2.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,748 miles

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problem #1

Oct 152003

Dakota 4WD

  • 55,748 miles
Consumer stated while driving on the highway, the power steering failed, which almost caused an accident. After the power steering malfunctioned, the vehicle was hard to steer. Also, the consumer found out that gear box had a hole in it. There was a 2 inch piece of a bolt that was knocked out with forced pressure. The dealer did not want to help the consumer. The steering box leaked and contained excessive play. The rotors and windshield wipes needed to be replaced.

- Hinesville, GA, USA