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1995 Dodge Dakota Engine problems

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the 1995 Dodge Dakota's engine & cooling with NHTSA - 8% of all its complaints, most recently on September 13, 2004. They describe 0 crashes, 1 fire and 0 injuries. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.

Complaints
17
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Engine complaints

SteeringSuspensionEngine & coolingFuel systemAirbags

Various problems with 1995 dodge dakota. *Mr while, making a left hand turn, the vehicle shut down completely. The fuel pump was found to be bad. At 25596 the fuel sending unit failed to read accurately, at 59209, the gas connector failed. The consumer requested to be compensated for the break down(s). The vehicle also had a problem with spark plug knocking and engine oil consumption. The intake manifold had a leak, there were unresolved suspension problems, there was a clunking noise when going over bumps, the replacement steering column had play in it, there was a bad ball joint, and the air bag was inoperative. *Sc

Filed Incident Steering · Suspension · Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, gasoline · Air bagsNHTSA 10092738
Engine & cooling

While driving vehicle will jerk and then stall without warning. *Ak

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 10033866
Engine & cooling

Consumer states that theres knocking in engine at any speed or sitting still, chain is hitting the side of mounts. Consumer states if chain breaks at high speed vehicle will come to a stop, and consumer could be rear ended. Please provide any further information. Mr

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 8020900
Engine & cooling

Consumer stated that the engine was running rough. *Slc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 566817
Engine & coolingFuel systemEquipment & accessories

The two lifters fail. The instrument panel has a short circuit causing the gas indicator to malfunction. The engine is experiencing noise. Took vehicle to dealer & was informed the timing chain was causing the engine problem. *Yc

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Fuel system, other · Trailer hitchesNHTSA 852414
Engine & cooling

Timing belt was hitting against the housing causing noise. Mjs

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 548910
Engine & cooling

Fuel emission control valve is not working, fuel sending unit failed on three occasions causing gauge failure.. *Yc

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 842653
Engine & cooling

When pulling out from a stop sign, and without prior warning ,the crankshaft broke. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 843923
Engine & cooling

I have had an on-going problem with the computer system that operates the fuel injection on my vehicle. At times, the engine just revs up to several thousand rpms while I'm driving at 35 or 45 mph. At other times. It feels as though the engine is about to die on me. I was told at a dodge dealership that it might be the computer that operates the fuel system. It is increasing in both frequency and intensity. It is getting to be a real problem and I'm told that it may cost as much as $500.00 To fix the problem. ...

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I know two other people who also have dodge trucks and they both have the same problem. It sounds like this could be a widespread problem. Please advise me on my options, if you know of any. Thank you, steven hicks

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 706308
Engine & cooling

Consumer has been experiencing problems with the timing chain. Every 50,00 to 60,000 miles timing chain goes out. In addition, the consumer hears a rattling noise associated with the timing chain. The manufacturer has been contacted. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 833671
Engine & cooling

Engine has too much water in it. Also, the tail pipe has alot of smoke coming from it. Dealer not aware of the problem. Provide further information. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 833229
Engine & cooling

Engine oil pressure droped suddenly. Engine began knocking/destroyed crankshaft and bearing. Changed oil every 2500 miles.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 537614
Engine & coolingTransmission & drivetrain

Transmission failed/transfer case and front axle leaked. Also oil pump failed.

Filed Incident Engine and engine cooling · Power trainNHTSA 535656
SteeringEngine & cooling

Steering wheel loose/noisy. Also replaced loose/rattling exhaust system.

Filed Steering · Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 534555
Engine & cooling

VEHICLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 506927
Engine & cooling

OIL LEAK. QCAW

Filed Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 604048
Engine & coolingFire

VEHICLE FIRE. *SKD

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 480499

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