1997 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 209 complaints for the 1997 Dodge Dakota, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 209 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 62,000 miles 139 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 2 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 26 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 33 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 34 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 21 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 13 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 3 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 139 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 62,000 miles, and 44% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
Front and the rear brakes are prematurely wearing out or feathering which causes the vehicle to veer to the right. Also, the vehicle constantly needs alignment. Please give any further details, add all vehicle VIN#. 8ak
While driving 55 MPH vehicle pulled to the right. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the entire upper and the lower ball joints needed to be replaced. Also, the parts were available for analysis. Dealer was contacted.
Other problems reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota
- Brakes 82 complaints
- Engine 53 complaints
- Air bags 38 complaints
- Fuel system 38 complaints
- Steering 35 complaints
- Transmission 32 complaints
- Seats 22 complaints
- Electrical system 21 complaints