Dakota VIN Registry: 1997->4x4->ClubCab

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3.9l_V6

5.2l_V8

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Mileage	Problem
1997 4x4 ClubCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 304978
comment	All in all, this has been one of the best vehicles I've ever owned. Let's hope my new 2000 V8 (being built as of 12/12) is just as reliable.
2500	Crack in lower left corner of windshield. Replaced under warranty.
36000	Replaced both lower ball joints due to wear, warranty. Replaced Engine Control Module per Tech Bulletin to correct rough running condition when cold. Warranty Replaced rear diff pinion seal due to leak, warranty Fixed a number a minor rattles, all under warranty.
	This truck is owned by Mark Haney (haneym@pgh.nauticom.net)

Mileage	Problem
1997 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 145950
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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