2001 Dodge Dakota steering problems
48 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2001 Dodge Dakota — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 30 mph and turning left or right, the steering wheel made an abnormal noise. The contact stated that it sounded like a gear was loose. The failure recurred. The vehicle was not taken to an independent…”
filed Aug 10, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while reversing out of a parking lot, he heard a loud noise and was unable to move the vehicle. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the front passenger side tie rod broke. The vehicle was towed home, where the tie…”
filed Aug 10, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 5 | 14% |
| 2008 Dakota | 17 | 19% |
| 2007 Dakota | 12 | 8% |
| 2006 Dakota | 47 | 17% |
| 2005 Dakota | 47 | 10% |
| 2004 Dakota | 74 | 36% |
| 2003 Dakota | 14 | 5% |
| 2002 Dakota | 44 | 6% |
| 2000 Dakota | 68 | 8% |
| 1999 Dakota | 72 | 11% |
| 1998 Dakota | 47 | 9% |
| 1997 Dakota | 34 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 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.