10.0

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

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problem #2

Mar 031996

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When pulling off after approaching a stop the truck stalls, this incident almost caused several crashes, the truck has been to dealer (15) times in the last year and a half, dealer states that there is a problem with computer. No solution has been found. Consumer stated when he pulls into traffic tht vehicle hesitates to the point where it seems vehicle may stall.

- Franklintown, PA, USA

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problem #1

May 081996

Dakota

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Engine computer moduleerratic, causing the vehicle tomiss accelerate, through gears and while passing, engine lags and misses during acceleration through all fears also hile passing, engine runs smooth during steady cruise, engine analyzer shows no malfunctioning after road testing with dealer.

- Magnolia Springs, AL, USA

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