3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #2

Jul 192000

Dakota

  • 80,000 miles
While driving at night, the vehicles' headlight goes out without warning. The dealership has replaced the headlight switch 3 times, but the problem recurs.

- Deputy, IN, USA

problem #1

Jun 101997

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Daytime running lights replaced, rewired due to smell of electrical burning. Mjs

- Costa Mesa, CA, USA