Table 1 shows four common steering related problems of the 2008 Dodge Dakota. The number one most common problem is related to the steering tie rod assembly (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the steering (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Steering Tie Rod Assembly problems | |
| Steering problems | |
| Steering Rack And Pinion problems | |
| Power Steering Fluid problems |
While driving the outer tie rod failed and the vehicle was unusable, the dealer stated there was no warranty. The vehicle would have crashed if I had not been lucky and brought it to the side of the road quickly. Both tie rod ends were found to be defective as well as the sway bar mounts. Read details...
My father had taken this truck into the dealership multiple times for front end noises. He passed 3 months ago, and the truck became mine. Once I got it, I took it into the shop to have it looked over. They informed me the front suspension was ready to fall out of it at 66k miles. Read details...
The steering completely locked up and would not turn. Intermittently over the past 3 months the power steering would suddenly stop working and the car was extremely hard to steer and control. After twice replacing the rack and pinion and steering pump the situation seemed to improve. Read details...