2000 Dodge Dakota: loss of power steering

Filed Aug 2, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 78,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 dodge dakota quad cab. The contact stated that the vehicle stalls without warning. The vehicle has no power steering or brakes when the failure occurred. The contact also stated that the vehicle does not sputter or hesitate prior to stalling and when the security warning light is flashing, he is not able to start the vehicle. The contact has to play with the remote to get the light to turn off, and stated that all of the gauges on the instrument panel stopped working when the failure occurred. The vehicle had not been inspected. The VIN was not available and the failure mileage was 78,000. The current mileage was 78,900.

Filed Mar 2, 2007 · Steering, Suspension · 71,528 miles · WI

Noise from engine compartment and vibration from steering wheel. Sounds as if power steering pump was low on fluid. Makes a load noise when steering became difficult to steer. Drove short distance to repair facility and was shocked that the high pressure hoses had split. Also the rack and pinion steering will have to be rebuilt if possible if not replaced. Also a boot was torn and has to be replaced. Work has not been started as I find it is necessary to get more than one estimate. The local garage wants in excess of $1200 for the repairs while the dealer wants over $2000. Approximately 12 months ago I had the upper ball joints replaced under warranty and had to get a front end alignment at an extra charge. No visual signs of wear was noticed.

Filed Aug 23, 2005 · Engine · IA

While driving down the road at approximately 40 MPH, the engine of my 2000 dodge dakota truck, 4.7 liter v8, just quit. The result was a complete loss of power steering. Power assist for the brakes quit after two attemps at brakeing. I coasted to the side of road and stopped. I restarted the truck and check engine light came on. The next day, the check engine was not on. A week prior to this occurrence, the power train control module was replaced under warranty. At that time, only the check engine light was coming on. It would go out in the next day or so.

Filed Dec 1, 2004 · Steering · 55,000 miles · CA

Driver side tie rod end needed replacement at approx. 55,000 miles. This unit is sealed at the factory and not servicable by the owner. It was replaced by vissing dodge, jeffersonville. In. Service manager noted that this unit could fail resulting in loss of steering control,(worst case senerio). I was concerned about driving back to cal. With this problem and its safety related issues. Passenger side unit is now squeeking and will need replacement. Truck now has approx. 58,500 miles.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Suspension · 52,750 miles · NY

2000 dodge dakota quad cab 52000 miles dealer maintained regularly turned into parking lot where entrance crossed over city sidewalk, mild to moderate bump, heard a loud thump, then grinding, and lost steering control. Stopped car and found right front upper ball joint separated with wheel almost complete flat on ground. Allied dealer refused to cover repair. Vehicle towed, replaced ball joint. ~$160 concerned about the rest of ball joints on vehicle!!!!!!!

Filed Oct 22, 2002 · Steering · NV

Consumer states while driving approx 45 MPH vehicle's power steering failed w/o warning. Checked by dlr who advised rack and pinion failed. Mr