2007 Dodge Dakota Engine problems

Tl* takata recall. The contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. The contact stated that the check engine indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and it was diagnosed that two camshaft sensors needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The mechanic also stated that the air bag fault sensor illuminated and that fake air bags may have been installed. The vehicle was serviced at dadeland dodge chrysler jeep ram (16501 s dixie hwy, miami, fl 33157, (305) 278-9994) for nhtsa campaign number: 16v352000 (air bags). The manufacturer was not informed of the failures. The failure mileage was approximately 123,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota. While slowing to stop the vehicle, the rpms suddenly increased and the vehicle experienced sudden acceleration. The vehicle was taken to the dealer on multiple occasions, but the failure could not be duplicated. The accelerator pedal was replaced, but the failure continued. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was 100.

Felt a jerk, engine light came on, engine quit running. Had to coast off highway and stop, no power steering or power brakes.

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota.While driving at approximately 70 mph, the engine stalled without warning. The vehicle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred numerous times. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign number: 14v795000 (electrical system). The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.

Engine stalled & would not restart for several minutes. Would eventually restart and run fine for about 10 minutes and then repeat the same sequence. Service engine light was flashing while it was running. Dealer could not diagnose problem. *Tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2007 dodge dakota clubcab 4x2. When the contact attempted to shift into reverse, the gear became stuck in first gear. He was unable to change gears. He inspected the vehicle and noticed smoke coming from the engine. A few minutes later, the vehicle caught fire and burned to the ground. Fire and police reports were filed. The vehicle was destroyed and towed away. The current and failure mileages were 28,000. The consumer stated he was towing a boat out of the water. Smoke emitted from the hood and minutes later the vehicle exploded. The consumer stated the transmission overheated. Updated 06/12/09.*Jb

Driving between 35 and 45 mph. The engine shut off, the key had not been touched. The gas gauge dropped to nothing, the only light I noticed on the dash was the current mileage. I had no power steering, no power brakes, I rolled to the side of the road and put on my flashers, put the truck into park, turned the key off and then started the engine. It only failed once but if I was on a highway or in heavy traffic most likely my wife and I would have been in an accident. Miles on truck was aprox. 2,900 Miles ...