I have replaced the serpentine belt five times since purchasing my dakota (54,000 miles) as a new vehicle from a dodge dealership in '98. I have not received any reason for the constant wearing of this item. It has become a very expensive maintenance item.
1999 Dodge Dakota engine complaints
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Consumer advised that engine has failed twice while driving. Dealer diagnosed both incidents as the oil pump clogging due to oil being turned to sludge. First incident was in 09/01. 2nd incident in 12/02. Ts
While traveling about 50mph on highway vehicle shutdown. Also, without prior warning steering wheel will lock up. Dealership is aware of problem.
Catalytic converter rattling, making noise. Dealer repaired under federal emmissions warranty, 8 years or 80,000 miles.
We have been told by mckinney dodge in mckinney, texas that we have an intake leak on our manifold. We have made arrangements with our mechanic to have this fixed. I went to the west loop dodge in ft. Worth and picked up the manifold gasket kit from the parts department. Upon reading the insert it stated that the new bolts are now 1/2 inch longer and that the gasket itself is now thicker as well. Also with speaking with our mechanic, he informed us that we are the second truck in the past two weeks that has had the same problem. He was even able to tell us exactly where our leak was before inspecting it. This seems to me that dodge has been aware of this problem and instead of recalling their defect in their product, they made changes to the gaskets and bolt sizes and are now charging over $600 to have this repaired. I feel that this should be considered a defect in their product and dodge should be responsible for paying the bill and not the consumer that has purchased their product.
Vehicle intermittently stalls, and may not start back up. Problem is assumed to be fuel pump. Diagnostic test had no readings. *ak consumer stated sometimes after sitting for an hour it may start, problem may be fuel injector, powertrain control module or automatic shutdown relay.
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a residential street. She was bending down to pick up something from the floor while vehicle was still traveling and hit a brick fence. Upon impact, front airbags didn't go off.*ak when the consumer was traveling about 25-30 MPH on residential street. The truck in front of consumer lost object from back of his truck. Consumer swerved to miss and hit a parked car. Upon impact airbags didn't go off. Consumer stated that A/C was inoperative, transmission was not shifting correctly, engine leaks oil from oil pan area, thermostat leaks, the intake manifold gasket was leaking.
Engine block had to be replaced due to defective cylinder heads. Manufacturer declines any responsibility because no extended warrenty was purchased.
There is premature wear of intake manifold. Dealer has replaced manifold 5 times. Manufacturer will be notified.
Vehicle was taken to a chrysler dealership to diagnose the problem. The mechanic there said he had seen this problem a few times with this same model. That it was a defect in the oil pump. Repair would cost around $4,000. Vehicle was well cared for and we have complete journal of oil changes and all other care and repairs.
When starting vehicle brake light came on. After releasing parking brake, light stayed on. Consumer states after a couple of minutes ABS,engine check light, and emrgency brake light was on, then, vehicle died. Consumer has not contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.
Without warning engine blew while driving. Prior to incident, vehicle was inspected by dealer. Dealer changed the guage. Please provide further details.
Exhaust manifold bolts cracked, causing exhaust fumes to come inside vehicle. Please give any further details.
While driving vehicle back fired and noticed a lot of racket, and a lot of oil consumption. Consumer stated it was manifold gasket.
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Engine has stalled while driving at 30mph, and right before engine also stalled. Engine started making some noises like knocking. Contacted dealer, and dealer accused consumer of not taking care off vehicle even though consumer has all paper work on service checkups. Ak
Vehicle is on third catalytic converter since purchase, makes a loud clanking sound. Also, does not shift properly.
Right front ball joint were falling out. Left front ball joint in disrepair.dealer notified on 4/10/00.mileage5536 .catalytic converter replacedat20445. Thermostat housing replaced at 13478.
5.2l engine; 20,418 mi; high oil consumption & spark knock due to faulty intake manifold valley-pan gasket. Dealership replaced gasket at no cost (warranty).
Vehcile wanders left to right on dry road. Front end vibrates intermitently. Consumer has been waiting for the district representative to call but no contact.*ak engine valve failed five times. Steering failed three times. Rear oil seal is leaking.
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
Interior water leak@6620milage,2 serpentine belts replaced,5 times engine/interior engine light eluminated caused vehicle to stall while driving
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.
Engine repeatedly breaks #2 spark plug. Dealer has no solution.
Intermittently vehicle will stall out and die without warning. Dealer has not been able to duplicate the problem.
While traveling noticed engine check light flashing soon after vehicle stalled. Dealer has repaired veicle, but problem returned. *ak the vehicle also stalls during idle.
While driving vehicle caught on fire in the engine compartment on the driver's side, cause unknown. Please give any further details.
Engine knock. Dealer has tried to fix twice using tech bulletins and problem persists. Only fix I have found was to use highest octane fuel. Owners manual states only 87 oct. Is required and resulting damage from prolonged spark knock may not be covered by warranty. A service tech. Stated to me there is no fix avail. For this problem.
5.2l engine has a loud knock when warm and accelerating past 2200rpm. The engine also burns 2+ qts of oil between scheduled changes. Cortese dodge twice has told me this is normal behavior. Problem was reported at 9000 miles, still there at 12000 miles
I have had three things wrong with this truck. All have been because the factory did not put the parts togeter right in the first time.I have the truck in the shop for the noises, if it is not fixed to the standards of a new 1999 truck, I will like a different truck. If this is not possible, I will sell this and never buy from dodge again!!!
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