Axle Assembly Problems of Dodge Dakota

The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. While driving 65 mph the rear axle broke off of the vehicle causing the vehicle to crash into a wall. The vehicle was destroyed and the air bags deployed. There were no injuries during the crash. The contact called the manufacturer and they stated that they are not responsible for the repairs. The contact stated that the manufacturer should be liable for repairing the axle. The failure mileage was 42,700. Jo.

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At 65 mph using cruise control, daytime, dry pavement, good weather, brake warning light and abs warning light illuminated with warning chime. At next exit, operator took vehicle to repair shop. Technician found right front wheel bearing assembly worn, allowing tire/wheel assembly to be moved 1-2'' from vertical. Vehicle had been checked during state inspection less than 400 miles previously and passed. A total failure in traffic at speed might have resulted in a loss of handling/braking that might have caused or worsened an accident. Failed part is available. Vehicle has also suffered numerous premature failures including: failure of driver heated seat, failure of electric fuel pump, nearly causing accident due to engine stoppage and loss of power steering, failure of instrument cluster, failure of front suspension components, and damage to spare tire due to mis-routed tail pipe. Some of these are manufacturer design defects, others are troubleshooting or repair errors at dealer. Two events (fuel pump, wheel bearing) might have caused accident with injury/death possible outcome.

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'05 Dakota was repaired under the TSB which stated the rear axle was improperly welded, causing a shuddering while braking. Since then, the shudder has reappeared and continues to worsen. The vehicle has over 18,000 miles on it and the shuddering has been a problem since vehicle was purchased in 02/2005.

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2005 Dodge Dakota tilt steering does not work, brakes shuddered. ** answer required*** it was determined that the problem was not the brake but that the rear axle had been milled incorrectly causing the brakes to shudder and vibrate. The consumer was involved in an accident in which the brakes shuddered and locked up. As a result he rear ended another vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes were checked. Neither the technician nor the computer found any problems with the brakes. The consumer traded the vehicle in for another 2005 Dodge Dakota.

Brand new 2005 Dodge Dakota has the wrong axle on it. This is a safety issue. When I brought the vehicle it only had 9 miles on it. I put it in the repair shop for the axle and now it has 1,000 miles on it. This is fraudulent.

I purchased my 05 Dodge Dakota quad cab in may 2005. Approx. 1 month after purchase I started experiencing severe vibration when trying to come to a stop or slow down especially over 40 mph. I took it to the dealership in which I purchased (service dept) and they told me the rear axle is out of factory specs. They replaced my rear axle & drums. This took 5 days. When I picked up the vehicle in mid July, the problem was not fixed. I took it back to the service dept. (it is still there and it has been 12 days) they tell me they have replaced the axle 5 times and the vibration is still there. I contacted diamlerchysler and they are sending a rep. From their office to try and repair. I have already filed for the lemon law (defective vehicle form) as I have been without my vehicle for more than 15 days. Still have not heard a thing from the dealership or from daimlerchrysler.

Rear differential has been making a grinding noise since day of purchase. Pinion seal has had to be replaced by dealer. The noise and loss of power has become unbearable. Dealer refused to fix under warranty because of unprofessional assesment of axle. Professional repair shop said I was lucky to have made it as long as I did without it locking up and causing me to crash. Still has over 6000 miles left on factory warranty. What good does that do when I live 50 miles from dealer and have to drive home because of an unconcerned, unproffessional and absolutely wrong assessment of my axle ???? failure was due to premature axle bearing wear. Assessed by a real professional.

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At 42,000 miles the front wheel hub assembly failed. As a result, while driving driver's side tire bounced up and down. Also, a grinding noise was produced at slow speeds. The dealer stated tire loosened on the axle.

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My 99 Dakota began howling and whinning in the rear end. I had the rear end and gear lube inspected. Gear lube was full, and gears and bearings showed no sign of wear. About 1 week later while driving on the highway, my abs and e-brake light came on. Brake fluid was nearly empty. Mechanic found front and rear brake liners worn, and repaired as necassary. This did not fix any light or noise problems. As soon as the abs light came on, my speedometer would not function under 40 mph, and engine would stall at stops. Mechanic removed differential, and pinion gear. Pinion bearing was shredded badly, causing the howling. All bearings in rear end were replaced, and rear end noise was cured. The bearing shavings may have damaged the rear abs speed sensor. I have heard of the same symptoms for the rear end noise from other Dakota owners both on line and in person. This was a costly and stressful diagnosis proceedure, and may warrant some sort of possible recall investigation. Is the manufacturer using an inferior lubricant? this truck's front bumper was almost completely rusted by 40,000mi. Not the first I've heard of that issue either.

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An independent shop replaced the lower and upper ball joints lat September at the consumer's expense. Dealer notified. The cv drive and axle shaft were also replaced.

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Front axle on 2001 Dodge Dakota unexpectedly broke. The vehicle was in motion when the incident occurred. The dealer stated it was a manufacturer's problem. The consumer experienced several serious problems within one year with sudden acceleration on up to 80 mph.

I was driving to work and my front axle broke. I also had two previous problems with the truck were it would accelerate on it's own to 80 miles a hour and the only way to stop was to shift into neutral, emergency brake and press on the brakes and pray. I was out of a car over thirty days between the two times trying to repair the acceleration.

Rear tire on passengers side sticks out about 2 inches more than the drivers side. Dealer called factory. Dealer told me that this is normal condition.

Both rear axles locked up while driving 25 mph. Dealer and manufacturer were notified. . Feel free to provide any further information.

While driving 65 mph right wheel came off, then left wheel, came off. Rear axle had sheared off vehicle.

There was a loud noise in rear axle. Manfacturer's representative was sent out and acknowleged the problem,but could not fix it. The rear axle was replaced after keeping the vehicle for a period of nine days, come to find out the axle was not replace the axle was just repainted that just justifies that rear axle is noisy the front suspension is the same.

The right rear tire/wheel protrudes farther out from body then left tire/wheel assembly. I'm concerned this could effect the drivabilty,handling and safety of the truck in a accident or in an evasive maneuver.

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Rear end has been replaced 3 times, but still have whine, Dodge tells dealer will not do anything else until they find problem, and that has been a 1yr ago.

Rear end has been replaced two times each time at a different dealership. Each time noise reappeared at the same speed, but this time their is also a grind when at a stop and making a right or left turn. A additive has been added to rear end but has not stop grinding. Dealership is telling me they contacted Chrysler and they said that they were not going to do anything else until they could find a solution. They told wison Dodge this the first time I had rear end replaced and that was over a year ago. Only difference now they will not do anything and my truck has 35,000 miles on it. It not that I have not tried to get Dodge to do something, I have to try to get another dealership to replace rearend. This truck has been in shop a total of about 18 days and that does not include time I have spent at dealership wait to have truck checked for problem. This is not the only problem that I have had with this truck, front suspenison problems for about 8 months, but blackwell Dodge is still working on problem. Any help will be gladly appreciated.

While driving the rear axle snapped and the wheel fell off. The highway was wet, and the truck was spinning and flipped over and landed on the roof upside down. The defective part was the axle. The dealer could not duplicate the problem.

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While making left or right turns consumer noticed a popping noise. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by a technician , who determined that the front axle had problems, but failed to fix it until it was recalled a few months later. While driving 60 mph consumer heard a popping sound again which resulted in the vehicle sliding sideways and crashing into a tree; vehicle was totaled.