10.0

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

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problem #3

May 032002

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speedometor and cruise control quit working replaced speed sensor per dealer and still not working. Also seat doesn't lock in upright position on drivers side. Transfer case seal went out and had to replace transfer case. I hate this truck and I couldn't give it away.

- Idaho City, ID, USA

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problem #2

May 012000

Dakota

  • miles
Due to defective driveshaft which was out of balance by 31/2 ounce, differential and transfer case malfunctioned.

- Milpiptias, CA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 271997

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end seal came out of the transfer case, causing a loss of oil.

- Havre, MT, USA

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