Five problems related to engine stall have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Engine stalling and / or failure sometimes when driving sometimes at startup. I have had this 2001 Dodge Dakota for about three years this problem will occur at anytime. Each time I would take it to a mechanic the truck would be running good and they could find nothing wrong. They have scanned the engine and found no faults. I have read of many customers with this same problems and I just can't understand why there has not been a recall by the Chrysler corp. On this safety issue.
While driving 55 mph the engine stalled without warning. Vehicle was towed to the nearest dealer.
While driving the vehicle at any speed engine stalls and suddenly accelerates while applying brakes. Please provide further information. Mr.
Engine stalling when slowing down to a stop or while applying accelerator pedal from a stop postion. Dealer was not notified at this time. Feel free to provide any further information.
Engine idle drops and almost stalls when sitting at traffic signals or turning at slow speeds. Engine also idles roughly. Mileage has dropped from 15-16 mpg in the city; down to 12-13 mpg in the city. The dealer has flashed the engine's computer 2 times since August 2002. But, neither flash helped the problems listed above. To the contrary, the city mileage has dropped to 11-12 mpg in the city. My truck has approximately 22,000 miles on the odometer. Dt.