Dodge Dakota owners have reported 2 problems related to engine knocking noise (under the engine and engine cooling category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front brakes clunk when applied,dealer replaced rotors. Transmission won't shift properly,dealer ordered and replaced new valve body. Lower engine needed to be replaced,because of valve tapping. A/c has bad odor when on. Front end squeaked around boots front end has bad knocking sound. 2 goodyear tires slow leak. Problems started at 1,254 miles, and keep going at 26,000 miles.
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The vehicle has been making a preignition"knocking noise" coming from under the hood since the day I purchased it. I have had it in numerous times and they can not correct it. The dealer has told me this is an emissions knock and will not damage the engine as they can't fix it yet. I am under the impression that any preignition is not good and will eventually damage the engine. It knocks considerably at first start up when it is cold and quiets down when it warms up.
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