Check Engine Light On problems of the 2000 Dodge Dakota

Two problems related to check engine light on have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 08/19/2005

While driving down the road at approximately 40 mph, the engine of my 2000 Dodge Dakota truck, 4. 7 liter v8, just quit. The result was a complete loss of power steering. Power assist for the brakes quit after two attemps at brakeing. I coasted to the side of road and stopped. I restarted the truck and check engine light came on. The next day, the check engine was not on. A week prior to this occurrence, the power train control module was replaced under warranty. At that time, only the check engine light was coming on. It would go out in the next day or so.

2 Check Engine Light On problem

Failure Date: 05/11/2004

While driving 60 mph engine light illuminated. Then, the motor blew out. Consumer had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 2000 Dodge Dakota

Engine And Engine Cooling problems	8
Engine problems	6
Gasoline Engine problems	6
Car Stall problems	5
Engine Cooling System problems	4
Oil Pump problems	3
Engine Shut Off Without Warning problems	2
Radiator problems	2
Check Engine Light On problems	2
Vehicle Overheat problems	2
Manifold/header/muffler/tail Pipe problems	2
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	2

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