8.7

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,860 miles

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problem #4

Mar 222005

Dakota 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 6,000 miles
The consumer stated that there was a shimmy/vibration in the front suspension. The vehicle was taken to the dealer three separate times for inspection and repair. The rack and pinion, front shocks and all four tires had been changed. The problem still exist. The consumer had been in contact with the manufacturer. (12/05/05) the vehicle had been to three different dealers with no results.

- Tanner, AL, USA

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problem #3

May 142004

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
Steering wheel locked while towing behind a recreational motor home. This caused the front tires to drag sideways while being driven around a curve.

- Culpeper, VA, USA

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problem #2

Nov 022003

Dakota

  • 5,000 miles
Passenger's side front tire wobbled while driving. As a result, the steering wheel shook violently.

- Spotsylvania, VA, USA

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problem #1

Mar 102004

Dakota 4WD 6-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 441 miles
When rolling over a piece of wood in the road right rear tire blew out. No injures reported. Consumer also learned that he couldn't purchase tires on vehicle, only passenger side tires are available.

- Westminster, MD, USA

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