1998 Dodge Dakota Engine problems

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.

The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle lost motive power. The vehicle was restarted and operated as designed. During the failure, there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. Additionally, while depressing the brake pedal a clicking noise was present and the vehicle would not immediately stop. The contact stated that the failure was intermittent. The...

Engine mysteriously dies for no apparent reason. It may happen at idle all the way to and including highway speeds. Dry weather or wet weather. Cold weather or hot weather. Cold engine or warm engine. No pattern detected. It doesn't splutter -- it just dies as if the ignition key has been turned off, and it throws no code.

My truck has a bad pcm I have it rebuilt 3 times and the same problem will start once then will not start put a pcm in from a 8cyl runs all day not well because its from 8cyl everything has been replaced and still will not start I have seen a lot of this same thing on line this is my first dodge nd it will be my last and all of this is from the dodge dealer

The emine will die amytime! Going around cormers lor on expressway sitting in driveway idling. My family has had this vehicle sine 1999. This just started 6 months ago. Up until then it never happened. Replaced several sensors (tps,iac,map,coolant temp and also computer)so far nothing fixes it. I know dodge knows about this and so do you!!! Something needs to be done there are too many dakota/durangos on the road I am surprised no one has died or at very least been hurt badly. I know it goes on in earlier dakotas...

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the vehicle shut off without warning. The contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic who suggested that the air idle control solenoid be replaced. The contact replaced the idle control solenoid but that did not remedy the issue. The vehicle continued to shut off without warning at 50 mph. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who was unable to duplicate the problem. The contact stated the vehicle is unsafe to drive and the dealer needed to diagnose the failure. The contact also noticed online that the ecm needed to be replaced but the dealer did not performed a diagnostic test. The failure mileage was 114,000.

Warm weather causes 98 dodge dakota 3.9 Engine to stall at any speed, anytime. Engine completely dies and takes 20 to 30 min for engine to cool while off. Then able to restart, but problem persists within 5 to 15 minutes after cooling. Consequences are I have paid to have pcm replaced, as well as fuel pump. Could cause death on freeway when everything dies at 70 mph. Almost caused wreck today. No known fix, have spoke with chrysler and dealership on many occasions with no answer. *Tr

ENGINE FAILURE & OIL PRESSURE SENSOR WENT BAD.. *TR

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 dodge dakota. When the contact activated the heater, he smelled antifreeze. He inspected the vehicle and could not find any leaks. Approximately one month later, the overflow for the antifreeze was empty; however, antifreeze was still present in the radiator. The contact performs his own repair work and stated that the heater cores were defective. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The current mileage was 104,000 and failure mileage was 89,000. Updated 2/23/09 *cn the consumer stated the heater core was leaking into the heater box, when the heater was on. Updated 02/26/09. *Jb

My 98 dodge dakota has had the exhaust catalytic converter replaced 2 times already under warranty, the last one about 10 month ago, now it rattles like rocks in a tin can again, now my mileage is over the warranty by about 9000 miles and they say they will not replace unless I pay! Obviously there is a major problem nation wide with this emission componet. *Jb

I have a 1998 dodge dakota. I bought it with 11,000 miles on it. During my warranty at about 20,000, the truck would backfire when shifting up a gear.Towson dodge had my truck for a day and said that they couldn't duplicate the circumstances and it cost me $75 anyway. Around 45,000 miles my truck was running real poor with no power. The catylitic converter clogged up so bad the truck stopped running. The goodyear place where I took it, carney tire, didn't tell me of the federal warrenty on converters and replaced...

Failure of equipment......Manufacturer defect...Replaced 3 catalyatic converters on my 1998 dakota rt.....Vin# [[redacted]]........Cost each service $600..........Now rear end noises (pinions and bearings out)...Due to owners manual states towing capacity 3 times higher than what truck can tow....Was a change after market. *Ak *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.S.C. 552(B)(6)

In october of 2003 my 2.7 Liter engine went with only 73,000 miles. I changed the oil in this vehicle faithfully every 3,000 miles. I was traveling through a busy intersection when the engine blew. When it happened I lost control of the vehicle causing me to hit a curb so hard that my tire blew. I am thankful that it was a curb that I hit. This occurred not far from a middle school where children always were . I had my mechanic look at my vehicle, he told me that these were the worst engines ever made, he...

My husband and I own a 1998 dodge dakota, vin [[redacted]]. We have had numerous problems with this vehicle, beginning in the second year of our lease. During the past four years, we have spent approximately $9,000 on vehicle repairs including a new transmission, new engine, new starter, new wheel baring, new brake caliper, new heater core and new water pump. The catalytic converter and alternator have been replaced twice and two o2 sensors have been replaced. The air conditioner has been repaired four times. While...

Timing belt snapped off four times from 1999 -2002, replaced 3 times at desert dodge in las vegas once with all pulleys replaced and one time at spitzer dodge in mayfield hts, ohio 2 weeks after the warranty expired. Neither dodge would pay for the repairs.*Ak

Vehicle has a cracked mirror, crack in the catalytic converter, and a broken manifold bolt. (Nar) *mr the evening that the consumer took the vehicle home he noticed a rattling noise in the engine area which he did not notice during the test drive. The vehicle was taken tot a different dealer for an unbiased opinion. The dealer determined that the vehicle had a broken manifold bolt, a crack near/on the catalytic converter and a broken mirror. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who initially decided to repair the vehicle. Later the dealer refused repair stating that the vehicle was purchased as is. *Nm *cb

I am on my third catalytic converter on a 1998 dodge dakota, I just hit 70,000 miles and there seems to be an aweful lot of bad catalytic converters on this vehicle. Now the dealer tells me the biggest safety problem with my truck is the upper and lower ball joints (it'll cost almost $1000), these are the same as used on the durango and they have had all kinds of problems also.*Ak

Purchased used 1998 dodge dakota truck in april 2002 from toyota dealer with mileage of 42,000. I heard a knocking noise in motor on 11-11-2003 took to my mechanic and he had to replace bolts in the manifold. Again on 3-2-2004 heard clicking noise in wheel my mechanic had to replace front suspension ball joint. I wrote a letter to daimler chrysler of the problems and they said that they are unable to assist me with the problems because I was no longer covered under the warranty. So I feel, that other purchasers should be made aware of the protential problems with this vehicle.*Ak

Catalytic converter has been replaced 4 times in 4 years. Now at the 5th year it need to be replaced again and the dealer refuses because they did it 14 months ago and it's no longer under their 12 month warranty and is no longer covered under the federal 8 yr, 80,000 mile warranty because I'm at 109,000 miles, therefore it will cost me over 600$ to replace a defect in their equipment. I can't afford to put 600$ into my car every 14 months for such a major component plus all the other minor upkeep a vehicle takes.

While driving engine was making a loud pinging noise. Took vehicle to dealer, and dealer said engine was not getting enough fuel. *Ak

I have had to replace the catalytic converter on my truck twice since it was bought in 1998 brand new from the dealership. The first time I took it in to the dealership I was told that the noise my truck was making was due to the suspension and not to worry about it. The truck was not even evaluated, I was just told that I was wrong, and it was not the catalytic converter and was sent on my way. When I went back after this incident 2 days later I requested to speak with the service manager and proceeded to tell him...

The crankshaft position sensor failed. This caused the vehicle to lose power brakes and steering without warning. *Ak

The engine block cracked, which caused the vehicle to be inoperative. *Jb

When the vehicle was left idling for several hours, the floor board over heated on the passenger side due to the exhaust system had become extremely hot. Several items that were left on the floor melted, which included some portions of the seat belt. *Jb

I had catalytic converter replace last summer because it was defective . I have an exhasust leak know and took it to the dealer and they said I have 3 broken exhaust manifold bolts. They said it would cost 65 to 75 dollars apiece to fix. I work for daimler chrysler at twinsburg stamping as a machine repairman. I have never heard of exhaust bolts just breaking.I beleive there is a problem here they ought to fix. There more people at work that had the same problem. Thank you