Table 1 shows six common steering related problems of the 2006 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the steering (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (nine problems).
At about 62 k mi. Steering became stiff, especially in cold weather. Check power steering fluid and topped off. Problem seemed to disappear over time. However more recently at about 70k mi. Problem has returned with stiffer steering and then with looseness. Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for an inspection and it was discovered that the drivers side front tie rod was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. Read details...
Power steering stops working causing loss of vehicle control. At the time I was driving approximately 20 mph in town. Had power steering fluid leak in the past which was fixed but issue still occurs. Today it happened thee times within 30 minutes of driving. Read details...