3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,604 miles

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problem #6

Mar 192001

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
This will be my seventh time to the garage at 40000 mile I can't seem to get any response from the manufacturer. I feel that they need to know about all the problems that I had with their product. Can you help? thank you. Rlg Ohio P.S I have 7 different problems..no safety defect.

- Eastliverpool, OH, USA

problem #5

Aug 011999

Dakota

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Vehcile wanders left to right on dry road. Front end vibrates intermitently. Consumer has been waiting for the district representative to call but no contact. Engine valve failed five times. Steering failed three times. Rear oil seal is leaking.

- Sevierville, TN, USA

problem #4

Apr 011999

Dakota

  • miles
Right side excessivly wearing tires.( dot number: Tire size: P215/30R15 )

- Dyersburg, TN, USA

problem #3

Mar 242000

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
While driving heard noise in the front end of vehicle. Right/left ball joints and upper control arm have been replaced, which did not correct the problem.

- Ft Knox, KY, USA

problem #2

Sep 301999

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
There is a crack/pop and shimmy from the front end at highway speeds. Dealer cannot determine cause.

- Ozark, MO, USA

problem #1

Oct 131998

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle is pulling to the right. Dealer has done an alignment, but defect is still occurring and it has gotten worse, causing the tire to wear out on right side, which could result in loss of vehicle control.

- Gansevoort, NY, USA