10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jun 272002

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was parked and running and without prior warning, vehicle shifted into reverse and went backward into the street. Dealership was aware of problem..

- Long Lane, MI, USA

problem #1

May 212001

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While vehicle was parked a 10 year old was able to change gears without applying brakes, causing vehicle to hit a tree.

- Cokeburg, PA, USA