Six problems related to engine have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Dakota. Immediately after purchasing the vehicle and driving approximately 55 mph, all of the instrument panel indicators illuminated. The vehicle then began to shake and the contact placed oil in the vehicle. He restarted the vehicle and it began shaking even worse. He turned off the vehicle and called the dealer. The dealer retrieved the vehicle and gave the contact his original vehicle back, but did not return his money. The current and failure mileages were 130,100.
I've had my oil changed at the dealer the day I got it. . And for the next few times, I changed mine twice and have one of the reciepts. . . But it still covers the duration of the two according to the owners manual. My 4. 7l equipped Dakota blew up. . . . I purchased a warranty for over $1k at purchase, but they will not honor it now because they say its lack of maintenance. . . How I dont know!!! now they expect me to pay for a new motor. . . . What a load of crap!!.
While at dealer for transmission problem, mechanic determined engine head was cracked. Please add further information.
2000 Dodge Dakota developed a misfire in the engine while driving with the cruise control engaged. The consumer stated he recently read where there was a service bulletin out regarding a sensor in the transmission.
There has been a redesign of this oil filler cap. . . . . Why?.
The vehicle experienced an engine surge, engine knocking and lost of oil pressure. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, but the consumer received no help. Please provide any additional information.