This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
I own a 1999 Dodge Dakota V-8 magnum 5.2L, it only has 138,000 miles on it. When I bought it it only had 76,600 miles. In that little time I have had to replace the upper and lower ball joints twice, and the rack and pinion, and the water pump, the thermostat, the power steering pump, the tie rods, and there is so much more wrong. Why am having to replace these things twice in such little mileage" after reading up on it through the internet I am not the only one with these problems, there are hundreds of people with the same complaints, why is there a recall on the 2000, & 1998 but not 1999" I am out so much money and have almost wrecked my truck twice because of these problems, once with 6 kids in the car with me and again with my 3 kids. This needs immediate attention before several people get hurt or worse, die!!!
Engine pings over 30 mph, speed control sensor had to be replaced, suspension (sway bar, rack bushings, and control arm) need to be replaced to the tune of $700.
According to reports on the internet, DaimlerChrysler has issued a letter reneging on the towing capacity advertised for the Dodge Dakota R/T \V8 from 6,400 lbs to 2,000 lbs. This reduction announcement letter has not been sent to me or many other new vehicle owners, however I have seen and have a copy of the letter provided to me by others.
When purchased new this vehicle, Dakota R/T, was clearly advertised as having a towing capacity of 6400 lbs. DaimlerChrysler now announcing a downgrade of that to 2000 lbs.. I have not been contacted by DaimlerChrysler of this fact the only reason I know of this is from other dokota R/T oweners. DaimlerChrysler will not state why they are reducing this. I think this must be a real saftey hazzard. I did receivie an E-mail that a nother R/T owner lost control while towing and hade a minor wreck. Being that DaimlerChrysler has not contacted all R/T this must mean that others are towing more than 2000 lbs. I have towed neer to 2000 lbs before I found out. (not from DaimlerChrysler) they need to the stand up and let all of us know before somebody gets hurt or killed.
I bought a Dodge Dakota rt in March of this year. After owning the truck for approximatly 3 months I was made aware of a reduction in towing capacity from 6400 pounds to only 2000 pounds. I called daimler Chrysler a number of times and was told that only trucks built after febuary 1st were eligible for a buyback, my truck was built febuary 6. the representitive I spoke with from Chrysler told me that I should have had a yellow card placed in my owners manual stating the reduction. I brought the manual to the dealer and had the service manager look through my manual, and he too did not see the yellow card. I was never told of the reduction when I bought the truck and I was not on any mailing list from Chrysler to receive a letter stating the reduction.
Towing issue - truck was advertised and sold as having 6000# towing capacity. After delivery the owners manusl was modified to 2000# towing capacity. This causes a loss in the value of the as I paid for a feature that was not on the truck at time of delivery. I feel I was over charged for the truck and the truck has lost resale value.
The factory originaly approved the Dakota R/T for 6400 lbs towing capacity, and then suddenly reduced that to 2000 lbs, failing to notify many of the problem, not changing any advertisements, and not telling new buyers.... they refuse to disclose info on why they changed the rating, and do not have a fix for the problem
DaimlerChrysler has arbitrarily reduced the rated towing capacity to 2000 lbs, although all the product literature for these vehicles states 6400 lbs towing capacity. They have not given a reason and refuse to warranty claims for failures due to towing more than 2000 lbs.( dot number: Tire size: 265/55hr17 )
Dodge Dakota R/T's were originally said to be at 6400lbs towing capacity properly equipped. It has been downgraded to 2000 lbs max after I bought the vehicle.
When purchased new this vehicle, Dakota R/T, was clearly advertised as having a towing capacity of 6400 lbs. DaimlerChrysler now announcing a downgrade of that rating to 2000 lbs, retroactive to all 1999 and 1998 models including those already sold and titled. Failure to comply will void warranty.
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- Henryetta, OK, USA