1996 Dodge Dakota: engine stalls while driving

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 Apr 19, 2004 · Engine · NY

Vehicle stalled and did not re-start. Vehicle stalled at least 3 times in the last 6 months.

Filed Dec 9, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · MO

Engine stalls while driving at highway speeds. Dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. *ak later the consumer was told the battery was bad, the transmission was blown out due to flat bearing also, the check light engine kept flashing. The consumer made several attempts to find an adequate dealership to fix problems. *cb the vehicle wobbled back and forth, the consumer later discovered the wheels were flawed. The gas tank level was not operational.

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Engine · NC

Timing chain has stretched 3 times. I first changed the timing chain on 24 march 2000, on the advice of 2 different dodge dealers. Chain stretched again and was changed on 20 sept. 2000. And has stretched and needs replacing again. Dodge did not tell the owners about tsb 09-07-97 stating that a tensioner for the timing chain needs to be installed the date of the tsb is 27 june 1997. If the timing chain brakes while you are driving the engine will stall and could cause internal damage to the engine. When I contacted chrysler they told mr if I needed the work done aaai had to pay for the cost of repairs. This is wrong because they knowingly build defective engines and failed to notify the owners and they knew that ther were parts missing that would cause this problem.

Filed Jul 22, 1998 · Fuel system, Transmission · NC

Less than 30 days after pruchase, attempted to put vehicle in 4-wheel drive for the first time and it would not go engage. The next day vehicle stalled and would not restart.

Filed May 27, 1998 · Engine · CA

Vehicle stalls continuously.

Filed Apr 23, 1998 · Engine · SC

Engine stalls, exhaust fumes/noise enter vehicle.

Filed Sep 9, 1997 · Electrical · PA

When pulling off after approaching a stop the truck stalls, this incident almost caused several crashes, the truck has been to dealer (15) times in the last year and a half, dealer states that there is a problem with computer. No solution has been found. *ak consumer stated when he pulls into traffic tht vehicle hesitates to the point where it seems vehicle may stall.

Filed Aug 26, 1997 · Fuel system · MA

Fuel pump failure, causing intermittent stalling.

Filed Jul 14, 1997 · Engine · MN

Consumer claims that vehicle starts losing power at any time or any speed or eventually stall out completely. Due to this defect, consumer has taken vehicle to dealership about 10-15 times, cannot find problem.

Filed Jun 3, 1996 · Fuel system · CA

The vehicle keeps running out of gas even when the tank says it is fuel and stalls in traffic. Please desribe.