Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 2005

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006063956 Incident Date: Apr, 30 2006
Consumer's City: HICKORY Consumer's State: NC
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 2005
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:transfer case (4-wheel drive)
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1D7HW22K55S Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Apr, 30 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: May, 31 2005
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated when engaging the 4-wheel drive as long as the vehicle was going straight it worked. the more the contact turned the steering wheel to the left or right the wheels tended to stick and not want to roll. the front wheels tended to lock if turning it all the way to right or left. if vehicle was off road and going down grassy surface and had to turn the wheel, the back wheels will push the vehicle or contact was unable to steer vehicle where he wanted to go. if vehicle was on a pavement it just lock or froze up. the vehicle was seen by the dealer, who determined it was the normal function of the 4-wheel drive. *ak