10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 10 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 2
- Average Mileage:
- 37,166 miles
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I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota, I have been to the dealer a countless amount of times complaining about my from, every from noise to instability, excessive bounce. I am given every excuse in the world about this problem, I have even told them what it is, the ball joints, the tell me that it wheell and they replaced them, but have same trbl over and over again, I believe something jsut need to be done, it you need professional advise or complaint go to dodgedakotas.com.
- Uppermarlboro, MD, USA
The upper driver side ball joint separated. The male end of the ball joint came apart from the female part. Dodge, under my extended warranty replaced all 4 ball joints and the two upper control arms.
- Elkridge, MD, USA
Numerous front suspension problems. Bad ball joint/control arm assemblies/ bad tie-rods/bad shock absorbers, and bad strut bushings. All of these issues have been replaced by the dealer. Most of the problems started at about 15000 miles, and have continued. Way too many problems at low miles. I still have problems at 51000 miles.
- Auburn Hills, MI, USA
2000 Dodge Dakota ball joints failed prematurely and wheel hub assembly came loose.
- Tracy, CA, USA
Ball joints failed.
- Round Lake, IL, USA
Upper ball joints were loose and have been making clunking noise when turning. Contacted dealer.
- Fredricksburg, VA, USA
- Corder, MO, USA