We found the following complaints for DODGE DAKOTA (1987)
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1987 dodge dakota caught fire in the engine compartment. Vehicle was destroyed in the fire. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled before catching on fire. The consumer stated the fuel pump had been replaced recently. (ohio traffic crash report)
Onright side ofengine compartment a fire started.fire department could not determine the cause due to fact that it burnt.please provide further information.
While drivingvehicle completely shutdown without warning.
While driving, the spare tire fall out from under the vehicle.please describe.
1987 dodge dakota caught fire in the engine compartment. Vehicle was destroyed in the fire. The consumer stated the vehicle stalled before catching on fire. The consumer stated the fuel pump had been replaced recently. (ohio traffic crash report)
Gas tank cap replaced.
When truck is in park it jumps out of gear, please describe .
Seat belt buckle failed.
Both buckles broke where the plastic on the buckle attachws to the belt.
Seat belts in passenger side are difficult to pull out of retractor.tt
While getting into vehicle, driver's side seatback bolts broke, causing the seat to fall backwards.please describe.
The front brakes needed replacement after 20,000 miles.
Left rear drum failed; entire circumference of brake drum outside of bolt hole pattern failed; nothing holding brake drum while in operation; lost control.tt
Upon going over curb and losing conrtol of vehicle, steering gearbroke off from the chassis.
Rack and pinion disconnects, causing loss of steering.
While driving home from work at 35 mph the steering wheel locked to either side, making driver lose control of vehicle.the vehicle has not been fixed, & manufacturer contacted.
Rack and pinion steering gear broke off from the chassis causing loss of control.
The 1988-1990 dakotas were recalled for this concern why not the 1987? 01v232000.
While driving between 50-55 mph the framebroke.dealer is aware of the prolbem. Problem has not been corrected.please describe details.
The spare tire retainer failed, allowing the spare tire to detach from it's mount under the vehicle and fall to the road while the vehicle was in operation. The spare tire is held underneath the vehicle by a retainer attached to a steel cable. The steel cable is in a constant state of tension supporting the spare tirethe steel cable had developed corrosion to such an extent that it simply snapped, allowing the spare tire to fall to the roadway while the vehicle was underway. The area of failure from corrosion is hidden from view. Without some disassembly there would be no way to ascertain a failure was developing. The failed parts are in my possession.
Cross member that holdsthe rack and pinion steering broke where the bolts hold it to the frame.
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