1.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
128,800 miles

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problem #5

Mar 122019

Dakota

  • miles
Takata recall exhaust manifold gasket fail over time and allowing more fumes and engine noise door pins none replaceible and wear out over time cause door damage

- Hoopeston, IL, USA

problem #4

Dec 182018

Dakota

  • 189,000 miles
Hello my I am disapointed this is the 3rd cam shaft sensor ill have to replace after much research this is a common error on whoever designed this in result car can shutsown while driving leaving you with no control or perhaps when starting vehicle willll not stay running why isnt there a recall to fix this poblem for intake manifold

- Citrus Heights, CA, USA

problem #3

Dec 032014

Dakota

  • 176,000 miles
I was driving in a small neighborhood and I hear a very distinct ticking noise coming from the front passenger side, after I looked at the area I noticed that the exhaust manifold bolts and heat shield were broke. This can cause exhaust fumes to come into the car while driving and should be taken care of.

- Melville, NY, USA

problem #2

Mar 072014

Dakota

  • 179,000 miles
My Dodge Dakota with the 4.7 engine races all the time. When I first start it, it races and it also does it when shifting gears. When I go from one gear to another I have to put it in neutral until it stops racing and then put it in either reverse or forward. It also does this when I come to a stop sign or red light it races and I have to push harder on the break pedal to keep it from going forward until it comes down to normal speed. I don't know how many times I came close to hitting the person setting in front of me from the engine racing.

- Lock Haven, PA, USA

problem #1

Jun 012010

Dakota

  • 100,000 miles
Engine shuts off when turning right at 90 degree angle and must be put into park and restarted.

- Atlanta, GA, USA