1994 DODGE DAKOTA Problems, Recalls & Safety Ratings

May 14, 2013 Structure

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Equipment

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Visibility

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Steering

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Suspension

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Power Train

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Electrical System

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Structure

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Equipment

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Visibility

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Steering

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Suspension

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Fuel System, Gasoline

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Power Train

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Engine And Engine Cooling

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Vehicle Speed Control

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

May 14, 2013 Electrical System

FRONT LEFT DOOR SNAPPED OFF. I CAN'T OPEN THE DRIVERS DOOR FROM THE INSIDE. ALSO, BOTH SEAT BELTS SNAPPED, THE AIR AND HEAT DOESN'T WORK, THE BRAKES LOCKED UP, WHICH AFFECTED THE STEERING. THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED THREE TIMED, THE VEHICLE WOULD LOOSE POWER AND THE ENGINE WOULD DIE. THE CATALYTI...

Feb 27, 2011 Structure 235,000 mi

DODGE DAKOTA FRAME ROTTING OUT TOYOTA RECALLED THEIRS THE TRUCK IN GREAT SHAPE AND I HAVE SEEN ALOT OF TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM COULD CAUSE DEATH IN CRASH.*TR

Feb 27, 2011 Structure 235,000 mi

DODGE DAKOTA FRAME ROTTING OUT TOYOTA RECALLED THEIRS THE TRUCK IN GREAT SHAPE AND I HAVE SEEN ALOT OF TRUCKS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM COULD CAUSE DEATH IN CRASH.*TR

Oct 26, 2010 Air Bags 109,580 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, ABOUT TO TURN RIGHT, BUT AIRBAG DEPLOYED BEFORE I WAS OFF THE MAIN ROAD. HAD TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. HAD SLOWED DOWN TO APP. 10 MPH TO MAKE TURN. ROAD CLEAR. HAD MADE THIS TURN MANY TIMES BEFORE (ON WAY TO WORK). *TR

Oct 26, 2010 Air Bags 109,580 mi

DRIVING DOWN ROAD, ABOUT TO TURN RIGHT, BUT AIRBAG DEPLOYED BEFORE I WAS OFF THE MAIN ROAD. HAD TO STOP IMMEDIATELY. HAD SLOWED DOWN TO APP. 10 MPH TO MAKE TURN. ROAD CLEAR. HAD MADE THIS TURN MANY TIMES BEFORE (ON WAY TO WORK). *TR

Nov 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 70,102 mi

NIGHT DRIVING, SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN CAB. HEADLAMPS WENT OFF THEN CAME BACK ON AFTER 5 TO 10 SECONDS. MOVED HEADLAMP SWITCH IN AND OUT BUT CONDITION STILL PERSISTED. LUCKILY I WAS LESS THAN ONE MILE FROM HOME ON DIVIDED HWY WITH NO TRAFFIC. IF LAMP SWITCH IS OFF THEN THERE IS NO SMELL OF ELECT...

Nov 19, 2006 Exterior Lighting 70,102 mi

NIGHT DRIVING, SMELLED ELECTRICAL SMOKE IN CAB. HEADLAMPS WENT OFF THEN CAME BACK ON AFTER 5 TO 10 SECONDS. MOVED HEADLAMP SWITCH IN AND OUT BUT CONDITION STILL PERSISTED. LUCKILY I WAS LESS THAN ONE MILE FROM HOME ON DIVIDED HWY WITH NO TRAFFIC. IF LAMP SWITCH IS OFF THEN THERE IS NO SMELL OF ELECT...

Nov 13, 2006 Air Bags Crash 180,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN DRIVER SIDE COLLISION. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING. THE OCCUPANT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUFFERED OF HYPERTHERMIA DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEME...

Nov 13, 2006 Air Bags Crash 180,000 mi

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE WAS INVOLVED IN DRIVER SIDE COLLISION. THE AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. THERE WAS PRE-IMPACT BRAKING. THE OCCUPANT WAS WEARING A SEAT BELT, BUT SUFFERED OF HYPERTHERMIA DUE TO THE ACCIDENT. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN, AND THE VEHICLE WAS DEEME...

May 27, 2005 Seats 169,900 mi

FRONT SEAT BOLT-DRIVER SIDE BROKE WITH SEAT GOING STRAIGHT BACK INTO BACK SEAT-REACHING FOR WALLET BOTH TIMES IT BROKE!

May 27, 2005 Seats 169,900 mi

FRONT SEAT BOLT-DRIVER SIDE BROKE WITH SEAT GOING STRAIGHT BACK INTO BACK SEAT-REACHING FOR WALLET BOTH TIMES IT BROKE!

May 27, 2005 Seats 169,900 mi

FRONT SEAT BOLT-DRIVER SIDE BROKE WITH SEAT GOING STRAIGHT BACK INTO BACK SEAT-REACHING FOR WALLET BOTH TIMES IT BROKE!

May 27, 2005 Seats 169,900 mi

FRONT SEAT BOLT-DRIVER SIDE BROKE WITH SEAT GOING STRAIGHT BACK INTO BACK SEAT-REACHING FOR WALLET BOTH TIMES IT BROKE!

May 17, 2005 Electrical System 161,000 mi

NO FAILURE JUST YET. EVERY SO OFTEN THE AIR BAG, ABS LIGHT COMES ON ONCE THAT HAPPENS THE FAN STOPS WORKING, THE POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK. NOW MY HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL BUT MY PARKING LIGHTS WILL. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE DEALER TO FIX IT UNDER A RECALL THEY WON'T DO IT. I KNOW IT COULD ...

May 17, 2005 Electrical System 161,000 mi

NO FAILURE JUST YET. EVERY SO OFTEN THE AIR BAG, ABS LIGHT COMES ON ONCE THAT HAPPENS THE FAN STOPS WORKING, THE POWER WINDOWS WILL NOT WORK. NOW MY HEADLIGHTS WILL NOT WORK AT ALL BUT MY PARKING LIGHTS WILL. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THE DEALER TO FIX IT UNDER A RECALL THEY WON'T DO IT. I KNOW IT COULD ...

May 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

SUDDEN NEAR-COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE BOLT HOLDING MASTER CYLINDER IN PLACE TO HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR. ON 05-14-2005, MY 18 YEAR OLD SON COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AT WORK. HE WENT OUT TO OUR 1994 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP AND STARTED THE ENGINE. AS HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE...

May 15, 2005 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 51,000 mi

SUDDEN NEAR-COMPLETE BRAKE FAILURE DUE TO DEFECTIVE BOLT HOLDING MASTER CYLINDER IN PLACE TO HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER PRESSURE ACCUMULATOR. ON 05-14-2005, MY 18 YEAR OLD SON COMPLETED HIS SHIFT AT WORK. HE WENT OUT TO OUR 1994 DODGE DAKOTA PICKUP AND STARTED THE ENGINE. AS HE DEPRESSED THE BRAKE...

Jan 14, 2005 Suspension 34,000 mi

I HAVE A "PRISTINE" DODGE DAKOTA THAT I PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT CURRENTLY HAS 34,500 MILES ON IT AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BALL-JOINTS/ UPPER & LOWER/BOTH SIDES. I HAVE HEARD OF RECALLS FOR DAKOTA BALL-JOINTS. DID ANY OF THE RECALLS COVER A 1994 MODEL ? - PLEASE ADVISE. ...

Jan 14, 2005 Suspension 34,000 mi

I HAVE A "PRISTINE" DODGE DAKOTA THAT I PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT CURRENTLY HAS 34,500 MILES ON IT AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BALL-JOINTS/ UPPER & LOWER/BOTH SIDES. I HAVE HEARD OF RECALLS FOR DAKOTA BALL-JOINTS. DID ANY OF THE RECALLS COVER A 1994 MODEL ? - PLEASE ADVISE. ...

Jan 14, 2005 Suspension 34,000 mi

I HAVE A "PRISTINE" DODGE DAKOTA THAT I PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT CURRENTLY HAS 34,500 MILES ON IT AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BALL-JOINTS/ UPPER & LOWER/BOTH SIDES. I HAVE HEARD OF RECALLS FOR DAKOTA BALL-JOINTS. DID ANY OF THE RECALLS COVER A 1994 MODEL ? - PLEASE ADVISE. ...

Jan 14, 2005 Suspension 34,000 mi

I HAVE A "PRISTINE" DODGE DAKOTA THAT I PURCHASED FROM THE ORIGINAL OWNER. IT CURRENTLY HAS 34,500 MILES ON IT AND I RECENTLY HAD TO REPLACE ALL OF THE BALL-JOINTS/ UPPER & LOWER/BOTH SIDES. I HAVE HEARD OF RECALLS FOR DAKOTA BALL-JOINTS. DID ANY OF THE RECALLS COVER A 1994 MODEL ? - PLEASE ADVISE. ...

Jan 5, 2005 Air Bags Crash 500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH A DEER APPEAR OUT OF NO WHERE AND WAS HIT BY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. IT WAS BADLY DAMAGED AND KNOCKED OFF THE ROAD. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG. DRIVER WAS HOSPITALIZED. VEHICLE HAD ...

Jan 5, 2005 Steering Crash 500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH A DEER APPEAR OUT OF NO WHERE AND WAS HIT BY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. IT WAS BADLY DAMAGED AND KNOCKED OFF THE ROAD. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG. DRIVER WAS HOSPITALIZED. VEHICLE HAD ...

Jan 5, 2005 Air Bags Crash 500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH A DEER APPEAR OUT OF NO WHERE AND WAS HIT BY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. IT WAS BADLY DAMAGED AND KNOCKED OFF THE ROAD. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG. DRIVER WAS HOSPITALIZED. VEHICLE HAD ...

Jan 5, 2005 Steering Crash 500 mi

WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH A DEER APPEAR OUT OF NO WHERE AND WAS HIT BY CONSUMER'S VEHICLE. IT WAS BADLY DAMAGED AND KNOCKED OFF THE ROAD. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. STEERING WHEEL SEPARATED AND CAUSED SEVERE DAMAGE TO DRIVER'S RIGHT LEG. DRIVER WAS HOSPITALIZED. VEHICLE HAD ...

Dec 18, 2004 Suspension 110,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND LOWER BALL JOINT ON RIGHT SIDE OF TRUCK BROKE . DID NOT WRECK. WHEEL FELL OFF OF TRUCK ALONG WITH AXLE END, BRAKE ROTOR AND CALIPER. SPINDLE ALSO BROKE . I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED SPINDLE AND AXLE BUT HAVE NOT YET PUT ALL BACK TOGETHER BECAUSE IM TRYING TO SEE IF MY TRUCK ...

Dec 18, 2004 Suspension 110,000 mi

DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND LOWER BALL JOINT ON RIGHT SIDE OF TRUCK BROKE . DID NOT WRECK. WHEEL FELL OFF OF TRUCK ALONG WITH AXLE END, BRAKE ROTOR AND CALIPER. SPINDLE ALSO BROKE . I HAVE ALREADY REPLACED SPINDLE AND AXLE BUT HAVE NOT YET PUT ALL BACK TOGETHER BECAUSE IM TRYING TO SEE IF MY TRUCK ...

Dec 1, 2004 Air Bags

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *TC

Dec 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *TC

Dec 1, 2004 Air Bags

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *TC

Dec 1, 2004 Vehicle Speed Control

SRS AIR BAG LIGHT APPEARED ON THE DASHBOARD AND REMAINED ON. CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO WORK WHEN APPLIED. CONSUMER TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE CLOCK SPRING NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS VEHICLE WAS NOT COVERED UNDER A RECALL DUE TO VIN. *AK *TC

Jan 28, 2004 Seats Crash 120,000 mi

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO RECLINE BACK. *AK

Jan 28, 2004 Seats Crash 120,000 mi

WHILE AT A STOP VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED, CAUSING THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO RECLINE BACK. *AK

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 73,678 mi

PAINT PEELING OFF OF ROOF AND HOOD.

Jan 15, 2004 Unknown Or Other 73,678 mi

PAINT PEELING OFF OF ROOF AND HOOD.

Dec 10, 2003 Seats Crash

WHILE WAITING AT AN INTERSECTION VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 10, 2003 Seats Crash

WHILE WAITING AT AN INTERSECTION VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL . *AK

Dec 10, 2003 Seats Crash

WHILE WAITING AT AN INTERSECTION VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL. *AK

Dec 10, 2003 Seats Crash

WHILE WAITING AT AN INTERSECTION VEHICLE WAS REAR ENDED. THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S SEAT TO COLLAPSE BACKWARDS. DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES AND WAS TRANSPORTED BY AMBULANCE TO THE HOSPITAL . *AK

Jul 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD TO PURCHASE AT LEAST 3 GAS FUEL PUMPS FOR MY 94 DODGE DAKOTA FOR THREE YEARS IN A ROW. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DODGE DEALER EACH TIME AN IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY TIME. I ONLY USE ONE GAS STATION WHEN I'M NOT TRAVELING AND JUST IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD . I HAVE USED THE SAME TYPE OF GA...

Jul 4, 2003 Fuel System, Gasoline

I HAVE HAD TO PURCHASE AT LEAST 3 GAS FUEL PUMPS FOR MY 94 DODGE DAKOTA FOR THREE YEARS IN A ROW. I'VE TAKEN IT TO THE DODGE DEALER EACH TIME AN IT SEEMS TO BE THE SAME PROBLEM EVERY TIME. I ONLY USE ONE GAS STATION WHEN I'M NOT TRAVELING AND JUST IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD . I HAVE USED THE SAME TYPE OF GA...

Jul 3, 2003 Seat Belts 189,972 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO RELEASE. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO CUT THE SEAT BELT IN ORDER TO EXIT THE TRUCK. *JB *CB *NLM

Jul 3, 2003 Seat Belts 189,972 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER ATTEMPTED TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THE FRONT SEAT BELT BUCKLE FAILED TO RELEASE. THE CONSUMER WAS FORCED TO CUT THE SEAT BELT IN ORDER TO EXIT THE TRUCK. *JB *CB *NLM

Apr 24, 2003 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CAME APART. *JB

Apr 24, 2003 Power Train 170,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED IMPROPERLY. THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED UP, DUE TO WRONG INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE DIP STICK. *JB

Apr 24, 2003 Seat Belts 170,000 mi

WHEN THE CONSUMER STOPPED THE VEHICLE, THE DRIVER SIDE SEAT BELT CAME APART. *JB

Apr 24, 2003 Power Train 170,000 mi

THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTED IMPROPERLY. THE CONSUMER CHANGED THE TRANSMISSION FLUID, AND THE TRANSMISSION SEIZED UP, DUE TO WRONG INFORMATION PRINTED ON THE DIP STICK. *JB

Dec 2, 2002 Structure

NO SUMMARY. DT

Dec 2, 2002 Structure

NO SUMMARY. DT

Nov 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

SEVERAL MONTHS TO A YEAR, A MODULE IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS MODULE CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS HIGH/LOW BEAM, TURN SIGNAL, 4-WAY FLASHER AND WIPER MOTION. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHILE IN USE FOLLOWING THE OTHER COMPONENTS FAILING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS

Nov 19, 2002 Exterior Lighting

SEVERAL MONTHS TO A YEAR, A MODULE IN THE STEERING COLUMN NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. THIS MODULE CONTROLS THE HEADLIGHTS HIGH/LOW BEAM, TURN SIGNAL, 4-WAY FLASHER AND WIPER MOTION. THE HEADLIGHTS WILL GO OUT WHILE IN USE FOLLOWING THE OTHER COMPONENTS FAILING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS TS

May 15, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER FACE AND LOST HER VOICE FOR 2 WEEKS DUE TO INHALING FUMES.*AK DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL AND CRUISE CONTROL AND STATED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING WAS CAUSE OF THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. *TT

May 15, 2002 Air Bags

WHILE MAKING A TURN AT 5 MPH DRIVER'S AIRBAG DEPLOYED. CONSUMER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO HER FACE AND LOST HER VOICE FOR 2 WEEKS DUE TO INHALING FUMES.*AK DEALER REPLACED AIRBAG, STEERING WHEEL AND CRUISE CONTROL AND STATED THAT THE CLOCKSPRING WAS CAUSE OF THE AIRBAG TO DEPLOY. *TT

Apr 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE MAIN COMPUTER FAILED POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE UNDER THE DASH, ENTIRE CAB CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TT

Apr 17, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FLOAT FAILED. *TT

Apr 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FLOAT FAILED. *TT

Apr 17, 2002 Electrical System Fire

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE POWER SUPPLY TO THE MAIN COMPUTER FAILED POSSIBLY CAUSING A FIRE UNDER THE DASH, ENTIRE CAB CAUGHT ON FIRE. *TT

Apr 17, 2002 Fuel System, Other

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FLOAT FAILED. *TT

Apr 17, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

CONSUMER STATES THAT THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL FLOAT FAILED. *TT

Apr 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE READING VERY ERRATIC. DEALER CHECKED WIRING FROM TANK TO GAUGE AND FOUND NO SHORTED WIRING. ALSO CHECKED OPERATIONS AND FOUND FUEL SENDING UNIT IN TANK HAS CONTACTS SHORTED CAUSING GAUGE TO READ VERY ERRATIC. THIS IS 5TH TIME SENDING WILL BE REPLACED. *TT

Apr 2, 2002 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE READING VERY ERRATIC. DEALER CHECKED WIRING FROM TANK TO GAUGE AND FOUND NO SHORTED WIRING. ALSO CHECKED OPERATIONS AND FOUND FUEL SENDING UNIT IN TANK HAS CONTACTS SHORTED CAUSING GAUGE TO READ VERY ERRATIC. THIS IS 5TH TIME SENDING WILL BE REPLACED. *TT

Nov 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH COMING OFF A RAMP INTO SURFACE STREET, ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD TO STOP, BUT CONSUMERS VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, AND HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. *AK *SLC

Nov 7, 2001 Service Brakes, Hydraulic Crash

CONSUMERS VEHICLE WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 20MPH COMING OFF A RAMP INTO SURFACE STREET, ANOTHER VEHICLE IN FRONT OF CONSUMERS VEHICLE HAD TO STOP, BUT CONSUMERS VEHICLE WOULD NOT STOP, AND HIT THE OTHER VEHICLE FROM BEHIND. *AK *SLC

Oct 4, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE OFF, PARK BRAKE NOT APPLIED. VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE AND ROLLED FORWARD ON A SLIGHT DOWN GRADE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO JUMP IN, APPLIED PARK BRAKE, AND STOPPED VEHICLE. DAMAGE WAS $ 3000.00, NO INJURIES.*AK

Oct 4, 2001 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE WAS PARKED, ENGINE OFF, PARK BRAKE NOT APPLIED. VEHICLE JUMPED OUT OF PARK INTO DRIVE AND ROLLED FORWARD ON A SLIGHT DOWN GRADE. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO JUMP IN, APPLIED PARK BRAKE, AND STOPPED VEHICLE. DAMAGE WAS $ 3000.00, NO INJURIES.*AK

Jun 13, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON FAILED TO OPERATE, WILL NOT DISCONNECT THE LATCH. CHILD HAD TO TWIST OUT OF THE SEAT BELT TO GET FREE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST. STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER...

Jun 13, 2001 Seat Belts

FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE RELEASE BUTTON FAILED TO OPERATE, WILL NOT DISCONNECT THE LATCH. CHILD HAD TO TWIST OUT OF THE SEAT BELT TO GET FREE. MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED, AND UNWILLING TO ASSIST. STATED THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOT COVER UNDER A RECALL. PROVIDE ANY FURTHER...

Apr 12, 2001 Seat Belts

HAD CHILD IN REAR MIDDLE/REAR FACING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND PLASTIC LAP BUCKLE BROKE AND RELEASED LAP BELT. CHILD SEAT NOT RESTRAINED. CAME FORWARD WITH CHILD IN IT AND HIT DASHBOARD. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SEAT BELTS ONLY WARRANTY UP TO 3,000 MILES. *AK

Apr 12, 2001 Seat Belts

HAD CHILD IN REAR MIDDLE/REAR FACING WHEN BRAKES WERE APPLIED, AND PLASTIC LAP BUCKLE BROKE AND RELEASED LAP BELT. CHILD SEAT NOT RESTRAINED. CAME FORWARD WITH CHILD IN IT AND HIT DASHBOARD. HAD CONTACTED DEALERSHIP, INFORMED CONSUMER THAT SEAT BELTS ONLY WARRANTY UP TO 3,000 MILES. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS THE 2ND DODGE TRUCK TRANSMISSION I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE OTHER WAS A 96 RAM WITH 63,000 AND I WAS TOLD THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH DODGE TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS AS THE PLACES I TOOK THE 94 DAKOTA THERE WERE 2 IN FOR THE SAME THING ONE WAS A 1999 RAM. *AK

Feb 26, 2001 Power Train

THIS IS THE 2ND DODGE TRUCK TRANSMISSION I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE THE OTHER WAS A 96 RAM WITH 63,000 AND I WAS TOLD THERE HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH DODGE TRUCK TRANSMISSIONS AS THE PLACES I TOOK THE 94 DAKOTA THERE WERE 2 IN FOR THE SAME THING ONE WAS A 1999 RAM. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Power Train

DEALER REFUSED TO DO APPLICABLE TEST TO SEE IF TSB WAS WARRANTED PRIOR TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHEN TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL DODGE ONLY OFFERED TO PAY HALF OF COSTS AND LATER RENEGED ON THAT OFFER. *AK

Jan 16, 2001 Power Train

DEALER REFUSED TO DO APPLICABLE TEST TO SEE IF TSB WAS WARRANTED PRIOR TO TRANSMISSION FAILURE. WHEN TRANSMISSION BEGAN TO FAIL DODGE ONLY OFFERED TO PAY HALF OF COSTS AND LATER RENEGED ON THAT OFFER. *AK

Oct 12, 2000 Power Train

THE TRUCK POPS OUT OF O/D INTO DRIVE AND SLOWS DOWN THE VEIHICLE DRASTICALLY. THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN TRAVELING AT 55-70 MPH. IT HAS DONE THIS ABOUT 6 TIMES TO ME AND IT JUST STARTED WITH MY BOSSES 1998 2 WD DAKOTA. IT REALLY SCARES TH

Oct 12, 2000 Power Train

THE TRUCK POPS OUT OF O/D INTO DRIVE AND SLOWS DOWN THE VEIHICLE DRASTICALLY. THIS COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT WHEN TRAVELING AT 55-70 MPH. IT HAS DONE THIS ABOUT 6 TIMES TO ME AND IT JUST STARTED WITH MY BOSSES 1998 2 WD DAKOTA. IT REALLY SCARES TH

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

TRED SEPARATION, TIRE MADE IN CANADA, VN PLANT, AT APPROX 30,000 MILES USE. (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )

Sep 30, 2000 Tires

TRED SEPARATION, TIRE MADE IN CANADA, VN PLANT, AT APPROX 30,000 MILES USE. (TIRESIZE: 245/75R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 245/75R16 )

Sep 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ARE PITTED, APPEARS TO BE CORROSION, SUCH AS FROM ROAD SALTS, ETC. PREVIOUSLY OWNED FORD TAURUS WHICH WAS RECALLED. ALSO LEARNED THE CHRYSLER RECALLED OTHER MODELS (NHTSA RECALL NO 98V005/CHRYSLER RECALL #747. NOT CERTAIN OF EXACT DATE WHEN CORROSION WOULD HAVE FIRST ...

Sep 29, 2000 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

BOTH FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTORS ARE PITTED, APPEARS TO BE CORROSION, SUCH AS FROM ROAD SALTS, ETC. PREVIOUSLY OWNED FORD TAURUS WHICH WAS RECALLED. ALSO LEARNED THE CHRYSLER RECALLED OTHER MODELS (NHTSA RECALL NO 98V005/CHRYSLER RECALL #747. NOT CERTAIN OF EXACT DATE WHEN CORROSION WOULD HAVE FIRST ...

Aug 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Aug 30, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Equipment

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 2000 Power Train

NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, TRAVELING 15MPH WAS HIT ATAN INTERSECTION BROADSIDE WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A LIGHT POLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, NOR DID SEAT BELT LOCK IN PLACE.*AK

Jun 27, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, TRAVELING 15MPH WAS HIT ATAN INTERSECTION BROADSIDE WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A LIGHT POLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, NOR DID SEAT BELT LOCK IN PLACE.*AK

Jun 27, 2000 Air Bags Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, TRAVELING 15MPH WAS HIT ATAN INTERSECTION BROADSIDE WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A LIGHT POLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, NOR DID SEAT BELT LOCK IN PLACE.*AK

Jun 27, 2000 Seat Belts Crash

WHILE DRIVING IN TOWN, TRAVELING 15MPH WAS HIT ATAN INTERSECTION BROADSIDE WHICH CAUSED CONSUMER'S VEHICLE TO RUN INTO A LIGHT POLE HEAD-ON. UPON IMPACT, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DIDN'T DEPLOY, NOR DID SEAT BELT LOCK IN PLACE.*AK

Apr 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT CONTINUES TO BLISTER & PEEL ... OTHER VEHICLES OF SAME YEAR AND EARLIER ... SAME PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Apr 27, 2000 Unknown Or Other

PAINT CONTINUES TO BLISTER & PEEL ... OTHER VEHICLES OF SAME YEAR AND EARLIER ... SAME PROBLEMS. NO SAFETY DEFECT LISTED IN THE SUMMARY. *AK

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED SMOG CHECK DUE TO CATALIC CONVERTER AND OXIGEN SENSOR FAILURE,AT AROUND 85000 MILES.IS THERE ANY HIDEN WARRANTIES THAT COULD GET ME REFUND FOR THESE REPAIRS ? I HOPE TO CONTACT THE RIGHT PLACE AND NOT BOTHER YOU WITH THIS.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. YOUR W...

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED SMOG CHECK DUE TO CATALIC CONVERTER AND OXIGEN SENSOR FAILURE,AT AROUND 85000 MILES.IS THERE ANY HIDEN WARRANTIES THAT COULD GET ME REFUND FOR THESE REPAIRS ? I HOPE TO CONTACT THE RIGHT PLACE AND NOT BOTHER YOU WITH THIS.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. YOUR W...

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED SMOG CHECK DUE TO CATALIC CONVERTER AND OXIGEN SENSOR FAILURE,AT AROUND 85000 MILES.IS THERE ANY HIDEN WARRANTIES THAT COULD GET ME REFUND FOR THESE REPAIRS ? I HOPE TO CONTACT THE RIGHT PLACE AND NOT BOTHER YOU WITH THIS.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. YOUR W...

Feb 7, 2000 Engine And Engine Cooling

FAILED SMOG CHECK DUE TO CATALIC CONVERTER AND OXIGEN SENSOR FAILURE,AT AROUND 85000 MILES.IS THERE ANY HIDEN WARRANTIES THAT COULD GET ME REFUND FOR THESE REPAIRS ? I HOPE TO CONTACT THE RIGHT PLACE AND NOT BOTHER YOU WITH THIS.PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHAT TO DO NEXT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME. YOUR W...

Feb 3, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT FULLY. *AK

Feb 3, 2000 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS FAILED TO RETRACT FULLY. *AK

Jan 12, 2000 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED/HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT/SWITCH SHOWED OVERHEATING DAMAGE AND ALSO MELTED SOME OF THE WIRING IN THE CABLING UNDER THE DASH/COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING BEFORE FAILURE/LOST LIGHTS AT NIGHT

Jan 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED/HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT/SWITCH SHOWED OVERHEATING DAMAGE AND ALSO MELTED SOME OF THE WIRING IN THE CABLING UNDER THE DASH/COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING BEFORE FAILURE/LOST LIGHTS AT NIGHT

Jan 12, 2000 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED/HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT/SWITCH SHOWED OVERHEATING DAMAGE AND ALSO MELTED SOME OF THE WIRING IN THE CABLING UNDER THE DASH/COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING BEFORE FAILURE/LOST LIGHTS AT NIGHT

Jan 12, 2000 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHT SWITCH FAILED/HEADLIGHTS WENT OUT/SWITCH SHOWED OVERHEATING DAMAGE AND ALSO MELTED SOME OF THE WIRING IN THE CABLING UNDER THE DASH/COULD SMELL SOMETHING BURNING BEFORE FAILURE/LOST LIGHTS AT NIGHT

Nov 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN NOISE. REPAIR SHOP QUOTE IS $450 TO REPLACE. TSB 9-7-97 COVERS THIS--NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: SB052529. SHOULD I EXPECT A DODGE DEALER TO MAKE THIS REPAIR AT NO COST?

Nov 17, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

TIMING CHAIN NOISE. REPAIR SHOP QUOTE IS $450 TO REPLACE. TSB 9-7-97 COVERS THIS--NHTSA ITEM NUMBER: SB052529. SHOULD I EXPECT A DODGE DEALER TO MAKE THIS REPAIR AT NO COST?

Oct 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPERS DON'T RELEASE PROPERLY CAUSING BRAKE OVERHEATING, REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, VIOLENT SHAKING UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND A NEAR FIRE. BRAKE SERVICE HAS BEEN NEEDED EVERY 20,000 TO 25,000 MILES.

Oct 31, 1999 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FRONT DISC BRAKE CALIPERS DON'T RELEASE PROPERLY CAUSING BRAKE OVERHEATING, REDUCED BRAKING CAPABILITY, VIOLENT SHAKING UPON BRAKE APPLICATION AND A NEAR FIRE. BRAKE SERVICE HAS BEEN NEEDED EVERY 20,000 TO 25,000 MILES.

Oct 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

TRUCK IS TWO COLOR, GREEN AND GREY. GREEN PAINT IS FINE BUT GREY IS COMMING OFF

Oct 16, 1999 Unknown Or Other

TRUCK IS TWO COLOR, GREEN AND GREY. GREEN PAINT IS FINE BUT GREY IS COMMING OFF

Sep 7, 1999 Electrical System

BARE WIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE COVER TO MELT. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Sep 7, 1999 Electrical System

BARE WIRES IN THE STEERING COLUMN SHORTED OUT, CAUSING THE COVER TO MELT. THE MANUFACTURER WILL BE NOTIFIED. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED AFTER CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND NEITHER HAD ANYTHING POSITIVE TO SAY. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE OR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Aug 9, 1999 Electrical System

BATTERY EXPLODED AFTER CONSUMER STARTED VEHICLE. DEALER/MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND NEITHER HAD ANYTHING POSITIVE TO SAY. CAN NHTSA PROVIDE OR HELP IN THIS MATTER. *AK

Jul 27, 1999 Steering Fire

AT 35 MPH, STEERING KNUCKLE SNAPPED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL,WHICH FLIPPED OVER VEHICLE ON ITS SIDE AND THEN IGNITED INTO A FIRE . TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 27, 1999 Steering Fire

AT 35 MPH, STEERING KNUCKLE SNAPPED, CAUSING LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL,WHICH FLIPPED OVER VEHICLE ON ITS SIDE AND THEN IGNITED INTO A FIRE . TOTAL LOSS OF VEHICLE. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FEED WIRE FAILS AND CAUSES THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL BY SHORTING OUT THE CHIP,THEREBY RAISING THE COSTS OF REPAIRS. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE BATTERY FEED WIRE FAILS AND CAUSES THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL BY SHORTING OUT THE CHIP,THEREBY RAISING THE COSTS OF REPAIRS. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Electrical System

THE BATTERY FEED WIRE FAILS AND CAUSES THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL BY SHORTING OUT THE CHIP,THEREBY RAISING THE COSTS OF REPAIRS. *AK

Jun 22, 1999 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE BATTERY FEED WIRE FAILS AND CAUSES THE FUEL PUMP TO FAIL BY SHORTING OUT THE CHIP,THEREBY RAISING THE COSTS OF REPAIRS. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GOT EXTREMELY HOT WHICH BURNT AND MELTED THE MUFFLER. *AK

Apr 7, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling

THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD GOT EXTREMELY HOT WHICH BURNT AND MELTED THE MUFFLER. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Steering

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 95V088000. TOOK TO DEALER. HAD THE REPAIRS DONE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE RECALL REMEDY HAS FAILED. THERE ARE HOLES IN THE SLEEVES WHERE KEYS CAN CATCH & SHUT DOWN VEHICLE. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. *AK

Feb 24, 1999 Steering

HAD RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE 95V088000. TOOK TO DEALER. HAD THE REPAIRS DONE ON THE STEERING WHEEL. THE RECALL REMEDY HAS FAILED. THERE ARE HOLES IN THE SLEEVES WHERE KEYS CAN CATCH & SHUT DOWN VEHICLE. HAS HAPPENED AT LEAST 4 TIMES WHILE DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE RUNNING . VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Feb 3, 1999 Engine And Engine Cooling Fire

VEHICLE CAUGHT ON FIRE WHILE RUNNING . VEHICLE WAS TOTALED. *AK

Jan 25, 1999 Seats

I PURCHASED THIS VEHECLE USED, AND AT SUCH TIME IT WAS AGREED THAT ALL AND ANY DEFECTS WOULD BE REPAIRED. I DID NOT PURCHASE THIS DODGE PICKUP FROM THE DODGE DEALER. HOWEVER, THERE WERE CURTAIN THINGS THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED BY THEM BECAUSE THEY WERE DEALER ITEMS ONLY. ONE OF THE PROBLEMS IS THAT TH...

Jan 25, 1999 Seats

I PURCHASED THIS VEHECLE USED, AND AT SUCH TIME IT WAS AGREED THAT ALL AND ANY DEFECTS WOULD BE REPAIRED. I DID NOT PURCHASE THIS DODGE PICKUP FROM THE DODGE DEALER. HOWEVER, THERE WERE CURTAIN THINGS THAT HAD TO BE REPAIRED BY THEM BECAUSE THEY WERE DEALER ITEMS ONLY. ONE OF THE PROBLEMS IS THAT TH...

Jan 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 40 -60 MPH TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF THE SET GEAR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Jan 7, 1999 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING 40 -60 MPH TRANSMISSION JUMPS OUT OF THE SET GEAR, CAUSE UNKNOWN. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 29, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS NOISY,NOT SHIFTING PAINT, ENGINE PROBLEMS

Dec 29, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PROBLEMS NOISY,NOT SHIFTING PAINT, ENGINE PROBLEMS

Nov 10, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. CONSUMER IS AFRAID IF IN AN ACCIDENT THEY WILL NOT HOLD HIM. RETRACT MECHANISM FOR SEAT BELTS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO RETRACT THE SEAT BELT WHEN REMOVED. * AK *ML

Nov 10, 1998 Seat Belts

SEAT BELTS DO NOT WORK. CONSUMER IS AFRAID IF IN AN ACCIDENT THEY WILL NOT HOLD HIM. RETRACT MECHANISM FOR SEAT BELTS NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO RETRACT THE SEAT BELT WHEN REMOVED. * AK *ML

Oct 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROPORTIONAL VALVE IS DEFECTIVE. UNABLE TO GET PARTS ON A TIMELY BASIS, DEALER. *AK

Oct 21, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PROPORTIONAL VALVE IS DEFECTIVE. UNABLE TO GET PARTS ON A TIMELY BASIS, DEALER. *AK

Oct 15, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED, HOOD FLEW OPEN DAMAGING WINDSHIELD AND HOOD. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

Oct 15, 1998 Latches/locks/linkages

HOOD LATCH FAILED, HOOD FLEW OPEN DAMAGING WINDSHIELD AND HOOD. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT).

Sep 15, 1998 Tires

REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE GOING LESS THAN 50 MPH. TIRES CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT AFTER REPLACEMENTS. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATES INCIDENTS OCCURRED DUE TO ROAD HAZARDS. *AK

Sep 15, 1998 Tires

REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE GOING LESS THAN 50 MPH. TIRES CONTINUE TO BLOW OUT AFTER REPLACEMENTS. DEALER CONTACTED, AND STATES INCIDENTS OCCURRED DUE TO ROAD HAZARDS. *AK

Sep 1, 1998 Wheels

WHEN TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE SHOP FOR 3,000 MILE SERVICE CHECK, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL LUGS: NUTS AND STUDS WERE FROZEN TOGETHER AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE LUGS: NUTS WERE FINALLY REMOVED WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TWICE WITH THE LEFT REAR TIRE, AND TWICE ...

Sep 1, 1998 Wheels

WHEN TRUCK WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTOMOBILE SHOP FOR 3,000 MILE SERVICE CHECK, THE LEFT REAR WHEEL LUGS: NUTS AND STUDS WERE FROZEN TOGETHER AND COULD NOT BE REMOVED. THE LUGS: NUTS WERE FINALLY REMOVED WITH AN IMPACT WRENCH. THE SAME PROBLEM HAPPENED TWICE WITH THE LEFT REAR TIRE, AND TWICE ...

Aug 20, 1998 Electrical System Fire

FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS BLAMED FOR THE FOLLOWING SITUATION. VEHICLE'S OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL HOURS. 15 DAYS LATER, THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DRIVER GOT OUT AFTER REALIZING THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE TRUCK RESTARTED ...

Aug 20, 1998 Electrical System Fire

FAULTY ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS BLAMED FOR THE FOLLOWING SITUATION. VEHICLE'S OIL LIGHT CAME ON AND VEHICLE SHUT OFF AND WOULD NOT RESTART FOR SEVERAL HOURS. 15 DAYS LATER, THE GAS LIGHT CAME ON AND THE VEHICLE SHUT OFF. DRIVER GOT OUT AFTER REALIZING THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE TRUCK RESTARTED ...

Aug 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Aug 12, 1998 Power Train

TRANSMISSION FAILURE.

Jul 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. OWNER BELIEVES THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS FAULTY.

Jul 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. OWNER BELIEVES THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS FAULTY.

Jul 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. OWNER BELIEVES THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS FAULTY.

Jul 2, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

VEHICLE SUDDENLY CAUGHT FIRE WHILE PARKED AND WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED. OWNER BELIEVES THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS FAULTY.

May 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED TWICE.

May 29, 1998 Exterior Lighting

HEADLIGHTS FAILED TWICE.

May 1, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT FAILED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW.

May 1, 1998 Fuel System, Gasoline

FUEL GAUGE SENDING UNIT FAILED DUE TO A DESIGN FLAW.

Apr 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRUCK PULLED TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING AND GRADUALLY BECAME A GRINDING NOISE. ALSO, FRONT CALIPER LOCKED UP, CAUSING PADS/ROTORS TO WEAR OUT.

Apr 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRUCK PULLED TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING AND GRADUALLY BECAME A GRINDING NOISE. ALSO, FRONT CALIPER LOCKED UP, CAUSING PADS/ROTORS TO WEAR OUT.

Apr 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRUCK PULLED TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING AND GRADUALLY BECAME A GRINDING NOISE. ALSO, FRONT CALIPER LOCKED UP, CAUSING PADS/ROTORS TO WEAR OUT.

Apr 30, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

TRUCK PULLED TO RIGHT WHEN BRAKING AND GRADUALLY BECAME A GRINDING NOISE. ALSO, FRONT CALIPER LOCKED UP, CAUSING PADS/ROTORS TO WEAR OUT.

Apr 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS.

Apr 23, 1998 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.

Apr 23, 1998 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

PREMATURE WEAR OF FRONT BRAKE PADS/ROTORS.

Apr 23, 1998 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIR BAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.

Mar 6, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE ABOUT 70 MPH, NOTICED SMOKE AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE REAR TIRE. BEFORE DRIVER GOT A CHANCE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 6, 1998 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING ON INTERSTATE ABOUT 70 MPH, NOTICED SMOKE AND SPARKS COMING FROM THE REAR TIRE. BEFORE DRIVER GOT A CHANCE TO PULL OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, THE DRIVESHAFT FELL OFF FROM UNDER THE CAR. THE VEHICLE IS BEING REPAIRED. *AK

Mar 2, 1998 Steering

THE EXTRA KEYS ON THE KEY RING WILL GET INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE PULLING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS REPAIRED COLUMN UNDER 4 RECALLS. OWNER STATES THAT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. (95V-088). *AK

Mar 2, 1998 Steering

THE EXTRA KEYS ON THE KEY RING WILL GET INTO THE STEERING WHEEL, CAUSING THE PULLING VEHICLE TO SHUT OFF. DEALER HAS REPAIRED COLUMN UNDER 4 RECALLS. OWNER STATES THAT PROBLEM STILL OCCURS. (95V-088). *AK

Jan 29, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES CONNECTORS FAILED, OWNER NOTICED LEAKAGE ON FLOOR. THIS PART WAS RECALLED BY DODGE ON THE FULL-SIZE PICKUPS COVERING THE SAME YEAR AS DAKOTA. OWNER BELIEVES THIS PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.

Jan 29, 1998 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION COOLANT LINES CONNECTORS FAILED, OWNER NOTICED LEAKAGE ON FLOOR. THIS PART WAS RECALLED BY DODGE ON THE FULL-SIZE PICKUPS COVERING THE SAME YEAR AS DAKOTA. OWNER BELIEVES THIS PART WAS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED.

Jan 28, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN ENGINE STARTED UP THE TOP OF THE BATTERY BLEW OFF, CREATING SMOKE. *AK

Jan 28, 1998 Electrical System

WHEN ENGINE STARTED UP THE TOP OF THE BATTERY BLEW OFF, CREATING SMOKE. *AK

Dec 16, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FRONT END NOISE. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Dec 16, 1997 Equipment

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FRONT END NOISE. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Dec 16, 1997 Suspension

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FRONT END NOISE. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Dec 16, 1997 Equipment

VEHICLE EXPERIENCES FRONT END NOISE. ALSO, AIR CONDITIONER FAILED. *AK

Dec 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 15, 1997 Fuel System, Gasoline

THE FUEL GAUGE IS NOT OPERATING PROPERLY, MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF FUEL IN THE TANK. CONSUMER HAS CONTACTED THE DEALER. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK

Dec 8, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE RECLINER BOLTS BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARD IN THE SEAT.

Dec 8, 1997 Seats

DRIVER'S SIDE RECLINER BOLTS BROKE CAUSING CONSUMER TO FALL BACKWARD IN THE SEAT.

Nov 25, 1997 Seat Belts

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG, CAUSING BURN INJURIES.

Nov 25, 1997 Seat Belts

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.

Nov 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG CAUSED INJURING TO DRIVER DURING A COLLISION.

Nov 25, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.

Nov 25, 1997 Seat Belts

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG, CAUSING BURN INJURIES.

Nov 25, 1997 Seat Belts

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG IN ACCIDENT.

Nov 25, 1997 Air Bags Crash

VIOLENT DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG CAUSED INJURING TO DRIVER DURING A COLLISION.

Nov 25, 1997 Air Bags

NO DEPLOYMENT OF AIRBAG DURING VEHICLE COLLISION.

Oct 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Oct 12, 1997 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES FAILED.

Sep 14, 1997 Visibility

DUE TO THE DESIGN, PASSENGER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS UNSAFE .

Sep 14, 1997 Visibility

DUE TO THE DESIGN, PASSENGER SIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR IS UNSAFE .

Sep 11, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 11, 1997 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR FAILS TO OPERATE PROPERLY. *AK

Sep 3, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS IN THE GARAGE ENGAGED IN GEAR WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON AND THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD CAUSING A COLLISION INSIDE THE GARAGE.

Sep 3, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

VEHICLE WAS IN THE GARAGE ENGAGED IN GEAR WHEN THE IGNITION WAS TURNED ON AND THE CAR JUMPED FORWARD CAUSING A COLLISION INSIDE THE GARAGE.

Jun 30, 1997 Seats

THE SEATBACKS ARE LOOSE AND PULL ALLTHE WAY FORWARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Jun 30, 1997 Seats

THE SEATBACKS ARE LOOSE AND PULL ALLTHE WAY FORWARD WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED.

Jun 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.

Jun 11, 1997 Vehicle Speed Control

CRUISE CONTROL FAILURE.

Apr 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. OWNER NOTES THERE WAS DAMAGE TO PASSENGER'S SIDE AS WELL *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

PASSIVE RESTRAINT, AIR BAG: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT A VERY HIGH SPEED, RAN OFF HIGHWAY AND FLIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

OWNER WAS INVOLVED IN A DIRECT FRONTAL COLLISION WHILE DRIVING AT 40-45 MPH AND THERE WAS NO DEPLOYMENT OF THE DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG. OWNER NOTES THERE WAS DAMAGE TO PASSENGER'S SIDE AS WELL *AK

Apr 14, 1997 Air Bags Crash

PASSIVE RESTRAINT, AIR BAG: DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AT A VERY HIGH SPEED, RAN OFF HIGHWAY AND FLIPPED OVER SEVERAL TIMES AND THE AIR BAG NEVER DEPLOYED. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM. *AK

Apr 1, 1997 Power Train

WHILE DRIVING TRANSMISSION FAILED. TOOK TO MECHANIC AND HE REPLACED THE TRANSMISSION. HOWEVER, SEEMS TO BE A RECURRING PROBLEM. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG: WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHY THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 20, 1997 Air Bags Crash

PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG: WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 40 MPH HAD A HEAD-ON COLLISION AND THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. HAD VEHICLE IN FOR REPAIRS AND THEY DON'T KNOW WHY THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 27, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING.

Feb 27, 1997 Power Train

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FAILURE WITHOUT WARNING.

Jan 6, 1997 Structure

HINGES ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR BROKE.

Jan 6, 1997 Structure

HINGES ON THE DRIVER'S DOOR BROKE.

Nov 27, 1996 Steering

RECALL NO-94V145000, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON 11-1-96 AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PLUGS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. *AK

Nov 27, 1996 Steering

RECALL NO-94V145000, VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO DEALER ON 11-1-96 AND CONSUMER WAS TOLD THAT THE PLUGS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PLASTIC PROTECTIVE HOUSING ON SEAT BELT LOCKING /UNLOCKING MECHANISM BROKE AND FELL OFF, BELT WOULD BOT RELEASE/UNLOCK. *AK

Nov 7, 1996 Seat Belts

THE PLASTIC PROTECTIVE HOUSING ON SEAT BELT LOCKING /UNLOCKING MECHANISM BROKE AND FELL OFF, BELT WOULD BOT RELEASE/UNLOCK. *AK

Oct 28, 1996 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS SHORTED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY 4 TIMES.

Oct 28, 1996 Electrical System

HEADLIGHT SWITCH WIRING HARNESS SHORTED, CAUSING POOR VISIBILITY 4 TIMES.

Oct 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING DUE TO CRANKSHAFT/FUEL PUM FAILURES, STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER PLUG MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-145). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING DUE TO CRANKSHAFT/FUEL PUM FAILURES, STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER PLUG MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-145). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING DUE TO CRANKSHAFT/FUEL PUM FAILURES, STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER PLUG MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-145). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Engine And Engine Cooling

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING DUE TO CRANKSHAFT/FUEL PUM FAILURES, STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER PLUG MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-145). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING DUE TO CRANKSHAFT/FUEL PUM FAILURES, STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER PLUG MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-145). *AK

Oct 25, 1996 Steering

WHEN DRIVING THE VEHICLE STALLS WITH NO WARNING DUE TO CRANKSHAFT/FUEL PUM FAILURES, STEERING WHEEL BACK COVER PLUG MALFUNCTIONED PRIOR TO RECALL (94V-145). *AK

Oct 7, 1996 Power Train

UNIVERSAL JOINT BROKE.

Oct 7, 1996 Power Train

UNIVERSAL JOINT BROKE.

Oct 3, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 65MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH A FORCE CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER. *AK *SLC

Oct 3, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE INVOLVED IN A FRONTAL COLLISION, IMPACT 12:00 POSITION, SPEED 65MPH, DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED WITH SUCH A FORCE CAUSING INJURIES TO DRIVER. *AK *SLC

Sep 20, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED TRUCK USED, SOMETIMES YOU CANNOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Sep 20, 1996 Power Train

PURCHASED TRUCK USED, SOMETIMES YOU CANNOT SHIFT INTO GEAR, DEALER REFUSES TO REPLACE TRANSMISSION. *AK

Jul 25, 1996 Wheels

WHEELS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRES. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Tires

WHEELS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRES. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Suspension

UPPER CONTROL ARM LOOSE ON 2 OCCASIONS. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Wheels

WHEELS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRES. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Tires

WHEELS WARPED, CAUSING VEHICLE TO VIBRATE/UNEVEN WEAR OF TIRES. *SD

Jul 25, 1996 Suspension

UPPER CONTROL ARM LOOSE ON 2 OCCASIONS. *SD

Jul 24, 1996 Wheels

ON WET PAVEMENT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL IS LOCKING UP ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Wheels

ON WET PAVEMENT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL IS LOCKING UP ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Wheels

ON WET PAVEMENT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL IS LOCKING UP ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 24, 1996 Wheels

ON WET PAVEMENT THE LEFT REAR WHEEL IS LOCKING UP ON THE VEHICLE. *AK

Jul 23, 1996 Electrical System

FRONT WIRING HARNESS APPEARS TO BE TOO SHORT. WHEN WHEEL GOES UP IT BRAKES THE WIRING. *AK WIRES HAVE BROKEN AND TOUCHED OTHER WIRES, IT ALSO PULLS INSULATION FROM WIRES WHERE THEY CONNECT INTO THE MALE PLUG EXPOSING BARE WIRES. *SLC

Jul 23, 1996 Electrical System

FRONT WIRING HARNESS APPEARS TO BE TOO SHORT. WHEN WHEEL GOES UP IT BRAKES THE WIRING. *AK WIRES HAVE BROKEN AND TOUCHED OTHER WIRES, IT ALSO PULLS INSULATION FROM WIRES WHERE THEY CONNECT INTO THE MALE PLUG EXPOSING BARE WIRES. *SLC

Jul 19, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 19, 1996 Air Bags Crash

VEHICLE WAS HIT AND AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Electrical System

ORIGINAL BATTERY EXPLODED, CUTTING THROUGH HOOD INSULATION AND SPREADING FRAGMENTS UPON STARTING TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jul 15, 1996 Electrical System

ORIGINAL BATTERY EXPLODED, CUTTING THROUGH HOOD INSULATION AND SPREADING FRAGMENTS UPON STARTING TRUCK. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK

Jun 24, 1996 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE IDLE POSITION AND LEFT IN PARKED, JUMPED OUT GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS, AND WAS IMPACTED AT 8:00 POSITION. *AK

Jun 24, 1996 Power Train Crash

TRUCK HAS INADVERTANTLY SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 24, 1996 Power Train Crash

VEHICLE IDLE POSITION AND LEFT IN PARKED, JUMPED OUT GEAR AND ROLLED BACKWARDS, AND WAS IMPACTED AT 8:00 POSITION. *AK

Jun 24, 1996 Power Train Crash

TRUCK HAS INADVERTANTLY SHIFTED FROM PARK TO REVERSE AND CAUSED TWO ACCIDENTS. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 18, 1996 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO PROPERLY CLOSE DUE TO FAILED WELD ON THE LOWER HINGE.

Jun 18, 1996 Structure

DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR FAILED TO PROPERLY CLOSE DUE TO FAILED WELD ON THE LOWER HINGE.

Jun 15, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP INTO A RIGHT HAND POSITION AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, CAUSING ACCIDENT/DAMAGE TO TIRE, WHEEL, AIR DAM AND ALIGNMENT. *SD

Jun 15, 1996 Steering Crash

STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP INTO A RIGHT HAND POSITION AFTER MAKING A RIGHT HAND TURN, CAUSING ACCIDENT/DAMAGE TO TIRE, WHEEL, AIR DAM AND ALIGNMENT. *SD

Jun 6, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A 25MPH IMPACT. *AK

Jun 6, 1996 Air Bags Crash

DRIVER AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY DURING A 25MPH IMPACT. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON,THE HEADLIGHTS/NTERIOR LIGHTS/BRAKES LIGHT AND DASH LIGHTS ALL GO OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

Jun 4, 1996 Electrical System

WHILE DRIVING WITH THE HEADLIGHTS ON,THE HEADLIGHTS/NTERIOR LIGHTS/BRAKES LIGHT AND DASH LIGHTS ALL GO OUT. PLEASE DESCRIBE. *AK

May 22, 1996 Seats

STABILIZING BOLT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKET SEAT SHEARED INTO, CAUSING WHOLE SEAT BACK TO LAY BACK; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT; SPEED 20 MPH. *AK

May 22, 1996 Seats

STABILIZING BOLT ON DRIVER'S SIDE BUCKET SEAT SHEARED INTO, CAUSING WHOLE SEAT BACK TO LAY BACK; NEARLY CAUSED ACCIDENT; SPEED 20 MPH. *AK

May 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN IGNITION IS ON. *SD

May 9, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

ABS BRAKE/BRAKE WARNING LIGHT REMAINS ON WHEN IGNITION IS ON. *SD

Apr 3, 1996 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE WIRING WITHIN WIRING HARNESS OR IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES LOSS OF DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER BLOWER; RENDERS POWER WINDOWS USELESS;AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON.

Apr 3, 1996 Electrical System

DEFECTIVE WIRING WITHIN WIRING HARNESS OR IGNITION SWITCH CAUSES LOSS OF DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER BLOWER; RENDERS POWER WINDOWS USELESS;AIRBAG WARNING LIGHT COMES ON.

Mar 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE ON THE FUEL PUMP AND THE SENDING UNIT, GAS READING IS INCORRECT. *AK

Mar 26, 1996 Fuel System, Gasoline

FAILURE ON THE FUEL PUMP AND THE SENDING UNIT, GAS READING IS INCORRECT. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ACCELERATES, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, WORKED ON ELECTRICIAL SYSTEM, TO NO AVAIL. *AK

Mar 19, 1996 Vehicle Speed Control

WHILE DRIVING IN SLOW MOVING TRAFFIC, VEHICLE ACCELERATES, ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT, WORKED ON ELECTRICIAL SYSTEM, TO NO AVAIL. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Steering Crash

WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, LOST CONTROL, TRUCK ROLLED INTO 8 FT DITCH ON RIGHT SIDE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Steering Crash

WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, LOST CONTROL, TRUCK ROLLED INTO 8 FT DITCH ON RIGHT SIDE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Steering Crash

WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, LOST CONTROL, TRUCK ROLLED INTO 8 FT DITCH ON RIGHT SIDE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Mar 5, 1996 Steering Crash

WHILE MAKING LEFT TURN, STEERING WHEEL LOCKED UP, LOST CONTROL, TRUCK ROLLED INTO 8 FT DITCH ON RIGHT SIDE, AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. *AK

Feb 2, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ESTIMATED SPEED 35 MPH, HOOD CAME UP HITTING WINDSHIELD BLINDING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Feb 2, 1996 Structure

WHILE DRIVING ESTIMATED SPEED 35 MPH, HOOD CAME UP HITTING WINDSHIELD BLINDING. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OUT OF ROUND ROTORS, CAUSING PULSATION. *AK

Jan 24, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Air Bags Crash

AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE. TT

Jan 24, 1996 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

OUT OF ROUND ROTORS, CAUSING PULSATION. *AK

Jan 23, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 23, 1996 Air Bags Crash

UPON FRONTAL IMPACT, AIR BAG FAILED TO DEPLOY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

Jan 16, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT RETRACT SEAT BELT FAST ENOUGH TO PREVENT IT BEING SHUT IN THE DOOR. *DH

Jan 16, 1996 Seat Belts

SEAT BELT RETRACTOR DOES NOT RETRACT SEAT BELT FAST ENOUGH TO PREVENT IT BEING SHUT IN THE DOOR. *DH

Dec 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. TT

Dec 29, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic

FAILURE ON THE ABS BRAKE SYSTEM COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. TT

Dec 26, 1995 Service Brakes, Hydraulic