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1997 DODGE DAKOTA Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Problems

16 NHTSA complaints on file

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Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Issues in the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA

16 engine and engine coolingenginegasoline complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 DODGE DAKOTA. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 4 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

16
Complaints
0
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline Complaints

#10171759 |
I OWN A 1997 DODGE DAKOTA SLT. THE ENGINE IS A 5.2 V8 WITH ONLY 45,000 MILES MY COMPLAINT STARTED AROUND 40,000 MILES. I AM GETTING A SEVERE SPARK KNOCK AND A TREMENDOUS OIL CONSUMPTION 2.5 QUARTS EVERY TWO HUNDRED MILES. THEY INSTALLED FAULTY ENGINE INTAKE MANIFOLD PLENUM PAN GASKETS. THROUGH MY EXTENSIVE RESEARCH THERE HAVE BEEN COUNTLESS COMPLAINTS ON THIS. I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND MY CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND CHECKED MY GAUGES I HAD A COMPLETE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. LUCKILY NO ONE WAS BEHIND ME BECAUSE MY ENGINE STALLED!!! THE DODGE DEALER TOLD ME THIS IS VERY COMMON, SO WHY ARE THEY NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY? *NM
#10039286 |
TIMING CHAIN BROKE. IT CAUSED DAMAGE TO VALVES AND HEAD.*JB
#8006029 | Fire
WHILE TRAVELING NOTICED A BURNING SMELL COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. CONSUMER PULLED VEHICLE OVER AND SAW INSULATION OF ENGINE WAS BURNING.*AK. *JB
#759462 |
WE DISCOVERED A DEFECTIVE ENGINE ASSEMBLY TICKET #311914 STUFFED NEXT TO THE ENGINE. THE TICKET INFORMATION IS BUILD. NO 107, SHIFT 2, H/T PUNCH G , REJECT 1 DATE 3/5/97 NATURE OF DEFECT #5 M/F INSPECTOR 64274, NATURE OF REPAIR 03052654 NDF. WE CONTACTED CHRYSLER AND WERE TOLD THEY DO NOT SELL TRUCKS WITH DEFECTIVE ENGINES. CAN YOU HELP US FIND OUT WHY OUR DAKOTA PICKUP WOULD HAVE THE INSPECTION COPY OF A DEFECTIVE ENGINE TICKET ROLED UP AND TIED WITH TIE WIRE TICKET ON THE ENGINE?*AK
#735812 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
#784938 |
VEHICLE MAKES A PINGING NOISE WHICH DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO DIAGNOSE OR REPAIR, VEHICLE EXPERIENCING HARD START MOSTLY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS COLD BUT SOMETIMES WHEN IT IS NOT, IT TAKES MORE TIME THAN IS NECESSARY TO START.*ET
#866261 |
WHEN PULLING A TRAILER IT CAUSES VEHICLE TO LOSE POWER/STALL; VEHICLE BEEN IN DEALER SHOP ON THREE OCCASIONES, AND PROBLEM STILL REOCCURRING. FEEL FREE TO PROVIDE FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
#551031 |
THE VEHICLE STALL WHILE DRIVING.(ATTORNEY FOR CLIENT)YH
#720489 |
I HAVE TWO RECURRING PROBLEMS. 1) I HAD THE TRUCK IN 3 SEPARATE TIMES FOR RATTLING NOISE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. THE DEALER, SO FAR, REPLACED THE TIMING CHAIN AND FAN CLUTCH, BOTH UNDER WARRANTY. ONCE AGAIN, THE ENGINE IS MAKING THE SAME RATTLING NOISE. THIS NOISE STARTED AROUND 58,000 MILES. ALSO, MY ENGINE CURRENTLY HAS AN OIL LEAK. THE DEALER CLAIMS IT IS THE FRONT SEAL. THE DEALER BROKE THIS SEAL WHEN THE TIMING CHAIN WAS REPLACED. THE DEALER REFUSES TO PAY FOR THE SEAL REPAIR. 2) I HAD THE TRUCK IN 3 TIMES FOR ANOTHER RATTLING NOISE IN THE A/C (INTERIOR). THE DEALER CLAIMED THE NOISE WAS NORMAL. THE FOURTH VISIT AND CONVERSATION WITH MANAGER PROVED THAT THE NOISE, IN FACT, WAS NOT NORMAL. THE DEALER REPLACED THE COMPRESSOR. AT THE CURRENT MILEAGE, THE A/C IS ONCE AGAIN MAKING THE SAME NOISE. IN SUMMARY, THE ENGINE IS PRODUCING...
#714508 |
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLW. *AK
#833202 |
THE VEHICLE STALLS EVERYTIME THE VEHICLE IS NOT MOVING, AND WHEN THE OWNER TAKES HER FOOT OFF THE GAS PEDAL. DEALER COULDN'T FIND THE PROBLEM. *AK
#537358 | Fire
ENGINE FIRE.
#537358 | Fire
LOW WINDSHIELD WASH INDICATOR CAME ON.
#537358 | Fire
WINDSHIELD WASH INDICATOR CAME ON.
#524101 |
ENGINE HESITATES/BACKFIRES, ALSO GAS MIXES WITH OIL.
#813108 |
VEHICLE VIBRATED WHEN DRIVING FROM 35 TO 55MPH. TIRES WERE CHANGED. DEALER DISCOVERED IT WAS IN THE ENGINE . PROBLEM STARTED WHEN VEHICLE' S MILEAGE WAS AT 365 MILES. *AK

Other 1997 DODGE DAKOTA Problem Areas

Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Ball Joint 82 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 75 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 23 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 21 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 20 complaints Suspensionfront 16 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 15 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 13 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 12 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 11 complaints Suspension 11 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Arm 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 10 complaints Seats 9 complaints Unknown Or Other 9 complaints Air Bags 8 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 8 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 7 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 6 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 5 complaints Steering 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Steeringlinkagesknucklespindlearm 5 complaints Structurebody 5 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 5 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 4 complaints Equipment 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 4 complaints Power Train 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 4 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 4 complaints Tirestreadbelt 4 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 4 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 4 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 3 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Steeringlinkagesarmidler And Attachment 3 complaints Structure 3 complaints Structurebodybumpers 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 3 complaints Air Bagson Off Switch Assembly 2 complaints Electrical System 2 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 2 complaints Fuel System Other 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 2 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaftseal 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrum 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Structureframe And Members 2 complaints Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 2 complaints Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior 2 complaints Wheelshubcapcover 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systemmanifoldheadermufflertail Pipe 1 complaint Exterior Lighting 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection Systemfuel Rail 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanical 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventionalmechanicallinkage And Cable 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 1 complaint Power Traindrivelineuniversal Joint 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Seat Belts 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assisthydraulichoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringgear Boxshaft Sector 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Suspensionfrontshock Absorber 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringsair Suspensionspringsbags 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Suspensionrearaxlespindle 1 complaint Tiressidewall 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Wheels 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint Wheelsrim 1 complaint
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