Cooling Fan Problems of Dodge Dakota

Dodge Dakota owners have reported 5 problems related to cooling fan (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Cooling Fan problem of the 2000 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 08/02/2002

Engine partially stalled once and then again - engine trouble light came on. Upon stopping vehicle, noted that auxillary fan continued to run even though engine was cool. Noted a smell of burning plastic and discoverd fan relay in fuse box was smoking and extremely hot. Upon removal of fan relay, the fan stopped, and smell of burned plastic stopped. Returned vehicle to dealer for repairs on 8/3/02.

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2 Cooling Fan problem of the 2000 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 01/06/2000

When vehicle is shut off, the auxiliary fan keeps running, dealer replaced fan and found the relay was sticking.

3 Cooling Fan problem of the 1996 Dodge Dakota

Failure Date: 11/01/1998

The fan clutch that is located in the radiator broke in half which almost cause an accident. Please provide further information.

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4 Cooling Fan problem of the 1997 Dodge Dakota

I have two recurring problems. 1) I had the truck in 3 separate times for rattling noise in the engine compartment. The dealer, so far, replaced the timing chain and fan clutch, both under warranty. Once again, the engine is making the same rattling noise. This noise started around 58,000 miles. Also, my engine currently has an oil leak. The dealer claims it is the front seal. The dealer broke this seal when the timing chain was replaced. The dealer refuses to pay for the seal repair. 2) I had the truck in 3 times for another rattling noise in the a/c (interior). The dealer claimed the noise was normal. The fourth visit and conversation with manager proved that the noise, in fact, was not normal. The dealer replaced the compressor. At the current mileage, the a/c is once again making the same noise. In summary, the engine is producing a rattling noise. The a/c is also producing a rattling noise (both items are separate noises as validated by the dealership).

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5 Cooling Fan problem of the 1998 Dodge Dakota

Engine fan failed.

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