1997 Dodge Dakota visibility problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Dodge Dakota — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 dodge dakota. The contact was driving 30 mph when the heater blower malfunctioned. The contact was unable to heat the vehicle interior or utilize the defroster. The vehicle was taken in for repairs where the heater blower, motor and blower fan were replaced. The…”
filed Jan 19, 2011
“Air conditioning--still works but at times it shuts of the upper air ducts and I have to shut it off on restart it to make it work right. Engine--- makes a noise ( started at 20,000 miles) took it to a dealer they could not figure out what it was. After warranty was up told its the timing chain.at…”
filed Apr 22, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Dakota | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Dakota | 6 | 4% |
| 2006 Dakota | 7 | 2% |
| 2005 Dakota | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 12 | 6% |
| 2003 Dakota | 17 | 6% |
| 2002 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
| 2001 Dakota | 31 | 5% |
| 2000 Dakota | 25 | 3% |
| 1999 Dakota | 8 | 1% |
| 1998 Dakota | 19 | 3% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Dodge Dakota
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.