NHTSA Complaint #10086268 — 2002 DODGE DAKOTA

STEERING:RACK AND PINION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10086268
Vehicle	2002 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	STEERING:RACK AND PINION
Date of Incident	August 4, 2004
Date Filed	August 5, 2004
Mileage	36,200 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NJ

Consumer Description

I HAD A BRAKE AND ROTOR JOB DONE AT 36000 MILES BY A LOCAL MECHANIC AND FOUND THAT MY RACK AND PINION IS LEAKING AT THE BOOT AND THERE IS TO MUCH PLAY FROM TIE RODS. DEALER SHIP WILL DO NOTHING TO HELP EXEPT CHARGE ME $3750 TO FIX IT. I DO NOT NO HOW LONG THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN THERE. ANOUTHER DEALERSHIP TOLD ME IT WAS A MESSY OIL CHANGE YA RIGHT!*AK

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