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.
1998 Dodge Dakota fuel system problems
12 complaints (2% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 2%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Delivery: fuel pump4
- Storage: tank assembly2
- Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings2
- Storage1
- Delivery1
At what mileage
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Dodge Dakota fuel system problems in other years
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1998 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Around 60,000 miles I was left stranded after the fuel pump failed. The repair cost over 700 dollars plus the cost of the tow. At 90,000 mile the fuel pump failed again. This time the truck quit in the middle of a major intersection up traffic and putting my life at risk. This time the repair cost 777.00 dollars plus the cost of the tow. I don't feel that a fuel pump should fail so often. Especially a such great cost for repair.
Have had an ongoing problem with hesitation upon acceleration esp. Uphill. Dealer finally (after warranty was up and we have had it in for the same problem at least three times now within the warranty period) found that there was an airleak some where. Also performed a tune up. Straps on back of console are both broke, scratch legs when sitting in back seat. Ran out of gas twice on 1/8 of a tank, then ran out at 1/4 tank. They replace the "sending unit"? At a cost of 170.00 approx. (no longer under warranty by 3000 miles)
Fuel pump failed w/o warning on freeway in traffic, almost causing accident tailgate opened while going down highway pulling trailer, crushed when taking turn, has happened three times before
Sure wish that the manufacturer would notify the owners of such vehicles when there is a service bulletin out so we can make the decision as to if it applies to our vehicle or not...the aircraft manufacturers do it that way...I know..I work for the boeing aircraft company
It appears there was a fuel return line separation that came loose to cause fumes to be ignited by the catalyic converter.
Fuel pump failed. Yh
Gas gauge failed.
Fuel line plastic hose connecting clamp failed.
Bought the vehicle new it had 295 miles on it from dealer assured me it was not a demo power train control module failed after a few days everything died as I was entering traffic dealer repaired after 4 days fuel gage not reading properly dealer repaired engine has slight miss dealer checked twice regapped plugs so they say no improvement rear end is starting to whine fluid checked at oil change am concerned if this truck is ok [email protected]
Questions about the 1998 Dodge Dakota fuel system
Does the 1998 Dodge Dakota have fuel system problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Dodge Dakota, 2% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1998 Dodge Dakota fuel system problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Dodge Dakota fuel system?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have the most fuel system problems?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most fuel system complaints are 1997 (38 complaints), 1995 (17 complaints) and 2002 (17 complaints).
Other 1998 Dodge Dakota problems
Suspension 217Brakes 80Transmission 74Engine 64Steering 47Airbags 32Seat belts 20Visibility 20Body 19Electrical 19Tires 18Lights 11Acceleration 9Wheels 3Locks 2Seats 2Driver assistance 1
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