Six problems related to suspension have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 mph, there was a wobble coming from the front passenger’s side tire. The contact was able to pull over and had the vehicle towed to a local mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the ball joints needed to be replaced however, the vehicle was not repaired. There was no warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 300,000.
While driving my Dodge 1500 quad cab it wanders all over the road making it difficult and uncomfortable to drive. It pulls to the right bad in the right lane and bad to the left in the left lane even after alignment. Consults with the dealer have only yielded that it is normal for that type of suspension. I have had no luck getting this resolved and driving other similar Dodge ram's I have found that it is not "normal".
Problem with truck since brand new, pulls hard to left. Dealer has replaced tires, all front end parts and aligned. You have to keep constant pull on steering wheel to right to keep it from crossing median. Back to dealer seven times.
When pressing on brakes steering wheel pulls to right. When turning steering wheel on its own it makes a loud pop. Contacted dealer.
Jump a little when hitting rough spots in the road. Problem became evident when traveling on a long gravel road.
Vehicle handles poorly,wanders,no feel to steering. Has been back to dealer several times. Dealer has stated that manufacturer is aware of problem but hasen't come up with a solution. Vehicle is very difficult to drive,very hard to keep going in a straight line,and to stay in the right lane. I don't feel that Dodge is doing all that it can to remedy this situation. I am planning a trip to alaska pulling a fifth wheel trailer next summer and do not feel that it would be safe to do so with this vehicle.