| 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 |