Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 2004

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 005033604 Incident Date: Mar, 03 2005
Consumer's City: BEAUFORT Consumer's State: SC
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: Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1D7HL38N14S Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Aug, 10 2005 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 22 2004
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 8 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt: 2004 dodge, dakota. the consumer stated steering has been replaced three times and it was still defective. the idler arms were replaced once. the consumer stated that a month after purchase the vehicle made a clicking noise on the front passenger side. she repeatedly took the vehicle to dealer, and had the idler arms replaced. the vehicle would click when the steering wheel was turned, it was replaced three times and problem recurred. the consumer filed a complaint with the manufacturer. also, power steering pump, the radio, and the knee panel has been replaced twice. in addition, the rear shocks and springs/ the rear window regulator/driver's side seat/the clock driver's side door handle, roof joint molding were replaced. the vehicle was purchased new with 800 miles on it.*ak