10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Dakota transmission problems

transmission problem

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1997 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #3

May 032002

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

Speedometor and cruise control quit working replaced speed sensor per dealer and still not working. Also seat doesn't lock in upright position on drivers side. Transfer case seal went out and had to replace transfer case. I hate this truck and I couldn't give it away.

- Idaho City, ID, USA

problem #2

May 012000

Dakota

  • miles
Due to defective driveshaft which was out of balance by 31/2 ounce, differential and transfer case malfunctioned.

- Milpiptias, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 271997

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front end seal came out of the transfer case, causing a loss of oil.

- Havre, MT, USA

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