NHTSA — Steering: Hydraulic Power Assist System Problems

5.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
14,000 miles

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2003 Dodge Dakota steering problems

steering problem

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2003 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #1

Feb 062004

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • 14,000 miles

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

During cold weather it is difficult to turn the vehicle for the first two turns. Driver has to turn the steering wheel a couple of times before driving to get the power steering to function. Dealer says this is possibly a normal occurrence during cold weather.

- Ham Lake, MN, USA

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