3.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,683 miles

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problem #3

Sep 272008

Dakota

  • miles
Have had to replace 2 of 4 window cables and motors. Truck is now back in for third window in a seven month period. Windows are hardly ever rolled up or down. Vehicle has 46000 miles on it, proving not a lot of wear and tear. First window, was rolling back up, got half way and fell down. Second window fell while in parking lot and no one was around. Third window fell when closing door.

- Colton, CA, USA

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problem #2

Jul 082008

Dakota

  • 92,800 miles
Window regulator fails when shutting door, dropping window down in door channel. Window regulator must be replaced. Has just happened for the 3rd time in past 1 year. Each time a different window of this Dakota quad cab pickup I purchased new from dealer. Vehicle has been in no accidents.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 122007

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,250 miles
25jan06 tell Dodge dealer that pass window inop from pass side switch works from drivers side switch. Dodge replace switch. 20apr06 tell Dodge dealer pass window inop from pass side but works from drivers side. Dodge couldn't find anything wrong. Persists up to 7dec07, hopefully my mechanic found the trouble. 1dec07 "service 4WD" light came on 3dec07 called to get apptmt for truck 4dec07 remote door entry wouldn't work or door lock for all doors on driver arm rest, windshield washer and wiper pulse wouldn't work 5dec07 headlights did not come on during evening traffic commute, turn signals worked 7dec07 take truck to shop finds short to ground in circuit to into lights (fuse#1) pnk wire near parking brake petal, replace central timer module (P/N 56049072al).

- Sparks, NV, USA

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