2001 Dodge Dakota: clunking or noise when steering

Filed Aug 10, 2015 · Steering · 75,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 MPH and turning left or right, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The contact stated that it sounded like a gear was loose. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not notified. The approximate failure mileage was 75,000.

Filed Oct 17, 2006 · Suspension · 88,000 miles · VA

1. Normal driving circumstances. Front end suspension started making clunking/popping noises and steering became erratic. Truck has 85,000 miles. 2. Could not safely drive the vehicle. The steering was too risky. I also noticed while the tow truck driver was pulling the vehicle onto the truck that the front right wheel was leaning over at about 30 degree angle. 3. Mechanic diagnosed that the upper ball joints has basically rusted and deteriorated. Lower joints were also on their way to failure. Additional research has shown that the 4 wheel drive models were recalled. Why weren't the 2 wheel drives. This problem mirrors the issue that they had.

Filed Oct 6, 2004 · Steering · 43,000 miles · MI

I have 44,000 miles on my 2001 quad cab dakota 4x4 and the steering has gotten really bad. It clunks and pops on turns and bumps so bad to the point I'm afraid to drive it. There is no reason this new of a vehicle and low mileage should have this kind of problem. Chrysler refuses to do anything about since my warranty is up and the dealer wants $930 to replace the rack & pinion steering which might not be bad.

Filed Dec 23, 2003 · Suspension · 3,000 miles · PA

I have had problems with the front suspension of this truck since shortly after I purchased it new in march 2001. It has been back to the dealer 6 times, and they have replaced many parts, but the problem still persists. The front end makes a loud banging/popping noise when turning or going over bumps. It sounds like the tire is going to fall off the truck! Many others I know have the same problem. They need to isue a recall on this serious safety issue before somebody is either seriously injured or killed!

Filed Oct 29, 2003 · Fuel system, Seats · 24,620 miles · FL · crash

2001 dodge dakota slipped out of park into reverse gear and was circling out of control.*mr the vehicle eventually struck a concrete median and stopped. The driveshaft and other parts under the vehicle were damaged. This wasn't the first time the gear selector jumped out of gear. This vehicle was previously taken to maroone/dodge service center to have the transmission checked where it sat to this day. Consumer stated it was a mechanical problem since they complained about this. They haven't obtained no information on their vehicle since it was towed to the repair shop. The A/C only worked on high due to a faulty blower motor resistor. The power steering made noise intermittently. The gas cap was loose which caused the check engine light to illuminate. The driver seat handle came apart *ph

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Steering · 8,500 miles · CA

Problems with vehicle's steering column. *mr the consumer always noticed a slack or a looseness in the steering . The vehicle also developed a noise. The input shaft seal was dried at the rack and pinion and the dust cover was removed to the input shaft and the seal was pulled back. *scc

Filed Dec 5, 2002 · Steering · NY

Have had 3 power steering racks in 8000 miles and still not right. Steering wheel is coked to the left and steering is sloppy. Also, loud popping noises when making hard turns. Dt