2005 Dodge Dakota: check engine light

Filed Dec 12, 2016 · Engine · 140,000 miles · MS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle experienced overheating after being operated in the summer. The check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a oil radiator cooler was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.

Filed Oct 5, 2016 · Acceleration, Brakes · 61,000 miles · VA

On october 5, 2016 at approximately 12:45 p.m., l engaged the cruise control at a speed of 55 miles per hour. When I pressed on the brake pedal the truck accelerated to a speed of 60 miles and higher. I tested the cruise control system twice more and it did the same thing. The vehicle never slowed down. This is a safety hazard. I was on dam neck road where the speed limit is 55 miles per hour. This is a city street. After this occurred my engine light came on, which clearly indicates a mechanical problem. I think there may be other vehicles that could have this same malfunction and cause a serious accident or death.

Filed Jul 15, 2016 · Transmission · 137,780 miles · OH

Driving down the road in motion the transmission slams and the vehicle struggles to move it comes up with 2 codes which are p2706 and p0700 and when it sets this code off check engine light comes on.it has caused us to almost accidents as vehicle wont move.I am scared to drive with kids in vehicle in fear of an accident.

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Electrical, Steering · 98,000 miles · GA

I am a tall driver standing 6'9" even with the seat all the way down and all the way back. After inheriting the 2005 dodge dakota sxt quad cab pickup truck from my step father that pasted away in october of 2013. I was driving along and my right knee hit the key while in the on position knocking into the auxiliary position turning the truck almost completely off. All the check engine lights came on the AC shut off turned over to heat and started getting very hot inside the truck. We when to the local dodge dealer they hooked up of a machine that gave them a code that said our computer was out of factory spec's. The guy said if we wanted it to be looked at to be diagnost.we would have to pay $198.00 to have them sep up an appointment for us to bring it in and put it on the "big computer" and if the computer in the truck can be restored to factory spec's that would be done with t the $198.00. The same guy said if they can't get it back to factory spec's and we need a new brain computer for our truck which my step father purchased new in 2005 from a different dealer. The guy said the new computer would cost us $2000.00 since this first incident it has happened four other times with the same thing happening each time. I am disabled and can't afford this headache off these issues.

Filed Jun 15, 2009 · Transmission · 69,834 miles · WV

Engine light and transmission temp light came on after driving up and down a large incline. Stopped vehicle to allow temp to cool. Both lights reappear after 30-40 minutes driving and goes off after stopping and cooling for several minutes. Took vehicle to dodge service and they recommended transmission fluid and filter change. Next day both lights reappeared after 30+min of driving. Next dodge service recommended changing solenoid which was under warranty, except for $100.00 deductible. Next day both lights appeared after 30+ min of driving. Next dodge service recommended full transmission replacement which corrected problem. Mileage was 69834 and so transmission service was under warranty and payment for replacing transmission lines; they said old ones were leaking although no signs were observed previously. Parts replaced: solenoid, transmission lines, converter, pump kits, seal pkg, o-rings, discs, plates, retnr pkg.

Filed Apr 21, 2009 · Transmission · 25,000 miles · TN

Dodge dakota slt 2005 misfire in cylinder 5 was the code given. Replaced spark plugs and coil. Did not help, check engine light still on. Took to dealership...they ran diagnostic said it was not the computer there is a misfire. Dealership suggested combustion cleaning (about $200) and if that didn't work then they would replace half of the intake valve locks and if that didn't work they would replace the other half of the intake valve locks (about $1650). They would warranty the work for 12 months or 12,000 miles. The problem is the truck has only 25,000 miles on it now! The truck is almost new in terms of mileage but yet has this issue. I have also come to realize that the "idle low until it almost dies" is another common complaint among these trucks. Obviously, dodge made a hunk of junk and I bought one. After looking at some of the blogs, I see that I am not the only person stuck with an expensive lawn decoration.

Filed May 27, 2008 · Fuel system · 69,000 miles · HI

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The failure occurs constantly. The engine light illuminated and remains lit. The dealer stated that the fuel cap was not secured tightly enough. The fuel cap has been changed three to four times, but the failure still persists. In addition, it takes the contact 20 minutes to place fuel in the vehicle. If he pumps too quickly, the gas nozzle will shut off and gasoline will splash out. The mechanic stated that there is a filter on the tank that is clogged, which must be changed or cleaned after every oil change. The failure mileage was 69,000. Updated 06/17/08.

Filed Jan 3, 2007 · Engine, Transmission · AR

During stops the rpms on my 2005 dakota will go erratic. The rpms will go from a few hundred to over 3000. The vehicle will stall and has to be put into park and restarted. No service engine light will ever come on. I have had it at the dealership were I purchased the vehicle 3 time for this problem and they can find nothing wrong with the it. The last time I took it in to have this problem it stalled in traffic that same day I was told they could not find any problem with my truck. This is just one of several issues I have had with this truck that the dealership could not find a problem.

Filed Sep 8, 2005 · Engine · FL

Dt: the contact owns a 2005 dodge dakota laramie. The contact stated when it rains water is sucked up through the air intake and forced to the back of the engine, causing it to go into the pistons. There was no place for the water to go so it broke the number five piston. The consumer will have to cover the expense of having the vehicle repaired because the repair will not be covered under the warranty. The dealership will have to pull the head and replace the number five piston. The contact stated while driving the engine light came on, and the vehicle started missing.