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6.0

fairly significant

Typical Repair Cost:

$240.00

Average Mileage:

67,500 miles

Total Complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. had ball joint replaced by professional mechanic (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)
Dodge Dakota suspension problems

suspension problem

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problem #2

2008Nov 14

Dakota Sport 4x4 5.2L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

How can dodge not admit that a problem with the front suspension on the 98 Dakota
whether its 2x4 or 4x4. one of these days someone will get hurt or killed not to mention that the truck will have tremendous damage if a failure happens.so the Dakota owners need to figure this out before it happens like the Durangos

Greg H.

West Allis, Wisconsin, USA

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problem #1

2003Dec 18

(reported on)

Dakota Sport

  • 55,000 miles

Should be reimbursed by Dodge for design problem: no grease fitting on ball joint. For heavy-duty use, this joint requires lubrication.

Mark N.

Cleveland, OH, USA

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