Dakota VIN Registry: 1999->4x4->ClubCab->5.2l_V8->Warren,MI

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The database currently contains the following 4x4 ClubCab trucks with 5.2l_V8 engines which were built at the Warren,MI plant in 1999

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Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 113567
20000	AT 20K MILES THERMOSTAT HOUSING WAS LEAKING EVERYWHERE....NOW AT 23K MILES AND HAVE HAD TIERODS REPLACED...AND NOW THE BALL JOINTS(WHICH ARE PART OF THE CONTROL ARM) HAVE FAILED. HAVE HAD THE TRUCK TO LOCAL DEALER TWICE IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS FOR CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT BUT BOTH TIMES THEY TOLD ME THE NEW ARMS WERE AS BAD AS THE ONES ON THE TRUCK NOW. DEALER HAS ORDERED TWO MORE PAIRS OF ARMS IN AN ATTEMPT TO GET A GOOD PAIR. THE SERVICE MANAGER IS TELLING ME DAKOTAS AND DURANGOS ARE BOTH EXPERIENCING THIS PROBLEM,,I'M NOT THE ONLY ONE BY FAR. DEALER TELLS ME THERE IS NO KNOWN REPAIR FOR THIS PROBLEM. I WAS TOLD THAT EVEN IF DEALER CAN GET TWO NEW GOOD ARMS I WILL DEFINETLY BE BACK WITHIN A YEARS TIME OR SOONER TO GET THEM REPLACED AGAIN. I TOLD MANAGER I APRECCIATE HIS HONESTY BUT HE HAS DEFINETLY CONVINCED ME NOT TO OWN THIS PIECE OF CRAP WHEN IT'S OUT OF WTY. THIS TRUCK HAS NEVER BEEN USED FOR PLOWING, TOWING, OR ANY TYPE OF COMMERCIAL USE. HAVE HAD DEALER ALSO LOOK AT A NOISE THAT I HAVE IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. I AM EXPERIENCING EXTREME LEVELS OF ENGINE COMPARTMENT NOISE COMING THROUGH THE DEFROSTER DUCTS. ANYONE WHO RIDES IN THE TRUCK IMMEDIATELY ASKS WHATS UP WITH ALL THE NOISE...SOUNDS LIKE ENGINE IS SITTING IN THE CAB WITH US. DEALER HAS CONFIRMED THE NOISE IS TERRIBLE BUT CANNOT FIND WHAT IS CAUSING IT..I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE A QUOTE FROM MY SERVICE ADVISOR.."I DON'T KNOW HOW YOU CAN STAND DRIVING THAT THING WITH ALL THE NOISE, FRONT END CLUNKING ON EVERY BUMP FROM BOTH SIDES AND THE ENGINE NOISE LOUD ENOUGH TO DEMAND TURNING UP THE RADIO TO AN OBNOXIOUS LEVEL, I WOULD BE GOING CRAZY" THAT CAME FROM THE MOUTH OF MY SERVICE ADVISOR!!!!
	This truck is owned by KURT (KURTMOPARMAN@AOL.COM)

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1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 159670
11000	front rotors replaced
12900	Tie Rods replaced
	This truck is owned by Ken Slee (101152@email.msn.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 178476
0	Well, the most prominent problem is the pinging (any octane gas). When it was brand-new, it only did it under heavy load (towing uphill). But after it hit 2000 miles, I hear it anytime I'm moderately acclerating (but does NOT do it at WOT). The dealer here claims they can't hear it, but will not go on a test drive with me either! I also have a paint problem I wont deal with until summer - too much paint was applied on the driver's door, and on the "rocker" panels behind the passenger rear tire. This is most noticed after its been washed and waxed (Intense blue paint), at first I thought they were water runs (missed some water w/ the chamois or something) but turned out to be paint runs!! Also on the pass. door, there's some dust embedded in the paint.
9000	At about 9,000 miles a TSB was performed on the transmission solenoids? to alleviate a CHECK ENGINE light.
14000	It emits a sulfur smell from the Catalytic Converter (noticed recently 14,000 miles) - has yet to be looked at by the dealer.
14500	The front rotors were resurfaced due to warpage. Despite the problems I've had with this truck - I still think its superior to the Toyota and Chevy turds I've had in the past, now if only the dealer can solve the above problems! If anyone else can give me info, or share experiences, please e-mail at fsdaa1@uaf.edu thanks!
	This truck is owned by Darren Asuncion (fsdaa1@uaf.edu)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 203033
unknown	Clunking when shifting into reverse-all the time. Engine missing when shifts to overdrive.
	This truck is owned by Marc Nelson (mrnelson@2fast.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 216296
8000	Little over 8k miles, lost the fog lights. Took to local 5 star dealer here in Fargo, North Dakota. I told the dealer that I had noticed that the headlight switch would get very warm to the touch near the rheostat (panel lights dimmer), dealer replaced headlight switch. Fog lights work again now, but new headlight switch still gets very warm.
	This truck is owned by Sandy Olson (sandman@linkup.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 234193
9600	Foglight switch broke 12/3/1999. Still waiting on a fix as of 12/18, dealer had none in stock
	This truck is owned by Andy Levy (andylevy@bigfoot.com)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 237628
0	The Best Truck I have ever owned. Since the beginning the transmission has clucked into reverse on occasions.
2000	I have noticed sice about 2000 miles the motor ticks with pretty much any octane, alittle less with 93. Dealer says that they can't hear anything wrong, others say its normal for a OHV engine.
6000	Had my Headlight switch replaces due to the foglamps failing at about 6000 miles. Other than that, nothing.
	This truck is owned by Phillip Allen (Dusty269@hotmail.com)

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1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 245934
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1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 254847
3098	7-3-99 - After first service oil level was one quart over full. After installing 5 quarts, checked numbers on dipstick and found wrong dipstick installed at factory.
8230	11-2-99 - Drivers door needed adjusting, keeps sagging down and rubbing latch mech.
	This truck is owned by Gary Guelde (gssw@webtv.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 255265
14423	Truck runs good, no real problems, had Headlight/Fog light switch replaced though. Fog lights stopped working. I do have pinging, told there is a programming fix in the works. We will see. Got a good service staff at dealership I bought the truck from.
	This truck is owned by Don Wilson (dwilson25@snet.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 266346
300	Purchased new at 45 miles Serviced at 300 miles for a re-alignment and to "right" the steering wheel (12 o'clock sits at 11 o'clock). Re-alignment performed, nothing done to steering wheel - dealer said it is "normal".
	This truck is owned by Tamer (sasha@one.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 291534
0	6/30/99 - Truck purchased new from local dealer. No initial quality problems with 30 miles on it.
unknown	10/20/99 - Dealer replaced serpentine belt after I found severe cracking on one area of belt by accident.
	This truck is owned by Jason Elledge (jbe@micron.net)

Mileage	Problem
1999 4x4 ClubCab with a 5.2l_V8 engine, built in the Warren,MI plant; sequence number 306400
1000	Front End RE-Alignment
9000	Fuel pump replaced
	This truck is owned by Steven Oatley (stevie.o@excite.com)

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