6.4

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,250 miles

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problem #4

Jul 272005

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 34,000 miles
Water saturating floor on passenger side. Carpet smells moldy due to recurring problem. Taken to dealer 2 times previous and truck at dealer now for the 3rd time to attempt a possible repair. Sealed drain hole in firewall where evaporator housing drain hose goes through to outside of body and checked A/C lines for leaks. Truck leaks from inside the firewall, dealer is not sure where.

- Racine, PA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 052003

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 9,000 miles
Water leaking on passenger side. Dealer attempted repair 4 times. Dealer said first time air conditioning condensation leaked. Filled up with water after rain, ruined carpet and musty smell.

- Lusby, MD, USA

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problem #2

Aug 142003

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 0 miles
Water leaking onto passenger's side floor, moldy carpeting, smells badly. Dealer attempted repairs, but defect continues.

- Tallmadge, OH, USA

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problem #1

Jun 252003

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 2,000 miles
Water pouring into passenger side floorboard that soaks and ruins carpeting. Unknown source, firewall area.

- Pensacola, FL, USA

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