10.0

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

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problem #4

Aug 302002

Dakota

  • miles
The speedometer is operatiing erratically.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

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problem #3

May 032002

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Speedometor and cruise control quit working replaced speed sensor per dealer and still not working. Also seat doesn't lock in upright position on drivers side. Transfer case seal went out and had to replace transfer case. I hate this truck and I couldn't give it away.

- Idaho City, ID, USA

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problem #2

May 032000

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Loud whining between 45 to 50 mph, replaced differental ring and pinion gear, to no avail.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

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problem #1

Aug 301999

Dakota

  • miles
Bottom of the transmission pan filled with metal flakes resulting in failure of the entire transmission. Mjs

- Redlands, CA, USA

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