Dodge Dakota owners have reported 6 problems related to steering gear box sector shaft (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While driving 50 mph steering shaft failed. As a result, steering failed, causing the vehicle to crash into a guard rail.
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Upper and lower ball joints deteriorating 5-24-2004, 27,675 miles
stearing intermediate shaft 6-22-2004. Ball joints, lower control arm, and right wheel bearing had to be replaced by dealer. Steering intermediate shaft had to be replaced at freehold Dodge NJ
very loose front end, hard to control, bounce. Typical symptoms of a front end falling apart. Dates above are replacement dates. Third major problem is all of the bolts attaching the cab are deteriorated. Taking to my nm Dodge dealer. Can not even take off the bots they are so bad on the cab of my truck
VIN: 1b7gg22y9ws589684
I have been the owner from day one. In my parents name in new jersey for insurance rate reduction.
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all problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota
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Bad control arms ball joint assembly,steering wonders to right,power steering pump replaced,steering shaft replaced waiting for new steering column,lower control arm and ball joint replaced under warranty,Chrysler zone office knows they have a defect in the front end of the Dakota and durango stated it was cheeper to replace parts.
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Steering is unresponsive in certain spots. No movement in certain turns causes wheels to float. Dealer found joints corroded, and had to be replaced. Intermediate steering shaft.
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Nar 05/21/2003 the consumer experienced problems with gear shifts. Dealer notified.
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When making a left turn there was a popping noise in the steering. Dealership replaced the steering shaft sector, rack and pinion, and upper and lower ball joints.