1994 Dodge Dakota engine problems

14 complaints (8% of all complaints for this car).

owner complaints: 14
of this car's complaints: 8%
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Engine: gasoline
5
Engine
3
Exhaust system: emission control: catalytic convertor
2
Exhaust system: emission control
2
Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
1
Exhaust system
1
Cooling system: fan
1
Cooling system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Dodge Dakota engine problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1994 Dodge Dakota engine

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Stalling 6

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Engine firesOpened February 9, 1994, closed June 30, 1994

There is no summary currently available

PE94013

What 1994 Dodge Dakota owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 14, 2013 · Acceleration, Body · AZ

Front left door snapped off. I can't open the drivers door from the inside. Also, both seat belts snapped, the air and heat doesn't work, the brakes locked up, which affected the steering. The transmission was replaced three timed, the vehicle would loose power and the engine would die. The catalytic converter rattled. There was a rough idle and then the vehicle would stall. The cruise control was inoperative, the tires wore out prematurely. Also, I had difficulty getting the vehicle out of park. The idler arm is in the process of breaking, the ignition broke after the keys became stuck, the fuel pump failed and the bearing and bushing needs to be replaced.

Filed Aug 30, 2000 · Engine · NC

No summary

Filed Jul 24, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · FL

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Feb 7, 2000 · Engine · CA

Failed smog check due to catalic converter and oxigen sensor failure,at around 85000 miles.is there any hiden warranties that could get me refund for these repairs ? I hope to contact the right place and not bother you with this.please let me know what to do next. Thank you for your time. Your web site is great and helpfull. Alan

Filed Nov 17, 1999 · Engine · OH

Timing chain noise. Repair shop quote is $450 to replace. Tsb 9-7-97 covers this--the federal safety agency item number: sb052529. Should I expect a dodge dealer to make this repair at no cost?

Filed Apr 7, 1999 · Engine · OR

The exhaust manifold got extremely hot which burnt and melted the muffler.

Filed Feb 3, 1999 · Engine · MN · fire · 1 injury

Vehicle caught on fire while running . Vehicle was totaled.

Filed Oct 25, 1996 · Engine, Fuel system · AL

When driving the vehicle stalls with no warning due to crankshaft/fuel pum failures, steering wheel back cover plug malfunctioned prior to recall (94v‑145).

Filed Nov 12, 1995 · Engine, Lights · CA

Lights fail when dimmer switch is used.

Filed Jun 9, 1995 · Engine · ME

The truck backfired when driving, purchased truck brand new. Tt

Questions about the 1994 Dodge Dakota engine

Does the 1994 Dodge Dakota have engine problems?

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the engine of the 1994 Dodge Dakota, 8% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1994 Dodge Dakota engine problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1994 Dodge Dakota engine?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad engine?

The Dodge Dakota model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (73 complaints), 1998 (64 complaints) and 2001 (59 complaints).