2001 Dodge Dakota acceleration problems

Filed Nov 10, 2010 · Acceleration, Airbags · 236,000 miles · FL

I bought my 2001 dodge dakota quad cab brand new and until this date, I have only had one issue. The power window motor quit and was replaced in 2008. On october 1st, 2010, my cruise control went out. Thinking it was wear and tear, I was not in a rush to fix it. Then the horn quit working. When the air bag light started flashing when I turned the steering wheel, I took it in to be serviced. My concern is that I have the same issues as a previous recall, but my VIN # is not included in that period. My mechanic says it is the clockspring assembly that needs to be replaced and the part is expensive. Looking online, it appears dodge is not making good. My VIN # matches the other complaints. After contacting dodge (11/10/10), I was offered a 50% refund on repair work. This says to me that they acknowledge there is something wrong with other models/year. This is unacceptable no matter how old the vehicle is. It is a safety issue with dodge.

Filed Nov 16, 2009 · Acceleration, Airbags · 98,000 miles · WA

The horn quit the cruise controls quit working. The air bag light are on air bags are dead the clock spring is bad in all the 2000 2001 dodge dakota 's all have the same problem. Dealer said sounds like you got a problem. This is a safety problem.

Filed Apr 20, 2009 · Acceleration · VA

Acceleration would occur when in park position. It would also occur at traffic lights, without pressing the gas. This lead to the cadillac converter to malfunction and fail, next the water pump went out, the o2 sensor, and various belts. My truck is a 2001 dodge dakota with only 78,000 miles, the repairs will reach 2000.00 I have had the vehicle looked at and was told that a vehicle with these low miles should not occur. The cadillac converter is a ca emissions one, which is expensive. This should had never happened, my truck is driven 10 miles a day.

Filed Sep 24, 2008 · Acceleration, Airbags · 125,000 miles · CA

My husband was driving his 2001 dodge dakota home at night, on a country road, around august 5, 2008 and the headlights flickered on and off. When he got home, the windshield wipers went haywire, the horn continued to honk, the door locks began locking and unlocking, and the air bag light came on. We found out the central timer module (cmt) and clock spring had failed and was told the truck was unsafe to drive. We had both repaired for $530. I was told that recalls existed on several dodge vehicles but not one of them specified our truck. I contacted dodge and they just said it was not my truck so I was out of luck. I then did some research on this on-line and found several forums with this same problem on this year of truck, plus several others, and they could not find any help from dodge either. This is a really serious malfunction and could of cause a very bad accident. I just need dodge to own up to the problem and reimburse us for the repairs we had. Also admit there is a problem on all dodge vehicles, before someone get seriously injured or killed.

Filed Aug 21, 2007 · Acceleration, Airbags · 78,000 miles · IL

I have a 2001 dodge dakota 4.7l quadcab and my horn, cruise and airbag all stopped working at the same time. I have seen a recall for this matter on 2000 vehicles, but not 2001. I am now operating without an airbag. *tr updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr the consumer stated he is also without a horn and has not replaced it due to cost. Updated 02/01/08

Filed Jul 27, 2004 · Acceleration, Brakes · 40,687 miles · MD

I own a 2001 dodge dakota quad cab 4x4 sle that we purchased new. In the last 6 months, and with only 49000 miles on the truck currently, the following failures have occurred: (1) (from february 2004 to present) the factory-installed external wiring harness (for towing a trailer) melted from the inside out, shorting out the electrical system. (2) brakes would pulsate anytime brakes were applied. Dealer attributed this to warping of rotors and replaced pads and turned the rotors. Dealer noted a spring on driver-side caliper was missing and replaced it as well. (3) the heater/AC controls failed. (4) went for state inspection and inspector failed truck due to failure of upper ball joints and brakes. The same brakes I just had fixed in february. Premature failure of ball joints attributed to "typical problem for dakotas/durangos". Well if it's typical, why isn't there a recall?? The dealer had no answers. Failure was a result of calipers not releasing properly causing the rotors and brake pads to "glaze". Dealer opted to pick up the tab for the new rotors and the new pads, only at my request. The new calipers and brake lines still cost me $800. Again I'm wondering why I'm paying for so much on a truck that is only 3 years old with only 49000 miles. (5) unknown problem at startup when engine is cold. Pressing the accelerator causes the engine to sputter. Problem exists until engine is warm then goes away. Two dodge dealerships and neither can figure out the problem as there is no computer error code coming up. All items mentioned were paid for by me unless otherwise specified. Had any of these issues been a result of negligence, or lots of mileage, or had the dodge dealership(s) opted to pay for items that were the obvious result of poor craftsmanship, I wouldn't complain. But, the failures relating to the brakes could quite possibly have resulted in an accident which risks my life and that of my wife, and dodge doesn't seem to care.

Filed May 21, 2004 · Acceleration · 38,000 miles · MT

When the cruise control is being used,my 2001 dakota qc will surge. The tachometer will jump a little and the vehicle will jerk slightly. The pickup has been in the shop for 6 weeks with no answers!

Filed Sep 22, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · NC

Consumer called complaining about engine problems. Also stated that every time it overextends 4 rpms will not switch gears, transmission failed, and vehicle vibrated and died. Manufacturer was contacted, and stated that they would not do any thing because there was no recall on this vehicle.

Filed Jul 25, 2003 · Acceleration · MO

The throttle sensor failed to return to normal when it was released. *mr *ts

Filed Jun 26, 2003 · Acceleration, Transmission · NY

Front axle on 2001 dodge dakota unexpectedly broke. *mr the vehicle was in motion when the incident occurred. The dealer stated it was a manufacturer's problem. The consumer experienced several serious problems within one year with sudden acceleration on up to 80 MPH. *scc