3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #4

Nov 092005

Dakota 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 88,000 miles
Dodge Dakota 99, 2wd. Bumper prematurely rusts. Exhaust manifold bolts prematurely rust causing manifold to separate from engine block. Possibility of causing exhaust gases to enter drivers cabin. Dodge will not fix failure - warranty expired.

- Ottawa, 00, USA

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problem #3

Feb 072005

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dodge Dakota 1999 consumer states vehicle front end wobble, brake vibration and upper/lower ball joint problem. The shock absorbers and transfer case was defective. The power steering pump leaked and there was extra play in the steering. A piece of the exhaust fell off the vehicle.

- Naugatuck, CT, USA

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problem #2

Jun 152003

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles
Computer controls, loud spark knock under moderate acceleration, updated osftware on PCM exhaust/emission, loud popping sounds (bad converter) suspension, loud popping from right front side upon shifting, braking, exiting and entering vehicle, repl right upper and lower control arms, alignment

- Lawrenceville, GA, USA

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problem #1

Sep 091999

Dakota 4WD

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
No summary listed for above vehicle.

- Triangle, VA, USA

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