1996 Dodge Dakota suspension problems

12 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 6%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front
4
Rear
2
Front: shock absorber
2
Front: control arm: upper ball joint
2
Front: wheel bearing
1
Front: control arm: lower ball joint
1
Front: control arm: lower arm
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Dodge Dakota suspension problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 17, 2004 · Suspension · 42,870 miles · VA

The consumer took the vehicle to a tire shop to have the tires rotated and to get a front end alignment. The technician determined that the upper ball joints were wearing prematurely. *ak

Filed Mar 5, 2004 · Suspension · LA

There is a knocking sound in the front end of the vehicle, very noticeable when going over a bump. Mechanic rfeplaced shock absorbers.

Filed Mar 4, 2004 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · OR

1996 dodge dakota pickup front ball joint failures. Both ball joints have failed during inspections.

Filed Feb 10, 2003 · Suspension · 150,000 miles · IL

The bushings on the vehicle was loose.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Suspension · CA

Weld splitting at right lower control arm. Dealer said not under warranty even though the weld should be the strongest part.I was aslo told they had seen one or two other trucks with this problem.this also caused right front brake pad/rotor to freeze up as in metal to metal with no warning requiring me to replace rotor and pads.

Filed May 14, 2001 · Body, Suspension · AK

Bushings on front right of vehicle were becoming worn. Consumer took vehicle into dealership, who examined it and determined that there was a crack located on lower right front wheel well area of vehicle. Dealership informed consumer that vehicle was unsafe to drive. Please provide any additional information/attachments.

Filed May 27, 1999 · Suspension, Transmission · VA

Consumer was driving approximately 55-60 MPH when all of a sudden rear end of truck started to bounce up and down and shaking for a block. The universal joint broke, and sounded like going up and down. Consumer had to coast through traffic, nearly causing numerous accidents. Consumer wastold by dealer that driveshaft failed, and dealership replaced the whole driveshaft assembly. Consumer continued to drive after replacement of driveshaft, and vehicle continued to vibrate. After chrysler in ga. Stated that one of the hubs on the left rear axle was not straight, consumer took vehicle to tire dealer, and they said there was a badly bent rim. Put vehicle on the balance machine and there was a walp. Went back to dealer where evehicle was purchased and they refused to fix it because the 36,000 mile factory warranty expired. Also, they did not acknowledge the defects.

Filed May 10, 1999 · Electrical, Suspension · NJ

Transmission failed. Nlm

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Fuel system, Suspension · CA

Fuel pump failed.

Filed Oct 27, 1997 · Engine, Suspension · CA

Front end alignment failed.

Questions about the 1996 Dodge Dakota suspension

Does the 1996 Dodge Dakota have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 12 complaints about the suspension of the 1996 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Dodge Dakota suspension problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Dodge Dakota suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad suspension?

The Dodge Dakota model years with the most suspension complaints are 1999 (342 complaints), 2000 (282 complaints) and 2001 (236 complaints).