Has anyone had issues with the ball joints of 2wd vehicles? My parents just purchased an 01 Dakota Club Cab 2wd with 54,300 on the odometer.
I hate to bring this upbecause this articleobviously pertains to the 4wd vehicles, but better to be safe than sorry.

 

yeah. mine on the pass side make noise. I haven't changed em yet though. Mine will be covered by warranty though, so i haven't been in a big hurry to have it done.

 

Nice ride Chris1974.

 

I appreciate it, bud.
Yeah i bought it about 6 months ago. 30,000 on her. Only cost me $12, so i think i got a pretty good deal.

 

Iust bought a 2000 dakota 3.9l v64x4 club cab 2 days ago and i am hearing a squeeking noise in the right front area. maybe ball joints? btw i have 235000 miles on it ,and it runs like a champ .

 

I bought my Dakota off Ebay about a year ago, and it wouldn't pass a safety without the balljoints being done. I checked Dodge.com with my VIN and found out about the ujpper ball joint recall..... Chrysler Dealer did it, no charge, no issues no problems... just worked out great. They didn't need the letter, just my VIN number. I've since put about 80,000km on the truck and no further problems.

 

does this mean my 98' dakota could possibly be at risk for tis issue?

 

humm, interesting. Just picked up a 2000 QC 4x4 that needs them, I'll have to call dodge and see what they say.

 

I just bought a 2002 Dakota 4x4 and when i ran a carfax i saw that it had an open recall for the upper ball joints also.Made an appointment and they had them changed in no time..

 

I've got an 03 4x4, extended cab, sport with the 4.7L and the 5-speed manual. This is the first I've heard about this recall. Does it just apply to certain VINs or is it for all vehicles through 2003?

I've got 117,000 miles and I've noticed no problems. Never had the replace the ball joints.