Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
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No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 007093978 Incident Date: Feb, 01 2007
Consumer's City: HAINESPORT Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Steering:linkages:tie rod assembly
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1D7HG38N74S Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Feb, 02 2007 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Aug, 29 2003
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The tie rod on the passenger's side front suspension is separating from the steering rack. tie rod boot is twisted and vehicle makes a loud knocking and clicking noise while turning. dealer service mechanic stated the steering rack was separating and a gear box needed replacement as well. failure of tie rod could result in steering failure and loss of vehicle control. needs replacement, but was informed an entire steering rack and gear box must be replaced. *nm