Five problems related to gasoline fuel system have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that fuel was leaking from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the failure was related to NHTSA recall number 00v199000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated they had no knowledge of recall. The approximate failure mileage was 120,000.
The contact owns a 1997 Dodge Dakota. Upon starting the vehicle, the contact noticed a strong fuel odor. The contact shut the vehicle off and discovered fuel leaking under the vehicle. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 120,000. Updated 02/03/lj updated 03/17/11.
While driving the vehicle the vapor lock malfunctions and the vehicle cuts off when approaching a stop sign or stop light, the manufacturer cannot duplicate the problem.
Fuel quantity/ sending unit failed.
Second recall that has been serviced. After every service problem gets worse. Consumer states this is second time problem occurs.