10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Dodge Dakota steering problems

steering problem

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1997 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #4

Dec 121997

Dakota

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Power steering failed. Pump shaft sheared internally. Power steering pump, tensioner and belt had to be replaced. One week later, the replacement tensioner failed and had to be replaced again.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #3

Dec 171997

Dakota

  • miles
Power steering pump shaft sheared, causing loss of control. Replaced steering belt tensioner which has failed twice.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #2

Dec 111997

Dakota

  • miles
The power steering pump shaft sheared during a low speed turn.

- Germantown, TN, USA

problem #1

Aug 121997

Dakota

  • miles
Power steering failed when attempting to make a turn.

- Baltimore, MD, USA

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