To date, I have replaced the following: 1) upper ball joints - both sides 2) lower ball joints - both sides 3) calipers - both sides (front) 4) water pump 5) wheel hubs - both sides (front) 6) catalytic converter 7) headlamp switch. *jb now, I have the following problems: 1) headlamp switch (again) 2) transmission will not shift between gears 3) upper control arm bushings.
1999 Dodge Dakota suspension complaints
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The upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely.
1999 dodge dakota right ball front ball joints went bad. Took it to the dealership to replace them. 61000 miles on the truck. No accident, or injuries, just unsafe conditions to drive with this vehicle. Just purchased this month.
On 11/9/2004 I took my 1999 dodge dakota pickup into my independent mechanic to give me a normal oil/lube/filter. When they started the pickup up on the lift, the left, front ball joint broke and the whell fell off. They said it was all rusted and worn. My pickup had 41,000 miles at the time. I contacted my chrysler dealerand was told to contact crysler directly which I did. The chrysler customer support line registered my problem but said that since I did not use chrysler parts or use their repair shop that I was out of luck. The latest recall program apparently is for 2000-2003 years only. This is not right that a truck 1 year earlier with exactly the same problem as the recall addresses should be the responsibility of the owner. Have you looked into earlier model years?
There was a popping noise in the front end while turning. Vehicle was driven to the dealership, who indicated after inspection that the lower ball joints had worn out prematurely and needed to be replaced. The lower ball joints were replaced. However, failure recurred 4000 miles later with the upper ball joints.
I have had to service and replace both the upper and lower ball joints on this truck due to near failure three times in the two years I have owned this truck. Subsequent replacements of the ball joints have been covered under warranty since they all have occured within one year of each replacement. However, I fear in the future I will begin to either encure huge expenses with annual replacements not to mention the huge risk of ball joint failure. I have done considerable research regarding this problem and am amazed that the recent 2000-2002 dodge dakota recall was not extended to the numerous problems plagueing the 99 models. I hope soon the recall will be extended to include these terribly faulty ball joints as well.
My 1999 dodge dakota had the wheel bearing fail at 65,000 miles. This is the same failure that has occurred in the 2000 to present recall. They should include the 1999 model in their recall.
1) loud squeaking , poping noise 2) replaced before complete failure 3) replaced upper and lower ball joints on the drivers side.
Upper and lower ball joint failure in 1999 dodge dakota rt, aftermarket parts installed the first time at 39,000 miles and is in need of a second replacement now at 60,000 miles.
The consumer had the ball joints replaced for premature wear. The vehicles performance was poor and the sound was excruciating.
I own a 1999 dodge dakota 3.9l v6. I am aware of the recall that has been issued for models 2000-2004 for ball-joint issues. The 1999 models deserve to be in this recall...most of the complaints are starting from the 99's and 2000 models. My truck is part of this problem. I have a noticeable problem with my ball-joints, and it's only a matter of time until my wheel decides to fly off (probably while traveling 70 MPH on the highway, which will be disastrous to me and others). With my truck only having near 79,000 miles on it and given the way it's delicately been driven, there should be no reason why I should have a problem with these joints. Please push dodge to extend the recall to cover 99 models as well. I know I'm not alone in this problem. I have searched many forums, and am pretty sure there are about 100,000+ more cases just in this 99 group alone. Thanks for listening and please respond with any information or updates on this matter!
The upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely.
Consumer complained about steering problems. Took vehicle to dealer for inspection, but it not serviced. However, mechanic determined that ball joints failed. He was aware of the durango, dakota investigation by dodge.
Wheels would shake and make a clicking noise when making turns and traveling at low speeds. Vehicle repaired by the dealer when consumer found out that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak......also, replaced lower ball joints.
After only 38,000 miles, my dodge dealer in 2001 advised me my ball joints were defective and needed repair on my 1999 dodge dakota 4x4. Out of warrenty by only 2000 miles and only about a year old, they advised me to keep the paper work and parts, if there ever was a recall.
While driving 10 MPH passenger's wheel broke. Vehicle was towed to a garage for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal upper ball joints needed to be replaced.
While driving 35 MPH or more vehicle wandered while in motion. Vehicle was taken to the dealer, who informed the consumer that the upper/lower ball joints needed to be replaced on both sides.
Ball joints were repaired three times. Consumer stated the ball joint was too close to the engine, and caused them to rupture. Problem continued to happen.
During a routein tire rotation at my chrysler dearer it was discovered that after only 44,529 miles the ball joints were ready to fail on my 1999 dakota sport cc pickup. Before I left the dealer he replaced the upper and lower ball joints both sides and the left and right inner tie rod ends. I was lucky I went in for a tire rotation.
Had ball joints replaced once already and thy need to be replaced agian. First time on my extended warranty, this time will be at my expense. If this is an example of new vehicle manufacturing to have to replace safety components every 2 years. I would rather go back to the older vehicles. There are no grease fittings on the new stile ball joints.
I took my 1999 dodge dakota pickup truck in to have it aligned. The mechanics at big o tire told me it could not be aligned due to bad upper and lower ball joints and tie rod ends. Big o tires informed me that not only were the parts worn prematurely, but that it presented a dangerous situation and that my wheels could fall off the truck. I did not believe big o, so I took the truck to loveland bear alignment for a second opinion. Loveland bear alignment verified what big o told me, and in addition told me that to use chrysler parts would not be acceptable because the chrysler replacement parts were as defective as the parts being replaced and that it would not solve the problem of premature wear and danger of the wheels falling off. The vehicle had 67,571 miles on it at the time I was told this. Due to both the safety concern over my wheels possibly falling off and the need to align the vehicle to avoid wearing out my new tires, I ordered the ball joint and tie rod ends replaced with lifetime warranty aftermarket parts followed by alignment. The repairs to my vehicle cost approximately $1,037.00. So far, the only consequences were premature wear on the last set of tires and the fact that I was compelled to replace the parts for safety concern and the ability to perform a front end alignment on the vehicle. The old parts are not available. I now understand that there is a recall in effect for this vehicle but only for 2000 and newer vehicles. I want you to be informed that the defect also affects at least some vehicles manufactured in 1999 and to request that you extend the recall to include my vehicle.
Both upper and lower ball joints was ng when I went for inspection. I couldn't believe I was driving this vehicle like this. I now think they are getting bad again....
Replaced ball joints twice in my 99 dakota 1 time with dodge part should I have to pay for them again come on have them call the early one back to or should I not replace them and sell the truck to some person with out the knowledge I know it's a hard but please stick up for the little guy or girl the dodge boys new about this for years but I think they but hope it just wash away please help us.
Why is the 1999 dodge dakota not included in the ball joint recall. My 1999 dodge dakota had a bad upper ball joint at less than 60,000.
Bad ball joints! 1999 dakota r/t.
Upper ball joints are very loose and could separate from control arm. I believe the ball joint recall should include my 1999 2 wheel drive dodge dakota because it also is in great danger of the front suspension collapsing whle driving.
Not necessarily an incident, yet... But how come 1999 dodge dakotas are not affected by the new recall on the ball joints?!!?!? The '99 is the exact same design as the 2000 dakota. I have a rwd 99 dakota, and I had the ball joints replaced 3 times since I've owned it. Three times. Daimler chrysler doesn't care if our wheels fall off?!? I had warning once of three times when my ball joints were shot. What were to happen if I rolled my truck and died?! I can't believe that the recall for the ball joints only affects the 2000-2003 models, I know from plenty of other dakota owners, the 99's are every bit as bad, if not worse. Same design = same problems. I'm not paying for dc to do my ball joints again, there is no reason the 1999s should be excludeed from the recall. If the balljoints on the 200s are bad, then being the same ones on the 99s will go just as bad. I'm glad to see somebody finally stepped in and did something about this, but I am very dissapointed in the fact that the recall doesn't include all the years with the same design flaw. There is no reason for it, and quite frankly, it infuriates me.....
Ball joints on 1999 dodge dakota. I have already replaced one and need to replace the other. My model year is not being recalled despite the fact that the exact same manufacturer of the ball joint and the same design was used on it, as it is on the 2000-2004 that is included in the recall. In addition, you have recommended only recalling the 4x4 models, but 4x2 models also suffer from this problem. Who paid you guys to not include our model year. You are a disgrace. I am outraged.
I have a 1999 dodge dakota 4x4 with the same ball joint safety issue that has resulted in the recall of 2000 - 2004 models. Dodge is refusing to fix the safety related issue. I spoke with stew hansen dodge (where I purchased the vehicle) and they will not fix the issue under the current recall.
I had handling issues with my 1999 dodge dakota. Also, my front tires were wearing out on the inside. I thought I had a alignment problem and took my truck in for repairs. I was informed and shown that my ball joints (upper and lower) and tie rods were severely worn out and needed repair. Today, on the news, I heard about a recall for 2000-2003 dakotas for this defect. Is there anything in the works to include 1999 dakota's?
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