10.0

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

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1997 Dodge Dakota drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1997 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #4

Aug 302002

Dakota

  • miles

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

The speedometer is operatiing erratically.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #3

May 032002

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
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 032000

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Loud whining between 45 to 50 mph, replaced differental ring and pinion gear, to no avail.

- Fayetteville, NC, USA

problem #1

Aug 301999

Dakota

  • miles
Bottom of the transmission pan filled with metal flakes resulting in failure of the entire transmission. Mjs

- Redlands, CA, USA

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