10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Jun 161996

Dakota

  • miles
Consumer states that theres knocking in engine at any speed or sitting still, chain is hitting the side of mounts. Consumer states if chain breaks at high speed vehicle will come to a stop, and consumer could be rear ended.

- Port Orange, FL, USA

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problem #6

Jul 051999

Dakota

  • miles
The two lifters fail. The instrument panel has a short circuit causing the gas indicator to malfunction. The engine is experiencing noise. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed the timing chain was causing the engine problem.

- Aberdeen, MD, USA

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problem #5

Oct 061999

(reported on)

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Timing belt was hitting against the housing causing noise. Mjs

- Westboroug, MA, USA

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problem #4

Mar 121999

Dakota

  • miles
When pulling out from a stop sign, and without prior warning, the crankshaft broke.

- Murray, KY, USA

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problem #3

Mar 031998

Dakota

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencing problems with the timing chain. Every 50,00 to 60,000 miles timing chain goes out. In addition, the consumer hears a rattling noise associated with the timing chain. The manufacturer has been contacted.

- Houston, TX, USA

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problem #2

Mar 011997

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
Engine head gasket failed.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

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problem #1

May 011996

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
Transmission failed/transfer case and front axle leaked. Also oil pump failed.

- Brunswick, OH, USA

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