- The problem
- The engine valve cover gasket may dislocate and allow an engine oil leak at the gasket.
- The risk
- The leakage of oil in the engine compartment could causea fire.
- The fix
- Replace gasket cover with revised cover, and rtv sealant will be applied in place of a gasket.
Engine & cooling
1990 Dodge Dakota Engine problems
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 1990 Dodge Dakota's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 3% of all its complaints, most recently on October 30, 2000. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Engine recalls for the 1990 Dodge Dakota
Engine complaints
While driving heard a rattle, that sounded like water pump was going bad. Next day, consumer heard a loud crash bang, fan blade broke off, cut radiator hose. Fan blade had to be replaced. Consumer felt like if they would have been under hood some one may have been seriously injured.*Ak the customer also noted that one of four blade fan has cracked. Radiator failed. *Yh
I want to know what emission control devices my vehicle has when it was manufactured. Need to know this by using my vin.
Dodge Dakota engine complaints by year
Dakota engine problems, every yearSource: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data