1996 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 1996 Dodge Dakota — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The consumer took the vehicle to a tire shop to have the tires rotated and to get a front end alignment. The technician determined that the upper ball joints were wearing prematurely. *ak *nm”
filed Apr 15, 2004
“There is a knocking sound in the front end of the vehicle, very noticeable when going over a bump. Mechanic rfeplaced shock absorbers. *ak”
filed Mar 5, 2004
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% |
| 2007 Dakota | 13 | 9% |
| 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% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 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.