1995 Dodge Dakota fuel system problems

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Airbags, Engine · CA

Various problems with 1995 dodge dakota. *mr while, making a left hand turn, the vehicle shut down completely. The fuel pump was found to be bad. At 25596 the fuel sending unit failed to read accurately, at 59209, the gas connector failed. The consumer requested to be compensated for the break down(s). The vehicle also had a problem with spark plug knocking and engine oil consumption. The intake manifold had a leak, there were unresolved suspension problems, there was a clunking noise when going over bumps, the replacement steering column had play in it, there was a bad ball joint, and the air bag was inoperative.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Airbags, Fuel system · CA

Air bag malfunction on 1995 dodge dakota. *mr the air bag was inoperative, since no one was taking responsibility, the consumer believed the problem may have originated from the factory. The fuel pump was replaced for a third time, the steering column displayed a noise when turning, the left front door lock did not unlock with the key or the remote intermittently, and there was clunking in the front end. Also, refer to odi# 10092738 (same consumer). *sc

Filed Oct 8, 2002 · Brakes, Fuel system · NY

The entire braking system except for the brake cables had to be replaced in july. Two weeks after the vehicle had been sitting for about four hours, the emergency brake cable caught on fire and burned from the handle down about 12 inches, which made the battery fail. Consuemr called sears, who did the brake job, and they are not taking responsibility for the cable fire. There was brake fluid leaking onto consumers driveway and the vehicle was put back in the shop for replacement of all the brake cables.

Filed Jul 8, 2000 · Fuel system · MN

Defective gas gauge does not read properly, but spins around which wont give the correct reading of gas gauge.

Filed May 8, 2000 · Fuel system · IL

Fuel gauge is inoperable. Fuel gauge doesn't read on the dashboard, and there is no way to read or inform the consumer that fuel is half of gas tank or gas tank is full. Chrysler claims they are not aware of such problems with their vehicles. *ak

Filed Apr 24, 2000 · Fuel system · IL

When driving gas gauge became inopeative, and consumer was unable to determine the actual gas reading. Consumer contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced the fuel sending unit on three occasions. Please provide any further details.

Filed Mar 3, 2000 · Fuel system · IL

Gas guage misreads the amount of fuel in the vehicle . Dealer has replaced the sending unit prior to this incident. *ak the faulty sending unit, which is considered to have caused the fuel guage problem failed several times after replacing it..

Filed Nov 2, 1999 · Engine, Fuel system · MD

The two lifters fail. The instrument panel has a short circuit causing the gas indicator to malfunction. The engine is experiencing noise. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed the timing chain was causing the engine problem.

Filed Aug 19, 1999 · Fuel system · PA

Gas gauge inop

Filed Aug 2, 1999 · Fuel system · CA

Fuel pump had to be replaced four times due to leakage. Vehicle lost power. Vehicle has since been fixed and there have been no reoccurring problems.