2000 Dodge Dakota visibility problems

Filed Dec 26, 2006 · Visibility · 45,300 miles · PA

My 2000 dodge dakota drivers side window regulator has failed. I also own a 2001 caravan whose drivers side regulator broke 2 years ago and my 2001 durango had both left side drivers and passengers window regulator broke as well. That is now 4 windows regulators failed in less than 3 years.

Filed Dec 8, 2006 · Visibility · WV

Heater core busted at 42000 miles.

Filed May 26, 2005 · Locks, Visibility · 51,945 miles · CO

The passenger side power window failed then two weeks later driver's side window failed. The power door locks made a loud noise when locking or unlocking. Motor needed to be replaced. *ak

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Steering, Visibility · 76,000 miles · NY

The vehicle was taken to repair shop for heater core replacement. The mechanic was on a test drive when the tie rod broke. *ak

Filed Jun 25, 2003 · Fuel system, Suspension · 40,000 miles · IA

Upper and lower ball joints have failed. 40,000 miles on vehicle. Ball joints should last much longer than this. Dealer wants $1,200.00 to change them. Truck has already had new front drive shaft, new sway bar bushings, new driver seat cushion, new fuel injectors, new electric motor in right rear window. What has happened to "ram tough". May have to go back to "like a rock". Old pickup 1979 chevrolet never had ball joint problems, much less any thing else major. Thanks rick worsfold.

Filed May 22, 2003 · Visibility · 23,000 miles · MD

I began to smell horrible antifreeze/musty smell (truck had always had musty smell, but this was much worse). It was so bad that I had to turn the heat off and roll the windows all the way down and keep them that way through the dead of winter because the first time I took it in, I was told nothing was wrong. The second time I took it in, I specifically asked them to look for an antifreeze leak. Seeing as how they are mechanics, they should know this was a heater core problem. I obviously didn't know at the time. They told me nothing was wrong. The third time I took it in (by this time it had gotten to where heavy mist would come out of vents and fog up the entire cab), they told me it was mildew and charged me to clean and deoderize. What a ripoff since that was not the problem, my vehicle is under warranty, and it still stinks! I now have another appointment with a different (hopefully better) dealer since my warranty expires in three weeks and chrysler "customer service" told me I have to get it fixed before warranty expires or I will have to pay...even though the problem has been going on for 10 months and it is chryslers fault it is not already fixed. From what I understand, this is a huge problem with new dakota's. All you have to do is search heater core dakota on the internet and you'll come up with many complaints, most of which say that if chrysler finally admits there is a problem, then the person is still out of a vehicle for weeks at a time. Honoring warranty also seems to be a huge problem with chrysler. I'll never buy another unless they change their attitude.

Filed Mar 5, 2003 · Visibility · WA

There seems to be a wind noise coming from the windshield. Is this normal for this vehicle? The dealer said it was. I don't trust the dealer.

Filed Feb 12, 2003 · Visibility · FL

The driver side window was off track.

Filed Jun 14, 2002 · Visibility · NY

This vehicle was specifically ordered from dodge as a towing vehicle. The truck came with the factory installed towing package. However, there are no towing mirrors offered as an option. I do not think dodge should build towing vehicles without providing the availability to purchase such mirrors. I have notified dodge about the problem and all they say is there are no factory towing mirrors for the dakota trucks. Yet they continue to offer factory installed towing packages. This policy does not make sense. If they do not offer towing mirrors for this model then they should not offer a towing package. I cannot even locate a towing mirror replacement only the universal strap on ones which do not work well. Cipa offers a slide over towing mirror but not for the dodge dakota slt model that I have. Please look into this.

Filed Jun 3, 2002 · Body, Brakes · TX

Front brake rotor warped. Driver side windshield wiper squirter disappeared from sight and no longer works. Passenger side windshield wiper squirter no longer works. Front license plate (required in texas) bolt failed, lost license plate somewhere.