Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 2004

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NHTSA Complaint Number: 004267183 Incident Date: Mar, 16 2004
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: NJ
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 2004
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:driveline:differential unit
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1D7GL12K54S Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Mar, 21 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Oct, 19 2003
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Loud thunking noise comes from the transmission when attempting to stop. rep from chrysler stated this was coming from the gas tank . there is a vibration between 30-45 mph coming from the drive train. rep stated this was "normal".there is also a loud whirring noise coming from the fuel pump. rep also states this is normal.bearing nosie is coming from the power steering pump. my 2004 dodge dakota sxt has been to the dealer 5 times and the dealer still cannot fix. the rep from chrysler stated this is the "best" truck dodge has ever built. i'd hate to see the worst! so far the dealer has replaced the ac condenser, complete rack & pinion steering system, complete drive shaft, rear differential housing, rear swaybar links, the brakes shudder when attempting to stop , left front brake squeal, front end needed aligning after rack & pinion steering replacement . transmission fluid leaking from tail shaft seal. *ak