At 42,000 miles the front wheel hub assembly failed. As a result, while driving driver's side tire bounced up and down. Also, a grinding noise was produced at slow speeds. The dealer stated tire loosened on the axle.

- Statesboro, GA, USA

While making left or right turns consumer noticed a popping noise. Consumer had the vehicle serviced by a technician, who determined that the front axle had problems, but failed to fix it until it was recalled a few months later. While driving 60 mph consumer heard a popping sound again which resulted in the vehicle sliding sideways and crashing into a tree; vehicle was totaled.

- Raeford, NC, USA

Front axle on 2001 Dodge Dakota unexpectedly broke. The vehicle was in motion when the incident occurred. The dealer stated it was a manufacturer's problem. The consumer experienced several serious problems within one year with sudden acceleration on up to 80 mph.

- Mineola, NY, USA

I was driving to work and my front axle broke. I also had two previous problems with the truck were it would accelerate on it's own to 80 miles a hour and the only way to stop was to shift into neutral, emergency brake and press on the brakes and pray. I was out of a car over thirty days between the two times trying to repair the acceleration.

- Mineola, NY, USA

While driving 65 mph right wheel came off, then left wheel, came off. Rear axle had sheared off vehicle.

- Granville, MA, USA

The right rear tire/wheel protrudes farther out from body then left tire/wheel assembly. I'm concerned this could effect the drivabilty, handling and safety of the truck in a accident or in an evasive maneuver.

- Miami, FL, USA