1997 DODGE DAKOTA VIN: 1B7GG23XXVS270329

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Condition
Run & Drive
Damage
Collision
Title
Clear

VIN 1B7GG23XXVS270329 Decoding Dodge Vin Decoder

Error Text

0 - VIN decoded clean. Check Digit (9th position) is correct

Make

DODGE

Manufacturer Name

FCA US LLC

Model

Dakota

Model Year

1997

Plant City

DETROIT

Trim

Sport/SLT

Vehicle Type

TRUCK

Plant Country

UNITED STATES (USA)

Plant Company Name

Dodge City Assembly

Plant State

MIAMI

Series2

L Series

Note

Cab Type: Club Cab,

Body Class

Pickup

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating From

Class 1D: 5,001 - 6,000 lb (2,268 - 2,722 kg)

Trailer Type Connection

Not Applicable

Trailer Body Type

Not Applicable

Brake System Type

Hydraulic

Engine Number of Cylinders

6

Displacement (CC)

3900.0

Displacement (CI)

237.99260196945

Displacement (L)

3.9

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Other Engine Info

Electronic fuel injection

Bus Floor Configuration Type

Not Applicable

Bus Type

Not Applicable

Custom Motorcycle Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Suspension Type

Not Applicable

Motorcycle Chassis Type

Not Applicable

1997 DODGE DAKOTA Crash Test Score

0

Overall Rating

Overall Front Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Front Driver Side
Front Passenger Side

Side Barrier

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Driver
Rear Passenger

Overall Side Pole Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating

Combines Driver and Passenger star ratings into a single frontal rating. The frontal barrier test simulates a head-on collision between two similar vehicles, each moving at 35 mph.

Rollover Star Rating 4x4
Rollover Star Rating 4x2
Rollover Risk:
0%

1997 DODGE DAKOTA Safety Features

Seat Belts and Head Restraints

Dynamic Head Restraints Not Available
Head Restraint Not Available
Advanced Belt Feature Not Available
Adjustable Upper Belt Anchorage Not Available
Seat Belt Reminder System Not Available

Air Bags

Frontal Air Bag Driver, Front Passenger
Knee Not Available
Additional Air Bags Not Available
Meets Side Air Bag Out-of-Position Requirements Not Available

Child Passenger Features

LATCH Locations Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) Not Available
Safety Power Windows (Anti-Pinch) locations Not Available

Complaints Assosiated with VIN 1B7GG23XXVS270329

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

January 31, 2018
NHTSA ID Number: 11074563
Consumer Location: KINGSPORT, TN
VIN: 1B7GG23Y2VS****

Summary of Complaint

BRAKE LINE CRODDED, LOSS OF BRAKES IN MOTION IN DRIVEWAY

Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM EXTERIOR LIGHTING VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

July 08, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10911071
Consumer Location: GARBERVILLE, CA
VIN: 1B7GL23X5VS****

Summary of Complaint

HEADLIGHTS KEEP FAILING. HAVE CHANGED HEADLIGHT SWITCH SEVERAL TIMES, BUT FAILS AGAIN. TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT INTO OVERDRIVE. CRUISE CONTROL IS DIFFICULT TO ACTIVATE. SOMETIMES TRANSMISSION WON'T SHIFT FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR

Components: ENGINE

April 28, 2016
NHTSA ID Number: 10863588
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO OVERHEAT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT PULLED OVER AND OPENED THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE. A FIRE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE AND VIN WERE UNAVAILABLE.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

May 29, 2015
NHTSA ID Number: 10722378
Consumer Location: CLINTON, WI
VIN: 1B7GG23Y0VS****

Summary of Complaint

TOOK VEHICLE TO DODGE DEALER (BRYDEN MOTORS BELOIT) FOR INSPECTION OF FUEL LINE AND BRAKES (FUEL LINE IS NOT RIGHT AND REAR BRAKE LINE IS LEAKING AFFECTING BRAKING) FUEL LINE PART WAS ORDERED NUT BRAKES WERE NOT INSPECTED AND IGNORED. I AM SUPPOSED TO RETURN WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO HAVE ORDERED FUEL LINE PART(S) INSTALLED.

Components: SERVICE BRAKES ENGINE FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

September 26, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10706503
Consumer Location: IONIA, MI
VIN: 1B7GG23X8VS****

Summary of Complaint

3 DAYS AFTER WE BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE THE FUEL SYSTEM WENT DOWN. REPLACED THE FUEL PUMP AND STILL WANTS TO STALL AND ACT LIKE ITS CLOGGED IN THE FUEL LINES. ITS BEEN FLUSHED. WHEN DRIVING IT BOGS DOWN AND CHUGS. IT WANTS TO DIE AND SHUT OFF WHILE YOUR DRIVING THE TRUCK. THE BRAKES ONLY WORK HALF THE TIME. MOST OF THE TIME I CAN'T EVEN STOP UNTIL I'M HALFWAY THROUGH THE INTERSECTION. REPLACED ALL THE SENSORS AND STILL DOESN'T WANT TO START AND STAY RUNNING. FUEL PUMP KICKS ON, BUT HAS TO RUN EXTRA HARD TO TRY AND KEEP THE ENGINE RUNNING. *TR

Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

November 20, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10661594
Consumer Location: Unknown
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A FUEL ODOR EMITTING OUTSIDE THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL LINE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE VIN WAS NOT INCLUDED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 00V199000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 121,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

August 04, 2014
NHTSA ID Number: 10632232
Consumer Location: FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA
VIN: 1B7GL23Y8VS****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS RELATED TO NHTSA RECALL NUMBER 00V199000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THEY HAD NO KNOWLEDGE OF RECALL. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 120,000.

Components: SEATS

November 23, 2011
NHTSA ID Number: 10586050
Consumer Location: ALBANY, OR
VIN: ****

Summary of Complaint

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER FRONT SEAT WAS UNSTABLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND NO REPAIRS WERE MADE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 125,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 150,000. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE.

Components: STEERING STRUCTURE SERVICE BRAKES

June 28, 2013
NHTSA ID Number: 10552659
Consumer Location: SHERIDAN, AR
VIN: 1B7GG23Y2VS****

Summary of Complaint

LOCKED VEHICLE IN FOUR WHEEL DRIVE HIGH, STARTED GOING THROUGH FLAT PASTURE, EITHER BRAKES LOCKED UP OR FRONT PUMKIN TURNED UP AND LOCKED FRONT WHEELS UP, LOST CONTROL AND ROLLED ONTO DRIVER SIDE. *TR

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

April 11, 2000
NHTSA ID Number: 10455932
Consumer Location: ANN ARBOR, MI
VIN: 1B7FL26P3VS****

Summary of Complaint

BRAKE LINES RUSTED THROUGH. BURST WHILE DRIVING ON EXPRESSWAY. REPLACED ALL BRAKE LINES. *JS

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

February 07, 2000
NHTSA ID Number: 10455930
Consumer Location: ANN ARBOR, MI
VIN: 1B7FL26P3VS****

Summary of Complaint

REPLACED RUSTED RADIATOR. *JS

Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

April 18, 2012
NHTSA ID Number: 10455931
Consumer Location: ANN ARBOR, MI
VIN: 1B7FL26P3VS****

Summary of Complaint

REPLACE RUSTED RADIATOR. *JS

Components: SUSPENSION

August 01, 2006
NHTSA ID Number: 10453601
Consumer Location: DALLAS, TX
VIN: 1B7GL23X0VS****

Summary of Complaint

PREMATURE WEAR AND FAILURE OF UPPER AND LOWER BALL JOINTS. TRUCK WAS MAKING POPPING NOISES WHEN YOU TURNED THE WHEEL OR WENT OVER BUMPS. TOOK TO LOCAL MECHANIC; MECHANIC STATED THAT THE BALL JOINTS WERE SCARY BAD. MECHANIC ALSO STATED THAT IF I HAD NOT BROUGHT THE VEHICLE IN THE FRONT WHEELS COULD HAVE BROKEN OFF CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO WRECK. *JS

Components: POWER TRAIN

December 28, 2007
NHTSA ID Number: 10453604
Consumer Location: DALLAS, TX
VIN: 1B7GL23X0VS****

Summary of Complaint

CAR LOST POWER AND LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON. SCANNER SHOWED CODE P0740; TORQUE CONVERTER PROBLEM. HAD TO OVERHAUL TRANSMISSION AND REPLACE THE TORQUE CONVERTER. *JS

Components: VISIBILITY

August 23, 2004
NHTSA ID Number: 10377177
Consumer Location: GREEN BAY, WI
VIN: 1B7GL23X3VS****

Summary of Complaint

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 TECHNICIAN ALSO ADDED MORE ANTI-FREEZE TO THE VEHICLE BUT NONE OF THE REPAIRS REMEDIED THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 96,400. UPDATED 3/1/11 *CN UPDATED 07/01/11

DODGE DAKOTA Sold

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