Problems with 2000 Dodge Dakota STEERING

Purchased 2000 dodge dakota. quad cab summer 2002, approximately 20,000 miles at time of purchase. vehicle covered under warranty at that time. had problems with steering. the wheel would jerk from side to side as if the power steering would engage and then disengage during a turn. brought to dealer. they said they fixed problem by replacing steering column. problem was not fixed. returned to dealer. replaced bearings in column during second repair. did not fix problem. returned again, dealer(formerly courtesy dodge, norwich, ct) stated that they sold there warranty to another dealership and they could not make repair. i would have to take to other dealership. taken to other dealer ship but at this time problem had not been fixed and vehicle was over 36,000 miles. dealer said i would have to fill out forms and that it was unlikely the repair would be authorized. how is it if the repair was never completed that they are allowed to wait until warranty expires and say too bad. i was then recalled by the military and had to drive my vehicle to new jersey so the repair was never completed. thanks, now courtesy kia. i wish i could conduct my business like the dealers. just ignore the problem and it will go away!!!!!!!. im not finished with this yet!!!! jpl. *la

Consumer states the shaft under the hood fell apart at the gear box, this caused consumer complete steering loss. please provide any further information.*jb

While driving 35 mph vehicle started to shake and could not turn. after stopping and looking at vehicle saw front tie rod had come apart.towed vehicle to dealer who determined tir rod came apart and the upper and lower ball joints are bad.*ak

Steering column develops clunk. is most notable on braking and acceleration. original column replaced at end of 36000 mi warranty period. new unit developed same problem after 12000 mi. concerned that failure may cause binding in steering and loss of control. *nm

Power steering pump went bad, causing a major leak of power steering fluid to be sprayed throughout the engine compartment, causing both the power steering to fail while driving and causing the drive train belt to begin slipping. *nlm

While driving 10 mph, vehicle started to shake violently. consumer attempted to exit main road, but could not control steering, vehicle hit a curb and came to a rest, vehicle was towed to dealer who determined front tie rod had come apart. *ak *tt

While backing up she could not straighten wheels, had vehicle towed to dealer who is replacing a broken tie rod at this time, side unknown. *ak

Numerous front suspension problems. bad ball joint/control arm assemblies/ bad tie-rods/bad shock absorbers, and bad strut bushings. all of these issues have been replaced by the dealer. most of the problems started at about 15000 miles, and have continued. way too many problems at low miles. i still have problems at 51000 miles.*ak

There is play in the steering column. the steering wheel will move approximately 1/8 to 1/4" up and down. the dealer claims it's because of the collaspable steering column.

When steering to left or to right a noise will occur. dealer replaced steering shaft once, and steering column twice, but noise still occurs. *ak rear brake drums and front brake rotors failed. *yh

Consumer noticed a popping sensation coming from front end. *ak left front ball joint replaced, steering shaft freplaced, however popping noise still exists. consumer states vehicle pulls to the right and there is tire wear. *slc