10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
22,624 miles

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problem #11

Jul 172006

Dakota 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,013 miles
- the contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. While leaving his driveway at 5 mph in an attempt to engage the brakes, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. The contact used the emergency brake to slow the vehicle down. The contact observed brake fluid on the engine and under the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the repair shop and the shop mechanic stated the driver side brake line rusted which caused the failure. The repair order stated that all the brake lines were rusty and any one of them could have failed. Updated 2/13/2007 -

- Foresthill, MD, USA

problem #10

Jul 312006

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 42,000 miles
: the contact stated upon starting the vehicle, the brake pedal went three quarters of way to the floor. The vehicle was then driven down the driveway and fluid was on the ground. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop, where it was determined the brake lines that go to the rear of the vehicle corroded. The vehicle is located in a salt belt state. The mechanic installed new piping.

- Mohnton, PA, USA

problem #9

Oct 052004

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,000 miles
When applying the brake at 30 mph brake pedal went to the floor. Consumer was able to pump the brakes and coast the vehicle off the road. Vehicle was towed to a repairs shop, and mechanic determined that the main brake line, which leads to the rear brakes, rusted, and needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.

- Pompton Plains, NJ, USA

problem #8

Nov 082004

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
NHTSA recalls campaign 00V199000 and 00V193000; daimler issued two recalls on the fuel tank and the brake hoses. This vehicle was not included in the recalls due to VIN, but it leaked fuel and had trouble braking.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #7

Sep 092004

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 17,850 miles
1997 Dodge Dakota pickup with 18,000 miles. Never driven off road. Both front brack lines completely rusted. One burst while driving.

- Springfield, VA, USA

problem #6

Mar 022000

Dakota 6-cyl

  • miles
Consumer's son severely injured in an accident where the right rear wheel completely broke off and landed in the field. Shortly after the accident, the consumer received a recall in the mail possibly related to the brakes.

- Glasgow, MT, USA

problem #5

Apr 012004

(reported on)

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 55,000 miles
Consumer complained about a steering box problem. Also, dealer replaced the ball joints and idler arm. Consumer is keeping an eye on the fuel filler tube because it seemed to be rusted. Also, brake line is also rusted.

- Akron, OH, USA

problem #4

Dec 012001

Dakota

  • miles
Consumer received recall 00V193000 in 12/01. However the dealer stated the parts were not available.

- Paintsville, KY, USA

problem #3

Oct 092000

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer received 00V198000 recall letter. Called dealer, dealer told consumer to come in. Once there, dealer told consumer that they did not have parts for that particular vehicle, when parts would come in, they would contact consumer. Consumer has called, and still waiting on parts that were ordered in October of 2000.

- Midlothian, IL, USA

problem #2

Nov 202000

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
Consumer was refused recall repair 00V-198 at the dealer because technician found an open invoice on the cosumers vehicle. Nlm

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #1

Nov 272000

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
Consumer is not satisfied with the amount of time that the dealership will take for the recall (00V-193) repair.

- North Miam, FL, USA