Dodge Dakota owners have reported 5 problems related to steering gear box (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The consumer had a 98 Dodge Dakota, took to tire shop, truck could not be aligned because it had defective ball joints. Contact called the daimler Chrysler, who informed him that there was no recall on this vehicle after repairs were done vehicle had steering problem. There was a noise in the steering column. Then, at repair shop owner was informed there was a defective steering gear, and would cost $800. Owner did not repair steering and vehicle veered to the right/left. Tire company stated the crown of the road caused vehicle to pull to the left/right. Tire shop indicated they could repair the problem,but there were 500 steering gears on back order. Owner felt there was a problem with the steering gear otherwise there wouldn't be 500 steering gears on back order.
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Lost of steering in a 1999 Dodge Dakota 4x4, steering box exploded. Came within inches of having an accident.
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While backing up heard a loud pop, and was unable to turn steering wheel. Had vehicle serviced, and was informed that steering shaft broke. Prior to incident,when going forward or reversing there will be a shutter.
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Excessive play in steering. Top of steering wheel must move about 8 inches to change directions. 4 inches from center to each side.
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On two ocassions the steering gear box come apart. Please describe .
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