GVWR: Class 2E: 6,001 - 7,000 lb (2,722 - 3,175 kg)
Make: DODGE
Manufacturer: FCA US LLC
Manufacturer Id: 994
Model: Dakota
Model Year: 2001
Note: Body Type Info: Full Rear Doors
Other Engine Info: Sales Code: EVA
Plant City: Detroit
Plant Company Name: Dodge City Assembly
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: Miami
Series: AN/DN
Series2: L Series
Trim: Base
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
BRAKE LINE FAILED ON A 1999 DODGE DAKOTA. THE MAIN BRAKE LINE LEADING TO THE REAR WHEELS FAILED. THE SERVICE TECH (MOORESVILLE TIRE IN MOORESVILLE, IN STATED THAT THE BRAKE LINE HAD NOT BEEN DAMAGED, IT JUST FAILED. I DON'T THINK THAT A BRAKE LINE SHOULD FAIL IN A VEHICLE THAT IS 8 YEARS OLD. THIS IS A SAFETY HAZARD. *TR. UPDATED 01/11/08. *LJ UPDATED *JB
2001
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
BALL JOINT PROBLEM ON 4X2 DODGE DAKOTA. POPPING GRATING SOUND AND LACK OF CONTROL IN THE UPPER BALL JOINT ASSEMBLIES. THESE USE THE SAME UPPER BALL JOINT ASSY. AS THE 4X4 UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN RECALLED. THESE CAUSE THE SAME PROBLEMS AND DANGEROUS SAFETY ISSUES. *TR