3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
43,935 miles

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problem #2

Apr 092004

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 42,870 miles
The consumer took the vehicle to a tire shop to have the tires rotated and to get a front end alignment. The technician determined that the upper ball joints were wearing prematurely.

- Gloucester, VA, USA

problem #1

Mar 141998

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
1996 Dodge Dakota pickup front ball joint failures. Both ball joints have failed during inspections.

- Camas Valley, OR, USA