4.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
29,667 miles

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problem #3

Dec 192008

Dakota 8-cyl

  • 89,000 miles
The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. When the contact activated the heater, he smelled antifreeze. He inspected the vehicle and could not find any leaks. Approximately one month later, the overflow for the antifreeze was empty; however, antifreeze was still present in the radiator. The contact performs his own repair work and stated that the heater cores were defective. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 2/23/09 the consumer stated the heater core was leaking into the heater box, when the heater was on. Updated 02/26/09.

- El Dorado Hills, CA, USA

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problem #2

Apr 101999

Dakota

  • miles
Nothing but problems poor customer service should replace vehicle. No safety defect listed within summary.

- West Palm Beach, FL, USA

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problem #1

Oct 061999

(reported on)

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
No summary.

- Wyndmoor, PA, USA

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