Various problems with 1995 dodge dakota. *mr while, making a left hand turn, the vehicle shut down completely. The fuel pump was found to be bad. At 25596 the fuel sending unit failed to read accurately, at 59209, the gas connector failed. The consumer requested to be compensated for the break down(s). The vehicle also had a problem with spark plug knocking and engine oil consumption. The intake manifold had a leak, there were unresolved suspension problems, there was a clunking noise when going over bumps, the replacement steering column had play in it, there was a bad ball joint, and the air bag was inoperative.
1995 Dodge Dakota: ball joint or control arm failure
7 of the 208 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Dakota describe ball joint or control arm failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? No recall or service bulletin covers this area of the car yet.
Ball joint or control arm failure by model year
What owners say
Letter from edward bailey (la)the suspension made excessive noise on the right side when going over bumps, the bushings, front sway bar, upper control arm, shock absorbers were all replaced. Also there was a vibration in the steering. *ts
Right front of frame has cracked. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak consumer states vehicle experienced vibration in the steering, noise on the right side while driving over bumps or while curbing. The bushings and front sway bar were replaced along with the sway bar bushings being worn, dealer replaced the left and front bushings, consumer continued to have problems and was hearing a scrunching noise in the front end over curbing, dealer replaced upper control arm bushings and shock absorbers, the dealer also lubricated the suspension. A loose control arm rod was replaced due to a popping noise while turning. The cause of all the front problems was due to a crack in the frame located in the passengers side, inside frame, behind the front wheel. The left sund visor pin came loose, dealer replaced. Jlg
Two weeks ago consumer heard a crunching noise when applying brakes. Control bracket that holds frame was broken. If whole braket was broken then front wheels could fall off. *ak consumer states that the frame broke in half just before the steering control arm.
On passenger's side , main frame on the vehicle has broken between front and rear control arm which could cause loss of vehicle control.
Noticed tires feathering on outside excessively. Tires would vibrate in front end. Took to mechanic & informed tires & alignment cannot be done due to lower ball joints being worn out. Also, steering has too much play in it.
Driver's side top ball joint squeaks.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1995 Dodge Dakota ball joint
Is ball joint or control arm failure a common problem on the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
7 of 208 owner complaints about the 1995 Dodge Dakota (3%) mention ball joint or control arm failure. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1995 Dodge Dakota?
There is no recall or service bulletin for this area of the car on record.
Other symptoms on the 1995 Dodge Dakota
No deployment 16ABS 10Seat belt 9Fuel gauge 8Headlights 8Door locks 7Brake failure 6Fire or smoke 5
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