Gasoline Engine problems of the 2001 Dodge Dakota

Four problems related to gasoline engine have been reported for the 2001 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/16/2007

2001 Dodge Dakota and the not able to be remedied and inadequate 4. 7l engine.

2 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 07/02/2002

Vehicle is losing power when consumer is driving, and when towing objects, consumer will lose power again. Vehicle feels like it is about to shut off. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything.

3 Gasoline Engine problem

Failure Date: 09/06/2000

While driving and coming to a stop vehicle will start to fail, and will not pull. Had to shut vehicle down and restart. Contacted dealer, and dealer stated didn't know what the problem was. The consumer stated that the front end was slightly out of alignment. The motor has a problem when the vehicle stops for a moment at a light or sign, it will shudder and choke .

4 Gasoline Engine problem

When applying brakes and coming to a stop vehicle completely shutsdown, cause unknown. Please give any further details.




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