1999 Dodge Dakota: check engine light

10 of the 641 complaints about the 1999 Dodge Dakota describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 10
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 24 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2011
1
2010
3
2008
1
2007
5
2006
6
2005
9
2004
5
2003
10
2002
9
2001
16
2000
7
1999
10
1998
2
1997
4
1996
6

What owners say

Filed Aug 21, 2004 · Brakes · 58,800 miles · NJ

Prior to the part replacement, I experienced the following with my 1999 dodge dakota pickup (manual transmission). The engine stalled, the speedometer acted erratically and dropped to zero, and the check engine and ABS warning lights came on. This occurred while I was still in gear and moving at speeds of 50 MPH, 35 MPH, 25 MPH, and when just starting out after backing out of a parking space. Those times when I had sufficient speed, the engine would restart within 10 seconds - if I left the vehicle in gear. At other speeds, the truck stopped dead in the roadway - with traffic behind me having to slam on their brakes. The internet is littered with stories of the failure of the ABS/rear wheel speed sensor in dodge vehicles. (for examples, see www.dodgedakotas.com). There are, however, no indications of related accidents. I suspect it is only a matter of time. I researched the problem via the internet and took my vehicle to my local dealer and had them replace the part (at a cost of $85 +$36.10). The vehicle has not exhibited any of the above symptoms since replacing the sensor. I retained the failed part. The issue here is that this sensor should not cause the engine to stall. There are no diagnostic codes associated with this failure. My belief is that the firmware for the onboard computer must be flashed for all models (and the issue corrected for any future models) so that the engine is not told to shut down. I would add that, since this sensor is associated with emissions, the replacement and labor should be covered under the warranty. Thank you for letting me vent!

Filed Sep 23, 2003 · Electrical, Engine · WA

Multiple failures of vehicle's catalytic converter.*mr *ph *jb the engine light had come on, the oil pressure gauge had become inoperative and the vehicle had trouble climbing steep hills.

Filed Mar 14, 2003 · Engine · 28,225 miles · MA

While highway driving , the "check engine" light came on and my acceleration dropped 20 MPH while still pressing on the pedal. Hesitation also while climbing hills.

Filed Mar 11, 2003 · Brakes, Electrical · 36,000 miles · CA

Water pump failure, after replacement of catalytic converter exhaust leak detected, slow speed from 2nd to 3rd gear, gear sticks from 3rd to 4th gear, rough idling, odometer reading failure, ABS light stays on, check engine light remains lit, gas tank sensor failure (reads empty when tank is full), when driving approx. 10 - 20 MPH engine stalls / shuts off, coming to stop engine shuts off, vehicle vibration when brakes applied to come to a stop or slowing down (rear brakes), engine pings / knocks in normal operation at speeds from 30 to 70+ MPH, after the engine warms up, anti-lock / ABS sensor out, fuel gauge - sending unit malfunction, intake manifold gasket leaking, gasket cracked / leaking, thermostat gasket leaking, drive belt cracking / deteriorating, fuel induction system failing. Problems with this vehicle since date of purchase. Purchased from honda north dealer.

Filed Feb 2, 2002 · MD

Vehilce has been taken back 3 times. Dealer advised on purchase date that engine light represented minor problem that they fixed.

Filed Oct 17, 2000 · Brakes, Electrical · NY

Engine stalled, check engine light - on, odometer read "no bus" lost power steering and power brakes, would not restart and had towed, problem traced to 20amp fuse and computer module.

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Engine · MA

Interior water leak@6620milage,2 serpentine belts replaced,5 times engine/interior engine light eluminated caused vehicle to stall while driving

Filed Aug 31, 2000 · Engine · MA

Interior water leak@6620mileage,whole interior replaced,2 serpentine belts replaced, 5 times for engine stalling either in idle or while driving , engine light eluminated and vehicle would stall and not start, towed twice for this problem. Currently awaiting abitration hearing with ncds through chrysler

Filed Aug 21, 2000 · Engine · MA

5/5/00 milage-24009 engine light on - vehicle stalled (towed) 6/22/00 milage-26743 engine light on-vehicle stalled 6/23/00 milage-26774 engine light on-vehicle stalled6/26/00 milage-26930 engine light on-vehicle stalled 8/10/00 mileage28776 engine light on-vehicle stalled chrysler case#7556187 filed for abitration due to safety issues and burdensome repairs. Replaced parts:spark plugs,PCM, sprk plugwire,headgasket, cylinder.

Filed Sep 29, 1998 · Transmission · MA

Truck would not shift into 3rd gear, this did not occur all time. The check engine light came on several times. Was told to ignore the light and should only be concerned if the light was flashing. They ajusted the throttle pressure cable. It seemed to take care of the problem for approx 1 week. Then the problems started again. This time it still would not shift properly and now it was bogging out. I was attempting to pull out into traffic and as I stepped on the gas the truck just bogged out. It would not shift into the proper gears. I drove back to the dealer, the check the truck and said the something was wrong with the trani, would not let me drive vehicle, given rental.