10.0

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

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problem #4

Oct 101998

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 300 miles
I have had numerous problems with my 1998 Dodge Dakota. I purchased it brand new. 2 months after 8/98 purchase date, the transmission went out. The brakes have had to be replaced several times, the map sensor went out while driving down the highway causing the vehicle to shut down. I recently had to replace the lower ball joints. The seat belts come off entirely too easy. All of this and the vehicle only has 39,000 miles on it. I sent arbitration papers to Chrysler twice with no response.

- Centennial, CO, USA

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problem #3

Mar 152002

Dakota

  • miles
Consumer having problems with seat belt equipment not staying latched. Dealer and the manufacturer has been notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- North Richland Hills, TX, USA

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problem #2

Dec 121999

Dakota

  • miles
The seat belt on the passenger's side does not lock. The belt would not restraint the occupant in the event of a crash. The seat belt was replaced, but belt seems to be doing the same thing.

- Ewa Beach, HI, USA

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problem #1

Apr 111998

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
Seat belt on driver's side locks when pulling ubruptly on the belt. Passenger's side will not lock no matter how hard consumer pulls.

- Telford, PA, USA

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