We found the following complaints for DODGE DAKOTA (1990)
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When weather get cold truck will not start,when hot will not start properly.tt
Dodge ignition system locked up without warning.*mr
While driving heard a rattle, that sounded likewater pump was going bad. Next day, consumer heard a loud crash bang,fan bladebroke off, cut radiator hose. Fan blade had to be replaced. Consumerfelt like if they would have been under hood some one may have been seriously injured. The customer also noted that one of four blade fan has cracked.radiator failed.
Vacuum heat control leaks.
While driving heard a rattle, that sounded likewater pump was going bad. Next day, consumer heard a loud crash bang,fan bladebroke off, cut radiator hose. Fan blade had to be replaced. Consumerfelt like if they would have been under hood some one may have been seriously injured. The customer also noted that one of four blade fan has cracked.radiator failed.
While driving heard a rattle, that sounded likewater pump was going bad. Next day, consumer heard a loud crash bang,fan bladebroke off, cut radiator hose. Fan blade had to be replaced. Consumerfelt like if they would have been under hood some one may have been seriously injured. The customer also noted that one of four blade fan has cracked.radiator failed.
Radiator leaks.
I want to know what emission control devices my vehicle has when it was manufactured. Need to know this by using my vin.
Air conditioner failed.
Air conditioner failed.
The fuel tank cracked, causing the fuel to spill over. If it was to becomea source of ignition, it could cause a fire. Dealer will replace fuel tank.
Tachometer failed.
Automatic transmission downshifts when exceeding 55 mph. *dsh
Transmission failed. *sd
I have had trouble finding information on any upgrades, or modification that have been done to the np231d transfer case since date of manufacture on 10-89. I had to replace the range fork and range fork shift hub and am now experiencing difficulties with the replacements. If i can just get some feedback on this it would help me a great deal. Thank you for your time and effort in this situation. Y
Transmission failed. *sd
Transmission failed with virtually no warning.transmission had been visually inspected and serviced as part of a service call; no signs of failure were detected.
Transmission failed.
Consumer complainting of transmission overdrive system malfunction with only 67,000 miles of wear, dealer notified and will repair for a cost to the cosumer.
Transmission slipped, causing accident.
Vehicle jumped out of gear resulting in vehicle collision.
The truck was idling in park.the truck slipped out of park into reverse and slammed into the house.
Vehicle jumped out of park resulting in collision.
Torque converter replaced. *sd
The rear end axle was cracked .tt
Axle shaft bearings faulty, causing vibrations.
Rear end vibration due to faulty differential. *dsh
Differentials pinion and rings faulty, causing vibrations.
Transmission failed three times.
This vehicle has had problems with the transmission and drivetrain since it came off the lot.the original dealership was extremely helpful while we still lived in the area.however, when we moved to minnesota the first transmission failure occurred.1st 2nd and 3rd gears were replaced, there was less than 7,000 mi on the truck. The second failure was less than a year later, again 1st 2nd and 3rd crapped out.this occurred again about 6-8 months later.i had asked the service shop to check the drivetrain several times,the response was that everything was within parameters.the whole system jumps and thumps when shifting gears.it also makes similar noises and jumping when going over small bumps or dips in the road.i have had the clutch, pressure plate and throw out bearing replaced at about 40,000 mi.this truck has not been used for towing or hauling any heavy loads.i read in the above list about another.
Drivers seat belt buckle fails to engage or may unlatch. Please describe details.tt
Rear abs system failure, loss of braking at low speeds.tt
Abs: while applying brakes very lightly, vehicle pulled to left onto another lane; speed 45 mph; rainy weather; rear cylinders were frozen.tt
Anti-lock brake module failed. I took vehicle to mechanic. He could not obtain replacement part because dealer would not provide it to him. Dealer stated that vehicle had to be brought into them for rapair. Dealer mechanic advised us that repair was not necessary bacause brakes worked, just anti-lock feature would not work. We waited for several months to save up for the repair. And had the dealer repair the antilock brakes. I feel the dealer is making a hazard on the road by not providing the necessary replacement parts to other repair shops. The dealer also charges higher prices and this dealer always causes somthing else to go wrong in the process of repairing the problem it was brought in for. That is the main reason we use an independent mechanic to repair problems that were under warranty. We paid for the repairs so the dealer couldn't screw up the truck any more.
Abs: anti lock brake system intermittently locks up without warning; locks up/slides when coming to stop; nearly caused accident.tt
Consumer applied brakes, and they completely failed to work,truck spun and ran into a ditch at a 6:00 impact.tt
Proportional valve failed twice, causing brakes to overheat/noise.*skd
Brake calipers failed.
Right front brake hose split.
Front brake pads replaced three times due to premauture wear/overheating.
Rotors replaced three times due to overheating/noise.
Brake rotors failed.
Rear brakes failed. *sd
Brake shoes failed.
The rear cylinders are rusted in the inside .tt
Abs: while applying brakes very lightly, vehicle pulled to left onto another lane; speed 45 mph; rainy weather; rear cylinders were frozen.tt
Brakes failed. *sd
Master cylinder failed.
Steering locks up when turning after recall repairs.
Where the horn is mounted, the top of thesteering system falls apart.tt
Owner had recall notice onabove vehicle for therack&pinion steering system failure,dealer did replace part but owner states that her steering column went out while backing out of drivewayjust missing her next door neighbor's driveway.
While driving, when attempting to turn left, vehicle continued to go straight due to bolts holding steering column to frame fracturing, causing steering column to detach from frame, resulting inloss of steering control, no accident, has been fixed, consumer receivedrecall 96v094 after repairs were complete.
Recall notice sent on the steering gear, however work denied by local dealer.
Owner received a recall notice concerning steering gear box. But was unable to get the vehicle repaired because the mechanic at the dealer told them they could only get it repaired monday through friday, not on saturday.owner stated that's their only means of transportation.
Steering box broke away from the frame, causing loss of steeringwhile driving.tt
Frame at steering gear bolt stripped out.
Power steering failed.
While making turn; steering wheel turned to right, however wheel would not turn; tie rod broke; vehicle went over two asphalt curbs; totaled; speed 35 mph.tt
Rack and pinion steering pulled out of k-member, resulting in loss of steering.
Took vehicle in for recall and the dealership has no parts.
Rack and pinion steering bolts came loose and caused a loss of steering, the two mounting bolts broke.consumer received recall96v094 and took vehicle to dealer for inspection, dealer stated the rack and pinion had cracked, a mechanic stated it was broke in between the two mounting bolts, consumer feels the only way the rack could have broken in half is for one of the mounting pads to have torn loose from the crossmember.
Pe96-003; rack and pinion pulled away from the frame while in motion.a tube on the rack and pinion got twisted.
Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told the parts were unavailable.recall #96v094000.
Rack and pinion steering failed prior to recall notice, resulting in collision.
While driving rack and pinion broke, steering was difficult.tt
Owner had recall notice onabove vehicle for therack&pinion steering system failure,dealer did replace part but owner states that her steering column went out while backing out of drivewayjust missing her next door neighbor's driveway.
Failure on the steering rack and pinion, the rack and pinion separted from the mounting structure pe96-003a.
While driving rack and pinion ripped loose from the frame, result in no steering.tt
Steering assembnly went out and vehicle was unable to handle properly, check and weld rack and pinions bolts, r &i rack and pinion, weld 2 new pieces of sheet metal where bolts go into the frame.
Took vehicle in for a recall and the vehicle was supposed to be ready by 3 on dec.20, 1996,but the dealership doesn't have the parts.
Rack and pinion steering gear separated per the recall notice.
Rack and pinion failure.
Consumer states that while she was driving the vehicle on normal road conditions that the she stepped on the brakes and there was no steering what so ever and the rack and pinion fell from under the car. There was absolutely no steering.
While turning driver hears grinding noise also it sounds like metal to metal.tt
Been waiting for steering parts;was informed by dealership that back order for parts has been 2 months or more. 96v094000.
While driving, steering rack assembly which fastened to cross member detached from frame, resulting in loss of steering capability.
Steering rack bolts pulled through frame, releasing rack.
Rack and pinion steering broke loose from k-member bar, causing temporary loss of control.
While loading equipment into bed, 1/2 inch aluminum rivet that holds tailgate chain bracket onto the body failed/ripped off.(qcaw)
Bolt stripped and required welding to frame at steering gear.
While driving frame broke, for no apparent reason, without prior warning.tt
Front end misaligned, causing vibration/pulling.
Front strut failed.
Michelin tire blew out from tread separation.
First tire separation discovered by csaa auto service during routine maintenance, on 11/07/01.second and third tread separation were during vacation,when driving down highway, at 50mph, the tires started producing rough ride.stopped to check tires, and noticed separation. (tiresize: lt21575r15)
Wiring under dash failed.
Vehicle paint chipping since 1993.
Driver's side exterior mirror will not stay in adjusted position, power mirror.tt
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