2008 Dodge Dakota owner complaints

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). However, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags). However, the part to do the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2008 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags); however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The VIN was invalid. The contact had not experienced a failure.

2008 Dodge dakota. Consumer writes in regards to replacement parts not available in a reasonable time frame to repair recall notice 16v-352. *smd

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge dakota. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 15v313000 (air bags) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact was informed that the recall parts would be available next year due to the states of high humidity being a high priority. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

My husband was driving his 08 Dodge dakota less than 2 miles from our home. We live in a very rural area. He was not going more than 35-40 MPH. He lost control of the vehicle due to an incredible amount of shaking in the front end of the truck. Luckily, he was close to a rarely used road and pulled over. It was unusable and had to be towed to the mechanic's shop. Both tie rods had broken along with other parts that were severely worn. We had just had a baby less than two weeks before and we had all ridden in the truck together days before this happened. Thank the good lord my husband did not wreck and the baby and myself were not with him. The Chrysler company needs to fix this problem!!! It was expensive to fix for a family with a new baby and very, very dangerous!! *tr

Repair shop said I needed new front brake pads & rotors, tie rods were about to fall off, said it was danger to drive. Chrysler dealer said it was out warranty. *tr

While driving the outer tie rod failed and the vehicle was unusable, the dealer stated there was no warranty. The vehicle would have crashed if I had not been lucky and brought it to the side of the road quickly. Both tie rod ends were found to be defective as well as the sway bar mounts. In addition this vehicle has routinely had a turn signal problem, when you turn on the left signal the right signal illuminates about 25 percent of the time. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge dakota. While driving 20 MPH, the brakes were dragging and caused the vehicle to bounce. The contact stated that the calipers were sticking. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The failure mileage was 50,000. Updated 02/05/16*lj updated 05/02/18*jb *as

Wheel cylinder for the rear brakes was faulty and leaking. This LED to the brakes being partially on constantly, and the brake shoes to wear to below safe limits within a year. *tr

I had purchase this vehicle in feb 2011, and ever since I have reported to my dealer that I been feeling vibration when I apply my brakes and all of a sudden, steering wheel starts to shake and brakes shake when applied. They had test drove it an they came back an told me it was just the road, they informed to change the breaks and rotors, and I should b fine, so I did. Now im having trouble with road vibration from new tires, also had a alignment for all four tires, and they not able to keep proper balance and now again with my rotors and brakes shakes when I apply and I feel it in the steering wheel. I just may need to take it in have them look everything overagain, but by another mechanic.. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 Dodge dakota. The contact stated that when engaging the left turn signal, the right turn signal would activate and if he engaged the right turn signal, the left turn signal would activate. The dealer advised the contact to replace the turn switch. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. No repairs were performed. The current mileage was 51,437 and the failure mileage was 31,692.

Turn signal activates the wrong indicator. When the turn signal is set to a left turn, the right turn indicators flash, both on the dashboard and on the exterior signal lamps. From a web search, this is a relatively common problem stemming from a faulty switch in the steering column. This situation is far more dangerous than a situation where the exterior lamps are not working. Because the wrong indicator flashes, other driver can make erroneous decisions about the driver's intent, leading to a significantly higher probability of a crash. The symptoms are intermittent, but not linked to steering wheel position or the motion of the vehicle. There might be a correlation between relative humidity and the error - it has not occurred in the last 3 months of drought after it began on

My four wheel drive is engaging on it's own. The shift motor engages while the vehicle is parked and turned off. The four wheel drive will engage on it's own while I am driving. I had the vehicle tested at a certified garage and the mechanic said that the transfer case shift motor needs to be replaced. After researching Dodge/Chrysler issues, I have found that quite a few others have had this same issue. They also changed the transfer case shift motor and the problem was not resolved. I would like to find out if Chrysler is going to fix their electrical problems with the Dodge four wheel drives. *tr

Pinion bearing froze up spinning race in rear end housing. This required replacement of all bearings and house assembly. Pinion bearing was defective at the time it was installed. Pickup has only 48k miles on it. Chrysler was contacted agreed it was bad but refused to help on replacement. Said warranty was only good to 36k. This happened on the highway but was able to get truck to garage. All required services had been completed per Chrysler requirements.

Vehicle failed state safety test due to need for lower ball joints at <70k miles. *tr

Right rear tire pressure sensor internal failure, leading to need for replacement. *tr

Driving in our lane on a city street going 40 MPH as a vehicle tried to turn into a gas station, crossing our lane right front of us and they did not have enough time to make the turn. To avoid a full blown head on collision, I swerved and we hit front driver side vs front driver side. Going 40 MPH, and the speed of the other vehicle and my air bags did not deploy, that being my main concern why they did not deploy with the speed being considered and hitting front on.