4.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,583 miles

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problem #3

Oct 132000

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 30,000 miles
I have had to replace the shocks three times within the first year and two other times since. The bolts kept breaking off of them, upper and lower ball joints, inner and outer tie rods and the steering box. I have spent aprx $5,000 taking care of these problems and they are still not correct.

- Florissant, CO, USA

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problem #2

Oct 152003

Dakota 4WD

  • 55,748 miles
Consumer stated while driving on the highway, the power steering failed, which almost caused an accident. After the power steering malfunctioned, the vehicle was hard to steer. Also, the consumer found out that gear box had a hole in it. There was a 2 inch piece of a bolt that was knocked out with forced pressure. The dealer did not want to help the consumer. The steering box leaked and contained excessive play. The rotors and windshield wipes needed to be replaced.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 122003

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Lost of steering in a 1999 Dodge Dakota 4X4, steering box exploded. Came within inches of having an accident.

- Hinesville, GA, USA

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