Front Suspension Upper Arm Problems of Dodge Dakota

I have 61000 miles on my 1998 Dodge Dakota. When I got my tires rotated I was shown that my upper control arms were worn out. I had heard a "chunking" noise when I turned. I don't understand why they are failing with so little mileage on my truck. I called the Chrysler corporation on December 28 & 29 to discuss the problem I was having. I had talked to three people, 1)whitney, 2)billy (12/28/04), and I talked with 3)carol (12/29/04). Carol had told me that there was nothing Chrysler could do and there was no one else I was able to speak with. I have read that there are recalls to the 2000-2003 Dakota's. Why weren't the 1998-1999 included? they have the identical front end. Is there any way you could give me some answers to my question. Thank you.

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While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drive it to the dealer. After a knocking noise was heard coming from the front vehicle was placed on diagnostic machine, but the problem could not be duplicated for stalling. However, mechanic determined that the left and right control arms needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

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While driving and upon hitting anything in the road vehicle will make a clanking noise. Took vehicle to dealer to be looked at. Consumer had the shocks changed. However, it did not solve the problem. Contacted the Dodge dealer, and was told they needed the upper control arm.

I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota 2wd. I have a popping noise coming from the front end of my vehicle when making turns. I had the local Dodge dealership look into this for me and they say the source of my problems is the upper control a-arms. Since my warranty has expired, they can not service my truck.

All four ball joints bad at 21000. Heater switch bad at 21000k and also canister hose cracked at 21000. My main concern is faulty, failing ball joints.

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The upper suspension arm on my 1999 Dodge Dakota sport (5. 2l manual transmission) rapt a hole in the front left brake hose, causing total braking failure. This failure happened in a parking lot on the georgia institute of technology campus.

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Ball joints on 1999 Dodge Dakota. I have already replaced one and need to replace the other. My model year is not being recalled despite the fact that the exact same manufacturer of the ball joint and the same design was used on it, as it is on the 2000-2004 that is included in the recall. In addition, you have recommended only recalling the 4x4 models, but 4x2 models also suffer from this problem. Who paid you guys to not include our model year. You are a disgrace. I am outraged.

When hitting any size bump in the road the vehicle looses control. Dealer states that upper control arm bolt malfunctioned.

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Consumer states that upper control arm has failed.

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The consumer experienced problems with the upper ball joints as well as having to replace the upper control arms on both sides. The owner took the vehicle to the dealer and had the services performed. Provide further details.

Kept feeling a vibration in the steering and an occasional clung. Took it into the dealer who diagnosed it to be a loose upper ball joint. The dealer replaced the upper left control arm and problem was resolved, but at my expense. I have been hearing about balljoint problems on these vehicles so I thought I would file a complaint to add my problem to the list.

During normal operation there was a noise coming from front of vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined upper left ball joint and upper left control arm were beginning to separate. Dealership performed repairs, but problem occurred again as consumer was driving away from dealership. Second incident resulted when mechanic failed to tighten bolts, allowing problem to reappear. Please provide any additional information/ attachments.

There is a loud popping noise when backing up, found right upper control arm failed and was replaced.

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