Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 1995

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 997026215 Incident Date: Nov, 17 1997
Consumer's City: METAIRIE Consumer's State: LA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 1995
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Structure:frame and members
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7GL23X5SW Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 01 2002 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: The suspension was making excessive noise on the right side when going over bumps or curbing. the sway bars were worn out and the bushings were replaced, right and left front. there is a scrunching noise heard in the front end over curbing. the upper control arms were replaced. there is also a popping noise when turning left, right and backing up. the front shocks were replaced and the suspension was lubricated. the front suspension had to be aligned and the right control arm was retorqued. *jg consumer finally was informed the problems were due to a crack in the fram located on the passenger side, inside frame, behind the right front wheel. *slc