2004 Dodge Dakota: engine knocking or ticking

5 of the 206 complaints about the 2004 Dodge Dakota describe engine knocking or ticking.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Engine knocking or ticking by model year

2011
1
2006
1
2005
6
2004
5
2003
5
2002
12
2001
13
2000
9
1999
18
1998
10
1997
4
1996
1
1995
3
1993
1

What owners say

Filed May 1, 2009 · Steering · 56,000 miles · PA

While driving normally I noticed a knock in the front end while I just went down the street, thought it might be a ball joint or tie rod. Then one day while driving down the highway the steering became close to impossible. Very jerky and it felt gummy. I had the rack replaced as suggested by the "5-star dealer" and that only fixed the noise, not the steering issue. Read online about it being the intermediate steering shaft and u-joints, so I sprayed them with lubricant and am going to see how the truck runs later. Some of those engineers really need to design greased fittings into the vehicle.

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Body, Fuel system · 95 miles · NY

When braking for a stop, with the gas tank between half and full, there is a loud "thumping" noise a few seconds after begin stopped. The original gas tank has been replaced but the noise still exists. Per the dealer, 2005 and later models this problem has been corrected. Why can this not be corrected on the 2004 models? *tr the consumer stated it is to his understanding that this is an ongoing problem with the gas tank on 2004 dodge dakota's. The consumer is questioning why the later models were corrected and not the model he possess which has the same defect? The dealer stated knocking noise on floor the vehicle was placed on a lift and the axle nuts were re-torqued. Water leaked over the accelerator pedal, and the hole was sealed. The dealer stated clicking noise came from the rear when coming to a stop. Updated 09/05/07 *tr updated 09/06/07.

Filed Feb 3, 2007 · Steering · 24,700 miles · NJ

The tie rod on the passenger's side front suspension is separating from the steering rack. Tie rod boot is twisted and vehicle makes a loud knocking and clicking noise while turning. Dealer service mechanic stated the steering rack was separating and a gear box needed replacement as well. Failure of tie rod could result in steering failure and loss of vehicle control. Needs replacement, but was informed an entire steering rack and gear box must be replaced.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Suspension · CA

A knocking noise was coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer drove the vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the left and right upper ball joints needed to be replaced.

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Steering, Suspension · PA

Consumer was making a right turn a loud knocking noise was heard coming from the front. Consumer drove vehicle to the dealer, and mechanic determined that the rack and pinion,and both front driver's side and passenger's side upper ball joints needed to be replaced.