Dodge Dakota engine problems

engine problem

10.0

really awful

Typical Repair Cost:

$50.00

Average Mileage:

145,500 miles

Number of complaints:

2 complaints

Most common solutions:

  1. changed spark plugs, wires, cap & rotor (1 reports)
  2. not sure (1 reports)

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problem #2

2008Feb 01

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • 210,000 miles

I've got a 2000 Dodge Dakota 3.7 V8. About two months ago, it wouldn't start if I turned it off after driving it, then tried to turn it back on again. After 45 minutes to an hour it starts up again on the first try. I've asked around and some people think pressure building up against the pistons, others think it has something to do with the temperature. Any ideas? If so where can I get this problem fixed?

spill

Texas, Texas, USA

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problem #1

2007Sep 11

(reported on)

Dakota

  • Automatic transmission
  • 81,000 miles

I had changed the plugs in my truck at about 33,000 miles. A few weeks ago it started not starting on the first try. It sometimes would take 3 or 5 times. So I went out and got new plugs so they could be changed again. I went out Sunday and it would not start at all. So in changing the plugs we found that I needed new wires, cap, and rotor. It starts on the first try now.

Tina S.

Fayetteville, NC, USA

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