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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1B7HG2AN81S325165 · Checked Sep 6, 2026
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1B7HG2AN81S•••••• 2001 Dodge DAKOTA

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197builds in total
Most reported Service Brakes 2 Hydraulic 2 Power Train 1 Engine And Engine Cooling 1

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Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2010
The contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the central timing module of the vehicle was defective. The contact stated that because of this defective part the ignition lights flash when he removed the key, the horn blows, and the windshield wipers go off. The…
Service Brakes Dec 2004
I have a problem with my FWD. I had replaced module/contrlo, anti-lock brake,trasfer case gear and the modulefor the transfer case.and the shift motor (vacuum). And also the propeller shaft, with universal joints replaced also. And to top it off my FWD service light is on…
Service Brakes Jul 2004
I'm a little disturbed at this page...."number of deaths"? Does somebody have to die before consumers are protected? My complaint is for the brakes on my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab. I no longer expect my brakes to stop me when I need them which means to avoid an accident, I had…

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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1B7HG2AN81S325165 · decoded Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.