Steering Tie Rod Assembly Problems of Dodge Dakota - part 2

While driving on the highway, my front end didn't feel right. The following morning, I took my truck to my mechanic to check it out. He got in it to take it for a ride. When he turned the wheel, there was a clunk. We got out and looked, the passenger side front tire was turned to the right, the driver's side was straight. He said it looks like something happened to the tie rod. It turns out, the threads holding the tie rod together, stripped and it came apart. He said I was lucky it didn't happen on the highway that the wheel probably would have came off and it would have been disastrous. I still have the tie rod. I contacted daimler Chrysler and told them about the problem and asked to be reimbursed for the repair. They told me that they won't reimburse me because I didn't bring it to a Chrysler dealer. I was at my mechanics, what was I going to do? I think they just want to cover it up. My mechanic replaced the stripped tie rod on the driver side, and replaced the right outer tie rod end because it had play in it.

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: the contact stated while driving on the highway at 65 mph, the tie rods separated. The steering was erratic and when the vehicle went over a bump in the road, the front end wandered all over the road. An independent mechanic determined the tie rod had separated and the threads were stripped. The mechanic replaced the left inner tie rod, left tie rod end outer and right tie rod end outer. The dealership has not been informed. Updated 06/27/06.

: the contact stated while backing out of an angled parking space, the passenger side tire would not turn. The contact determined the outer tie rod came apart. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence and the contact repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was alerted.

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1999 Dodge Dakota ball joint and tie rods. Ball joints are separating and tie rods are bad just like the recall for the 2000-2004 models why wasn't this extended to the 1999 model. I have 78000 miles on this truck that I bought in Aug 05.

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On July 30th 2005, 2004 Dodge Dakota tie rods pulled apart while making a turn from a complete stop. Truck has 14500 miles on it. Chrysler refuses to cover under warranty.

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Approx. 2 months ago I had upper balls joints replaced under recall, the dealship noted that the lower ball joints and tierods were worn as well, was qutoed approx. $700. 00 to be fixed. Today my daiughter was starting to pull out of my driveway with her 3 year old daughter, the tierod fell out of place causing the truck to stop. Luckly my daughter wasn't driving down the road when this happened because there could have been a very bad accident on a very busy street!!! I want to know why there is a recall on the upper ball joints but not the lower ball joints and tierods, it is a fact that there are serious problems with these parts, are they waiting for someone to be killed because of these defective parts?? this will be the last time I purchase a Chrysler product if these matters are not dealt with when problems with defective parts are presented!!.

99 Dodge Dakota steering felt loose and wandered at highway speeds, I took it in for a alignment, technician informed me upper and lower ball joints and 1 tie rod were worn past spec, had to be replaced. The truck only has 34000 miles on it!, is in mint shape, and never driven offroad. I understand Chrysler recalled 2000+ up Dakota/durango for ball joint problems, what about 97-99 models? same vehicle/ same problem. Can you say rip-off.

1999 Dodge Dakota has problems with ball joints and tie rods. The front end of the vehcile was loose and wobbling as a result.

1999 Dodge Dakota 4x4 (83,000): vehicle "wanders". Noisey front suspension. Local shop diagnosed as worn ball joints and tie rod ends.

When making a left turn at 30 mph consumer heard a popping sound. When the vehicle was serviced, the consumer was informed that a tie rod needed replacement. Consumer was still having the same problem, even after the repair was made. The consumer stated the dealer refused replace the wiper motor even though there was a recall.

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The upper and lower ball joints, control arm bushings and now wheel bearings have been replaced on this vehicle. Every year when the emisson testing and safety inspection is done it seems there is a nother problem. How long before Dodge will have to own up and recall and repair these items at their expense not ours. This vehicle has only 72200 miles and has had both side done and now has to be done to the left sid again. This is a disgrace. Thanks for your assistance in this matter. How many problems does it take to have a recall initiated.

1999 Dodge Dakota with 64k miles experienced faulty inner and outer tie-rods which required replacement. It was fortunate that the problem occurred after moving from a public parking space as this would have been a real safety concern if it occurred while driving and could have caused a catastrophic outcome on the highway.

While servicing vehicle for NHTSA recall campaign 04v596000 concerning upper ball joints it was determined that inner tie rods were bad due to wear.

Nhtsa campaign 04v596000; daimler Chrysler issued an upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but when taken in for repair, results showed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well. Also, inner tie rod wore out, failed state inspection due to excessive wear. Sideto side play in tire when jocke dup. Dealership stated this was a common problem.

My mechanic informed me that all 4 ball joints and the inner & outer tie rod ends need replacing on my 1998 Dodge Dakota. Since there is currently a recall for 2000-2003 Dakotas & durangos and a class action lawsuit pending for 1998 durangos, I wonder if there is merit to my 1998 Dakota failure and the resulting expense.

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While vehicle was being parked in reverse unexpectedly consumer was not able to steer or move vehicle. Consumer stepped out to look at front wheels and noticed that each wheel was facing in different directions. Consumer was informed that the tie rod broke off. This vehicle had been to the dealer twice for inspection twice, was told by dealer there wa sno way to tell if tie rods were defective due to rust.

Consumer stated she had to have the lower ball joint, and tie rod replaced.

The contact stated the upper and lower ball joints along with the tie rod assembly wore out so badly that it almost caused an an accident. The dealership told him that it was not covered under the recall for the ball joints because his VIN was not included. The NHTSA recall 04v596000 was issued he had the ball joints replaced, and was seeking reimbursement, but because of his VIN not being included they would not reimburse. Updated 12/27/2005 -.

While pulling inside of the parking lot, the vehicle started to vibrate. The noticed that the driver and passenger wheel failed to move on its own. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the upper and lower ball joints and tie rod needed to be replaced. Please fill in additional information.

Tie rod broke. Replaced toe rod and all ball joints.

Rack and pinion, and tie rod failure after 2 years on Dodge Dakota. . . . Tire rotation store informed me that wheel was in danger of coming off. Rack and pinion gear and tie rod replaced at cost of 1,000. 00. Was "worn" there was no damage to the pieces. A search of the web indicates that there are numerous complaints of wheels coming off, ball joints, and tie rods failing on the durango/dakota front clip. Will it take a death for Chrysler to recall these vehicles? I have driven for 35 years and never had a failure in suspensin like this. This has been "under investigation" for 3 years. Why is that?.

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On the evening of November 4, 2004, the right front tire assembly of my 2000 Dodge Dakota pickup truck fell off. My 17 year old son was making a right turn into the driveway of a friend's home when he heard a loud bang. When he got out of the truck he found the right front-end of the truck resting on the wheel assembly. The following morning, the truck was towed to a local repair shop that I use for car maintenance and repair. Upon arrival at the repair shop, the shop owner told me that the upper ball joint had failed. As a result of the failure, the lower ball joint and outer tie rod were also damaged and had to be replaced. Based upon the mileage on the truck, the shop owner told me that the ball joint should not have failed. Total cost to repair the upper and lower ball joint and the outer tie rod was $595. 67.

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Right tie rod end fell out. The ball joint fell apart. I had just driven from washington state to new york. Had the vehicle serviced just before leaving. It happened at low speed turning a corner. No crash no injury.

At 46,000 miles the ball joints failed. There was grinding in the right front side of the vehicle. Had to have the tie rods and wheel bearings replaced.

Upper and lower ball joint failure (multiple times) along with control arm and tie rod.

Driver side tie rod end needed replacement at approx. 55,000 miles. This unit is sealed at the factory and not servicable by the owner. It was replaced by vissing Dodge, jeffersonville. In. Service manager noted that this unit could fail resulting in loss of steering control,(worst case senerio). I was concerned about driving back to cal. With this problem and its safety related issues. Passenger side unit is now squeeking and will need replacement. Truck now has approx. 58,500 miles.

I own a 2000 Dodge Dakota quad cab VIN 1b7gl2an2ys700386. This vehicle currently has 58000 miles. During an inspection of my brakes, I discovered several front end parts with unacceptable wear. At my own expense, I am replacing upper and lower ball joints on both sides as well as both outer tie-rod ends. I was lucky enough to have discovered these problems before any actual failure occurred. The truck is not new but these parts should have no where near this amount of wear at only 58000 miles. I have since discovered that I am only one of many that has experienced these problems with this type of vehicle. I plan to save all the old parts as well as my receipts in hopes that eventually I might be reimbursed.

Consumer was informed that upper ball joint/tie rods werer worn out. This caused the vehicle to pull to the right. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

I had noticed the front tires cupping and brought it to a dealer for an alignment, there they told me it needed upper ball joints, lower ball joints, and a tie rod end. I then brought it back the dealer where I bought it and they told me the amount of "play" is acceptable according to Dodge measurements, however they did recommend to replace the tie rod end, which I had them do and had to bring it elsewhere for an alignment as they didn't have an alignment rack. I then brought it to a place they recommended close to where I live for the alignment, where I was told the upper ball joints were shot and they would not be able to align it. I then had the shop replace the upper ball joints with aftermarket parts that can be lubed and had a warranty along with an alignment. The truck is a '99 club cab v8 4x4 w/47500 miles.

While driving, heard a rubbing noise from front wheel area. Ball joints and tie rod on front driver side had went bad. Did not hear any pre-warning signs. Only noticed when the noise of rubbing started. Had to replace both ball joints and tie rod.

Front end vibration at 65mph. Have replaced almost every component in the front end, including rack and pinion. The vibration has not gone away and the dealership blames the tire company, and the tire company blames the dealership.

While driving at a low speed, the inner tie rod end came out of the socket and the front driver side tire turned to the left. This resulted in vehicle crashing into a concrete phylum. The inner tie rod , front lower ball joint, fender, bumper, blinker and rim needed to be replaced. Also when making a sharp right turn driver's side inside rim was rubbing against something underneath the vehicle. Dealership was not willing to replace any component until they were able to duplicate the failure.

I had a brake and rotor job done at 36000 miles by a local mechanic and found that my rack and pinion is leaking at the boot and there is to much play from tie rods. Dealer ship will do nothing to help exept charge me $3750 to fix it. I do not no how long the problem has been there. Anouther dealership told me it was a messy oil change ya right!.

Front tires were wearing unevenly. Vehicle was taken to the local repair shop to investigate the cause of uneven wear of the tires. Upon inspection of the tires dealership determined that the upper and lower ball joints/tie rods, and drag link were worn out, and needed to be replaced.