2001 dodge dakota front wheel fell off, which caused damage to front end of vehicle. *bf the consumer wondered if the wheel falling off could have been the result of the upper ball joints being defective.
2001 Dodge Dakota suspension complaints
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Dodge dakota failure of front ball joints, replaced ball joint. *bf
Re: dodge recall: I own a 2001 dodge dakota, it feels like the wheels wobble.
The federal safety agency campaign 04v596000; daimler chrysler issued an upper ball joint recall. This vehicle was included in the recall, but when taken in for repair, results showed that the lower ball joints needed to be replaced as well.*ak also, inner tie rod wore out, failed state inspection due to excessive wear. Sideto side play in tire when jocke dup. Dealership stated this was a common problem.
2001 dodge dakota was recalled to replace upper ball joints. During repair lower ball joints were also found to be defective. Had to pay out of pocket for them to be replaced. The failure of the upper ball joints could also lead to the failure of the lower, and this should be included in the recall.
Dealership was not performing the upper ball joint wear recall 04v596000 repairs within a reasonable time. The next available appointment date is april 5th 2005.*ak......the safety recall states that consumer can loose control of vehicle and crash. He is afraid to drive it, especially on long trips. Dodg ehas not helped consumer.
I have a 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 - recalled with campaign id #4v596000. While the garage had my pickup apart they called and said my lower ball joint had "excessive wear" -quoted $440 to repair. At 38000 miles and to have excessive wear on lower ball joints is a product defect. I decliined to have then repair due to extreme cost while the truck was apart to repair the upper ball joints.
The consumer took the vehicle to have the upper ball joints repaired under recall. It was also discovered that the lower ball joints were defective. The vehicle had 40,000 miles on it. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and received no assistance. Provide further details.
Recall 04v596000 concerning ball joint wear: consumer received this recall notice, and contacted his local dealer, who informed the consumer that no parts would be available until march 2005.
The dealership is refusing to perform the upper ball joint wear recall 04v596000 because the consumer didn't purchase the vehicle from them.
The control arm and upper ball joints, when is the recall going to happen?? My truck is really really bad. The front end alignment I got is no good and my new tires are being eaten up by this. I need my truck for work and this is so dangerous to drive in this condition.
The consumer states the lower ball joints were worn. Please provide additional information.
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.
While driving 30 MPH front ball joint punctured the front driver's side tire. This forced the vehicle into a ditch. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership informed the consumer of the ball joint failure and repaired it.
Without warning vehicle lost control while driving 40 MPH. Vehicle was towed to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the front hub assembly needed to be replaced.*ak.....
I have a 2001 dakota 2 wheel drive with a bad front suspension. It only 54000 miles on it. I have had the bushing replaced three times and now they tell me I need upper control arm bushings, both upper ball joints, and a r/f hub bearing. Upper ball joints are very loose. I was wondering why I am always fixing the front suspension and if there is anything I can do to get this problem solved. I heard that there is a recall on the four wheel drive dakota's, but not the two wheel drive. Could you please help me figure out what to do/ thanks, stephen.
I have a 2001 dodge, dakota, quad cab, 4x4. Shortly after the warrenty expired(36000mi.), I developed a poping noise in the front end when turning over bumps. Sense then it has progressively gotten worse. I had it inspected and was told it was ok, just typical truck noise due to bumps. After hearing about the problem with the balljoints, I had it re-inspected (many miles later) only to find that I am lucky that a wheel has not came off (bad joints). Also, if the truck sets overnight (or 1 or more days)when you first crank the truck and put in gear(reverse) the transmition will slip. Took to the dealer while still under warrenty they said it was typical that the torque converter would drain down and that you had to put it in neutral for a few seconds to let the converter fill before putting in gear. I still have the problem!
I purchased the vehicle used but it had new brakes. I had it for a month and drove approx. 1000 miles and the brake rotors became warped. I had them turned and they were fine. I drove the vehicle for approx. 5 more months and 6000 miles and the rotors became warped again. The vibrations occur very badly when braking from 50 MPH-40 MPH. When braking from a higher or lower speed than 40-50 there are only minor vibrations. I also have noise coming from the front drivers side suspension when turning at slow speeds and going over a bump/curb(such as to enter/leave a driveway).
My husband and I own a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab, for about 2 1/2 years we are having problems with the front end. Now a recall on the ball joints has come in and dodge will not even look at our vehicle until the recalls go in the mail. I have brought to their attention how many times I have called with this complaint, I am scared something is going to happen to me and my family but dodge just tells me to stop driving the vehicle. How can I do that when it is my only one and I cant get to work or my kids to school.. Please help in this. My husband can give more info if needed please call him at 707‑689‑2333 if you need more info.
Front upper and lower ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak the faulty ball joints caused abnormal wear on the driver's side front tire. The manufacturer refused any assistance because the vehicle was out of warranty.
2001 dodge dakota quad cab was serviced on six separate occasions for clunking in the front end while going over bumps and during turns. Several parts were replaced while under warranty but dealership insisted that ball joints and cv joints were fine. They also stated that no other complaints had been filed and that there was not a service bulletin regarding this problem. The problem became apparent within the first 17,000 miles and continues to persist.
On april 16, 2004 I was driving my 2001 dodge dakota "sport" 4x4, at approximately 15-20 MPH when it appeared my had "fallen off", but was still somehow attached to the vehicle. The wheel collapsed inside the wheel well with the top of the wheel towards the engine. The brake line was ripped out and I lost control of the vehicle and had no brake power. The vehicle slid to the side of the road and eventually stopped. The result was the upper ball joint separated in the front right tire causing the suspension to collapse, the right front wheel falling off, the brake line being ripped out and losing braking ability, and lost control of the vehicle. To correct the failure, the truck had to be towed to a repair shop, replaced the upper front right ball joint, brake line work, and the cost of labor. The towing cost $45, the ball joint cost $56.80, and the labor cost $75 for a total of $187.41.
Recently the ball joints were recalled for dodge dakotas/durangos 2000-2003, but only for 4 wheel drive. My 2001, dodge dakota needs new ball joints. It also uses the same bal joint as the 4 wheel drive. If there's are bad, why isn't mine?
This complaint is about the fact that only the 4x4 dodge dakotas have been recalled about the ball joints. The fact is that they all use the same ball joints and well how do we know that the 4x2 are not going to go. What are you going to wait until someone get hurt before they recall the 4x2? I don't think that is right that they only recall the 4x4 they should recall all the dakotas and durangos of those years. I am not one for that I buy a truck and the manufacture has don't wrong by giving faulty parts and I would have to suffer the consequence. That just is not right if they already know that they have faulty parts on the trucks. So this is a complaint that they should recall all the dakotas if not all then also the 4x2.. There was no incident as of december 11, 2004 but the complaint required that I put a date in but there was no incident. This is just a complaint.
Tires on the front end of my 2001 dodge dakota 4wd 3.9l v6 were wearing really unevenly. Come to find out that I had one upper and one lower ball joint on opposing sides that went bad. My truck only had 40,000 miles on it and they were all highway. Both ball joints have been replaced and was done in december 2003. It wore out two brand new tires.
2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4, VIN no. [xxx] - failure of the front ball joint and the tie rod end that had to be replaced at my cost and will have to replace the the other side next year accourding to the dealer that replaced the the ball joint.. The front end of my truck has been making noise from the time I bought the truck with 59 miles for the dealer and I was told it was becuase of the greaseless ball joint and the only way to have it . *ak updated 07/24/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
I just replaced the ball joints on my 2001 dakota. They were very loose and had alot of "play". I'm lucky I got mine repaired before it caused an accident like others I've recently heard about. I've also replaced the front drive shaft, rear u-joints and rear differential all within the last year. I have to believe that all this is related. I'm probably up over $3,000 in repairs for these things.
I have seen several reports of the us government asking daimlerchrysler to recall 2000-2004 dodge durangos and dakotas, 4 wheel drive. The 2 wheel drive dakotas have the exact same ball joint and failure! Will these also be included in the recall? Mine have yet to fail but make a horrible popping/rubbing noise when I make turns at a slow speed. This is a 2001 dodge dakota 2 wheel drive with 50,000 miles.
Dodge dakota ball joint problem. I have once had them replaced at 30,000 miles due to an awful sound. The sound is back, this is a problem dodge should be dealing with. After research it is my understanding that this is a very common problem that dodge does not wish to deal with, and there has be serious accidents to which I want no part of. I'm guessing at the date of the first problem on this survey.
Passenger side front end ball joint failure. Ball joint replaced by local dodge dealer.
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