Suspension Problems of Dodge Dakota - part 2

Ball bearings had to be replaced because they were dry, loose, and worn out according to the independent mechanic. Wheel would have come off the truck while driving if not replaced in time.

See all problems of the 2000 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Passenger's side front tire wobbled while driving. As a result, the steering wheel shook violently.

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While driving my Dodge 1500 quad cab it wanders all over the road making it difficult and uncomfortable to drive. It pulls to the right bad in the right lane and bad to the left in the left lane even after alignment. Consults with the dealer have only yielded that it is normal for that type of suspension. I have had no luck getting this resolved and driving other similar Dodge ram's I have found that it is not "normal".

See all problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Problem with truck since brand new, pulls hard to left. Dealer has replaced tires, all front end parts and aligned. You have to keep constant pull on steering wheel to right to keep it from crossing median. Back to dealer seven times.

While brakes are applied at any speed there is vibration in steering column. There is also a noise coming from steering column during acceleration. Dealership has made no determination as to a cause for this problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

See all problems of the 1998 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Tire center indicates that tow end throws alignment out and wears the tire tread out. The consumer has gone through 4 sets of tires in 40,000 miles. Tire technician says problem is inherent with Dakota trucks.

See all problems of the 1999 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

When pressing on brakes steering wheel pulls to right. When turning steering wheel on its own it makes a loud pop. Contacted dealer.

When turning left or right or hitting a bump there's a little bump in steering. Consumer can pull in and out on front wheels with bare hands. Please provide any further information.

While driving, vehicle sways back and forth, the front end is wearing tires and is too stiff. Took vehicle to dealer, replaced tires and had an alignment, but problem still exists.

When making sharp right turns on an incline there would be loud popping noises. A constant problem. Have taken vehicle to dealer & mechanic could not duplicate the problem. Would have control of vehicle.

Problem with a vibration in the long wheel base truck. While driving 70 mph the vehicle would vibrate. The consumer was told by three different repair facilities that daimler Chrysler was working on a fix.

See all problems of the 2003 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

Daimler Chrysler advertised and sold the Dakota r/t vehicles as having a 6400 lb. Towing capacity. They have now downgraded this towing capacity to 2000 lbs. Many of these vehicles are being used to tow considerably more than 2000 lbs. This appears to be a severe safety hazard.

The manufacturer sent of a change that dropped tow rating from 6400lbs to 2000lbs on the r/t models. They give no reason for the change. Think it is important to know this information.

Dealer unable to correct alignment problems after numerous attempts.

See all problems of the 1997 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

When driving vehicle rattles and makes excessive noises. Dealer has seen vehicle 8 times, and can't find a solution.

When the rear window is opened and while driving at a high speed, vehicle vibrates excessively. Dealer has seen vehicle, and cannot fix it.

Jump a little when hitting rough spots in the road. Problem became evident when traveling on a long gravel road.

There was a loud knocking noise coming from the front of vehicle when turning left or right. .

See all problems of the 2002 Dodge Dakota 🔎.

While driving vehicle makes a thumping noise and shimmies when get up to speed. Took to dealer ,and had repaired vehicle, but problem still exists. *aski.

Vehicle handles poorly,wanders,no feel to steering. Has been back to dealer several times. Dealer has stated that manufacturer is aware of problem but hasen't come up with a solution. Vehicle is very difficult to drive,very hard to keep going in a straight line,and to stay in the right lane. I don't feel that Dodge is doing all that it can to remedy this situation. I am planning a trip to alaska pulling a fifth wheel trailer next summer and do not feel that it would be safe to do so with this vehicle.