10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
17,474 miles

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problem #3

Jul 062003

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 52,423 miles
Without warning, just after exiting a freeway, the rear wheels of my 1997 Dodge Dakota truck, locked up. I was stuck in traffic and was not able to move. Tow truck arrived, and advised that the rear axle had locked-up. This truck has only 52,423 miles.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

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problem #2

May 012000

Dakota

  • miles
Due to defective driveshaft which was out of balance by 31/2 ounce, differential and transfer case malfunctioned.

- Milpiptias, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 221998

Dakota 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Front differential failed resulting in vehicle fire.

- Meade, KS, USA

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