2003 Dodge Dakota suspension problems
Owners reported suspension problems in 121 complaints for the 2003 Dodge Dakota, 29% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 121 29% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 32,000 miles 89 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 8 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 7 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 28 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 22 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 13 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 11 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 9 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 89 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 32,000 miles, and 71% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 8 crashes, 7 injuries.
What owners wrote
My 18 month old son and I were in a single car rollover, on september 9, 2005. I was driving a 2003 dodge dakota when my truck started to make a noise, then we were sent into a rollover. The right front tire was gone when we stopped. I was sent information from my uncle after I sent him pictures of the accident and he sent me information on the possible recall. I need to know what my options are and what do I do now.
Experienced clunking noise in front suspension. Ball joint subsequently failed causing front wheel to separate from the vehicle while operating.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Dodge Dakota
- Brakes 54 complaints
- Electrical system 35 complaints
- Engine 34 complaints
- Lighting 25 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
- Transmission 19 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 19 complaints