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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
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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 →
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NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
49 crash reports6 fire reports17 injury reports
What owners actually said
641 reports
5,700 miles · Dec 31, 2004
Suspension
I HAVE HAD MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED A FEW TIMES UNDER WARRENTY ALONG WITH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ! ALWAYS REPLACED WITH THE SAME FACTORY PART PRONE TO FAILURE !AT $100.00 DEDUCTABLE PER INCIDENT ALONG WITH THE COST OF A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER EACH REPAIR (NOT COVERED) - AND NOW MY EXTENDED WARRENTY IS …
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I HAVE HAD MY UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS REPLACED A FEW TIMES UNDER WARRENTY ALONG WITH THE INTERMEDIATE STEERING SHAFT ! ALWAYS REPLACED WITH THE SAME FACTORY PART PRONE TO FAILURE !AT $100.00 DEDUCTABLE PER INCIDENT ALONG WITH THE COST OF A FRONT END ALIGNMENT AFTER EACH REPAIR (NOT COVERED) - AND NOW MY EXTENDED WARRENTY IS UP AND IT WILL COST ME MORE FOR THE PRIVLEDGE TO OWN THIS USELESS TRUCK !
NHTSA ODI #10104874
Mileage unknown · Dec 30, 2004
SuspensionCrash
HAVE STAYED UPDATED ON TUNE-UPS AND KEEPING TRUCK RUNNING, GOT NEW TIRES NOV. 24, 2004 FROM LESCHUAB. ON DEC. 1 2004, I WAS HIT ON THE FRONT END DRIVER SIDE. TOOK TRUCK IN FOR REAPIRS, AND FOUND OUT THAT BALL JOINTS WERE EXTREMELY WORN. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10104809
Mileage unknown · Dec 28, 2004
Suspension
COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL." A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE (10/25-02) I HAD A BALL JOINT FAILURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IT LITERALLY FELL APART. I CONTACTED DODGE SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK IT TO DODGE FOR A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND THEY SAID THE BALL JOINT WAS BAD BUT WOULD NOT FIX IT. THEY SAID THAT THE WARRANTY ONLY COVERED THE DRIVE CHA…
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COMPLAINT RECEIVED VIA E-MAIL." A MONTH AFTER PURCHASE (10/25-02) I HAD A BALL JOINT FAILURE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE, IT LITERALLY FELL APART. I CONTACTED DODGE SEVERAL TIMES AND TOOK IT TO DODGE FOR A DIAGNOSTICS TEST AND THEY SAID THE BALL JOINT WAS BAD BUT WOULD NOT FIX IT. THEY SAID THAT THE WARRANTY ONLY COVERED THE DRIVE CHAIN AND O WELL. I HAD A MECHANIC FIX IT - NOT DODGE. HERE IT IS A YEAR LATER AND THE OTHER BALL JOINT IS STARTING TO FALL APART. THE UPPER RADIUS ARM BUSHINGS ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE ENGINE AND HEAT CAUSES THE BUSHING TO DRY ROT ALLOWING SPACE, THE BALL JOINTS CANNOT HANDLE THE MOVEMENT AND COLLAPSE. THE 1999 DODGE TRUCKS ARE NOT IN THE RECALL, WHY ? THIS MODEL CAME OUT IN 1997 I BELIEVE THAT ALL OF THEM HAVE THIS PROBLEM AND IT IS A DEFECT. ONE MONTH AGO I WENT TO TATE DODGE AND ASKED THE MECHANIC IF HE KNEW OF ANY OTHER TRUCKS WITH THIS PROBLEM OR IF THEY HAD TO DO A LOT OF FRONT END REPAIRS, HE LIED. HE SAID I DON'T KNOW ANYTHING AND I HAVEN'T HEARD OF ONE YET. A WEEK LATER THE RECALL CAME OUT. I NOTIFIED DODGE OF MY PROBLEMS BACK IN 2002, I BET A LOT OF ACCIDENTS WOULD HAVE BEEN NULLIFIED IF THEY HAD LISTENED." *JB
NHTSA ODI #10105383
Mileage unknown · Dec 27, 2004
Suspension
CONSUMER COMPLAINED ABOUT STEERING PROBLEMS. HE TOOK THE VEHICLE TO DEALER TO BE SERVICED, AND IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE HAD DAMAGED BALL JOINTS. CONSUMER WAS AWARE OF RECALL ON DODGE DAKOTA AND DURANGO 2000-2003. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10105375
Mileage unknown · Dec 22, 2004
Electrical SystemEngine And Engine CoolingExterior Lighting
TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADLAMP SWITCH (AGAIN) 2) TRANSM…
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TO DATE, I HAVE REPLACED THE FOLLOWING: 1) UPPER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 2) LOWER BALL JOINTS - BOTH SIDES 3) CALIPERS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 4) WATER PUMP 5) WHEEL HUBS - BOTH SIDES (FRONT) 6) CATALYTIC CONVERTER 7) HEADLAMP SWITCH. *JB NOW, I HAVE THE FOLLOWING PROBLEMS: 1) HEADLAMP SWITCH (AGAIN) 2) TRANSMISSION WILL NOT SHIFT BETWEEN GEARS 3) UPPER CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10104324
Mileage unknown · Dec 21, 2004
Air BagsSeat BeltsCrash
AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY, AND THE SEAT BELT DID NOT WORK. *BF THIS WAS A HEAD ON COLLISION WITH A TELEPHONE POLE. *SC
NHTSA ODI #10109391
32,000 miles · Dec 21, 2004
Suspension
THE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS WORE OUT PREMATURELY. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10105129
60,864 miles · Dec 21, 2004
Suspension
1999 DODGE DAKOTA RIGHT BALL FRONT BALL JOINTS WENT BAD. TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP TO REPLACE THEM. 61000 MILES ON THE TRUCK. NO ACCIDENT, OR INJURIES, JUST UNSAFE CONDITIONS TO DRIVE WITH THIS VEHICLE. JUST PURCHASED THIS MONTH. *AK
NHTSA ODI #10104243
41,000 miles · Dec 21, 2004
Suspension
ON 11/9/2004 I TOOK MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP INTO MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO GIVE ME A NORMAL OIL/LUBE/FILTER. WHEN THEY STARTED THE PICKUP UP ON THE LIFT, THE LEFT, FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND THE WHELL FELL OFF. THEY SAID IT WAS ALL RUSTED AND WORN. MY PICKUP HAD 41,000 MILES AT THE TIME. I CONTACTED MY CHRYSLER DEALERAN…
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ON 11/9/2004 I TOOK MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP INTO MY INDEPENDENT MECHANIC TO GIVE ME A NORMAL OIL/LUBE/FILTER. WHEN THEY STARTED THE PICKUP UP ON THE LIFT, THE LEFT, FRONT BALL JOINT BROKE AND THE WHELL FELL OFF. THEY SAID IT WAS ALL RUSTED AND WORN. MY PICKUP HAD 41,000 MILES AT THE TIME. I CONTACTED MY CHRYSLER DEALERAND WAS TOLD TO CONTACT CRYSLER DIRECTLY WHICH I DID. THE CHRYSLER CUSTOMER SUPPORT LINE REGISTERED MY PROBLEM BUT SAID THAT SINCE I DID NOT USE CHRYSLER PARTS OR USE THEIR REPAIR SHOP THAT I WAS OUT OF LUCK. THE LATEST RECALL PROGRAM APPARENTLY IS FOR 2000-2003 YEARS ONLY. THIS IS NOT RIGHT THAT A TRUCK 1 YEAR EARLIER WITH EXACTLY THE SAME PROBLEM AS THE RECALL ADDRESSES SHOULD BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER. HAVE YOU LOOKED INTO EARLIER MODEL YEARS?*AK
NHTSA ODI #10104241
69,000 miles · Dec 20, 2004
Suspension
THERE WAS A POPPING NOISE IN THE FRONT END WHILE TURNING. VEHICLE WAS DRIVEN TO THE DEALERSHIP, WHO INDICATED AFTER INSPECTION THAT THE LOWER BALL JOINTS HAD WORN OUT PREMATURELY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE LOWER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED. HOWEVER, FAILURE RECURRED 4000 MILES LATER WITH THE UPPER BALL JOINTS. *AK
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.
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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.
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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.
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