Exhaust leak on 2004 dodge dakota.
2004 Dodge Dakota engine problems
12 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 12,720. 1 crash reported.
- owner complaints
- 12
- of this car's complaints
- 6%
- typical mileage
- 12,720
- crashes
- 1
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Engine3
- Cooling system3
- Exhaust system1
- Engine: gasoline1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Dodge Dakota engine problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 2004 Dodge Dakota engine
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 2004 Dodge Dakota owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Driving at 35 MPH valve spring broke losing all compression in cylinder #1.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the engine warning indicator illuminated on the instrument panel. Immediately following, the vehicle lost power and was towed to the driver's residence. Approximately two weeks later, the vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that a new engine was needed due to oil sludge build up. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer stated that the failure was not under warranty. The VIN was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.
Consumer would like reimbursement for repairs to there 2004 dodge dakota sport. *kb the radiator failed and resulted in the vehicle overheating. The rear differential failed. The right front axle, axle shaft assembly was worn. Electric engine cooling fan failed which damaged the new radiator.
The electrical system keeps malfunctioning. The fuel gauge doesn't work right and the temperature hand sometimes is on hot as soon as you crank the truck. The check engine light keeps coming on too. It has been worked on 3 times since I bought it a year ago.
I purchased a 2004 dodge dakota slt from elk grove dodge, elk grove, california, engine started overheating, first two times they couldn't find the problem, the third time was a broken radiator hose and the fourth time replaced both cylinder heads as heads are cracked due to overheating. They found coolant on spark plugs.
Consumer states when stopping at a light the vehicle idles low , 500 rpms, and attempts to stall. Dealer states that there is a defect.
No accident.
Vehicle stalled while driving at any speed. Sometimes it took 10 minutes, sometimes 2 hours before vehicle will restart. Vehicle was serviced by the dealership six times. Diagnostic test was done, but no engine failure code was found. No parts were replaced. They only reflashed the engine, but this failed to correct the problem.*ak the vehicle stalled causing an accident.
Took delivery of 2004 dodge dakota slt on march 5, 2004 within one month, needle pegged at hot and check engine light came on upon first start up of day. Computer reset itself when truck was shut off and then restarted. No further problems remainder of day. However, problem persisted. Took truck into fresno dodge for service-1st time, march 23: sensor was reset; 2nd time in shop, april 10: sensor replaced; 3rd time in shop, may 19: computer replaced-vehicle in shop for 17 days. 4th time, june 6: fresno dodge placed diagnostic computer copilot in dash; we pushed button on diagnostic computer when problem presented again on june 27. Have not heard one word from fresno dodge. Problem presented again on july 26.
Questions about the 2004 Dodge Dakota engine
Does the 2004 Dodge Dakota have engine problems?
Owners have filed 12 complaints about the engine of the 2004 Dodge Dakota, 6% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2004 Dodge Dakota engine problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 12,720 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Dodge Dakota engine?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Dodge Dakota have bad engine?
The Dodge Dakota model years with the most engine complaints are 1999 (73 complaints), 1998 (64 complaints) and 2001 (59 complaints).
Other 2004 Dodge Dakota problems
Steering 74Suspension 45Brakes 23Electrical 21Transmission 19Airbags 15Visibility 14Body 7Acceleration 6Lights 6Fuel system 5Seats 4Tires 4Wheels 3Seat belts 1
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