Three problems related to front suspension upper arm have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drive it to the dealer. After a knocking noise was heard coming from the front vehicle was placed on diagnostic machine, but the problem could not be duplicated for stalling. However, mechanic determined that the left and right control arms needed to be replaced due to corrosion.
While driving and upon hitting anything in the road vehicle will make a clanking noise. Took vehicle to dealer to be looked at. Consumer had the shocks changed. However, it did not solve the problem. Contacted the Dodge dealer, and was told they needed the upper control arm.
I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota 2wd. I have a popping noise coming from the front end of my vehicle when making turns. I had the local Dodge dealership look into this for me and they say the source of my problems is the upper control a-arms. Since my warranty has expired, they can not service my truck.