1999 Dodge Dakota: engine knocking or ticking

Filed May 19, 2015 · Acceleration · 38,500 miles · CT

I already change the 2 front wheel hub this year n my problem is the rear differential,there is a knock coming when I engage it to drive or reverse.it seem the spindle gear is loose.

Filed Apr 5, 2006 · Brakes, Engine · 30,000 miles · VT

I had bought my 1999 dodge dakota in 2001, less than 1 year of purchasing this truck, I lost oil pressure, returned the truck to dealer where they tried to replace my motor with a motor that had more miles, this did not happen. Then another year later, gears in my transmission were spent where I had to pay a few thousand dollars to have it repaired. Truck has been sitting for a year, cause of engine knocking again, with no oil pressure, also replaced the oil pump, still no pressure. New converter was put in, still good!! Brakes and rotors are another big complaint of mine, when I have to constantly replace these parts, like every 6 months, can you tell me why? I used to love dodge, but this truck has been a 1 big headache, even parked, cause I know it is going to be costly to repair it again.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Suspension · 95,000 miles · OH

Vin number: 1b7gg22yx xs206501; vehicle description: dodge dakota 4x4 p/u club cab model year: 1999 a knocking began in the front end and I took it to a mechanic who found both lower ball joints nearly ready to fall apart and both upper ball joints well worn. He said dodge had recalled newer model years but was refusing to fix the same problem in the 1999 models. The mechanic said the problem in my pickup was exactly the same problem in several 2000 - 2003 models he'd fixed. I called dodge but they just said it wasn't their problem. I entered an incident date below but there really wasn't a specific incident that happened. The ball joints just deteriorated much too quickly. I'm now paying over $700 to have the problem corrected.

Filed Dec 13, 2005 · Engine · 79,729 miles · FL

At 79,729 miles and all the regularly scheduled oil changes at the dealership (last one at 70,000) throughout the life of the vehicle, the "check gauges" light suddenly came on. I immediately stopped and checked fluid levels (oil, transmission, and radiator) which were fine. Oil pressure would drop to 0 and jump back to 40 when engine was restarted. Thinking (incorrectly) that it might only be an oil pressure sensor failure, I tried to drive home to get it serviced the next day, but it began knocking and smoking after a few miles and had to be towed. It is being evaluated now, but it will probably involve a complete engine replacement to repair. I noticed several similar complaints and think that dodge should own up to this defect.

Filed Apr 23, 2004 · Suspension · 52,000 miles · FL

While driving at any speed and when making a turn heard a knocking noise coming from the front end. Consumer could pull the steering wheel with his hands and hear a knocking sound in the steering column. Dealer examined the vehicle twice and found nothing wrong. An alignment shop while attempting to realign the tires found that the upper ball joints were worn out.

Filed Feb 8, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 71,739 miles · SC

Excessive engine knock.pper ball joint failure.nadequate headlight projection on low beam.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Suspension · 72,000 miles · GA

Computer controls, loud spark knock under moderate acceleration, updated osftware on PCM exhaust/emission, loud popping sounds (bad converter) suspension, loud popping from right front side upon shifting, braking, exiting and entering vehicle, repl right upper and lower control arms, alignment

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Airbags, Brakes · 62,000 miles · ME · crash

Every time I used the lighter the fuse would blow, my radio would fail and I would have troubles with my wipers. I checked all fuses and didn't find a problem. All of a sudden my headlights will go out and once in a while if I click my high beams on and off the driving headlights will eventually come back on. I was in northern maine and I lost my power steering. I had to walk through the woods to a cabin I could see had its house light on and knock on the door for help. Once my truck was freed from being stuck I had to drive 3 miles back to the mountain w/no power steering. When I brought it to the local dealer they showed me that there was some long silver rod like thing, which had just broken in half!! I didn't think anything of it because it was still covered under warranty. A while later, my brake system had to be replaced at a cost of $800. I said I just didn't have the money at that time. Lee dodge of westbrook maine called and said they could fix the problem for $150! I had an accident about january 2001 and my airbag did not go off. I was run off the road in a snowstorm and hit a tree. This past june my truck went in to be inspected and I was told my upper control arms and ball joints needed to be replaced!! Even I knew that at 44k or so miles it was far too soon for me to need those parts replaced. I live on a fixed income because I am disabled. When I went to pick up my truck my passenger side door would no longer close correctly, my hood would no longer open and the headlight problem became much worse. Before I had the chance to have the car looked at, I had an accident. I had pulled out of my drive and my boyfriend pulled out after me in my brother?s car. When he pulled out of a drive, I went to pull up along side him, my tires were spinning on piles of wet leaves, my wheel would not respond, my gas and my brake would not respond. I had both feet on the floor not either gas or brake... The truck then thrust forward and hit my brother?s car!

Filed Nov 10, 2003 · Suspension · 49,900 miles · MN

While driving at any speed consumer heard a loud knocking sound from under the vehicle when turning corners. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop. The mechanic informed the consumer, that upper ball joints were worn out.

Filed Oct 5, 2003 · Engine · 24,305 miles · PA

Oil pressure gauge drops to zero, when coming to a stop, after running at highway speed. This problem has been addressed by the dealer(4) times : replaced oil sending unit 4-9-01/24,305 mi. ; replaced oil pump 8-24-01/28,730 mi. ; checked oil pressure gauge 2-7-03/ 45,478 mi. ; replaced oil pump and connecting rod bearings 8-29-03/ 50,903 mi. This problem continues to occur.

Filed Aug 26, 2003 · Engine · 12,500 miles · MA

The consumer stated the engine started to knock on acceleration, then he noticed the oil consumption started to go up. It was confirmed the plenum seal leaked. *ak

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Suspension · KY

While driving 55 MPH a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. The consumer was able drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and the mechanic determined that the upper and lower ball joints needed replacement due to worn out parts. *ak