Dodge Dakota 1997
Model Dakota made in 1997 by Dodge got 666 consumer complains, 5 investigations there are 12 recalls as well as 97 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags, electrical system and engine and engine cooling. The car had one investigation (suspension). There were some recalls concerningair bags, engine and engine cooling and exterior lighting. The car has 3 modeles with engines 2.5l, 3.9l and 5.2l.
Model 1997
| Engine [L] | Cylinders | Transmission | Drive | Estimate MPG (city/highway/combined) | Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined) | Fuel | Fuel cost | Class | Release date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ( 2.5L) | 4 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 20/25/22 | 22/32/26 | Regular | $ 819 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 16/21/18 | 18/26/21 | Regular | $ 1001 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 17/22/19 | 18/28/22 | Regular | $ 947 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 5.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | RWD | 14/18/16 | 15/23/18 | Regular | $ 1125 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 5.2L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | RWD | 14/20/16 | 16/26/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 12 | 960825 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 15/18/16 | 16/24/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 13 | 960825 |
| ( 3.9L) | 6 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 15/19/16 | 17/24/19 | Regular | $ 1125 | 13 | 960825 |
| ( 5.2L) | 8 | Lockup/automatic, 4 gears | 4WD | 13/17/14 | 15/21/17 | Regular | $ 1285 | 13 | 960825 |
| ( 5.2L) | 8 | Manual, 5 gears | 4WD | 13/18/15 | 15/23/18 | Regular | $ 1201 | 13 | 960825 |
Parts
| Part name | No. recalls | No. bulletins | No. investigations | No. complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 2 | 6 | 38 | |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 18 | 21 | ||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 | 17 | 54 | |
| EQUIPMENT | 7 | 7 | ||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 4 | 2 | 5 | |
| FUEL SYSTEM | 1 | 2 | 35 | |
| POWER TRAIN | 8 | 50 | ||
| SEATS | 2 | 21 | ||
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 | 1 | 74 | |
| STEERING | 1 | 34 | ||
| STRUCTURE | 9 | 13 | ||
| SUSPENSION | 1 | 8 | 5 | 206 |
| TIRES | 1 | 16 | ||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 | |||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | 11 | ||
| VISIBILITY | 12 | 13 | ||
| OTHER | 9 | |||
| PARKING BRAKE | 2 | |||
| SEAT BELTS | 12 | |||
| WHEELS | 5 |
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | ANCHORAGE | 99518 | L & M MOTORS | 907-563-4994 |
| CA | GARDEN GROVE | UNION DODGE | ||
| CA | HAYWARD | HAYWARD DODGE | ||
| CA | VALLEJO | 94590 | BARBER DODGE | |
| CA | VENTURA | CROWN DODGE | ||
| CO | LAKEWOOD | CHRISTOPHER DODGE | ||
| CT | WATERTOWN | COURTNEY DODGE | 8609453633 | |
| FL | LONGWOOD | 32752 | BOB DANCE DODGE | 407-323-7730 |
| GA | MORROW | 30260 | LANDMARK DODGE | |
| IA | GRANGER | 50109 | GRANGER MOTORS | 515-999-2224 |
| ID | BOISE | 83704 | DALES AUTO SALES | |
| IL | COLLINSVILLE | 62234 | LAURA DODGE | |
| IL | ELMHURST | 60126 | ELMHURST DODGE | 1-630-833-6700 |
| IL | MORTON | 61550 | SAM LEMANN MOTORS | 309-263-2345 |
| IL | ROCKFORD | ANDERSON DODGE | ||
| IN | BLOOMINGTON | 47401 | TOWN & COUNTRY CHRYSLER DODGE | 8123313200 |
| IN | MERRILLVILLE | 46410 | MERRILLVILLE SOUTHLAKE DODGE | (219) 947-1527 |
| IN | MERRILLVILLE | 46410 | SOUTH LAKE DODGE | |
| IN | NOBLESVILLE | 46060 | GOEKE DODGE | 317-773-4447 |
| KY | HENDERSON | 42420 | AUDUBON CHYRSLER | 2708291270 |
| KY | PAINTSVILLE | 41240 | B&K CHRYSLER | 606-789-6677 |
| MA | MEDFORD | 02155 | VICTORY DODGE | 791-393-4400 |
| MD | FALLSTON | SHAFFER AND STROAHMINGER DODGE | ||
| MD | WESTMINSTER | 21157 | HERITAGE DODGE | 410-876-4106 |
| MD | WESTMINSTER | 21158 | WHEELER CHRYSLER/PLYM | |
| ME | WESTBROOK | LEE DODGE | ||
| MI | AUBURN HILLS | 48326 | DAIMLER CHRYSLER | |
| MO | POPLAR BLUFF | 63902 | HART TIRE & AUTO | 573 785 0208 |
| MO | SAINT LOUIS | 63122 | LOU FUSZ DODGE | |
| MO | SAINT LOUIS | SOUTH COUNTY DODGE | ||
| MO | WILLIAMSVILLE | 63967 | D.J.K. AUTO SALES | 573-998-2531 |
| MS | STARKVILLE | 39759 | TEMLETON MOTORS INC. | |
| NC | CARY | HENDRICKS DODGE | ||
| NC | CARY | 27511 | RICK HENDRICK'S CARY AUTO MALL | 919 319 9225 |
| NC | CORNELIUS | 28031 | LAKE NORMAN DODGE | 704 896 3800 |
| NC | LINCOLNTON | ABERNATHY DODGE | ||
| NE | LINCOLN | PERFORMANCE DODGE | ||
| NY | WHITE PLAINS | WHITE PLAINS DODGE | ||
| OH | CINCINNATI | 45247 | WULLENWEBER MOTORS | 5135982143 |
| OH | CUYAHOGA FALLS | 44221 | RAY THOMAS INC. | 330-928-1131 |
| OH | EAST PALISTINE | TONY PACE | ||
| OK | COWETA | 74429 | WALT'S MOTORS | 918-486-2255 |
| PA | CARBONDALE | SCOTCH MOTOR CO | ||
| PA | ELVERSON | D'AMBROSIO DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP | ||
| PA | MC MURRAY | 15330 | VASKO DODGE | |
| PA | PLEASANT HILLS | 15236 | CENTURY II DODGE | 412-469-2800 |
| PA | SAYRE | 18840 | ROYAL AUTOMOTIVE | |
| SC | ANDERSON | 29621 | PIEDMONT CHRYSLER, DODGE, JEEP | |
| SC | CHARLESTON | ALTMAN DODGE | ||
| SD | SIOUX FALLS | TED TUFTY DODGE | ||
| TN | MEMPHIS | SCHILLING JEEP | ||
| TX | CORPUS CHRISTI | 78415 | MIDAS AUTO SYSTEM EXPERTS | 961-854-1545 |
| TX | KINGWOOD | KINGWOOD DODGE | ||
| TX | TERREL | RANDALL NOE DODGE | ||
| TX | WESLACO | 78596 | ED PAYNE MOTORS INC. | |
| VA | ALEXANDRIA | OURISMAN DODGE | ||
| VA | AMHERST | 24521 | AMHERST CAR AND TRUCK SALES INC. | |
| VA | FAIRFAX | 22030 | FAIR OAKS DODGE | 703-385-3500 |
| VA | HAMPTON | 23606 | TYSINGER DODGE | |
| VA | SUFFOLK | 23434 | STAR MOTORS | |
| VA | WINCHESTER | 22601 | CLARKE MOTORS | |
| VT | SOUTH BURLINGTON | GOSS DODGE | ||
| WA | BURLINGTON | 98233 | KARMART | 360-757-2273 |
| WA | LAKE CITY | BILL PIERRE | ||
| WA | VANCOUVER | 98665 | HAZEL DELL TIRE FACTORY | 360-695-1347 |
| WI | APPLETON | 54915 | DODGE COUNTRY OF APPLETON | 800-453-3634 |
| WI | APPLETON | LES STUMPF FORD | ||
| WI | WHITEWATER | ZINGG CHRYSLER PLYMOUTH | 262-473-3072 | |
| WV | PRINCETON | 24740 | RAMEY DODGE | 304-487-2151 |