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60,000 miles to and from work no abuse ball joints failed and ac has leak in dash, timing chain and idler pulley makes noise. Radiator leaks transmission fluid plastic tanks on radiator.
Consumer complained about having transmission fluid problem. Since owning the vehicle consumer had to change transmission fluid every year. Also, air conditioning problem. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, and consumer was told that air conditioner compressor failed to work and vehicle did not have air conditioning. Manufacturer was not contacted at the time of this call.
Air conditioner--tested by dealer but could not find problem. Dye placed in system and freon refilled. In one week's time, ac was warm again. Dealer inspected again and replaced condensor, refilled freon. Same problem again in about 10 days time. Presently having checked again.
52000 miles and I have replaced these items: Belt tensioner, A/C compressor, 3 sets of front tires (the tires are wearing on the outside edge-the truck has been aligned each time the tires were replaced), 2 sets of rotors, 2 brake calipers, 4 sets of brake pads, the steering knuckle that broke into three (3) pieces while the truck was going 65 mph, and now I have to take it to a transmission shop because the truck jumps from drive to neutral while the truck is in motion. All of these repair cost have been paid by myself. Dealer said there has been no other complaints about the Dodge Dakota I find that hard to believe.( dot number: Tire size: Lt21575R15 )
- Atlanta, GA, USA
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When traveling at highway speed in a head wind ( using full gas pedal at time the center A/C vent switchs to defrost nothing you do will re switch to center vent (you can turn off the A/C system, and when you turn it back on, it still is in defrost. No control will return A/C back to center vent) until you let off gas pedal and slow down, when this happens front windshield fogs up, blinding the drivers view of the highway. The dealers had to check the vacuum system and found no problem with the vacuum system, this is a off and on problem it will not do it all of the time, but when it starts there is no warning, I nearly had a accident while traveling back from miami to tampa.
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- Corpus Christi, TX, USA