3.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,214 miles

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problem #2

Aug 172004

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 39,527 miles
Anti-lock brake system. While driving along at aprox 40 mph with the windows up and air conditioning fan on high speed, I didn't hear an approaching fire truck as I neared an intersection. Upon entering the intersection, I was starteled by the loud blow of the fire truck's air horn and immediately slammed on the brakes. The anti-lock brakes system engage in a very perculiar manner! immediately upon feeling the brakes engage, the anti-lock brake system released the brakes and allowed my vehicle to coast forward nearly 20 yards before the brakes re-engaged bringing my vehicle to a halt. If it were not for the skillful driving of the fire truck's operators (both front and rear drivers) who swirved and steered around me, the outcome would have been disastrous (even fatal).

- Hawthorne, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 202002

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 34,900 miles
I have a 2000 Dodge Dakota, I have been to the dealer a countless amount of times complaining about my from, every from noise to instability, excessive bounce. I am given every excuse in the world about this problem, I have even told them what it is, the ball joints, the tell me that it wheell and they replaced them, but have same trbl over and over again, I believe something jsut need to be done, it you need professional advise or complaint go to dodgedakotas.com.

- Uppermarlboro, MD, USA