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1997 DODGE DAKOTA Structurebody Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Structurebody Issues in the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA

5 structurebody complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

5
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Structurebody Complaints

#10552659 | Crash
LOCKED VEHICLE IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HIGH, STARTED GOING THROUGH FLAT PASTURE, EITHER BRAKES LOCKED UP OR FRONT PUMKIN TURNED UP AND LOCKED FRONT WHEELS UP, LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED ONTO DRIVER SIDE. *TR
#10136368 |
I NOTICED ANOTHER COMPLAINT DATED 3/1/2004 AS THE FAIL DATE AND AN INTERNAL USE DATE OF 7/6/2005 OF THIS SAME PROBLEM. THE PAINT ON THE ROOF OF THE CAB STARED PEELING OFF AND PAINT ON VARIOUS OTHER AREAS OF THE TRUCK. THE BUMPER WAS THE FIRST TO GO. I WOULD SAY THIS STARTED ABOUT AFTER THE TRUCK WAS 4-5 YEARS OLD. I ONCE HAD THIS HAPPEN ON A TWO YEAR OLD NISSAN TRUCK AND NISSAN REPAINTED THE ENTIRE TRUCK AN SAID IT WAS DEFECTIVELY PAINTED. *NM
#10127699 |
PAINT BEGAN BUBBLING ABOUT A YEAR AGO ON THE ROOF OF THE CAB. SINCE THEN EVERY SINGLE PANEL ON THE VEHICLE(HOOD, ROOF, FRONT 1/4 PANELS, DOORS, CAB BODY, AND REAR FENDERS) ALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE SPOT WHERE PAINT HAS BUBBLED AND PEELED. SOME SPOTS AS BIG AS A FOOT IN DIAMETER AND GROWING. THIS IS NOT RANDOM. I MEAN EVERY BODY PART HAS PAINT JUST "LETTING GO". THIS IS AN OBVIOUS CASE OF POOR PAINTING PROCEDURES AND IS SEEN IN MANY OTHER MAKES AND MODELS FROM DODGE IN THIS SAME TIME FRAME.
#10113949 |
ALLDATA HAS PROVIDED ME WITH INFORMAYION ON MY 1997 DODGE DAKOTA C/ CAB, IT SHOWS A GENERAL RECALL WITH A TBA # 727 FOR PAINT CHIPPING. I ALSO HAVE INFORMATION THAT THE SAME YEAR AND FACTORY VIN # HAS A RECALL ON THE SAME CONDITION OF THE PAINT BUT ONLY FOR RED TRUCKS, MINE HAPPENS TO BE GREEN. BUT THE PAINT ON MY TRUCK IS PEELING LIKE A 30 YEAR OLD HOUSE. THE PRIMER IS FINE, WHICH FROM TALKING TO OTHER PROFESSIONALS IN THE AUTO PAINTING BUSINESS HAVE INFORMED ME THAT IF THE PRIMER IS NOT CLEANED OR DRIED PROPERLY BEFORE THE PAINT IS LAID DOWN, IT WOULD CAUSE THE PAINT TO LATER CHIP AND PEEL, LIKE MINE DOES. I HAVE BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN HAVING DODGE LOOK AT THE PROBLEM. *AK
#551031 |
ON NOVEMBER 17,1997 GAS GAUGE MALFUNCTIONED,NEW BRAKE MAKES NOISE AND THE CONSOLE LID STRAP BROKE.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)YH

Other 1997 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 82 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 75 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 20 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 16 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 15 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 11 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodybumpers 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 2 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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