One problem related to steering gear box sector shaft has been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Bad control arms ball joint assembly,steering wonders to right,power steering pump replaced,steering shaft replaced waiting for new steering column,lower control arm and ball joint replaced under warranty,Chrysler zone office knows they have a defect in the front end of the Dakota and durango stated it was cheeper to replace parts.