10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,526 miles

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problem #4

Jun 062003

(reported on)

Dakota

  • 49,000 miles
While driving upper ball joints failed. They were replaced along with the steering knuckle. Problem recurred.

- East Kingston, NH, USA

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problem #3

Jun 012001

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Upper ball joints are prematurely wearing which has caused a problem with steering control. Also, vehicle has developed a very loud noise, cause unknown.

- Accoville, WV, USA

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problem #2

Jun 182001

Dakota

  • miles
Upper ball joint wore out on a 2 year old vehicle, replacement parts not aveilable.

- Wappingers Falls, NY, USA

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problem #1

Nov 152000

Dakota

  • miles
Front ball joints broke which may have caused a crash at 50,000 miles. Dealer cannot determine the cause.

- Grass Valley, CA, USA

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