Consumer Complaint Detail

DODGE / DAKOTA / 2006

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
Yes Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 006089177 Incident Date: Dec, 12 2006
Consumer's City: Consumer's State: CA
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Model Name: DAKOTA Model Year: 2006
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Power train:automatic transmission
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1D7HW28K46S Date added to File: May, 23 2021
Date Complaint Received: Dec, 18 2006 Complaint Type: EVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 27 2006
Was Original Owner: Yes Anti-lock Brakes: Yes
Number of Cylinders: 6 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Tl* - the contact said that he was driving about 45 mph when he noticed smoke coming from his truck. then contact pulled over at which time he noticed that transmission fluid was leaking which created the smoke. the contact called the fire department they found a small fire under the car. the contact said that he will retain a copy of the report once it is received. the contact called the manufacturer but know one has helped him. the dealer (auto west dodge) at roseville ca, told him the they can not repair the car until the manufacturer tells them.