Front Suspension Lower Ball Joint problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota - part 2

Upper ball joints worn to the point of breakage.

Both upper ball joints failed and had to be replaced. The ball joints have no way to grease them so they will fail. I replaced the upper ball joints with a 3 party joint that has a grease fitting so that I will be able to use my truck safely.

Ball joints are cheap and dangerous. My vehicle has only 35,000 miles and the ball joints are in bad shape on both sides and needs to be replaced, like many others around the country!! im sure im not the only one with this problem.

Tires on the front end of my 2001 Dodge Dakota 4wd 3. 9l v6 were wearing really unevenly. Come to find out that I had one upper and one lower ball joint on opposing sides that went bad. My truck only had 40,000 miles on it and they were all highway. Both ball joints have been replaced and was done in December 2003. It wore out two brand new tires.

Bad ball joint failure.

Ball joints on 2001 Dodge Dakota quad cab have gone out.

Defective ball joints on 2001 Dodge Dakota quad cab.

2001 Dodge Dakota quad-cab 4x4. I had one upper ball joint replace at 37,863 miles. The remaining ball joints also seem to be failing. There is similar noise coming from the front suspension. After viewing a program on cbs news, I felt it would beneficial to report this problem.

The upper and lower ball joints both went out and had to be replaced.

Upper and lower ball joints.

Left front wheel falling off.

The consumer took the vehicle for a safety inspection. He was then informed the ball joints were worn and needed to be replaced.

Front suspension problems identical to that of the Dodge durango. Have had both lower and upper control arms/ball joints relaced with less than 50,000 miles on the vehicle. Parts were replaced by dealership with same defective parts as originally installed on vehicle. Personally, no accidents related to this problem yet. Concerned about overall safety of Dakota owners. We have a 2001 Dodge Dakota.

Ball joints on my 2001 Dodge dakata quad cab 4x4 needs replacing after 50000 miles.

Have a 2001 Dodge Dakota quad cab 4wd. Lost the front wheel while driving earlier this year. Ball joint failure was the cause. Dodge didn't seem to think it was a problem, though at 60 mph the whole wheel flying off seemed like one to me. Not sure of the exact date. . . Though I can find out if needed from police.

Early failure of vehicle ball joints. Vehicle has 51000 miles on it, and ball joints are failing.

Upper balljoint defective 35000 miles Chrysler would not replace. This found when a alignment performed. I replaced both balljoints. I have all bills and defective parts.

At any speed when vehicle hits a bump a rattling sound is heard in the front end. Dealer examined the vehicle and did not find a problem with the suspension.

Dodge Dakota ball joint problem. I have once had them replaced at 30,000 miles due to an awful sound. The sound is back, this is a problem Dodge should be dealing with. After research it is my understanding that this is a very common problem that Dodge does not wish to deal with, and there has be serious accidents to which I want no part of. I'm guessing at the date of the first problem on this survey.

2001 Dodge Dakota extended cab 4x4. Rattling in front end when going over small bumps such as man holes and washboard. Sounds similar to a loose hub cap. Was told the lower front ball joints were bad and daimler/Chrysler has a bulletin published internally on how to fix the problem and may cause the wheel to fall off. Sounds like a manufacturing defect to me that they should replace.

Premature wear of the upper ball joints on 2001 Dodge Dakota. Dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4 VIN: 1b7hg2anx1s271903. Ball joints were replaced before separatation failure occurred. Diligence by the owner identified the problem and ensured replacement thereby preventing the possiblity of danger to others. Lower control arm (ball joint) replaced (pn 52106222aa) qty 2. Sept 20, 2002 upper control arm (ball joint) replaced - left (pn 52106387ae) qty 1. Mar 13, 2003 dublin Dodge, dublin California.

I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota 2wd and I have a very loud popping noise coming from my left front suspension system that seems to be coming from the ball joint area. It happens when I turn sharp and hit a bump also. I understand from many people who own these vehicles that this is the first sign of a common problem with ball joints grinding and coming apart. This is a safety related issue that needs to be addressed.

I bought the truck new in 2001. I complained about clunking noises coming from the wheel area when I made turns. Slow and usually at intersections. Now it is more advanced and noisy on bumps.

Within several thousand miles of ownership vehicle experienced heavy vibration coming from the front. Several parts were replaced, except the original ball joints. Vehicle was back at dealership several times with no change in condition or replacement of the original ball joints.

Local Dodge dealer service dept informed me today that most likely ball joints on my 2001 Dodge Dakota probally need to be replaced. With less than 30000 miles this is unbelieveable. Jwk.

Webmaster foia request all complaint/notices/documents or warning between NHTSA nd daimler Chrysler problems malfunction, failures of the upper/lower ball joints associated with the Dodge Dakota truck for my 2001. (nar).

Front end felt loose and the steering wheel shook. Vehicle was inspected by a dealer, who determined that upper and lower ball joints were worn out and must be replaced.

Consumer heard a noise in the front end. It was diagnosed as a problem with the ball joints. Consumer replaced the ball joints 3 times in the past 55,000 miles. Currently, he was about to put on a new set of ball joints.

Consumer complained about a ball joint problem. Both upper and lower ball joints prematurely wore out.

Upper and lower ball joints malfunctioned.

Vehicle has a clucking noise in the front suspension when making a turn. This is caused by the ball joints wearing out, and needing replacement.