Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 2003

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0 Injured
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Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004312328 Incident Date: Nov, 30 2004
Consumer's City: RICHMOND Consumer's State: VA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 2003
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:lower ball joint
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1D7HG42N83S Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 09 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Oct, 12 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: I am posting this complaint due to recent problems i am having with my 2003 dodge dakota slt plus 4x4 pickup. my vehicle has approx. 13,000 miles and is already displaying considerable wear due to defective front end ball joints. the vehicle is making a popping noise when turns are made into my driveway and parking deck at work. the vehicle has been checked independently and confirmed that this is the issue. i urge the nhtsa to continue in their efforts to fight for a recall of these defective ball joints from the manufacturer, daimlerchrysler. please feel free to contact me if you would like any additional information.*ak