Air bag light and Engine light comes on and off. Headlights, break lights, and blinkers keep going on and off while light switch is on. Rust on body due to clear coat peeling. Steering is sometimes hard to do even with full steering fluid. Shifts hard. Brake fluid has leaked. Coolant has leaked, along with heater core that dealership had me pay a lot of money for replacement in 2022. Vehicle hesitates to accelerate to higher speeds. Windshield wipers do not fully touch windshield towards top. Air compressor makes rattle on/off sounds.
Dodge Dakota check engine light comes on
94 of the 6,482 owner complaints about the Dodge Dakota describe check engine light, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 94
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,000
- typical mileage
- 54,000
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Stalling 16Loss of power 7Won't shift 6Misfire 6Ball joint 6Power steering loss 5ABS 5Fuel gauge 4
Trouble codes mentioned
P2706 1P1775 1P0740 1P0700 1P0455 1P0218 1
What owners say
1 Safety recall found,Reprogram Pcm and inspect Catalytic Converter.I never got a recall notice in the mail just happen to go on line and find it.My engine light,Anti -brake light and emergency light stays on.My speedometer and odometer quit working.I took my truck to the Dodge dealership and they said the parts are discontinued and they cannot get them but they did do a inspection and said everything was ok.I still have the same problems and I am concerned about my safety and the safety of others involved while I am driving my truck.
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.
1. While sitting in park on a automatic transmission. In a still position rolled front or back more than a couple inches. Had to step on brake while in park and had to block wheels when engine was off to keep from rolling. Emergency brake does not hold or work properly either. 2. The heater has only high position working now. The dash gets to hot to even keep heat on very long. Fuel cap with key. When getting fuel truck has to be turned off before pumping otherwise engine light comes on the dash and needs to be reset or driven miles before engine lightor goes back off.3. The upper ball joints had to replace twice now. Breaks had to replace twice also due to suspension being out of whack and problem above. Now there is noise in front driver side wheel area. 4. Put all new break lines on it because they kept blowing out. Leaking in different locations by too much pressure build up in sections of lines. 5. I bought it in 2018 used from a dealer. But I have put so much work on it that now there's a transmission problem. 6. Having no or little breaks all of sudden in a crowded intersection or having to block wheels so it doesn't roll into another car but no accident yet but could happen.
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.
4.7l engine blew hole the size of a golf ball in block while passing a slower moving car on a country paved highway maxed at about 60mph. Engine has 72250 miles, running 5w30 synthetic oil. Regular home maintenance - oil changes every 3000 miles, other maintenance as in user manual at home. Had no check engine light, no warning. Truck well maintained (like new inside and out. I'm retired and truck is for pleasure use.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 dodge dakota. While driving various speeds, the check engine and air bag warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the temperature sensor, catalytic converter, and ECM code (engine) needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failures recurred. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer. The manufacturer was not notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 140,000.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that two camshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic also stated that the air bag fault sensor illuminated and that fake air bags may have been installed. The vehicle was serviced at dadeland dodge chrysler jeep ram (16501 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157, (305) 278-9994) for the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not informed of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.
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.
Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2011 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the check engine and air bag warning indicators remained illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency campaign numbers: 15v313000 and 16v352000 (air bags). The parts needed for the repair were not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 82,329. Vin tool confirms parts not available.
Related recalls
Engine and engine cooling: engine
- What is wrong
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- Risk
- The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- Remedy
- Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Recall number 89V237000 · Recall details
Questions about the Dodge Dakota check engine light
Why does the check engine light come on in the Dodge Dakota?
Owners who report it most often also describe engine stalls while driving, sudden loss of power and stuck in gear or won't shift, and the codes they mention most are P2706, P1775 and P0740.
Which Dodge Dakota years have check engine light problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (16 complaints), 1999 (10 complaints) and 2003 (10 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix check engine light on the Dodge Dakota?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,000 (median of 10 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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