1997 Dodge Dakota tires problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1997 Dodge Dakota — 4% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 dodge dakota. The vehicle has continental tires. While driving 65 mph, the tread from one of the tires began to strike the door and front fender of the vehicle before completely separating from the tire. The remainder of the tires remained inflated. The contact did not…”
filed Feb 26, 2009
“The front tires experienced uneven tread wear. Dealership was unable to perform a front end alignment because all 4 ball joints wore out prematurely. *ak”
filed Jan 5, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Dakota years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Dakota | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 Dakota | 3 | 3% |
| 2007 Dakota | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 Dakota | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 Dakota | 6 | 1% |
| 2004 Dakota | 4 | 2% |
| 2003 Dakota | 8 | 3% |
| 2002 Dakota | 14 | 2% |
| 2001 Dakota | 30 | 4% |
| 2000 Dakota | 24 | 3% |
| 1999 Dakota | 24 | 4% |
| 1998 Dakota | 18 | 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.