10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Sep 012004

Dakota 8-cyl

  • miles
Air bag malfunction on 1995 Dodge Dakota. The air bag was inoperative, since no one was taking responsibility, the consumer believed the problem may have originated from the factory. The fuel pump was replaced for a third time, the steering column displayed a noise when turning, the left front door lock did not unlock with the key or the remote intermittently, and there was clunking in the front end. Also, refer to ODI# 10092738 (same consumer).

- Hayward, CA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 141994

Dakota 8-cyl

  • miles
Various problems with 1995 Dodge Dakota. While, making a left hand turn, the vehicle shut down completely. The fuel pump was found to be bad. At 25596 the fuel sending unit failed to read accurately, at 59209, the gas connector failed. The consumer requested to be compensated for the break down(s). The vehicle also had a problem with spark plug knocking and engine oil consumption. The intake manifold had a leak, there were unresolved suspension problems, there was a clunking noise when going over bumps, the replacement steering column had play in it, there was a bad ball joint, and the air bag was inoperative.

- Hayward, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jan 142000

(reported on)

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Saugatuck, MI, USA

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problem #1

Dec 041998

Dakota

  • miles
Driver tried to apply brakes, they failed then driver applied emergency brake, skidded into another vehicle hitting windshield due to airbag not deploying causing injury.

- Blythe, CA, USA

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