Problems with 1999 Dodge Dakota WHEELS

Driving to the grocery store about 30 mph needing to brake and the front brakes were gone. right front caliper bolt broke thread and the caliper came off the spindle, steering caused more grinding and then i thought of the emergency/parking brake. i have replaced the same spindle before, but parts are not available now or before. i can';t find a used/new spindle to repair it and it just passed inspection.

Dodge dakota 1999 numerous problems with vehicle ball joint and steering mechanisms. *bf there were also problems with the rear end, transmission, engine malfunction lights, poor engine performance which consisted of hesitation and loss of power especially when under a load-going up and hill and seemed to get worse as the gas level in the tank lowered, hard abrupt shifting when in reverse and park to reverse, loud rubbing which was intermittent when making left turns and when stopping, the front would shake, the four wheel drive light was not visible on the dash when activated and would only show when the all wheel drive was activated, and there was a wobble, flexing and or vibration that would be present when braking along with a loose feeling or wobble when turning the front wheels. *sc *jb

While driving, the hub assembly went out without warning. the consumer contacted the manufacturer and the dealer and the dealer denied the claim. the whole front tire became detached from the vehicle, which caused more problems with the steering and front end assembly. provide further details. *jb

Aluminum wheels lugs:nuts came off. consumer stated the dealer had tightened the lugs:nuts, however, they will not stay tightened.*ak...everytime consumer had wheel work done, front wheel lugs:nuts and bolts loosened after driving one hour or more. consumer's first concern is for his family. also, if he should trade or sell it it would be a problem. *ak