1998 Dodge Dakota engine problems

Filed Sep 26, 2022 · Electrical, Engine · GA

1 Safety recall found,Reprogram Pcm and inspect Catalytic Converter.I never got a recall notice in the mail just happen to go on line and find it.My engine light,Anti -brake light and emergency light stays on.My speedometer and odometer quit working.I took my truck to the Dodge dealership and they said the parts are discontinued and they cannot get them but they did do a inspection and said everything was ok.I still have the same problems and I am concerned about my safety and the safety of others involved while I am driving my truck.

Filed May 23, 2022 · Brakes, Electrical · 210,000 miles · SC

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal a clicking noise was present and the vehicle would not immediately stop. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 210,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2019 · Engine · 133,000 miles · TN

Engine mysteriously dies for no apparent reason. It may happen at idle all the way to and including highway speeds. Dry weather or wet weather. Cold weather or hot weather. Cold engine or warm engine. No pattern detected. It doesn't splutter -- it just dies as if the ignition key has been turned off, and it throws no code.

Filed Aug 16, 2018 · Driver assistance, Electrical · 119,974 miles · CA

My truck has a bad PCM I have it rebuilt 3 times and the same problem will start once then will not start put a PCM in from a 8cyl runs all day not well because its from 8cyl everything has been replaced and still will not start I have seen a lot of this same thing on line this is my first dodge nd it will be my last and all of this is from the dodge dealer

Filed Jul 30, 2018 · Engine, Transmission · 114,000 miles · OK

The emine will die amytime! Going around cormers lor on expressway sitting in driveway idling. My family has had this vehicle sine 1999. This just started 6 months ago. Up until then it never happened. Replaced several sensors (tps,iac,map,coolant temp and also computer)so far nothing fixes it. I know dodge knows about this and so do you!!! Something needs to be done there are too many dakota/durangos on the road I am surprised no one has died or at very least been hurt badly. I know it goes on in earlier dakotas and later of both not sure if it ever was fixed since old bodystyle ended in 2004. Happwned first time about feb.1,2018. Afraid to drive it for fear of dying or badly hurt because it dies anywhere anytime including rush hour trffic in tulsa ok

Filed Apr 19, 2011 · Engine · 114,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who suggested that the air idle control solenoid be replaced. The contact replaced the idle control solenoid but that did not remedy the issue. The vehicle continued to shut off without warning at 50 MPH. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact stated the vehicle is unsafe to drive and the dealer needed to diagnose the failure. The contact also noticed online that the ECM needed to be replaced but the dealer did not performed a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Filed Jul 27, 2009 · Engine, Fuel system · 90,000 miles · WA

Warm weather causes 98 dodge dakota 3.9 engine to stall at any speed, anytime. Engine completely dies and takes 20 to 30 min for engine to cool while off. Then able to restart, but problem persists within 5 to 15 minutes after cooling. Consequences are I have paid to have PCM replaced, as well as fuel pump. Could cause death on freeway when everything dies at 70 MPH. Almost caused wreck today. No known fix, have spoke with chrysler and dealership on many occasions with no answer.

Filed Jan 26, 2009 · Engine, Visibility · 89,000 miles · CA

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. When the contact activated the heater, he smelled antifreeze. He inspected the vehicle and could not find any leaks. Approximately one month later, the overflow for the antifreeze was empty; however, antifreeze was still present in the radiator. The contact performs his own repair work and stated that the heater cores were defective. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 2/23/09 *cn the consumer stated the heater core was leaking into the heater box, when the heater was on. Updated 02/26/09.

Filed Oct 10, 2005 · Engine · 89,000 miles · CA

My 98 dodge dakota has had the exhaust catalytic converter replaced 2 times already under warranty, the last one about 10 month ago, now it rattles like rocks in a tin can again, now my mileage is over the warranty by about 9000 miles and they say they will not replace unless I pay! Obviously there is a major problem nation wide with this emission componet.

Filed Apr 17, 2005 · Engine · 45,000 miles · MD

I have a 1998 dodge dakota. I bought it with 11,000 miles on it. During my warranty at about 20,000, the truck would backfire when shifting up a gear.towson dodge had my truck for a day and said that they couldn't duplicate the circumstances and it cost me $75 anyway. Around 45,000 miles my truck was running real poor with no power. The catylitic converter clogged up so bad the truck stopped running. The goodyear place where I took it, carney tire, didn't tell me of the federal warrenty on converters and replaced it and the muffler for a few hundred dollars. After my learning of the warrenty, carney tire refused to refund 50% as suggested by the chrysler rep. On the phone. Now at 80,000 miles the muffler rusted enought to loose the tailpipe, which now resides in my driveway. This is totally unexceptable for this truck. I had an '87 dakota with 145,000 miles on it and never had an exhaust problem . I was going to trade it in for a 2500 ram but this and other complaints will keep me from ever buying another chrysler. I will bad mouth dodge,especially towson dodge (schaefer & stromenger), to anyone who askes me.the service managers over there didn't help a bit. I was given a service bulliten by the mechanics about a broken bolt on the manifold after my third visit,when the 2 managers weren't around. I'll never buy anouther chrysler product and I'll badmouth dodge to everyone I can. I'm going to buy a gmc product where I know they take care of any complaints a customer might have, beings they know the customer is always right.