3.6

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
35,880 miles

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problem #5

Apr 092017

Dakota

  • 90,900 miles
Recall was driving and all of my breaks and calibers seized up..had to stop and spray them down

- Hamilton, OH, USA

problem #4

Jan 252008

Dakota

  • 86,000 miles
The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Dakota. The vehicle has centerline wheels, model tomahawk series-escape. While driving approximately 15 mph and proceeding to turn left, the front passenger side wheel exploded. There was massive air loss from the wheel. The contact pulled to the side of the road and changed the wheel. The failure occurred on two separate occasions and the wheels were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the defective wheels and provided reimbursement. The contact was concerned of the safety risk involved. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 86,000 and current mileage was 88,000.

- Layfayette, IN, USA

problem #3

Feb 152003

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • 1,500 miles
The truck has had sever problems with acceleration and stalling. It also makes a clunking noise when turning the vehicle. There have been numerous amounts of problems with at leat 15 days total in the shop.

- Castle Rock, CO, USA

problem #2

Mar 062002

Dakota

  • 1,000 miles
Vehicle's log nuts keeps coming unscrewed, which causes wheels to be loose. The dealership indicated that it was caused by the rims and they replaced them, but problem still exists. Ph,

- Florence, KY, USA

problem #1

Dec 042001

Dakota

  • miles
Rear end & transsmission has had magor repairs five times in ninteen thousand miles and the problem is reaoccurring again. Chrysler's response after repairing the vehicle five times as they stated in a letter, the problem is characteristic of the vehicle. The vehicle should be completely replaced.

- Vermontville, MI, USA