Dodge Dakota Questions

Rear wheel locks problem

2000 Dodge Dakota 2 wheel drive, passenger side rear wheel locks...noticed skids on driveway. What could be the problem? What do I need to...

Asked by Valpo about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2003 Dodge Dakota problem

I have a 2003 dodge dakota with 83000 miles, 3.9 ltr V6, auto trans. friday it was working fine until a couple hours later i went to start ...

Asked by tattooedmomma about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Dodge's freak of nature? problem

1997 Dakota 2wd 3.9 liter 156,000 miles. I bought this truck with the check engine light on and no power. Thought I had a clogged Cat, so...

Asked by redfury about 6 years ago - 7 Answers

Keyless entry problem

On my 1999 Dodge Dakota, my keyless entry decided to quit working. The key itself still works as does the internal lock switch. I changed ...

Asked by Red99DakR/T about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2001 Dodge Dakota problem

Does this engine have an EGR valve? I haven't been able to find it!! Although, when I look it up to buy, I always get "EGR valve gasket...

Asked by dakotadaddy about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1998 Dodge Dakota problem

We have been working hard to replace the oil pump and we cant get the oil pan off the oil pressure dropped and we changed the oil and ...

Asked by brnbrnn about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1992 Dodge Dakota problem

Dodge Dakota, auto, v6 200k miles. When the outside temp drop to 45 degrees or below, the tachometer sticks. Engine temp has no effect - but...

Asked by alinkcaz about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Oil pressure drops to 0 problem

I just bought a 99 dakota 5.9 liter, ran great for about 3 weeks, then all of the sudden after i had punched it and got moving pretty fast i...

Asked by Carbon0 about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

Dakota 4x4 indicator light problem

I have a '99 dakota 4x4 and when i engage the four wheel drive the indicator light on the instrument panel does not come on. Does anyone ...

Asked by Stoney about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

2002 Dodge Dakota problem

I desperately need some help on this one! I have a 2002 Dodge Dakota, Quad Cab, 4x4 with a Magnum V8 4.7L engine, with about 60K mi and ...

Asked by paratrooperken about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2004 Dodge Dakota problem

2004 Dodge Dakota 4.7 mileage: 40.000 There is a very noticeable whine or hum coming from the rear end as you decelerate, foot off the gas...

Asked by nate8758 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

No power steering problem

97 dakota, 3.9L, 180,000 miles Just drove to a buddy's house and everything worked fine. 2 hours later when i went to leave I had no ...

Asked by jbharr1 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Dakota stalls problem

I have a 1990 dodge dakota with a 2.7 L . i just change fuel filter cleaned out all the fuel lines and changed the fuelpump. everything was ...

Asked by a69charger about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1992 Dodge Dakota problem

1992 Dodge Dakota stalls when running. It can be running fine (cold or warm) and just die. It will always start up after a couple minutes ...

Asked by riggmaster about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Dakota missing under load. problem

I have a 97 Dodge Dakota, 3.9L 4X4 with 228k miles. It has started missing in the morning after running 10-15 minutes down the road. The ...

Asked by fogman about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Dakota dies at high rpm problem

We have a 1995 Dodge Dakota with a 2001 Dodge 5.2L engine in it. The engine has about 75,000 miles on it. Someone got into the engine about ...

Asked by sadar about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

2003 Dodge Dakota problem

While at idle, or turning the wheel sharply and stopping to transition from reverse to drive, the engine will simply cut-off. There is no ...

Asked by smbslt about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1997 Dodge Dakota problem

Hi. Got a 1997 Dodge Dakota that idles roughly when it's first started. Kinda acts like it doesn't want to "go" when you first ...

Asked by lwomega about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2000 Dodge Dakota problem

I have 2000 dakota 4.7l manual. The issue only happens between 1st and second gear. If the RPMS are anyhwere above 2000 shifting to second ...

Asked by oisinirish about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Dodge dakota auto lock noise problem

I have a Dodge Dakota R/T with 60,000 miles, and when i lock the doors it makes a loud buzzing noise. It also makes the noise when the ...

Asked by nickc564 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Slimey stuff on air filter problem

I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota quad cab 4x4 with 75000 miles. When I had my oil changed the other day, there was this slimey, sludgy, peanut-...

Asked by shorty23 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Creaking suspension or power stearing problem

I have a 1999 Dodge, Dakota R/T With a 5.9 L 360 engine with 60,000 miles. When i am moving at slow speeds and make any kind of turns it ...

Asked by nickc564 about 6 years ago - 4 Answers

Truck won't start in cold weather problem

I HAVE A 2001 DODGE DAKOTA RT V8 5.9- IT HAS 110,000 MILES ON IT. IT HAS BEEN HOOKED UP TO THE COMPUTER AND THE COOLANT SENSOR WAS FIXED ...

Asked by CJ12345678 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

4 banger running problems problem

I have a 99 Dodge Dakota. The motor that was put in it has 9k miles. I turn the key it starts up great and will sit there and idle forever ...

Asked by PsYcHoTi about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Heater core problem

1992 Dodge Dakota, 3.9 ltr, 125,000 miles, Is there a valve or something underneath the heater housing to adjust the flow of water going ...

Asked by larrybahlmann about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Door handle problem problem

The guts of the door and dont work on my husbands 94 dodge dakota 4cyl 4.6L with 200000 miles on it and i was wondering if you could tell me...

Asked by stressedwife about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1993 Dodge Dakota problem

Dodge Dakota, 1993 with 124,000 miles. 8 cylinder engine. This is my husband's truck for hauling hay and back and forth to work. The ...

Asked by horsefeathers about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

White film problem

I have a 1988 Dodge dakota 4x4 with a 3.9 V6 134000 miles. I already replaced the head gasket and I did that right. it worked fine for about...

Asked by cnovot about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Please help!!! problem

I've got a 97 Dakota 318 V8 with about 145000 miles on it. when im driving and when i first start off i have it floored to the ground and ...

Asked by 97Dakota about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Please answer!! problem

I have a 97 Dakota with about 145000 miles on it with a 318 V8 and ever since i drove through snow I have been having trouble with the RPMs ...

Asked by 97Dakota about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1999 Dodge Dakota problem

I have a '99 Dodge Dakota with the 5.2 V8. The truck has 99K miles. The motor will run fine until it warms up to operating temperature. ...

Asked by JohnnyVLX about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Heater fan problem

1992 Dodge Dakota with 167,000 miles and a V8 engine. The blower stopped working. The motor has been replaced. It was working with the ...

Asked by thaycraft about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1997 Dodge Dakota problem

It's a 97 Dakota Sport with only 57,000 miles on it and yet when I start my truck in the mornings, it turns off after starting. I restart, ...

Asked by nherweck about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Dodge Dakota problem

1998 Dodge Dakota Sport 4wd, 5.3 ltr V8, Auto, 120,000 miles Heater works great when you are under way, however when you let off the ...

Asked by dschnell about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

Dodge repair question problem

1991 Dodge Dakota 174000 miles As you drive most vehicles you can fill resistance on the steering wheel to give it a more filling,but on...

Asked by carl dewaard about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

2002 Dodge Dakota problem

Im wonder where the fuel pump swicth is please help?

Asked by timmyg1 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2002 Dodge Dakota problem

I have a 2002 dodge dakota v6 2 wheel drive. the problem is i started to drive down my driveway and then it shut off now i cant start it the...

Asked by timmyg1 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

All 6 misfire problem

Got a dodge dakota 97 171000 and i got the code read and it tells me that all 6 cyl are miss firing and ive changed the plug wires the ...

Asked by jyoung about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1997 Dodge Dakota problem

I got a 3.9L v6 with 171000 that has lost alot of power suddenly and the check engine light will start flashing at idle ive replaced the ...

Asked by jyoung about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

2001 Dodge Dakota problem

Before I commit to installing a Remote Starter in my car I wanted to ask if anyone has done this before in a similar model vehicle? I have ...

Asked by orionsune about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

2002 Dodge Dakota problem

I am having a problem with my turn signals. When I use my left turn signal, my emergency flashers go on, this does not happen when I use my ...

Asked by shawn1983 about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

1988 Dodge Dakota problem

My dakota just started dying while driving,can wait few minutes restarts,will do so in driveway.Am elderly mileage is around 73k original ...

Asked by jerseycougar about 6 years ago - 2 Answers

1995 Dodge Dakota problem

:cry: Hello, I own a 1995 Dodge Dakota Sport 4-cyl, 5 speed, 2.L 99,000 with fuel injection. I'm really am stumped on this. On and off ...

Asked by golucky05 about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

1987 Dodge Dakota problem

Will a regular 318 bolt up to my 1987 3.9l v6 dodge dakota 4x4 transmission? can you foresee any other problems such as motor mounts, rad...

Asked by tydyrland about 6 years ago - 0 Answers

Dakota vibration problem

I have a 98 dakota with 178,000 miles the truck has a vibration that seems to coming from the driver side frunt wheel it is constant with ...

Asked by slf77 about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1987 Dodge Dakota problem

I have a check EGR light on the dash. Truck has 70,000 miles. EGR seems to be OK. How do I turn dash light notification off? Have tried ...

Asked by kdwhich about 6 years ago - 3 Answers

Differential problem

Hello people. i have a 1991 Dodge Dakota single cab, 8 foot bed, 5.2l, 2WD, auto trans w/electric O/D. I just replaced the axle bearings...

Asked by onei about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

Catalytic converter removed problem

98 dodge dakota 4X4, 5.2l, I have an unknown problem that I am trying to fix on my truck, am trying to narrow it down, and found the ...

Asked by mpjp5811 about 6 years ago - 5 Answers

Instrumentation problems problem

I have a 1995 2wd Dodge Dakota with a 5spd transmission. It has 121,000 miles on it. Recently the gauge cluster started acting up. While ...

Asked by ot_harold about 6 years ago - 1 Answer

1998 Dodge Dakota problem

1998 Dodge Dakota SLT 5.2L V8 Magnum Engine with less than 40,000 miles on it. I'm having some slight issues with my Dodge Dakota.. I ...

Asked by Gustave_III about 6 years ago - 0 Answers