Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
240050206/24/2002633966Subject regarding heater air conditioner controller reprogramming. *slc09/26/2002
240110109/07/2001625578Some vehicles may exhibit a whistling sound coming from the defroster outlets. *tt11/29/2001
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
230150204/01/20022302701634077Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc09/27/2002
230150204/01/20022302701633497Subject regarding the outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *slc09/23/2002
230270109/21/20012303400625650Subject regarding outside rearview mirror glass replacement. *tt11/30/2001

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
VISIBILITY
03/24/201110000
 An existing nhtsa recall, 06v039000, exists for 2006 dodge dakotas. static can disable headlamps, turn signals, & windshield wipers. i have a 2001 dakota with the same issue. it happen 2-5 times per year. everything works again if i cycle the ignition, but that 's small comfort if the headlights go out @ 75 mph. dodge has refused to fix it for free, saying that it only applies to 2006. if it is a safety issue for a 2006, then it is a safety risk for 2001 too. the known fix is to re-flash the dash, which i assume means to reprogram the dash control processor.
01/08/200350000206/28/2001
 The vehicle was leaking antifreeze. *jb the window had fallen on the consumer foot. scc
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM
02/01/2001
 No air flows through vents from outside vehicle. you can tell because, when driving with windows up, no air comes inside with dial set for vent. blower moves air around, but won't bring air in. took to dealer, they said it's normal since they drove another new vehicle and it does the same. possible hazard because of potential carbon monoxide buildup in unvented vehicle?*ak
04/15/200104/01/2001
 The problem that i have with this truck is the windows all fog/frost up including the front windshield. the defroster/heater is not sufficiant enough to clear the windows. i have brought this to the attention of the dealership several times and have requested the cancelation of my contract with them. i feel that it is very unsafe to travel this way but have had to several times. if i roll the windows down it will clear the fog off but does not clear the frost but as soon as i roll the window back up they fog/frost up again.*ak
VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE
03/04/200680300309/13/2004
 My 2001 dodge dakota 4x4 was purchased in september 2004 with 54,000 miles on it. right before christmas 2004 the heater core went out. i would have had to pay $900 for this repair but i talked the dealership into giving me shop rate of $500. less than 10,000 miles later the heater core again needed replaced. the part was under chrysler warranty, but the labor was not. again the dealership worked with me and they took care of the cost of labor. now at 80,000 miles the heater core again is needing replaced. *nm
01/01/1901780715
 The consumer has replaced the heater core in his 2001 dodge dakota five times. *nm when the consumer received his vehicle back, he found the repair to be insufficient. the consumer discovered that the dealer created other problems on the vehicle. *jb
03/16/200442100308/03/2001
 Dodge dakota heater core defective for the 3rd time. leaking anti-freeze on the interior of vehicle. the first time it happened, the windshield fogged up so bad i almost got into an accident on the interstate. had to roll down window and stick head out to avoid traffic. the second time it went out was during a vacation to connecticut. same exact situation as the first time. happened in newburgh, new york. this third time it happened in front of the dodge dealership. it is going in on monday for replacement. the first 2 times it was covered, but this time i am afraid i am going to have to pay 500-1000 to fix it. how can let this keep happening. it is a known defect. hundreds of others are in the same shoes i am in. one guy is on his 4th heater core with only 9,000 miles on the truck. i bought that truck in good faith, and i feel they should fix the problem the first time in good faith. not the 3rd, 4th or more. please help. *jb
06/03/200353375303/09/2001
 Noticed antifreeze smell coming out of heater vents and steam fogging up windshield and side windows, this is the third failure of heater system. was told by service mgr that cooling system was conducting electrical charge. dealer had grounded cooling system after second failure but after 5 months heater core failed again. called chrysler consumer relations and filed a complaint case # 11323644 talked with dealer on 07 june 03 chrysler is sending field rep out to look at truck was told they don't want to buy back truck due to mileage. *jb
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
10/07/200610000304/14/2001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. the contact stated that the engine began shutting off and the check engine light illuminated. the dealer replaced the fuel pump. the door hinges began coming apart on the driver side door, and the middle of the door also began to rip. the dealer would not assist with the repairs until after the warranty expired. the contact welded the door in place; however, it has begun to come apart again and will not remain locked. the window on the driver side door has also come off track. the contact had to add glue to secure the window in place. in april of 2008, the contact received a recall notice related to the emission park shift interlock. the recall repair has not been performed. the contact has photos. the recall number was unknown. the approximate failure mileage was 10,000 and current mileage was 71,997. updated 05/28/08 *bf the hydraulic pump was loosing pressure and the radiator overflow hose was replaced. updated 05/27/08
1206/13/2001
 The consumer experienced problems with (possibly)the ball joints. while he is driving there is a clunking sound that gets worse when turning on curves. the dealer has been contacted and stated that this is a common problem with this model and is unable to help. ts other problems are as followed: the vehicle will slide/skate over any bump/uneven surface and corner, noise in front end/passenger side front wheel/passenger side window, the engine light was on-found evap leak, bad gas cap, rear brake drums are hopping, abs light on, internal mail relay and valve plug shorted, and front inner brake pad spring clips bent out of shape. the consumer requests the following: refund of the purchase of the vehicle, lessen the bank payments for the time of use, and apply a refund towards the purchase of a new dodge ram. scc
111/01/2000
 In cold weather conditions side windows become fogged and frosted which impairs driver's vision. *ak
VISIBILITY - POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
01/29/200760000209/09/2001
 2001 dodge dakota slt a plastic part on the driver side power window regulator broke and had to replace the regulator and motor as one part. 3 months later the driver side rear window has the same problem. in reasearching this, many people have had the same experience with this regulator. *nm
08/01/2006104/01/2001
 2001 dodge dakota driver seat steel bracket broke. *kb the power seat adjuster cracked in half. the consumer was told the damaged occurred when the rivet was fastened to the bracket. the left front power window regulator was replaced. *jb
02/25/2006135000110/01/2000
 Dt*: the contact stated the power windows are inoperable. the dealership and manufacturer were alerted but no repairs have been made. updated 3/28/2006 - *nm
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
03/03/2008101300211/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. after the vehicle had been parked for four months, the rearview mirror fell from the windshield. the contact noticed a crack that spread all the way down the windshield. she purchased adhesive and replaced the rearview mirror; however, the windshield was still cracked. the current and failure mileages were 101,300.
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
2
 Consumer states that at speeds 70 mph and above, the rear view mirror vibrates to the point that the vehicle from behind can barely be seen, this is an ongoing problem. *slc
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD
03/03/2008101300211/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. after the vehicle had been parked for four months, the rearview mirror fell from the windshield. the contact noticed a crack that spread all the way down the windshield. she purchased adhesive and replaced the rearview mirror; however, the windshield was still cracked. the current and failure mileages were 101,300.
02/23/20031
 When the rear door was closed, the windshield cracked.*jb
VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
5
 Vehicle was taken to the dealer for recall 03v389000 repairs concerning dashboard wiring harness. the repairs were done, but vehicle was still having problems with windshield wipers/ horn/ interior and exterior lighting systems. the dealer was asking consumer to pay $500 to diagnoses and resolution of the problem. consumer was requesting a call back.*ak
09/01/20045000402/01/2001
 Main concern is brakes. the front calipers are sticking and the rotors are warping which is causing the truck to pull one way or the other when stopping. on slick roads the truck will turn sideways on a fast stop and now they have to be pushed almost to the floor board to get them to work. i told them something was wrong the day i bought it after about 20 miles of ownership it took many phone calls and 8 months to get them to fix it and the day i picked it up we drove it and still was not right so they kept it 2 more days and late it is not working again. windshield wiper on right side at very end does not touch window on all of the dakota trucks which when in use it skips across the window. it makes a loud noise when using and can not see out that side of front window because of the skipping. there are many other things wrong with this truck but the brakes, wiper and drivetrain ( more so on the brakes ) is a lot of peoples problems. with the brakes like they are it makes for a very unsafe truck. i could get rid of it but could not live with myself knowing how unsafe the brakes are on this truck. i think i got a lemon and wish they would just take this truck back. if i knew how to do it i would. i am disable and can't trust this truck. i can show you on the web where many people are having brake and other problems. the fix they came up with is quality aftermarket brake parts. i did not buy a 20k truck to fix myself. it should at least last a year. i have another dodge truck with none of this kind of problem and its a 1994 with over 100000. also the back brakes don't even feel like they are working. i have anti lock on the back but not the front and when they tried to fix the front i was told they put anti lock pads on it and that's not what i have. *ak *sc
08/05/20015
 Taken to dealership several times,but they find no problems.also rate of speed has been up to 55 miles when not working. no safety defect listed. *ak