Dodge DAKOTA engine problems
156 complaint narratives mention engine terms.
Key facts
5,826 owner complaints analyzed
49 distinct recall campaigns
53,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1985 to 2011 model years. Data snapshot: . 3,140 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Engine operation evidence
156 of 5,826 complaints match this topic (2.7%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10207185 · 2007-10-24 (October 24, 2007)
1987 DODGE DAKOTA CAUGHT FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED IN THE FIRE. *KB THE CONSUMER STATED THE VEHICLE STALLED BEFORE CATCHING ON FIRE. THE CONSUMER STATED THE FUEL PUMP HAD BEEN REPLACED RECENTLY. (OHIO TRAFFIC CRASH REPORT)*JB
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Owner report 800498 · 1996-08-05 (August 5, 1996)
VEHICLE STALLS DURING OPERATION . PROBLEM IS EXPERIENCED AT ALL SPEEDS. AND OCCURRED EIGHT TIMES.
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Owner report 551454 · 2000-03-21 (March 21, 2000)
POSSIBLE ENGINE FAILURE CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO STALL AND IT TAKE A WHILE TO RESTART. YH
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Owner report 866066 · 2000-07-26 (July 26, 2000)
WHILE DRIVING WITH FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. THEN, STEPPING ON THE BRAKE PEDAL VEHICLE WILL STALL WITHOUT A PRIOR WARNING. *AK
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Owner report 878149 · 2001-01-12 (January 12, 2001)
WHILE MAKING A SHARP TURN OR ONE FULL SPIN ON WHEELVEHICLE STALLS UNEXPECTEDLY WHICH MAY CAUSE NO POWER STEERING, AND MAY RESULT IN A CRASH. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE CAUSE. PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
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