10.0

really awful
Typical Repair Cost:
No data
Average Mileage:
34,800 miles
Total Complaints:
1 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. replace rack (1 reports)
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problem #1

Mar 202009

Dakota ST 3.7L V6

  • Manual transmission
  • 34,800 miles

I bought my Dodge Dakota back in 2006 and thought I got the greatest deal on wheels. I was wrong. I have 35,000 miles and am now on my THIRD power steering rack. Yes, THIRD. I see that tons of Dodge Rams have a bad power steering rack record, well I want to let everyone know that the 05-09 Dodge Dakotas are NO BETTER. Luckily, I was covered under warranty, but not my warranty is up, and I am pretty sure it is going to happen again. Apparently the two racks I had to have replaced were leaking at the inner tie rod end.

I also needed a new rear pinion seal at 34,000 miles, and a new intermediate steering shaft.

My father warned me about buying a Dodge Truck, and I should have listened.

Save your money, invest in a better truck, steer clear of Dakotas and Rams.

- Robert P., Poughkeepsie, NY, US

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