10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
32,500 miles

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problem #4

Nov 032004

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 130,000 miles
The wire harness that plugs the headlights into the dashboard melted. Also the parking light and the high beams didn't work.

- Chemung, NY, USA

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problem #3

Mar 152000

Dakota

  • miles
While driving there was a fire in the engine compartment. A couple of days before the fire, engine check light came on. After the ignition was turned off, on a couple of times, a code 12 was displayed on the instrument panel. A mechanic from the dealership stated that the code meant the battery was disconnected. Vehicle has been totalled.

- Carlin, NV, USA

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problem #2

Dec 301999

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
When turning on the truck or driving down the road the instrument cluster goes dead. Dodge dealer has replaced the instument cluster, dash wiring harness and an engine controll module. I have also had to replace the battery because the problem burned it out twice. $2000 and mounting. Another part on order. 5th time to dealer.

- Manito, IL, USA

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problem #1

Jul 221997

Dakota

  • miles
Instrument panel goes to zero, /completely out, including speedometer. Driver cannot tell how fast vehicle is traveling. Potential for crash, vehicle with dealer for inspection/repair.

- Pttsburgh, PA, USA

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