10.0

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

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problem #3

Aug 152001

Dakota

  • miles
Seatbelt did not hook...this part has been replaced two times (with the dealer picking up the cost)since the purchase of the vehicle brand new in Dec 1996. It seams to happen about every 30,000 miles.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #2

Oct 141997

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
Driver side seat belt locks when pulling across body to hook and once released not recoiling properly, 2 service visits.

- Platteville, WI, USA

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problem #1

Apr 221997

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
The seat belt catch for both the driver and passenger is too short, causing difficulty finding, especially when center console is down.

- Smithville, TX, USA

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