3.7

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
34,000 miles

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problem #1

Jan 192004

Dakota 6-cyl

  • 34,000 miles
While driving 45 mph steering wheel vibrated. The mechanic determined that the problem was due to the front ball joints being worn out. The faulty ball joints resulted in bad alignment and caused the tires to wear improperly.

- Oxford, OH, USA

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