2001 Dodge Dakota: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 26, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 176,000 miles · NY

I was driving in a small neighborhood and I hear a very distinct ticking noise coming from the front passenger side, after I looked at the area I noticed that the exhaust manifold bolts and heat shield were broke . This can cause exhaust fumes to come into the car while driving and should be taken care of.

Filed Feb 18, 2005 · Suspension · SC

While driving at any speed driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection,but cause had not been determined at this time.

Filed Jan 21, 2005 · Suspension · TX

While driving 40 MPH, the driver heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the front right upper ball joint needed to be replaced. Please provide further details.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Suspension · MD

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drive it to the dealer. After a knocking noise was heard coming from the front vehicle was placed on diagnostic machine, but the problem could not be duplicated for stalling. However, mechanic determined that the left and right control arms needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

Filed Sep 20, 2004 · Suspension · CO

Driver side front of p/u started 'knocking' when traversing bumps or making right hand turns at 12000. Passenger side front tire began to feather at 30000. At 37775 with new shocks and tires, allignment was needed to correct pulling to the right. Was discovered that lower passenger and upper driver side ball joints were "horribly shot.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Suspension · 58,000 miles · MA

While driving consumer heard a knocking noise coming from the upper ball joints. Dealership repaired the problem four times, but problem recurred.

Filed Apr 29, 2004 · Suspension · MI

While driving 35 MPH consumer heard a knocking sound coming from the front. Consumer had the vehicle serviced, and was informed that the ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Apr 18, 2004 · Engine · 46,025 miles · NC

2001 dodge dakota equipped with a 4.7 liter eight cylinder engine with 46024 miles began to have a light knock. I had the vehicle towed to metrolina dodge where I was informed that the vehicle had spun a rod, due to excessive oil sludge build up. The vehicle was purchased with a extended warranty, but I was informed that the damage would not be covered under the warranty because the oil had not been changed by dodge certified mechanics. My husband and father have changed the oil every 3500 miles, but according to the people at metrolina if dodge did not perform all the maintenance on the vehicle then the warranty is voided. My husband went to metrolina dodge to have the service writer show him the sludge build up that they were telling me about. While he was there the service writer kevin st.clair told my husband that they have had several 4.7 and 2.7-liter engines with the same problem. Kevin said that it would cost $6500.00 to replace the crankshaft, one rod, and the bearings.

Filed Jan 8, 2004 · Suspension · 45,000 miles · SC

While driving consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the ball joints. The dealership/mechanic informed the consumer that the upper front ball joints were worn out. *ak *ph

Filed Oct 27, 2003 · Suspension · 34,000 miles · DE

I have a 2001 dakota that started knocking on bumps at approx. 25000 miles. I determined that this was not normal and took it to a 5 star dealer at approx. 34000 and 37000 miles at which both times they could not find a problem. It is very obvious there is an issue with the suspension. My father owns a 1995 dakota that had the same problem. Once the ball joints were replaced, not by a dodge dealership, the noise issue was resolved. There are many reviews stating this issue but chryler does nothing to address it. The only thing I am left to do is pay $800-$1000 to repair it. I unfortunately cannot afford this and risk having it break at anytime.

Filed Aug 2, 2003 · Brakes, Engine · 1,254 miles · MD

Front brakes clunk when applied,dealer replaced rotors. Transmission won't shift properly,dealer ordered and replaced new valve body. Lower engine needed to be replaced,because of valve tapping. A/c has bad odor when on. Front end squeaked around boots front end has bad knocking sound. 2 goodyear tires slow leak. Problems started at 1,254 miles, and keep going at 26,000 miles.

Filed Jan 27, 2003 · Suspension · 24,000 miles · WI

2001 dakota quad cab has a loud knock in front suspension. Three dealers unable to fix. The truck has had many front end parts replaced and the frame welded. For a total of 10 times to the dealers within a 6 month peroid. Still unble to fix. I am now concerned about the performance and saftey of vehicle. Chyrsler has offered no solution and very uncooperative with problem.