1996 Dodge Dakota: check engine light

Filed Jan 19, 2014 · Body, Brakes · 235,000 miles · IA

At idle/park my 1996 dodge dakota 4x4 v8 5.2l slt will sputter and sometimes kill the engine. Now I'm not sure if that's a safety feature so the engine doesn't over flood itself, but I've replaced the iac valve, pcv valve, distributor rotor/cap, and spark plugs with no improvement. I recent had a problem where the conditions out we're somewhat icy and mid turn into a parking lot I took a blow to a fire hydrant because the vehicle killed itself, meaning loss of power steering and power brakes. I was fine, but my vehicles body took the damage. Luckily the airbag system didn't deploy but this issue has been brought up a lot with the 1995-1996 dakotas. And honestly I'm scared that the vehicle might do this while on the free way. Also, of 3 o2 sensors that's just above the catalytic converter, all three have left the vehicles check engine light on and have tested faulty. I have yet to return to the exhaust systems shop to see if they can fix it due to it being under warranty, but my mechanic said that it mostly because there's an unneeded amount of extra power going to the o2 sensor which is causing it to fault. Anyhow, I appreciate anything that can be looked at into this, because I do live on a hilly suburb and I rather not take the fault of my vehicle failing and damaging state, neighbors or even my own property, let alone myself getting hurt.

Filed May 18, 2004 · Electrical · 34,000 miles · MO

More history on my 1996 dodge truck with engine stalling problems. The engine light keeps coming on and the truck is now running rough. The last dodge dealership in miami, oklahoma couldn't find the problem. They now tell me that they would prefer I not bring my truck back to them. Dodge corp's customer service was rude, telling me that he truck is out of warranty now (even though it was in for this same problem while under warranty and they can't find/fix the problem); the rep tells me that it's our tough luck now--very rude. When I asked to speak with the supervisor or district manager for my area, the rep told me she had the final say, I didn't have a warranty, and she didn't have to help me locate the district manager for my area. You have my extensive history/complaints on file with this truck (peeling paint, flat bearing in overdrive, 4 bent wheels, recurring engine stalls to name only a few of the major issues). What is a consumer to do now. Don't tell me to find an attorney--too expensive and I won't end up with enough money to fix the truck the way it should be fixed. Can't sell to anyone for what it should be worth due to these issues, and won't sell this way due to my conscious. This truck is going to kill us one way or another.

Filed Aug 6, 2001 · Engine, Transmission · MO

5 times within the last 5 year vehicle will sputter and will die, check engine light will also come on at the same time and 4 times vehicle was towed to dealer who keeps telling consumer battery needs to be replaced. The 5th time dealer claims throttle housing needed to be cleaned but 2 months later defect has reoccured.*ak consumer states tireshave been rebalanced on numerouse occassions, during installation of the last set of tires, mechanic found that all four wheels/rims were bent, consumer was informed by dealership that numerous wheels had been replaced due to a manufacturer's defect, consumer also experienced transmission problems, also the id plate that is suppose to be located on the door jam has been missing since the date of purchase.

Filed Jul 29, 1996 · Brakes · GA

Anti-lock brake system light keeps coming off & on. In shop (3) times, still not fixed, check engine light comes on.

Filed Jul 18, 1996 · Fuel system · TX

While driving, suddenly check engine light came on, vehicle stopped on freeway without warning, complete malfunction of fuel pump/fuel system.

Filed Jan 22, 1996 · Engine · WI

The check engine light keeps coming on . Tt