Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems of the 1999 Dodge Dakota

I got the '99 Dakota about 7 months ago and liked it drove pretty good even through the week when it was all single digits no problem. Then once it started to warm up into the mid to high teens and up to then 60s and 70 it would shake at least twice a week. It always seemed to start at about 45 then once the engine warmed up it would stop. That stopped now that its in the 80s and 90s. Now I barely have power steering and looking at it, it seems to be the intermediate steering column shaft which looking at all the complaints I'm surprised you haven't looked into it for it to be recalled by now along with the tie rods, ball joints, etc. These things seem to be falling apart at the front. I just hope nobody dies before this is fixed.

1999 Dodge Dakota ball joint and tie rods. Ball joints are separating and tie rods are bad just like the recall for the 2000-2004 models why wasn't this extended to the 1999 model. I have 78000 miles on this truck that I bought in Aug 05.

99 Dodge Dakota steering felt loose and wandered at highway speeds, I took it in for a alignment, technician informed me upper and lower ball joints and 1 tie rod were worn past spec, had to be replaced. The truck only has 34000 miles on it!, is in mint shape, and never driven offroad. I understand Chrysler recalled 2000+ up Dakota/durango for ball joint problems, what about 97-99 models? same vehicle/ same problem. Can you say rip-off.

1999 Dodge Dakota has problems with ball joints and tie rods. The front end of the vehcile was loose and wobbling as a result.

1999 Dodge Dakota 4x4 (83,000): vehicle "wanders". Noisey front suspension. Local shop diagnosed as worn ball joints and tie rod ends.

The upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushings and now wheel bearings have been replaced on this vehicle. Every year when the emisson testing and safety inspection is done it seems there is a nother problem. How long before Dodge will have to own up and recall and repair these items at their expense not ours. This vehicle has only 72200 miles and has had both side done and now has to be done to the left sid again. This is a disgrace. Thanks for your assistance in this matter. How many problems does it take to have a recall initiated.

1999 Dodge Dakota with 64k miles experienced faulty inner and outer tie-rods which required replacement. It was fortunate that the problem occurred after moving from a public parking space as this would have been a real safety concern if it occurred while driving and could have caused a catastrophic outcome on the highway.

The contact stated the upper and lower ball joints along with the tie rod assembly wore out so badly that it almost caused an an accident. The dealership told him that it was not covered under the recall for the ball joints because his VIN was not included. The NHTSA recall 04v596000 was issued he had the ball joints replaced, and was seeking reimbursement, but because of his VIN not being included they would not reimburse. Updated 12/27/2005 -.

At 46,000 miles the ball joints failed. There was grinding in the right front side of the vehicle. Had to have the tie rods and wheel bearings replaced.

Upper and lower ball joint failure (multiple times) along with control arm and tie rod.

I had noticed the front tires cupping and brought it to a dealer for an alignment, there they told me it needed upper ball joints, lower ball joints, and a tie rod end. I then brought it back the dealer where I bought it and they told me the amount of "play" is acceptable according to Dodge measurements, however they did recommend to replace the tie rod end, which I had them do and had to bring it elsewhere for an alignment as they didn't have an alignment rack. I then brought it to a place they recommended close to where I live for the alignment, where I was told the upper ball joints were shot and they would not be able to align it. I then had the shop replace the upper ball joints with aftermarket parts that can be lubed and had a warranty along with an alignment. The truck is a '99 club cab v8 4x4 w/47500 miles.

Front tires were wearing unevenly. Vehicle was taken to the local repair shop to investigate the cause of uneven wear of the tires. Upon inspection of the tires dealership determined that the upper and lower ball joints/tie rods, and drag link were worn out, and needed to be replaced.

Noise in front end of 1999 Dodge Dakota truck with only 51,000 miles on it . Ad to replace both lower ball joints and one tie rod end.

Because I heard of all the problems with front ends on these vehicles I have it checked every time I get my oil changed. With only 35,000 miles on my Dodge dokota sport I had theupper and lower ball joint replaced, the tie rod ends and last week the u-joint. Hard to believe there<s not been a recall on such a dangerous defect, guess not enuough injuries and deaths yet! please camplain if you've had these problems, something needs to be done.

Ball joints and tie rods are defective. This is very dangerous safety issue. My 1999 Dodge Dakota sport has 55,000 miles. Via internet and word of mouth I have been made aware of many other Dakotas with the same problem with much less miles.

I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota 4x4. At 50,000 I installed new tires and took my truck to a mechanic for a wheel alignment. I recently moved and the mechanic was new, but had good reports. He told me that he could not do the alignment because of bad ball joints and tie rod ends. I was outraged, thinking that he might be trying to rip me off. I told him at 50,000 miles I should not have to get new steering parts, but the mechanic said that he has replaced ball joints and tie rod parts on several Dakotas and durangos at that mileage. I told him to replace the parts and do the alignment. When I picked up my Dakota, he showed me the parts, they were bad. I have worked for two large agricultural machinery manufacturers and have seen them cut costs by installing cheap chinese parts. The cost to produce the product goes down and the consumer price of the product goes up increasing the margins and lining the pockets of mr. Ceo and other higher ups without a concern to the consumer. It happens everywhere. This on the other hand is serious involving cheap parts on the steering components on a highway vehicle. This is a safety concern and I pray that Dodge does not have blood on their hands if someone gets in an accident because of their neglegence. I have also had brake issues with my Dakota. The Dakota with the 5. 2 goes like a bat out of hell, but the handling components such as steering and brakes are less than to be desired.

Found excessive wear - upper and lower ball joints & inner tie rods. Replaced upper and lower ball joints & the inner tie rods.

Ball joint replacement. I am on my third set of ball joint on 1999 Dodge Dakota 4 by 4. With the 5. 2 liter v8. Last year at annual insection and again this year at annual inspection.

The ball joints in my 1999 Dodge Dakota, upper and lower both sides, are worn out and need to be replaced. The truck has 70,000 miles and should not need this approximately $1,000. 00 repair. The reason they wear out so fast is that there are not grease fittings, and the part can't be properly lubricated. The daimler Chrysler corporation representative I spoke to said I can't get any relief unless there is a recall. Please recall these parts.

During a routein tire rotation at my Chrysler dearer it was discovered that after only 44,529 miles the ball joints were ready to fail on my 1999 Dakota sport cc pickup. Before I left the dealer he replaced the upper and lower ball joints both sides and the left and right inner tie rod ends. I was lucky I went in for a tire rotation.

1999 Dodge Dakota 4wd 71500 miles. Notified by mechanic that I need both upper ball joints, both lower ball joints and both tie rod ends replaced. Took it in for unusual tire wear that has occurred since 40,000 miles. Mechanic was very familiar with this problem with Dakotas. Said he has seen many like it.

I have a 1999 Dodge Dakota club cab 4x4 that had 32,000 miles on it when the lower front tie rod went out while I was driving down the road. I had to get the inner and outer tie rods and lower ball joints replaced. The vehicle is out of warranty by time but not the mileage. With this incident, it's the mileage that puts the wear on this particular problem not time. I have notified Chrysler about the problem and that I wanted to be reimbursed for the cost of the repair. I was told no. The bottom line is that this particular problem shouldn't be happening at such a low mileage rate. I want Chrysler to stand behind their product, not line their pockets with unnecessary repair costs.

I own a 1999 Dodge Dakota sport 4x4 and I needed to have the ball joints (upper and lower) and tie rods replaced at 67,000 miles. I found out that they needed to be replaced because I was having brand new tires installed, and when new tires are installed I figured it would be good to get an alignment as well. The mechanice said he couldn't give the truck an alignment because the ball joints were too loose - and this is a very reputable mechanic here in town, so I knew I wasn't getting taken for a ride. So, for a cost of $1,052 I had to have the ball joints and tie rods replaced. The mechanic did say it was not a safety issue as of yet, but after seeing in the news recently with all the other Dakotas/durangos having this problem, I wonder how much longer I could have gone before it was a safety issue, so I'm glad I had them replaced, but am thinking the truck should be recalled and the joints replaced not with the same joints, but with a better designed one.

Upper and lower ball joints,tierod ends on both sides went out on my 1999 Dodge dakoda. Had then repalced twice already and cost alot of money.

2 lower ball joints, 2 upper ball joints and 2 inner tie rods all replaced at 48,600 miles in 2/02. New recall only covers 2000-2004 Dakotas when it is obvious that the 1999 model should also be covered. Reimbursement from Chrysler for parts/labor/alignment at $806 for defective parts should be expected.

I have had to replace the shocks three times within the first year and two other times since. The bolts kept breaking off of them, upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods and the steering box. I have spent aprx $5,000. 00 taking care of these problems and they are still not correct.

The 1999 Dodge Dakota front end has failed. The upper and lower ball joints, tie rod and both front tires had to be replaced. Consumer wants to know why not include all Dodge trucks in the recall. Nar - see response to odi no. 10109594.

Upper, lower and inner tie rods were worn at 92k miles.