10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
13,333 miles

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problem #3

Feb 022003

Dakota

  • 40,000 miles
Vehicle struck a tree stump and none of the airbags deployed. The driver's side front seat belt released, throwing driver into the window.

- Omar, WV, USA

problem #2

Jun 282000

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
Adjustable seat belt anchor on the left side of vehicle pulled out of the assembly, causing seat belt to become inoperable.

- Monkton, MD, USA

problem #1

May 242000

Dakota

  • miles
While driving in damp wheather applied brakes to avoid hitting another vehicle, seat belt bolts popped out, and consumer went into steering wheel. Consumer felt that bolt with lock tight was not screwed in.

- Horn Lake, MS, USA