2004 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2004 Dodge Dakota — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. While accelerating at a low speed, the contact heard an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. In addition, while a stop, the vehicle overheated and the temperature gauge increased. The failure recurred on numerous occasions. The vehicle was…”
filed Aug 10, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. The contact stated that while driving 15 mph over a railroad track, the front driver's side dropped abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the upper and lower ball joints needed to be replaced. The vehicle was…”
filed May 31, 2013
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% |
| 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 2004 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.