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Dakota VIN Registry
The database currently contains the following 4x4 ClubCab trucks with 5.2l_V8 engines which were built at the Warren,MI plant in 1997
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1997 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 145950
MileageProblem
500 replace front grill, poor crome
replace rear bumber poor crome
replace window weather strip rusting
very tiny stone chips rusting on hood first 500 miles dealer refused to help
Tale gate falls open at times
Center console glovebox lid strap broke fist day of ownership
Transmision slips first week of ownership. Dealer has made several adjustments to the trans. Still slips from time to time.
Lifters leak down after truck has sat for two to three days. Dealer says its normal. First month of ownership.
1000 Replace steering gear box <1000 miles
22000 Brakes pulsate Dealer says its not a warrenty issue refuses to fix. Rotors pitted and rusted. Dealer refuses to warrenty.
24000 replace ball joints Lt and Rt 24000 Miles
28000 replace rear differential 28000 Miles
58000 Engine hard starting. Cranks a long time before firing. dealer refused to warrenty.

Check engine light comes on for a day or two but no codes set.
  This truck is owned by Rick Krug (rick.krug@at.siemens.com)

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