2.3

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
68,536 miles

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2003 Dodge Dakota miscellaneous problems

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2003 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #6

Apr 202020

Dakota

  • miles

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

This truck has a problem with the window regulator on all doors. We have had to replace them each two times. The window will fall down and window regulator will just snap. He has replaced and does not know what to do. This to me is a safety hazard. He has bolted the windows shut and will be stuck closed. He says it's a plastic regulator that snaps. Anyone know what we can do to remedy this problem.

- Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #5

Jul 172019

Dakota

  • 199,000 miles
Vehicle will shift gear mechanically, but will not shift into neutral and/or park on the dash. Vehicle also will not start as a result.

- Tampa, FL, USA

problem #4

Feb 252017

Dakota

  • miles
There have been many recalls that include my model but, neither the previous owner or me, received any mail from any dealer or the manufacturer.

- Carolina, PR, USA

problem #3

Aug 212015

Dakota

  • 200,000 miles

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

Pig tail connection to control blower motor for A/C and heat will melt. The fear is that it will cause a fire in the cab. There seems to be a history of this same problem and nothing is being done about this hazard.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #2

Oct 152003

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • 10,100 miles
Peeling paint from front grille assembly. Also at 10600 miles the transmission shifts hard. Both upshifts and downshifts cause a noise and a slight hesitation, followed by a very harsh shift. And the engine seems to engage the electric heat/exchanger fan assembly causing a tremendous amount of cab noise. No temperature change has been detected with the dash gauges when the electric radiator has engaged. Very noisy. There will be a follow up letter after the truck is taken to the dealer. Oct. 5th, 2003. 2:30 pm mst

- Park City, UT, USA

problem #1

Apr 152003

Dakota

  • Manual transmission
  • 2,115 miles
Transfer case leaks fluid on output shaft seal. First repair attempt replaced seal. Second attempt at 2531 miles replaced seal again. Third attempt at 2909 miles replaced extension housing on transfer case. Extension came with new seal already installed. Fourth attempt at 6,745 miles replaced extension housing again also new yoke and checked balance in driveline.

- Spokane, WA, USA

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