Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005007745 Incident Date: Feb, 06 2005
Consumer's City: APOPKA Consumer's State: FL
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 1998
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#: Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 08 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Dec, 12 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: While pulling away from the gas pump consumer heard a loud noise and then the front right side of vehicle fell/dropped. consumer was able to observe that the front right lower ball joint broke. vehicle was towed to a repair shop, and mechanic confirmed that it was the lower ball joint. also, the left lower ball joint needed to be replaced. dealer was not notified.*ak