6.9

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
8,955 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

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1999 Dodge Dakota Owner Comments

problem #11

Aug 062012

Dakota

  • 38,500 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I already change the 2 front wheel hub this year N my problem is the rear differential, there is a knock coming when I engage it to drive or reverse.it seem the spindle gear is loose.

- Southington, CT, USA

problem #10

Nov 012002

Dakota 6-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
Engine pings over 30 mph, speed control sensor had to be replaced, suspension (sway bar, rack bushings, and control arm) need to be replaced to the tune of $700.

- Windsor, VA, USA

problem #9

Jul 152002

Dakota

  • miles
Got an ABS warning lamp (stayed lit) on the instrument panel when I started the car. When I drove down the road, the speedometer didn't work. I troubleshot the problem myself and corrected it. The speed sensor, mounted in the rear end, was bad (read "open" with an ohmmeter). I purchased a new sensor ($42) from the dealer and installed it. Car works ok now.

- Summerville, SC, USA

problem #8

May 011999

Dakota

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle vibrates and trembles without prior warning when accelerating. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Ford City, PA, USA

problem #7

Jan 272002

Dakota

  • miles
While traveling on highway ABS braking light came on dashboard. Also, cruise control and airbags are not operable. Dealership is aware of problem.

- Max Meadows, VA, USA

problem #6

Jun 042001

(reported on)

Dakota 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Intermittently when driving motor will speed up and then come back down. Dealer has inspected vehicle and could not duplicate the problem. Consumer states dealer installed a throttle positioning sensor.

- Richton Park, IL, USA

problem #5

Jul 312000

Dakota

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Sensor for speed controll above 15 miles per hour not working, causing engine check light to stay on.truck hesitates to change into gear when speed above that is trying to be reached.would like to know if there is a recall or factory warranty on this part and to find out where it is located on the vehicle and if it can be put on and reset without being taken to the dealer?

- Anderson, SC, USA

problem #4

Sep 201999

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
Vehicle will accelerate without warning. While in neutral or clutch depressed will rev up to 3800 RPM's without warning. Vehickle has been in a Chrysler repair shop 6 times for same problem. Problem has returned each time. I fear that this vehicle has a design flaw.

- Centre Hall, PA, USA

problem #3

Nov 151999

(reported on)

Dakota

  • miles
While driving between 50-60 mph and accelerating, going up hill, all service lights will come on, and for about 20 seconds all brake/hazard/directional headlights etc., will become inoperative. But engine will still run. Dealer cannot determine cause of defect.

- Wrentham, MA, USA

problem #2

Jan 301999

Dakota

  • miles
Ongoing problem with speed control; whenever speed control is engaged while going up an incline or wet surface, it causes sudden acceleration. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on five occasios. Repairs / replacement of throttle cable & transmission made, and problem is still reoccurring. Can NHTSA help in this matter.

- Niceville, FL, USA

problem #1

Feb 091999

Dakota 4WD

  • miles
Had been running on cruise control for about 3 miles when vehicle rapidly accelerated to about 70 mph. I depresseded the "coast" button, reducing the speed to 60. I had no further cruise control incidents/failures.

- Holland, PA, USA

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