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
1998
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
THE FRONT SUSPENSION OF MY '98 2WD DODGE DAKOTA MAKES A LOUD 'POPPING' NOISE DURING SHARP LOWSPEED TURNS - A CHECK OF THE MESSAGE BOARDS REVEALED THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLE WITH DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS RESULTING FROM IMPROPERLY ENGINEERED OR MANUFACTURED BALL JOINTS CONSTITUTING AN OBVIOUS DRIVER SAFETY ISSUE SHOULD THESE PARTS FAIL PREMATURELY AS THEY HAVE IN MANY LOW MILEAGE VEHICLES.*AK
2001
TIRES
VEHICLE TIRES ARE CRACKING AND RIPPING AT THE SEAMS.*MR ALL FOUR OF THE GOOD YEAR WRANGLER TIRES WERE DEFECTIVE. THE SERVICE DEALER WAS CONTACTED. THE CONSUMER PURCHASED FOUR NEW TIRES. *CB *JB
