Tap a category to read its complaints. One report may name several components.
When problems were reported
Mileage at the reported incident
270–25K
8925–50K
10950–75K
5575–100K
28100–150K
22150K+
330 reports with mileage · 311 unknown
NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.
What to inspect
Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.
Suspension. Review the 342 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Review the 85 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
Steering. Review the 72 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
49 crash reports6 fire reports17 injury reports
What owners actually said
641 reports
30,000 miles · Jul 16, 2005
Fuel System, GasolineSuspension
I OWNED A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SINCE 09-99. IT WAS BOUGHT NEW. .BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ON SEPT-2000, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE FROM MY FRONT END, WHICH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE BALL JOINTS. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT EVERY TIME I FILLED IT UP, GAS WOULD START POURING OUT FROM THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO THE THE DEALERSHIP MAROONE DODG…
Read full complaint
I OWNED A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA CLUB CAB SINCE 09-99. IT WAS BOUGHT NEW. .BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED ON SEPT-2000, THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE FROM MY FRONT END, WHICH WAS ATTRIBUTED TO THE BALL JOINTS. NOT ONLY THAT, BUT EVERY TIME I FILLED IT UP, GAS WOULD START POURING OUT FROM THE TANK. I TOOK IT TO THE THE DEALERSHIP MAROONE DODGE IN PEMBROKE PINES, FL), AND WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS PROBABLY BECAUSE I PUT TOO MUCH GAS IN IT. AFTER THE WARRANTY EXPIRED, THE PROBLEM GOT WORST, AND I WAS TOLD THAT I NEEDED TO REPLACE THE FUEL PUMP GASKET, AND THE BALL JOINTS. I ASKED WHY I HAVEN'T BEEN TOLD THAT BEFORE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED, BUT THE SERVICE ADVISOR THAT ATTENDED ME WASN'T WORKING THERE ANYMORE. I COMPLAINED TO CHRYSLER, TRYING TO SERVICE MY TRUCK SINCE I HAD COMPLAINED FROM BEFORE THE WARRANTY HAD EXPIRED, BUT THEY NEVER GOT BACK TO ME. I WAS JUST IN THIS CHAT ROOM, AND SAW THAT PLENTY OF PEOPLE HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM WITH THE BALL JOINTS, I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE FUEL LEAKING ALL OVER FROM THE TANK.
NHTSA ODI #10128979
Mileage unknown · Jul 14, 2005
Suspension
DT: CONTACT STATES THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A REJECTION NOTICE FROM A SAFETY INSPECTION. THIS YEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED THEY REJECTED THE SAFETY PART OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVE…
Read full complaint
DT: CONTACT STATES THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON THE RIGHT SIDE AND LEFT SIDE HAD TO BE REPLACED DUE TO A REJECTION NOTICE FROM A SAFETY INSPECTION. THIS YEAR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO BE INSPECTED THEY REJECTED THE SAFETY PART OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WILL NOT STAY IN ALIGNMENT. WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN IT MADE A THUMPING NOISE AND PULLED TO THE RIGHT SIDE. THE STEERING WHEEL CONSTANTLY HAD TO BE TURNED TO THE LEFT. THERE WAS ABNORMAL WEAR ON THE TIRES, AND THE TIRES HAD TO BE REPLACED. THERE WAS A RECALL ON MODEL YEAR 2003-2004 FOR THIS COMPONENT, BUT THIS MODEL YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED IN THE RECALL. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN TO A SERVICE DEALER YET. THE CONSUMER WAS GOING TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10128754
Mileage unknown · Jul 12, 2005
Steering
SQUEEK DEVELOPED AT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA OF 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP WITH ONLY 43,596 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND THEY DISCOVERED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DRY ROTTED AND ALL LUBRICATE WAS GONE. UPON FUTHER INVESTIGATION, THE LEFT SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO DET…
Read full complaint
SQUEEK DEVELOPED AT RIGHT FRONT WHEEL AREA OF 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP WITH ONLY 43,596 MILES. I TOOK IT TO THE DODGE DEALER I PURCHASED IT FROM AND THEY DISCOVERED THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE DRY ROTTED AND ALL LUBRICATE WAS GONE. UPON FUTHER INVESTIGATION, THE LEFT SIDE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE ALSO DETRIORATED AND CRACKED TO A LESSOR DEGREE. I FEEL THESE PARTS WERE DEFECTIVE UPON INITIAL INSTALLATION. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN OFF THE HIGHWAY, NEVER IN ANY ACCIDENT, NOR ABUSED IN ANY WAY TO CAUSE THIS PROBLEM. I REALIZE THE TRUCK IS ALMOST SEVEN YEARS OLD BUT STILL FEEL I SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN EXPECTED TO SPEND $738.40 ON THIS .
NHTSA ODI #10128486
103,000 miles · Jul 1, 2005
Suspension
1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP, V-6. THE VEHICLE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY BY MY MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC MENTION A RECALL ON ON THE BALL JOINTS SO I CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL IS ONLY FOR 2000-2003 VEHICLES. SINCE THE BALL JOINTS ARE FAULTY, I BELEIVE THE RECAL…
Read full complaint
1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP, V-6. THE VEHICLE FRONT BALL JOINTS ARE DEFECTIVE AND WILL HAVE TO BE REPLACED IMMEDIATELY BY MY MECHANIC. THE MECHANIC MENTION A RECALL ON ON THE BALL JOINTS SO I CONTACTED THE DEALER. THEY INFORMED ME THAT THE RECALL IS ONLY FOR 2000-2003 VEHICLES. SINCE THE BALL JOINTS ARE FAULTY, I BELEIVE THE RECALL NEEDS EXPANDING TO OTHER YEARS AND IF SERVICE HAS BEEN COMPLETED, REIMBURSEMENT IS WARRANTED TO THE OWNER
NHTSA ODI #10127314
60,000 miles · Jun 1, 2005
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
BRAKES. THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ARE MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE FRAME WITH A BRACKET DIRECTLY UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER AND TO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH AND BURST WHLILE I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY NO CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY. I WAS AMAZED AS TO HOW R…
Read full complaint
BRAKES. THE STEEL BRAKE LINES ARE MOUNTED TO THE TOP OF THE FRAME WITH A BRACKET DIRECTLY UNDER THE MASTER CYLINDER AND TO THE REAR OF THE FENDER WELL. THE LINES HAVE RUSTED THROUGH AND BURST WHLILE I WAS APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION. FORTUNATELY NO CARS WERE IN FRONT OF ME AND I WAS ABLE TO STOP SAFELY. I WAS AMAZED AS TO HOW RUSTY THE ARE AND LEFT TO BE THAT SUBJECT TO THE ELEMENTS.
NHTSA ODI #10123855
86,000 miles · May 26, 2005
Suspension
AFTER HEARING A HUMMING NOISE COMING FROM THE FRONT END. THE DEALERSHIP INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT THE FRONT WHEEL BEARING WERE WORN. *JB *SB *NM
NHTSA ODI #10108689
Mileage unknown · May 23, 2005
StructureSuspension
UPPER BALL JOINTS ON PASSENGER SIDE IS MAKING LOUD POPING SOUNDS AND PAINT ON HOOD IS COMING OFF. HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO HAVE IT LOOKED AT BY SOMEONE BECAUSE OF DISABILITY.
NHTSA ODI #10121847
80,685 miles · May 6, 2005
SteeringSuspension
1999 DODGE DAKOTA BALL JOINTS WERE LOOSE.*MR THE RACK AND PINION WAS ALSO LOOSE. *BF *NM
NHTSA ODI #10120441
99,828 miles · Apr 25, 2005
Suspension
DURING A ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED OF LOOSE UPPER/LOWER BALL JOINTS. THE PROBLEM WAS NOT RESOLVED. *AK THE CONSUMER STATED ALL 4 OF THE BALL JOINTS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. *JB *NM
NHTSA ODI #10115745
62,928 miles · Apr 23, 2005
SteeringSuspension
FOUND EXCESSIVE WEAR - UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS & INNER TIE RODS. REPLACED UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS & THE INNER TIE RODS. *JB
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOUND DEADENER MATERIAL INSIDE THE STEERING WHEEL COULD BECOME DETACHED FROM THE COVER AND HOUSING. NOTE: THE RAM PICKUP TRUCKS WERE BUILT AT THE WARREN ASSEMBLY PLANT ("S" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 16, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; ST. LOUIS NORTH ASSEMBLY PLANT ("J" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 19, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; LAGO ALBERTO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("M" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000; AND SALTILLO ASSEMBLY PLANT ("G" IN THE 11TH VIN POSITION) FROM MAY 23, 2000 THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2000. IMPORTANT: VEHICLES THAT HAVE ALREADY HAD THE PROPER CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN EXCLUDED FROM THIS RECALL. IN ADDITION, 1997-2000 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE BEEN ADDED TO THIS RECALL.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE MATERIAL COULD INTERFERE WITH THE CLOCKSPRING RIBBON AND CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT. THE DRIVER AIR BAG SYSTEM WILL BECOME DISABLED, AND THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP WILL ILLUMINATE ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CLOCKSPRING ASSEMBLY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 2001. ALSO SOME 1997-200 MODEL YEAR VEHICLES THAT, ACCORDING TO WARRANTY RECORDS, HAVE HAD A SUSPECT REPLACEMENT CLOCKSPRING INSTALLED, WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED IN THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN VAN, WAGON, PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, FAIL TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 209, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES." THE FRONT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MAY NOT COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: IF THE RETRACTOR DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY, IT WILL NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BELT RETRACTOR. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 20, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS BUILT WITH 2.5L ENGINES. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE AND THE POWER STEERING HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURE OF THE LEFT FRONT BRAKE TUBE CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE FRONT WHEELS, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE FOR WEAR. IF WEAR IS EVIDENT, THE BRAKE TUBE AND/OR POWER STEERING HOSE WILL BE REPLACED. A POWER STEERING STANDOFF BRACKET WILL BE INSTALLED ON ALL VEHICLES TO ENSURE THAT ADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND POWER STEERING HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PICKUP TRUCKS. SOME VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE REAR AXLE VENT HOSE AND THE BRAKE HOSE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: A PUNCTURE IN THE REAR BRAKE HOSE WILL RESULT IN A LOSS OF BRAKING FORCE AT THE REAR WHEELS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE HOSE FOR EVIDENCE OF WEAR. WORN BRAKE HOSES WILL BE REPLACED. THE REAR VENT HOSE WILL BE SHORTENED BY 3 INCHES AND A CLIP WILL BE INSTALLED TO ASSURE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE AXLE VENT LINE AND BRAKE HOSE IS MAINTAINED.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Additional source detail variants (5)
Suspension
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Arm
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORPORATION (DCC) IS RECALLING THE TARGET POPULATION OF APPROXIMATELY 600,000 MY 2000 THROUGH 2003 DURANGO AND DAKOTA VEHICLES WITH FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT SUSPENSION UPPER BALL JOINTS WITH REDESIGNED PARTS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE JOINT INTEGRITY CONCERNS AND HAVE SUBSTANTIALLY IMPROVED JOINT RETENTION CAPACITY (NHTSA RECALL NO. 04V-596).THOUGH DCC DOES NOT ADMIT TO A SAFETY-DEFECT IN THE SUBJECT COMPONENTS, ODI BELIEVES THAT THE FACTS IN THIS INVESTIGATION SHOW OTHERWISE.BECAUSE OF THE LOW RATES OF SEPARATION INCIDENTS IN THE REMAINING SUBJECT VEHICLES, A SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED IN THOSE POPULATIONS AND FURTHER USE OF AGENCY RESOURCES DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE WARRANTED.THE CLOSING OF THIS INVESTIGATION DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A FINDING BY NHTSA THAT NO SAFETY-RELATED DEFECT EXISTS IN THOSE VEHICLES.THE AGENCY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TAKE FURTHER ACTION IF WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES.FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, SEE THE ATTACHED CLOSING REPORT.
1999 Dodge Dakota Problems, Complaints & Recalls | Skip That Year
Illustration