10.0

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

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problem #5

May 152001

Dakota

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
When started to turn there was a popping sound. A few days later, popping stopped, but there was a 2 to 3 inch play in steering before car would even start to turn in that direction. Felt like steering column was going to fall on ground, and consumer felt unsafe.

- Lexington, IL, USA

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problem #4

Feb 021998

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle has been to the dealer 3 times for the same problem, loud clunking noise in steering column while turning or going over bumps, dealer replaced a steering linkage in the engine compartment and the entire steering column, the technician noted loose steering, and advised not to drive until column is replaced.

- Saratoga, CA, USA

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problem #3

Nov 141997

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
No summary

- Jefferson City, MO, USA

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problem #2

May 031999

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
3 of 4 mounting bolts failed causing almost complete loss in steering. Fortunately, was going slow but had just gotten off freeway, whew.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 151997

Dakota

  • miles
The steering wheel locked up while traveling at approximately 52 miles per hour.

- Plattevill, WI, USA

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