I own a 2003 dodge dakota truck. I have 15,500 miles on it and on 03/03/04 the left upper ball joint had to be replaced. In 2001 I owned a 2001 dakota and had no problems with it. ( it was traded at 17,000) miles. From 1987 until 2001 I owned a 1987 dakota, at the time of trade it had 187,000 miles with no ball joint problems, and it is still used on the road every day.
2003 Dodge Dakota steering complaints
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The ball joints on my 2003 dodge dakota quad cab truck began making noise at only 5000 miles. The service manage at the dealership told me that this is a chronic problem on this model, but there is no maunfacturer-authorized repair for it. I am worried about safety issues .
During cold weather it is difficult to turn the vehicle for the first two turns. Driver has to turn the steering wheel a couple of times before driving to get the power steering to function. Dealer says this is possibly a normal occurrence during cold weather.
Driving down the road heard a bang lost control of the truck and hit a parked car. Car was towed away and fixed body shop and front end shop said tie rod and ball joint snapped off clean this truck only has 5000 miles on it, also I have all the damaged parts if any body wants to test them.
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