10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 1
Average Mileage:
31,000 miles

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problem #2

Jul 172001

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
Vehicle seat beal failed, driver side.

- Lombard, IL, USA

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problem #1

Dec 112001

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's son had a rear end accident and seat belt did not hold him. Sustained leg and chest injuries.

- Prescott Valley, AZ, USA

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