NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
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641 reports50,123 miles · Mar 4, 2004
Suspension
WHILE ROTATING TIRES, AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY WAS OBSERVED IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT. MILEAGE AT 50,123. THE COST OF REPAIRS AT DODGE 1,924.00 PARTS AND LABOR,ON OEM PARTS.THESE ARE THE SAME BALL JOINTS THAT ORIGINALLY FAILED. NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH BALL JOINTS WITH GREASE FITTINGS, WHICH I AM HAVING DONE FOR 565.00 PARTS AN…
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WHILE ROTATING TIRES, AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PLAY WAS OBSERVED IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT. MILEAGE AT 50,123. THE COST OF REPAIRS AT DODGE 1,924.00 PARTS AND LABOR,ON OEM PARTS.THESE ARE THE SAME BALL JOINTS THAT ORIGINALLY FAILED. NEED TO BE REPLACED WITH BALL JOINTS WITH GREASE FITTINGS, WHICH I AM HAVING DONE FOR 565.00 PARTS AND LABOR.
NHTSA ODI #10060439
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 2004
EquipmentSuspension
1999 DODGE DAKOTA.I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW IN LATE 1998. IN THE FIVE YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO BALL JOINTS IN THE RIGHT FRONT. CURRENTLY, A METAL-ON-METAL SQUEAK EXISTS IN THE RIGHT FRONT, AND I BELIEVE IT IS A BALL JOINT. I HAVE LUBRICATED ALL PIVOT POINTS AND JOINTS, BUT CANNOT LUBRICATE THE BALL JOINT…
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1999 DODGE DAKOTA.I PURCHASED MY VEHICLE NEW IN LATE 1998. IN THE FIVE YEARS I HAVE OWNED IT, I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE TWO BALL JOINTS IN THE RIGHT FRONT. CURRENTLY, A METAL-ON-METAL SQUEAK EXISTS IN THE RIGHT FRONT, AND I BELIEVE IT IS A BALL JOINT. I HAVE LUBRICATED ALL PIVOT POINTS AND JOINTS, BUT CANNOT LUBRICATE THE BALL JOINTS. THE SQUEAK STILL EXISTS. HERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENT AS OF THIS DATE. I ONLY FILLED IN THE INCIDENT DATE BELOW WITH TODAY'S BECAUSE IT IS A REQUIRED FIELD.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10060438
37,544 miles · Mar 4, 2004
Suspension
UNSAFE BALL JOINTS REQUIRED COSTLY REPAIR JUST AFTER WARRANTY EXPIRED
NHTSA ODI #10060428
29,006 miles · Mar 4, 2004
Suspension
HAD TO REPLACE UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS ON A 1999 DODGE RAM 4 X 4 PICKUP WITH ONLY 29,000 MILES ON IT
NHTSA ODI #10060354
Mileage unknown · Mar 4, 2004
Suspension
I HAVE A 1999 DODGE DAKAOTA WITH 50,000 MILES AND THE DEALERSHIP SAID I NEEDED MY BALL JOINTS REPLACE. I THINK THIS IS REDICULUS. I NEED TO GET THIS FIX, BUT I WILL NOT PAY FOR SOMETHING THAT IS DEFECTIVE. DO I KEEP DRIVING? AND RISK MY LIFE. I WOULD GLADLY PAY FOR IT IF CHRYSLER WILL REIMBURSE ME LATER WITH A PROMISE.
NHTSA ODI #10060329
30,000 miles · Mar 4, 2004
SteeringSuspension
I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE SHOCKS THREE TIMES WITHIN THE FIRST YEAR AND TWO OTHER TIMES SINCE. THE BOLTS KEPT BREAKING OFF OF THEM, UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS, INNER AND OUTER TIE RODS AND THE STEERING BOX. I HAVE SPENT APRX $5,000.00 TAKING CARE OF THESE PROBLEMS AND THEY ARE STILL NOT CORRECT.
NHTSA ODI #10060319
74,500 miles · Mar 3, 2004
Suspension
I JUST HAD MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA R/T'S UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. I WAS SURFING THE INTERNET JUST TO SEE IF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS ME. IT IS STRANGE THAT A 1999 VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES ON IT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DODGE, I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THAT…
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I JUST HAD MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA R/T'S UPPER BALL JOINTS REPLACED. I WAS SURFING THE INTERNET JUST TO SEE IF OTHER PEOPLE HAVE BEEN HAVING THE SAME PROBLEMS AS ME. IT IS STRANGE THAT A 1999 VEHICLE WITH 70,000 MILES ON IT THE UPPER BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. THIS SEEMS TO BE AN ONGOING PROBLEM WITH DODGE, I AM NOT THE ONLY PERSON THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO IT SEEMS THAT A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE HAVING TO FORK OUT MONEY FOR A PROBLEM THAT COULD HAVE BEEN PREVENTED IN THE FIRST PLACE. ALL DODGE WILL HAVE TO DO IS RECALL ALL THE VEHICLES WITH NO GRASES FITTINGS IN THE BAL JOINTS AND REPLACE THEM WITH ONES THAT DO. I MEAN AFTER ALL YOU HAVE METAL RUBBING ON METAL WITH NO GREASE IT IS GOING TO WEAR OUT WITHOUT ANY LUBRICATION. I WANTED TO MAKE YOU AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM , IT COULD POSSIBLE LEAD TO MALFUNCTION OF THE VEHICLE AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR EVEN DEATH.*AK
NHTSA ODI #10060237
Mileage unknown · Feb 28, 2004
Suspension
HAVING NEW TIRES REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD, I WAS INFORMED AND SHOWN THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WERE RUSTED AND WORN OUT. IT WAS DEFINITLEY DANEROUS TO DRIVE THE PICKUP AND THAT THE WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF! I DO NOT HAVE THE $1,000.00 TO REPAIR IT AND FROM WHAT IV'E BEEN TOLD, THEY JUST REPLACE THE WORN PAR…
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HAVING NEW TIRES REPLACED ON MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA 4WD, I WAS INFORMED AND SHOWN THAT THE FRONT BALL JOINTS AND TIE RODS WERE RUSTED AND WORN OUT. IT WAS DEFINITLEY DANEROUS TO DRIVE THE PICKUP AND THAT THE WHEEL WOULD FALL OFF! I DO NOT HAVE THE $1,000.00 TO REPAIR IT AND FROM WHAT IV'E BEEN TOLD, THEY JUST REPLACE THE WORN PARTS WITH THE SAME NEW DEFECTIVE PARTS. KINDA LIKE A BANDAID. HELP!!*AK
NHTSA ODI #10059996
29,256 miles · Feb 23, 2004
Suspension
UPPER BALL JOINTS WERE REPLACED AT 29256 MILES BECAUSE THEY WERE ON THE VERGE OF FAILING. *PH *MR
NHTSA ODI #10059218
15,000 miles · Feb 22, 2004
Suspension
MY 1999 DODGE DAKOTA HAS ABOUT 31,000 MILES ON IT. THE BALL JOINTS ARE BAD. CAN'T BE PROPERLY ALIGNED WITHOUT NEW ONES. RUINING BRAND NEW TIRES. CHRYSLER NOT DOING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. LOTS OF COMPLAINTS ON INTERNET WEB SITES. SAFETY IS AT STAKE. *JB
NHTSA ODI #10058716
Official recalls
4May 8, 2001
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.
Apr 11, 2001
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.
Jul 17, 2000
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.
Jul 17, 2000
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.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
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