Consumer called complaining about having problems with the steering . Also stated that the vehicle will have a squeaking noise and this happens when he is about to pull into a parking space or when he is backing out. Dealer was contacted and stated that there is a little noise biut that is normal also found tsb and but said that did not apply to the vehicle but the shop still fixed it. Consumer also stated that the noise still there.ts
2001 Dodge Dakota steering complaints
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While backing up heard a loud pop, and was unable to turn steering wheel. Had vehicle serviced, and was informed that steering shaft broke.prior to incident,when going forward or reversing there will be a shutter.
If we were traveling at a higher speed we would have been severly injured or killed. No safety defect listed.
While driving 50-60 MPH vehicle swerved to miss from hitting another vehicle and right/ left tires hit something, causing steering column to malfunction and to become inoperable.*ak
Shift lever will go into any gear without pressing the brake down. Sometimes shifter indicates vehicle is in drive when it's really in reverse, drivers feels this is very unsafe. Dealer has not found a solution. *ak shifter pops out of drive or reverse, steering wheel does not lock when key is removed from switch, dealer serviced 5 times.
While making a left turn at 10 MPH, the steering wheel became very stiff. Steering wheel was stuck to the position. Wheel would not straighten up. *akconsumer states that the power steering failed for approximately 80 miles, consumer parked vehicle overnight and power steering worked.
I feel that the problem with the front brakes has to do with the new all wheel drive system. The transmission problem is very scary because sometimes it takes a few seconds to down shift and that may lead me into haveing an accident. The seat is a big comfort issue seeing that is where you sit to drive. The engine idle makes me feel like the truck is going to stall out and I will have to restart it not good if you are sitting in a line of moveing cars
While traveling between 55 and 60 MPH vehicle hit a pothole . Consumer stated tire went flat. Upon examination, consumer noticed that left front tie rod had bent. Dealership informed consumer this part was not covered under warranty, and will cost approximatley $1200.00 to repair. Please provide any additional information/attachments.
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