Engine has intermittent stumble/detonation problems. Computer flashed per tsb. Oxygen sensor replaced per engine data readout. Distributor reindexed per technician's seat of the pants. Still occurs, but so infrequently dealership can't duplicate.
1998 Dodge Dakota engine complaints
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This the second catalytic converter, the first @ 11000 miles and now @ 17000 miles.
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Since the 8th of june 99, I have had a continuious sound of engine knock, I understand the owners manual says you'll have a faint engine knock noise. What I have continues at all speeds and is worst at higher speeds. Example is on the highway with the radio and A/C on you can here the engine knock. Vehicle has less then 11,000 miles on it. Every time the vehicle goes in for a check the service manager, technicians and upper management says yes there is a problem, but comes time for the work they are unable to find the problem, then they tell me there is nothing wrong. As I leave the dealership the problem still exsist, excesive engine knock and exshaust sounds. I don't drive the vehicle that much due to the excessive engine noise. The engine noise tells me that of a problem does exsists, which could lead to the destruction of the engine.
When running the A/C and stopping at a red light, then attempting to restart, and car just quits.
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While driving. Vehicle cuts off. Also while idling, giving vehicle gas or stopping at intersections, vehicle also cuts off.
Continued spark knock. Has been in shop 4 different times. Dealer not sure how to fix it.
Engine failed. Yh
Serpintime belt worn out. Yh
Engine fan failed.
Ongoing problem with vehicle having following defective3 parts parts: 1. Engine accelerates at high rmp when vehicle is started. 2. Rear end makes unnecessary noise when driving. 3. When consumer applied brake, could hear air leaking. 4. Front tire wearing uneven. And 5. Replaced catalyic converter system.
The vehicle has been making a preignition"knocking noise" coming from under the hood since the day I purchased it.I have had it in numerous times and they can not correct it.the dealer has told me this is an emissions knock and will not damage the engine as they can't fix it yet.I am under the impression that any preignition is not good and will eventually damage the engine.it knocks considerably at first start up when it is cold and quiets down when it warms up.
This truck jumps around in the rear end when it is empty. Does not seem to be safe in bad weather.
Engine failed.
Coolant system failed. Vehicle overheats and leaks radiator fluid.
Vehicle would shut off, total electrical shutdown, at any given speed. Multiple brake failures. No cause determined for either problem.
Motor mounts rusted . The dealer has replaced the motor mounts.
Upper ball joints wore out. Also experiences oil leaks and ignition system malfunctioning.
Upper ball joints wore out. Also experiences oil leaks and ignition system malfunctioning.
While driving engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please provide details. Ak
Transmission tailshaft/seal failed resulting in leakage.
Engine backfires when decelerating.
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