Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the abs brake warning light remained illuminated. when driving over a bump, the vehicle made a loud knocking sound. the contact was a certified mechanic who diagnosed that the upper and lower ball joints had become loose and needed to be replaced. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 75,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. the contact stated that he was informed that the upper ball joint was worn. the independent mechanic informed the contact that the upper ball joints need to be replaced to repair the vehicle. the vehicle had not been repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the failure. the approximate failure mileage was 73,647.
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the front tie rod end detached from the vehicle while the contact was in reverse. the dealer diagnosed that the upper ball joints would need replacing. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 75,000 and the current mileage was 85,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. while having the tires changed at an independent mechanic, the front suspension collapsed at the upper ball bearing joints as the vehicle was lowered with the new tires installed. the vehicle was not taken to an authorized dealer to be examined for the cause of failure. the vehicle was having the front suspension replaced by the independent mechanic. the vin was unavailable. the failure and current mileages were 39,500.
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. the contact stated that he previously had repairs performed on the vehicle under nhtsa campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension, front control arm, upper ball joint). he was experiencing an abnormally loud squeaking and clanking sound while he was driving various speeds. the contact stated that the identical failure recurred after the recall repairs were made. the failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 94,000.
1999 dodge dakota had ball joints and tie rod ends replaced. now the consumer has a problem with the brake line and wants to know about any recall information for this vehicle. *nj the consumer was informed the brake line looked a little worn. within a week after the ball joints and tie rods were replaced the brakes went out. the consumer returned to his mechanic and had the brake line replaced. *jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. while accelerating from a stop light, the front passenger side upper ball joint failed. the front tire became disconnected and detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was towed to a repair shop and the cause of the failure was confirmed. the manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). the current and failure mileages were 104,000. updated 09/10/08 *bf updated 09/15/08 *jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. while driving at an unknown speed, the contact would sporadically hear a loud squeaking noise. he took the vehicle to the dealer for a routine alignment and tire rotation. upon inspection, a technician stated that the lower ball joints had severe wear and movement, and needed to be replaced. he also stated that the rubber grommets supporting the tie rods failed and created a metal to metal condition, which created a squeaking noise. the components have not been replaced. the failure mileage was 125,000 and current mileage was 128,000. updated 09/10/08 *bf the upper ball joints were replaced as well. updated 09/16/08. *jb
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota quad cab. the contact stated that there is excessive wear on the ball joints. the dealer stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 04v596000 (suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint). the current and failure mileages were 71,000. updated 03-25-08 *bf updated 03/25/08 *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. while driving 2 mph, the contact heard a banging noise coming from the passenger side front tire. he stated that the steering was difficult to turn. upon inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the passenger side front lower ball joints were disengaged. the mechanic stated that the cause of the failure was due to the lower ball joints not being lubed. in addition, the lower ball joints were rubbing against the upper ball joints. the mechanic replaced the front lower and upper ball joints. there had been no further occurrences. the failure mileage was 65,689 and current mileage was 66,471.