1.6

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
102,375 miles

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problem #5

Oct 172019

Dakota

  • miles
Unknown the four wheel drive was out when I purchased it I didn't realize until later that day when I drove it and tried to engage it. It no longer works and it is a safety hazard to even try and turn on it doesn't engage and makes a noise and catches in some sort of way I believe it may have affected the transmission as well. My safety and the safety of others could be at risk if I try and use the four wheel drive and it's needed for hazardous road conditions in my area like snow and ice

- Helena, MT, USA

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problem #4

Nov 042020

Dakota

  • 202,875 miles
My vehicles drive shaft fell off while making a stop at a red light, the pinon nut had come loose. It was towed to a mechanic's shop, my dad came and reattached it. It still made a whirring sound, at first I was on the way to the mechanic for what I though was a pinon seal leak.

- Grove City, OH, USA

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problem #3

May 092019

Dakota

  • 150,000 miles
Trans shift solenoid control pack code popped up and does not shift smoothly at all

- Lewisburg, TN, USA

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problem #2

Apr 152015

Dakota

  • 159,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Dodge Dakota. While driving approximately 5 mph, the gear shifted into neutral without warning. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road. The vehicle was not taken to a local dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing due to cost. The failure recurred and the contact unplugged the servo motor. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000.

- Weirto, WV, USA

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problem #1

Sep 082006

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • miles
Consumer would like reimbursement for repairs to there 2004 Dodge Dakota sport. The radiator failed and resulted in the vehicle overheating. The rear differential failed. The right front axle, axle shaft assembly was worn. Electric engine cooling fan failed which damaged the new radiator.

- Peninsula, OH, USA

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