Often when I start my truck the oil pressure gauge will go all the way up, the gauge for the battery stays down, and when it does start, the serpentine belt will squeal, sometimes it will start and idle, other times it will not idle, unless I keep my foot on the gas, as soon as I take my foot off the gas it will stall, after about 15 minutes, everything will go back to normal and it runs fine, but lately, its been doing it more often, when it does this, there is a foul smell coming out of the exhaust. I have had it scanned and no codes came up on the scanner. I do not have a lot of money, so if there is a recall please let me know how a recall works. This has happened several times, but the last time was 9/23/2019, when I started it today, it ran fine.
1999 Dodge Dakota: grinding or squealing brakes
21 of the 641 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Dakota describe grinding or squealing brakes.
- owner complaints
- 21
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- typical mileage
- 63,000
- recalls
- 2
Grinding or squealing brakes by model year
What owners say
Driving to the grocery store about 30 MPH needing to brake and the front brakes were gone. Right front caliper bolt broke thread and the caliper came off the spindle, steering caused more grinding and then I thought of the emergency/parking brake. I have replaced the same spindle before, but parts are not available now or before. I can';t find a used/new spindle to repair it and it just passed inspection.
Tl*- the contact owns a 1999 dodge dakota. While driving the contact heard a squealing noise and felt a vibration while depressing the brake. The mechanic stated that the front spindles on his vehicle were defective. The mechanic inserted a bolt that was supposed to keep the caliper attached to the spindle. Approximately a month later he heard a loud squealing. The contact checked the brake pads and notice that the pads on the driver's side were worn. The contact replaced front rotors, calipers, brake pads and bolts. There has not been any other occurrences since the replacement. The vehicle current and failure mileage were both 123,000 miles.
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 MPH on normal road conditions, a squeaking sound was heard coming from the front driver's side. The vehicle was taken into an independent mechanic who replaced the front lower ball joints, but the problem persisted.
Vehicle experienced a problem with the upper ball joints. Owner was having the vehicle inspected when it was discovered that the upper ball joints were completely worn out. When turning the steering wheel in either direction the front wheels would squeak and clank. *ak *bf
Vehicle experienced problems with the upper ball joints. Owner took the vehicle to an independent mechanic shop to have the tires replaced. It was discovered that the ball joints wore out completely. When turning the vehicle in either direction the wheels squeaked and clanked when turning and going over bumps. *ak dealer found right upper control arm bushing noisy. Cooling system leak. Thermostat and gasket replaced.
While driving at any speed driver heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal ball joints needed to be replaced, and replaced them. However, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. After tightening both frontal ball joints the problem recurred. Mechanic determined again that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
63000miles and upper ball joint dry and squeaking. Found urethane seal deteriorated allowing water/salt intrusion and purging of grease. Why not detected in vehicle testing???*ak will repair myself with prepped aftermarket components thank you very much
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.
1) loud squeaking , poping noise 2) replaced before complete failure 3) replaced upper and lower ball joints on the drivers side.
While applying the brakes a loud squeaking noise was heard coming from the front. The driver noticed suddenly a vibration uncontrollably while making a left or right turn. The driver was able to drive it to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the upper and lower ball joints needed replacement due to corrosion. Please fill in additional information.
This vehicle was purched used with less then 30,000 miles at the time I noticed a shimmy in the right front wheel, took it back to the dealer and was told there was nothing wrong with it. The wheels now have an excessive shimmy and grinding when making a right turn. The shimmy can be felt in the steering wheel as well as noticed from the outside when the truck is moving. Have taken it back to the dealer and told that this is something that dodge is aware of and has done nothing to fix the problem, as the service machanic said its just dodge, then he went on to say he wouldn't own a dodge dakota and he services them!!!
Service bulletins that may apply
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks built with 2.5l engines. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the left front brake tube and the power steering hose.
- Risk
- A puncture of the left front brake tube can result in a loss of braking force at the front wheels, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake tube and power steering hose for wear. If wear is evident, the brake tube and/or power steering hose will be replaced. A power steering standoff bracket will be installed on all vehicles to ensure that adequate clearance between the brake tube and power steering hose is maintained.
Recall number 00V193000 · Recall details
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: pickup trucks. Some vehicles may have been built with inadequate clearance between the rear axle vent hose and the brake hose.
- Risk
- A puncture in the rear brake hose will result in a loss of braking force at the rear wheels.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear brake hose for evidence of wear. Worn brake hoses will be replaced. The rear vent hose will be shortened by 3 inches and a clip will be installed to assure clearance between the axle vent line and brake hose is maintained.
Recall number 00V198000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1999 Dodge Dakota grinding brakes
Is grinding or squealing brakes a common problem on the 1999 Dodge Dakota?
21 of 641 owner complaints about the 1999 Dodge Dakota (3%) mention grinding or squealing brakes. The model year with the most reports is 1999.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1999 Dodge Dakota?
There are 2 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1999 Dodge Dakota
Ball joint 319ABS 21No deployment 19Knocking 18Stalling 18Premature wear 15Brake failure 14Pulling 12Check engine light 10Tire blowout 9Harsh shifting 7Headlights 6Power steering loss 6Transmission failure 6Adaptive cruise 5
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