10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,873 miles

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problem #3

Dec 092021

Dakota

  • miles
The driver seat moves on its own about 2 inches forward and backwards.no accident has happened.

- Gastonia, NC, USA

problem #2

Jun 052007

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 68,000 miles
Driver seat bracket broken, seat will tip back. Is a safety hazzard. Bracket made of aluminum, not strong enough for bracket material. Dealer claiming entire seat must be replaced at our cost of over $700. Feel it is a part defect and safety hazzard, should be recalled

- Ocala, FL, USA

problem #1

Sep 022003

Dakota 6-cyl

  • 24,620 miles
2001 Dodge Dakota slipped out of park into reverse gear and was circling out of control. The vehicle eventually struck a concrete median and stopped. The driveshaft and other parts under the vehicle were damaged. This wasn't the first time the gear selector jumped out of gear. This vehicle was previously taken to maroone/Dodge service center to have the transmission checked where it sat to this day. Consumer stated it was a mechanical problem since they complained about this. They haven't obtained no information on their vehicle since it was towed to the repair shop. The A/C only worked on high due to a faulty blower motor resistor. The power steering made noise intermittently. The gas cap was loose which caused the check engine light to illuminate. The driver seat handle came apart

- Miami, FL, USA