NHTSA Complaint #10786112 — 2005 DODGE DAKOTA POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10786112
Vehicle	2005 DODGE DAKOTA
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 5, 2015
Date Filed	October 26, 2015
Mileage	55,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

THE "CHECK 4WD" INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AT RANDOM TIMES AND THE 4WD ENGAGES ON IT'S OWN. EVEN PARKED WITH NO KEY IN THE IGNITION YOU CAN HERE THE ELECTRONIC HUBS ENGAGE AND DISENGAGE. THIS MAKES DRIVING THE VEHICLE A REAL HAZARD, SINCE THE HANDLING CHARACTERISTICS CHANGE DRAMATICALLY WHEN IN 4WD ON DRY PAVEMENT. I HAVE DONE MUCH RESEARCH AND FOUND MANY PEOPLE THAT HAVE HAD OR DO HAVE THIS EXACT SYMPTOM, INCLUDING SEVERAL ON YOU COMPLAINTS PAGE.

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