Three problems related to radiator have been reported for the 2003 Dodge Dakota. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Dodge Dakota. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed and the exterior lights sporadically malfunctioned. Also, the contact mentioned that the side cap to the main radiator spud antifreeze about 5 feet in the air. The contact shut off the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer and dealer were made aware of the failure. In addition, the contact stated that while driving at a low speed, a loud popping sound emitted from the vehicle. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the ball joint had fractured. The contact was made aware that the VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 04v596000 (suspension). The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence were he performed the repair. The failure mileage was 220,000. Pam.
The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Dakota quad cab. The contact stated that the radiator in the vehicle failed. He went to thompson Chrysler and Dodge and had the vehicle repaired; however, he was not satisfied with the repairs. The radiator still leaks fluid and the contact would just like his vehicle repaired properly. The VIN was not included in the recall. The NHTSA campaign id number and VIN were unknown. The current mileage was 88,000 and failure mileage was 82,000.
Peeling paint from front grille assembly. Also at 10600 miles the transmission shifts hard. Both upshifts and downshifts cause a noise and a slight hesitation, followed by a very harsh shift. And the engine seems to engage the electric heat/exchanger fan assembly causing a tremendous amount of cab noise. No temperature change has been detected with the dash gauges when the electric radiator has engaged. Very noisy. There will be a follow up letter after the truck is taken to the dealer. Oct. 5th, 2003. 2:30 pm mst.