Dakota VIN Registry: 1997

Dakota VIN Registry
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Mileage	Problem
1997 4x2 ClubCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 135798
1712	Radio problems - fading in and out
9025	Loud metallic sound coming from rt rear at inclines
10251	Alignment off - replaced both front tires Paint pealing from front facia
15763	Power window switch cover broke off
17474	Alignment off again, AGAIN, replaced both fron tires
22383	Throttle body & assembly had to be replaced Weather striping coming off of driver door White spots appearing on interior panels
22981	Center console bracket broke - replaced center console
33094	Replaced warped brake rotors Replaced drooping headliner
36908	Front bumper paint peeling - repainted
38078	AGAIN, alignment and both front tires
46415	FINALLY TAKEN BACK BY CHRYSLER AS A LEMON, BUT ONLY AFTER GOING TO ARBITRATION TWICE AND HIRING A LAWYER.
	This truck is owned by Annette (ItsAWebb@excite.com)

Mileage	Problem
1997 4x2 ClubCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 142662
1000	Dec 1, 1996 - Fixed cab pop per TSB.
38000	Apr 2, 1999 - Replaced front pads, driver side inner pad was down to rivets, repaired myself.
46000	July 3, 1999 - Replace timing chain per TSB
	This truck is owned by Ed Halterman (OLZNUT@webtv.net)

Mileage	Problem
1997 4x2 ClubCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 255666
18000	Driver's side (left) front brake pads wear unevenly and prematurely require replacement. Original brake pads were replaced at 18,000 miles, carbon graphite pads were installed at that time. The carbon pads must now be replaced, truck has 46,000 miles on it and brake pads have 28,000 miles.
45000	Cruise control switches are operating intermittently. This only started two weeks ago (45,500 miles). Problem seems to be common to engagement switch on left side of wheel as well as speed control switch on right side of wheel.
	This truck is owned by Matt Verrando (veco@mfi.net)

Mileage	Problem
1997 4x2 ClubCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 275084
300	Both Tie-Rods Replaced to correct Alignment problem
2500	Stereo Replaced under TSB (CD Player problem)
30000	Transmission Replaced (Defective Input Shaft Bearing)
	This truck is owned by Bernd D. Ratsch (bernd@texas.net)

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)

Mileage	Problem
1997 4x4 RegularCab with a 3.9l_V6 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 169001
400	Paint Chipping and rusting on roof
2634	replaced armrest cover
5789	replaced front shocks
14516	replaced ATS motor
	This truck is owned by Chris Saltsman (Just4u2plz@worldnet.att.net)

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