general problems of the 1997 Dodge Dakota

Seven problems related to tire have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

Tread came unattached from tire. ( dot number: tire size: 215r75 ).

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 06/04/1999

Excessive outer tire wear( dot number: tire size: p22515rs ).

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 02/09/1999

Tires are wearing faster on the front. Have rotated three time already. ( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 ).

4 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/04/1997

Goodyear invicta gl p215/75r15 tires are wearing badly on the outside, causing misalignment.

5 Tire problem

The cruise control (97 Dakota) has proven intermittent on every long trip. Four attempts by the dealer to locate and correct the problem have been unsuccessful. The cruise control quits after 1 - 3 hours. Shutting the vehicle down and restarting restores normal operation for a while. The oem tires (goodyear wranglers) have poor dry and very poor wet traction and are dangerous. Replaced with michelin tires, excellent now.

6 Tire problem

Uneven, excessivee wear on the outside of the front tires, even though tires were rotated approximately every 6-8,000 miles. Only driven on highways. Had to replace at 19,000 miles. ( dot number: tire size: p215-75r15 ).

7 Tire problem

Tires replaced due to exessive wear.