5.6

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,400 miles

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problem #1

Apr 102004

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 15,400 miles
Dodge Dakota rotor warps. I have less than 16,000 miles and the car began shaking upon applying brakes. Increase stopping distance. Took vehicle to dealer and was told my rotors were warped. Offered to turn at my expense. No other solutions offered. Researched problem and found to be widespread. Taking vehicle back to dealer. Also liftgate improperly latches unless slammed hard. A/C blower motor went out in winter and was unable to clear windows.

- Dowagiac, MI, USA