Engine problems of the 1996 Dodge Dakota

Three problems related to engine have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine problem

Failure Date: 10/19/1999

Crank broke and broke block of the engine.

2 Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/18/1999

A timing chain broke while driving, causing vehicle to be inoperative; believed this condition was due to manufacturer's defect. Vehicle only has 69,000 miles of wear and should be fixed at manufacturer's expense, not consumer's. Asking NHTSA to look into this matter .

3 Engine problem

Failure Date: 01/16/1996

Oil sending unit failed.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1996 Dodge Dakota

Car Stall problems	3
Engine problems	3
Engine Cooling System problems	2
Catalytic Convertor problems	2
Oil Pump problems	2
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Gasoline Engine problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	2
Timing Tensioner problems	1
Cooling Fan problems	1
Emission Control problems	1

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