Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 1999

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003008278 Incident Date: Apr, 20 2003
Consumer's City: HOPKINS Consumer's State: MN
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 1999
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7GL22X4XS Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 15 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While driving at any speed driver heard a loud squeaking noise coming from the front. suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that both frontal ball joints needed to be replaced, and replaced them. however, the problem recurred, and the vehicle was taken back to the dealer. after tightening both frontal ball joints the problem recurred. mechanic determined again that the upper ball joints needed to be replaced. *ak