5.8

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,267 miles

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1999 Dodge Dakota suspension problems

suspension problem

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1999 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #3

Dec 142006

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 12,800 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

- the contact states that on 12/14/06, he took his 1999 Jeep Dakota sport in for a tire alignment because his tires were wearing unevenly. The mechanic told him that he couldn't do the alignment because all four ball joints upper and lower had gone bad. The contact did state that he had heard about the recall on the Jeep Liberty's and was concerned about his vehicle because he has the same problem. The contact states that he did contact Chrysler corporation on 12/21/06 and was told his vehicle warranty had expired and it was his responsibility to repair the vehicle. The contact informed the Chrysler representative that he has only had the vehicle for 1 1/2 years. The representative took his complaint and gave him a reference # 15798865.

- Martinville, VA, USA

problem #2

Apr 092004

Dakota 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Replacement of ball joints and additional parts that were wornout, and the truck had only 68,000 miles, $900 repair costs, definitely a hazard that could have been averted by the manufacturer, and I would like reimbursemnt for my problem that alot of vehicles of Chrysler-dailmer Dodge Dakota P/uhas had.

- Flora, IL, USA

problem #1

Jan 012002

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 30,000 miles
My 1999 Dodge Dakota needed ball joints and numerous other front end and steering components at only 30000 miles. In my opinion, this was due to a lack of lubrication because there are no grease fittings on my truck's ball joints. If I had not caught this in time, I could have been killed when my wheels fell off. I am concerned that as my truck ages, this problem will reoccur because the replacement parts used were identical to the original part that failed. I have met numerous other Dodge Dakota owners who have had similar problems. Please help us.

- Woodinville, WA, USA

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