Consumer took the vehicle to dealer for the federal safety agency recall 04v596000 concerning ball joint replacement. After retrieving the vehicle and arriving home the driver's side front rim cracked, and the tire was ruined. Consumer was told that lugs: nuts were placed on too tightly. The dealer denied that any ting was wrong.
2000 Dodge Dakota suspension complaints
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The federal safety agency campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued an upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but there were no appointments available until april, which could be dangerous for the vehicle to be driven.
Consumer stated she had to have the lower ball joint, and tie rod replaced.
Vehicle was taken to the dealer for a routine inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal lower ball joints needed to be replaced due to worn out parts.
Vehicle experienced upper ball joints problems. In the process the lower ball joints were being effected by the defect of the upper ball joints. Consumer made an appointment with the dealers for thursday january 6, 2005.
The federal safety agency campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued an upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but results showed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well. Vehicle will not pass inspection if lower ball joints were not repaired. Dealer will repair for recall only.
My 2000 dodge dakota r/t 5.9 is making a loud chunk noise in the front suspension. The current recall only involves 4x4 models and my vehicle is a 4x2 so it is not included. My truck has the same exact problem and I feel unsafe. I believe that this problem will result in an accident of some type.
Popping and clunking noise coming from front wheels (ball joints) when turning at low speeds. Reported to dealer several times, and was told "that's common, don't worry about it." I've been reporting it to then each time I bring the vehicle in for service over the last year and they never bothered once to inspect it. Now there is a potential recall, and I'm afraid my ball joints won't last till chrysler gets the recall campaign going and will cover the repair/replacemnt costs.
I called moss brothers dodge to get an appointment to have the recall #d47 to replace the front upper ball joints. They told me I would have to wait until february 1st 2005 before they would have the ball joint in stock.*ak I live in the mountains at 7,000 feet and have to drive down the hill about twice a week and now am afraid to drive at all. Seems to me that the dodge dealer should have the ball joint in stock because of the recall. What can be done?
Upper ball joints on my vehicle have failed and daimler chrysler refuses to repair and also refuses to agree to a re-embursment when a recall does come out affecting my vehicle. I own a 2000 dodge dakota r/t two wheel drive regular cab pickup truck.
Email consumer letter add to odi number 10051116 regarding upper ball joints on 2000 dodge dakota.*mr the consumer stated his vehicle exhibited a popping noise. *jb
My wife drives a 2000 dodge dakota club cab 2 wheel drive I drive a 1999 dakota 2 wheel drive. For months my wife's truck had a popping noise from the left front end it was examined and nothing was found wrong we kept driving it,the popping got much worse and the steering wheel would jerk to the left. On one occasion we heard a much louder pop we pulled back in the driveway I jacked up the front left of the truck to look under, once the weight came off the front end side, the whole wheel fell to the ground. After examination I found that the upper arm ball joint assembly had separated. The socket was rusted very worn,and did not conform to the ball. The ball was very worn rusted and miss shaped the rubber boot was worn and pieces missing. The ball joint assembly was replaced (we kept the old part)my 1999 dakota exhibits the same problem as my wife's and continues to get worse. We are still hearing a popping noise from my wife's truck the same as before. We had heard of this problem a year ago on cbs news and contacted daimler chrysler many times and have not heard back. On 12-9-04 the federal gov.ordered a recall,on 2000-2003 durangos 4x4 and dakotas with 4 wheel drive.our trucks are 2 wheel drive and prove that the problem exists on other non 4 wheel drive trucks.
My 2000 dodge dakota would not pass for inspection due to upper ball joints so I had them repaired. When I got my dodge dakota back about a week later the lower ball joint on the driver side broke and caused a crash. When the ball joint broke it caused the front of my truck to drop down onto the frame and breaking my axle, bursting my tire and bending a spindle and breaking my shock. I was lucky that I was in the parking lot of where I worked at the time of the accident.
I have a 2000 dodge dakota 2wd club cab pickup. The ball joint on the upper right side went bad at 60000 miles. I know there is an investigation involving the 4 wheel drive version of this truck and I was wanting to show that there is also a problem with the 2wd version also. On first inspection by the dealer I was told the ball joint was not bad. This occurred because the mechanic working on the truck did not know you couldn't check ball joint wear while the truck was on a twin post lift with the wheel hanging free. After I showed them how to do it they agreed it was bad. After calling dodge they told me it would not be covered because it was out of warranty and I was not the original owner. I bought the part from them and did the repair myself. I called dodge myself and they have offered to reimburse the part cost if I send in the invoice.
Recall 2000-2004 4x4 dakotas/durangos hey, what's up with only 4x4s???? Two wheel drive dakotas and durangos have the same ball joints as the 4x4s. Why do I have to wait to see if my wheels fall off before the 100,000 mile guarantee being offered on mine is up? What's this nonsense it "only happens at lower speeds, not high speeds". This is totally unacceptable and is dc way of saving money. Perhaps the government only investigated the 4x4s since they are the most popular vehicles (I.e., 600,000 4x4 versus 200,000 two wheel drive) never giving a thought to those of us who do not own the 4x4 versions.
The front ball joints are making a popping noise, causing the wheel to shkae and rust to fall off. Dealer was informed by consumer for repairs.
No event yet, however as the 2000 4 x 2wd dodge dakota has the same ball joints as the 4 x 4 version it should be included in the recall. Since it is not, I am filing this complaint. If any failure, accident or injury does occur from dodge's refusal to repair my 2000 dodge dakota under this recall I want note made of my complaint.
I bought a 2000 dakota 4x4 used, with 42,000 mi. In oct. 03. Went to get a missouri state inspection certificate, I was told upper & lower balljoints were "going bad". July 04, truck started to pull to the right.it"s an expensive repair that I cannot afford right now. I saw a news story on this issue and realized I am not alone. I belive dodge makes a great truck. They should stand behind there name, as well as product.
2000 dodge dakota front end problem. Nothing has happened yet, but the front end of my truck makes unidentifiable noise when turning. I have been to the mechanic 3 times and no one has been able to identify or fix it. I don't feel I should have to pay for this if it defect.as well, I would like the problem corrected. Please advise. Thanks.
Per mechanic upper ball joints worn out.
Bad front ball joints.
On 11/12/04 I brought my 2000 dodge dakota, extended cab, 4x4 , with 36,703 miles, in for a routine front end allignment. The mechanic showed me that the right upper ball joint was bad. I had it replaced. The cost was parts: 92.39, labor: 96.00. Today, I heard on the news that you are currently conducting an investigation into this problem.
2000 dodge dakota upper ball joints. Last year, my upper left ball joint (bj) failed. Thankfully I was still in a parkign lot at the time. If this failed at speed on the highway, it would have invloved sginificant injuries. *ak due to the failure of the one bj, I had a dodge dealer replace the left tire rod end and the left front axle shaft assembly since they bent when the tire and wheel assmembly came loose. In addition, I had the both lower joints replaced and the right upper bj and right side tie rod. The problem I have now is that the new dodge tie rods rub against the wheels on sharp turns. I took the vehicle and the service reps indicated there is no problem with this. However, the tie rod ends continue to wear the factory aluminum wheels. One dealer rep indicated that in 2001 the dakotas went to 16" wheels, and since my 2000 has 15" wheels, that I need to buy 16 wheels so the tie rods don't rub. Well, quite frankly that is unacceptable. I find dodge / damiler chrysler response to the upper ball joint issues pathetic. In addition, the spray nozzle freeze up anytime the temperature goes below 30 degrees. I've used all kinds of washer flui, and even added rubbing alcohol to the fuild, regardless this is a visibility hazard, and it should be noted the design was changed in the 2001 dakota / durango models
I have a 2000 dodge dakota 2wd with bad ball joints. The 2 wheel drive and 4 wheel drive have the same "defective" ball joints.
Premature wear of factory ball joints on my 2000 dodge dakota and water leak that fills up my passenger side floorboard. Dealer has never been able to find water leak problem.
Dodge dakota upper ball joint failure. Shaking steering wheel and front end noise clued me in to the known problem. Ball joints were replaced with better moog greasable ones.
Subject vehicle: 2000 dodge dakota r/t, iles: 49000; usage: daily driver-city/hwy only; complaint: excessive upper ball joint play early failure. *ak at approximately 35,000 miles I noticed a slight clicking sound coming from the front right suspension. I lubed the front end using the appropriate tool and grease nipples but found that there was no fitting on the upper ball joint. The clicking sound progressed to clunking over the next 10000 miles and on inspection I found excessive play in the upper front suspension on both sides of the vehicle. The left side being the most egregious. In addition I started to notice wandering in the steering track of the vehicle at higher speeds. I focused my attention on the upper ball joint assembly's and have since replaced both. The symptom has cleared. I have had an assortment of problems with this vehicle this having the most potential for catastrophic failure. Your attention to this problem would be appreciated james daly
Tie rod broke. Replaced toe rod and all ball joints.
Problem started with popping noise in front suspension. Tires eventually were wearing uneven. Took truck to dealer for alignment. They could not perform due to worn out upper ball joints. Replaced ball joints and noticed left upper joint had deteriorated to the point that it was close to separation. Also noticed tires had worn to the point that inner steel belts were exposed.
Since filing my complaint last month, my front passenger side upper ball joint detached and cause my wheel to nearly fall off. Luckily I had just pulled onto a street when the wheel fell off, so my speed was less than 5mph. I have been waiting on backordered parts to be shipped since my orignal complaint in october, so the worn ball joints had not been replaced yet.
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