Problems with 2002 Dodge Dakota SUSPENSION

Front end linkage. transmission won't shift out. front end has a popping noise again ( same as before) transmission won't shift out and causes the motor to rev up considerably. *nlm

Upper ball joint on 02 dodge dakota quad cab needs to be replace w/ only 27,200 miles on truck.*ak

Upper and lower ball joints are exhibiting premature signs of failure at 10,000 miles load popping sounds when turning and braking. vehicle now has 23,000 miles and is showing signs of steering vibrations. why haven't the dakota models been included with the durango suspension engineering investigation. there are almost 100 complaints on the website? *jb

When driving and making a left hand turn there is a loud knocking noise on the passenger side of the vehicle. *ak

while driving 20mph front wheel bearing broke off, causing loss of control and injuries.*ak

2002 dodge dakota quad cab. while braking there seems to be a vibration under the front end or sometimes while turning either left or right in motion it will make a popping sound. i did take it to the dealer 2 month ago for that problem, but all they found out that the brake disks needed to be turned. but the same problem still happens. need to find out if there is anything wrong with the upper or lower ball joints, bushings that are not properly seated on the front end parts, or what? *la

2002 dodge dakota quad cab, vibration in the front end, taken to dealership mult times with no luck, vibration has lasted since truck was new, now 24000 miles later same problem. truck jerks in gear 1st to 2nd and popping when turns, taken it 2 different dealers, 1 said balance tires (3-4 times) no help, other said power steering pump bad, fix did not help. what can i do 30k+ truck has not been fixed since day one! what do i do from here . *ak

While driving theirs a noise from the rear end of the vehicle. the dealership that the rear end went out. cause unknown. please provide more details. ts

I bought my 2002 dodge dakota new in march of 2002. ever since approximately july of that summer, i heard the now infamous clunking noise in my front end. it wasn't until last fall of 2003 and several visits to 3 different dealerships, that they finally somewhat fixed my vehicle. i have since seen the reports by cbs news in regards to the ball joints and that has put further concern in the reliability of my vehicle. even though several parts, including the ball joints have been replaced by the dealerships (none of whom said they could figure out what the problem was, or even claimed that i didn't know what i was talking about when i said i heard the noise), i still hear the clunking and feel that it will never be fixed. i have put in several complaints at chrysler, so my problems should be very well documented, but feel it is chryslers responsibilty if anything futher would happen to my vehicle, or any other for that matter. please continue to do your investigation into this matter before someone does get seriously hurt.

While traveling on highway rear back window vibrates . dealership is aware of problem.*ak

At 42,000 miles noticed a clunking noise coming from the front end of the vehicle during sharp turns over bumps at low speeds. brought vehicle to the dealer and they indicated that both upper ball joints need replacement at a cost of ~$500. will be having both ball joints replaced and will request that the defective parts be saved.*ak

Since i've purchased this vehicle, about six months into driving it, i began experiencing front end problems with the control arms & ball joints. i've had it back to the dealer(big valley dodge) at least 10 times(@75.00 a visit) for them to repair/replace the ball joints/control arm. now it's no longer under warranty and will cost $1500.00-$2500.00 from different quotes i received. i can no longer enjoyably drive the vehicle. and i can't even drive it on the freeway as the whole front-end shakes the entire truck above 50mph. please help me. i love everything about the truck otherwise. i just want dodge to be responsible and fix their problem. they made a recall for the 4x4, why not the 2x4 with a very similar issue. please help! this is not fair. out of all the new trucks i could have bought, i had to buy the one with a problem the manufacture refuses to acknowledge, everyone i've talked to with the same truck from similar years (2000-2003) says they have the same problem. please help! also, front tires become excessively worn on the outside to where i have to replace at least once a year when i drive 10000-12000 miles a year(ridiculous). please help! *tr

Dodge dakota 4x4 2002 /have been experiencing front end problems with truck since purchase. brought in numerous times to dealer for brake issues[front rotors,pads,rear drums and discs].told multiple times there is no problem, its the way you drive. truck has never been abused,very well cared for. after the 5th time to dealer finnally told that the upper ball joints need replacment.this was after one full year of denial.notified dealer of noise at the steering wheel,told they could not vrify the complaint would probably go away after replacing upper ball joints.one week later after replacment of upper ball joints ,same noise reoccured [loud clunking sound at front end]took back to dealer only to be told that the bottom ball joints need replacment,no mention one week prior about wear on lower area.dealer also stated that the noise noted coming from stering wheel from previous complaints was now thought to be an intermiediate shaft in the steering column,this same noise that one week earlier could not be identified.at 30,000 miles my entire differential gear assembbly needed replacment.i have been charged multiple warranty deductibles on what seems to me to be, the same problem and possibly a canidate for lemon status.at what point will the consumers right's be protected.i am joining a class action lawsuit in regards to chrysler/daimler and suggest to everyone who reads this to do the same.check out www.dodgetalk.com for info and links.also i reccomend to anyone who has had problems with their daeler in terms of denials/non repairs/faulty workmanship/or any related costs out of pocket to file formal complaints and contact a local lemon law attorney in relation to their actions and lack of proper business ethics.only until we make change happen can we acctually achieve it.good luck to everyone who reads this.*ak