10.0

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

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problem #4

Dec 121997

Dakota

  • miles
Power steering failed. Pump shaft sheared internally. Power steering pump, tensioner and belt had to be replaced. One week later, the replacement tensioner failed and had to be replaced again.

- Germantown, TN, USA

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problem #3

Dec 171997

Dakota

  • miles
Power steering pump shaft sheared, causing loss of control. Replaced steering belt tensioner which has failed twice.

- Germantown, TN, USA

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problem #2

Dec 111997

Dakota

  • miles
The power steering pump shaft sheared during a low speed turn.

- Germantown, TN, USA

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problem #1

Aug 121997

Dakota

  • miles
Power steering failed when attempting to make a turn.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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