3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,000 miles

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problem #2

Mar 032003

Dakota

  • 68,000 miles
The headlight switch handle came off, which resulted in the tail lights not working.

- Leesburg, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jan 222002

Dakota

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Headlight switch broke internally and started to spark while turning it on. Dealer was notified. Consumer stated that switch would sometimes turn lights on by itself when driving.

- Dayton, OH, USA

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