3 days after we bought this vehicle the fuel system went down. Replaced the fuel pump and still wants to stall and act like its clogged in the fuel lines. Its been flushed. When driving it bogs down and chugs. It wants to die and shut off while your driving the truck. The brakes only work half the time. Most of the time I can't even stop until I'm halfway through the intersection. Replaced all the sensors and still doesn't want to start and stay running. Fuel pump kicks on, but has to run extra hard to try and keep the engine running.
1997 Dodge Dakota: engine stalls while driving
8 of the 444 complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota describe engine stalls while driving.
- owner complaints
- 8
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 18 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Engine stalls while driving by model year
What owners say
I own a 1997 dodge dakota slt. The engine is a 5.2 v8 with only 45,000 miles my complaint started around 40,000 miles. I am getting a severe spark knock and a tremendous oil consumption 2.5 quarts every two hundred miles. They installed faulty engine intake manifold plenum pan gaskets. Through my extensive research there have been countless complaints on this. I was driving down the highway and my check engine light came on and checked my gauges I had a complete loss of oil pressure. Luckily no one was behind me because my engine stalled!!! The dodge dealer told me this is very common, so why are they not taking responsibility?
When pulling a trailer it causes vehicle to lose power/stall; vehicle been in dealer shop on three occasiones, and problem still reoccurring. Feel free to provide further details.
Transmission acting sluggish. Was not shifting into gear properly. Would buck severely. Prior to this happening, vehicle would stall out for no reason. Has happened at least 4-5 times. At dealership, mechanic changed battery, map sensor & the computer chip. Problem was not solved. Finally indicated transmission was worn out & needed to be replaced with a rebuilt one.
Consumer had turned off ignition with key still in switch. Vehicle failed to turn off. Would idle 2600-3200 when vehicle first turned on. Would keep stalling out if not high idling. Would keep pressing accelerator pedal to slow it down. Been to dealer at least 5 times for problem that's not solvable.
When driving at any speed vehicle is backfiring/stalling/vibrating, and vehicle dies out. Consumer had to get a new clutch and this is the third transmission that has been replaced within vehicle. There is a problem with the gears, and dealer can't determine the problem.
Car stall due to computer failure. Yh
The vehicle stalls everytime the vehicle is not moving, and when the owner takes her foot off the gas pedal. Dealer couldn't find the problem.
Service bulletins that may apply
- Valve Body
- Reprogram PCM and inspect catalytic converter. kb
- Illuminated MIL as the result of a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0420 - catalyst efficiency, or may have...
- On some vehicles the engine cranks but does not start or starts and stalls. tt
- Experiencing spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. tt
- Subject regarding misdiagnosed leak detection pump systems with diagnostic trouble codes P1494, P0442...
- Subject regarding spark knock and engine oil consumption due to intake manifold pan gasket oil leak. tt
- Outer exhaust manifold studs may fatigue/break. ak
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1997 Dodge Dakota stalling
Is engine stalls while driving a common problem on the 1997 Dodge Dakota?
8 of 444 owner complaints about the 1997 Dodge Dakota (2%) mention engine stalls while driving. The model year with the most reports is 2002.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Dodge Dakota?
There are 0 recalls and 18 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Dodge Dakota
Ball joint 118Grinding brakes 15No deployment 13ABS 12Brake failure 10Fuel leak 10Premature wear 9Airbag light 7Fuel smell 7Headlights 7Adaptive cruise 6Fire or smoke 6Power steering loss 6Harsh shifting 5Jerking 5
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