10.0

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

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problem #2

Apr 082004

Dakota 6-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle has a cracked mirror, crack in the catalytic converter, and a broken manifold bolt. (nar) the evening that the consumer took the vehicle home he noticed a rattling noise in the engine area which he did not notice during the test drive. The vehicle was taken tot a different dealer for an unbiased opinion. The dealer determined that the vehicle had a broken manifold bolt, a crack near/on the catalytic converter and a broken mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who initially decided to repair the vehicle. Later the dealer refused repair stating that the vehicle was purchased as is.

- Hampton, VA, USA

problem #1

Jul 071999

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
Oversized outside mirrors are mounted so high that they create a serious blind spot for shorter drivers. This causes problems rounding corners, at intersections, and at night when the eyelevel mirror reflects following headlights. Possible souutions: Lower the mounting position of the mirrors; raise the seating position.

- Ruskin, FL, USA