2001 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 307 complaints for the 2001 Dodge Dakota, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 307 33% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 44,000 miles 216 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 9 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 22 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 61 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 77 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 42 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 1 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 216 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 44,000 miles, and 74% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 crashes, 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
Dt: the contact stated while driving vehicle had to swerve to miss an oncoming vehicle. The lower ball join broke at this time. The contact's vehicle went into a creek. The injuries to the occupants of the vehicle were still being determined. The vehicle is currently being inspected.
I would like to know why dodge has not recalled the dodge dakotas for defective ball joints and disc rotors. I have scanned the internet and found a large number of people who have had the same problem as I. My 2001 dakota was purchased in december. Of 01 and has 44,000 miles . I am 54 years old and this was my first new vehicle. Unfortunately it was a dodge. I will never own another dodge product,and if asked my opinion will not recommend dodge to anyone !!!!!!!!! Please send this to the dodge corp.
Other problems reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota
- Brakes 151 complaints
- Electrical system 61 complaints
- Transmission 55 complaints
- Engine 54 complaints
- Steering 49 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 46 complaints
- Air bags 39 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 33 complaints