16 problems related to steering have been reported for the 2002 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl the contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. While driving 50 mph on the highway, the steering wheel locked up and the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to galeana's van dyke Dodge (28400 van dyke Ave, warren, mi 48093, (586) 573-4000) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was under recall for the gear shifter, and that the gear shifter and the ignition needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.
The shifter will not move from park position. I contacted Chrysler due to the recall for that specific problem with that year model. They informed me that it is VIN # related problem (it is a specific VIN numbers that it is related to). I informed them that I'm experiencing the same exact same problem that all sites, reports and blogs are talking about. The final answer is to take my car to be diagnose, depending on the report they may or may not pay for the repairs. How it is different this problem from the problem that I'm having?!.
Pulling out of driveway and the bottom of the control arm broke free letting the wheel come free from the vehicle. . . . .
Have had steering knuckles replaced twice on my truck because the caliper bolts strip out and cause my truck do dive left or right upon braking. Also caused by brake pad rails wearing too muck and not letting the calipers move the brake pads to apply the brakes. Almost caused accidents multiple times but dealer says its not an issue.
Lower u joint in the steering shaft breaks. Mine luckly broke in my driveway but it could have been bad. The part is unavailble aftermarket. Dealer is back orderd for weeks. I had to drive over 2 hours away to get the shaft at the closest dealer.
I had to replace the upper and control arms ( both sides) because the tires were wearing uneven. I do not drive this pick-up off road! if you look at the lack of size to the ball joints, it is amazing they lasted 3 years.
Upper and lower ball joints required replacement after 2,000 miles of ownership. This was brought to the dealers attention. The dealer would not fix the problem, stating it was a wear item. It should have been caught and fixed before offering the vehicle for sale, but they claim otherwise. I was forced to replace both sets of ball joints on my own. Since then, DC has recalled the upper joints. The upper joints created a situation causing the lower joints to fail also and should be covered in their recall. They also do not specify covering the alignment needed after joints are replaced. The recall should be reissued covering upper and lower ball joints along with alignment to remedy the situation in this recall failure.
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 mph both front tires locked up and the steering became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the brakes and upper ball joints. The failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. The technician stated that the front calipers had to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired four times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.
While driving/turning or braking front upper ball joints made a popping noise. Upon inspection of the vehicle by the dealership, they noticed that the upper ball joints were defective, and needed to be replaced. The ball joints were replaced. Additionally the steering shaft needed to be replaced and August 2003, the dealer replaced the steering gear box.
In cold weather, steering wheel will not turn or is very stiff when vehicle is first driven. Degree of steering effort required is variable and impossible to anticipate when driving.
I have had my Dodge ram quad cab in for service over 15 times for rust, wiring, two recalls, engine lights, bad gas cap, bad steering wheel, and list continues. . . .
Problems with vehicle's upper ball joint, lower control arm, and steering.
The steering wheel was unable to turn.
While driving along the front end makes noises. But if you hit a bump or if the road is split, and it gets bumped the steering on the truck will snatch and throw you around. I have noticed this many times. My wife said it does it all time. I was not expecting it to do this will traveling and nearly wrecked. I believe there is something wrong with this truck.
Steering has pulled to the right continuously and consistantly since purchase. Have followed all procedures including: been to service dept. 6+ times, notified daimler Chrysler, etc. Told there is nothing wrong with the steering and I am out of luck. It is a "lemon". I am filing a lawsuit.
Heard and felt a clunking sound in steering when vehicle hit a bump/ ball joints and arms replaced. The consumer felt and heard a clunking sound in the steering when a bump was hit or turning a corner. The dealer replaced the upper ball joints and a arm under warranty.