2002 Dodge Dakota engine problems

Filed Feb 15, 2020 · Electrical, Engine · MO

This 2001 dodge dakota comes up with code p0601 it says it is a memory check sum error. It comes on intermittent in cold weather. If you clear the code it might come right back or it might stay off it is annoying sometimes it messes with the ABS making the front right brake hang up

Filed Dec 4, 2018 · Electrical, Engine · 115,000 miles · KS

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle was able to move with out the ignition being started. The contact also stated that the key could be removed from the ignition and the vehicle could still be moved or pushed without the engine being started or without the gear being in drive. Also, the key sometimes would not stay in the ignition and hanged loosely. There were no waning indicators illuminated. The contact called samuel's dodge, chrysler, jeep, ram, mazda (1421 e 30th ave, hutchinson, ks 67502, (620) 665-5567), but no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and did not assist. The failure mileage was 115,000. The VIN was invalid.

Filed Jul 16, 2016 · Engine · 124,000 miles · FL

I bought the subject pickup in 2014, I found after driving it that the engine would lose power, wouldn't idle smoothly, and it would backfire thru the throttle body electronic fuel injection. The problem was and is intermittent, it sometimes happens when pulling into traffic, making me trying to pull over to the curb. I took it the local dodge dealership [rocky top dodge, sevierville tn] to have it fixed, they tuned it up, cleaned the throttle body and a few other things and said it was ok. I paid them $650+, pulled out of the dealership, and there it was doing the same thing. I immediately turned around went back to the dealership, they kept it for 4 more days, then told me they didn't know what the what was and couldn't fix it. I been driving just about everyday since with this problem. I tried contacting dodge, they were suppose to have a regional rep contact me, that never happened. It just amazes me that I am the only person in the country having this problem. I did take it upon myself to change all of the engine sensors, that costs me $300 to do it myself. I am just highly frustrated with dodge that they can't tell me what's wrong with this truck and fix it. I need help since it's a safety issue.

Filed Jul 20, 2014 · Engine · 153,000 miles · CA

While I was traveling uphill the engine shut off as I was going over the freeway overpass to enter the south bound freeway entrance. I lost all power steering and brakes and had just enough power to roll downhill past the freeway entrance to turn on a street to roll to a stop just as I turned the corner. Thank goodness I wasn't on the freeway when this happened or have any cars in front of me as I was rolling downhill because I didn't have brakes. I tried to start the engine and got no power, but noticed the mileage reader said "no bus". I had the truck towed home. For the next 2-3 months the truck would start sometimes and run for about 15 minutes and shut off and other times it would just turn over as if it had a bad alternator.the strange thing is when it was 70-74 degrees outside and below the truck would start and run for about 15 minutes before shutting off and when you tried to start the engine right after it would just turn over and not start. If it was close to 80 degrees or hotter outside, the truck would never start, it would just turn over like a bad alternator. After doing some research on the "no bus" code, I found out that this was an indication that the power control module (PCM/ECM computer) was bad. After further research I found that heat affected the PCM and that's why it started on some days and not others. I bought a rebuilt PCM and the truck did the same thing after a month and a half. This part should not be sold by as a rebuild because the computer board melts and leaks a greasy like substance. My brother in-law has experience with computers and said it resembled melted heat coating from the computer board. We had success with a remanufactured PCM. This part should be recalled and corrected. There is a list of people on the dodge forum who have suffered with the same issues and I'm sure someone out here has wrecked or died over this.

Filed Dec 14, 2010 · Engine · 141,000 miles · NY · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. The contact was driving approximately 50 MPH when he noticed a burning odor. The contact then noticed smoke coming from under the dashboard area. The contact disconnected the blower from the resister. The dealer was notified of the failure who informed the contact to call the manufacturer. The manufacture was contacted who advised the contact that they would reimburse him for the parts needed to repair the failure but not for the labor costs. The vehicle was not repaired. The current and failure mileage was approximately 141,000.

Filed Nov 12, 2010 · Engine · 97,000 miles · WA

I have a 2002 dodge dakota v6 3.9l truck. I just replaced the water pump and with that, water has been coming down into my floor of passenger side of truck from heater core. This cause my main windshield window to clog up causing my inability to see out of windshield. I've now learned that many dodge dakota truck owners have been replacing their heater core and dodge has not made recall to this epidemic. The design of this device is troubling. Plastic will never suffice real common sense to make and input parts on a vehicle that will render appropriate activity. Can something be done about this. Consumers are losing big money because of one's stupid design with dodge very much well aware of this issue.

Filed Aug 17, 2010 · Brakes, Electrical · 73,000 miles · PA · fire

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota quadcab. While driving at approximately 10 MPH, the front brakes locked and the vehicle would only accelerate at a very low speed. The contact stated there was an extremely strong burning rubber smell. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis and was not repaired. The failure occurred once before and was taken to an authorized dealer where they were unable to diagnose the failure. The failure and current mileages were 73,000. Updated 11/19/10 *cn the consumer stated the front brakes locked up. Updated 11/23/10. *jb updated evoq 12/22/10*jb the consumer stated the brakes locked up again on july 18,2011. The consumer also stated while under the 30 day warranty, the vehicle caught on fire under the hood. Updated 08/31/11 updated 10/20/11,.

Filed Jan 19, 2010 · Engine · 160,582 miles · FL

Have a 2002 dodge dakota with a 4.7 litre engine ,engine has severe oil sludge which cause my vehicle to break down. This has happened twice ,the first time I notice engine running hot,took it to my mechanic and he removed the valve covers and noticed severe oil sludge ,proceeded to take the engine apart and cleaned it and put it back together,this was less than 20,000 miles ago.we wenton a trip that was a bout 260 miles away ,it was a cold morning ,engine got hot and started running rough then we heard a loud noise then the truck start clanking under the hood. I took the valve covers off and it was clogged again. Now I have found out that this engine is famous for this problem and chrysler knows it can you help.

Filed Jan 23, 2008 · Engine · 79,700 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge dakota. When starting the vehicle or after the vehicle becomes cold, the gear will not shift out of park for 30-40 minutes. While driving between 35-40 MPH, the engine light remained illuminated. The contact drove to the dealer and they replaced the battery, the gas emission canister, and the hose package for emissions, the timing chain, the manifold exhaust on the left side, and the insulator steering gear. The vehicle was still under warranty. When the contact retrieved the vehicle, it was rattling and revving up to 2,500 RPM's. The vehicle was towed back to the dealer and remained there for over a month. When the vehicle was retrieved the second time, the alarm system was not working. The contact does not want to take the vehicle back to the dealer because everytime he gets the vehicle back something else fails. The current mileage was 80,552 and failure mileage was 79,700.

Filed Aug 17, 2007 · Brakes, Engine · 40,000 miles · FL · crash

Purchase 02 dodge dakota report brakes 3 time dodge found now problems . Brakes,crash no injuries,also @40k miles intake leak,water pump @36 dodge will not help with any repair cost they say its out side of warranty.