2.8

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
52,597 miles

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problem #2

Jul 182003

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,200 miles
I own a 1997 Dodge Dakota sport pickup. It is a 4X4 with a 318cid engine and auto. Trans. At about 35,000 miles, during a front end alignment, I had to replace the left upper ball joint. Having 25 years auto experience myself, this part was definitely bad and I replaced the whole upper control arm, as the ball joint alone was not available. Currently, at 84,000 miles, both lower ball joints are bad and have been replaced. This vehicle is not used much in off road conditions and then only on paved roads. This is premature part failure and a serious safety issue, as I drive at or above the poisted speed limits in my travels. Total failure of these parts would result in loss of control and an accident.

- Amherst, VA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 011999

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving vehicle would be hard to control. Vehicle would jump to left or right suddenly. Dealer has replaced ball joints 9 times, and problem still exists.

- Milan, OH, USA

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