I have a 2000 dodge dakota, I have been to the dealer a countless amount of times complaining about my from, every from noise to instability, excessive bounce. I am given every excuse in the world about this problem , I have even told them what it is , the ball joints, the tell me that it wheell and they replaced them, but have same trbl over and over again , I believe something jsut need to be done, it you need professional advise or complaint go to dodgedakotas.com.
2000 Dodge Dakota suspension complaints
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The upper driver side ball joint separated. The male end of the ball joint came apart from the female part. Dodge, under my extended warranty replaced all 4 ball joints and the two upper control arms.
Numerous front suspension problems. Bad ball joint/control arm assemblies/ bad tie-rods/bad shock absorbers, and bad strut bushings. All of these issues have been replaced by the dealer. Most of the problems started at about 15000 miles, and have continued. Way too many problems at low miles. I still have problems at 51000 miles.
2000 dodge dakota ball joints failed prematurely and wheel hub assembly came loose.
2000 dodge dakota,4.7l aout transmission/upper control arm ball joint assembly defective.replaced at 1.100 miles,lower control arm assembly ball joint came apart at 9,200 wheel came off.
Upper and lower ball joints have failed. 40,000 miles on vehicle. Ball joints should last much longer than this. Dealer wants $1,200.00 to change them. Truck has already had new front drive shaft, new sway bar bushings, new driver seat cushion, new fuel injectors, new electric motor in right rear window. What has happened to "ram tough". May have to go back to "like a rock". Old pickup 1979 chevrolet never had ball joint problems, much less any thing else major. Thanks rick worsfold.
The lower ball joint snapped in half.
Ball joints failed.
Vehicle is experiencing slack in the steering column. Also, there is a problem with the rack and pinion steering. Right side of the vehicle is causing the tires to wear unevenly. There is a rattling and squeaking noise in the front right side. *ak
Front brake rotors continue to warp, causing truck to vibrate wildly under braking. Front brake rotors were turned @ 9k, 15k, 31k. Now at 45k unable to turn them again and have had to replace. Front shocks also being replaced due to excessive wear.
I don't have access to vehicle at this time for additional info, accident was vs tree, front end.
When making tight turns and backing up consumer can hear a loud noise coming from rear end. Vehicle at dealership at this time. Please add further details.
While driving vehicle makes a thumping noise and shimmies when get up to speed. Took to dealer ,and had repaired vehicle, but problem still exists. *aski
While driving 35 MPH vehicle started to shake and could not turn. After stopping and looking at vehicle saw front tie rod had come apart.towed vehicle to dealer who determined tir rod came apart and the upper and lower ball joints are bad.
Upper ball joints were loose and have been making clunking noise when turning. Contacted dealer.
While driving, vehicle sways back and forth, the front end is wearing tires and is too stiff. Took vehicle to dealer, replaced tires and had an alignment, but problem still exists. *ak
Front suspension makes a popping noise when the steering wheel is turned and the vehicle's front suspension is compressing and decompressing. The dealer has been notified twice and they state that there is nothing wrong with it (unable to reproduce the problem).
During normal operation there was a noise coming from front of vehicle. Dealership examined vehicle, and determined upper left ball joint and upper left control arm were beginning to separate. Dealership performed repairs, but problem occurred again as consumer was driving away from dealership. Second incident resulted when mechanic failed to tighten bolts, allowing problem to reappear. Please provide any additional information/ attachments*ak.
4 way flashes failed repeatedly (crushed wiring harness was discovered while looking for source of different problem). Front brake rotors warped again & again. Rotors turned 2-3 times, replaced once, then turned again. Smoke coming from center A/C vents in dash. Rear leaf springs were replaced. 2 days after smoking dash repair radiator fan would not shut off, requiring operator to open hood and pull approiate fuse.
While in reverse rear end locked up. Dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. Please provide additional information.
There was a loud noise in rear axle. Manfacturer's representative was sent out and acknowleged the problem,but could not fix it. *ak the rear axle was replaced after keeping the vehicle for a period of nine days, come to find out the axle was not replace the axle was just repainted that just justifies that rear axle is noisy the front suspension is the same.
When steering to left or to right a noise will occur. Dealer replaced steering shaft once, and steering column twice, but noise still occurs. *ak rear brake drums and front brake rotors failed.
Consumer noticed a popping sensation coming from front end. *ak left front ball joint replaced, steering shaft freplaced, however popping noise still exists. Consumer states vehicle pulls to the right and there is tire wear.
Consumer states vehicle is off set 1.25-1.50 inches to the right, this is causing vehicle to whine and make noise over small bumps while traveling a light speed.
Vehicle dies in middle of traffic and backing up intermittently, causing a safety hazard. Also, there is a clicking noise coming from left front suspension.*ak
While driving without any indication the vehicle started spinning around in circles and hit a concrete divider due to a broken axle, the rear tire and wheel rolled down the hill and hit another vehicle, the tire and wheel was still mounted to the outside part of the axle. The consumer was slightly injured.
Speedometer does not operate smoothly. On acceleration or deceleration movement is erratic (jerky); it moves as if it is getting stuck. Dealer has replaced the instrument cluster 3 times with no improvement. They now say this operation is 'normal' beacuse it is electronic and computer controlled. They now appear to be unwilling to do anything else to the truck. The suspension pops/clunks when making sharp right turns. It occasionally will also pop when stopping and immediately again upon startup (going straight). The intensity of the noise varies. Dealer says they can't find the problem until it gets worse.
When making a turn under braking, either at turn-in or just before the truck stops, a thump/clunk can be heard from the front end, possibly on the left. 3 visits to the dealer has failed to correct this, although the noise has been acknowleged by technicians.
When driving vehicle rattles and makes excessive noises. Dealer has seen vehicle 8 times, and can't find a solution.
There are several trucks with the same problem as mine on two separate auto lots in louisiana, in which the rt. Rear wheel protrudes out further than the other three by 1 to 1/2 inches. Daimler's service representative inspected mine and said it was safe to drive. I want to make absolutely sure that it is for me as well as anyone else that purchases this vehicle. They did find the rear springs on mine to be defective, and replaced them. My brakes failed after this incident. I was told that it was probably caused by the replacement of the springs in that something was overlooked at the service department. I am interested in making sure this is not caused do to the rt rear wheel not aligning correctly, and could this cause any safety problems in towing heavy loads in the bed.
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