Two problems related to engine noise have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
- the contact owns a 2001 Dodge Dakota truck. The engine started to make a noise, and there were no warning indicator lights. The manufacturer advised the contact to file a complaint. The current mileage is 48,900. The contact was advised by the mechanic that the coil spring caused damage to the head gasket . The mechanic stated this was a common problem with these vehicles.
I was driving through a tunnel in boston and my truck suddenly died for no apparent reason. I was able to pull over far to the side of the road but was still in the travel lane. The odometer was flashing "no bus" and all the dashboard indicator lights were on. The vehicle showed no mechanical signs of failure prior to stalling and made no noise when stalling - it just died. After being towed out of the tunnel (30 min. After the vehicle stalling), I attempted to start the truck and it started right up. I called the dealership and they had no service appointments for one week. This is unacceptable. Then, today (March 21), the truck died again in the same tunnel on my way home from work. This time, it started up after 5 minutes before the tow truck arrived. This is a safety issue and Dodge seems uninterested in fixing it promptly.