Front Suspension Problems of Dodge Dakota - part 2

Third set of tires due to inner wear from front end problems. The truck is being sent back again for front end problem. These problems are all listed in your service bulletins database and also confirmed in the complaints database. As my vehicle is nearing the end of the extended warranty phase these front end problems are going to be very expensive since there dosen't seem to be a fix.

See all problems of the 1997 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Right side excessivly wearing tires. ( dot number: tire size: p215/30r15 ).

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Consumer had to replace front end suspensions three times due to wear.

Vehicle is pulling to the right. Dealer has done an alignment, but defect is still occurring and it has gotten worse, causing the tire to wear out on right side, which could result in loss of vehicle control.

Clunk in front suspension, felt in driver floorboard when turning on uneven pavement. Been to dealer 3+ times, can't fix. Manufacturer's representative says normal, but I think it feels loose.

See all problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

While driving in wet conditions vehicle sways left to right. Problem is intermittent. Consumer is very concerned for safety.

Truck was purchased new/no off road to speak of and well maintained. No defect (s) listed in summary.

Steering pull and poor handling. Ie wandering, drift, pull to the right even after alignment(s) at different shops including dealership. Problem has been ongoing since purchase of vehicle when new. Vehicle now has 65,000 miles and has worn 2 sets of tires and almost due for a 3rd set.

See all problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

2002 Dodge Dakota has front end noise problems. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but they couldn't find anything wrong with it. The dealer indicated that the noise was a characteristic of the vehicle. The dealer eventually replaced the front end but the noise was still present.

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Dodge Dakota 2000 consumer states vehicle shakes when brakes are applied. The consumer took the vehicle to the dealer because he heard about a recall on the Dodge Dakota. The dealer explained that the recall was for 4x4 vehicle's only.

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One side of vehicle was 13 inches longer than other side, causing vehicle to run out of balance.

See all problems of the 1996 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

There is a crack/pop and shimmy from the front end at highway speeds . Dealer cannot determine cause.

While vehicle is being driven steering wheel pulls extremely to the right or the left, also, after vehicle is in park vehicle jerks forward,cause unknown. Please give any further details.

While driving consumer heard a popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. Dealer replaced the front axle, but the problem recurred.

Loud noise is coming from front end. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.

Strange noise is coming from front end . Dealer cannot determine cause. Please provide further information.

Front end shakes intermittently and often times cause a loss of vehicle control. The dealer has alligned the vehicle several times.

When making a stop or turning a corner vehicle made noise in the front end.

(front end suspension problem) the vehicle had been checked three times with no improvement because of the unstable balance of the vehicle. The dealership suggested that the consumer change the tires and shocks and place sand bags on in the vehicle to stabilize the balance.

See all problems of the 2003 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

There is a loud noise in the front of the vehicle when turning or going over a small bump. Dealer contacted.

Vehicle was pulling to the right. Consumer had the vehicle checked 3 times but the problem still existed.

While driving there's a vibration in the front end. Vehicle is currently at the dealership for inspection.

Front suspension rattles when driving on rough road after hitting sharp objects.