2002 Dodge Dakota: engine knocking or ticking

Filed Jul 26, 2011 · Brakes · 117,000 miles · OH · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that a knocking sound could be heard coming from the brakes whenever they were applied. The vehicle would also jerk during the failures and smoke would be seen coming from the brakes. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer. The manufacturer was notified, but offered no assistance. The failure mileage was 117,000. Updated 08/31/11 *bf the caliper guide was rubbing causing the brakes to sound like metal on metal. The brakes smoked and became hot three to four times in a period of a year. Updated 09/01/11

Filed Oct 27, 2005 · Engine · 41,369 miles · PA

I was driving to pa from fl in my 2002 dodge dakota quad cab with a v-8 4.7l engine (msrp $27,000)when I heard a ticking noise while in sc. All fluid levels were fine, so I continued on my journey on tues. Oct. 11, 2005 I found out the diagnosis which was that 3 rods inside the engine had seized and a new engine was required to fix it. I was shocked and assumed that chrysler would take responsibility since I had an extended warranty through chrysler. The chrysler adjustor finally arrived to check out my truck on fri. Oct. 14 and that is when I heard the horrendous news that chrysler was not taking responsibility for their end of the contract and stated that there was a lack of maintenance on my truck. After I found that out I immediately had all of my maintenance records faxed to me from fl which proved that I faithfully changed my oil every 3,000 miles or less. I assumed that this would be sufficient for them to fix my engine. I decided to leave sc due to costly hotel expenses and had my sister come from va to pick my daughter and I up where we at least had a free place to stay temporarily till my truck was fixed. I found out the terrible news on mon. Oct. 24th that my maintenance records meant nothing to the chrysler corporation. I received the response "lack of maintenance" as being the reason why they would not take responsibility. I was shocked that my extended warranty that I paid almost 1800.00 for to cover this type of situation would not cover this repair. My truck had 41,369 miles on it when the engine seized. The estimate I received for repairing the engine was $7,301.00. I called chrysler customer service and asked why my maintenance records were not honored and was told "this is the final decision mam". I asked for faxes to be sent to me regarding the adjustors report & a letter from chrysler saying that responsibility was not being taken by them for the repair and was told that they could not send that to me.

Filed Oct 21, 2005 · Engine · 57,000 miles · IL

Dt: the contact heard a rod knocking in the engine. The knocking j started where it could be heard. There was a diagnostic test performed by the dealer ,and it confirmed it was a rod. The truck is in the shop for repairs at this time.

Filed Aug 9, 2004 · Suspension · 18,000 miles · KS

The upper ball joints were worn out and need to be replaced. When vehicle went over a pump in the road there was a clucking or knocking noise from the front end. This was a common problem with these trucks.

Filed Jun 14, 2004 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · MI

When driving and making a left hand turn there is a loud knocking noise on the passenger side of the vehicle.

Filed Apr 1, 2004 · Suspension · MS

The ball joints on my 2002 dodge dakato 4x4 have prematurely failed. The truck has approx. 27000 miles on it. The infamous knocking sound comes from the front suspension when I turn. The truck has been taken to 2 different dealerships a grand total of 5 times for this same problem. A service tech and a service manager have both ridden in the truck and agree that there is a problem initially. Upon inspection, I have been repeatedly told that there is no problem "under normal operating condition." I have contacted dodge and have been told that they always favor the service dealers over the customer's opinion. Through research I found out that the ball joints on dakotas and durangos prematurely fail. I informed dodge that I knew this and that I would like them to rethink their original decision. They said that nothing in my research provided reason to change their conclusion. My truck has prematurely failed ball joints and neither dodge nor the dodge service dealer will do anything about it.

Filed Mar 10, 2004 · Suspension · 38,300 miles · AZ

When turning in either direction front end produces a knocking noise.

Filed Jan 23, 2004 · Suspension · 22,076 miles · MI

Right front control arm failed which caused knocking in the front end. *ph

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Suspension · 30,000 miles · IN

2002 dodge dakota 4x4 quad cab pickup - both upper ball joints experienced premature failure. Signs of failure began around 30,000 miles, but misdiagnosed by local mechanic as "no problem found." I later took the truck to dodge when knocking noise kept getting worse (after warranty expiration). Both upper ball joints were replaced and front end alignment performed for approximately $500. Since this is a safety issue, I believe a recall should be implemented.

Filed May 27, 2003 · Body, Engine · 10,000 miles · CA

The vehicle stalled while driving. *nlm *ak the vehicle experienced the following: knocking in the suspension(4 attempts to fix), the vehicle pulled to the right, the driver door had a wind noise and water leaked, the tailgate handle was loose on the right side, the lower steering column coupled, and the upper control arm bolts were found loose.

Filed May 27, 2003 · Suspension · 10,000 miles · CA

There was a loud knocking noise coming from the front of vehicle when turning left or right. *nlm.

Filed Feb 8, 2003 · Engine, Transmission · 5,000 miles · MD

My truck has loud knocking noise in engine and does not shift properely, have taken truck in and they say the engine racing is normal. The knocking noise is a purge solinoid which dodge addmits theres a problem but refuses to fix. They have made adjustments which now has affected performance to engine. I have had it in shop 4 times so far with no results. They try to tell you theres nothing wrong like its your own imagination.