1997 Dodge Dakota equipment problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the equipment on the 1997 Dodge Dakota — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Ball joint failure.........had to replace upper and lower ball joints in march 2005, and now in december 2007, I am having to replace upper ball joints again. Ball joints in 1997 dodge dakota are a defective design, and wear out too quickly. *tr”
filed Dec 4, 2007
“During 200, squeak in front end became louder and louder. Had to have upper and lower ball joints replaced on the left and right. Truck had 95,000 miles. 2 years late same problem with squeak in front end became louder and louder. Needed to have the ball joints replaced again. Only about 10,000…”
filed Jul 18, 2007
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Use of Aftermarket Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of aftermarket parts.
31-005-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019Use of Salvage/Recycled Parts This bulletin involves discussing FCA US LLC position with regard to collision repair industry awareness regarding the use of recycled or salvage parts.
31-003-19 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 20, 2019
Equipment problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dakota | 2 | 2% |
| 2007 Dakota | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 Dakota | 1 | 0% |
| 2005 Dakota | 2 | 0% |
| 2004 Dakota | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2002 Dakota | 11 | 2% |
| 2001 Dakota | 12 | 2% |
| 2000 Dakota | 4 | 0% |
| 1999 Dakota | 17 | 3% |
| 1998 Dakota | 10 | 2% |
| 1996 Dakota | 4 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.