10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
123,667 miles

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problem #6

Nov 012021

Dakota

  • 210,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal a clicking noise was present and the vehicle would not immediately stop. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 210,000.

- Wedgefield, SC, USA

problem #5

Aug 062018

Dakota

  • 162,000 miles
I found a list of recalls on pep boys website

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #4

Jun 012017

Dakota

  • 100,000 miles
This car has been a safety nightmare. From steel brake lines rusting through (and the vehicle losing it brakes), to upper ball joints almost separating to steering wheel drive shafts where the U-joints almost separated. These are not items that should fail like this. I spent part of my career looking after global product liability for cummins engine and I am stunned at the poor quality Chrysler has used in critical components.

- Coeur D'alene, ID, USA

problem #3

Aug 012016

Dakota

  • 96,000 miles
While driving a combine was approaching in on coming lane taking up part of my lane, applied brakes and pedal hit the floor (no brakes). I had to go off road to avoid accident. Upon inspection found brake lines rusted through. Repaired and while bleeding lines had another rusted area rupture due to rust ( 4 areas so far). Fearful to drive until all lines replaced......but too costly!

- Corapeake, NC, USA

problem #2

Jun 152010

Dakota

  • 95,000 miles
Brakes failed due to complete rust through of lines. Have had to subsequently replace other lines and hoses due to their defective quality.

- Ten Mile, TN, USA

problem #1

May 302012

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • 79,000 miles
Approaching stop light when hydraulic brake lines suddenly and completely ruptured causing a condition of no brakes and impact with vehicle in front of me.

- Oakland Gardens, NY, USA