unable to fix it. My warranty ran out and i got tired of taking it to them. I now have 55,000 miles on my dakota and it still hits the rev limiter each time i press the gas pedal down to the floor from a stop or at 30mph. The only time it shifts from 1st to 2nd gear is when the engine is cold. After that, it hits the rev limiter everytime. Why isn't there a recall for this problem?? there's been numerous times i have almost had a wreck due to the tranny not shifting to move out of the way of traffic. One day i may not be so lucky.

Vehicle shut completely down while driving.(nar)*ph

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.the electric shift transfer case did not fully engage into gear when the contact moved the transfer case selector switch.he received a recall notice and called the dealer to schedule an appointment.one week later, the dealer stated that they had to reschedule due to a lack of parts.the repair was rescheduled for may; however, the dealer stated that no repairs were done on saturdays.the recall number was unknown.the failure mileage was 70,000 and current mileage was 70,250.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.the contact received a safety recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v555000 (power train: automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift).he took his vehicle to the dealer for repair and when he retrieved it, the driver side air bag light illuminated.he believes that the recall repair caused the clock spring to fail.the repair would cost $197 to repair.the dealer stated that the clock spring was defective.the current mileage was 63,300 and failure mileage was 62,970. Update 04-02-08the consumer stated while driving, the air bag light illuminated.there were no problems with the air bag light until after he picked the vehicle up from having a recall performed. Updated

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.the contact started the vehicle and shifted it into drive, without applying his foot to the brake pedal.the current mileage was 94,000 and failure mileage was 50,000.

Vehicle can be shifted into any gear without applyingbrakes. Dealer has been contacted twice for correction of problem. Please provide further details.

When vehicle is in park it will continue to move, as if it was still in drive.

Consumer stated that while driving out of the drive way or out of the parking the transmission will stay fine but when driven on the high way the transmission will jump out of gear without a warning.please provide more information.

Truck was in park shifted unexpectedly into reverse, causing truck to hit a dock damaging tailgate.

Vehicle able to shift out of gear without applying brake pedal; manufacturernotified, and informed consumer that was not cover under a recall.

Shift lever will go into any gear without pressing the brake down.sometimes shifter indicates vehicle is in drive when it's really in reverse, drivers feels this is very unsafe.dealer has not found a solution. Shifter pops out of drive or reverse, steering wheel does not lock when key is removed from switch, dealer serviced 5 times.

22 month old childhitgear shift lever from park to drive.vehicle was turned off, and the key was not inignition as it started to roll back ingarage.manufacturer was sending out an inspector forvehicle. Please provide more information.

Front axle on 2001 dodge dakota unexpectedly broke.*mr the vehicle was in motion when the incident occurred.the dealer stated it was a manufacturer's problem.the consumer experienced several serious problems within one year with sudden acceleration on up to 80 mph. *scc

At 42,000 miles the front wheel hub assembly failed. As a result, while drivingdriver's side tire bounced up and down. Also,a grinding noise was produced at slow speeds. The dealer statedtireloosened on the axle.

While makingleft or right turns consumer noticed a popping noise. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by a technician , who determined that the front axle had problems, but failed to fix it until it was recalled a few months later.while driving 60 mphconsumer hearda popping sound again which resulted in the vehicle sliding sideways and crashing into a tree; vehicle was totaled.

I was driving to work and my front axle broke. I also had two previous problems with the truck were it would accelerate on it's own to 80 miles a hour and the only way to stop was to shift into neutral, emergency brake and press on the brakes and pray. I was out of a car over thirty days between the two times trying to repair the acceleration.

The right rear tire/wheel protrudes farther outfrom body then left tire/wheel assembly. I'm concerned this could effect the drivabilty,handling and safety of the truck in a accident or in anevasive maneuver.

While driving 65 mph right wheel came off, then left wheel, came off. Rear axle had sheared off vehicle.

Gears in front axle quit working front tires locked up while driving.

Spontaneous breaking of front axle and ball joint, resulting in right front wheelfalling off vehicle.the incident happened at low speed, so was able to maintain.control of vehicle

The rears in dodge trucks fail with mileage between 65000 to 10000 and they tell everyone that it is from normal wear. Mine failed at 83000 resulting in the rear having to be rebuilt at a cost of 2200 dollars

While driving at 30 mph consumer heard a loud boom.pulled over, and noticed thatdriveline was on the ground and fluid was all down the road. Consumer felt if this would have happened onhighway someone could have been seriously hurt.

I bought a 2001 dodge dakota sport with a 6 cylinder so far there has been 3 cv shafts put in it and i am wondering why i have to keep replacing the cv shafts in this truck, it is getting very aggravating i bought the truck with 9100 miles on it may of 2001 two month after i got it i had to replace the power steering pump and the cv shaft. I've had to replace the cv shaft 2 other times since then right now it has about 43500 on it now why does this problem keep occurring.

I have a problem with my fwd. I had replaced module/contrlo, anti-lock brake,trasfer case gear and the modulefor the transfer case.and the shift motor (vacuum). And also the propeller shaft, with universal joints replaced also. And totop it off my fwd service light is on again,also i have no low gear in fwd light is blinking.and front end still makes noise. I have a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.

Consumer stated the right front cv boot on front axle was open and caused loss of lubricant, vehicle being towed to dealer. Cv axle was separating at seal, the repairs were made, however the vehicle was sold. *jg

Driveline fell out of vehicle. Also,long metal tubecame out of transmission. Contacted dealer, and dealer statedit was a defective part in vehicle.please add vin.

I have a 2001 dakota quad cab 4x4 purchased new and the inside of the front rotors wear out extremely fast. They become damaged on the inside of the rotor appearing extremely rusted and as if maybe they overheated on the inside. 64,000 and this has happened 2 times. Dealers deny this is common , my brother has a 2002(purchased new) and has had the same problem. Ball joints failed on both trucks , steering rackand rear differential leaks on both .

While driving at a slow speed the pinon gear shaft broke causing the drive shaft to fall out in the middle of a busy roadway.the rear differential locked shortly after the driveshaft fell into street.the truck had 56,000 miles on it and chrysler/dodge refused to cover any part of the repair.

1.rear end making alot of noise. 2.rear end locked up, truck went off the road..rear end rebuilt.

I just replaced the ball joints on my 2001 dakota.they were very loose and had alot of "play".i'm lucky i got mine repaired before it caused an accident like others i've recently heard about.i've also replaced the front drive shaft, rear u-joints and rear differential all within the last year.i have to believe that all this is related.i'm probably up over $3,000 in repairs for these things.

The consumer complained about the rear-end locking up.this occurred while driving 30 mph.the rear end pinion gear locked up, sheared the bolts off the driveshaft, broke the rear of the transmission, and leaked oil everywhere.the tow truck driver informed the consumer about another dodge vehicle that experienced the same problem.*sc

Noticed a squeaking noise coming from the rear wheels of my 2001 dodge dakota. Dealer stated that both rear u jointsfailed.the truck has only 42000 miles on it and should not have this kind of failure.in addition, i was informed that the extended warranty that i had purchased was no longer valid because that particular warranty company had gone out of business.i had to pay for the cost of the repair out of pocket!

1. The 4-wheel drive on my vehicle will only occasionally engage when the selector is set to 4-wheel drive. If engaged it always disengages suddenly and/or re-engages at random times.in other words, it goes in and out of 4-wheel drive randomly and on its own when the selector is set to 4-wheel drive.2. The problem began during the winter of 2008-2009 and has continued to the present. This has caused unsafe driving conditions and sliding on ice and snow covered streets when the 4-wheel drive suddenly goes off and then on again causing the vehicle to lurch. I have not yet had an accident as a result but have had a couple of very scary incidents and near misses.3. On july 7, 2009 i took my vehicle to my local mechanic for diagnosis and repair. After 2 days of diagnosis he replaced the control module but still could not resolve the problem even though his diagnostic computer found the components working correctly independently of each other.he researched the issue on line and found it should be related to a safety recall for daimler chrysler.he printed out the recall information for me, which i have in my possession. 9/19/09 i took it to bellevue dodge, 120 116th ave ne, bellevue, wa 98005 with the recall paperwork.they told me that my vehicle is not related to the previous recall item.since this is such a dangerous problem i felt a report is in order.

When stop and in neutral. It's very hard to put it in first gear and the car gets stuck in the middle of the road.it just wont shift into first gear you can be there for about 5 minutes trying to put it in first gear, and this causes a traffic jam behind me. I'm not sure if its the gear box or the clutch, but its very frustrating.this is a 2001 truck and i don't think it should be having a problem yet.maybe there's another 2001 dodge dakota with the same problem like this. *nlm

Shifts into netural while drivingwill not upshift from lower gearvechicle still at dealer still has not dianosoned problem has had since 2/6/03 while i pay for a rental car.

While driving slowly in first gear vehicle surges back and forth violently.when this happens, consumer has to stop vehicle and start it up again. Consumer states the problem is becoming more frequent.

Consumer stated the vehicle stopped moving while driving, the problem was due tothe third gear separating in the transmission, the was problem repaired, however consumer sold the vehicle.*jg

Truck stalls when put into reverse, same problem occurs at times in drive as well

This is second notice.now there was a minor accident.what next?no safety defect.

While attempting to engage the two wheel drive vehicle became inoperative. As a result,vehicle became stuck in four wheel drive.

Recall 01v077 was completed on vehicle, however after repair, consumer drove onto driveway which is on a steep incline, waited for garage door to open and while consumer had foot on brake, the vehicle rolled back 2 feet or so, consumer pressed on gas to find engine had cut off, transmission specialist stated this is normal and it is a safety feature.

I do not have the exact dates for each time the transfer case has failed, my documents are in the vehicle, still in in the shop.the dealership has lead me to believe that it might be the way it was driven (of course).i assured them this was not the case and offered for them to drive the vehicle (if they can repair it again) as long as they drove it 20 miles per day and engaged the 4 wheel drive system for at least 1/2 mile per day. These are the exact driving conditions each time the transfer case has went out.my only other stipulation is that whomever drove it, did not transport children in this vehicle. (no takers so far) we live out in the county and off the main road.four wheel drive is utilized not because ofrough terrain, but because of the 45 degree incline (saves wear and tear on our tires).another vehicle has been purchased to get back and forth to work and because i am terrified to drive this truck for fear of losing control due to yet another mechanical failure.we are not talking windshield wipers here.russel at the dealership has contacted the manufacturer and has "not received adequate answers" to his questions regarding this transfer case.he also stated that they "no long made this transfer case"which "should tell him something."he has checked the gears in the transfer case to ensure the right gears were in there and they were.he also thought that maybe the previous owners did not engage the 4 wheel drive system.my response was "that would explain the first transfer case...what about the other two?we have purchased dodge products for well over 5 years now and look at nothing else when purchasing a new vehicle.it appears however, that when you need them to right a wrong, it is the consumer who is the victim, not the big corporation.i will rethink the purchasing of dodge vehicles from now on and can assure the chrysler corporation that my cummings diesel will be the last dodgeproduct purchased in this household.dt

Reference 2001 dodge dakota 4wd:there has already been a safety recall on the 4wd module.it needed reprogramming to assure that it wouldn't slip out of gear causing the truck to roll.this recall has been performed on my truck.however, the module, after only a few thousand miles has gone out again.the "service 4wd" light comes on, but dodge tells me that they cannot even retrieve diagnostic codes from the module... And that it needs replacing.this failure of the 4wd module and the dealers inability to even diagnose the problem, after having recall work done on it, makes me wonder if the original safety recall service was even effective.

While driving the transfer case cracked down the middle. The friction and sparks caused it to catch on fire.it wasloose and severed from the main attachments which dumped the oil ontothe skid plates.

Consumer stated vehicle was parked and when consumer went to check on vehicle, it had rolled down a mountain. Consumer also stated had gotten recall# 01v077000 but hadn't got recall fixed yet.vehicle was totaled.

While driving my friends 01 dakota, at about 10-15 mph after making a right hand turn i hydroplaned and i was t-boned on passenger side. I had my seatbelt on. When the truck came to a stop after spinning around and facing the opposite direction. On impact my seatbelt failed to restrain me and i was thrown into the back seat where my head hit the rear window and i sub stained a very large gash to my head.

After buying vehicle with bucket seats, noticed shoulder belt comes across the neck. This is causing driver to be choked. Would have to put belt under arm to be used.

Driver seat bracket broken, seat will tip back.is a safety hazzard.bracket made of aluminum, not strong enough for bracket material. Dealer claiming entire seat must be replaced at our cost of over $700.00.feel it is a part defect and safety hazzard, should be recalled

Front head restraints are not high enough forprotection ofhead. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

2001 dodge dakota driver seat steel bracket broke. The power seat adjuster cracked in half. The consumer was told thedamaged occurred when the rivet was fastened to the bracket. The left front power window regulator was replaced.

While sitting, inside of the vehicle driver's side seat collapsed backwards.this caused the driver to fall backwards.no injuries reported. Consumer was able to drive vehicle to thedealer for inspection, andmechanic determinedthat the frame to seat needed to be replaceddue to a worn out part.

While sitting inside of the vehicle driver'sside seat collapsed backwards. This caused the driver to fall backwards. Driver drove to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the seat.

I was driving at approximately 25mph, when i tapped brakes suddenly,. The brake pedal dropped to the floor and i had to use parking brake to stop. After pumping brake pedal, the brakes began to work again. I looked for signs of broken brake lines and/or fluid and all looked well. I have heard other reports identical to mine and others pertaining to 2wd models where the brakes lock up at higher speeds instead of not working. Fortunately, i was driving slow and was on a residential road with little activity. If i had to stop suddenly for a car, kid or pet. I would have hit them.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that stated that after applying the emergency brake, the lever fractured. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure and current mileages were approximately 99,000. The vin was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while approaching a traffic light, the brakes failed to engage. The abs and brake warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic. The technician diagnosed that the brake module was defectived. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable and the current mileage was 139,000.

The contact owns 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated thebrakes seized and started to emit smoke. The contact had to engage the low four wheel drive to stop the vehicle. The abs warning indicator was illuminated.the vehicle was taken to the dealers who diagnosed that the abs brake modular, the brake master cylinder and wiring harness as being defective and had to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 140.000.

Rear brake line below drivers side blew out. Lost brakeshad to down shift to slow down and had to get towed home.

Line to rear brakes failed resulting in complete lose of rear brakes. Mechanic believes failure due to road salt corrosion. Mechanic reported he had seen same problem with another 2001 dodge truck. Vehicle presently at sigourney, iowa dodge dealer being repaired.

When needing to brake quickly, the brakes do not function. I assume it is an anti-lock brake malfunction, and have seen many complaints. This has happened numerous times, mostly during the need to brake quickly.i have always had a way to maneuver around the obstacle (car, pedestrian, etc..), but what will happen when the day comes that i don't have anywhere to go and a person gets hit, because of deimler-chrysler's lack of morals to make right what they did wrong, and not recall this poor design.it does not feel good knowing that you put on your brakes, and you can't stop...very helpless, and nervous.we need to do something about this now, to save a life.hopefully this complaint along with the numerous others will raise a red flag, and something will be done.

Rotors warped at 25000 miles. Had dealer replace rotors with brembo rotors and pads with raybestos ceramic pads. Received from dealer after replacement- brakes dragged. Took back to dealer twice- finally, dealer discovered that abs system is non-functional. Dc paid for the parts to repair system- labor was my expense ( i had timed out of warranty). Dealer says that new pads are cracked from damage done after repair. Have to replace pads.

I ben having a problemwith a number of front suspension and especially front brake problems which began about four months after purchase of the vehicle.the dealership absolutely refuses to investigate my problems.i nearly lost control of my vehicle at high speed on two different occasions. If there had been heavy traffic it would have resulted in a crash.i am about o replace my third set of front brake pads as they are unevenly wearing on the rotors. I have vibration in the front end constantly, and at 30 mph and above heavy sound of "clunking."

Premature corrosion of front brake rotors causing failure of nys vehicle inspection

At any speed during braking, hard or soft, there seems to be a wash board effect. Truck seems to buck. From reading other reports, it seems to be a manufacturer defect that is being ignored by the manufacturer. I purchased the truck with 62000 miles and at the time, there was smooth braking. Now at 73000 i have the above described problem. I will not take it to a dealer, rather i will take it to a reputable brake shop to have the problem fixed.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While depressing the brake pedal, he could feel the brake dragging from the front left wheel. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they could not duplicate the failure. The dealer advised him that the front brakes were new and that there should not be any malfunctions.the vehicle was released to the owner, however the failure persisted. There were no recalls for the failure and there were no repairs made to the vehicle. The failure mileage was 61,615 and the current was 62,000.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While the contact was driving approximately 35 mph, the brakes were engaged and the vehicle began to travel into a different lane without assistance. The failure occurred four different times. The vehicle was taken to a an independent mechanic where the front calipers and brake pads were replaced. Also, the front rotors were resurfaced. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on two separate occasions for the identical failure and the same repairs were performed on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for the third time for the identical failure occurrence. The contact was waiting on a response from the technician regarding the extent of the repair. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

I have taken my vehicle several repair places (brake specialists) including 2 dealerships (multiple times). They tell me my rotors are warped, or that they can find nothing wrong!!!starting at around 20,000 miles i started getting hard vibrations in the front end, replaced rotors and pads, fixed problem. Then, 5,000 miles later it started again, had rotors turned and replaced pads, fixed problem.5,000 miles later it happens again, i decide to deal with it for a little while. 2,000 miles of driving with warped rotors, and right front caliper locks up, nearly causing a fire!!. Replaced both calipers, rotors and pads, problem fixed again.problem recurs roughly every 5,000 miles. I drive very carefully to ensure that i am not causing any undue stress on the brake components. The expense of repairing the brakes every 5,000 miles is roughly $200 to $400 dollars depending on what i find upon inspection.i am an industrial mechanic so i do this work myself. I purchased copies of daimler chrysler master tech videos to makes sure that i am not missing something. I have purchased several manuals for my vehicle , some from dodge and some aftermarket in my search for a more permanent solution to this problem.this problem is very dangerous, to me and to others around me when driving. I am currently at 90,000 miles and have decided that this problem needs to be addressed by someone...i hope you can help.

2001 dodge dakota applied brake and vehicle pulled sharply to the left**cw**the consumer stated when the brakes were applied, pressure was being placed on the lugs/slide bars.the consumer also stated that it was also quite possible the brakes could be delayed from engaging because the backing plates are not able to ride up and over the wear spot. The consumer stated would like a full investigation performed on the vehicle. Updated 07/23/07

Driving within the city limits of fort collins colorado and stopping for a traffic light the front brakes on my 2001 dodge dakota pickup truck locked up and would not release until the vehicle was allowed to sit for several minutes. I had the vehicle towed to a repair facility, where i was informed that the front left wheel bearing, both rotors and pads needed to be replaced due to excessive heat and wear. After the repairs were completed i proceeded to drive the vehicle for approximately 15 miles when the brakes again locked up after coming to a stop at a stop sign and began to smoke from excessive heat build up on the left front rotor. The vehicle was towed back to the repair facility where left front caliper was replaced and the vehicle was test driven, at which time the right front brake locked up in the same manner as the left front had. The repair facility researched the problem further and discovered via identafix.com that the hydraulic lines and calipers on both the right and left front brakes had to be replaced in order to fix the problem. This was not the only occurrence of this problem and it appears to be happening at around 70 to 80,000 miles. Had this problem occurred while i was towing my travel trailer, which i had just done, and when going down a long or steep grade at the very minimum it would have been a very dangerous occurrence. This is a safety defect that chrysler corp. Needs to address under recall for the affected models.

Applied service brake to avoid animal on highway and rear brake line failed.after an inspection of the brake system, it has been determined that all of the hydraulic line in the brake system should be replaced due to excessive corrosion.vehicle has had the brake fluid replaced every 2 years for the past ten years.the corrosion is on the outside of the brake lines and is extremely excessive for the age of the vehicle. This is a major safety issue and the current state of the service brake system is that of a 20 year old vehicle. The certificate of complacency for the material used to fabricate the lines should be presented to the nhtsa.

Front brakes began to shudder at approximately 18k miles.brought vehicle to westminster dodge in boston, ma. And was quoted $400 for replacement of front rotors and pads.after doing research i realized brake rotors should not warp at only 18k miles.i driver 50/50 highway/city and do not brake unless in emergency situations.at approximately 20,000 miles the right front brake pad began to rattle in the caliper.i contacted dodge and they refuse to cover any of these repairs under warranty.dodge needs to realize they have an engineering problem with their brake rotors and replace them. Scc***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770861

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.while driving approximately 60 mph, there was a pulling sensation and an odor was present when the brake pedal was depressed.the contact immediately pulled to the side of the road and observed that the wheels were excessively hot.the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on two separate occasions.the technician stated that the failure was related to the calipers locking up, which damaged the rotors.the vehicle was repaired.the failure mileage was 59,776 and current mileage was 59,876.

I purchased the vehicle used with 39k miles i had it for a month and noticed vibrations when braking from 50 - 40 mph. I figured the brake rotors were warped. After about a year of this i took the rotors off and into a parts store to have them checked, they were warped and too thin to turn (lathe). I bought new rotors and pads, cleaned and greased the caliper slide pins and reassembled the brakes. After this the braking vibration went away. Recently i was driving in heavy traffic and once i got to my exit i noticed smoke from the left front of the vehicle, also the brake pedal felt hard. I pulled over to find that the front brakes were smoking. I jacked up the front of the vehicle (wheels off the ground) and found that neither wheel/tire could be turned by hand. After the vehicle sat for approximately 5 hours to cool down the wheels could then be turned. Took vehicle to repair shop that confirmed the brake pad wear indicated that for the most part the pistons and slides seemed to be operating properly. I am an a.s.e. Certified master mechanic and have never seen brakes overheat like this and cause caliper lock up. Happen. I believe there is something inherently wrong with these vehicles.

Front brakes have already been turned once and are in need again at 39000 miles.the ability to stop within a reasonable distance has diminished and is cause for great concern.no modifications to the stock vehicle have been made. *nlm

Knowing thedakota's have brake issues, i replaced the front rotors with aftermarket slotted rotors in hopes that the rotor would stay cool & not warp. However even after adding new rotors i have had on three separate occasions one or the other front rotors have locked up.after the first incident i completely drained & replaced all the brake fluid w/synthetic brake fluid.i had no problems for about 2 months before they locked up again.this time i replaced both calipers, it's only been a month everything is working for now.dodge should recall!either there brake booster or calipers are flawed because the brake caliper tend to stick causing overheating, wrong to the point where the pads are so hot your engulfing other vehicles in smoke!

When the consumer attempted to apply the brakes, they did not respond. As a result the consumer ran into the bushes.provide further details.

When braking any speed, the rear driver side tire locked up. This caused the consumer to rear end a vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. The cause was not determine. Please provide more information. The first incident the consumer pulled into the driveway and hit own vehicle.*tc

Front brakes lock up or drag on 2001 dodge dakota.extensive research in the internet reveals numerous identical problems 2000-2005 dodge dakota and durango.problem baffles all.no reliable fix found.brakes drag and overheat, smoke, burst into flames, may cause severe damage to vehicle.

Brakes shake when braking.*nlm

2001 dodge dakota has had front brakes drag/lock up.has happened twice, both times the calipers/rotors got extremely hot and smoked.after first time, truck was taken to dealer, they found nothing wrong but could see that rotors had gotten extremely hot.after allowing car to sit for several hours, the problem seems to go away.

When applyingbrakes and comingto a stop vehicle completely shutsdown, cause unknown.please give any further details.

My 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 4w antilock brakes don't provide adequate braking. Vehicle does not brake adequately during "panic" stopping.the antilock feature releases the brakes long before it should. Abs engages but allows too much "free-wheeling" which allows vehicle too much travel. I have several close calls. The last time this has caused a rear end crash in my truck and both air bags deployed and cost 11,000.00.replacing the air bags cost 8,500.00. I have taken the truck to 3 local dealers and they said the abs is working as designed. The last dealer i took it to i talked to the tech. He said it is a bad design. He also said the master cylinder vacuum chamber is to small. This is very dangerous and all 2001 and newer trucks should be recalled. I have had antilock brakes on several of my previous vehicles but this truck has the worst brakes ever. We need a class action law suit to force dodge to fix defect!!*la

Between 30 and 50 mph when applying normal brake pressure the vehicle shudders violently sometimes almost uncontrolably.it started at about 12k miles.took to dealer and they said found no problem with the brakes.there is a problem!.

While driving 35-40 mph appliedbrakes andpedal faded tofloor, no braking action, and vehicle rearended another vehicle.mileage at that time was 8000. Damage to vehicle about $ 1000.00 consumer injured leg andnerve system.vehicle taken to dealer 3 times, cannot duplicate, cannot remedy. Dodge district manager said this was not dangerous enough to do anything about.

I'm a little disturbed at this page...."number of deaths"? does somebody have to die before consumers are protected?my complaint is for the brakes on my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.i no longer expect my brakes to stop me when i need them which means to avoid an accident, i had better always be looking for a way to steer around an obstacle!on two occasions i can remember, i had to steer around a stopped vehicle because my truck would just not stop in time.i've done some research on my own and there is enough evidence on the internet that proves there is a real defect in the braking system used on dodge dakota trucks from 1999 to 2002 from what i've read.when you read of one person complaining about warped rotor's and having no brakes when you need them, that's one thing. But when you read countless complaints of these same things..what has to be done?how many people have to die?obviously it's about money...you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure that out. Chrysler would rather ignore problems and take a hit on a couple law suits every year after someone dies.it must be cheaper for them to operate this way because otherwise they wouldn't be doing it.now it's your job to promote safety...is it not?if it is, then you should make our highway's safer by removing dangers from them..such as dangerous vehicles with brakes that fail.

Dealer has had an independent company check the problem and did work to the brakes changing the original situation to appear that they were in better working condition without the knowledge of the independent company.the brakes are still unsafe.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.while driving approximately 35 mph with his foot on the accelerator pedal, the vehicle started to slow down and hesitate.the contact stopped the vehicle to allow the front disc brakes to cool off since they were dragging. The brake lines and calipers were replaced at 50,000 miles.the current mileage is 64000 and the failure mileage was 30000.the contact will add the vin, engine size and purchase date.

While driving abs brakes failed, resulting in loss of control. Abs light continuously was on.

When applying the brakes on wet pavement absbrakes system failed to activate which caused extended stopping distance.please give any furtherdetails.

Traffic was moving in front of grace covenant church, there was an officer directing traffic.my husband put on the brakes at the moment he realized traffic was not moving any longer.the brakes locked up.when you look at the tire marks on the road, it is apparent the right side tire locked first (the tire mark is much longer) then the left side tire locked (tire mark on road much shorter).he was unable to stop the vehicle before it struck the vehicle in front. The airbag did not deploy in this accident.the concern is that this truck is believed to have abs which means it was malfunctioning since the tires locked up.the concern is this may have contributed to the accident in that he was not able to get the vehicle stopped in time.it was a hard impact which it appears will cause the vehicle to be totaled.

Consumer states that when trying to applyanti lock brakes. Brakes will lock up,causing the vehicle to have extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

2001 dodge dakota quad cab - faulty front and rear brake designi am a mechanical engineer by training. The front rotors and rear disc brakes are of poor design and function. They overheat, warp and begin to pulse. This occurs as a result of small brakes coupled with the large diameter tires and heavy weight of the vehicle. I have had to replace all brakes twice within 3 years (60,000 miles) as a result. These breaks do not brake well and are extremely soft. I have had numerous close calls as a result of these brakes. I would also like to point out that when coupled with this abs system most vehicles continue to "lock-up" and slide creating a potential for serious accidents.

Whenapplyingbrakesvehicle will jerk/pulsate and surge.dealership is aware of problem.

While driving at any speed when the brake pedal was depressed, thevehicle did not slow down.when thepedal was depressed, most of the time there was a loud sound.the dealer had tried to repair the problem at least 5 times with no success.the master cylinder/rotors and calipers were replaced.when the antilock brake system disengaged, the problem was not present. The problem returned when the abs re engaged.the dealer and manufacturer refused to repair under warranty. A repair attempt was made 8 times.

While driving abs brakes failed, resulting in loss of control. Abs light continuously was on.

While driving, consumer applied brakes and without warning was involved in a head on collision.when consumer applied the brakes, pedal went to the floor and truck crashed into the consumers house.

Pulsating brakes,hops enough to feel vibration in driver seat. Felt like vechicle was not going to stop when brakes applied.

Front brake grinding when hot and continual rear brake drum warpage.dealer has turned the drums once and i have had it done independantly twice.warpage continues within 5-7000 miles.

Main concern is brakes.the front calipers are sticking and the rotors are warping which is causing the truck to pull one way or the other when stopping.on slick roads the truck will turn sideways on a fast stop and now they have to be pushed almost to the floor board to get them to work.i told them something was wrong the day i bought it after about 20 miles of ownership it took many phone calls and 8 months to get them to fix it and the day i picked it up we drove it and still was not right so they kept it 2 more days andlate it is not working again.windshield wiper on right side at very end does not touch window on all of the dakota trucks which when in use it skips across the window.it makes a loud noise when using and can not see out that side of front window because of the skipping.there are many other things wrong with this truck but the brakes, wiper and drivetrain ( more so on the brakes ) is a lot of peoples problems. With the brakes like they are it makes for a very unsafe truck.i could get rid of it but could not live with myself knowing how unsafe the brakes are on this truck.i think i got a lemon and wish they would just take this truck back.if i knew how to do it i would.i am disable and can't trust this truck.i can show you on the web where many people are having brake and other problems.the fix they came up with is quality aftermarket brake parts.i did not buy a 20k truck to fix myself.it should at least last a year.i have another dodge truck with none of this kind of problem and its a 1994 with over 100000.also the back brakes don't even feel like they are working.i have anti lock on the back but not the front and when they tried to fix the front i was told they put anti lock pads on it and that's not what i have.*sc

Complained to woods dodge in brevard nc about noise in front and slight bump in brakes at 12000 miles. Dealer said it was normal due to the type of brakes pads used and said to drive it. We drove it unitl it had 24000 miles at which time the bumping became a shake during braking. I suspected warped rotors and the dealer confirmed same. The dealer tried to charge me for the repair and also stated that the pads were bad due to the bad roror. I disagreed with the dealer and the mechanic said that it was a design flaw and dodge used substandard rotors that heated easily. If water was splashed on the rotors they would warp. This would be especially present in vechicles driven in the mountains. I continued to argue with the service manager but he still charged me for the repair but did reduce the charge some. Now at 37000 miles i am experiencing the same problem. The mechanic did recommend that i buy an aftermarkey roter since the dodge rotor was no good! wow what a comment from a dodge dealership. Anyway this is a dangerious situation since the warped rotors could heat up and crack causing a wheel lock up. The warpage can also cause reduced stopping ability. I think if you look into this further that you will find other info where the rotors have to be turned frequently but dealers who are lining their pockets due to a manufacture defect and substandard parts. If these rotors are so thin or of material that warp this easily then their should be a recall and better rotors installed onto these vehicles.

The left front disc brake was either locked or the caliper was compressed enough that it was holding the pad on the disc.the vehicle pulled to the left slightly.i started to notice an odd odor.after several miles, i saw smoke coming from the left front wheel well.i pulled off and noticed the left front wheel was smoking a lot.the wheel was very hot.i had the vehicle towed to fair oaks dodge.they inspected the vehicle and test drove it but, they did not find anything wrong.they also stated that they did not see any signs of over heating on the brake (no discoloration of the rotor or cracking on the pad).i am relatively certain that the brake caliper was locked up and not retracting from the disc properly.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. While drivingapproximately 55 mph, he heard an abnormal rattling from thefront of the vehicle. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for a diagnosis of the failure. The failure persisted and progressively became worse within one year. The vehicle was taken to a local repair facility where the mechanic advised the caliber brackets were stripped. The mechanic re-drilled the caliber and bracket and installed a large bolt with a lock nut on both sides of the vehicle. The failure mileage was 85,000 and the current mileage was 96,000.

While applying the brakes they locked up.vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection, andmechanicdetermined that the calipers needed to be replaced, and replaced themfive times.however, problem recurred.

Clock spring - no horn - no drivers side airbaghave replaced 2 sets of front brake calipers and lines on this truck due to front brakes locking up while driving.nearly causing accidents.

Rotors are warping and being severely scored.my caplipers were badly rusted with in a year which did not let it slide properly and cause uneven pressure on the pads.this cause a pad to disintegrate while braking.i have since replaced my brake pads with performance ferro carbon pads and cross drilled vented rotors.the rotors no long warp but they are still being badly scored.and i have to keep a constant eye on pad wear.

Dodge dakota, quad-cab, 2001 ? after heavy usage (i.e. Commuter traffic) front brakes seize and lock up; leaving brakes engaged while driving.suspect rotor warp from the heat of the brake pads thus rendering the front brakes fully engaged until the rotor cools.dealer inspected brakes / rotor after each incident (3) to find no obvious direct cause and only made the suggestion to bring in for service when incident occurred again.

Had a sudden stop in 100 degree weather, when pulled off, the truck felt as if it were pulling a load and a strong burning rubber smell was coming from the front end.ended up having it towed to the dealership where it was found that the front calipers had seized up.dealership was not certain as to what caused the problem.truck only has 52,000 miles on it.ended up putting all new braking system on the front end.a year ago had the same problem, brought into the dealership and they toldme it was a sensor that controlled the abs.can't figure that one out, only have abs on the rearend, not on the front.it is a scary thing when you are on the highway and you have that burning smell and smoke is bellowing from the front wheels.dealership claims no fire would've occurred.tained.

While driving, a strong odor of burning brakes was smelled.there was a large plume of smoke coming from the front left wheel well, and the vehicle was pulling to the right.the truck had to be stopped for fear of fire or injury.dodge states that the front left caliper seized, causing damage to the relatively new front rotors and pads i purchased.last july, approximately 7 months ago, the truck's right front brake caliper seized, causing a similar situation only on the opposite side of the vehicle.dodge refuses to admit fault in supplying faulty parts to customers.brake calipers should not fail under normal driving conditions after 36,000-42,000 miles.after numerous other mechanical problems with this vehicle i have lost complete confidence in it, and believe it to be a safety hazard for myself and others on the road.

Front brakes rubbing on rotors causing brake pads to smoke. This caused the warping of the brake rotors. Replaced brake pads and rotors. This fixed the problem for about 1 (one) month. This time after smelling the brakes and seeing smoke, i tried to pull off the road but the truck would barely move. This is not the first problems with the brakes. I had found the front left caliper mounting bolt had become loose and stripped the bolt hole. I heli-coiled the hole and loctited the bolt in place.

My dodge dakota has had the original rotors warp at 14000 miles, they were turned once and again at 23k they warpped. I have now installed new napa premium lifetime warranty rotors and they lasted 600 bafore warpage. I have replaced the calipers in the event they were not releasing all the way yet still the same problem. Perhaps dodge has a lack of ventilation on the dakota rotors. Seems like a recall problem!

I purchased the vehicle used but it had new brakes. I had it for a month and drove approx. 1000 miles and the brake rotors became warped. I had them turned and they were fine. I drove the vehicle for approx. 5 more months and 6000 miles and the rotors became warped again. The vibrations occur very badly when braking from 50 mph-40 mph. When braking from a higher or lower speed than 40-50 there are only minor vibrations. I also have noise coming from the front drivers side suspension when turning at slow speeds and going over a bump/curb(such as to enter/leave a driveway).

Front rotors "warped" at 13k. Rotors turned.problem persisted and had to be turned again at 31k. 61k had front rotors and brake pads replaced.brake assembly fell apart in mechanics hands.72k problem still persists and dealer suggest having rotors turned every 3k miles.huh??

Consumer complained abouta brake problem.while driving at any speed brakes locked up.vehicle had been todealer on 4 separate occasions.dealerreplacedrotors, booster power unit, calipers, master cylinder and pads. Vehicle was still having the same problem.

Metal on front brake pads is deteriorating.as a result there is a shimmy in the front end while driving.

When the brakes were applied, the pedal traveled to the floor, which caused extended stopping distance.. The consumer discovered the brake pad had delaminated from the backing plate and fallen out.

At 21000 miles,i noticed a clanking sound in the front of the vehicle.when the dealer checked it out, the brake pad clips had rusted away and one rotor had excessive wear.however, chrysler refused to pay for repairs, which cost over $400.00.*la

I have a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab and while approaching a stop sign, stepped on the brake pedal which went completely to the floor, and nearly caused me to rear end another vehicle.when i brought it to the dealer they stated to me that the the brake pad was sheared off by the rivets, causing a metal to metal contact with the rotor.

I purchased my 2001 dodge dakota club cab back in feb. 2002 as a demo vehicle with 5000 miles on it. Since then i have had the brake pads replaced twice and have had the drums and rotors replaced 4 times due to warping. About every three thousand miles my drums and rotors need to be turned or replaced.my truck has 70,000 miles on it and it is used primarily on the highway.

Front brake grinding when hot and continual rear brake drum warpage.dealer has turned the drums once and i have had it done independantly twice.warpage continues within 5-7000 miles.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota 4x4.front rotors keep warping.shakes violently when stopping.i know several people with dakotas that have the same problem.

Warping of brake rotors on dodge dakotas.i've owned 2 dakotas - both had problems with the front rotors warping at low mileage with light use.*la

Brake rotors warping on 2001 dodge dakota.cause uneven where on brake rotor and eventual replacement less than 10k.

When consumer applied brakes with some force, the front of the truck suddenly veered sharply to the right.when consumer attempted to correct, the truck then veered dangerously in the other direction.the driving conditions were dry pavement and consumer was able to bring the truck under control.the rotors had to be replaced due to rust and deterioration.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota with a bad brake system. I feel the braking system is inadequate for the weight of a dakota. I'm the second owner purchased at 29,000 miles. The first owner had the front rotors replaced under warrenty. I now have 70,000 miles and had 4 front brake jobs. 1st time turned rotors replaced pads,that lasted about 10,000 miles. 2nd time replaced rotors with factory ones,again lasted about 10,000 miles,3rd time replaced rotors with aftermarket vented ,to help cooling, again lasted around 10,000 miles,4th time was today i turned the rotors. I have talked to the dealer an they give me the run a round saying driver habbit.

The consumer statedthe brake rotors were wearing and when the brakes were applied, there was heavy vibration and extended stopping distance.the dealer was notified.the power steering unit had broken and the rotors and drums were badly warped. *scc

My 2001 dodge dakota is now experiencing its third occurance of warped rotors.the truck only has 37,000 miles on it.the problem reappears about every 12,000 miles.he dealer says there is no defect with the rotors.i don't believe them.after looking at the dakota web site, i find there are many other owners that have experienced the same problem on almost the same recurring time schedule.the pulsating caused by the warped rotor could affect the abs system during hard braking.it is time for the manufacturer to deal with the problem.

Please visit web site: www.dodgedakotas.com and go to "forums" and search under "brake problems" for supporting cases of rotor failure. I noticed my front brakes pulsating at approximately 16,000 miles. I drive 90% hiway with very little city traffic. I drive very conservatively. (no hard braking) recently while exiting the hiway i applied my brakes at 45mph and had tremendous pulsating instantly which caused my vehicle to lose it's braking ability. I was able to keep control of the vehicle but it prompted me to get the problem resolved. I brought it to the dealer expecting them to find a reason as to why the rotors are warped after very little use. They told me that "they don't make brakes the way they used to". After viewing the web site noted above; it's obvious that there is a underdesigned rotor used on dodge dakotas as they are not able to disipate the heat generated during normal driving. This has almost caused me an accident. I do not want to be driving a vehicle that has inferior brake design or materials. The dealer told me that i can get better rotors and pads from after market manufacturer's. Why doesn't dodge use those? as a volunteer fireman i go to many accident scenes. I just don't want to be on the other side because of a choice by the manufacturer, dodge, to use less expensive braking components. By the way the dodge durango is almost identicle to the dakota yet hardly has any brake issues. Sounds like that vehicle is equiped with the proper components. I have my warped rotors and break pads taken off my dakota if you'd like to use in your investigation. I am sure that the rotor is not properly designed for the normal stopping requirements of the doage dakota. Thank you for your attention to this matter. James buckley.

Pe 03-032 , front susp. Upper ball joint:the vehicle was taken in for an oil change and the consumer found that the upper ball joints were worn. The vehicle's rotors were also warped.

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning the brake rotors wore out, which caused extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.the rotors were severely warped and caused the vehicle to shake like driving on a washboard when the brakes were applied.the dealer did not fix the problem under warranty. *scc

Vehicle experiencing severe front rotors warping every 2,500 miles or less. Dealer was notified, and had rotors turned on two occasions and replaced rotors on one occasion, along with replacing pads and hardwear. Still unable to locate the problem.feel free to provide us with any further details concerning this matter.

Front rotors have been replaced twice due to vibration in steering wheel and shaking of ehicle. Rotors were warped, at this time rotors need replacement again.

2001 dodge dakotawarped brake rotors @ 22,000 miles & 35,000 miles.

Brake rotors warped and were resurfaced at 15400 miles.during braking the truck bounced and the steering gyrated left and right severely.truck now has 29000 (appx) miles and the rotors have warped again.same vibration and steering wheel gyrations.dangerous to stop quickly.

Front rotor warping.ak

While braking front disc brake rotors would cause the vehicle to pulsate.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

I would like to know why dodge has not recalled the dodge dakotas for defective ball joints and disc rotors. I havescanned the internet and found a large number of people who have had the same problem as i.my 2001 dakota was purchased in december. Of 01 and has 44,000 miles . I am 54 years old and this was my first new vehicle. Unfortunately it was a dodge. I will never own another dodge product,and if asked my opinion will not recommend dodge to anyone !!!!!!!!! please send this to the dodge corp.

I currently own a 2001 dodge dakota 4x4.when applying the brakes, the truck would vibrate violently.the dealer told me that the rotors were rotting from the inside out.i believe this is a defective component. *la

Brake rotors very rusted and disintegrating with metal flaking off and had to be replaced with less than 30,000 miles.i did not experience any warping of the rotors or shaking of vehicle when braking as others have.the badly deteriorated rotors were discovered when i took the vehicle in for routine maintenance for a cross country trip.after reading other similar reports regarding the brake rotors on 2001 dodge dakotas, it appears that daimler-chrysler has a problem with these brake parts and has not addressed the problem.

Warped rotors.

Vehicle vibrated when brake were being applied at any speed. Consumer believed the problem was causes by warped rotors.

Front rotors become hot and warped. It was under warranty and rotors were rotated and put back on. Received the vehicle back and it still felt like rotors were still warped... A lot of shaking in the steering wheel and brake pedal.

During normal driving at 30 mph, the faces of both rotors broke off into pieces, which caused an uncontrollable vibration in the front of the vehicle.

Front disc barkes - rotors warped at 38,000 miles.the vehicle began shaking badly when braking and stopping time was greatly affected due to this condition.the dealer said that the only way to remove the shaking was to turn the rotors at a cost of $170.dealer also indicated that pads only had 45% wear and advisied that this condition would not cause any problems and to just wait until pads are worn enough to warrant a brake job.i replaced pads and rotors immediately as this condition is dangerous and common to this vehicle.i feel a recall of the front rotors is in order.this condition affects stopping time!!

While applying the brakes, the vehicle jerked uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and took it to the dealer for inspection.mechanicdetermined that the rotors needed to be replaced due to corrosion.two weeks before talking to the dealer, the consumer was informed that the front rotors were coming apart and could not be turned.(defective steel, big chunks of metal missing, laminated steel)the dealer stated that it seemed like pockets were in the rotors. *sc

Front brake rotors are not designed properly to meet the normal demands of everyday driving.rotors require turning every 5,000 miles. No factory improvement available. Only choice is to replace with after-market parts. Dealers only offer excuses, blame driving style. (i am very easy on brakes. Many others with same problem).

The rotors were replaced because of heavy rust and deterioration.

Brake pedal pulsated when applying brakes at various speeds. Vehicle had been to the dealer on three separate occasions to have the rotors turned. However,the problem recurred. Consumer was concerned that the front rotors were wearing out prematurely.

Fed up with warped rotors on my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.i have had my rotors turned twice and they are warped again.my dakota has only 44k miles on it.this is unacceptable and unsafe!

Front rotors started warping under normal driving conditions but was not apparent until after the warranty expired. From other complaints on the www it is apparent that dodge will not admit the default in heat dissipation and i will purchase after market rotors and brake pads. The braking with such a rapid degradation in the rotors is a hazard and should be looked into before someone does get hurt.

The brakes on my dakota have been causing problems since there was approximately 7,000 miles on the truck.the truck now has about 20,000 miles and the rotors need turned down and new brakes.there seems to be something wrong with the brake system that would cause them to go bad so quickly.

Around 16,000 miles, i noticed the pulling and pulsating of the brakes when i applied pressure to them even at low speeds.took the truck into the dealer and they found the front rotors were warped and the rear brake drums were cracked. They charged us for machining the front rotors but replaced the rear drums under warranty.after receiving the vehicle back, noticed that they still acted warped.returned the vehicle to the dealer within a week and they replaced the drums again because they found they were also warped.returned the vehicle to the dealer again because of same symptoms within a week and they turned the drums again because the 2nd replacement ones were also warped.at that time the front brakes were also squeaking, so they attempted to clean and lube calipers.did not fix the noise in the front rotors and the rear drums are still feeling warped.will attempt to return to the dealer again for further repairs but fear will be charged as we were the first time for a problem that is obviously defective braking systems in the dodge dakota's.

This truck was showing symptoms of brake rotor warpage. This was confirmed by independent garage.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 the brakes vibrate so bad they shake me in the seat, this started about 20,000 miles. Dodge says it only covers brakes to 12,000 miles. After looking at all the complaints all over the net with the same problem , it seams dodge has a problem. We need this fixed as a recall. *nlm

Factory rotors are defective.rotors warp at low mileage causing partial brake failure.daimler chrysler is aware of defect and chooses not to address.

The front rotors were worn which caused the vehicle to experience extended stopping distance......

Front rotors are warped, i brought the vehicle in and dodge said everything was okay then they charged me for their time.the vehicle shakes when applying the brakes and the problem has gotten worse.

Consumer statesbrake rotors are wearing, when applying the brakes,vehicle will haveheavy vibration and extended stopping distance. Dealer notified.

Severe braking problems associated with warped rotors. Rotors will warp every 10-20 ,000 miles due to rear brake failure. This problem is a very dangerous one. Especially on wet pavement.

The brakes began pulsating and shaking truck when stoping around 10000 miles.i took the truck to the dealer and they replaced the rotors and drums while under warranty.at 22000 miles the brakes again began pulsating when stopping.the brakes were not under warrenty and had after market rotors and pads placed on the front.now at 32000 miles the same problem is occuring again and a front passenger side caliper siezed and had to be replaced under warranty.

Warped front rotors at 13,900 miles. Rotors replaced $400. Rear brakes checked cleaned adjusted $85. Chrysler toll free "assistance" refused any help. Said nothing could be done and none else i could speak to. Clearly a design/engineering problem with the dakota brakes.

Front brakes have severe vibration after only 8000 mile, probably defective rotor.saw numerous complaint of the same listed.recall should be done.

Warped rotors after 18,000 miles...had vehicle in three times to inspect brakes...each time they turned the rotors...

At 32,000 miles front end vibration when breaking. Problem-warped rotors. Corrected by 'turning' rotors (resurfacing).at 58,000 miles front end vibration when breaking. Problem-warped rotors. Corrected by 'turning' rotors.at 70,000 miles front end vibration when breaking. Problem-warped rotors. Corrected by replacing rotors.at 90,000 miles front end vibration when breaking. Problem-warped rotors. Corrected by 'turning' rotors.at 100,200 miles front end vibration when breaking. Problem-warped rotors. Dealer suggests replacing rotors.this seems to be a recurring problem. The same thing occurred on my 1997 dakota. The dealer told me then that the rotors warp when they are hot(from use) and then get wet. (so i guess i shouldn't use the brakes in wet/rainy conditions) the warped rotors are caused by a design flaw, either the brake system is not 'sized' properly (ie insufficient stopping power causing excessive heat build-up) or the rotors are inferior(metal grade). I believe most owners do not complain about this problem because the dodge dealers convince them that this is routine maintenance. The truck is great otherwise.

My 2001 dodge dakota has problems with brake rotors warping and the manufacturer will not admit to this being a problem even though thousands of owners are having this problem.my rotors had to be turned at 15,000 miles, and they need it again at 40,000 miles.

At 10,500 miles, trucks began jittering and shaking really bad.upon inspecting front rotors, major scarring had occurred.brought to dealership, replaced under warranty at 11,106 miles.warranty likely will not cover replacements when these fail, as all research has shown they will.dodge needs to replace these faulty rotors, as they are a hazard to not only myself, but also whoever may be near me while i'm driving.dealer stated that they knew of no other dakota's with this problem. (tiresize: 16)

Front brake grinding when hot and continual rear brake drum warpage.dealer has turned the drums once and i have had it done independantly twice.warpage continues within 5-7000 miles.

I have been to my dealer on two occasions and they have told that the brake pedal location and travel changed with the 2000 year models and that mine is "normal".the problem and my concern is that one can press the brake pedal andinitial position and travel makes it possible to then hit the accelerator pedal at the end of the stroke.this happened to me on several occasions and luckily no accidents or injuries have occurred with me or my vehicle.at my dealer i was told that there were a couple other dodge models where the same complaint has been made.i know that this is a problem and that there will be accidents because of it.i also fear that because this is a 15-passenger van, it is often used by schools and daycare to transport lots of small children.i don't even want to think about the catastrophic possibilities of one of these vehicles pulling up to large groups of small children.please investigate this issue.i would be more than happy to demonstrate the problem for anyone.

Steering intermediate shaft has alot of play gets worse on higher speeds found to be the universal joint on the shaft should be a recall very dangerous can cause lose of control.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.the contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph and turning left or right, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise.the contact stated that it sounded like a gear was loose.the failure recurred.the vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified.the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Lower steering column shaft has a bushing that failed causing loss of steering. Truck veered into a ditch at 30mph. I called dealership to purchase this part and found out that it is on a backorder of over 100. Went to several auto recyclers and used parts stores and found that even they have the part backordered. This shows a huge safety issue if there are several backorders and the parts is a required to safely operate the vehicle. I am surprised that there are no active recalls on this item.

Intermediate shaft on the steering column nearest the steering box has universal joint that failed. Caused intermittent stickiness in steering, before joint completely failed.

Poping noise from steering and cab during turns. Had dealer look at and nothing found wrong.

I would like to know why the 4x2 dakota's are not covered by the recall.my 2001 rt has always made a poping sound when making sharp turns and is starting to "wander" and pull to the left.this truck has been very hard on tires.last time in, dealer said everything was fine.of course that was just before the warranty expired.all dakotas should be covered by this recall, not just the 4x4 models.

The steering in my 2001 dakota quad-cab has become very stiff to turn.it comes and goes, but concerns me since my wife sometimes drives my truck and i'm not sure if she could turn the wheel if she needed to in an emergency situation.i've done some research and found that the intermediate shaft is the culprit.this is a safety hazard and should be recalled.

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the steering . Also stated that the vehicle will have a squeakingnoise and this happens when he is about to pull into a parking space or when he is backing out. Dealer was contacted and stated that there is a little noise biut that is normal also found tsb and but said that did not apply to the vehicle but the shop still fixed it. Consumer also stated that the noise still there.ts

While driving 50-60 mph vehicle swerved to miss from hitting another vehicle and right/ left tires hit something, causing steering column to malfunction and to become inoperable.

Problems with vehicle's steering column.*mrthe consumer always noticed a slack or a looseness in the steering .the vehicle alsodeveloped a noise.the input shaft seal was dried at the rack and pinion and the dust cover was removed to the input shaft and the seal was pulled back.*scc

The steering was loose when consumer purchased the vehicle. After three trips to the mechanic and five possible reasons for the noise,the dealer replaced the steering column.the part was repaired but the vehicle continued to experience looseness on occasions. *ph *nlm

Steering wheel and transmission do not lock when key is removed. I found this out when a 2 year old girl was in the front seat of the parked vehicle and pulled the transmission lever into gear. The key switch was in the locked position and the keys were removed.

Whilebacking upheard a loud pop, and wasunable to turn steering wheel. Had vehicle serviced, and was informed thatsteering shaft broke.prior toincident,when going forward or reversing there will be a shutter.

2001 dodge dakota pick up, loss of steering, resulting in a off the road crash and rollover with injuries. (one moment later could have resulted in deaths.)

Bad control arms ball joint assembly,steering wonders to right,power steering pump replaced,steering shaft replaced waiting for new steering column,lower control arm and ball joint replaced under warranty,chrysler zone office knows they have a defect in the front end of the dakota and durango stated it was cheeper to replace parts.

The vehicle was rear ended which caused the power steering shaft to break.the manufacturer indicated that they were not responsible for the failure.please provide any additional information.

While making a left turn at 10 mph, the steering wheel became very stiff.steering wheel was stuck to the position.wheel would not straighten up. Consumer states that the power steering failed for approximately 80 miles, consumer parked vehicle overnight and power steering worked.

I have had a crunching type noise in the front end of my truck for almost 2 years, 18 months ago my truck went in for a new heating core to the dodge dealer and i mentioned it and they said they took a quick look and it was probably my shocks making the noise. It has made the same noise since then and i have not replaced my shocks. I recently took my truck into replace the shocks and the mechanic told me the ball joints are the problem not the shocks. He also told me that this is a huge problem on dodge dakotas and it is well known. He said it is bound to fail and could cause death. 2 times iv had the front end drift severly to the right and he said this is the problem>

Wbz, channel 4 in boston, had a report about problem with ball joints on dodge dakota's.

If we were traveling at a higher speed we would have been severly injured or killed. No safety defect listed.

Recently had to replace the following: drivers side upper ball joint and control arm, drivers side spindle retaining plate and locking nut.the simptoms were, a slight thumping noise when going over smal but sharp bumps (like entering a driveway), and a sound similar to a spring being stretched and compresses.the work was done under waranty (29,000 miles).the thing that bothers me is that it took 2 attempts at the dealer to get it fixed, and that all the things i've been reading indicate problems on the passenger side! am i just a disaster waiting to happen? is daimler chrystler going to own up to defective design and manufacture or do a bunch of people have to die first?

2001 dodge dakota quad cab was serviced on six separate occasions for clunking in the front end while going over bumps and during turns. Several parts were replaced while under warranty but dealership insisted that ball joints and cv joints were fine. They also stated that no other complaints had been filed and that there was not a service bulletin regarding this problem. The problem became apparent within the first 17,000 miles and continues to persist.

Load clunk coming from front suspension

Upper ball joint and left right tie rod end failure.*ph*la

While driving on the highway, my front end didn't feel right. The following morning, i took my truck to my mechanic to check it out. He got in it to take it for a ride. When he turned the wheel, there was a clunk. We got out and looked, the passenger side front tire was turned to the right, the driver's side was straight. He said it looks like something happened to the tie rod. It turns out, the threads holding the tie rod together, stripped and it came apart. He said i was lucky it didn't happen on the highway that the wheel probably would have came off and it would have been disastrous. I still have the tie rod. I contacted daimler chrysler and told them about the problem and asked to be reimbursed for the repair. They told me that they won't reimburse me because i didn't bring it to a chrysler dealer. I was at my mechanics, what was i going to do? i think they just want to cover it up. My mechanic replaced the stripped tie rod on the driver side, and replaced the right outer tie rod end because it had play in it.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking lot, he heard a loud noise and was unable to move the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger side tie rod broke. The vehicle was towed home, where the tie rod and lower ball joints were replaced. The vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer and the manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 169,000 and the current mileage was 170,000.

Consumer was informed that upper ball joint/tie rods werer worn out. This caused the vehicle to pull to the right.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

While vehicle was being parked in reverseunexpectedlyconsumer was not able to steer or move vehicle. Consumerstepped out to look at front wheels and noticed that each wheel was facing in different directions. Consumer was informed that the tie rodbroke off.this vehicle had been to the dealer twice for inspection twice, was told by dealer there wa sno way to tell if tie rods were defective due to rust.

While traveling between 55 and 60 mph vehicle hit a pothole .consumer stated tire went flat. Upon examination,consumer noticed thatleft front tie rod had bent. Dealership informedconsumer this partwas not covered under warranty, and will cost approximatley $1200.00 to repair.please provide any additional information/attachments.

My 40k '01 dakota qc has a veryloose upper left ball joint, a loose lower right ball joint, a loose right outer tie rod and has been making a popping noise/thunk for a number of months.when i called dodge and asked them why they would need to be repaired they said, "just wear and tear."as if it was no big deal.they didn't mention any safety concerns.*la

Front end vibration at 65mph. Have replaced almost every component in the front end, including rack and pinion.the vibration has not gone away and the dealership blames the tire company, and the tire company blames the dealership.

Dt*: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 65 mph, the tie rods separated. The steering was erratic and when the vehicle went over a bump in the road, the front end wandered all over the road.an independent mechanic determined the tie rod had separated and the threads were stripped.the mechanic replaced the left inner tie rod, left tie rod end outer and right tie rod end outer.the dealership has not been informed. Updated 06/27/06.

While driving at a low speed, the inner tie rod end came out of the socket and the front driver side tire turned to the left. This resulted in vehicle crashing into a concrete phylum. The inner tie rod , front lower ball joint, fender, bumper, blinker and rim needed to be replaced. Also when making a sharp right turn driver's side inside rim was rubbing against something underneath the vehicle. Dealership was not willing to replace any component until they were able to duplicate the failure.

Right tie rod end fell out.the ball joint fell apart. I had just driven from washington state to new york. Had the vehicle serviced just before leaving. It happened at low speed turning a corner.no crash no injury.

Nhtsa campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued an upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but when taken in for repair, results showed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well. Also, inner tie rod wore out, failed state inspection due to excessive wear. Sideto side play in tire when jocke dup. Dealership stated this was a common problem.

While driving at 45 mph consumer lostcontrol of the vehicle.upon close inspection consumer determined that tie rod end fell off.vehicle nearly was involved in a collision.

Approx. 2 months ago i had upper balls joints replaced under recall, the dealship noted that the lower ball joints and tierods were worn as well, was qutoed approx. $700.00 to be fixed. Today my daiughter was starting to pull out of my driveway with her 3 year old daughter, the tierod fell out of place causing the truck to stop. Luckly my daughter wasn't driving down the road when this happened because there could have been a very bad accident on a very busy street!!! i want to know why there is a recall on the upper ball joints but not the lower ball joints and tierods, it is a fact that there are serious problems with these parts, are they waiting for someone to be killed because of these defective parts?? this will be the last time i purchase a chrysler product if these matters are not dealt with when problems with defective parts are presented!!

Have had 3 power steering racks in 8000 miles and still not right.steering wheel is coked to the left and steering is sloppy.also, loud popping noises when making hard turns.dt

I have 44,000 miles on my 2001 quad cab dakota 4x4 and the steering has gotten really bad. It clunks and pops on turns and bumps so bad to the point i'm afraid to drive it. There is no reason this new of a vehicle and low mileage should have this kind of problem. Chrysler refuses to do anything about since my warranty is up and the dealer wants $930 to replace the rack & pinion steering which might not be bad.

Severe flooding of passenger floor of vehicle. Electrical risk. Mold & allergy problem.

2001 dodge dakota leaks water during rainstorms on the passenger front floor.

2001 dodge dakota with the passenger side floor saturated. Customer states that the dealer performed work according to the tsb and problem still persisted. Mechanic then replaced the 90 degree elbow on the draining tube.

Where should i start my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab as with most complaints i also have had the same problems as other owners of this truck i have had to replace both leaf springs on the rear end both snapped at the same spot for no reason .have had to replace heater core ac core driverside door lock sometimes worksalso replaced passenger side complete hub assembly,now going to have to replace driver side,abs system now failing after replacing rear brake shoes on truck the control module for the abs system stays running after turning truck off have to unplug wiring. If toyota can recall there vehicles for safety reasons then so should american manufacturing and the government should make them. But us government doesn't want to upset company's and make them lose more money i for one plan to place a law suit against them for there neglect against defective parts on these trucks and cars i plan to use this web site and others as my bases for law suit with this many complaints there has to be a problem.

Cab and bed of vehicle collide whenever driven over a hill or bump in the road. Dealer has beencontatced. Please provide further details.

Water has leaked into the vehicle driver and passenger side floors on 5 separate occasions. The vehicle has been serviced for the water leaks on 29 aug. 01 and 10 oct. 01; however, on 7 dec. 01, the water leaked again causing the vehicles entire electrical system to fail while the vehicle was in motion. This defect creates a possible dangerous hazard. Provided the vehicle is traveling at speeds of 65mph on a highway with precipitation, the loss of headlights and hazard lights could result in a vehicle crash or road hazard. Could i please be notified if there are any other similar complaints or concerns on this.

Clear coat coming off truck been garage kept since new. Estimate on repaint $4500.00

Takata recall this trucks frame just broke. It's a clean break and looks to be right on a weld.the truck was in motion i thought i hit a big bump. It also ruptured the gas tank. We called chrysler cooperation and they said to have a local dealer look at it. They did and told us it wasn't under warranty, which we already knew. I was shocked they didn't want to help and consider recalling the other trucks from the time and place this one was made to check their frames. I tried to send pictures but it won't let me on here this is my second attempt. I feel strongly that this is a major issue that someone from the highway safety department should at least look at. Please get a hold of me so i can send you a picture of this broken frame so you can make your determination. Thank you for your time.and this truck was in motion when the frame broke i thought i'd hit a big pothole

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, rust was discovered on the frame. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 125,000.

I started noticing a "lurch or lateral shift" of the front end during tight left and right turns at low speed (35 mph or less).driving at highway speeds on straight roads did not indicate any problems.recently, during a brake system inspection, significant "slop / free movement" at the upper ball joint & wheel knuckle assembly connection was noted (> 0.5").i researched the problem and discovered the nhtsa issued recall for "upper ball joint failures on 2000-2003 dodge dakotas" as well as the dodge issued tsb for the same defect.i took my 2001 dakota in to a dodge dealer for the recall repair.the dodge dealer and chrysler both conveniently took the position that my vin was not part of this recall, therefore they were not responsible for making the repair.my vehicle has the same failure mode described in the nhtsa recall and the dodge issued tsb.the nhtsa should force dodge to expand the scope of vin's covered by the recall to include all 2000-2003 dakotas that experience premature ball joint failures.a safety related suspension component should not fail at 50,000 miles.to arbitrarily exclude some vehicle vin's from the recall even though they have the same defects is dishonest and not in the best interest of the traveling public.i urge the nhtsa to force dodge/chrysler to repair this defect on all 2000-2003 dakotas.

Jump a little when hitting rough spots in the road. Problem became evident when traveling on a long gravel road

When pressing on brakessteering wheel pulls toright.when turning steering wheel on its own it makes a loud pop.contacted dealer.

I have had problems with the front suspension of this truck since shortly after i purchased it new in march 2001.it has been back to the dealer 6 times, and they have replaced many parts, but the problem still persists.the front end makes a loud banging/popping noise when turning or going over bumps.it sounds like the tire is going to fall off the truck!many others i know have the same problem.they need to isue a recall on this serious safety issue before somebody is either seriously injured or killed!

Right front ball joint had to be replaced because of excess wear on tires and loose driving. I now have just over 50k miles and have been told that both right and left ball joint need to be replaced.truck has a terrible ride and a dodge dealer stated that my problem would not be covered under any bullitin or warranty. Cost is estimated to be over$1200.00

The vehicle was experiencing front end problems which included theball joints, front end suspension and poor wheel balancing.please provide any further information. *nlm

I have a 2001 dakota that started knocking on bumps at approx. 25000 miles.i determined that this was not normal and took it to a 5 star dealer at approx. 34000 and 37000 miles at which both times they could not find a problem.it is very obvious there is an issue with the suspension.my father owns a 1995 dakota that had the same problem.once the ball joints were replaced, not by a dodge dealership, the noise issue was resolved.there are many reviews stating this issue but chryler does nothing to address it.the only thing i am left to do is pay $800-$1000 to repair it.i unfortunately cannot afford this and risk having it break at anytime.

While driving, the front of the truck began to shake along with a noise. The consumer inspected the front and noticed the passenger side tire had come off. The consumer was able to pull the entire tire off with his hands because the ball joint had failed. .

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.the contact stated that he was informed that the upper ball joint was worn.the independent mechanic informed the contact that the upper ball joints need to be replaced to repair the vehicle.the vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure.the approximate failure mileage was 73,647.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the passenger side upper ball joints arm separated from the wheel. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic shop where the contact was awaiting repairs.the dealer was contacted who offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure and the vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 140,000.

A continuous "clunk" in the front left suspension which the consumer was told was the ball joints. *ph the left side was at "380 degree" and the oe specific was "0,"and needed to be replaced.a non dealer told the consumer that the original design was poor. *sc

Consumer experienced problems with the upper ball joints on is 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 quad cab.*phthe ball joints were replaced but the front end noise returned after a few weeks.the consumer believes that the front suspension is not designed or the extra weight that it carries over the standard or extra cab models.

Dodge dakota 2001, consumerreplacedball joints. The consumer had to pay for a 2 wheel alignment after the ball joints were replaced.the consumer feels the alignment should have been included in the replacement.

Vehicle handles poorly,wanders,no feel to steering.has been back to dealer several times. Dealer has stated that manufacturer is aware of problem but hasen't come up with a solution.vehicle is very difficult to drive,very hard to keep going in a straight line,and to stay in the right lane. I don't feel that dodge is doing all that it can to remedy this situation.i am planning a trip to alaska pulling a fifth wheel trailer next summer and do not feel that it would be safe to do so with this vehicle.

2001 dodge dakota had several ball joint replacements at low miles.all the ball joints were covered under warranty.

'recall campaign' concerning upper ball joint wear.driving on tires that are worn out unevenly.the consumer could not get the tire aligned and had been driving on the tires that are worn out unevenly.the alignment reading was totally off due to the failing ball joints and the shop would not rotate the tires. *sc

2001 dodge dakota had a clunk in the front end when driving over bumps.it was later determined that the ball joints had failed at low mileage.

2001 dodge dakota has been diagnosed with bad ball joints.*mr

Front end problems are numerous on this vehicle.all ball joints have been replaced, sway links replaced, sway bar bushings replaced, power steering rack replaced, tie rods replaced... And this is all between 24-60k miles!!now it is making another front end noise that the dealer can't figure out.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4 x 4.the front suspension has been making a loud popping noise when i go over bumps or make turns at low speeds.i have taken it to a dodge dealer numerous times and they continue to say there is nothing wrong.well now my truck is out of warranty and the problem still exist at 50000 miles.i have replaced all four shocks and there still is a problem with popping and clunking.now i have resorted to taking it to firestone/master care and within minutes of being on the hoist the technician was able to identify the ball joints were shot.he said this is the first thing he looked at because he has had more than his fair share of dakotas with the same problem.dodge has a serious problem on there hands and needs to address it before someone gets hurt.please help!thank you,ryan archey

2001 dakota quad cab has a loud knock in front suspension. Three dealers unable to fix. The truck has had many front end parts replaced and the frame welded. For a total of 10 times to the dealers within a 6 month peroid. Still unble to fix. I am now concerned about the performance and saftey of vehicle. Chyrsler has offered no solution and very uncooperative with problem.

My 2001 dodge dakota has had upper front ball joints replaced due to popping in front end,the popping is still there.front rotors have been changed because of being warped causing vibration in steering and rough braking. The right front wheel bearing and hub has went out causing loud squeeking noisewhen going down the road there is a constant squeeking noise now from front end. The blower fan has stopped working due to wiring problems. The rear end has a popping noise when putting in parkdodge house says thats normal (i have never had a truck do that before) and u joints are good, and i reported it to them when my warranty was goodand now my warranty is outand i have all these repairs that i cannot afford!!

Approx 30,000 miles rotors warped, during stopping stearing wheel vibrated so bad it was hard to hang on to it, the dealer turned them. At 60,000 rotors warped again, had them replaced.at 70,000 miles the front end started making a creaking noise whenever going over a small bump and pulled to one side.had it inspected and was told it needed to be fixed immediately that it was extremely warn and could fail at any time.upper and lower ball joints replaced, 4 sway bar bushings replaced.the dakota and durango front end components need to be investigated for early failure before there is an accident and/or death.

Ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota pickup are already bad after 46k miles.i heard many complants about the same problem from other owners.

I have a 2001 dakota 2 wheel drive with a bad front suspension. It only 54000 miles on it. I have had the bushing replaced threetimes and now they tell me i need upper control arm bushings, both upper ball joints, and a r/f hub bearing. Upper ball joints are very loose. I was wondering why i am always fixing the front suspension and if there is anything i can do to get this problem solved. I heard that there is a recall on the four wheel drive dakota's, but not the two wheel drive. Could you please help me figure out what to do/ thanks, stephen.

There is terrible noise coming from the front end of my 2001 dodge dakota quadcab. Dealer greased bushings but noise is back and worse than ever!!!!!!!!!!!

Consumer states that vehicle pulls to the left when driving, on numerous occasions the vehicle has jerked to the left in such a manner as to take control away from the driver, it was found that the tires had never been balanced, a front end mechanic informed consumer that there was a problem with the front end of the vehicle, consumer states that now the front tires jump or cup during sharp turns to the left, the rear end was also replaced.

While driving consumerheard a popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle.dealer replaced the front axle, but the problem recurred.

I own a 2001 dodge dakota and noticed a loud clunking sound from my wheel when i turn the wheel at a hard angle and it is worse when in 4 wheel drive. The vechicle is out of warranty so it has not been in to get repaired. I have saw several reports where similar noise resulted in a lost wheel on the vechicle. Dodge should recall this ball joint problem and make my vehicle safe to drive. I drive my vehicle for work sales purposes and put on very many miles per year at highway speeds. This noise happens most of the time and when cold or in 4 wheel drive worse when the wheel is turned hard.

Excessive ball joint wear. My wife (stephanie ball) filed a complaint back in 1999 for the same problem.i think his name was steve from nhtsa contacted us and keep us informed of the problem. She has had the ball joints replaced five times in her dakota. The last contact from nhtsa was that they was going to make dodge recall these vehicles for this dangerous problem. It has been two years and we have not heard any more on this issue.i help by getting names of other people that was having the same problem. I manage an auto parts store aauto of madison wv and this is not just an isolated problem. I know of 4 dakota that were wrecked and sustained severe damage due to ball joint failure. The adjuster from state farm's mother had a wreck due to ball joint failure. And he said that he had seen several that had wrecked. I could replace these ball joints with aftermarket moog brand and solve the problem. But it shouldn't be up to me to solve it. I would have thought after the firestone episode that issues like this would be taken more seriously. I contacted the dealer today because you have to check the ball joints every couple of weeks. I don't want to take a chance on killing someone because of a problem that has existed since 1997. The dealer said that the ball joints was supposed to have so much play from the factory. The aftermarket one i sell do not. Anyone with common sense knows that if a component in a high stress area that takes a lot of beating is not supposed to have any play. The longer you drive it the worse it gets.i recently took a wv state inspection class. The state police have dodge durango's. He said to make sure and check the ball joints because they were having the same problem i am . So i think the time has come to get this problem corrected, before some else wrecks or someone gets killed. Its pretty evident when the trooper teaching the inspection class tells you to pay special attention to this problem! please notify me if you need anything. *nlm

Lower control arm passenger side rubber bushings worn out causing lower control arm and frame mount to contact each other. Which causes misalignment of front end and excessive tire wear.

I own a 2001 dodge 4x4 4.7l qc dakota.my mechanic has told me the popping sound in the front end is due to wear on the ball joints and bushings being loose.the truck only has 41000miles on it and has been taken care of.add my complaint to your growing list of unsatisfied owners.

Faulty ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.

Faulty ball joints on a 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 with 39,000 miles on it.my old honda accord sedan (1990)and my existing 1998 accord have never had this problem at 150,000 and 90,000 miles respectively despite driving all the same roads.this thing is a truck and is often advertised as being "tough" and "rugged."is chrysler kidding? today, january 7, 2004, they are being replaced at my expense.

I bought the truck new in 2001.i complained about clunking noises coming from the wheel area when i made turns.slow and usually at intersections.now it is more advanced and noisy on bumps.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 - recalled with campaign id #4v596000. While the garage had my pickup apart they called and said my lower ball joint had "excessive wear" -quoted $440 to repair. At 38000 miles and to have excessive wear on lower ball joints is a product defect. I decliined to have then repair due to extreme cost while the truck was apart to repair the upper ball joints.

Ball joints on 2001 dodge dakota quad cab have gone out.

Consumer was informed that upper ball joint/tie rods werer worn out. This caused the vehicle to pull to the right.dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Front upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. The faulty ball joints caused abnormal wear on the driver's side front tire.the manufacturer refused any assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty.

Tires on the front end of my 2001 dodge dakota 4wd 3.9l v6 were wearing really unevenly. Come to find out that i had one upper and one lower ball joint on opposing sides that went bad. My truck only had 40,000 miles on it and they were all highway. Both ball joints have been replaced and was done in december 2003. It wore out two brand new tires.

Both upper ball joints failed and had to be replaced. The ball joints have no way to grease them so they will fail.i replaced the upper ball joints with a 3 party joint that has a grease fitting so that i will be able to use my truck safely.

The vehicle vibrated when the brakes were applied. The consumer thought that the brakes were bad when it was discovered that it was not the brakes but the ball joints had failed.the consumer had to have the ball joints replaced and had to come out of pocket to do so.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.while driving 2 mph, the contact heard a banging noise coming from the passenger side front tire.he stated that the steering was difficult to turn.upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the passenger side front lower ball joints were disengaged.the mechanic stated that the cause of the failure was due to the lower ball joints not being lubed.in addition, the lower ball joints were rubbing against the upper ball joints.the mechanic replaced the front lower and upper ball joints.there had been no further occurrences.the failure mileage was 65,689 and current mileage was 66,471.

I took my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab to a dealer to check a noise coming from the front end of my vehicle.they informed me that my upper and lower ball joints were wearing down and that i could loose the tires on my vehicle while driving.my complaint is based on the fact that all four ball joints should not need to be replaced on a vehicle until at least 100,000 miles.from my research this is an obvious problem that needs correction in these models.

The consumer took the vehicle to have the upper ball joints repaired under recall. It was also discovered that the lower ball joints were defective. The vehicle had 40,000 miles on it. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and received no assistance.provide further details.

Premature wear of the upper ball joints on 2001 dodge dakota.dodge dakota quad cab 4x4vin:[xxx]. Ball joints were replaced before separation failure occurred. Diligence by the owner identified the problem and ensured replacement thereby preventing the possibility of danger to others. Lower control arm (ball joint) replaced [xxx] qty 2.sept 20, 2002upper control arm (ball joint) replaced - left [xxx] qty 1. Mar 13, 2003[xxx] updated 07/26/2012 information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Upper and lower ball joints malfunctioned.

Vehicle failed georgia state inspection. Technician indicatedthe need toreplace the upper and lower ball joints. *mr

2001 dodge dakota was recalled to replace upper ball joints.during repair lower ball joints werealso found to be defective.had to pay out of pocket for them to be replaced.the failure of the upper ball joints could also lead to the failure of the lower, and this should be included in the recall.

The upper and lower ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota extended cab 4x4 pickup have had massive deterioration with only 17,500 miles on them.they cause tremendous steering and tracking problems, and have caused me to not be able to drive the vehicle because of safety concerns.because these cannot be lubricated or adjusted, they must be replaced.i will either do these repairs myself in the near future or have then done at a qualified garage, but i will save the defective parts.i have not done anything excessive with the vehicle such as off-roading, trailering, heavy loads, or any "non-standard" use.all equipment (tires included) on the truck is factory, i.e. No aftermarket modifications that would cause non-standard loads or stresses. This type of premature failing at only 17,500 miles is not acceptable, and from my research i understand it is a common problem with the year and model of vehicle.

The consumer stated the lower ball joint was loose and the wheels could actually fall off.

Dt: consumer owns a 2001 dodge dakota.the upper ball joints had to be replaced at 31,915 miles.the lower ball joints were replaced at 37,556 miles.the service dealer stated that there were problems with this year, make, and model vehicle.the consumer stated thatwhile drivingthere was a noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. He did not notice if there was any play in the steering until the lower ball joints were replaced.since the replacement it has a tighter steering control.there was a recall on the upper ball joints, but there has been no recall on the lower ball joints. *mr

Ball joint failure. I have already filed a complaint in regards to upper ball joint failure on my truck. When i first started checking on the problem the only repair solution was upper control arm replacement. By the time of investigating for an after market product dodge had released a ball joint only part. This indicates to me that dodge saw that there was a unusual amount of ball joint failures. Now to make things worse i am starting to get the same symptoms i had before (within two months of replacing the uppers). Which tells me that either the lowers are going out now or the new uppers were defective as well. It also seems strange that alot of the problems are happening just after the warranty period. I think dodge may be using planned failure. I also think nhtsa officials investigating this problem should look at comments on other websites. Not everyone knows that they can report a problem on this website. Just do a search for dodge dakota ball joints and look and see how many complaints there are out there. The scariest thought are people who will continue to drive the vehicle and not know that it is the ball joint and how serious the failure could be.

Upper and lower ball went bad after only 40,000 miles.

Upper and lower ball joints need to be replaced at 20,000 miles. Known issue on dodge durangos that share the same suspension components.not covered under warranty and a definite safety hazard.ball joints are the only thing holding the wheels in line and failure could result in a severe accident.

Ball joints are cheap and dangerous.my vehicle has only 35,000 miles and the ball joints are in bad shape on both sides and needs to be replaced, like many others around the country!!im sure im not the only one with this problem.

The consumer took the vehicle fora safety inspection.he was then informed theball joints were worn and needed to be replaced.

Webmaster foia request all complaint/notices/documents or warning between nhtsa nd daimler chrysler re: problems malfunction, failures of the upper/lower ball joints associated with the dodge dakota truck for my 2001.(nar)*ph

Upper ball joints worn to the point of breakage

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Both upper and lower ball joints prematurely wore out.

Ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakata quad cab 4x4 needs replacing after 50000 miles.

Vehicle has aclucking noise in the front suspension when making a turn. This is caused bythe ball joints wearing out, and needing replacement.

Consumer's vehiclewas included in recall campaign04v596000 concerning ball joint wear. However, consumer was waiting forawhile andwas told there were no parts available.

Upper ball joints on 2001 dodge dakotaboth balljoints filledat around 100,000 mi. Of highway driing.

I would like to know why only the upper ball joints on the 2000-2004 dakotas is covered in the recall as the lower ball joint are the same design where there is no way to grease up the lower ball joints and it would lead to the same problem as the upper ball joints?

Ball joints have failed after 29,000 miles. I brought it to the dealership twice complaining of the problem. They told me that there was not a problem and did not fix it. I took the truck to another mechanic he determined that it was a ball joint issue. The vehical is now out of warrantee, and i am affaid that the dealership is going to ask me to pay for the fix. I am waiting for the dealership to contact me.

When i recently took my 1991 dodge dakota in to have the upper ball joints replaced, i was told the lower ones were shot, also.the truck only has 36,000 miles on it. I only drive on the road and never overload my truck.why would the upper ball joints be recalled and not the lower?this continues to be an accident waiting to happen.

Upper and lower ball joints defective and worn after 60,000 miles.ball joints replaced by 3rd party autoshop for less than 1/3 of quoted price from dealer.

2001 dodge dakota quad-cab 4x4.i had one upper ball joint replace at 37,863 miles.the remaining ball joints also seem to be failing.there is similar noise coming from the front suspension. After viewing a program on cbs news, i felt it would beneficial to report this problem.*la

Within several thousand miles of ownership vehicle experienced heavy vibration coming from the front.several parts were replaced, except the original ball joints.vehicle was back at dealership several times with no change in condition or replacement of the original ball joints.

Front suspension problems identical to that of the dodge durango.have had both lower and upper control arms/ball joints relaced with less than 50,000 miles on the vehicle.parts were replaced by dealership with same defective parts as originally installed on vehicle.personally, no accidents related to this problem yet.concerned about overall safety of dakota owners.we have a 2001 dodge dakota.

Recall 04v596000 concerningball joint wear: consumer received this recall notice,and contacted his local dealer, who informed the consumer that no parts would be available until march 2005.

Wheel and assembly came off while traveling on the highway. Cv joint, ball joints, brake removed.

Local dodge dealer service dept informed me today that most likely ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota probally need to be replaced.with less than 30000 miles this is unbelieveable. Jwk

My 2001 dodge dakota 2wd has 45,000 miles on it and already needs 3 ball joints replaced.

The upper and lower ball joints both went out and had to be replaced.

Ball joints make loud metallic noise, wear tires quickly, requiring excessive alignment/balancing.

Bad ball joint failure.

Early failure of vehicle ball joints.vehicle has 51000 miles on it, and ball joints are failing.

2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4, vin no. [xxx] - failure of the front ball joint and the tie rod end that had to be replaced at my cost and will have to replace the the other side next year accourding to the dealer that replaced the the ball joint.. The front end of my truck has been making noise from the time i bought the truck with 59 miles for the dealer and i was told it was becuase of the greaseless ball joint and the only way to have it . Updated 07/24/2012information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Repairs to the upper ball joint was completed by the consumerprior to receiving a recall notice.consumer wished to have the lower ball joints repaired since they were defective.consumer was told bymanufacturer anddealer that the lower ball joints were not included in the recall.

Defective ball joints on 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.

1. Normal driving circumstances. Front end suspension started making clunking/popping noises and steering became erratic. Truck has 85,000 miles.2. Could not safely drive the vehicle. The steering was too risky. I also noticed while the tow truck driver was pulling the vehicle onto the truck that the front right wheel was leaning over at about 30 degree angle.3. Mechanic diagnosed that the upper ball joints has basically rusted and deteriorated. Lower joints were also on their way to failure.additional research has shown that the 4 wheel drive models were recalled. Why weren't the 2 wheel drives. This problem mirrors the issue that they had.

Dt:the contact stated while driving vehicle hadto swerve to miss an oncoming vehicle.the lower ball join broke at this time.the contact'svehicle went into a creek.the injuries to the occupants of the vehicle were still being determined.the vehicle is currently being inspected.

While making a left turn from a complete stop front left ball joints failed, causing the front left tire to detach from the vehicle.*mr

At any speed whenvehicle hits a bump a rattling sound is heard in the front end. Dealer examined the vehicle and did not find a problem with the suspension.

Driver side front of p/u started 'knocking' when traversing bumps or making right hand turns at 12000. Passenger side front tire began to feather at 30000. At 37775 with new shocks and tires, allignment was needed to correct pulling to the right. Was discovered that lower passenger and upper driver side ball joints were "horribly shot.

Front endfelt loose and the steering wheel shook.vehicle was inspected by a dealer, whodetermined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out and must be replaced.

Near crash due to faulty ball joints on a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota 2wd and i have a very loud popping noise coming from my left front suspension system that seems to be coming from the ball joint area. It happens when i turn sharp and hit a bump also. I understand from many people who own these vehicles that this is the first sign of a common problem with ball joints grinding and coming apart. This is a safety related issue that needs to be addressed.

While driving 30 mph front ball joint punctured the front driver'sside tire. This forced the vehicle into a ditch.consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer of the ball joint failure and repaired it.

The consumer states the lower ball joints were worn.please provide additional information.

Dodge dakota ball joint problem. I have once had them replaced at 30,000 miles due to an awful sound.the sound is back, this is a problem dodge should be dealing with. After research it is my understanding that this is a very common problem that dodge does not wish to deal with, and there has be serious accidents to which i want no part of.i'm guessing at the date of the first problem on this survey.

Have a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4wd. Lost the front wheel while driving earlier this year. Ball joint failure was the cause. Dodge didn't seem to think it was a problem, though at 60 mph the whole wheel flying off seemed like one to me. Not sure of the exact date...though i can find out if needed from police

Upper and lower ball joints.

Upper balljoint defective 35000 miles chrysler would not replace. This found when a alignment performed. I replaced both balljoints. I have all bills and defective parts.

2001 dodge dakota extended cab 4x4.rattling in front end when going over small bumps such as man holes and washboard.sounds similar to a loose hub cap.was told the lower front ball joints were bad and daimler/chrysler has a bulletin published internally on how to fix the problem and may cause the wheel to fall off.sounds like a manufacturing defect to me that they should replace.

Consumer heard a noise in the front end. It was diagnosed as a problem with the ball joints. Consumer replaced the ball joints 3 times in the past 55,000 miles. Currently, he was about to put on a new set of ball joints.

While driving between 25 and 30 mph, consumerheard noise coming throughthe front end.dealership replaceddriver side upper and lower ball joints.atconsumer'sexpense.

While driving and upon hitting anything in the roadvehicle will make a clanking noise. Took vehicle to dealer to be looked at. Consumer had the shocks changed. However, it did not solve the problem. Contacted the dodge dealer, and was told they needed the upper control arm.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota 2wd.i have a popping noise coming from the front end of my vehicle when making turns.i had the local dodge dealership look into this for me and they say the source of my problems is the upper control a-arms.since my warranty has expired, they can not service my truck.

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle, and driveit to the dealer.after a knocking noise was heard coming from the front vehicle was placed on diagnostic machine, but the problem could not be duplicated forstalling.however, mechanicdetermined that the left and right control arms needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

I own 2 dodge dakotas one 1997 and one 2001.i have not replaced the ball joints, but they are making poping and cracking noises. The 2001 only has 24000 miles on it.when making a hard turn both dakotas seem to wobble like somthing is loose.i have not had any accidents yet but somthing is wrong.also the front tires have warn uneven on both trucks.front end alignment was almost impossable on the 2001 model.

While traveling 25 mph pulling inside of a parking lot, the right side wheel assembly broke off.while making a turn into a parking lot, the complete right side front wheel assembly upper arm, axles, and all other components of the four wheel drive assembly had fallen off, and caused the brake line to break off.chrysler accepted no responsibility.the main factor was failure of the upper ball joint which was a sealed unit. *scc

Dealership was not performing the upper ball joint wear recall04v596000 repairs within a reasonable time. The next available appointment date is april 5th 2005.......the safety recall states that consumer can loose control of vehicle and crash. He is afraid to drive it, especially on long trips. Dodg ehas not helped consumer.

Recall campaign 04v596000 was issued. Consumer stated the upper ball joints wore out prematurely. However, this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin.

Defective ball joints on 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.

I had to have the driver side upper ball joint replaced on my 2001 dodge dakota. Now i believe the passenger side must be replaced.

Upper and lower ball joints malfunctioned.

Upper ball joint and left right tie rod end failure.*ph*la

Dt:the contactreceived nhtsarecall campaign 04v596000concerningthe upper ball joints.theyhad previously been repaired, as well as the lower ball joints.when contacted the manufacturer to be reimbursed, they would not reimburse him for the lower ball joints.the contactstatedwhen the upper ball joints wore out the lower ball jointswore out as well.

While driving passenger's front tire separated from vehicle without warning.dealer diagnosed cause as defective upper ball joint.

My husband and i own a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab, for about 2 1/2 years we are having problems with the front end. Now a recall on the ball joints has come in and dodge will not even look at our vehicle until the recalls go in the mail. I have brought to their attention how many times i have calledwith this complaint, i am scared something is going to happen to me and my family but dodge just tells me to stop driving the vehicle. How can i do that when it is my only one and i cant get to work or my kids to school..please help in this.my husband can give more info if needed please call him at 707-689-2333 if you need more info.

At any speed whenvehicle hits a bump a rattling sound is heard in the front end. Dealer examined the vehicle and did not find a problem with the suspension.

Front upper ball joints on both sides are worn out before 38,612 miles (mileage at time i am sending this email).took dakota dealer (rainier dodge, olympia, washington) last monday, october 20, 2003, and was told that it was safe to drive and would only take a few days to get new parts.they still don't have the parts to fix it and we just saw a news report (on durangos that also mentioned dakotas being worse) showing how dangerous it is to drive a vehicle with bad upper ball joints (broke off and wheel and all went across 4 lanes of traffic).on their word that it was safe to drive, we took an out of town trip this weekend.i thank god that we made the trip safely!when is a recall going to be made on both the dakota and durango?our dodge dealer seems to be dragging their feet getting the parts to fix ours, and i am afraid to drive my dakota until it is repaired.people need to know how dangerous this condition is and dodge needs to accept the responsibility to correct the problem asap!*la

I have 80000 miles on my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab and i have already changed tires and now i need to changemy upper ball joints.is it really true that you can not change just the joints buit you have to change the upper control arm also with the new joints?

Premature ball joint damage @ 32,000 mileshad the ball joint replaced before any damage could be done.... Thats to the news report on other dodge dakota ball joint failuers.

The consumer was asked to call back within a week because the parts were still unavailable. When the consumer called back, the dealer told him that they again did not have parts and they would contact him when they did.

Squeaking noises heard eminating from front suspension at 35000 miles, unable to lubricate suspension because components lack service/grease fittings. During follow-up inspection and tire rotation, identified premature wear to right side upper ball joint causing misalignment, unusual wear to front tires and wear to left wheel bearing.dealer replaced left wheel bearing and right side upper ball joint at 37336 miles. Dealer also recommended the replacement of most of the other suspension components before they failed. Dodge was helpful in picking up the cost of failed parts, not recommended repairs. My cost $100.00, for going over the warrantee milage and not being able to maintain a maintenance free system. Plus, i get to pay for a re-alignment after the current repairs and most likely the cost of any other premature failure of these maintenance free parts in the near future.

Ball joints on 2001 dakota need replacement at 60,000 miles.caused uneven tire wear, some difficulty with vehicle tracking.will replace old parts, and keep parts available.

Ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakata quad cab 4x4 needs replacing after 50000 miles.

Left/driver side ball joint replacement.the front was making a squeaking noise. The ball joint was found to be bad with only 34000 miles on truck.

Recall 04v596000 concerningball joint wear: consumer received this recall notice,and contacted his local dealer, who informed the consumer that no parts would be available until march 2005.

Front upper ball joint failure on 2001 dosge dakota with 43,980 miles on odometer.

While making a left turn from a complete stop front left ball joints failed, causing the front left tire to detach from the vehicle.*mr

I have seen several reports of the us government asking daimlerchrysler to recall 2000-2004 dodge durangos and dakotas, 4 wheel drive. The 2 wheel drive dakotas have the exact same ball joint and failure! will these also be included in the recall? mine have yet to fail but make a horrible popping/rubbing noise when i make turns at a slow speed. This is a 2001 dodge dakota 2 wheel drive with 50,000 miles.

Failure of upper ball joint/socket assembly.

Upper ball joint failed on the wheel assembly on the passenger side; entire wheel assembly fell off the dodge dakota truck. Fortunately my wife was only driving at about 5 to 10 mph when it happened. No one was injured. My wife had just been on the pa turnpike 30 minutes earlier she would have been killed if the upper ball joint had failed when she was on the turnpike. 2 001 dodge dakota 4-wheel drive truck, v8 engine.dealer can fix the wheel assembly, we have yet to get the bill, the truck is still in the shop.

2001 dakota club cab ball joints worn completely out at 59k miles. 1 joint had 7/8 of up and down movement, almost completely out of socket. All miles hwy miles.several other problems since new also. Very poorly built. Will never purchase another chrysler product, never.

No parts for recall#04596000 ball joints. Eddie dodge 803-359-2501. Please provide more information.

Own 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.notice the same problem has been identified with front steering ball joint having problems.our truck is suffering same problem with load popping noise when we make a hard left hand turn.has happened numerous times for past 9 months...but now getting more frequent.

The consumer was concerned with the upper ball joints incidents and how to "fix" the problem.*ph *sc

At 53000 the upper ball joints on my 2001 dalota quad cab needed to be replaced.the fact i caught this defect early i'm certain prevented an accident.perhaps even a fatality.dodge engineering seems to be somewhat faulty in this case compunded by the fact that i'm not alone with this problem.

Both upper ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota are displaying characteristics of excessive wear.grease is leaking out around the ball joints and a popping sound comes from the front left of the vehicle under hard braking.it also "pops" when i turn all the way to the right.the ball joints are not fitted with grease fittings, so i cannot lubricate them myself.

The upper and lower ball joints both went out and had to be replaced.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota with the left side upper ball joint wore out.i have only 36400 miles on the truck and saw a news report on tv about the ball joints and inspected my truck and to my shock sure enough i jacked the tire up and it has lots of play. So much play im afraid to drive it.if i would have not seen this news report i could have been killed if this came apart.so now i have to figure out how to get it to the dealer to see if they can fix it.i am scared to drive my truck like this.i then did some more investigating on the internet and to my supprise this has been going on for years.you would think dodge would have noticed this by now.the thing that scares me is that my 2 year old son has ridden in the truck with me a lot.if those ball joints would have failed going down the road at 55 mph what would have happened to us.something needs to be done before people start getting hurt.

While traveling at approximately 55 mph right upper ball joint seperated from the vehicle causing driver to lose control of the vehicle. The vehicle swerved wildly into oncoming traffic, due to right front tire being on its side under the vehicle. Vehicle was finally brought under control and to the shoulder of the road.

My wife and i own a 2001 dodge dakota and a 2003 dodge durango. Ever since i bought my dakota new there have been problems with popping noises from the front end. After seeing the recent news story about bad upper ball joints i am convinced this is the problem. Now i am worried we will have the same problem with our durango, and my dakota is no longer under warranty. I think there should be a recall from the sounds of this problem, and after doing some more research on my own.

2001 dodge dakota ball joint failure.took to dealer twice before warranty expired complaining of noise from front end.they told me all was fine and not to worrk as it was "normal". Two months later and 47,000 on odometer (warranty expired) entire right front wheel fell off while turning in parking lot.dealer wanted me to pay for repair.i called daimler chrysler several times and complained to no avail.in the end, the dealer found that the other side of the dakota was worn as well and that they wanted to replace the ball joints there as well.after a month of fighting and complaining, i finally got my truck back (with a complete new front end).repairs cost of $3100 of which i had to pay about $700.00 as a "good will".now that i have had my truck and 3000 miles later, the front end is starting to make noise again.this is a defect and dodge should be responsible!ironically, from what i saw on the news, the durango has the same problems.my wife drives a '99 durango and is now nervous, as you can imagine.

On april 16, 2004 i was driving my 2001 dodge dakota "sport" 4x4, at approximately 15-20 mph when it appeared my had "fallen off", but was still somehow attached to the vehicle.the wheel collapsed inside the wheel well with the top of the wheel towards the engine.the brake line was ripped out and i lost control of the vehicle and had no brake power.the vehicle slid to the side of the road and eventually stopped.the result was the upper ball joint separated in the front right tire causing the suspension to collapse, the right front wheel falling off, the brake line being ripped out and losing braking ability, and lost control of the vehicle.to correct the failure, the truck had to be towed to a repair shop, replaced the upper front right ball joint, brake line work, and the cost of labor.the towing cost $45, the ball joint cost $56.80, and the labor cost $75 for a total of $187.41.

Upper ball joints worn to the point of breakage

Front endfelt loose and the steering wheel shook.vehicle was inspected by a dealer, whodetermined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out and must be replaced.

While pulling out of a driveway the front driver side tire separated from the vehicle.as a result the front end collapsed. The dealer stated that upper ball joint failed.

Near crash due to faulty ball joints on a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4.

My front passenger side tire fell off my 2001 dodge dakota. This was due to a faulty ball joint. As a result, the brake line and axle also needed replacing. I notified the dealership and dodge. I was told there is nothing they could do, because the vehicle was no longer under warranty, nor was it recalled.

Early failure of vehicle ball joints.vehicle has 51000 miles on it, and ball joints are failing.

When driving over bumps in the road a rattling noise was heard.consumer found the upper ball joints were worn out and loose.

Re: dodge recall:i own a 2001 dodge dakota, it feels like the wheels wobble.

Left wheel started to make noise when turning to the left or right.took it to the dodge dealer and was charged $747.00 to replace "failed ball joints"my vin number is included in the range covered aby the recent dodge recall - but they say it only applies to 4 wheel drive,,,,regardless these ball joints were replaced as failures.

While driving 35 mph consumer heard a knocking sound coming from the front. Consumer had the vehicle serviced, and was informed that the ball joints neededto be replaced.

This complaint is about the fact that only the 4x4 dodge dakotas have been recalled about the ball joints. The fact is that they all use the same ball joints and well how do we know that the 4x2 are not going to go. What are you going to wait until someone get hurt before they recall the 4x2? i don't think that is right that they only recall the 4x4 they should recall all the dakotas and durangos of those years. I am not one for that i buy a truck and the manufacture has don't wrong by giving faulty parts and i would have to suffer the consequence. That just is not right if they already know that they have faulty parts on the trucks. So this is a complaint that they should recall all the dakotas if not all then also the 4x2.. There was no incident as of december 11, 2004 but the complaint required that i put a date in but there was no incident. This is just a complaint.

Took my 2001 dodge dakota to get alignment at local dodge dealer and was told upper ball joints were worn excessively and needed to be replaced.the truck only has 45000 miles on it, this if you ask me is unacceptable. Also the truck was in the dealer 2 times before this because of a noise in the front end, and they could never find anything wrong, and i believe this could be related. *ph

I have a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 and had the passenger side upper ball joint fail (luckly i was having my mechanic change the oil) when he said that the upper ball joint simply fell out. I think that dodge should have made owners aware of this problem rather than cause injuries to consumers. Also why is it that you cannot purchase a replacement ball joint from dodge (you must purchase the whole upper control arm assembly?)

Vehicle has aclucking noise in the front suspension when making a turn. This is caused bythe ball joints wearing out, and needing replacement.

Ball joints make loud metallic noise, wear tires quickly, requiring excessive alignment/balancing.

Upper balljoints failed. As a result, front wheelswobbled while driving.

Upper and lower ball joints defective and worn after 60,000 miles.ball joints replaced by 3rd party autoshop for less than 1/3 of quoted price from dealer.

The control arm and upper ball joints, when is the recall going to happen?? my truck is really really bad. The front end alignment i got is no good and my new tires are being eaten up by this. I need my truck for work and this is so dangerous to drive in this condition.

Since the beginning of januarydealerhad no parts for defect. Nhtsa recallcampaign04v596000 concerningupper ball joints.

Dt*: the contact stated there were problems with the ball joints. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic shop for repair on the upper front right ball joints.a recall letter was received pertaining to the ball joints and the vehicle was taken to the dealer.the dealer repaired the upper front left ball joints under the recall and informed the contact to send the manufacturer copies of the prior repair work performed on the ball joints.after sending the manufacturer a letter with invoice, a letter was received from the manufacturer denying reimbursement for the costs of the previous repairs.

The upper ball joints wore out prematurely. The consumer had to replace the part within four months. Dealer stated there wasno grease fitting in the ball joints and the joints became dry.please provide additional information.

While driving consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from theball joints.the dealership/mechanic informed the consumer that theupper front ball joints were worn out.*ph

Upper right ball joint failure.

I am very concerned with the national news report regarding the upper ball joints severing off the vehicle without warning. I have very recently as of 11/25/03 had the sway bar bushings replaced. I had an annoying problem with the front end squeaking very loudly. Replacing the bushings has alleviated that problem for now. I have little or no confidencein the vehicle at this time a safety issue of this magnitude should not be taken lightly, ultimately people's lives are at stake and the manufacturer should take action immediately. Thank you.*la

My pick-up passed virginia state vehicle safety inspection on 28 of may 2004.on june 9, i was driving home on a bumpy road and the upper right ball joint separated.*la

Noticeablegrinding and stress sound especially when making a sharp turn over an uneven surface, such as turning into driveway while traversing a shallow curb. While getting vehicle inspected, i was informed that my upper ball joint was in need of replacement before total failure. This seems rather a premature failure of such a part seeing as how the truck is a 2001 with then around 55,000 miles on it.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that he previously had repairs performed on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension, front control arm, upper ball joint). He was experiencing an abnormally loud squeaking and clanking sound while he was driving various speeds. The contact stated that the identical failure recurred after the recall repairs were made. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.

Upper balljoint defective 35000 miles chrysler would not replace. This found when a alignment performed. I replaced both balljoints. I have all bills and defective parts.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota 2x4 with 38,000 miles.both upper ball joints are bad.this is the same ball joint that is in the durango.i work at a small family owned tire store.i have replaced many, many, many sets of dodge durango/dakota upper ball joints over the last year.90% of them go bad before the vehicle reaches 100,000 miles.i have been disappointing several times over the last few weeks with chrysler's customer service.all distributors are back ordered on the parts so i can not even get the parts to repair my own dakota. I have heard through our parts distributors that there is an investigation underway.these ball joints are not safe!they develop extensive play in the socket part of the joint in a short period of time.the only saving grace is that they usually start to make a lot of noise (a popping or squeaking sound when the suspension flexes) before they fall out.the sound usually scares people into have it checked.i believe this is the only reason that they have not had more fall apart and cause a wreak.wes campbell.*la

Annual vehicle inspection of my 2001 dodge dakota sport 2wd verhicle (54,000 miles), performed on 03/05/05, necessitated the replacement of detatched ball joint.

While driving between 25 and 30 mph, consumerheard noise coming throughthe front end.dealership replaceddriver side upper and lower ball joints.atconsumer'sexpense.

1.clunking noise coming from the front end of my truck.2.upper ball joing wear at a dangerous level.3.i had to have the parts replaced, and i still have the old part.this part was recalled under the 4x4 vehicles, and mine is 2wd so i had to pay for repairs.i believe my safety was at risk, and it had nothing to do with the fact my vehicle was not a 4wd.

Upper ball joints on 2001 dodge dakotaboth balljoints filledat around 100,000 mi. Of highway driing.

Upper ball jointswore out. Dealer stated the parts were on back order and not available.

2001 dodge dakota quad cab. Loud groaning noise from front end when making hard left turn over bump (e.g., driveway apron) at slow speed.fear it may be a ball-joint problem. Will be inspected at next service.22k000 miles on vehicle.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 and had the passenger side upper ball joint fail (luckly i was pulling into a gas station at the time).why is it that you cannot purchase a replacement ball joint from dodge (you must purchase the whole upper control arm assembly?)

Premature ball joint failure.

Upper ball jointswere replaced. Recently, the upper ball joints for this vehicle were recalled ,and the owner contacted the dealership. Again had the ball joints replaced, but they did not do an alignment. Currently, the tire is pulling to the left, and the dealership will not make any adjustments.

While driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the upper ball joints.dealership repaired the problem four times, but problem recurred.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota and my ball joints are abnormally worn and i'm going to have to replace them here soon.i know about the problem with the ball joints not being lubed and i'm asking that you guys push daimler/chrysler into recalling the dodge dakota 2001 with the defective ball joints.i know i'm not the only one, this problem has been noted with dodge durangos but the dakotas use the same ball joints.recall please.i don't want my wheels to fall off because of the ball joints.recall.urge daimler/chrysler please, protect us the consumer.2001 dodge dakota cabplus35000 miles4x4thank you.

Upper ball joints wore out prematurely. *mr

Faulty ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.

Bad ball joint failure.

The dealership is refusing to perform the upper ball joint wear recall 04v596000 because the consumer didn't purchase the vehicle from them.

Dodge dakotafailure of front ball joints, replaced ball joint.

While driving through a parking lot and making a left hand turn the right upper ball joint disengaged. Vehicle was moving about 5 mph at time of incident.

Upper and lower ball went bad after only 40,000 miles.

While driving 40 mph, the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front.suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the front right upperball joint needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Upper ball joints worn out.only 53435 miles and front end shakes, pops and wobbles.

Both upper ball joints went bad at about 40,000 miles.everyone i talked to said that was much too early.had to replace both upper control arms.also made for early tire replacement because of wear.dodge should really have a recall on these items.alot of dakota owners have gone through the same problem.

Pe 03-032 , front susp. Upper ball joint:the vehicle was taken in for an oil change and the consumer found that the upper ball joints were worn. The vehicle's rotors were also warped.

Ball joints.my 2001 dakota quad cab was only one year old when my ball joints started squeeking.now two years old and they are completely rusted and worn.

Passenger side front endball joint failure.ball joint replaced by local dodge dealer.

While driving 55 mph, a clanking noise was heard coming front both sides of the vehicle.the driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. Themechanicdetermined the passenger side upper ball joint needed replacing due to worn out parts.the sway bar squeaked.the broken seal caused the ball joints to dry. *sc

While driving 10 mph upper ball joint failed. As a result, the front passenger side tire separated from the vehicle.

I have been told that i need to have the ball joints replaced on my 01 dakota. The dealer states that failure to do so will result in the wheels falling off at any time.

The upper ball joints have become loose, causingfront end to produce a loud thumping noise. *mr

2001 dodge dakota front wheel fell off, which caused damage to front end of vehicle.the consumer wondered if the wheel falling off could have been the result of the upper ball joints being defective.

While driving there would be heavy vibration in the steering wheel. Dealership/mechanic informed consumer thatfront ball joints were wearing out.

2001 dodge dakota pick up ball joinst wore out at 54000 miles, had 1998 dakota also bought new , all ball joints wore out at 40000miles, seems to be a problem chrysler hasnt fixedfor several years.

Recently the ball joints were recalled for dodge dakotas/durangos 2000-2003, but only for 4 wheel drive.my 2001, dodge dakota needs new ball joints.it also uses the same bal joint as the 4 wheel drive.ifthere's are bad, why isn't mine?

Upper ball joint failure on 2001 dodge dakota quad cab.

Upper and lower ball joints.

While driving consumer hearda squeaking noisecoming from the front of the vehicle.the front left upper ball joint was replaced by an independent mechanic.

While driving at any speeddriver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably.vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection,but cause had not been determined at this time.

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Both upper and lower ball joints prematurely wore out.

Want to check to see how many complaints about the airbag clock spring on a 2001 dodge dakota. Also want to no more about the ball joint on the same truck and what cause the problem and roughly how many miles on these vehicle before this occurs. Thanks.

2001 dodge dakota has never held it's alighnment since it was bought brand new.when we heard the report on cbs news about ball joint problems on this type of vehicle, and checked in internet about same problem we became very alarmed.i took the truck in again to see what was wrong with it and had them check the ball joints just in case.they said it has problem, and we are not the only customers with this problem on this year or type of truck.the dealer can not get the ball joints in because they are on back order, too much demand.there is not a recall as of yet.this truck has had a problem since we bought it that keeps it from holding an alighnment.there are other cases of problems with this type of truck, and durangos (use the same ball joint).the company does not want to face the problem.i believe that an investagation should be done on these trucks before someone is hurt or killed.i also believe that many cases of the problem were not reported, they were probley just fixed or traded off.i am useing the most recent date only to be able to preceed.

I purchased my 2001 dakota on 11/13/2000.by april 2001 i heard popping and creaking noise from the front end.took it to the dealer and they said the hub was loose and re-torqued the bolt.then about 6 to 9 months later i heard the same noise again.took it back to the dealer and they said that it was the steer stop.they told me nothing was wrong, just not to turn the wheels all the way to one direction or the other.at 25,000 i replaced the tires because they went bald on the outer edge, but had plenty of tread on the inner edge.on the news, i heard able the issues with the ball joints on dodge dakotas and durangos.upon researching the ball joint issue, i found that failure of the ball joints can lead to popping and creaking noises in the suspension, and premature tire wear.i also learned that there were a couple instances where the wheel actually separated from the vehicle.on 11/13/2003, the factory warranty expired...leaving me on the extended warranty.the noise has since gotten louder, so on 1/19/2004 i took my vehicle back to the dealership to have the noise checked and to ensure that the vehicle is safe to drive.they informed me that the upper right ball joint is failing and needs to be replaced.my extended warranty will cover the repair, however will not cover the alignment that is required to make sure the vehicle is complety driveable and safe again.i feel that the dealer waited on the ball joint issue until the factory warranty expired.i also feel that there should be a recall on the ball joints for these vehicles.today, my dakota has 25,500 miles on it.ball joints are a safety issue, and should last ove 50,000 mile or more.

Front right ball joint for my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab extremly loose and broken.needed replacement.cost $200 for parts and labor.repair shop said he had the same problem with his '01 dakota and so are many others.

Upper ball joint on both right and left side are failing. Vehicle only has approximately 40000 miles on it. Just out of warranty.*la

Ball joints on 2001 dodge dakota quad cab have gone out.

My 2001 dodge dakota 2wd has 45,000 miles on it and already needs 3 ball joints replaced.

On saturday november 8 2003 i was going through a intersection at approx. 10 mph,i hit a small bump in the road and the next thing i know my tire is almost laying flat on the ground.i cannot believe a vehicle with 31,900 miles the upper ball joint would completely come appart.i cannot imagine if you were on the highway and this happened, dodge has to fix this problem.

Ball joint problem on 4x2 dodge dakota. Popping grating sound and lack of control in the upper ball joint assemblies. These use the same upper ball joint assy. As the 4x4 units that have been recalled. These cause the same problems and dangerous safety issues.

Local dodge dealer service dept informed me today that most likely ball joints on my 2001 dodge dakota probally need to be replaced.with less than 30000 miles this is unbelieveable. Jwk

The upper ball joint is making a clicking noise and causing the front left wheel to wobble, especially down hill at lower speeds. Consumer will inform the dealer.

I bought the truck new in 2001.i complained about clunking noises coming from the wheel area when i made turns.slow and usually at intersections.now it is more advanced and noisy on bumps.

While driving at about 50 mph right upper ball joint broke apart, causing the rim to pivot into what was remaining.it destroyed the rim and broke the brake line.luckily, no other traffic was close so no accident with another vehicle occured.the truck was hauled (wrecker) to the dealer and a new ball joint, rim, and brake line were installed.

Consumer states when the vehicle goes over a bump in the road, theres is a banging noise.took to dealer, and dealer is replacing the front upper ball joints.

Wheel and assembly came off while traveling on the highway. Cv joint, ball joints, brake removed.

When turning in either direction front end produced a cracking and squeaking noise.dealers statedupper ball joints broke.

I have a 2001 dodge dakoda quad cab pickupthat has only 91,233 miles on it that both upper ball joints are shot alredy.i am not sure what year the dodge people came out with the ball joints and upper control arms as being one piece and this might have something to do with the premature failures.my dayly travel is about 75 miles per day to work and home.the roads are asphalt and concrete construction.the road ways are in good working condition.i drive about 100 feet in my drive to get to the hard road and never get off the road other than to my carport.

Both upper ball joints are making noise, will need to be replaced. I only have 29000 miles on the truck.*la

Upper ball jointsfailed. As a result, the front wheels wobbled back and forth.

Upper ball joint failure on my dodge dakota, at 18500 miles.

Without warningvehicle lost control while driving 40 mph. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the front hub assembly needed to be replaced......

Right front lower shock bolt sheared off while driving, causing shock to break loose from lower control arm.

I have a 2001 dodge dakota pickup. Last year it started making a squeaky noise (like an old car creaking) in the front end. I have taken it into dealmaker dodge here in watertown, ny. The first time taking it in they stated that the noise was from loose bolts in the front end and that they just tightened them up. The noise progressively got worse. I took it in again and they told me that it was possibly the sway bars. Then the oct. 10, 2003 i was driving and when i hit a bump in the road, something popped in the front end, the front end dropped down and i lost steering of the truck. This was extremely frightening. I immediately drove the truck very slowly over to dealmaker dodge and they looked at it (never test drove it, just looked at it). They stated that they are not sure what happened but that maybe the sway bars gave way. Tim (service mgr) stated that they would need to order bushings and a part for the steering box and that until they came in the truck would be safe to drive. Unfortunately, i did not feel it was safe to drive - we parked the truck in our driveway until the parts came in. We asked why this happened to a fairly new truck and tim (service mgr) could not answer us, he did not know. We took the truck in once the parts arrived and had it worked on. When i went to pick it up, i asked tim (service mgr) what did they do to the truck (repairs)? he stated he did not know but that his warranty girl was out of the office and that they would mail me a copy of the paperwork. Upon receipt of this paperwork, it noted that both sway bar bushings were replaced as well as the coupling. The noise seems to be gone in the front end, however, when i go over bumps or rough road, it still makes a popping noise in the front end.after watching the cbs evening news tonight with regard the front end safety issues about dakotas, i am now very concerned about the safety of myself and the life of passengers while driving this vehicle.*la

Front wheel bearingsfailed at 50,000 miles.there was a whining noise while driving at low speeds.the vehicle was taken on a test drive and the noise could be heard from the left front bearing.the technician determined that there was play in the left front wheel bearing.the hub and bearing were replaced.four months later there was a humming noise when turning left.the technician found play in the right front wheel bearing.the technician replaced the right front wheel bearing.

While driving on a side road through a neighborhood, the front driver-side tire, wheel, brake, and rotor arm fell off my car.i believe the bearing failed and disconnected itself from the axel.

Found out that my front wheel bearings are both going out.this vehicle only has 42,000 miles.

Consumer called complaining about having problems with the front driver side tire. Also stated that while driving the vehicle the whole tire came off. Dealer was contacted and stated that the wheel bearing was broken . Ts

While makingleft or right turns consumer heard a popping noise. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by a technician, whodetermined that the front axlewas defective, but failed to fix it until it would be recalled. A few months later, while driving 60 mph consumer heard a popping sound again. Vehicle slid sideways and crashed into a tree.vehicle was totaled.

The rear left axle failed.

While drivingaround 50 mph loud noise came from left rear wheel. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated no fluid was in back of truck.

Consumer heard a loud bang from under the vehicle, after loading the back of the vehicle consumer examined the under side of the vehicle ,and noticed nothing waswrong.after a second examination of the vehicle consumer found that the rearspringbroke in half. Dealer examined the problem, but will not repair it for free.

All four tires original equipment are cracking at the bead.cracks are several inches long.goodyear dealer says "heat cracking" and will replace at prorated value.if these tires were recalled per your website, i was never notified.information is for paper trail.

Defective power train and the goodyear tires.

Tire with 7000 miles blew out and shreaded. 65 degree driving at 55mph.(tiresize: p255/65r16)

The right rear tire experienced a blowout while traveling highway speed of 70 mph with only the driver in a 2001, dodge, dakota, original equipment, tire size 265/70r16, dot#4872wdwr4700, manufactured in canda. Goodyear was notified but did not want to pay the cost for the tires.*yd

Two weeks from this date i was driving down the road and had a blowout on the drivers side rear tire. Took tire to good year dealer they said it was a tire defect and they would only pro-rate the tire. Two days ago from today the passenger side rear tire is now cracking. Good year dealer said it was another defective tire and that it is a problem with good year tires on these size and models. Need a safety recall on these tires and free replacement before someone dies. The tires are crackeing and spliting along the base on the rim. Crack is about 8" - 12" long.

The vehicle was parked outiside and the consumer noticed that the front drivers side tire side thread separated from the wheel.all four tires and including the spare was replace. The tire was a goodyear wrangler st/p21575r15 please provide additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Was filling vehicle with fuel and checked the tires noticed split about 1 inch from rim on all tires. Contacted tire manufacturer,andwas urged to take vehicle to tire retailer. Retailer indicated tires worn over 40% andwould charge on prorated basis for replacements.goodyear, wrangler st,p215/75r15, with 10,625.

Upper ball joints worn to the point of breakage

Tires are seperating around the bead area.dt

Right rear tire locked up,hard to steer.

Sidewall separation at bead of tire!!!.(tiresize: 215/75r15)

Sidewalls have split on all four tires which came new with the truck, two were so bad you could see the inner sidewall. The garage failed the truck on inspection, said the tires were a safety hazard. I did not misuse these tires no 4-wheeling, no heavy loads, no constant long distance travel; work was 10 miles one way.my mother spent a great deal of time on the phone with goodyear and sullivan tire (the name goodyear gave us as their authorized dealer). There was no satisfaction because goodyear and sullivan insisted they could only pro-rate the tread on a replacement.the tread was not the problem!!! all four tires should have been replaced free of charge because they were a safety hazard.my mother paid $431.71 for four new tires, which is less than $100 under the price sullivan would have charged for four new tires.the tires should have been free of charge! i see from the complaints already submitted that this is an on going problem with these tires. Goodyear insisted they had received no other complaints on this tire. They obviously lied.dt

Brake line corroded and leaked

Takata recall exhaust manifold gasket fail over time and allowing more fumes and engine noise door pins none replaceible and wear out over time cause door damage

Primer becoming visible through paint on roof of truck.*nlm

On december 19, i was getting my tires rotated on my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 2wd at my local mechanic.having heard about the ball joint issue the night before on the news, i had him check my ball joints to see if they were any good.he said "don't take any left turns!"i immediately called my dealer because i only have 35,000 miles on the truck.on tuesday december 23, 2003, my local dodge dealership replaced the upper right ball joint.

Control timer moduledoor lock on and off all by itself, wipers turn on and off ect.

Intermittently vehicle will accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly without warning. Dealer has inspectedvehicle on several occasions. However,problem could not be duplicatedor corrected. Please provide additional information.

When the cruise control is being used,my 2001 dakota qc will surge.the tachometer will jump a little and the vehicle will jerk slightly. The pickup has been in the shop for 6 weeks with no answers!

Vehicle suddenly accelerates when it is in idle. Dealer has been contacted. Ak vehicle has been at dealer sevearl times, however the problem has not been corrected.

When slowed to near stop as when parking, vehicle suddenlyaccelerates as ifaccelerator has been heavily depressed -- foot is on brake, not on accelerator. .does not occur every stop.no warning when vehicle suddenly accelerates. Last time this happened, vehicle accelerated when being parked,and almost ran through business store front.operator tried putting two feet on brake = no results...operator barely able to throw into nuetral to stop vehicle.massive damage to frame of truck.fortunately, no persons injured or real property damaged.concern is for future driving when vehicle is repaired.this seems very dangerous.

Cruise control failed to de-activate when brake was applied.brake was stepped and released 3 times, cruise control still failed to de-activate.was able to finally get cruise control to deactivate after pushing in both clutch and brake at same time.cruise takes 3-5 seconds to deactivate when just clutch is pushed in.truck was taken to dealer twice for this problem, they couldn't find anything wrong.onboard computer not showing any problems. I have had cruise control in other cars, this is not the way it it supposed to work.

The throttle sensor failed to return to normal when it was released. *mr

When cruise control in activated vehicle will continue to accelerate.

The vehicle sometimes would not go into gear, dealer stated the problem was with the linkage cable.

Although the cruise control was set the vehicle would speed up to another speed.*nlm

Vehicle suddenly accelerates when it is in idle. Dealer has been contacted. Ak vehicle has been at dealer sevearl times, however the problem has not been corrected.

The vehicle was leaking antifreeze.the window had fallen on the consumer foot.scc

No air flows through vents from outside vehicle.you can tell because, when driving with windows up, no air comes inside with dial set for vent.blower moves air around, but won't bring air in.took to dealer, they said it's normal since they drove another new vehicle and it does the same.possible hazard because of potential carbon monoxide buildup in unvented vehicle?

The problem that i have with this truck is the windows all fog/frost up including the front windshield.the defroster/heater is not sufficiant enough to clear the windows.i have brought this to the attention of the dealership several times and have requested the cancelation of my contract with them.i feel that it is very unsafe to travel this way but have had to several times.if i roll the windows down it will clear the fog off but does not clear the frost but as soon as i roll the window back up they fog/frost up again.

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact was driving approximately 30 mph with the heater in activation and suddenly the heater failed to operate. In addition, there was a strong burning odor and smoke emitting into of the vehicle. The contact was able to continue driving and the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who advised that the heater blower relay wires melted. The failure caused permanent damage to the heater blower relay. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 187,000.

My 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 was purchased in september 2004 with 54,000 miles on it. Right before christmas 2004 the heater core went out.i would have had to pay $900 for this repair but i talked the dealership into giving me "shop rate" of $500.less than 10,000 miles later the heater core again needed replaced.the part was under chrysler warranty, but the labor was not.again the dealership worked with me and they took care of the cost of labor.now at 80,000 miles the heater core again is needing replaced.

Dodge dakota heater core defective for the 3rd time. Leaking anti-freeze on the interior of vehicle. The first time it happened, the windshield fogged up so bad i almost got into an accident on the interstate. Had to roll down window and stick head out to avoid traffic. The second time it went out was during a vacation to connecticut. Same exact situation as the first time. Happened in newburgh, new york. This third time it happened in front of the dodge dealership. It is going in on monday for replacement. The first 2 times it was covered, but this time i am afraid i am going to have to pay 500-1000 to fix it. How can let this keep happening. It is a known defect. Hundreds of others are in the same shoes i am in. One guy is on his 4th heater core with only 9,000 miles on the truck. I bought that truck in good faith, and i feel they should fix the problem the first time in good faith. Not the 3rd, 4th or more. Please help.

Noticed antifreeze smell coming out of heater vents and steam fogging up windshield and side windows, this is the third failure of heater system.was told by service mgr that cooling system was conducting electrical charge. Dealer had grounded cooling system after second failure but after 5 months heater core failed again. Called chrysler consumer relations and filed a complaint case # 11323644 talked with dealer on 07 june 03 chrysler is sending field rep out to look at truck was told they don't want to buy back truck due to mileage.

Heater core failure.truck has 44,000 miles on it and the heater core failed.coolant was sprayed throughout entire vehicle.visibility was reduced to zero.

The consumer has replaced the heater core in his 2001 dodge dakota five times.when the consumer received his vehicle back, he found the repair to be insufficient.the consumer discovered that the dealer created other problems on the vehicle.

Heater core leaks hot (200f+)engine anti- freeze on drivers foot while driving. Mine has failed three times in 34,00 miles. If my wife had been driving with sandal's it would have scalded her foot and may have caused her to loose control of truck!!!!!!!!!additionally, the window fogged up to the point of complete loss of ability to see forward, had to open side window to pull over and clean fogging off windshield.

In coldweather conditionsside windows become fogged and frosted which impairsdriver's vision.

The front left power window stopped working. Found out it was the window regulator, which can not be replace for approx 1 month due to the part is on back order. Every place i have called, has had at least 3 complaints of this failure, which i believe is a manufacturing defect, if all at once they are all breaking in this truck. I read through your complaints on this website, and noticed there were some with the same problem. Would like to know if the manufacture plans on a recall of this part.

2001 dodge dakota slta plastic part on the driver side power window regulator broke and had to replace the regulator and motor as one part.3 months later the driver side rear window has the same problem.in reasearching this, many people have had the same experience with this regulator.

Dt*:the contact stated the power windows are inoperable.the dealership and manufacturer were alerted but no repairs have beenmade.updated 3/28/2006 -

The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota.after the vehicle had been parked for four months, the rearview mirror fell from the windshield.the contact noticed a crack that spread all the way down the windshield.she purchased adhesive and replaced the rearview mirror; however, the windshield was still cracked.the current and failure mileages were 101,300.

Consumer states that at speeds 70 mph and above, the rear view mirror vibrates to the point that the vehicle from behind can barely be seen, this is an ongoing problem.

When the rear door was closed, the windshield cracked.

The windshield wipers on my dodge 2001 quad cab hits on the hood as the wipers go back and forth motion. This is leaving a wear mark in the metal on the hood from where it continously hits. I informed my dealer where i bought the vechicle and they laughed at me. The problem is still taking place since i bought the vechile in 2001.

Taken to dealership several times,but they find no problems.also rate of speed has been up to 55 miles when not working. No safety defect listed.

2001 dodge dakota front wheel fell off, which caused damage to front end of vehicle.the consumer wondered if the wheel falling off could have been the result of the upper ball joints being defective.

Wheel sheared off completely from the hub while driving.*mrno one was able to offer any explanation as to how the wheel could have separated from the hub. Consumer felt chrysler should have covered the $398.41 repair bill.*ph

While drivinglugs: nuts onfront driver's side tire came offwhich causedtire to separate from axle.please give any further details.

A loud noise while driving 70 mph. Consumernoticedsix lugs: nuts had broken off. Also, brake drums had broken off, lying on side of wheel. Please provide further information.

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