2006 Dodge Dakota: check engine light

6 of the 285 complaints about the 2006 Dodge Dakota describe check engine light.

owner complaints: 6
of this car's complaints: 2%
typical mileage: 72,570
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 8 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Check engine light by model year

2011
1
2010
3
2008
1
2007
5
2006
6
2005
9
2004
5
2003
10
2002
9
2001
16
2000
7
1999
10
1998
2
1997
4
1996
6

What owners say

Filed Apr 2, 2021 · Engine, Suspension · 169,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. The contact stated while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating abnormally. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 169,000.

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Electrical, Steering · 103,000 miles · SC

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. When the contact placed the key in the ignition and started the engine, the key would come out and the steering wheel seized. The contact had to use excessive strength to turn the vehicle and the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to rick hendricks dodge (1468 savannah hwy, charleston, sc 29407, (843) 352-6931) and the mechanics were unsure if a new steering column and/or new ignition switch was needed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2015 · Transmission · 72,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. While driving at approximately 55 MPH, the vehicle went into low gear and the check engine warning light illuminated. The failure occurred several times. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired however the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 72,000. ......updated 04/01/16 *bf

Filed Nov 18, 2013 · Airbags, Fuel system · 36,140 miles · NC

1)pulled out of a food lion parking lot and hit a pot hole and broke the main spline in the transmission. 2) the truck now shuts off as you're going 70 MPH and when you crank it back up. The engine light stays on but the rev limiter is kicking in at 2000 rpms until you stop again and shut the motor off, wait 10 seconds and crank it back up. Some times its fine, most of the time it's not. Now the paint is flaking off the top of the truck for no reasons. I've never abused this truck and the only "off roading" it's done was driving in my yard. Please help.

Filed Jul 2, 2010 · Fuel system · 61,232 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2006 dodge dakota. While driving approximately 35 MPH the check engine light illuminated on the instrument panel and fuel gauge displayed empty. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where a fuel sending unit was replaced. The failure has since recurred four times and each time the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel sending unit would either be replaced or repaired. The failure mileage was 61,232 and the current mileage was 62,269.

Filed Feb 27, 2010 · Transmission · 72,570 miles · NJ

5/06/09, I went to a dodge dealership because "check engine" light kept coming on & off. This was an ongoing incident that took place on other occasions throughout my ownership of vehicle, but whenever taken to original dealership, the light was no longer on, & the dealership would state they could not find anything & suggested I bring the vehicle back whenever it came back on. On this latest incident, light remained on & dealership stated that they would "need to remove transmission and break down to find internal failure or replace transmission." the codes that showed up were "p1775, solenoid switch valve latched in ttc position" and "p0218, trans-high temp activated." they were siding on replacing transmission stating that I had 72,570 miles on vehicle. I inquired if under warranty, & they stated that I had exceeded the mileage & my vehicle had just passed the 3 year mark the day prior. I then filed a claim w/dodge headquarters on 5/7/2009 to inquire about any recalls or assistance w/a new transmission. I had inquired about recalls because I have always kept up w/my routine maintenance, the vehicle was bought new & had just made 3 years & the miles were mostly highway miles. After several followup calls on 5/8/2009, 5/14/2009 & 5/19/2009, dodge corporate office informed me that they spoke to the dealership, & though rebuilding or replacing the transmission was ideal, they would not assist me w/doing such because my warranty had expired. Additionally, original dealership I had purchased my vehicle from had went out of business, & dodge customer service stated they could not find any record of me bringing vehicle in for same problem. The only thing they offered was reimbursing the $213.98 I paid to have the truck diagnosed, but after submitting my receipt to them. Dealership could not reverse the transaction to reimburse. Since then, I've had other places look at vehicle who tell me they've seen similar problems w/other dodge trans of that year. Trans now slipping.