2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
81,920 miles

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problem #4

Feb 082021

Dakota

  • 189,000 miles
While driving on I-635 northbound at around 25 to 30 mph with 4X4 activated on a single line available since it was cleared and salted. Without warning I was the only vehicle that veered right hard and I lost control of the vehicle almost crashing onto the metal beam along the highway. I went past the shoulder and down to the bottom of hill, but thankfully vehicle didn't turn off. I had to switch off 4X4 and back on and was able to climb up despite the snow back to the highway with no further reoccurrence. Unfortunately when this happened my passenger seat went forward and is now stuck and I broke lever trying to bring it back from front reclining. Because of the rough terrain the rear quarter panels where the was some rust have cracked

- Kansas City, MO, USA

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problem #3

Mar 152016

Dakota

  • 67,679 miles
Paint bubbling on top of windshield driver and passenger leaking water into cab. Windshield may fall out.

- Lahaina, HI, USA

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problem #2

Feb 082011

Dakota

  • miles
Severe frame and body rust!

- Halcottsville, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 012015

Dakota

  • 71,000 miles
Front end rusted so badly the radiator is about to fall off. See pictures. This is a safety issue and should be recalled.

- West Springfield, MA, USA

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