2.1

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
75,400 miles

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problem #5

Mar 052009

Dakota

  • 180,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Dakota sport. In June of 2008, the wheel bearings were replaced on the vehicle. In September and December of 2008 and again in January of 2009, the front wheel bearings were replaced. The contact stated the vehicle has never been taken to get serviced professionally. While driving at any speed, a clicking sound is heard coming from the wheels. The front wheel bearings have failed five times before while driving. This is currently the sixth occurrence and the contact would like some assistance. The failure mileage was 180,000.

- Malvern, OH, USA

problem #4

Oct 242004

Dakota

  • 46,000 miles
At 46,000 miles the ball joints failed. There was grinding in the right front side of the vehicle. Had to have the tie rods and wheel bearings replaced.

- Munising, MI, USA

problem #3

Dec 062004

Dakota

  • 86,000 miles
After hearing a humming noise coming from the front end. The dealership informed the consumer that the front wheel bearing were worn.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 082003

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles
My 1999 Dodge Dakota had the wheel bearing fail at 65,000 miles. This is the same failure that has occurred in the 2000 to present recall. They should include the 1999 model in their recall.

- Marcy, NY, USA

problem #1

Mar 122004

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • miles
While driving consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of the vehicle. Consumer took the vehicle to the dealership, and mechanic determined that the right upper ball joint failed. Lower ball joint was recommended by the dealer that it needed replacement. In addition, wheel bearing were replaced.

- South Burlington, VT, USA