4.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
26,200 miles

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problem #5

Jul 162004

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,000 miles
Failed transmission, failed upper and lower ball joints failed rear differential and clear coat delamanting on all panels of truck.

- Carol Stream, IL, USA

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problem #4

Dec 152004

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles
Vehicle was experiencing a clanking noise while driving at any speed. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and mechanic determined that the differential needed to be replaced. The dealer was notified.

- Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA

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problem #3

Jul 021999

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
At 4,000 mile dealer replaced differential. Within a year dealer replaced parts in differential on two occasions, and problem still reoccurred. Manufacturer notified, and sent a representative. Informed that vehicle did have a defect, and should be turned back in. But, consumer wanted to keep vehicle.

- Oppsville, PA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 192000

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear end gears are trashed.

- Skyland, NC, USA

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problem #1

Aug 212000

(reported on)

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
Noise in rear diff. Dealer admits the problem, but cannot fix

- Nevada City, CA, USA

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