Table 1 shows 13 common steering related problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (15 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (nine problems).
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. Read details...
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. Read details...
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. Read details...