2003 Dodge Dakota: engine stalls while driving

Filed Jul 27, 2016 · Engine · TN

2003 dodge dakota. Consumer writes in regards to dealership unable to diagnose and repair engine stalling problems. *smd after having a computer update performed, the vehicle continued to stall.

Filed Feb 7, 2012 · Engine · 90,000 miles · WV

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled intermittently, without warning. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic several times for the failure. The mechanic was unable to diagnose the failure. The local mechanic replaced the spark plugs and the o2 sensors, but the failure was not corrected. The vehicle continued to stall intermittently. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000 and the current mileage was 135,000. The VIN information was not available.

Filed Nov 10, 2006 · Fuel system · 40,000 miles · UT

I was driving along when my truck lost power for no apparent reason, it just stalled out. I did get to the side of the highway and turn it off, then started it up again. I continued down the road when it did it again. I was 80 miles from home and 30 miles from the nearest town in a truck that only had 40k miles of it and it left me stranded in the middle of nowhere because of a faulty fuel pump. This must be a problem since there was a recall on replaced fuel pumps in this year of vehicle. A vehicle between 03' and 06 should only have about 12k to 36k so why are the parts not staying together? It was a fuel pump, in the gas tank which you don't have access to unless its at home or in a shop, why are they building vehicles with faulty parts that you can't even change. I had to pay $763.00 to get it fixed, and it had to be towed 125 miles from where I lived, so I was with out a vehicle and then had to get a ride over to get it a week later.

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Brakes · 45,004 miles · WI

On september 8 2006 my service engine light came on as I was driving home. While climbing a hill the engine started to miss fire and the truck was running very rough. When I crested the hill the vehicle stalled and I lost power brakes and steering. There was no traffice so I was able to pull over and stop the vehicle safely. I looked under the hood and seen that the vacuum line was rotted in half. I tried to restart the vehicle and it would not run. I spliced the line and was able to get the vehicle home. I was then looking under the hood and noticed that the vacuum booster for the brakes has rust on it. I called the chrysler customer care line and they told me that they had never heard of that happing on a 2003. They asked me the milage and I told them it had 45000 miles on it. I was then instructed to take the vehicle to a chrysler dealer and have it checked so they could see if there was a problem with the car. I took the vehicle to richland county chrysler in richland center wi. They told me that they would look at it as see if there was a problem. They looked at the vehicle and told me that yes the vacuum lines are rotted and that the brake booster is rusting. They would not repair the vehicle and charged me $80.00 to look at it. I have the old vacuum lines that are rotted and I also have the rusted vacuum booster.

Filed Aug 10, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · 11 miles · NY

I have a light knocking in my engine. The first time I took it to the dealer, they stated there was something wrong with the engine, but unable to indentify the problem. I took it back again. They had it for 3 days, and said there was nothing wrong with it. They say all dodge engines make that noise. Unknown to them, I have 2 and my other does not make the same noise. It has occasionally stalled both backing up and going forward. There is a pulling to the right even after having it aligned and balanced. It does not shift properly and won't stay in cruise control while climbing a hill. Also my oil hose was loose causing a rattling under the hood. The light showing you the gear your in did not work properly. Over all the worse vehicle I have ever owned with a hefty tag.

Filed Mar 16, 2004 · Transmission · NY

While driving the vehicle stalled. The driver tried to restart the vehicle and was able to restart. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The cause has not been determined. Please provide further details.

Filed Feb 19, 2004 · Engine · 6,000 miles · WV

Vehicle stalled when driven at 50 MPH or greater. *ak the consumer stated the problem occurred at least 4 times.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine · 450 miles · PA

As truck pulls out (1-5min.)it slows down and backfires real loud. Doesnt stall out, but no power. When you step on the gas nothing happens it still is crawling around 5mi.this will happen about 1-3mminutes then it automatically picks up by itself and resumes speed. Happening every 2wks then every wk. Sometimes a day apart.had co-pilot on twice but results were o. Nothing shows on the dashboard when it happend, but the backfiring is getting louder. Called consumer around 5 times but I am right where I started.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Transmission · 1,571 miles · NJ

Transmission will not shift from 2nd to 3rd gear when climbing grades. Also truck will stall out with no warning or check engine lights.

Filed Dec 30, 2003 · Engine · 405 miles · MN

4x4 dodge dakota quad cab stalls periodically. Has stalled 12 times between the period 10/30/03 and 12/19/03. Dealership claims it cannot recreate. Usually occurs within a few minutes of starting. Typically has been at slow speeds (20 MPH or lower), but has occurred as high as 40 MPH. Typically restarts after sitting for a few minutes. Would not restart, however, after stall on 12/14/03. Currently on 5th service visit. Dealership tells me no error codes show up on the computer. I suggested installation of a co-pilot. After lengthy wait for a co-pilot (national backorder per chrysler), event was recorded on co-pilot and has been sent to chrysler. As of yet, no word on results of co-pilot data. I have begun arbitration process under mn lemon law to have vehicle replaced/repurchased.

Filed Oct 3, 2003 · Engine · NC

While driving at any speed or stopping at a traffic light the vehicle would stall out. The dealership has been contacted. Please provide any additional details.

Filed Sep 25, 2003 · Acceleration, Brakes · 778 miles · MA

Vehicle (1)shifts harshly, (2)does not upshift smoothly/upshifts at excessive RPM, (3)stalls when making low-speed left-hand turns, (4)idles roughly, (5)fails to maintain speed in cruise control, (6)downshifts harshly after losing speed in cruise control, (7)transmission gear indicator did not indicate actual gear vehicle was in, (8)vehicle failed to shift from reverse to park, and from park to reverse, and (9)vehicle emergency brake failed to release, then failed to hold.