Table 1 shows five common suspension related problems of the 1996 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the front suspension (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the front suspension upper ball joint (one problem).
The bushings on the vehicle was loose. Read details...
The consumer took the vehicle to a tire shop to have the tires rotated and to get a front end alignment. The technician determined that the upper ball joints were wearing prematurely. Read details...
Weld splitting at right lower control arm. Dealer said not under warranty even though the weld should be the strongest part. I was aslo told they had seen one or two other trucks with this problem. This also caused right front brake pad/rotor to freeze up as in metal to metal with no warning Read details...