3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
44,429 miles

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problem #7

Sep 012014

Dakota

  • 90,000 miles
I took my vehicle to my mechanic because my dash light stopped working. He said that there was a recall for the instrument panel and the recall should cover 2006 models. When we run the VIN number it does not show for my vehicle but there was a recall for all other 2006 Dodge durango because it is a fire risk. Can you please see if there is any way that my vehicle just got missed.

- Selmer, TN, USA

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problem #6

Nov 302012

Dakota 4WD 8-cyl

  • 37,000 miles
In using signal lights, turn left signal on to turn and the right dash signal indicator as well as right signal light flash. If I move the tilt steering position up and then back down the lights function properly. This has happened several times. It sounds like something in the steering wheel is rubbing whenever one turns the wheel. The previous owner bought the truck new and it happened to him several times as well. Also the ball joints were all replaced by previous owner at less than 30,000 miles. Now at 55,000 miles the struts, shock absorbers, rear stabilizer links and quite possibly sway bar links front and rear need to be replaced.

- Baraboo, WI, USA

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problem #5

Nov 092012

Dakota

  • 81,000 miles
The contact owns a 2006 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the turn indicators failed. When he would engage the left turn signal, the right would illuminate. The vehicle was not inspected by a dealer or an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure and current mileages were approximately 81,000.

- Hampton, VA, USA

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problem #4

Apr 052010

Dakota

  • miles
My turn signals and windshield wipers do not work all the time. It occurs at random times and I can temporarily fix it by adjusting the steering column.

- Hollywood, MD, USA

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problem #3

Feb 072012

Dakota

  • 33,000 miles
The windshield wipers and turn signals have been malfunctioning for a few weeks. When I attempt to signal left, the signal turns on to the right and vice versa. The windshield wipers are not reliable when using the switch. Both turn signals and windshield wipers stopped working completely.

- Clarksville, TN, USA

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problem #2

Feb 012008

Dakota

  • miles
Wipers and turn signals stop working and then come back on when they get ready. Malfunctioning.

- Columbus, OH, USA

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problem #1

Dec 282010

Dakota

  • 70,000 miles
Turn signal switch turns on right turn signals when selecting the left turn signals. Right side works fine.

- Parker, CO, USA

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