2001 Dodge Dakota engine problems

Filed Apr 16, 2019 · Engine · IL

Takata recall exhaust manifold gasket fail over time and allowing more fumes and engine noise door pins none replaceible and wear out over time cause door damage

Filed Jan 6, 2019 · Electrical, Engine · 189,000 miles · CA

Hello my I am disapointed this is the 3rd cam shaft sensor ill have to replace after much research this is a common error on whoever designed this in result car can shutsown while driving leaving you with no control or perhaps when starting vehicle willll not stay running why isnt there a recall to fix this poblem for intake manifold

Filed Jul 26, 2015 · Engine, Transmission · 176,000 miles · NY

I was driving in a small neighborhood and I hear a very distinct ticking noise coming from the front passenger side, after I looked at the area I noticed that the exhaust manifold bolts and heat shield were broke . This can cause exhaust fumes to come into the car while driving and should be taken care of.

Filed Jan 27, 2015 · Engine · 179,000 miles · PA

My dodge dakota with the 4.7 engine races all the time. When I first start it, it races and it also does it when shifting gears. When I go from one gear to another I have to put it in neutral until it stops racing and then put it in either reverse or forward. It also does this when I come to a stop sign or red light it races and I have to push harder on the break pedal to keep it from going forward until it comes down to normal speed. I don't know how many times I came close to hitting the person setting in front of me from the engine racing.

Filed Sep 10, 2014 · Engine · 100,000 miles · GA

Engine shuts off when turning right at 90 degree angle and must be put into park and restarted.

Filed Jul 18, 2011 · Electrical, Engine · 215,000 miles · 00

Engine was overheating when air conditioner was turned on. This was due to the fan clutch needing to be replaced. Also, oil pressure gauge is broken in instrument cluster and so is not reporting oil pressure accurately. The entire instrument gauge cluster needs to be replaced to repair this.

Filed Sep 3, 2010 · Engine · 178,000 miles · MN

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the central timing module of the vehicle was defective. The contact stated that because of this defective part the ignition lights flash when he removed the key, the horn blows, and the windshield wipers go off. The dealer stated that they could get the part but they do not know when it will arrive. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 179,000.

Filed May 25, 2010 · Engine, Visibility · 110,000 miles · OH

The heat quit working in our 2001 dodge dakota quad cab. It would not work on any of the blower settings. I began looking up possible solutions to the problem. I replaced the fuse, and it still didn't work. I also replaced the resistor. While looking online for other options, I realized that many vehicles from dodge from that year and surrounding years had a common problem. Everyone had mentioned the wiring harness was melted. Sure enough, I went and checked and it was melted just before where the resistor plugs in.

Filed Apr 27, 2010 · Engine · 114,349 miles · CA · 1 injury

Coolant was leaking near cap, could not replace because dealer closed ,dealer only part,tried duct tape for tem. Fix until dealer opened, did not stop leak, was still wet at cap gave cap a twist to insure tightness,,, plastic housing suffered major failure, split apart and covered me with scalding coolant,2nd degree burns on 10% of me.. Beware if you have the 2.5 l engine then you have this setup. All dodge needed to do is make that thin plastic piece of junk a bit thicker.

Filed Apr 1, 2009 · Engine, Transmission · 85,000 miles · LA

My vehicle was recalled but the day I was going to bring it in the transmission stopped working and the motor is no more good. The truck would not shift gears good and it was going on for a while. My father changed the head gaskets but it did not help.