2002 Dodge Dakota steering problems

Filed Jan 26, 2019 · Steering, Transmission · 156,000 miles · WA

The car goes into park, but park does not engage. I'm able to remove the key. The column shows park but the car continues to roll. I see that 2002 dakotas have a recall for this problem but my VIN # doesn't show a recall for this problem.

Filed Feb 28, 2018 · Electrical, Steering · 96,000 miles · MI

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. While driving 50 MPH on the highway, the steering wheel seized and the vehicle stalled without warning. There were no warning indicators illuminated prior to the failure. The vehicle was taken to galeana's van dyke dodge (28400 van dyke ave, warren, mi 48093, (586) 573-4000) where the contact was informed that the vehicle was under recall for the gear shifter, and that the gear shifter and the ignition needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000.

Filed Mar 30, 2015 · Steering · 98,000 miles · FL

Rack and pinion seal busted while driving at some point resulting in loss of power steering fluid.

Filed Jan 22, 2015 · Steering, Transmission · 65,500 miles · SC

The shifter will not move from park position. I contacted chrysler due to the recall for that specific problem with that year model. They informed me that it is VIN # related problem (it is a specific VIN numbers that it is related to). I informed them that I'm experiencing the same exact same problem that all sites, reports and blogs are talking about. The final answer is to take my car to be diagnose, depending on the report they may or may not pay for the repairs. How it is different this problem from the problem that I'm having?!

Filed Mar 3, 2014 · Brakes, Steering · 100,000 miles · OH

Have had steering knuckles replaced twice on my truck because the caliper bolts strip out and cause my truck do dive left or right upon braking. Also caused by brake pad rails wearing too muck and not letting the calipers move the brake pads to apply the brakes. Almost caused accidents multiple times but dealer says its not an issue.

Filed Jul 16, 2013 · Brakes, Steering · 20,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated while driving approximately 35 MPH both front tires locked up and the steering became difficult to maneuver. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The technician replaced the brakes and upper ball joints. The failure continued to occur after the vehicle was repaired. The technician stated that the front calipers had to be replaced. The contact stated the vehicle was repaired four times. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Aug 22, 2012 · Steering, Suspension · 139,836 miles · OH

Pulling out of driveway and the bottom of the control arm broke free letting the wheel come free from the vehicle.....

Filed Jul 17, 2009 · Steering · 59,642 miles · NY

Lower u joint in the steering shaft breaks. Mine luckly broke in my driveway but it could have been bad. The part is unavailble aftermarket. Dealer is back orderd for weeks. I had to drive over 2 hours away to get the shaft at the closest dealer.

Filed Jul 2, 2009 · Steering, Transmission · 127,000 miles · AZ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact was experiencing issues with the steering component on her vehicle. He stated that the tires were wearing quickly. The dealer stated that they could not repair the vehicle because the cv joints needed to be replaced. The contact refused to service the cv joints. The manufacturer stated that they could not cover the repairs because the previous owner already had it repaired according to the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired. The federal safety agency campaign id number was unknown. The failure and current mileages were less than 127,000.

Filed May 1, 2009 · Locks, Steering · 100 miles · CA

Bought a 2002 dodge dakota new. Took it back 3 times for column mounted shifter problems within days of it jamming, could not get it out of park,then it wouldn't stay in park, making a crunching sound when you try to shift threw the gears. Each time I took it back, another problem came up caused buy the dealers neglect damaging the truck, I complained to chrysler corp and they blew me off and told me I was a troubled customer and they never would return my calls. I parked the truck in the garage and never trusted it for any long trips and such. Got stuck 250 miles from home when the shifter would not go into park, and then not stay in park. Now I was sent a recall notice of this issue ( recall g28 ignition/park shift interlock system) I took this truck to glenn e thomas dodge in long beach california for the recall and they attempted to repair this, I did not even get out of the driveway when I noticed the shifter still did not work correct and still was having an problem. I asked for the service personnel to look at this and he told me it was normal, it clearly was not ! They attempted to take it in again, and still it did the same thing, this 3 time repeat repair before I even got off the lot. I got disgusted again and left but when I got down the street I noticed that the steering wheel was off center and not even straight anymore. This truck has only 11,250 miles on it and is like mint new condition ( except for this problem) not a scratch, mark or dirt anywhere on it. I am not trusting this vehicle it could go into reverse and kill someone. There is more I have to say about this and would like to inform the federal safety agency of this issue before something bad happens. Also want this fixed or for chrysler to take it back.