Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 004000542 Incident Date: Oct, 14 2004
Consumer's City: EASTCHESTER Consumer's State: NY
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension:front:control arm:upper ball joint
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7GG23Y8V5 Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Jan, 06 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 14 1997
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Consumer was replacing upper and lower ball joints every 35,000 miles. also, consumer replaced the idler arm. consumer contacted the dealer, who informed consumer that they will not warranty the suspension parts. provide further details. *ak the consumer stated the manifold plenum gasket was leaking oil into the intake. the consumer replaced the gasket himself. *jb