Ignition problems of the 2003 Dodge Dakota

Two problems related to ignition have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 07/11/2005

This issue occurs intermittenly, while pulling forward into my parking place, I shifted the truck into reverse and it stalled. I restarted the vehicle in park and shifted to reverse then again ahifting into drive and the engine stalled again. This happened three times in one week. Each time was after driving at least 15 miles so the vehicle was heated up. This could be a major issue especially while backing down my jet skis into the water. I have taken the vehicle into Dodge for warranty repair and after 2 days, they said they have yet to reproduce or diagnose the issue.

2 Ignition problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2003

While driving the consumer noticed smoke coming from the ignition. The consumer took the vehicle to a mechanic who informed the consumer that the ignition needed to be replaced which had since been replaced six times. Please provide further details.




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