Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||||
| 233599REVA | 10/01/1999 | 233599 | 612160 | Subject on the child seat tether anchors. *mjs | 06/06/2000 |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||||
| 230397 | 02/14/1997 | 51942 | Difficult to clean light colored chalky residue from plastic body components that are molded in black. *tw | 07/17/1997 | |
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||||
| 1300303 | 11/07/2003 | 10005298 | Frame cracking. *tt | 02/19/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | |||
| 06/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| The paint is peeliling off. i called the dealership when it first happened and they siad that this was the first they heard of any problems and said we had to pay for it ourselves. now the majority of the paint is gone and rusting throughout the whole vehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | |||
| Paint is peeling from vehicle. | |||
| 04/15/1992 | 5 | ||
| Dashboard loose/noisy. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - DOOR - HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | |||
| 07/25/2001 | 1 | 02/01/1999 | |
| The door assembly on the driver-side failed when the lower hinge collapsed into the door. this caused the door to be misaligned, preventing the latch from engaging latch bolt. the fuel gauge reads 1/4 shortly after fueling and will stay their until the tank is almost empty. the radiator core fins disinegrated and/or fell out of the radiator, causing the engine to overheat.*ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 2 | 02/01/1992 | |
| Body sheet metal breakage where lower door hinges are welded, both sides of vehicle. repair shop advises typical on dodge dakota and door could possible fall off while driving. cost to repair each door approx $400. | |||
| 2 | 10/04/1992 | ||
| Drivers side door hinge broke lower hinge, second time | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - HOOD | |||
| 06/01/1994 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Paint peeled off hood and roof of vehicle in large chunks. now paint is peeling off the rear area of the truck also. | |||
| 04/15/1992 | 5 | ||
| Hood misaligned at purchase. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TAILGATE | |||
| 04/15/1992 | 5 | ||
| Stud on tailgate missing. | |||
| STRUCTURE - BODY - TRUNK LID | |||
| 10/25/2002 | 08/01/2098 | ||
| Vehicle frame is disintergrating, breaking off in big chunks, in tire frame from cab back must be replaced. this vehicle has been garage kept for 8 of its 10 years. the vehicle has had the salt washed off frequently during the winters also. this must be a defect in the frame material. dt | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS | |||
| While driving the vehicle developed a vibration . when the vehicle was put in reverse there was a loud bang. the mechanic stated the transmission mounts failed. *nlm | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 4 | 08/01/1995 | |
| Paint is peeling off starting on the roof and is now starting on the side of the cab/the u-jiont is in need of replacement again at this time | |||
| 04/27/1995 | |||
| Paint has come off the vehicle, even primer is coming off. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | |||
| Paint was coming off the vehicle. *ak | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 1 | |||
| The splash shield design allowed the brake hose to separate from shield, and had become chafed due to being rubbed by the shield. mr the brake hose was replaced. the consumer requested to be reimbursed. scc | |||