Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006066061 Incident Date: Feb, 06 2006
Consumer's City: CHESAPEAKE Consumer's State: VA
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: Engine and engine cooling:engine
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1B7GL23X5VS Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: May, 23 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Jul, 31 1997
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 while driving 35 mph a knocking and pinging sound was heard coming from the engine. the vehicle was driven to an independent repair shop for inspection. the mechanic determined the engine needed replaced due to oil sludge. the vehicle was properly maintained. the manufacturer has been alerted. updated 6/12/2006 -*nm