Steering Rod Relay Connection Problems of Dodge Dakota

Dodge Dakota owners have reported 3 problems related to steering rod relay connection (under the steering category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Steering Rod Relay Connection problem of the 2000 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 03/04/2004

2000 Dodge Dakota pickup 27,700 miles of use 4 years old the local dealer replaced all four front end ball joints and both tie rods. The dealer paid for all parts and I paid $365. 00 in labor costs. The dealer stated these parts were defective and should have lasted much longer than the 27,700 miles on the vehicle. My concern is I would have been unaware of the problem had it not been for a cbs tv report. These vehicles and the 2000 Dodge durangos should be recalled for the safety of the owners. Defective parts were placed on these models and should be checked by the manufacturer. Thanks for your attention.

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2 Steering Rod Relay Connection problem of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 08/05/2002

Load clunk coming from front suspension.

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3 Steering Rod Relay Connection problem of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 05/31/2002

2001 Dodge Dakota quad cab was serviced on six separate occasions for clunking in the front end while going over bumps and during turns. Several parts were replaced while under warranty but dealership insisted that ball joints and cv joints were fine. They also stated that no other complaints had been filed and that there was not a service bulletin regarding this problem. The problem became apparent within the first 17,000 miles and continues to persist.




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