2000 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 372 complaints for the 2000 Dodge Dakota, 34% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 372 34% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 238 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 16 and 2
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 3
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 21 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 48 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 82 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 60 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 18 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 7 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 238 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 63% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 16 crashes, 2 fires, 7 injuries, 3 deaths.
What owners wrote
"clunking noise" coming from front of auto when driving over uneven surfaces/bumps. Front right wheel assembly detached from vehicle at upper ball joint. Lower ball joint remained attached. All four ball joints replaces. Right brake line replaced. Warned of damage to cv shaft, however dealer only replace outer cv boot
When vehicle hit a bump a clicking sound came from the front wheels. A mechanic examined the vehicle and determined that upper ball joints were severely worn out. Also, rotors on both sides were warped to the point that they couldn't be turned safely.
Other problems reported for the 2000 Dodge Dakota
- Brakes 314 complaints
- Steering 69 complaints
- Engine 52 complaints
- Transmission 44 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 35 complaints
- Air bags 29 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 25 complaints
- Tires 24 complaints