1998 Dodge Dakota: engine stalls while driving

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 Aug 8, 2001 · Acceleration, Transmission · FL

At 9500 miles the speed control sensor malfucntioned, causing speedometer to operate erratically. Dealership repaired this problem under warranty. Then, with approximately 61,000 miles on vehicle, speed control sensor has malfunctioned again. *ak consumer states that when the sensor malfunctions, the ABS and brake light silluminate, the ABS does not work, the speedometer works erratically along with all other instrument gauges, vehicle also stalls out as soon as the consumer lets up on the gas or have it in neutral.

Filed Nov 14, 2000 · Brakes, Engine · OH · crash

Engine experiences rough and low idle, and stalling, dealer has replaced throttle body, manifold gaskets, and valve body, however stalling still exists, dealer stated the combination of stopping, shifting, and the turning of the steering wheel causes the engine to stall, there was also an oil pan leak and coolant leak, purge solenoid was also noisy. Reverse lights had a defective switch and the headlights had a defective switch. Exhaust was noisy and the exhaust bolts were broken. Moldings were leaking, dealer had to also replace carpet. Brakes locked up, dealer found they were full of brake dust, front rotors gouged, dealer replaced brakes and rotors. Steering gear box and power steering gear assembly both leaked. Transmission experienced many problems, a defective leaking pressure line, vibration in driveline, vehicle would slam in reverse when going from drive, differential was replaced due to a humming noise, and the gear shift broke. New tires (no size or brand) due to vibration in front end.

Filed Mar 23, 2000 · Acceleration, Engine · OH

Engine knock,poor gas mileage, rough idling, stalling,transmission clunk when shifting.worst truck I've ever owned!!!

Filed Feb 1, 2000 · Engine, Transmission · VA

Truck bucked violently and stalled immediately after getting discount gas, stalled thereafter shifting from reverse to drive and while waiting at stop signs/red lights . Dealer said it needed tune-up, problem not solved. Different dealer fixed gasket on intake manifold that was drawing oil into engine. Soon after transmission would hesitate before shifting, then rev high (from 2,000 RPM to 4,000) suddenly, then shift to next gear. First dealer claimed pinion bearings were worn, problem was not with transmission. Problem continued day after pinion bearings replaced, dealer pressed to look at transmission. Diagnosed clutch failure. Day after repair rattling sound was heard from exhaust, returned to dealer. Bolt had sheared off into exhaust manifold from heat shield, dealer claimed it was from snow packing on shield. Copy of letter to daimler-chrysler being sent to the federal safety agency.

Filed Apr 15, 1999 · Brakes, Transmission · MD

While driving at any speed ther eis a loud noise and leakage in the transmission, and vehicle stalls and jerks. Problem has been going on for a year. Also, when applying the brakes, they go straight to the floorboard. Dealer can't determine the problem.

Filed Jul 13, 1998 · Engine · PA

While driving engine shuts down, causing the vehicle to stall. Please provide details. Ak