Gasoline Engine problems of the 1997 Dodge Dakota

Eight problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/05/2003

Timing chain broke. It caused damage to valves and head.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2002

While traveling noticed a burning smell coming from under the hood. Consumer pulled vehicle over and saw insulation of engine was burning. .

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1999

No summary listed for above vehiclw.

4 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 05/16/1998

Engine fire.

5 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/01/1997

No summary listed for above vehicle.

6 Gasoline Engine problem

Engine hesitates/backfires, also gas mixes with oil.

7 Gasoline Engine problem

Vehicle vibrated when driving from 35 to 55mph. Tires were changed. Dealer discovered it was in the engine . Problem started when vehicle' s mileage was at 365 miles.

8 Gasoline Engine problem

We discovered a defective engine assembly ticket #311914 stuffed next to the engine. The ticket information is build. No 107, shift 2, h/t punch g , reject 1 date 3/5/97 nature of defect #5 m/f inspector 64274, nature of repair 03052654 ndf. We contacted Chrysler and were told they do not sell trucks with defective engines. Can you help us find out why our Dakota pickup would have the inspection copy of a defective engine ticket roled up and tied with tie wire ticket on the engine?.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1997 Dodge Dakota

Gasoline Engine problems	8
Engine problems	6
Catalytic Convertor problems	5
Radiator problems	4
Car Stall problems	4
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	3
Engine Noise problems	3
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	2
Emission Control problems	2
Engine Failure problems	1
Coolant Leaking problems	1

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