10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Aug 062001

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When vehicle is in park it will jump out of park and into reverse. Also, when vehicle is parked on a down hill incline vehicle will roll forward, cause unknown.

- Waddy, KY, USA

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problem #2

Jun 202000

(reported on)

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was placed in park position on a slight incline, upon exiting for a brief second, vehicle rolled backwards, injuring the consumer. Also, after the incident vehicle was still in the park position. Consumer has contacted dealer.

- Stradsburg, PA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 161998

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While this vehicle was parked it slipped out of gear and started rolling backwards. While trying to stop the vehicle, it ran over consumer's legsand left knee. Vehicle was stopped by running into another vehicle. Dealer was contacted.

- Lubbock, TX, USA

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