2001 Dodge Dakota: engine stalls while driving

Filed Aug 12, 2025 · Fuel system · CA

My 2001 Dodge Dakota has a faulty SKIM system. The vehicle goes into No-Start/Stall while driving down the road. I have had it at a dealership and they do not have technical experience with these older vehicles that require an “antiquated software system”. This is a dangerous situation, particularly in foothills with winding roads.

Filed Aug 12, 2025 · Electrical, Transmission · 119,000 miles · CA

The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to have the catalytic converter replaced, the vehicle stalled while driving at various speeds. There was no warning light illuminated. Due to the failure, the contact had to have the vehicle towed to the residence on nine separate occasions. The vehicle was also towed to a dealer, where the PCM was replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. Upon investigation, the contact linked the failure to the Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM). The contact believed that a defect with the SKIM had caused the sudden stall with the security light flashing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 119,000.

Filed Nov 14, 2007 · Engine · 55,000 miles · IN

Engine stalling and / or failure sometimes when driving sometimes at startup. I have had this 2001 dodge dakota for about three years this problem will occur at anytime. Each time I would take it to a mechanic the truck would be running good and they could find nothing wrong. They have scanned the engine and found no faults. I have read of many customers with this same problems and I just can't understand why there has not been a recall by the chrysler corp. On this safety issue.

Filed Feb 14, 2006 · Engine, Transmission · CA

Just bought a dakota truck 2 wks ago, second day engine light went on and car kept stalling when driving, it completely turned off while driving. It also does not change gear; it takes a while to get going. This happened 1/18/06. On 2/10/06 I noticed an idling sound right after breaking and it didn't want to stop. Very unsafe driving with children. Uncertain of its brakes and the complete shut off of truck & or stalling while driving. I took it to chrysler and wanted to charge $170. For diagnostic work 2 weeks after I bought it. Why haven't they recalled these type of unsafe vehicles?

Filed Jan 26, 2005 · Engine · 62,910 miles · VA

While driving 55 MPH the engine stalled without warning. Vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer.

Filed Dec 27, 2004 · Suspension · MD

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was able to restart vehicle, and drive it to the dealer. After a knocking noise was heard coming from the front vehicle was placed on diagnostic machine, but the problem could not be duplicated for stalling. However, mechanic determined that the left and right control arms needed to be replaced due to corrosion.

Filed Apr 14, 2004 · Engine · AL

While driving 65 MPH vehicle stalled. Consumer tried to restart vehicle, but was unable to do so. Consumer had vehicle towed to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that engine needed to be replaced due to sludge built up.

Filed Mar 20, 2003 · Engine · 31,050 miles · MA

I was driving through a tunnel in boston and my truck suddenly died for no apparent reason. I was able to pull over far to the side of the road but was still in the travel lane. The odometer was flashing "no bus" and all the dashboard indicator lights were on. The vehicle showed no mechanical signs of failure prior to stalling and made no noise when stalling - it just died. After being towed out of the tunnel (30 min. After the vehicle stalling), I attempted to start the truck and it started right up. I called the dealership and they had no service appointments for one week. This is unacceptable. Then, today (march 21), the truck died again in the same tunnel on my way home from work. This time, it started up after 5 minutes before the tow truck arrived. This is a safety issue and dodge seems uninterested in fixing it promptly.

Filed Nov 12, 2002 · Engine · AL

Engine idle drops and almost stalls when sitting at traffic signals or turning at slow speeds. Engine also idles roughly. Mileage has dropped from 15-16 mpg in the city; down to 12-13 mpg in the city. The dealer has flashed the engine's computer 2 times since august 2002. But, neither flash helped the problems listed above. To the contrary, the city mileage has dropped to 11-12 mpg in the city. My truck has approximately 22,000 miles on the odometer. Dt

Filed Oct 10, 2002 · Engine · ID

While driving the vehicle at any speed engine stalls and suddenly accelerates while applying brakes. Please provide further information. Mr

Filed Jul 17, 2002 · Engine · MD

Engine stalling when slowing down to a stop or while applying accelerator pedal from a stop postion. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.

Filed Apr 2, 2002 · Transmission · SC

Truck stalls when put into reverse, same problem occurs at times in drive as well