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The consumer was driving at 35 mph on the street when the transfer case busted. It fall out of the bottom of the vehicle. Consumer had to manually push the vehicle to the side of the street. The engine was still running, but the vehicle was nonmovable. There were no events leading up to this problem. There were no other problems with the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to the dealership and they told him they had never seen a problem like like this before. They said the whole housing busted and fell down, and they would have to replace the whole housing.
Dodge Dakota 1999 consumer states vehicle front end wobble, brake vibration and upper/lower ball joint problem. The shock absorbers and transfer case was defective. The power steering pump leaked and there was extra play in the steering. A piece of the exhaust fell off the vehicle.
I have a 99 Dodge Dakota with 59,000 miles. I am currently having my second 4WD transfer case replaced. First replacement was at 41,000 miles. I use my 4WD approx 20 times a year and for short distances. I have replaced the U joints twice, the A/C compressor once due to it being located in a terrible place. Oh, lets discuss the ball joints as well.
Dealer replaced twice both upper and lower ball joints, also, the transfer case was replaced. Dealer notified. 1999 Dodge Dakota has had the following repairs peformed: Replacement of transfer case, upper and lower ball joints, wheel bearings, right hub assembly, right rotor, right axle assembly, and front shocks.
- Lucinda, PA, USA
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- Brandenburg, KY, USA