11 problems related to rear suspension have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
According to reports on the internet, daimlerchrysler has issued a letter reneging on the towing capacity advertised for the Dodge Dakota r/t \v8 from 6,400 lbs to 2,000 lbs. This reduction announcement letter has not been sent to me or many other new vehicle owners, however I have seen and have a copy of the letter provided to me by others.
Towing capacity lowered to 2000 pounds without notice to customers.
Towing capacity downgraded from 6400 to 2000 lbs. No contact from Chrysler.
Towing issue.
When purchased new this vehicle, Dakota r/t, was clearly advertised as having a towing capacity of 6400 lbs. Daimlerchrysler now announcing a downgrade of that to 2000 lbs. . I have not been contacted by daimlerchrysler of this fact the only reason I know of this is from other dokota r/t oweners. Daimlerchrysler will not state why they are reducing this. I think this must be a real saftey hazzard. I did receivie an e-mail that a nother r/t owner lost control while towing and hade a minor wreck. Being that daimlerchrysler has not contacted all r/t this must mean that others are towing more than 2000 lbs. I have towed neer to 2000 lbs before I found out. (not from daimlerchrysler) they need to the stand up and let all of us know before somebody gets hurt or killed.
I bought a Dodge Dakota rt in March of this year. After owning the truck for approximatly 3 months I was made aware of a reduction in towing capacity from 6400 pounds to only 2000 pounds. I called daimler Chrysler a number of times and was told that only trucks built after febuary 1st were eligible for a buyback, my truck was built febuary 6. The representitive I spoke with from Chrysler told me that I should have had a yellow card placed in my owners manual stating the reduction. I brought the manual to the dealer and had the service manager look through my manual, and he too did not see the yellow card. I was never told of the reduction when I bought the truck and I was not on any mailing list from Chrysler to receive a letter stating the reduction.
Towing issue - truck was advertised and sold as having 6000# towing capacity. After delivery the owners manusl was modified to 2000# towing capacity. This causes a loss in the value of the as I paid for a feature that was not on the truck at time of delivery. I feel I was over charged for the truck and the truck has lost resale value.
The factory originaly approved the Dakota r/t for 6400 lbs towing capacity, and then suddenly reduced that to 2000 lbs, failing to notify many of the problem, not changing any advertisements, and not telling new buyers. . . . They refuse to disclose info on why they changed the rating, and do not have a fix for the problem.
Daimlerchrysler has arbitrarily reduced the rated towing capacity to 2000 lbs, although all the product literature for these vehicles states 6400 lbs towing capacity. They have not given a reason and refuse to warranty claims for failures due to towing more than 2000 lbs. ( dot number: tire size: 265/55hr17 ).
Dodge Dakota r/t's were originally said to be at 6400lbs towing capacity properly equipped. It has been downgraded to 2000 lbs max after I bought the vehicle.
When purchased new this vehicle, Dakota r/t, was clearly advertised as having a towing capacity of 6400 lbs. Daimlerchrysler now announcing a downgrade of that rating to 2000 lbs, retroactive to all 1999 and 1998 models including those already sold and titled. Failure to comply will void warranty.