2007 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2007 Dodge Dakota — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Pu began vibrating, ( like going over rough road), it would stop. But then go a mile or so farther and it would begin again. This was driven on hwy. Mechanic replaced lower ball joints and sway bar links. This did not correct the problem. He tried everything he could to remedy it but could not…”
filed Mar 16, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the suspension components were severely rusted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vin was unavailable. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 03/17/15*lj updated…”
filed Sep 29, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 Dakota | 1 | 2% |
| 2010 Dakota | 2 | 6% |
| 2008 Dakota | 5 | 5% |
| 2006 Dakota | 25 | 9% |
| 2005 Dakota | 51 | 11% |
| 2004 Dakota | 45 | 22% |
| 2003 Dakota | 100 | 34% |
| 2002 Dakota | 226 | 33% |
| 2001 Dakota | 236 | 35% |
| 2000 Dakota | 282 | 35% |
| 1999 Dakota | 342 | 53% |
| 1998 Dakota | 217 | 40% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2007 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.