Six problems related to steering column have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
: the contact stated while driving various speeds on normal road conditions, the steering wheel malfunctioned on a worsening basis while trying to turn in any direction. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who determined the intermediate shaft of the steering column needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not included in any recall due to the VIN. No replacements had been made. The contact encountered similar complaints on the NHTSA website # 10120725 regarding the steering column.
I read in today's paper about the investigation of 2004-05 Dakotas and durangos with the investigation into steering looseness and problems - our 2000 Dodge Dakota quad cab had to have the shaft replaced due to a broken connection - it had loosened for a long time until it affected our driving. The dealer repaired it to the tune of $ 250 and about 3 weeks later my minister had the same problem with her Dodge durango also 2000 - the mechanic even said "do you know a mrs. Ksionzyk from your town - I just replaced the same thing on her Dakota" I don't think this is a coincidence - this is a very small dealer and community.
Driving down the road made a complete stop started to make right turn but the tires did not turn luckiely I stopped just in time to prevent an accident the steering shaft that connects to the steering colum completly broke off therfore leaving me with no control of my truck. I replaced the steering shaft. The replacemen part has been replaced with a upgraded part. That lead me to believe the manufactuer knows about this problem. This could have been much worse if I was on the highway traveling at a much higher speed. I was out of 286. 00 dollars but I much rather be out of 286. Dollars than out of my loved ones. Please help before some body gets seriously hurt or loses thier lives. Dodge also have a recall on this truck problems with the conrol arms that could break and have no control of the steering this also leads me to believe why the the steering shaft on my truck broke off.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Dakota quad cab. While driving 60 mph, the contact experienced difficulty steering the vehicle. The mechanic stated that the rack and pinion, ball joints, and tire rod needed to be replaced. The mechanic performed the repair. Approximately four years later, the vehicle experienced the same failures. The current mileage is 85,100 and failure mileage was 57,400.
Purchased 2000 Dodge Dakota. Quad cab summer 2002, approximately 20,000 miles at time of purchase. Vehicle covered under warranty at that time. Had problems with steering. The wheel would jerk from side to side as if the power steering would engage and then disengage during a turn. Brought to dealer. They said they fixed problem by replacing steering column. Problem was not fixed. Returned to dealer. Replaced bearings in column during second repair. Did not fix problem. Returned again, dealer(formerly courtesy Dodge, norwich, CT) stated that they sold there warranty to another dealership and they could not make repair. I would have to take to other dealership. Taken to other dealer ship but at this time problem had not been fixed and vehicle was over 36,000 miles. Dealer said I would have to fill out forms and that it was unlikely the repair would be authorized. How is it if the repair was never completed that they are allowed to wait until warranty expires and say too bad. I was then recalled by the military and had to drive my vehicle to new jersey so the repair was never completed. Thanks, now courtesy kia. I wish I could conduct my business like the dealers. Just ignore the problem and it will go away!!!!!!!. Im not finished with this yet!!!! jpl.
Steering column develops clunk. Is most notable on braking and acceleration. Original column replaced at end of 36000 mi warranty period. New unit developed same problem after 12000 mi. Concerned that failure may cause binding in steering and loss of control.