Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge dakota. The contact was driving 30 MPH when the heater blower malfunctioned. The contact was unable to heat the vehicle interior or utilize the defroster. The vehicle was taken in for repairs where the heater blower, motor and blower fan were replaced. The technician also added more anti-freeze to the vehicle but none of the repairs remedied the failure. The manufacturer was not contacted to report the failure. The vehicle was not further repaired. The failure mileage was 96,400. Updated 3/1/11 *cn updated 07/01/11
1997 Dodge Dakota visibility problems
12 complaints (3% of all complaints for this car). 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Windshield wiper/washer4
- Power window devices and controls3
- Rearview mirrors/devices: exterior2
- Windshield1
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: fan/motor1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Dakota visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Air conditioning--still works but at times it shuts of the upper air ducts and I have to shut it off on restart it to make it work right. Engine--- makes a noise ( started at 20,000 miles) took it to a dealer they could not figure out what it was. After warranty was up told its the timing chain.at 92,000 still makes the same noise power window-- passenger side does not work other--1. Radio (tape deck) tape deck turns the wind and rewind on by itself. Have to turn the motor off and restart to get it to quite. 2.have all kinds of wire problems, all the plastic coating comes off and wires break 3.tail light plugs won't stay plugged in paint-- chips easily
Glass in rearview mirrors cracked.
Brakes worn out prematurely.(attorney for client)yh
When traveling at highway speed in a head wind ( using full gas pedal at time the center A/C vent switchs to defrost nothing you do will re switch to center vent (you can turn off the A/C system, and when you turn it back on, it still is in defrost. No control will return A/C back to center vent) until you let off gas pedal and slow down, when this happens front windshield fogs up, blinding the drivers view of the highway. The dealers had to check the vacuum system and found no problem with the vacuum system, this is a off and on problem it will not do it all of the time, but when it starts there is no warning, I nearly had a accident while traveling back from miami to tampa.
Window motor failed, window switches falling off door panel. Mjs
Exterior rearview mirrors are positioned so that they obstruct a driver's vision of oncoming traffic from the left and right sides. Dealer says it's normal.
Windshield wipers failed. Nlm
The size of the side mirrors are too big and obstruct the view of the driver in the right and left side. *ak.et.
Wiper winter blade is not made to fit vehicle anymore, design flaw.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Dakota visibility
Does the 1997 Dodge Dakota have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the visibility of the 1997 Dodge Dakota, 3% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Dodge Dakota visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Dodge Dakota visibility?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have the most visibility problems?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most visibility complaints are 2001 (31 complaints), 2000 (25 complaints) and 1998 (20 complaints).
Other 1997 Dodge Dakota problems
Suspension 142Brakes 73Engine 50Transmission 45Fuel system 38Airbags 37Steering 34Seats 22Electrical 17Tires 16Body 13Acceleration 12Seat belts 9Lights 6Wheels 5
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