Note that the number of problems reported for the 2004 Dakota is 206 while the average number of problems reported for the 16 model years of the Dodge Dakota is 392. All studs on both front wheels and all lug nuts were replaced. Safety Four-wheel antilock brakes are optional, and side-impact airbags are not offered. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing or repairs. If you think it would be best for some pictures let me know and I can make that happen You can adjust the headlmap assembly to get lights pointing correctly. I love my truck its been wonderful but if someone that was not as strong as me.
I found that many of the problems I have had and are having are not just being experienced by myself but other Dakota owners. The manufacturer was notified of the failure which there was no resolution. I just though that I also have a 89 hoinda civic and have never had a problem with the steering. Two weeks later the power steering became intermittent and sometimes in the same turn. We will see what happens So I drove it to work today, it overheated on the way, drove it home after work.
It completely freezes up on you. I had the low beams on and the driver side was hitting very low on the road and pointed way over to the passanger side, the passanger side was shooting way high in the air pointed way over to the driver side? The transmission in my 2004 Dodge Dakota slt is a piece of crap. He believes that the cause of the failure is the lower steering intermediate shaft. Interior Dakotas may be equipped with either a front bench or a pair of front bucket seats. Checked power steering fluid,air pressure. After spraying penetrating oil on the u-joint wth a short term correction, I'm convinced that I now have one of these faulty steering shafts.
It is very hard to control the truck while making turns. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but the manufacturer was contacted. The problem occurred after winter coming into the warmer weather where there were a lot of puddles which most likely got on the intermediate shaft and joints causing it to dry out and create this problem. When he turns the steering wheel, it does not turn back unless he does it manually. He was one of my auto mechanic teachers and he just reciently passed away. I bought my truck from a private owner and do not have a recall notice of my own, is there a way now that I am the 2nd owner of this vehicle that I can still have this recall be taken care of at a dealership being that it is under 10 years within the recall time limit. .
I have known a diesel engine continue running with a failed crank sensor but it was virtually undriveable and sounded really rough. The contact stated that the steering wheel would stiffen as if there were no power steering ability. This truck did everything I wanted it to do, and it does the job of a 1500 series truck. But to turn the wheel back it is tight again. The vehicle is driving fine and the brakes are operating perfectly.
Now when the lights are on the passanger side is on brights and the driver is on normal when I turn on my brights the driver side goes bright as it should but the passanger turns off completely. You'd need to cut the tape and visually inspect for broken or corroded wiring. All replys would be greatly appreciated. The left front wheel later fell off with all studs sheared off. Braking, fuel economy, no brake-shift interlock. Lastly you diagram is very hard to see is there any ways you might be able to get a bigger copy that I will be able to read what it says? The contact the contact was able to temporarily repair the vehicle by lubricating the universal joint.
Brake rotors are severely warped. He told me that in 2004 their was a recall on the ball joints of this vehicle. I'll be honest, I've never seen one of those break like that. The mechanic said that this is common???? Luckily only while backing into a parking spot - the steering wheel fell off into lap. I also would like to know if you had the front end aligned when you changed the wheel bearing. Greasing the two u-joints on the intermediate shaft solved the problem. The wiring to the resistor also burns up.
A 9-month pregnant wife and husband could have been killed if this happened on the highway. It may also be worth while to remove the valve cover from bank 1 if you suspect a rocker arm has come loose. The codes were multiple cylinders misfires, Cylinder 1 misfire, Bank 1 too rich. The contact feels this is a safety issue because it could lead to the steering wheel disconnecting from the rack unit. Please tell me is there any technical service bulletins on this problem and have you received any other complaints on this problem from others. For 2004, a 210-horsepower, 3.
Had the power steering unit replaced but that didn't solve the problem. This truck is going to stay with me a very long time. The Electrical System problem While vehicle is parked and engine running, I notice smoke and burning smell of plastic coming from blower fan motor unit. They also discovered leaking shock, and leaking differential. To correct, the left front wheel was replaced. While attempting a turn at approximately 10 mph, the steering wheel locked and the contact had to utilize extreme bodily force in order to move the steering wheel.