Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||||
| 1900805 | 11/02/2005 | 1900805A | 10017651 | Revised power steering system bleeding procedures. *sc | 11/14/2005 |
| 1901204 | 05/03/2005 | 1900305 | 10011930 | Steering column snapping or ticking sound. *tt | 02/07/2005 |
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||||
| 1900407 | 10/10/2007 | 10023394 | Steering column intermediate shaft - pop, click, or clunk-like sound when turning. *nj | 12/06/2007 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | ||||||
| PE05056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/2005 | 03/09/2006 | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On october 26, 2005 odi opened pe05-056 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering wheel or steering shaft coupling bolts in model year (my) 2004 and 2005 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 dodge dakota pickup trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc).during pe05-056 odi identified 3 owner complaints to odi or dcc, 21 field reports to dcc and 142 warranty claims related to the alleged defect conditions.the reports and claims included 8 incidents of either steering wheel separation or steering shaft decoupling while driving due to loose or missing bolts.one of the failures resulted in a crash. pe05-056 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-004) to continue to investigate the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| EA06004 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/09/2006 | 03/08/2007 | STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On march 9, 2006 odi upgraded preliminatry evaluation pe05-056 to engineerning analysis ea06-004 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering shaft coupling bolts and steering column retaining bolts in model year (my) 2004 through 2006 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 through 2006 dodge dakota pickup trucks.either condition could result in a loss of steering control.although odi identified some quality issues in the manufacturing processes for the dakota and durango vehicles, the data do not indicate that a safety defect trend is present in either population.the failure rates are low for each condition and trend analyses indicate that problems with the subject bolts were isolated to a few units affected by assembly error that were detected either pre-sale or occurred early in vehicle service.further use of agency resources in this matter does not appear to be warranted.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the sugject vehicles and will take furhter action inthe the future if warranted.for more information see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| STEERING - COLUMN | ||||||
| PE05056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/2005 | 03/09/2006 | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On october 26, 2005 odi opened pe05-056 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering wheel or steering shaft coupling bolts in model year (my) 2004 and 2005 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 dodge dakota pickup trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc).during pe05-056 odi identified 3 owner complaints to odi or dcc, 21 field reports to dcc and 142 warranty claims related to the alleged defect conditions.the reports and claims included 8 incidents of either steering wheel separation or steering shaft decoupling while driving due to loose or missing bolts.one of the failures resulted in a crash. pe05-056 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-004) to continue to investigate the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| EA06004 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 03/09/2006 | 03/08/2007 | STEERING WHEEL AND STEERING SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On march 9, 2006 odi upgraded preliminatry evaluation pe05-056 to engineerning analysis ea06-004 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering shaft coupling bolts and steering column retaining bolts in model year (my) 2004 through 2006 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 through 2006 dodge dakota pickup trucks.either condition could result in a loss of steering control.although odi identified some quality issues in the manufacturing processes for the dakota and durango vehicles, the data do not indicate that a safety defect trend is present in either population.the failure rates are low for each condition and trend analyses indicate that problems with the subject bolts were isolated to a few units affected by assembly error that were detected either pre-sale or occurred early in vehicle service.further use of agency resources in this matter does not appear to be warranted.the agency will continue to monitor complaints and other information relating to the alleged defect in the sugject vehicles and will take furhter action inthe the future if warranted.for more information see the attached closing report. | ||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||
| PE05056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/2005 | 03/09/2006 | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On october 26, 2005 odi opened pe05-056 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering wheel or steering shaft coupling bolts in model year (my) 2004 and 2005 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 dodge dakota pickup trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc).during pe05-056 odi identified 3 owner complaints to odi or dcc, 21 field reports to dcc and 142 warranty claims related to the alleged defect conditions.the reports and claims included 8 incidents of either steering wheel separation or steering shaft decoupling while driving due to loose or missing bolts.one of the failures resulted in a crash. pe05-056 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-004) to continue to investigate the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | ||||||
| PE05056 | CHRYSLER GROUP LLC | 10/26/2005 | 03/09/2006 | STEERING WHEEL AND SHAFT BOLTS | ||
| On october 26, 2005 odi opened pe05-056 to investigate allegations of loose or missing steering wheel or steering shaft coupling bolts in model year (my) 2004 and 2005 dodge durango sport utility vehicles and my 2005 dodge dakota pickup trucks manufactured by daimlerchrysler corporation (dcc).during pe05-056 odi identified 3 owner complaints to odi or dcc, 21 field reports to dcc and 142 warranty claims related to the alleged defect conditions.the reports and claims included 8 incidents of either steering wheel separation or steering shaft decoupling while driving due to loose or missing bolts.one of the failures resulted in a crash. pe05-056 has been upgraded to an engineering analysis (ea06-004) to continue to investigate the scope, frequency and safety consequences of the alleged defect. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 85000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering felt loose. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the trans cooler line failed and was leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000. | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the steering felt loose. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was found that the trans cooler line failed and was leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000. mah | |||
| 02/19/2013 | 85000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving at various speeds the power steering would have a lot of play in the wheel. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and independent mechanic. after diagnosis they advised her that the trans cooler line failed and was leaking. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the failure and current mileages were approximately 85,000. tb | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 65000 | 1 | |
| I was traveling 55-60 mph on the highway in a straight line with the cruise control engaged when i hit a dip in the road and the truck literally jumped off the highway. it completely left my lane and drove itself out of control across traffic and to the right into a ditch. it caused front end body damage (moderate) and scared me to death. i have since disconnected the cruise control from my truck. now over the last 12 months the trucks front end shakes and rattles and is difficult to corner, acts if it will jump off the road. this front end of the dakota should be recalled before it kills many people. *tr | |||
| 08/17/2010 | 65000 | ||
| I was traveling 55-60 mph on the highway in a straight line with the cruise control engaged when i hit a dip in the road and the truck literally jumped off the highway. it completely left my lane and drove itself out of control across traffic and to the right into a ditch. it caused front end body damage (moderate) and scared me to death. i have since disconnected the cruise control from my truck. now over the last 12 months the trucks front end shakes and rattles and is difficult to corner, acts if it will jump off the road. this front end of the dakota should be recalled before it kills many people. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 40 mph, a loud noise emitted from the steering column followed by a sudden loss of steering control. the contact continued to drive and was able to regain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the intermediate steering shaft would need to be replaced. there was a closed investigation pertaining to the defect under nhtsa action number: ea06004 (steering:column). the manufacturer was notified of the failure however, was unable to provide any assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 40 mph, a loud noise emitted from the steering column followed by a sudden loss of steering control. the contact continued to drive and was able to regain control of the vehicle. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician stated that the intermediate steering shaft would need to be replaced. there was a closed investigation pertaining to the defect under nhtsa action number: ea06004 (steering:column). the manufacturer was notified of the failure however, was unable to provide any assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. kmj | |||
| 08/15/2012 | 65000 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 40 mph a loud noise emitted from the steering colmnn; followed by a sudden loss of steering control. the contact continued to drive and was able to regain control. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer for diagnosis. the technician state the intermediate steering shaft would bee d to be replaced. there was an open and closed investigation pertaining to the nhtsa action number ea06004 (steering:column). the manufacturer was notified and was unable to provide assistance. the approximate failure mileage was 65,000. js | |||
| 03/26/2012 | 72100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the power steering stopped functioning when he made a left turn. the vehicle then became difficult to steer. the vehicle was driven to a mechanic and the contact was informed that the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 72,100. sm. | |||
| 03/26/2012 | 72100 | ||
| Tl-the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota pick up. the contact stated while driving 55 mph he lost the power steering when making a left turn. this causes the vehicle to not steer. the vehicle was driven to a mechanic shop and the contact was told the power steering pump needed to be replaced. the vehicle was not repaired. the dealer was not notified. the manufacturer was not notified. the failure mileage was 72,100. mw | |||
| 12/19/2011 | 49000 | ||
| I noticed that the steering started getting sloppy and started popping. now if you hit a bad patch of road it wants to jump out of road getting scarry. i am disabled and depend on my truck to get back and forth to 4 different doctors. i live on social security and cant afford repair bills on parts that should not be wore out. please help | |||
| 06/08/2010 | 54585 | ||
| First falure of power steering pump which was replaced now leaking at rack and pinion | |||
| 05/28/2011 | 38000 | ||
| I have a 2005 dodge dakota 4x4 club cab, i recently started having irratic steering problems with my truck with only 40,000 miles on, this dodge has had alot of front end problems with low mileage, from upper and lower ball joints, tye rod ends and hubs wareing out. i have not been involved with any accidents because of the problem, the problem is turning the vehicle wants to over turn, when turning corners or on curves on highway. which i am sure can be dangerous to all. | |||
| 06/28/2011 | 58000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while in the process of making a turn, his steering wheel proceeded to tighten. the steering failure occurred at all speeds. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop for a failure diagnostic, where the contacted was informed that the steering linkages failed. the vehicle has not been repaired. the contacted also stated the front stabilizing bars, were missing bolts. the vehicle was taken to a repair shop, wear the missing bolts were installed. the failure mileage was 58,000. the current mileage was 58,355. | |||
| 03/29/2011 | 84000 | ||
| Steering column intermediary shaft failure. shaft joint froze reducing steering capacity while driving on highway. attempted 1 repair to lubricate joint, replace belt, and adjust tensioner at cost of 300.00. problem subsided then returning with even greater failure requiring replacement of shaft at 500.00. dodge chaulks it up as normal wear and tear. total repairs on vehicle bought in 2005 and has recorded 84k miles(about 14k) now exceeding 4k with 800.00 recouped by dodge.have part in possession. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 5 mph, the contact heard a loud popping sound and the steering wheel became unstable. the contact stated the sound was also heard when the steering wheel was turned while the vehicle was parked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic but the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure and recommended the manufacturer be contacted. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no other complaints and did not provide any further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. | |||
| 02/11/2011 | 55000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. while driving approximately 5 mph the contact heard a loud popping sound and the steering wheel felt loose. the contact stated the sound was also heard when the steering wheel was turned while parked. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. the mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure and recommended the manufacturer be contacted. the manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no other complaints and did not provide further assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 55,000. ds | |||
| 03/10/2011 | 39400 | ||
| Just like other 2005 dodge dakota owners reported with the steering rack pinion failed. fluid leak at steering rack pinion which caused vehicle to pulled to right. it failed to turned back to right after failed. could have been worst if not for me went to an open field. no injury or damaged reported. it should have not failed on truck with only 39500 miles. | |||
| 12/01/2010 | 60000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact was attempting to make a left hand turn and the vehicle kept going straight. there was a good amount of snow on the ground, so the contact slid into an embankment. the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated the left tire rod came apart, but there was no physical damage that would show why it came apart. the dealer said the right side tire rod was bad and needed to be replaced as well. the vehicle was at the dealer being repaired at the time of the complaint. the vin was not available at the time of the complaint.the failure mileage and current mileages was 60000.rl | |||
| 03/17/2010 | 57000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. the contact stated that while driving the steering locks up at any speed. the contact stated the failed component is the intermediary shaft. he said if he lubricates it with wd40 it will steer normally for a while. the dealer stated that the vehicle can be repaired at the owners expense. the vehicle has not been repaired. the current and failure mileages were approximately 57,000. | |||
| 01/27/2005 | 33000 | 1 | |
| 2005 dodge dakota play in steering every since purchased one year ago as an off lease return. now truck is in shop due to accident involving front end damage from impact with pillar / pole. accident unrelated to steering problem. was contacted by repair shop today and they state all is repaired except the unrelated steering problem and that it is not part of accident and will be separate cost if i want it repaired and that it is loose steering column and rack and pinion loose *cn | |||
| 05/27/2009 | 34003 | 1 | |
| 2005 dodge dakota front end was making a rattling noise. took it to my mechanic and he said the lower ball joint is bad. what gives with all of these problems with the front end of these dakotas without any recalls. jeep had a recall on the same problem. *tr | |||
| 01/12/2009 | 1 | ||
| In january, 2009, noticed a growling in the front end of the 2005 dodge dakota (~43,000) with difficulty turning corners. took it to several repair shops who indicated that the front end needed work, including but not limited to, ball joints, tie-rods, tires at a cost over $1000.00. took it to a dodge dealer who indicated that only needed grease and greased. in the past week, march, 2009, shimming and noise in front end when turning. took to dodge dealer who indicated that the tie-rods, sway bars and tires (split) needed repair cost >$1000. took it to another repair shop and received same news plus ball joints were worn. having work done and wanted to report since i noticed that there seems to be a number of incidents related to same issue on your website. no injuries but there was the possibility if the front end had failure on the highway while driving on icy/snowy/wet roads. *tr | |||
| 02/23/2009 | 1 | ||
| I have a 2005 dodge dakota slt. i purchased it in 10/2005. i have had problems with this truck since i first bought it. recently i had to replaced the tire rods, sway bar and linkage, brakes, calipers, and rotors. two days after i had all of these things fixed i noticed that the truck was still shaking and making a lot of noise. when i brought the truck to dodge i was informed that the rear axle in the truck needed to be replaced. i was told that when the truck was manufactured the wrong size axle was put in the truck. this caused all kinds of problems. i was told that other parts are damaged and need to be replaced and repaired.(rear brake shoes, front disc rotors) i was told that the axle part is covered under warranty but i have to pay the $100 deductible. i was told that everything else that is damaged (due to the axle) and requires repair and replacement is not covered because it is considered normal wear and tear. i was given a quote of somewhere around $400. (depending on labor) my complaint is simple, i am being forced to pay for damaged parts on my truck that are directly caused by the manufactures error. a problem that can be proved to be the manufacturers fault. i was sold a vehicle that had the wrong axle installed. which then caused additional problems. when i bought this truck i was under the impression that the manufactures made the vehicle properly. they did not. they sold me a truck with the wrong part installed. not only is this wrong but there should be some kind of an investigation into this. if the wrong size axle is in my truck, there are other trucks that also have the wrong size axle installed. it is dangerous and suspicious. i think it is even safe to say that it is fraud too! selling trucks that have the wrong parts installed and then making profit from the repairs and replacements. sounds like fraud to me. *tr | |||
| 09/18/2008 | 61200 | 1 | |
| Bought a 2005 dodge dakota with 61,000 miles on it...was driving about 30 mph after picking up my child and all of a sudden lost control of the vehicle. the vehicle pulled me right off the road almost into a ditch where i was finally able to come to a stop and get out. to hear that my tire is about to fall off. the tie-rod had broke away and i lost control, if i had been going any faster i probably would have rolled the vehicle and may have injured my family or other people. i had the vehicle towed to a mechanic where he had told me these models do not have a nipple to lube the tie-rods so they break often. this should not be happening i could have been killed as could have my mother and 2 year old daughter or even someone else on the road. a vehicle with 61000 miles should not be having these issues. this problem should be resolved before someone does get hurt or even worse killed! *tr | |||
| 09/08/2008 | 33000 | 1 | |
| Left front steering rod end broke into two pieces causing a complete loss of steering control. *tr | |||
| 01/01/2008 | 20000 | 3 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. while driving at any speed, but particularly at speeds between 50-70 mph, the steering wheel vibrates out of the contact's hand when the brake pedal is depressed. the dealer replaced the front rotors and brakes. two weeks later, the failure recurred. the purchase date was unknown. the current mileage was 32,000 and failure mileage was 20,000. | |||
| 03/05/2007 | 19963 | 1 | 09/22/2005 |
| Consistent driveline vibration, unable to diagnose or repair. i took my 2005 dodge laramie quad cab in for a front end alignment on march 5, 2007 to try and repair the previously mentioned problem. since this time i have had the truck back to the dealership a minimum of ten times and it has been in their possession at least 60 days. the dealer has virtually replaced all of the front end parts, brakes, rotors, calipers, rotated tires, replaced and tried eleven (11) michelin tires, balanced, high speed balanced, my rims have over fifty notches where they have placed weights to balance the tires without result. similar complaints lead me to believe this is a safety issue and needs investigated since by their own admission they can not diagnose the problem. *tr | |||
| 07/29/2005 | 2990 | 1 | 05/28/2005 |
| My 2005 dodge dakota has has a steering problem starting july 2005. the vehicle makes a loud noise/squealing sound when steering is turned either right or left. this noise is made with little movement of the steering wheel and continues to the stop. the vehicle has been serviced three times replacing the belt and tensioner twice, power steering pump, and power steering rack. vehicle still makes noise and dealership has no idea what problem is. i contacted corporate and advised them of the problem and have been getting the run around from them also. they do not know what the problem is, yet they tell me it is safe to drive! as of today they continue to tell me that engineering is looking into the problem. *nm | |||
| STEERING - COLUMN | |||
| 07/23/2006 | 90 | 1 | 07/22/2006 |
| I have taken the 2005 dodge dakota 4x4 back to the dealer for repair on july 24, 2006. service technician stated that the problem could not be duplicated. no repairs were made to the vehicle. 1) buzzing noise when shifting into drive also in reverse. 2) transmission slips in drive and reverse when going up a steep incline. the transmission is not downshifting to a lower gear when driving up a hill, have to put transmission in 2nd gear to drive up a steep hill. 3) truck has to come almost to a complete stop before transmission downshifts into 1st gear. 4) after the truck has been driven for a while, there is a metallic clanking noise coming from the transmission shifting gears. 5) the front axles (driveshafts) are making a grinding noise when executing a sharp turn with the steering wheel. 6) when in park with the truck turned off there is a lot of play in the steering wheel, it will not lock into place when the key is removed. *nm | |||
| 03/13/2005 | 03/13/2005 | ||
| I purchased a 2005 dodge dakota pickup truck from venice dodge/nissan, venice, fl on march 13, 2005. the steering wheel, which is not tilt, blocks my view of the instrument panel. called dodge corp. and they said i should have notied this before i purchased the truck. i said this is my fault because of dodges design error? dodge corp. said there is nothing they can do to fix the problem. went to the dodge dealership service dept.. service manager looked at steering wheel. he is at least 6 ft 1 inch tall, puts seat back, said had no problem. iam only 5 ft 9 inch tall, must have seat farther up. service manager said nothing they can do to fix problem. this is a saftey hazard. i must look under or over steering wheel to read the speedomter. takes my eyes off road for a longer period of time. talk to other owners of same truck, have same problem. | |||
| 12/20/2004 | 1 | 12/17/2004 | |
| Anyone over 5'11 cannot see the speedometer without slouching or tipping their head sideways. the view is blocked by the steering wheel. no one at the dealer had even sat in a similar vehicle a month after i brought to their attention. the only way to safely see the anti lock brake indicator, high beam indicator or oil light is if the vehicle is equipped with a tilt wheel. i notified the dealer after driving this vehicle less than 100 miles. to date they have done nothing and tell me it could cost me $3400 - $5000 to rectify. | |||
| STEERING - HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST - HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS | |||
| 03/28/2008 | 1 | 01/19/2008 | |
| I bought a 2005 dodge dakota v6 4 x 4 less that three months ago. the power steering pump went out. i bought a new pump at the dealership for $172.00 & put it in. the truck is still not working. i believe the new pump is also shot now. the hoses have been cleaned out & the rack is not leaking. there was always fluid in the power steering reservoir. none of the fluid is circulating. *tr | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - ARM - IDLER AND ATTACHMENT | |||
| 11/11/2005 | 18223 | 8 | 02/07/2005 |
| I purchased a 2005 dodge dakota and 6 months after my purchase the vehicles idler was jumping from 1 to 3 and then vehicle dies. it continues to this. i have bringing my truck in to be serviced sense 11-2005 and 2 months ago i was told that there was no fix for the issue. i have been battling with chrysler for the lemon law, and they state my vehicle has been repaired. to this date no repair, vehicle died in the middle of intersection and was re-ended. | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - TIE ROD ASSEMBLY | |||
| 03/10/2008 | 49000 | 1 | 08/30/2005 |
| Premature failure of lower ball joints on 2005 dodge dakota 4wd pu. *tr | |||
| STEERING - RACK AND PINION - PINION SHAFT | |||
| 03/28/2008 | 1 | 01/19/2008 | |
| I bought a 2005 dodge dakota v6 4 x 4 less that three months ago. the power steering pump went out. i bought a new pump at the dealership for $172.00 & put it in. the truck is still not working. i believe the new pump is also shot now. the hoses have been cleaned out & the rack is not leaking. there was always fluid in the power steering reservoir. none of the fluid is circulating. *tr | |||
| STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR | |||
| 08/30/2011 | 62004 | ||
| After only 62,000 miles my ball joints are shot. i have owned many cars in the past and never had to replace ball joints. this is not alot of miles to wear down ball joints on a truck, it is obvious there is a defect. | |||
| 10/31/2005 | 1 | 10/17/2005 | |
| 2005 dodge dakota tilt steering does not work, brakes shuddered. *ts ***no answer required*** it was determined that the problem was not the brake but that the rear axle had been milled incorrectly causing the brakes to shudder and vibrate. the consumer was involved in an accident in which the brakes shuddered and locked up. as a result he rear ended another vehicle. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the brakes were checked. neither the technician nor the computer found any problems with the brakes. the consumer traded the vehicle in for another 2005 dodge dakota. *nm | |||